AMASS Overview

Infinite File Life

The Infinite File Life (IFL) optional feature automatically

 

manages volatile media over an extended period. IFL performs

 

the following functions:

 

• Tracks magnetic media, which degenerates over time

 

• Determines the amount of deterioration on each volume

 

• Replaces the media before it becomes unreadable

 

Refer to the AMASS Release Notes for a list of drives that

 

support Infinite File Life (IFL.)

 

For more information about IFL, refer to the Infinite File Life

 

document.

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