You can modify partition settings any time after a partition is created. For example, you can modify the name, emulation type, barcode format, and number of assigned tape drives and slots.
The library automatically takes the partition offline before modifying it and places it back online after it has been modified.
Before deleting a tape drive from a partition, verify that it is unloaded. For information on unloading tape drives, see Unloading Tape Drives.
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NOTE: This operation should not be performed concurrently by multiple administrators logged in from different locations. You can access the appropriate screens, but you cannot apply changes while another administrator is performing the same operation. |
You need administrator privileges to modify partitions.
The Setup - Partitions screen displays.
The Modify Partition - Partition Name screen displays, where Partition Name is the name of the selected partition. The current settings of the partition appear in the Current Settings column.
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NOTE: Partition names are limited to 12 lower-case alphanumeric characters and underscores (_). |
For information about barcode formats, see Manually Creating Partitions.
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NOTE: Before deleting a tape drive from a partition, verify that it is unloaded. For information on unloading tape drives, see Unloading Tape Drives. |
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NOTE: The tape drive set as the control path for a particular partition cannot be deleted from that partition. The check box associated with the control path tape drive is grayed out. To change the control path tape drive, see Modifying Control Paths. |
The Progress Window displays. The Progress Window contains information on the action, elapsed time, and status of the requested operation.Do one of the following:
For instructions on how to save the library configuration, see Saving the Configuration.
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