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Figure 37 Creating a tape device

2. If you want to ma ximize backup storage capacity, select the Tape Compression box. For optimal

backup performance, leave this box unchecked.

3. Enter the maximum size of the virtual media in Max Cartridge Size. The default size is the

approximate physical capacity of the device type (for example the physical LTO2 media has physical

capacit y of 200 GB) .

NOTE:

The Max Cartridge Size is the maximum size the tape is allowed to g row to. Starting with 1

of used space when ﬁrst created, tapes grow to the maximum permitted as needed. Set

the maximum size to the physical capacity in order to grow to full capacity.

4. Select the appropriate Device Type. (There may be only one type available.)

5. Click Create to create the tape device.

NOTE:

After the tape device is cr eated, the View/Edit Virtual Library or View/Ed i t Virtual

Standalone Tape screen will display. To create another device at this time, select Create

Virtual Device.

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with Creating a tape library.

Creating a tape library

Perform the following steps to ﬁnish creating a tape library:

1. Scroll down, if needed, in the Create Virtual Device pane until you see Device Details (Figure 38).

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