Re: Burning V5R3 CD image files (was i5 backup options without tape)

Assuming IBM is using a standard ISO format,
try opening the image file with something like WinImage
This should help you figure out if it's a Nero/Burner/CDR issue.

Keith



Urbanek, Marty wrote:
> Charles,
> 
> It is possible, but I have tried it in the same drive that burnt it as well 
> as a plain CD reader on the same PC and I get the same results. I have burnt 
> 3 CDs so far, and get the same results with them all. And don't forget, the 
> iSeries can read them.
> 
> I'm starting to wonder if it has anything to do with naming, perhaps the 
> volser that was used to init the CD image, or the description text - i.e. 
> maybe something I did in that respect made it incompatible with Windows.
> 
> There are also so many options in Nero that it would be easy to have 
> something wrong. Generally I use their Wizard to make sure I don't produce a 
> coaster. In this case, I've tried the wizard and also the manual route, to 
> make sure I had the settings they mentioned in 
> http://www-912.ibm.com/supporthome.nsf/document/27321011.
> 
> One thing I noticed: even on the iSeries, where I can read the CD, in 
> WRKOPTVOL I have to use option 11 Work with Object Links instead of option 8 
> Work with Directories. Opt 8 yields msg OPT1886 "Cause . . . . . :   Command 
> WRKOPTDIR is not allowed for optical volume 050920183244 because the media 
> format on the volume is *UDF. This command cannot be issued to a volume with 
> this media format." 
> 
> If you come up with any more ideas, let me know. I appreciate your help.
> 
> Thanks,
> -Marty
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 09:27:02 -0400
> from: "Wilt, Charles" <CWilt@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> subject: RE: Burning V5R3 CD image files (was i5 backup options
>       without tape)
> 
> Marty,
> 
> Is it possible that the CD drive is simply having problem with the burnt disk?
> 
> Try putting it back into the burner and Using windows explorer on the PC with 
> the burner.
> 
> 
> Actually, as I think of this...there may be something else going on...but my 
> thoughts aren't clear on what it may be...try the above ... meanwhile I'll 
> think about this some more.
> 
> Charles Wilt
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>