Virtual TapeServer 6.03.41 Installation Guide

Introduction | 5
VTS — Virtual TapeServer, which refers to the Virtual TapeServer engine and
provides the core of VTS functionality.
XML — Extensible Markup Language, which is the communication interface that can
be used instead of EMS.
Connections
Displays all current virtual tape connections. The following information is listed:
host — The host name of the virtual tape drive
type — The type of drive that the virtual tape drive is emulating
command — The last command sent to the tape drive
status — The status of the last command executed by the tape drive
kb/sec — The amount of data that is being transferred to the tape drive per second
Options
Buttons to change the system refresh rate. By default, the system automatically
refreshes the page every 15 seconds. The following buttons are available:
Refresh Now: Refreshes information on the page immediately.
Stop Refreshing: Stops refreshing the page and removes the Stop Refreshing and
Change Rate buttons. After you click this button, the Auto Refresh button is
displayed.
Auto Refresh: Instructs VTS to automatically refresh the page (according to the
refresh rate). After you click this button, the Stop Refreshing and Change Rate
buttons are displayed.
Change Rate: Sets a refresh rate.
Free Space
Optional section that is shown by default. When enabled (by setting the
free_space_status parameter in the VTS configuration file), this section provides
the following information:
Vault/Pool: Displays all vaults and, after you click a vault, all pools in the vault
Size: Displays the total size of the vault
Available: Displays the remaining space in a vault
Virtual Media pages
Most tasks are performed on the Virtual Media page, including managing the following:
• Cartridges (virtual tapes)
•Pools
• Mounts and locks
• Imports and exports from and to physical drives
• Instant DR operations
The Virtual Media - Operation page is the homepage, though you can click Virtual Media on
the navigation pane to display the Virtual Media - Operation page again. The refresh button
at the top of the page enables you to update the information displayed on the Virtual Media
page.