Virtual TapeServer 8.4 Configuration Guide

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l If and when the virtual tape was exported, imported, migrated, or restored
l How long the virtual tape has been retained
l The ID of the key used to encrypt the tape, if Data Encryption is enabled and the tape is
encrypted
Before beginning
l Verify the name(s) of the tape(s) on the host server. It is recommended that you use
consistent naming on the VTS and host servers. For example, specify $VTAPE1 on the VTS
server if the tape is named $TAPE1 on the host server.
l Be sure that virtual tape names are unique across all pools on the VTS server and all VTS
servers in the environment. (Think of virtual tape names as you would physical tape barcodes;
duplicates are not supported.)
l If you intend to export a tape to a physical tape in an external drive or library (tape-to-tape
export), be sure the barcode of the virtual tape does not include more than six characters. If
you attempt to export a tape with an eight -character barcode (which includes a two-character
density, such as L4 or L5), VTS truncates the barcode, using only the first six characters.
l Create a pool in which the virtual tape(s) will reside. See "Creating a pool" on page 91 for
details.
To create one or more virtual tapes within a pool
Requires Administration, Operations, or Supervisor group membership
1. Click Configuration > Tapes and Pools on the navigation pane. The Configure Tapes and Pools
page is displayed.
2.
Click next to the pool in which the virtual tape(s) will be created.