HP File System Extender (FSE) manual

Menu item (action)	Applicable objects	Action description

Library	Library objects.	Displays a submenu with the menu items:
		•	Rescan
		•	Update

Partition	Partition objects.	Displays a submenu with the menu items:
		•	Trigger Deletion
		•	Check Medium
		•	Check FS
		•	Recover FSC
		•	Reorg-Scan
		•	Mount
		•	Umount

Job	Jobs objects.	Displays a submenu with the menu items:
		•	Change Priority
		•	Abort

Configuration	Library, drive, partition,	Opens the Configuration window for the selected object,
	and media pool	in which you can modify its configuration.
	objects.

Delete object	System, library, drive,	Removes the selected object from the object tree.
	media pool, partition,
	and user objects.

Configuration File	Library, drive, partition,	Opens the configuration file for the selected object and
	and media pool	displays it in the Configuration window.
	objects.	The configuration file can be saved to disk. The comments
		The configuration file can be saved to disk. The comments
		describe values that you can enter into the corresponding
		fields.

Write Complete	System objects.	Saves all configuration files for all objects in object tree to
Configuration		local disk.

Load Complete Configuration	System objects.	Allows to choose a directory with configuration files, which
		were already saved using the option Write complete
		configuration.

Change Password	System objects.	Opens the Changing Password window where you can
		change password for the current user.

Settings	This menu item is	Opens the Settings window where you can modify the
	enabled globally.	following FSE Management Console client settings.
		• Confirmation on configuration changes: controls
			whether a confirmation dialog box appears after
			each configuration change.
		• Job property window on job start-up: specifies if
			the Properties window is displayed for the job at
			job startup.
		• Media slackspace calculation: enables or disables
			calculation and display of the average slack space
			on the selected FSE medium.
		• Number of free media for critical media pool level:
			defines and configures the number of free media
			in a media pool (the default value is 0).
		• Reconnect timeout: defines the automatic
			reconnect time period in seconds (the default value
			is 300 s).

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File System Extender (FSE) specifications

HP File System Extender (FSE) is a sophisticated solution designed to optimize data storage management for enterprises that deal with large volumes of unstructured data. This technology addresses the challenges of data growth and the need for effective data retention strategies, enabling organizations to store and manage their information more efficiently.

One of the main features of HP FSE is its ability to intelligently migrate data between primary and secondary storage. By utilizing policies that determine when to move infrequently accessed files to lower-cost storage environments, FSE helps reduce the strain on primary storage systems and saves on costs associated with high-performance storage solutions. This tiered approach to data management ensures that organizations can access the data they need quickly while still maintaining an efficient overall storage architecture.

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Security is paramount in data management, and HP FSE addresses this concern by implementing advanced data protection features. This includes data encryption, secure access controls, and compliance with industry regulations, ensuring that sensitive information is safeguarded throughout its lifecycle.

Overall, HP File System Extender is a comprehensive data storage solution that combines intelligent data management, seamless integration, insightful analytics, and robust security features. By leveraging these capabilities, organizations can efficiently manage their unstructured data, lower costs, and enhance operational efficiency, making it an invaluable tool in today’s data-driven landscape.

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File System Extender (FSE) specifications