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Update sysparm File with Media Capacity
After an initial installation, if you add or change a Sony AIT-2, IBM 3590E1A, Quantum DLT 7000, or
Quantum DLT 8000 drive type, update the system parameters to reflect the new media capacity by
following the steps below:
Step 1. Log in as
root.
Step 2. Edit the fs_sysparms file.
Step 3. If you are adding an AIT-2 drive, update the
DEF_MED_SPC_AIT parameter definition to be as
shown below if you are using 170m tape:
Quantum DLT 4000
Quantum DLT 7000. Configure this drive as a DLT 4000.
Quantum DLT 8000. Configure this drive as a DLT 4000.
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Sony AIT-1 SDX-300
Sony AIT-2 SDX-500
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Sony GY-10
Sony GY-2120
Sony GY-8240.See “Modify IRIX Kernel for SONY DTF-2 Drive” on
page 5 of these"Release Notes."
During initial configuration on VolServ, set these drives up to support
both DTF1 and DTF2 media types.
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Storage Technology 4480
Storage Technology Timberline 9490-E
Storage Technology 9840
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NOTE: To tune the kernel for DST drives, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Login as
root.
Step 2: Run
systune -i.
Step 3: Enter
maxdmasz 513.
Step 4: Enter
quit.
Step 5: Reboot the system.
# vi /$FS_HOME/sysparms/fs_sysparms
DEF_MED_SPC_AIT=35000000000;
Drive Type
Supported
on IRIX
Supported
on Solaris