From d807c6d357dbc18695b782514bcada1e03e3aba1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: stv0g Date: Wed, 21 May 2025 11:40:12 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] --- doc/forum/Fill_remotes_sequentially.mdwn | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) create mode 100644 doc/forum/Fill_remotes_sequentially.mdwn diff --git a/doc/forum/Fill_remotes_sequentially.mdwn b/doc/forum/Fill_remotes_sequentially.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..05b7c110a1 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/forum/Fill_remotes_sequentially.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +I am currently working on a new special remote for storing git-annex objects on tape media. +In my setup every tape cartridge is tracked by git-annex as a dedicated special remote. +All these remotes are part of a new `tape` group. + +I would like to use a preferred content expression similar to the `archive` standard group: `(not copies=tape:1) or approxlackingcopies=1`. + +However, with having many tapes (remotes) which would match this expression, I would like to choose only one of the as the target (and always the same one) until it is full. + +This is necessary, as I need to avoid frequently swapping cartridges from the tape drive to minimize wear.