Sun Microsystems Virtual Tape Library manual Configuring physical libraries and devices

Managing virtual libraries

Configuring physical libraries and devices

VTL software supports either direct‐attached libraries or, optionally, shared libraries managed by ACSLS/Library Station software.

■If you are using a direct‐attached library, see “Managing direct‐attached physical tape storage” on page 34.

■If you are using a shared library, see “Managing ACSLS and Library Station tape pools” on page 38.

Managing direct‐attached physical tape storage

If you have a direct‐attached library or device, you must assign the library or device to VTL using the VTL console software. Carry out the following tasks:

■“Preparing physical libraries and devices for assignment” on page 34

■“Assigning direct‐attached physical tape libraries/devices” on page 37.

▼Preparing physical libraries and devices for assignment

1.If you have not added a new physical library or tape device, stop here and go to the next task.

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