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Exit Closes the Manage Storage Class window.
Help Provides help about the Manage Storage Class window.
Manage Data Classes
Note: You can view the Manage Data Classes window from the Specialist (see
“Specialist Features and Functions” on page 396).
The Manage Data Classes window (Figure 166) allows you to view and manage
data classes. The following actions can be performed:
v Add a data class
v
Modify an existing data class
v Delete a data class
v
View history
Important: Constructs are defined separately for each VTS in a PtP configuration.
Any constructs entered on one VTS also need to be entered in the other
library. Both libraries need to be configured with the same constructs in
order to have the machine operate as intended.
To add a data class, do the following:
1. Enter an 8-character alphanumeric name in the Name field. The name must be
unique within the data class construct names.
2. If at least one 3494 B10 or B20 VTS has the Larger Logical Volume option
enabled, or if this is a TS7700 Virtualization Engine, select the desired logical
volume size from the Logical Volume Size (MB) drop-down list. Choices in the
list include:
Insert Media Type
This selection sets the logical volume size to that of the media type that
was selected when the logical volumes were inserted. This is the
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Figure 166. Manage Data Classes Window
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