HP StorageWorks 6000 - Virtual Library System, User Manual

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9. Select Submit .
The mailslot screen displays, along with the message, “The media, [media name], was successfully
loaded.” Also, the media that has been restored is no longer in the mailslot.
10. From the System tab, under Virtual Libraries , verify that the tape is created.
NOTE:
Using Load Media for Restore will create a virtual tape that is exactly equal in size to the physical
tape, despite the established sizing factor.
Restoring from a LAN/WAN Virtual Cartridge
1. Select the Automigration/Replication tab.
2. Under Destination Libraries in the navigation pane, expand the library you want to restore.
3. From the navigation pane, select Slots .
4. On the task bar, select Restore Media .
5. Select the slot number or Copy Pool you wish to restore.
NOTE:
You can only restore one slot at a time.
6. Select Submit .
The Restore Media screen refreshes with a message that indicates the restore was successful.
Loading Blank Media into an Echo Copy Pool
To move a blank tape (or a tape that should be considered blank) from a mailslot on a destination
library into an echo copy pool, use
Load Blank Media :
CAUTION:
Any tape moved into an echo copy pool in this way will be considered blank, even if it contains data.
1. From Command View VLS, select the Automigration/Replication tab.
2. In the navigation pane under the appropriate destination library, select MailSlot to display the
list of mailslots on that library.
3. From the task bar, select Load Blank Media .
4. From the LOAD BLANK MEDIA screen, select the source slot.
5. Select Next .
6. Select the destination slot.
7. Select Next to display the specifics of the media to be loaded as a blank tape.
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