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Explicit Tape Library Data Server Mounts

An explicit or forced Tape Library Data Server mount occurs when a user issues the MOUNT command and specifies a Tape Library Data Server tape drive based on physical location, group, real address, or unit type. When any of these options are specified, only a Tape Library Data Server drive can satisfy the request.

CA VM:Tape moves volumes as needed, for example, when the specified tape is not at the same location as the explicitly requested Tape Library Data Server location. In this case, CA VM:Tape ejects the tape from its current location, and sends a message to the operator to insert the tape into the requested Tape Library Data Server location.