Partitions are virtual sections within a library that present the appearance of multiple, separate libraries for purposes of file management, access by multiple users, or dedication to one or more host applications.
There are two ways to create partitions: automatically and manually.
Automatically — The library assigns resources proportionately among the partitions, grouping tape drives according to their interface type (SCSI, FC, or SAS) and media type. You cannot mix tape drive interface typesor media types when automatically creating partitions. You can automatically create partitions using the Web client or operator panel. See Automatically Creating Partitions.
Manually — An administrator creates partitions one at a time. Creating partitions manually gives you more control over resource allocation (you can mix tape drive interface typesand media types within a partition). You must use the Web client to create partitions manually. See Manually Creating Partitions.
You can modify a partition if you need to change its settings. For example, the partition name, barcode reporting format, and number of assigned tape drives and slots can be modified. For information on modifying partitions, see Modifying Partitions.
When a partition is no longer needed, it can be deleted. For information on deleting partitions, see Deleting Partitions.
Administrators can create, delete, and control access to all library partitions. Users can be given access to only certain partitions and denied access to others. For information on changing partition access for users, see Changing Partition Access.
Details on partitions include:
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