Inventorying The Library - Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T950 User Manual

Filling the EE Pool (for Tape Media Only)
Note: This following process is specific to the initial loading of media; it
does not address loading full EE TeraPacks to allow the software to
perform the import process.
1. Have on hand one empty TeraPack container for each chamber in the EE pool;
the Import/Export TeraPacks screen still displays from the preceding step.
2. From the Import/Export TeraPacks screen, select Import EE TeraPacks; the TAP
opens and a Feedback Required screen appears.
Note: Import EE TeraPacks moves empty TeraPack containers into the EE
pool. When tapes are ready to be exported, the backup software
directs the library to move media cartridges from the storage pool
into these TeraPack containers.
3. Insert an empty TeraPack container into the open TAP, making sure that the
TeraPack container is facing the correct direction (see Figure 6-3 on page 77).
4. Select Continue in the Feedback Required screen.
The bulk loading process continues automatically as long as there are empty EE
chambers left to fill; simply continue to load TeraPack containers in the TAPs
and select Continue for each one.
If all EE chambers become full, the process stops automatically and the LC
displays the Import/Export TeraPacks screen.
If you finish importing before all EE chambers are full, select Stop Importing.

Inventorying the Library

As the library imports TeraPack containers or RXT media packs, it automatically
inventories media, reading the bar codes on media and TeraPack containers or RXT
media packs, and storing the physical inventory in Non-Volatile Random Access
Memory (NVRAM). This ensures that the library retains its inventory data, even after a
power cycle.
Once the library is loaded with tapes or RXT media packs, be sure to inventory the
library using your backup software.
Chapter 6. Loading Media for the First Time
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