Partitioning a library, Adding a partition, Library partitioning – HP Command View for Tape Libraries Software User Manual
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In the right panel, select an ACG by doing one of the following:
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In the right panel, double-click the ACG for which you want to see the device map.
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In the right panel, double-click the ACG for which you want to see the device map, and
select Actions
→Properties.
The Host/HBA Properties dialog appears.
The device map displays all of the devices in the library in the first column. The second and
third columns display the FC port and LUN information respectively for the corresponding
device, as it appears to that host HBA. If the library is partitioned the fourth column displays
the partition information in which the device is present.
Partitioning a library
Using the advanced version of Secure Manager (license required), you have the option of
partitioning the physical library into multiple logical libraries.
When partitioning a library, consider the following:
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If you choose not to partition your library, that is not equivalent to having a library with one
large partition. Although you could create one large partition, doing so does not have any
benefit. You should either create two or more partitions, or not partition the library at all.
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If you choose to partition your library, you must assign each of the library resources to a
partition. Any devices that are not assigned to a partition cannot be seen by backup software.
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A partition must contain at least one drive and one slot. Mailslots are optional.
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Creating and deleting partitions affects host access configuration. Deleting a partition removes
mapping information for that partition.
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When you add or remove partitions in a library that is enrolled with the SKM or ESKM, you
must also add or remove the key generation policy for that partition using the SKM or ESKM
Management Console software. (For instructions, see the appropriate user guide.) Until this
policy is updated, the key management status for the tape drives in the affected partition will
appear as critical (red) on the Health Summary screen. After you update this policy, it is
applied the next time media is loaded into the tape drive, which will clear the critical status.
Only the security user can change this policy (see
and
).
Adding a partition
To add a partition to your library:
1.
In the Library window, click the Configuration tab.
2.
In the left panel, select Partitioning. The right panel displays the existing partitions in the
library, if any.
3.
Select Actions
→Add Partition.
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