Chapter 9: DXi8500 Configuration
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Note:
You cannot create more cartridges than the number of
available slots in the initial location. For example, if 50
I/E slots are available, you cannot create more than 50
cartridges if the initial location is set to
I/E Slot
.
•
Number of Media
- The number of cartridges to create in the
partition.
•
Starting Barcode
- The first barcode number in the cartridge
sequence.
You can enter any alpha-numeric string for the starting barcode
(uppercase letters only). Subsequent barcodes are incremented
accordingly. For example, if you enter AA, the cartridges are
numbered AA0000, AA0001, AA0002, and so on. If you enter a
starting barcode with less than 6 characters, zeroes are
appended to the barcode to make it 6 characters long.
•
Media Type
- The media type of the cartridges.
Note:
The available media type options are determined by the
type of tape drive selected when the partition was
created (see
Adding a VTL Partition
on page 284).
•
Media Capacity
- The capacity of the cartridges. Select an
option:
•
Native Size
- The capacity is determined by the selected
media type.
•
Custom Size
- The capacity is a custom value. Enter the
custom cartridge capacity in the box. Make sure the value is
within the acceptable range displayed next to the box.
3
Click
Apply
.
Media Actions
Use the
Media Actions
page to perform actions on virtual tape
cartridges. You can import, export, and remove cartridges from VTL
partitions. You can also configure cartridges to be write protected to
prevent access.
To access the
Media Actions
page, on the
Media
page, click the
Actions
tab (see
Figure 166
).
Summary of Contents for DXi8500
Page 1: ...User s Guide Quantum DXi8500 with DXi 2 2 1 Software 6 67205 04 Rev B...
Page 30: ...Preface xxx Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide...
Page 182: ...Chapter 4 DXi8500 Configuration Wizards Support Wizard 152 Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide...
Page 194: ...Chapter 5 DXi8500 Home Page Current Activity Overview 164 Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide...
Page 251: ...Chapter 6 DXi8500 Replication Reports Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide 221...
Page 252: ...Chapter 6 DXi8500 Replication Reports 222 Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide...
Page 478: ...Chapter 10 DXi8500 Utilities Reboot Shutdown 448 Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide...
Page 508: ...Appendix B Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions 478 Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide...
Page 516: ...Appendix C Regulatory Statements 486 Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide Declaration of Conformity...