User guide

54 Configuring the Library
When the number of cleaning slots is decreased, the released slots are added to the partition owning
the lower right magazine. Make sure you remove the cleaning cartridges from the library before you
reduce the number of cleaning slots.
The cleaning slots are configured with the Setup Wizard. After the initial setup of your library you can
later access the cleaning slot configuration screens directly:
• From the RMI, select Setup > Slots > No. of Cleaning Slots
• From the FPI, select Menu > Setup > Slots > No. of Cleaning Slots
Configuring Auto Clean
The library supports automatic cleaning of the drives. After a successful move medium command, but
before responding with status to the host, the system requests status from the drive to determine if the
drive requires cleaning. If Auto Clean is enabled and a usable cleaning cartridge of the correct media
type is available, a cleaning operation will be initiated. The library selects a cleaning cartridge, mounts
it into the drive and waits for the drive to complete the cleaning operation. The drive automatically
unloads the cleaning cartridge. The library returns it to its original location, and then returns the
completion status to the host.
The Auto Clean is configured with the Setup Wizard. After the initial setup of your library you can later
access the Auto Clean configuration screens directly:
• From the RMI, select Setup > Partitions
• From the FPI, select Menu > Setup > Partition
Configuring Partitions
Partitions are virtual sections within a library that present the appearance of multiple, separate
libraries for purposes of file management, access by multiple users, or dedication to one or more host
applications. By default, the library has one partition, which includes all of the library’s resources.
Administrator can create and delete all partitions. The partitions are generated manually one at a
time. You can create partitions on either the front panel or the remote management interface.
Operator has access to all partitions but cannot create or delete partitions.
As a minimum, a partition consists of one tape drive and one magazine. The tape drive or slot cannot
be shared with another partition (exceptions to the sharing restrictions are cleaning cartridges and the
I/E station slots, which are shared among all partitions).
You can later change your partition setup either from the front panel or the remote management
interface.
Creating Partitions
Use the front panel or remote management interface to create partitions. The maximum number of
partitions that can be created depends on how many drives are installed (up to 4). The Administrator
must define at least one partition.
To define Partition 1, the user will be asked to select the drives that are to be associated with the
partition.
Note
During configuration, you can select which drives and magazines that are to be
visible to the backup software. By removing some drives or magazines, you can
comply to your backup software's licencing requirements. To let the library
operate at full capacity, leave all drives and magazines activated.