
152 Sun StorageTek SAM Archive Configuration and Administration Guide • Version 4, Update 6, 04/07
Recycling Tape Libraries
You initiate recycling for tape libraries by entering the sam-recycler(1M)
command either manually or through a cron(1) job.
TABLE 6-1 shows recycling
methods.
As
TABLE 6-1 shows, you can recycle either by library or by archive set. If you are
archiving to disk, you can recycle only by archive set.
Using Recycling Directives
The recycler.cmd file accepts the directives described in the following sections:
■ “Specifying a Log File: The logfile Directive” on page 152
■ “Preventing Recycling: The no_recycle Directive” on page 153
■ “Specifying Recycling for an Entire Automated Library: The Library Directive” on
page 153
■ “Recycling for Archive Copy Retention” on page 163
Specifying a Log File: The logfile Directive
The logfile directive specifies a recycler log file. This directive has the following
format:
For filename, specify the path to the log file.
TABLE 6-1 Recycling Methods and Media Types
Recycling Method Media and Notes
By automated library Removable media cartridges.
When you archive by library, you put recycling directives in the
recycler.cmd file.
By archive set Removable media cartridges and disk.
When you archive by archive set, you put all recycling directives in
the archiver.cmd file.
logfile = filename
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