Configuring Capacity; Applying The Default Capacity Configuration In A Single Library - StorageTek SL8500 User Manual

Applying the Default Capacity Configuration in a Single Library

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Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration in a Single Library
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Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration in a Library Complex
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Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Capacity Changes
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Guidelines for Customizing Capacity Activation
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Effect on HLI Hosts after Modifying the Capacity Configuration
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Applying the Default Capacity Configuration in a Single Library
For a non-partitioned single library with a single host, the library can automatically
activate the capacity after you install the hardware activation file.
As of firmware FRS_8.31, the default configuration activates capacity from the
drives-outward until the capacity license is exhausted.
To prevent conflicts, coordinate with other library users before configuring the
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library.
From standalone or web-launched SLC, select Tools > Select Active Cells.
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Click the Design By Library tab.
3.
Click Apply Default Capacity.
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The library controller automatically assigns capacity in a
Note:
partitioned library. You can only configure capacity in a
non-partitioned library.
Note: Applying the default capacity removes all drives from the
media validation pool. To re-add the drives, see
Validation Pool" on page 9-1.
If there are warnings, DO NOT commit the changes. Click
Caution:
Details >>, then perform recovery moves on the orphaned cartridges
(see "Moving Cartridges (Recovery Moves)"

Configuring Capacity

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"Defining the Media
on page 8-1).
Configuring Capacity 4-1
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