Ultrium 4, Data size in TAPE?
We are using LTO4 ultrium tape for backups in our server{V5R4}. System Total Storage – 12TB Present ASP              – 60% i.e.,{More than 6 TB} For Entire System backup - Two Ultrium 4 tapes used. {which has the size of 1.6Tb each for compressed data = total  3.2Tb} Question : Since the ASP is 60% we can predict [...]

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  9:57 AM
Backup, Entire System Backup, iSeries backup, LTO4, Storage Size, Tape Backups, Ultrium, V5R4

Copy Library from one iSeries to Another via Ethernet
Is there an easier way to migrate libraries from one iSeries to another via Ethernet other than making a savf for each library and ftp the savf file to the other iSeries?

Answer Question   |  May 2, 2011  3:31 PM
AS/400 FTP, AS/400 Library, Backup, iSeries backup, SAVF

How to find the backed up size in iSeries
We need to find the amount of backup size in iSeries, for weekly, daily. any suggestions for a quick view?

Answer Question   |  May 2, 2011  9:29 AM
AS/400, AS/400 backup, AS400 backups, iSeries backup

Restore BRMS backup using native command line
I have an archive/backup done using BRMS from few years ago. These tapes were converted from one media to another. Now, we would like to restore the objects/libraries in this media using the RSTOBJ in iSeries. The problem were having is we cannot restore these object using native command. Is there a way in restoring [...]

Answer Question   |  April 5, 2011  10:09 PM
Backup, BRMS, BRMS Backup, iSeries, iSeries backup, iSeries data center

iSeries backup encryption
Hi all. To comply with PCI DSS we have a need to encrypt any backups that are taken offsite. I was just wondering what options are available and whats the likely cost? We are running V5R4 of OS/400 on a partitioned 520 system and have an IBM TS3100 drive writing to Ultrium 3 media. Thanks [...]

Answer Question   |  October 14, 2010  3:09 PM
Backup encryption, iSeries backup, iseries Data Encryption, OS/400 V5R4M5, PCI DSS

Tape availability in AS/400
I have tapes in the library that are “inserted” how do i make them “avaiable” for backup?

Answer Question   |  September 20, 2010  11:24 PM
AS/400, Backup, iSeries, iSeries backup, iSeries backup and recovery, Tape Backups

Disabled DST password oncomplete system restore
I have posted this question as part of an old discussion but have not seen an answer so please forgive the second posting but I can really use some help on this one. I am doing a complete restore to a I515 backup system which is identical to our main system. After finishing research I [...]

Answer Question   |  September 1, 2010  4:53 PM
Backup, disabled DST password, DST, i515, iSeries backup, iSeries tape drives, Tape Drive

TSM error – Object could not be sent to TSM server
We use TSM Client V5.5 on our iSeries systems to do backups to a TSM server. We have a number of weekly saves that don’t always complete successfully. The TSM error code is 157. I have contacted our TSM Server support group but they never see anything in the logs on the TSM server that would explain [...]

Answer Question   |  November 23, 2010  2:45 PM
Backup, iSeries, iSeries backup, TSM, TSM Backup

Problems whislt iSeries LIC recovery
Hi, We are trying to recover our DR machine its 825 and i550, when trying to boot from the SAVSYS tape we recieve the following errors i550 – B167 4609 825 – B200 300 Not sure if they are related to LIC program corrupt on the tape or something else as am not able to [...]

Answer Question   |  July 7, 2009  9:32 AM
AS/400 backup, AS/400 error messages, AS/400 hardware, AS/400 LIC, IBM iSeries 825, IBM System i 550, iSeries backup, iSeries error messages, Tape Backups

Which tape drives are most popular on iSeries?
Hi, I’m trying to get my company to buy me a small i-series for home and I need to know which tape drives and which tapes are the most commonly used on smaller i-series. Most of our customers still use QIC 1/4″ cartridges/drives, but what other options are commonly used? I don’t want to get [...]

Answer Question   |  May 11, 2009  11:24 AM
iSeries backup, iSeries Storage, iSeries tape drives, Tape Backups, Tape drives, Tape storage

ASP wise backup in iSeries
Hi, I want to take ASP(Auxilary Storage Pool wise backup)is it possible if yes than please let me know the process?thanks……..

Answer Question   |  March 16, 2009  9:27 PM
ASP Backup, Auxiliary Storage Pool, iSeries backup

Issues with BRMS Network Group
When you go to BRMS Menu –> Policy Administration –> System Policy –> Change Network Group, you can see all the Boxes connected each other. There are 5 LPARS in total. It shows Network Status INACTIVE on one while the others shows ACTIVE. and receive media info is set to none What steps would you [...]

Answer Question   |  March 18, 2009  11:57 AM
AS/400 backup, Backup, Backup Recovery and Media Services, BRMS, BRMS Control Group, BRMS Network Group, iSeries backup, LPAR

Check expiry date of tape (using iSeries and BRMS)
I am chasing a simple CL program to check if the currently loaded tape has the data as *expired so it can be written to under BRMS. It shouldn’t be that hard but I’ve searched for literally days and can’t find anyone to help.

Answer Question   |  February 13, 2009  12:52 AM
AS/400 Control Language, Backup Recovery and Media Services, BRMS, CL, Expired tapes, iSeries, iSeries backup, Tape Backups

iSeries backup encryption on LT04?
Hi, We are looking to encrypt our backups and having looked about it appears that using a fibre attached LT04 in the tape library where the encryption is done at hardware level would be the best /cheapest option. It is the best option for us as it also says that no software is required, however [...]

Answer Question   |  March 17, 2010  12:38 PM
Backup Recovery and Media Services, BRMS, Encryption, iSeries, iSeries backup, LT04

Entire System Backup
Before i was using small tape for Entire System Back up(Fmt5gb)but now i am using big tape (Qic 4gb) it take too long time to finish the back up how can i reduce the time

Answer Question   |  December 30, 2008  5:12 AM
AS/400 backup, Backup, Backup to Tape, Entire System Backup, EntireSystemBackup, FMT5GB, iSeries backup, Tape backup

Save/Restore Spooled files using BRMS
How can i saved/restored spooled files on Tape using BRMS. Thank you inadvance

Answer Question   |  November 13, 2008  2:49 AM
AS/400 backup, Backup Recovery and Media Services, BRMS, iSeries backup, Spool files, Tape Backups

BRMS and Tape Library on iSeries (AS/400) with concurrent backup of LPARs
Hi, I have a TS3500 Tape Library which has four LTO-3 drives. The system that I am running on is iSeries 870 with OS version V5R3. The 870 system has a total of 6 LPARs (Logical Partitions), each running the same OS V5R3. Recently, the BRMS for this version of V5R3 was implemented. Now, the [...]

Answer Question   |  September 18, 2008  8:13 AM
BRMS, IBM TS3500 Tape Library, iSeries, iSeries 870, iSeries backup, Logical partitions, LPARs, V5R3

Testing Backup tapes before use?
My company operates on an LPAR on an iSeries. Connected to the iSeries is a tape silo which we utilize as part of our backup strategy. Our backup strategy involves taking a full system save each Saturday night, and then Mon-Fri nights, we take incremental backups of our critical libraries. During the week, we take [...]

Answer Question   |  January 26, 2012  2:15 PM
Backup, Backup Recovery and Media Services, BRMS, iSeries backup, LPAR, Tape Backups