Automatically Creating Partitions - Quantum Scalar i40 User Manual

Automatically Creating
Partitions
Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User's Guide
You can modify a partition if you need to change its settings. For
example, the partition name, emulation type, media barcode format (to
report to host), and number of assigned tape drives and slots can be
modified. For information on modifying partitions, see
Partitions on page 57.
When a partition is no longer needed, it can be deleted. For information
on deleting partitions, see
Administrative users can create, delete, and control access to all library
partitions. Users can be given access to only certain partitions and
denied access to others. For information on changing partition access
for users, see Changing Access to Partitions
Details on partitions include:
• A partition consists of one tape drive and one slot at a minimum.
The tape drive or slot cannot be shared with another partition.
• The default configuration for the library is one partition per tape
drive interface type (Fibre Channel or SAS) installed in the library.
• Partition names are limited to 12 lower-case alphanumeric
characters and underscores (_).
• The maximum number of partitions that can be created is equal to
the number of tape drives in the library. The minimum number of
partitions is one.
• Import/export (I/E) station slots are shared between all partitions.
Partitions take temporary ownership of I/E station slots performing
certain operations, such as importing and exporting cartridges.
Automatic partitioning assigns available library resources
proportionately among the partitions, grouping tape drives according
to their interface type (FC or SAS).
The library must contain at least one unassigned tape drive and one
unassigned slot to automatically create a partition. If no unassigned
tape drives or slots exist, you must modify or delete one or more
partitions to free up resources. For more information, see
Partitions on page 57 and
You can select the number of partitions to create, from a minimum of
one to a maximum that equals the number of unassigned tape drives in
your library.
Chapter 4: Configuring the Library
Deleting Partitions on page 57.
on page 59.
Deleting Partitions on page 57.
Working With Partitions
Modifying
Modifying
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