Vtl; Partitions - Quantum DXi8500 User Manual

VTL

Partitions

Quantum DXi8500 User's Guide
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The VTL page allows you to configure the DXi8500 to present its storage
capacity as VTL (virtual tape library) partitions that are compatible with
standard backup applications. You can add virtual tape drives and
storage slots to VTL partitions, as well as create and work with virtual
tape cartridges. You can also map partitions to hosts.
Note: The VTL wizard provides guided assistance for configuring VTL
partitions (see
To access the VTL page, click the Configuration menu, and then click
the VTL tab.
The VTL page contains the following tabs:
• Partitions
• Media
• Host Access
The Partitions page allows you to manage VTL partitions on the
DXi8500. Use partitions to allocate the DXi8500 virtual tape drives and
storage elements to separate partitions that can be accessed by
different host systems.
To access the Partitions page, on the VTL page, click the Partitions tab.
The Partitions page contains the following tabs:
• Partitions Summary
• Partitions General
Chapter 9: DXi8500 Configuration
DXi8500 Configuration Wizards
VTL
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