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Using the Database Pull-Down

Use the Database pull-down (see Figure 82) to view selected volumes based on the
specified search criteria.

The Database pull-down selections are as follows:

Search database for volumes

Allows a search of the volume database based on search criteria. (See
“Search Database For Volumes”.)

Find a logical volume’s home

Used to determine which physical volume a logical volume resides on. (See
“Find Logical Volume’s Home” on page 144.)

List Database Volumes

Used to output a customized database search to a flat file on a diskette or
the C drive. (See “List Database Volumes” on page 145.) The library must
be Offline to use this option.

Stacked Volume Map

Used to output to diskette a map of logical volumes that reside on a
stacked volume. (See “Stacked Volume Map” on page 150.)

Search Database For Volumes

The Search Database for Volumes pop-up window allows a search of the volume
database for specific volumes, based on search criteria. The more search criteria
used, the more restrictive the search. See Figure 83 on page 140 for a sample
window.

Figure 82. Database Pull-Down Menu

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