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how many times a particular tape has been erased. - IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool
Hello,
I need assistance with using the IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool (ITDT) to determine how many times a particular tape has been erased. I am using a Dell Storage ML3 with LTO tapes.
Details:
Storage Model: Dell Storage ML3
Tape Type: LTO 9
Tape Number: xxx000
Tool: IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool (ITDT)
OS: Windows and Linux
Specific Questions:
How can I use the ITDT tool to check the erase count of a specific tape (e.g., tape number xxx000)?
Are there specific commands within ITDT that provide this information?
Any guidance or step-by-step instructions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
DELL-Erman O
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June 14th, 2024 09:57
Hello,
Unfortunately, there is no direct method provided by (ITDT) to obtain the erase count of a particular tape.
vijayakumarp
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June 14th, 2024 10:03
Hello Bro,
Is there there any alternative solutions?
We are currently using Veritas Backup exec software, Version 22.2.
Any guidance or step-by-step instructions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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DELL-Erman O
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June 14th, 2024 10:30
Actually, I did some digging on the IBM site. I was wondering if there was an alternative method. But I really couldn't find it. for example this link mentioned delete count but it's not what you want delete count - IBM Documentation
When I just brainstorm, it feels like this can be done with commands. However, I haven't found anything like this yet.
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June 14th, 2024 10:39
Thanks for your prompt response. @DELL-Erman O .
Exactly I am looking for the Tape format or Erase count.