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Configuring Tape Storage

Use the following procedure to configure a tape storage.

Note

  • Even though the tape media use the same storage pool, the primary backups and the auxiliary copy jobs require a dedicated tape media.

  • The Operating System of the MediaAgent may drop or rediscover devices at certain times. You can perform scan hardware operation to confirm, reconnect or update devices. The operation ensures that the CommCell environment and the Operating System of the MediaAgent are in sync.

Before You Begin

You must attach a tape library to the MediaAgent that is used for configuring the tape storage.

Procedure

  1. From the navigation pane, go to Storage >Tape.

    The Tape page appears.

  2. In the upper-right corner of the page, click Add to add a tape storage.

    The Add tape dialog box appears.

  3. From the MediaAgent list, select the MediaAgent to which the tape library is attached.

  4. Click Scan hardware.

    The tape library attached to the selected MediaAgent is detected and appears as Not configured.

  5. Click Select all or click the library that you wish to configure.

  6. Click Save.

Result

After configuring a tape storage, the following storage pools will be created automatically:

  • A Direct Backup Storage Pool that can be selected for running backups.

  • A Secondary Copy Storage Pool that can be selected for running auxiliary copy jobs.

Video: Configure Tape Storage

To view information about configuring tape storage, see the following video.

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