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How do I add a volume to the media database?

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Physically place the volume in the library. If using the Java or NT GUIs, start Media and Device Management, select Actions | Inventory Robot. Select the device host and robot you wish to inventory. Next select the Perform volume configuration update button. If using xvmadm, select Robots | Use Inventory to Update Volume Information~E Then select the Update Volume Configuration button. If the tapes have barcodes, they will be read. If they do not, then you will be prompted for a media id to enter. There is a six character limit. You can also do this with vmupdate.