Quantum Scalar i40, User Manual

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Chapter 4: Configuring the Library
Working With Partitions
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Note: Some maintenance activities require that the entire library be
taken offline. To take the library offline, change the mode of all
partitions from online to offline.
When you are changing the partition mode, be aware of the following:
• When you access the Change Partition Mode screen, you will see
only partitions to which you have been given access.
• When changing the partition mode from online to offline, all host
application commands in progress at the start of the mode change
are completed.
You can change partition modes from the operator panel or the Web
client.
Operator Panel
1 Select Actions > Change Partition Mode .
The partitions are displayed, along with their online/offline status.
2 Use the Up and Down buttons to select a partition.
3 Press Modify .
4
Uses the
Up
and
Down
buttons to change the mode.
5 Press Apply .
Web Client
1 Select Operations > Partitions > Change Mode .
In the partition table under Mode , the Current column indicates
the current mode of the partition. The
New
column contains an
Online/Offline button. The button toggles between modes.
Note: If a partition is in use, the Online/Offline button is grayed
out.
2 In the partition table, identify the partition that requires a mode
change.
3 Click the Online/Offline button to toggle to the desired mode.
4 Click Apply .