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7 Partitioning the Library
Partitioning the Library Using SLC...................................................................................................... 7-1
Adding a Partition ID ........................................................................................................................ 7-1
Deleting a Partition ............................................................................................................................ 7-2
Changing the Name of a Partition................................................................................................... 7-2
Allocating Resources in a Partition for a Single Library .............................................................. 7-2
Allocating Resources in a Partition for a Library Complex ......................................................... 7-3
Committing Partitioning Changes................................................................................................... 7-4
Meaning of the SLC Partitioning Icons........................................................................................... 7-4
Sharing CAPs in a Partitioned Library ................................................................................................ 7-5
Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Partitioning Changes................................................ 7-5
Maximizing Library Performance when Partitioning....................................................................... 7-5
8 Operating a CAP
Entering Cartridges Using a CAP.......................................................................................................... 8-1
Ejecting Cartridges Using a CAP........................................................................................................... 8-2
Removing a CAP Magazine from a Bulk CAP ................................................................................... 8-3
Locking/Unlocking a CAP ...................................................................................................................... 8-3
Overriding a CAP Reservation of a Partition ..................................................................................... 8-3
Modifying Bulk CAP Messages ............................................................................................................ 8-4
Enabling and Disabling a Bulk CAP.................................................................................................... 8-5
CAP Modes ................................................................................................................................................ 8-5
Guidelines for using CAPs..................................................................................................................... 8-5
9 Configuring Drives
Configuring Drive Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 9-1
Configuring Host-Managed Drive Cleaning ................................................................................. 9-1
Configuring the Drive Tray Serial Numbers...................................................................................... 9-2
Maximizing Library Performance Through Drive Placement......................................................... 9-2
10 Managing Cartridges
Moving Cartridges (Recovery Moves)............................................................................................... 10-1
Locating Cartridges............................................................................................................................... 10-2
Locating a Cartridge by Volume ID ............................................................................................. 10-2
Locating a Cartridge by Address.................................................................................................. 10-2
Viewing Cartridge Information.......................................................................................................... 10-2
Importing or Exporting Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges ......................................................... 10-3
Importing Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges ............................................................................ 10-3
Exporting Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges............................................................................. 10-4
Cartridge Types ..................................................................................................................................... 10-4
Cartridge Labels .............................................................................................................................. 10-4
Handling Cartridges ............................................................................................................................. 10-4
Inspecting a Cartridge .................................................................................................................... 10-4
Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior.................................................................................................... 10-5
Storing Cartridges........................................................................................................................... 10-5