Win32 classes pt2
I'd like to find the class that would allow me to obtain the serial number/asset information from an external disk cabinet
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May be you will get it by calling Win32 API. I will check MSDN. If I found something, i will post.
Sir,
I found the following Win32 API:
GetTapeParameters - http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/Backup/backup/gettapeparameters.asp
And this docs will lead you to another point of view:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/Backup/backup/creating_a_backup_application.asp
I think tape drivers are not handled as regular drives, so there are sets of APIs to control these devices.
Its possible that you'll have to build some DLL/COM Object to gain access to this function via Windows Script. But you can call it directly from VB.
Best regards.
I found the following Win32 API:
GetTapeParameters - http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/Backup/backup/gettapeparameters.asp
And this docs will lead you to another point of view:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/Backup/backup/creating_a_backup_application.asp
I think tape drivers are not handled as regular drives, so there are sets of APIs to control these devices.
Its possible that you'll have to build some DLL/COM Object to gain access to this function via Windows Script. But you can call it directly from VB.
Best regards.
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I'd be satisfied if I could at least get information off of an external tape library. I found the tapedrive class, which gives me the installed drive info, but not info on the changer unit.