Oracle storagetek sl150, Library Manual, Page: 81 / 196

Requirements:
• Maximum of eight partitions (code versions before 2.0 only support two partitions)
• Each partition must have it's own bridged drive
• Each partition must have at least one magazine
• Mailslot must be closed, locked, and empty before changing the partitioning
configuration
Partitioning Tasks:
• Access the Partitioning Screen
• Create a New Partition
• Delete an Existing Partition
• Assign Resources to the Partition
Related Topics
• Bridged Tape Drives
A bridged drive provides a single, unified control and data communication path
between the library/partition and the host using the SAS or FC drive interface.
Access the Partitioning Screen
Access the "Configure Library Partitioning" screen through the configuration wizard.
Pre-requisite: Tapes cannot be in the mailslot while configuring partitioning.
1.
Run the Configuration Wizard .
2.
Select Configure Library Settings, and then click Next.
3.
From the "Library Partitioning:" drop-down, select Partitioning On, and then click
Next.
4.
If at any point you do not wish to proceed, click Previous or Cancel.
Create a New Partition
Create a partition to segregate library resources. Each partition appears as a separate
library to host applications
For each partition select a name, a bridged drive, and the label format.
1.
Access the Partitioning Screen .
2.
Click Add Partition.
3.
Enter the Partition Name.
4.
Select a Bridged Drive from the list. Each partition must have a bridged drive.
5.
Select a Volume Label Format from the list.
6.
Add additional partitions as necessary.
7.
Assign Resources to the Partition .
Chapter 4
Run the Configuration Wizard
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