Quantum DXi8500, User Manual

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Chapter 9: DXi8500 Configuration
VTL
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Caution: Make sure the backup application on the host is configured
for the correct number of tape drives and storage slots
emulated by the VTL partition. If you do not, the backup
application might not operate correctly.
Note: If you plan to replicate partitions to another DXi, make sure
that every partition name and barcode number on each DXi is
unique. There cannot be duplicate partition names or barcode
numbers on the DXi8500 or on a DXi receiving a replicated
partition.
To add a VTL partition:
1 Click Add .
The Add VTL Partition & Replication Settings page displays (see
Figure 162 ).
Figure 162 Add VTL Partition &
Replication Settings Page
2 Under Partition Settings , enter information about the partition:
•
Name
- Enter the name of the VTL partition.
• Library Model - Select the library model emulated by the
partition. The library model determines the inquiry string
returned to the host by the DXi8500. (The library model does