HP B6960-90078 manual Configuring a Library for Mixed Media

Configuring and Using Backup Devices

Configuring a Library for Mixed Media

Configuring a Library for Mixed Media

A mixed media library contains media of several types, such as DLT and magneto-optical. It uses identical robotics to move all the media (regardless of media type) between slots and drives.

In order to use this library functionality, configure several (sub)libraries: one library definition per media type.

To take full advantage of this feature, perform the following steps:

•Configure at least one media pool (or use the default pool) per media type.

•Configure the library robotics once per media type, including the slot range for that media type. Make sure the robotics control (SCSI path on Windows systems or device file on UNIX systems) for each of the library robotic definitions resides on the same host and that they are identical.

•Configure all the drives for a media type and link them to the related library robotic and media pool. Make sure the drive index is unique for each physical device, regardless of media type.

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