Viewing simulated tape libraries properties

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
You can use the Veritas Tape Library Simulator Utility to view information about a simulated tape library and its contents.
To view simulated tape library properties
  1. On the Remote Media Agent for Linux computer, stop the Agent for Linux daemon.
See Stopping the Agent for Linux and Unix daemon.
  1. Navigate to the following directory that contains the Tape Library Simulator Utility:
/opt/VRTSralus/bin
For example:
cd /opt/VRTSralus/bin
  1. Start the mktls utility.
For example:
./mktls
  1. Select View an existing simulated tape library.
  2. Move your cursor to the simulated tape library that you want to view, and then press Enter.
  3. Press Enter again to view the simulated tape library properties.
See Simulated tape library properties.
  1. Type Q to exit the utility.
  2. Restart the Agent for Linux daemon.
See Starting the Agent for Linux and Unix daemon.