Tape library initiated actions
US8743501B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B15/689
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Example apparatus and methods concern a tape library that can initiate an action. One example method may include controlling a tape library to perform a media scanning operation associated with an extended data life management policy. The extended data life management operation may be associated with an application representation of tape drives, slots, and tapes on the tape library. The method may include determining a result of the media scanning operation and selectively controlling the tape library to either provide status or to issue a command based on the result. In one example, conventional status may be returned when a media scan operation result (e.g., tape scan) indicates the tape is fine while a command may be issued when the result indicates the tape may need to be fixed, copied, or replaced.
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