USING MLM REPORTING
After the LTO cartridges in your library are added to the MLM database, you are
ready to make use of this powerful tool to manage, track, and report all facets of tape
usage from creation to retirement.
Generate MLM Reports
Use the instructions below to generate an MLM report.
1. Log into the library.
2. From the toolbar menu, select Status > MLM. The MLM Reports screen displays.
3. Select either Total Library or a specific partition from the Partition drop-down
list. The screen refreshes to show the selected information.
4. Select the type of report you want from the Report drop-down list.
Notes: l Information about MLM-enabled cleaning cartridges only appears in the
Exported Media, Media Health, and Born on Date reports.
l To view the number of cleans remaining for a cleaning tape, you must save a
MLM report as described in Save an MLM Report on page180 and look for the
Cleans Remaining column in the .csv file..
This report... Displays...
Media Health
• The barcode label information, the overall health (media health),
and the load count (the number of times the cartridge was loaded
into a drive) for each MLM-enabled cartridge in the selected
location.
• The barcode label information, the overall health (media health),
and the load count (the number of times the cartridge was loaded
into a drive) for each non-MLM-enabled cartridges in the selected
location.
• Use the Filter drop-down menu to display media by health rating.
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USER GUIDE
CHAPTER 6 - CONFIGURING AND USING MEDIA LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
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