04-22-2002
Backups
I have been using the hostdump.sh backup script for over a year now and have recently run into a problem. I'm now getting the following error at the end of my jobs;
/bin/mt -f: error fsf'ing tape.
This script uses the native 'ufsdump'. So, I try to go back and read the last dump on the tape (ufsrestore) and I get the response;
Media read error: Error 0
I have tried removing the last file system backed up from the job, but I get the same error from even other machines that are put on the tape. I can read all the other volumes on the tape with no problems, just the last one is failing. This is the HP DLT80e drive and I have used a cleaner tape recently. I've cycled the power on both the tape drive and the host machine. I have also tried retensioning the tape before running the backup. This has happened on at least 10 different tapes, so I know it's not the media. There isn't much to maintaining this drive, I have followed all that HP has outlined. Another funny thing is that I have manually run a backup on a single machine and that completed with no errors. This is an odd problem, but if anyone has encountered anything similar, please let me know. Thank you.
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iprsetup
iprsetup(8) System Manager's Manual iprsetup(8)
NAME
iprsetup - Internet Protocol router setup
SYNOPSIS
/usr/sbin/iprsetup -s
/usr/sbin/iprsetup -sd
/usr/sbin/iprsetup -r
/usr/sbin/iprsetup -rd
/usr/sbin/iprsetup -fvalue
/usr/sbin/iprsetup -fvalued
/usr/sbin/iprsetup -d
OPTIONS
Sets ipforwarding and ipgateway to one, which means the system functions as an IP router. This option cannot be combined with the -r
option. Resets ipforwarding and ipgateway to zero, which means the system does not function as an IP router. This option cannot be com-
bined with the -s and -f options. Sets ipforwarding and ipgateway to one (like the -s option), and also sets ipfirewall to one, which
means the system functions as an IP firewall. Additionally, sets ipsrcroute and ipchkredirects according to the specified value. The fol-
lowing table shows the valid values and their meaning:
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Value Meaning
----------------------------------------------------------
0 Sets both ipsrcroute and ipchkredirects to zero
1 Sets ipsrcroute to zero and ipchkredirects to one
2 Sets ipsrcroute to one and ipchkredirects to zero
3 Sets both ipsrcroute and ipchkredirects to one
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This option cannot be combined with the -r option. Only application gateways for firewall services use this option. Displays the
values of ipforwarding and ipgateway. The values are displayed after the values are changed when combined with the -s, -r, and -f
options.
DESCRIPTION
The iprsetup command sets the ipgateway and ipforwarding variables in the running kernel allowing your system to function as an Internet
Protocol router.
When ipfirewall variable is set to one, the following variables are also set: Indicates whether IP source-routed packets are accepted (1)
or dropped immediately (0). Indicates whether ICMP Redirect messages are authenticated (1) or accepted with no authentication (0).
The iprsetup command is automatically executed by netsetup when you configure your network daemons. It is also executed by the
/sbin/init.d/inet script when you reboot your system or restart the network on your system.
FILES
Contains the /usr/sbin/iprsetup command Contains the /usr/sbin/iprsetup command
SEE ALSO
Network Administration
iprsetup(8)