Using the ALTER command or line operator

When you invoke the ALTER command on the MOUNTABLE TAPE VOLUME LIST panel, the same values for use attribute, storage group, shelf location, and owner information are assigned to ALL the volumes in the list.

The Mountable Tape Volume Alter Entry Panel (Figure 1) is displayed.

Figure 1. Alter from the Mountable Tape Volume Alter Entry Panel

   Panel  Utilities  Help
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                    MOUNTABLE TAPE VOLUME ALTER ENTRY PANEL
 Command ===>
 
 
 Number of Volumes to be Altered: 10
 
 Specify New Values for the Following Fields (Blank means no change):
 
   Use Attribute  . .      (P - Private, S - Scratch, or blank)
 
   Storage Group  . .
 
   Shelf Location . .
 
   Owner Information
     ===>
 
 
 
 
 Use ENTER to Perform ALTER;
 Use HELP Command for Help; Use END Command to Exit.

When the ALTER line operator is entered from the Mountable Tape Volume List panel, the Mountable Tape Volume Alter Entry Panel (see Figure 2) is displayed to allow the storage administrator to enter the new values for the specific volume requested. The following four screen examples provide more information regarding the ALTER function for a specific tape volume.

Figure 2. Mountable Tape Volume Alter Entry Panel displayed (ALTER request)

   Panel  Utilities  Help
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                    MOUNTABLE TAPE VOLUME ALTER ENTRY PANEL
 Command ===>
 
 Tape Volume :EMB001
 
 Specify New Values for the Following Fields:       (leave as-is if no change)
 
 Use Attribute: Old Value   :PRIVATE
                 New Value . . P          (P - Private or S - Scratch)
 
 Storage Group: Old Value   :
                 New Value . .
 
 Shelf Location:Old Value   :
                 New Value . .
 
 Owner Information:
     Old Value:
 New Value  . .
 
 Use ENTER to Perform ALTER;
 Use HELP Command for Help; Use END Command to Exit.