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Figure 38 Creating a tape library

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

backup performance, leave this box u nchecked.

3. Enter the maximum size of the virtual media in Max Cartridge Size. The defaultsizeisthe capacity

of physical LTO 2 media, speciﬁcally 200 GB.

NOTE:

The Max CartridgeSizeisthe maximum sizethe tape is allowedtogrow 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. Enter the number of tape drives desired in the tape library in Drive Count. The default is 1 drive; the

maximum is 4 drives.

5. Enter the number of virtual tape cartridges desired in the tape library in Cartridge Count.The default

is 8

cartridges; the maximum is 80 cartridges.

NOTE:

To maximize compatibility with the 1/8 Autoloader, leave the default settings of 1 drive

and 8 tapes.

6. Selecting Bar Code Seed tells the VLS to specify the ﬁrst bar code label and to automatically generate

subse

quent labels. Deselecting Bar Code Seed allows you to use your own naming convention. Type

the

name (up to six alphanumeric characters) in the text box that appears.

The sequencing of the bar codes begins with the last character listed before the L2. For example, if

you entered a seed of AAAAAA, the next code is AAAAAB. When the code reaches AAAAAZ,

rol

ls the

second to the last characters, and starts over (AAAABA, A AA ABB, and so on). If you

e n t e r e d a s e e d o f 111111, t h e n e x t n u m b e r w o u l d a u t o m a t i c a l l y b e 111112 .

NOTE:

If thereismorethan1 VLS1000i on thesamesubnet, HP strongly recommends settingthe barcode seed

manually for each appliance to avoid bar code conﬂicts.

7. Click on Create to create the drive.

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