Virtual TapeServer 8.3 Configuration Guide

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not past retention,” which means the virtual tape is not scheduled for erasure because it is not past
the retention time.
Pool :: Cartridge Erased Written Retention Migrated Erase
TEST :: X00001 13Feb05
15:43
17Feb05
14:49
2 weeks not by VTS no, not past
retention
In the following example, there are two virtual tapes, N00014 and N00015, which were erased on
13Feb05 15:43 and last written on 17Feb05 14:49. Their retention time is 2 weeks and they never
have been migrated by VTS. However, the user has elected to override the business rules and has
indicated that N00014 is to be erased and that N00015 will not be erased.
Pool :: Cartridge Erased Written Retention Migrated Erase
FTP :: N00014 13Feb05
15:43
17Feb05
14:49
2 weeks not by VTS yes, user
authorized
FTP :: N00015 13Feb05
15:43
17Feb05
14:49
2 weeks not by VTS no, not user
authorized
To erase a virtual tape
At the bottom of the Scan/Cleanup page, the following is displayed:
Scan/Cleanup is designed to run as a periodic job. However, buttons are provided to enable you to
control the virtual tape erase process.
Submit — Use this button with the Erase column checkboxes in the Status table. You can change that
erasure status by selecting or clearing the checkbox and clicking Submit.
Reset — Use this button to remove any user-defined (override) controls and revert to the business
rules.
Erase Now! — Use this button to erase the selected virtual tapes or schedule tapes for erasure
immediately.
Also, if the meta_control_panel parameter is set to YES, the Meta Data Control Panel is displayed at
the bottom of the page. This control panel enables you to read and write metadata. Metadata is