Initialization Process - HP BB118BV - StorageWorks Data Protector Express Package Addendum

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Initialization Process

The traditional loader inventory mechanism is accomplished by running an identify job
on all the slots in a library. This complete inventory can take a very long time, so Data
Protector Express uses a "light inventory" process, which is known as an initialization
process.
This initialization process consists of:
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Initialization occurs when the library driver starts (at service startup or when the driver is
manually started), when the user selects the Initialize command on the load object in the
user interface or when Data Protector Express detects that a user has changed the state of
the loader (either by opening the front door or by using the front panel).
During initialization, the library will attempt to perform barcode based identification of
media. If a match is found, the loader will set that element's status to Probably Valid.
When a slot indicates that the media is "probably" a specific media or is not identified, it
Add barcodes from media present in the library: This filter displays a list of
all libraries and their elements. Select the required barcodes from the list and
click either the Exclude or the Include button, as appropriate.
Checking that the loader is ready for use. If the magazine door is open, this step
will fail, and initialization will fail as a result.
Querying the number of physical storage, import/export and device elements that
the library contains. (These elements will be displayed in the Tape Library view.)
Binding the loader to its physical devices. This ensures that the devices are
associated with the library in the Data Protector Express catalog.
Updating the status for each element in the loader. Barcodes are read at this time,
and are associated with each element regardless of status (i.e. both Invalid and
Valid elements get a barcode shown in the loader status pane).
Viewing a Tape Library