Understanding the VTL console interface
The Virtual Vault branch lists the virtual tapes that are currently being stored outside the virtual tape libraries, in barcode order. Virtual tapes in the vault can be replicated, exported to a physical tape, or moved to a virtual library or standalone drive. The number of tapes that can be stored in the vault is limited only by the available disk storage space.
The Import/Export Queue branch lists the import and export jobs and Automated Tape Caching jobs that have been submitted. If needed, you can cancel a pending job from here. You can have up to 32 concurrent import/export jobs running, depending upon the number of physical tape drives attached to your VTL.
The Physical Tape Libraries branch lists the physical tape libraries that are available to VTL. Right clicking on the members brings up a context menu that lets you inventory slots, import/export or move physical tapes, copy the physical tape to virtual tape, or link physical tape to virtual tape for direct access.
The Physical Tape Drives branch lists the standalone physical tape drives that are available to VTL. Right clicking on the members brings up a context menu that lets you eject physical tapes, copy physical tapes to virtual media, or link physical tapes to virtual media for direct access.
The Replica Resources branch lists the virtual tapes that have been replicated from a remote server. Clients do not have access to replica resources.
The Database branch contains configuration information for the VTL. The database can be mirrored for high availability.
SAN Clients
The SAN Clients branch of the VTL object tree lists the backup servers that back up data to VTL libraries. By right‐clicking on this branch and its subbranches, you can add SAN clients, assign them to libraries, unassign them, view client properties, etc.
Reports
The Reports branch of the VTL object tree holds reports that you generate. Reports can cover:
■throughput
■physical resource allocation and configuration
■disk space usage
■Fibre Channel adapter status and configuration
■replication status
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