Yes, I think you can use VSTORE to read multiple tape drives in parallel or series using the ;RESTORESET parameter.



The parenthesis around the file equations are placed differently:





Serial:

  ;RESTORESET = (*tape1,*tape2,*tape3,*tape4)





Parallel:

  ;RESTORESET=(*tape1),(*tape2),(*tape3),(*tape4)





But if the tapes were not also created in parallel, it may not help in the latter case.





Tracy Johnson

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> Subject: [HP3000-L] Validate data on tape drive

> 

> Once again I'm dealing with some MPE stuff and need assistance. You would

> think after storing files on tapes after 10+ years we would have found a

> better way to do this...

> 

> We use turbostore with 4 tape drives and need to find a way to validate

> the backup. Vstore appears to only have ability to use 1 tape drive.

> Currently I have some empty files scattered through the system and use a

> separate job to delete them, remount the tapes and restore, trying to

> access all 4 drives.

> 

> What method or software are you using? I'm sure many of you are using SAN

> or disc and of course tape backup is rather antiquated in today's

> environment.

> 

> TIA!

> 

> Wes

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