Virtual TapeServer 8.4 Configuration Guide
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After creating a VTD, you should
l create virtual tapes
l create pools, which organize and set properties on the tapes
l mount a virtual tape in the VTD
See "Managing virtual tapes" on page 96 for more information.
Viewing standalone VTDs
To view standalone VTDs on the server
Click Configuration > Virtual Devices on the navigation pane. A list of VTDs is provided in the
VIRTUALTAPEDRIVES section of the page. Here is an explanation of the columns:
l VTD - The name of the VTD.
l Port - The VTS port to which the host server is connected.
l Target - The SCSIID on which the VTD will respond.
l Lun - The logical unit number, which identifies the sub-ID on the port (bus).
l Initiator - The SCSI ID of the host port to which VTS is connected.
l Serial Num - The serial number of the VTD.
l Tape Type - The type of tape drive that the VTD emulates.
l WWPN - The World Wide Port Name, which uniquely identifies a port on the device.
Note To identify VTDs in VTLs, note the name of the VTD; it is similar to the name of its associated
VTL. Also, you cannot delete VTDs that are associated with a VTL.
To view all VTDs from the Manage Drives page
Click Administration > Virtual Drives on the navigation pane. The Manage Drives page is displayed.
Here is a description of the columns on this page:
l Drive - The name of the drive (VTD).
l Cartridge Name - The name (or barcode) of the virtual tape that is currently loaded in the
drive.
l Pool - The pool that contains the virtual tape.
l Vault - The vault that contains the pool.
The page is not updated in real-time. Click Refresh Drives to update the page.