Method and article of manufacture for inserting volumes for import into a virtual tape server

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PATENT NO 6336163
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09365251

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In an automated retrieval library with virtual storage for identifying particular cartridges in the library to protect the data in the virtual volume from overwriting in import and export operations. A convenience input/output station is set to an import mode with export/import virtual tape servers. Possible import cartridges are categorized upon insertion to prevent their access by the host computer. Recovery from erroneous identification is provided.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brewer, Vickie Lynn Tuscon, AZ 4 133
Fisher, James Arthur Tuscon, AZ 34 1127
Gallo, Frank David Tuscon, AZ 22 602
Sample, Timothy Clyde Tuscon, AZ 4 81

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