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Managing the
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AMASS File System
AMASS Version 5.3
August 2002
6-00028-01 Rev A
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Trademark Notice ADIC, AMASS, CentraVision, DAS, DataMgr, FileServ, and VolServ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of ADIC, Advanced Digital Information Corporation. All other product names and identifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright Notice Copyright © 1996-2002 by Advanced Digital Information Corporation. All rights reserved. This document is the property of ADIC. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, tran
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NOTES
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P Preface
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Managing the AMASS File System NOTES P-2 Preface 6-00028-01 Rev A
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Managing the AMASS File System This book describes the management tasks, commands, utilities, Purpose of and troubleshooting tools used to operate AMASS and manage This Book the AMASS file system. This book is written for the system administrators who use the Who Should command line to operate and troubleshoot AMASS. Read This It assumes the administrators have a strong familiarity with: Book The appropriate UNIX operating system Applications running in their site environment This book
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Managing the AMASS File System Reading offline media Adding space to volume groups Activating and inactivating the file system Chapter 3: Command Reference — Alphabetical list of AMASS commands Chapter 4: Utility Reference — Alphabetical list of AMASS utilities Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Tools — Procedures, scripts, and utilities for diagnosing problems Appendix A: HP-UX Backup Scripts — Examples of backup scripts for HP environments Appendix B: Fine-Tune Block Size — Configuring site
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Managing the AMASS File System The conventions used throughout the AMASS technical books Conventions are listed below: Convention Example The word “library” usually includes “jukebox” If using HP SunSpot jukeboxes, install patch and “standalone drive” and is a generic way to 1234. reference a storage device. Screen text, file names, program names, and Request to add a new volume: commands are in Courier font. Volume group will be “20” Volume position will be “A123” The root prompt is shown a
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Managing the AMASS File System The CD contains the AMASS books formatted as PDF Books documents. The books described below are part of the technical documentation set: Managing the AMASS File System AMASS Overview Perform system administrative tasks with An introduction to AMASS (Archival AMASS commands and troubleshoot Management and Storage System). problems with AMASS utilities and Contains a glossary. scripts. Accessing Storage Devices Errors and Corrective Action Alphabetically lis
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Managing the AMASS File System The publications described in the following table are created Related and distributed on an as-needed basis: Publications Related Publications Description Release Notes For each version of AMASS, the Release Notes contain: Summary of enhancements. Describes: - Fixed problems. - Known problems. Product Alerts Informs customers of technical problems and solutions. Product Bulletins Conveys technical information — not problems — to customers. To receive access
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Managing the AMASS File System NOTES P-8 Preface 6-00028-01 Rev A
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Contents Preface Purpose of This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-3 Who Should Read This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-3 How This Book is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-3 Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-5 Books .
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Accessing Storage Devices Operational Tasks 2 Database and Journal Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Automatic Backups Via Cron Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Assign Backup Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 How to Modify Automated Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 Manual Backup . . . . . . . . . . .
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Accessing Storage Devices Add Space to Volume Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29 Add Volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29 Create Space Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-30 Reassign Volume Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31 Activate
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Accessing Storage Devices amassstat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24 Shutdown Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25 astats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Accessing Storage Devices Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-47 Outlet Volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-48 Unsuccessful Ejects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-49 cdimport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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Accessing Storage Devices fileonmedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-79 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-79 File States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-80 healthcheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Accessing Storage Devices Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-107 Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-109 vgimport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-111 Optional Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Accessing Storage Devices Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-135 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-136 Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-136 volcopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
