Deleting Partitions

A partition can be deleted when it is no longer needed or in preparation for removing a module from the library. After a partition is deleted, its resources (tape drives and slots) become unassigned and can be used to create new partitions or added to existing partitions.

Before deleting a partition, unload cartridges from the tape drives within the partition and then export all cartridges from the partition. Remove the cartridges from the I/E station after exporting them. For information on unloading tape drives, see Unloading Tape Drives. For information on exporting cartridges, see Exporting Cartridges. You can also remove cartridges by opening the access door and removing them by hand (but be careful not to remove tape cartridges belonging to other partitions).

Deleting a partition does not delete users assigned to that partition. However, if these users are not assigned to other partitions, they will not be able to perform any library operations. For information on how to assign a user to another partition, see Changing Partition Access.

NOTE: You might need to modify settings in your host application as a result of deleting a partition. See your host application documentation for more information.

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 must have administrator privileges to delete partitions.

  1. From the Setup menu, select Partitions.

    The Setup - Partitions screen displays.

  2. Select a partition to delete and click Delete.

    One or more of the following dialogs appear:

  3. Save the library configuration.

    For instructions on how to save the library configuration, see Saving the Configuration.

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