Configure Emulation - Spectra Logic Spectra T950V User Manual

Chapter 4 — Configuring the Library

Configure Emulation

Overview The library identifies itself as "SPECTRA PYTHON" in
response to a SCSI Inquiry command. If your storage management
software or operating system does not specifically support one of the
Spectra Logic libraries that identifies itself as "SPECTRA PYTHON," you
can configure one or more partitions to emulate another type of library.
Because most storage management software is certified for one or more of
these libraries, using the emulation mode may allow these applications to
support the library.
Using emulation is not the preferred method of operation and should only be used
Caution
when recommended by Spectra Logic Technical Support.
User Privilege Requirements Only a user with superuser or administrator
privileges can configure emulation. See Understanding User Groups and
Security on page 91 for information about the three types of user groups
and what types of privileges each has.
Configure Emulation Use the following steps to configure a partition to
emulate another type of library.
1. Log in as a user with superuser or administrator privileges.
2. From the toolbar menu, select Configuration > Partitions. The Shared
3. Click Edit to modify an existing partition or New to create a new
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 Configuring emulation changes how the library identifies
Notes:
itself to the operating system or storage management
software.
 The following instructions describe an advanced partition
configuration option that is used only in the context of
creating or editing a partition. The screens for configuring
emulation are only accessible after you complete the initial
configuration steps for the partition (see Define the Initial
Storage Partition Settings on page 170).
Library Services screen displays.
partition. The Name and Media Type screen displays (see Figure 86 on
page 173).
Configuring Optional Library Settings
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