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List Database Volumes

This panel allows you to create an output file containing a customized listing of
selected database columns. The output file is a flat file that can be output to a
selectable file name on a diskette or to C:\LM\LISTDB.LST.

The library must be in the Offline state for this operation.

During the output process a message, **** OPERATION IN PROGRESS **** is
displayed.

Specify the list output contents on the output columns using the five Output
column
drop-down list controls. Each drop-down list contains the following
selections:

None

List nothing for this column.

Volser List the Volser.

Cell

List the volume’s current rack, column and row.

Home List the volume’s home rack, column and row.

Category

List the volume’s category in hexadecimal form.

Category Order

List the volume’s category order in decimal form.

Media Type

List the volume’s media type. The media type describes the physical
cartridge characteristics as well as which logical library the volume is
associated with as follows:

1

CST, Cartridge System Tape for non-VTS library

Figure 86. List Database Volume’s Pop-Up Window

Chapter 6. Advanced Operating Procedures

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