Back Up The Library Configuration - Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T50e User Manual

Chapter 4 — Library Configuration
Option
Maximum Tape
Loads (before
warning)
4. Select Save to enable Media Lifecycle Management and the types of
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Keeping valid backup copies of your library's configuration and the MLM
database ensures that you can easily restore the library in the event of a
disaster. Having a backup of the library's configuration is also extremely
useful if problems require you to replace the LCM or the LCM's compact
flash card. After the replacement procedure is complete, you can use the
saved configuration to restore the library's settings, including the
partitions, instead of having to manually re-enter all of the information.
The library provides two methods for backing up the configuration:
If you have valid backups of both the library's configuration and the MLM
database, you can use them to restore the library (see
Configuration on page
See
backing up the library's configuration information and MLM database (the
library metadata).
Auto-Saving the Library Configuration and MLM Database
The Auto-Save Configuration File feature automatically creates an auto-
save backup file containing the library configuration and Media Lifecycle
Management (MLM) database and stores it on the LCM compact flash. The
library generates the auto-save file once a week and whenever a partition is
created or modified.
Having a current backup of the library 's metadata (the library partition
configuration and MLM database) is an essential component of any disaster
recovery planning. For more information about protecting the library
metadata, see
For detailed information about configuring and using the Auto-Save
Configuration File feature, see:
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User Guide
Description
Sets the number of times a tape can be loaded into a tape drive before it reaches
the usage threshold you set. The default value is 10,000 loads.
When the number of tape loads reaches the specified threshold, a warning
message is generated. Subsequent loads do not generate additional messages.
alerts and warning messages it generates.
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Auto-Saving the Library Configuration and MLM Database
Manually Backing up the Library Configuration on page 89
Library Metadata Backup on page 245
Library Metadata Backup on page
Entering the Library
195.
for additional information about
Settings, Step 7 on page 82.
(below)
Restore the Library
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