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Insert VTS/VE Logical Volumes
Note: This window is not used by the TS7700 Virtualization Engine. See the
TS7700 Virtualization Engine Management Interface.
Allows the insertion of new logical volumes into a VTS library. Up to 500,000
logical volumes can be inserted into each VTS. The volumes must be unique within
a physical library. A logical volume’s volser can not match another logical or
physical volume’s volser. If a duplicate volser is encountered, the duplicate is not
inserted.
To insert new logical volumes:
1. Select the Insert new logical volumes radio button.
2.
Enter a volser or range of volsers to be inserted into the library.
3. Select the cartridge type to be emulated.
4. If the VTS is Advanced Policy Management capable, then you can assign
construct names other than the default construct names.
5. Select which VTS library the volumes are to be inserted into.
6. Select the Perform action button.
Delete VTS/VE Logical Volumes
Note: This window is not used by the TS7700 Virtualization Engine. See the
TS7700 Virtualization Engine Management Interface.
The Delete Logical Volumes window (Figure 145 on page 242) allows you to delete
logical volumes that have not been checked into a host’s tape management system.
You can use this window to delete only logical volumes that are in the Insert
category.
Notes:
1. You cannot delete logical volumes from this window if you are using
the TS7700 Virtualization Engine.
2.
You can delete logical volumes that the host has moved from the Insert
category only with host commands.
CAUTION:
Consult your system administrator to ensure that host insert processing is
complete prior to deleting logical volumes that the host has moved from the
Insert category.
The Delete Logical Volumes window lists the numbers of the logical volumes that
are in the Insert category for each VTS or TS7700 Virtualization Engine. You may
choose from the following Delete operations:
v To delete a single logical volume for a VTS , perform the following steps:
1. In the first entry field, enter the volser of the logical volume. Leave the
second entry field blank.
2.
Click the button for the VTS that the logical volume is associated with.
3. Select the Delete... push button to start the delete operation. A message box
allows you to confirm your selection.
v
To delete a range of logical volumes for a VTS perform the following steps:
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