To duplicate virtual optical images to DVD media
on the central system, follow these steps:
- Ensure your image catalog is loaded in your virtual device.
- Use the Duplicate Optical (DUPOPT) command to duplicate virtual images
to DVD.Note: Duplication of virtual optical media to physical media requires that the physical media be of the same type as the virtual optical media. Virtual media of type *CD-ROM cannot be duplicated.
If you plan to duplicate the virtual tape volumes to physical
tape devices, you need to make sure that you create the virtual tape volumes
by using a block size that is compatible with your physical tape device. If
you are unsure what block size your tape device supports, you can view the
supported block size information by using iSeries™ Navigator to
display the properties of your physical tape device.
| Volume density | Optimum block size |
|---|---|
| *VRT256K | 256KB |
| *VRT240K | 240KB |
| *VRT64K | 64KB |
| *VRT32K | Optimum block size is not used. Compatible with all devices. |
To duplicate virtual tape images to tape media on the
central system, follow these steps:
- Ensure your image catalog is loaded in your virtual device.
- Use Duplicate Tape (DUPTAP) command to duplicate virtual images to tape.