Using vmphyinv with a standalone tape drive - No robotic number

I have never tried to inventory a standalone tape drive.

Why are you trying?  What issue are you having that you need to do this?

vmphyinv doesn't need an "-rn #" if there's no robot.

The syntax (from the 6.5 Commads Guide) looks like:

/usr/openv/volmgr/bin/vmphyinv {-u drive_number | -n drive_name} [-h device_host] [-non_interactive] [-mount_timeout timeout] [-verbose]

-u drive_number
Specifies the drive index that needs to be inventoried. The drive must
contain media and be ready. The number for the drive can be obtained from
the Media Manager device configuration.

-n drive_name
Specifies the drive name that needs to be inventoried. The drive must
contain media and be ready. The name for the drive can be obtained from
the Media Manager device configuration.

Hope this helps!

Some documentation:

How to perform Media Management with standalone Drives in NetBackup 5.x and 6.x. 
 http://support.veritas.com/docs/296268

Veritas NetBackup (tm) 6.5 Commands for UNIX and Linux 
 http://support.veritas.com/docs/290234

Veritas NetBackup (tm) 6.5 Administrator's Guide for UNIX and Linux, Volume 1 (see pages 572-579)
 http://support.veritas.com/docs/290201

Veritas NetBackup (tm) 6.5 Commands for Windows
 http://support.veritas.com/docs/290235

Veritas NetBackup (tm) 6.5 Administrator's Guide for Windows, Volume 1 (see pages 572-579)
 http://support.veritas.com/docs/290203


 

Thanks both for you replies.

I beleieve CRZ's response will work correctly.

Many thanks again.

P4tty