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Partition the Library
Partitioning lets multiple host systems access library resources. Each partition behaves
as an independent library, but all partitions share the reserved cells, the single robot,
and the four-cartridge mailslot.
Requirements:
Maximum of 8 partitions (code versions before 2.0 only support two partitions)
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Each partition must have it's own bridged drive
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Each partition must have at least one magazine
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Tasks:
Partition the Library Task 1: Create a New Partition
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Partition the Library Task 2: Assign Resources to the Partition
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Partition the Library Task 3: Delete an Existing Partition
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Partition the Library Task 4: Verify the Partitioning Configuration Changes
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Partition the Library Task 1: Create a New Partition
To access the Configure Library Partitioning screen:
Select Configure Library Settings. Select Partitioning On, and then click Next. Use
the tasks below to create the partitioning configuration.
If at any point you do not wish to proceed, click Previous or Cancel.
Click Add Partition.
1.
Enter the Partition Name.
2.
Select a Bridged Drive from the list. Each partition must have a bridged drive. For
3.
more information on bridge drives, see
Select a Volume Label Format from the list (see
4.
for more information).
Assign the partition resources, see .
5.
Partition the Library Task 2: Assign Resources to the Partition
In the left-hand manu, select the partition to modify.
1.
To add resources to the partition, click on an unassigned resource (gray in color).
2.
For each partition that you need to add to the current library configuration, create
a new partition.
To remove resources from the partition, click on a resource the partition owns.
3.
Partition the Library Task 3: Delete an Existing Partition
In the left-hand manu, select the partition to delete.
1.
Click Delete Partition, just below the list of partitions.
2.
Before deleting a partition, make sure that it no longer
IMPORTANT:
holds tape volumes that contain valid data. When you reassign the
slots, the host application that controls the partition may treat any
resident tape cartridges as scratch volumes.
Set the Time, Network Address, Library Settings, and Encryption
Run the Configuration
"About Bridged Tape Drives"
"Labeling Cartridges"
Wizard.
on page 1-5.
on page 6-3
Configuring the Library 4-5
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