Virtual TapeServer 6.04.04 for NonStop Servers Operations and Administration Guide

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i. In the name field, specify a name for the virtual tape. This name is for use in the
interface and by EMS. It is also noted in the configuration file. The name is case-
sensitive.
j. Select the media format from the tape_type drop-down list. This property defines the
type of tape that the virtual tape emulates. This property also specifies the icon
selected for the logical drive on web interface pages.
Note Do not select RAID, which is provided for Manufacturing’s purposes only.
k. Specify the host, or initiator, type by choosing an option from the host_type drop-
down list. This property is for reference only; it is not presented to the host. This
property also specifies the icon selected for the virtual tape on the interface pages.
l. In the serial_number field, specify the serial number of your virtual tape. You can
specify up to 10 alphanumeric characters. This string is presented to the host and
should be unique (across all VTS servers and VTDs in the environment). This field is
optional unless the host server is a NonStop BladeSystem. If you do not enter a serial
number, the BTLI will be presented to the host as the serial number but not shown in
the web interface. The default BTLI serial number is unique per VTS server but other
VTS servers may create the same BTLI serial number. In an environment with more
than one VTS server connected to a NonStop BladeSystem, specify serial numbers
that are unique across the environment to avoid conflicts.
m. Click Edit Virtual Tape to save your settings.
3. Re-associate the virtual tape drive with the logical and physical drives:
a. Click Manage Connections in the navigation pane. The Manage Tape Connections
page is displayed.
b. Click Advanced at the bottom of the page.
c. Click Add a tape connection. The Add A Tape Connection page is displayed:
d. Select the virtual tape drive you want to reconnect.
e. Select the logical and physical drives to which you want to reconnect the virtual tape
drive from the Logical Tapes section of the page.