To update this device class, first complete the following fields and then click Finish, or click Cancel to end the task.
Enter the maximum number of tape volumes that can be simultaneously mounted for the device class.
Enter the maximum length of time, in minutes, to wait for a tape volume to be mounted.
Enter the amount of time, in minutes, to retain an idle tape volume before dismounting it.
Enter the maximum amount of data the server can store in the volumes categorized by this device class. This parameter is optional.
The value must be an integer followed by one of these units:
K | Kilobyte |
M | Megabyte |
G | Gigabyte |
Enter the estimated capacity for the volumes categorized by this device class.
If a value other than 0 was specified for the Maximum Capacity, this value is ignored.
The value must be an integer followed by one of these units:
K | Kilobyte |
M | Megabyte |
G | Gigabyte |
For more information on the default estimated capacity, see the Format heading.
Enter the expiration date that is placed on the tape labels for this device class, which are used for allocation. This parameter is optional.
Possible values are:
yyddd | Specifies the expiration date for this device class in YYDDD format. |
yyyyddd | Specifies the expiration date for this device class in YYYYDDD format. |
Enter the tape format. This parameter is optional.
If you specify the 3490B or 3490C tape format, you can use the Length parameter to specify the length of the CARTRIDGE tape.
Note: The actual capacities may vary depending on which cartridges and drives are used.
Format | Estimated Capacity | Description |
DRIVE | Determined by drive capacity. | Specifies that the server selects the highest format that can be supported by the tape drive. |
3480 | 180MB | 18-track basic recording format |
3480XF | 180MB | 18-track compressed recording format |
3490 Base | 180MB | 18-track basic or compressed recording format (CST)
3490 Base devices include Models A01, A02, A10, A20, B02, B04, B20, B40, D41, and D42. |
3490B | See note above.
360MB 720MB |
36-track
Uncompressed (basic) recording format (CST) Compressed recording format (ECCST) |
3490C | See note above.
360MB 720MB |
36-track
Uncompressed (basic) recording format (CST) Compressed recording format (ECCST) |
Enter the media type that identifies the length of the tape used for 3490 Basic and 3490 Compacted recording format. This parameter is optional.
Use this parameter in conjunction with the Format parameter to specify the length for Cartridge tape devices with the 3490B or 3490C tape formats (36 track).
Possible values are:
ANY | Specifies that the system uses the type of media that is available. |
CST | Specifies that only Cartridge System Tapes are allowed. |
ECCST | Specifies that only Enhanced Capacity Cartridge System Tapes are allowed. |
Enter what you want shown on the tape drive display. This parameter is optional.
Possible values are:
ALTERNATE | Specifies the tape drive to display the volume serial number (volser), alternating with "Tivoli Storage Manager" on the tape drive. |
VOLSER | Specifies the tape drive to display only the volume serial number (volser) of the tape on the tape drive. |