Quantum Scalar i40 User Manual

Chapter 4: Configuring the Library
Working With Partitions
52 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide
There are two ways to create partitions:
• Automatically — Library resources are assigned proportionately
among the partitions. Tape drives are grouped according to their
interface type (Fibre Channel or SAS) and media generation (LTO-4,
LTO-5). When you automatically create partitions, you add to the
number of existing partitions. You can create partitions
automatically on either the operator panel or the Web client. For
more information, see
Automatically Creating Partitions on page 53.
• Manually — An administrator can create partitions one at a time.
Creating partitions manually gives you more control over resource
allocation. When you manually create partitions, you add to the
number of existing partitions. You can only create partitions
manually on the Web client. For more information, see
Manually
Creating Partitions on page 54.
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
Modifying
Partitions on page 56.
When a partition is no longer needed, it can be deleted. For information
on deleting partitions, see
Deleting Partitions on page 57.
Administrators 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 on page 59.
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 unique
tape drive installed in the library, based on interface type (Fibre
Channel or SAS) and media generation (LTO-4, LTO-5).
• 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 (the minimum may be
higher when automatically creating partitions; see
Automatically
Creating Partitions on page 53 for details).

Quantum Scalar i40 Specifications

General

Power requirements	100 - 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz, 2.8/1.4 Amps
Power consumption (typical)	100 W
Expansion slots	25
Dimensions (WxDxH)	455 x 793 x 132 mm
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 %
Media type	Tape Cartridge
Product type	Storage auto loader & library
Product color	Black

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	15800 g