Control Page - HP BB118BV - StorageWorks Data Protector Express Package User Manual

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Media
The Control page shows information about the current media that Data Protector Express stores in its
catalog and whether or not the media is available for use during restore jobs.
Enter a description for the current media. Data Protector Express retains this description so
long as the media is in use. Use the Apply command to save the description.
Used during restore jobs, this information determines whether the media would result in a
faster restore operation than other media. If Data Protector Express finds two or more copies of the same
version of a file or object, Data Protector Express restores the version with the lowest cost. For example,
if there is one version of a file on a virtual library and one on physical media, Data Protector Express will
decide that it is "cheaper" and faster to restore from the virtual library.
Shows whether or not Data Protector Express will try to find or request a particular media
even if it is still in the catalog. When access status is enabled, the media can be used. When access status
is disabled, the media cannot be used. For example, if you take media offsite and you do not want Data
Protector Express to access it during restore jobs, set the access status to disabled.
Shows the location of the media - offsite or on site. Data Protector Express uses this status to
determine whether or not the media can be used during a restore job. When set to on site, the media is
considered to be accessible for restore jobs. When set to offsite, the media is not accessible.
Related topics
For information about how to format media, see Creating new media on page 149.