StorageTek SL8500, User Manual

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Partitioning the Library 5-1
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Partitioning the Library
Library partitioning reserves library resources (drives, slots, and bulk CAPs) for the
exclusive use of a specified host. Partitioning is an optional feature enabled with a
hardware activation file (see
"Activating Optional Features" on page 3-1).
As you allocate slots to a partition, the library controller automatically activates these
slots. Ensure there is enough purchased capacity for your partitioning design.
Partitions can be non-contiguous.
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Partitioning the Library Using SLC
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Sharing CAPs in a Partitioned Library
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Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Partitioning Changes
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Maximizing Library Performance when Partitioning
Partitioning the Library Using SLC
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Adding a Partition ID
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Changing the Name of a Partition
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Deleting a Partition
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Allocating Resources in a Partition for a Single Library
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Allocating Resources in a Partition for a Library Complex
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Committing Partitioning Changes
Adding a Partition ID
1.
Stop all host operations.
2.
Select Tools > Partitions > Summary (Step 2) tab.
3.
In the Partition Allocation Summary area, click Add Partition .
Note: Rotational CAPs are a shared library resource, so you cannot
assign them to a partition (see "Sharing CAPs in a Partitioned Library"
on page 5-5).
Note: No partitioning changes occur until you apply the changes
with the Commit tab. To discard uncommitted changes, click Refresh .