Common Command Options › Specifying Tape Label Processing › LABEL AL Option

LABEL AL Option

Use the LABEL AL option to have CA VM:Tape use ASCII label processing. ASCII label tapes have ANSI standard labels written in ASCII.

When the tape is mounted, CA VM:Tape checks for a VOL1 label, where VOL1 is in ASCII characters, then proceeds described as follows:

• If CA VM:Tape finds the label, CA VM:Tape checks whether the volser in the label matches the volser specified on the mount request.
  • If the volser in the label matches the volser specified on the mount request, CA VM:Tape proceeds with the mount.
  • If the volser in the label does not match the volser specified on the mount request, CA VM:Tape unloads the tape and asks the operator to mount the correct tape.
• If CA VM:Tape does not find the label, CA VM:Tape checks the LABEL configuration record and the Autopick Facility.
  • If either the LABEL record specifies label creation or Autopick is active, CA VM:Tape prompts the tape operator for the volser on the external label.
    • If the volser on the external label matches the volser specified on the mount request, CA VM:Tape writes the VOL1 label on the tape and proceeds with the mount.
    • If the volser on the external label does not match the volser specified on the mount request, CA VM:Tape unloads the tape and asks the operator to mount the correct tape.
  • If the LABEL record does not specify label creation and Autopick is not active, CA VM:Tape unloads the tape and asks the operator to mount the correct tape.