Creating A Virtual Library; Create Virtual Library Wizard Window (1 Of 12) - HP StorageWorks 6000 - Virtual Library System User Manual

mapping for a dual port device (see
"LUN Mapping
applies to both device paths. Follow the operating system LUN requirements (see
"Operating System LUN Requirements and

Creating a Virtual Library

Before creating a virtual library, you must first:
• Determine the best way to manage VLS virtual library and tape drive LUNs for your environment
(see "Managing Virtual Device
• Determine the best way to configure virtual libraries and tape drives on your VLS for your environ-
ment. See the HP StorageWorks 6000 series virtual library system solutions guide.
You can configure any combination of virtual tape libraries and virtual tape drives up to the maximum
number supported on the VLS. You can configure one node with up to 16 libraries with a total of up
to 128 tape drives.
To create a new virtual library:
1. Open a Command View VLS session and log in as the administrator. See
"Opening a Command View VLS Session from a Web
2. Click the System tab.
3. Select Chassis in the navigation tree.
4. Select Create Virtual Library in the task bar.
The Create Virtual Library Wizard opens
Figure 70 Create Virtual Library Wizard window (1 of 12)
.
5. Select the Fibre Channel host port on which to present the virtual library.
Only one port or port pair may be selected.
"LUN Mapping
(v2.x)" on page 159), the defined LUN number for that device for a specified host
LUNs" on page 150).
(v3.x)" on page 153 or
Restrictions" on page 151) when configuring the paths.
Browser" on page 135.
(Figure 70).
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