Quantum DXi6900

Chapter 4: Configuration Wizards
VTL Wizard
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PartitionSetting Description
NumberofVirtualTape
Drives
Accept the default number of tape drives (based on model), or enter the number
of virtual tape drives in the partition.
Note:If all tape drives are currently assigned to other partitions, you must
remove one or more tape drives from an existing partition to make them
available for use in a new partition.
Enablededuplication Select the check box to enable data deduplication. Quantum recommends that
you enable data deduplication to optimize disk usage.
Note:Data deduplication is enabled by default. You cannot enable or
disable data deduplication after the partition is added.
EnableAutoExport Select the check box to enable auto export. When a tape is exported by the
backup application, it is placed in a virtual I/E slot. After this, one of the
following actions occurs:
l (Default) If Auto Export is enabled, the media is removed from the virtual I/E
slot.
l If Auto Export is disabled, the media remains in the virtual I/E slot.
2. Click Add.
3. (Optional) To add additional partitions, repeat Steps 1–2.
4. Click Next to continue.
Figure48:VTL Wizard: Add Partition