volcopy_s5(1M)

volcopy_s5 -- make a literal copy of an s5 filesystem

Synopsis

volcopy [-F s5] [generic_options] [current_options]
fsname srcdevice volname1 destdevice volname2

Description

generic_options are options supported by the generic volcopy command.

volcopy makes a literal copy of the s5 filesystem using a blocksize matched to the device.

Command options

-F s5

Specify the s5 FSType. If -F s5 is not specified heuristics similiar to those used by fstyp(1M) are used to determine the file system type.

NOTE: This command executes faster if it is not required to autodetect file system types. If possible, specify the -F s5.

-a

Invoke a verification sequence requiring a positive operator response instead of the standard 10-second delay before the copy is made.

-y

Assume a yes response to all questions.

Other options are used with both 9-track and cartridge tapes (cartridge tapes are treated as if they were 9-track tapes.)

-bpidensity: bits per inch
-feetsize: size of reel in feet
-reelnum: beginning reel number for a restarted copy
-buf: use double buffered I/O
-e: process until the end of tape, then ask for the next tape in sequence.

If the -e option is not selected, the program requests length and density information if this is not given on the command line, or if it is not recorded on an input tape label. If the filesystem is too large to fit on one reel, volcopy prompts for additional reels. Labels of all reels are checked. Tapes may be mounted alternately on two or more drives. If volcopy is interrupted, it asks if the user wants to quit or escape to the command interpreter. In the latter case, the user can perform other operations (such as labelit) and return to volcopy by exiting the command interpreter.

NOTE: The -e and -feet options are mutually exclusive.

The fsname argument represents the mounted name (for example, ``root'', ``usr'', etc.) of the filesystem being copied.

The srcdevice or destdevice should be the disk partition or tape. For example, /dev/rdsk/* or /dev/rmt/*, where the value of * is machine specific.

The volname is the physical volume name. Such label names contain up to six characters. volname may be ``-'' to use the existing volume name.

srcdevice and volname1 are the device and volume from which the copy of the filesystem is being extracted. destdevice and volname2 are the target device and volume.

fsname and volname are recorded in the superblock.

Files

/var/adm/log/filesave.log: a record of filesystems/volumes copied

References

cpio(1), dd(1M), fs_s5(4), fstyp(1M), generic labelit(1M), sh(1), generic volcopy(1M)

Notices

volcopy does not support tape-to-tape copying. Use dd(1M) for tape-to-tape copying.