Removing a Tape Drive Using the ODM

NOTE: This procedure should only be used when all other means of removing a tape drive have failed.

Environment

Problem

Other means of removing a tape drive have failed.

Solution

1. Back up the ODM by entering the following commands:

   	cd /etc/objrepos
   	mkdir bak
   	cp Cu* bak
   

2. Set the ODM location:

   	export ODMDIR=/etc/objrepos
   

3. Delete the device:

   	odmdelete -q name=rmt# -o CuAt
   	odmdelete -q name=rmt# -o CuDv
   	odmdelete -q value3=rmt# -o CuDvDr
   	odmdelete -q name=rmt# -o CuVPD
   

   (Where # is the tape drive you want to remove)

4. Update your boot image to reflect the changes:

   	bosboot -ad /dev/hdisk#
   	or
   	savebase
   

5. (OPTIONAL) Remove the device for active kernel, and reboot your system:

   	shutdown -Fr