Partitioning The Library; Partitioning The Library Using Slc; Adding A Partition Id - StorageTek SL8500 User Manual

Library partitioning reserves library resources (drives, slots, and bulk CAPs) for the
exclusive use of a specified host. Partitioning is an optional feature enabled with a
hardware activation file (see
As you allocate slots to a partition, the library controller automatically activates these
slots. Ensure there is enough purchased capacity for your partitioning design.
Partitions can be non-contiguous.

Partitioning the Library Using SLC

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Sharing CAPs in a Partitioned Library
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Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Partitioning Changes
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Maximizing Library Performance when Partitioning
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Partitioning the Library Using SLC

Adding a Partition ID

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Changing the Name of a Partition
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Deleting a Partition
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Allocating Resources in a Partition for a Single Library
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Allocating Resources in a Partition for a Library Complex
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Committing Partitioning Changes
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Adding a Partition ID
Stop all host operations.
1.
Select Tools > Partitions > Summary (Step 2) tab.
2.
In the Partition Allocation Summary area, click Add Partition.
3.
"Activating Optional Features"
Rotational CAPs are a shared library resource, so you cannot
Note:
assign them to a partition (see
on page 5-5).
No partitioning changes occur until you apply the changes
Note:
with the Commit tab. To discard uncommitted changes, click Refresh.

Partitioning the Library

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"Sharing CAPs in a Partitioned Library"
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on page 3-1).
Partitioning the Library 5-1