Use this dialog box to view the hardware and configuration information about a media.
Barcode
The number displayed on the barcode label of the media, if the library is configured as a sighted library. (Sighted library is a library with a barcode reader.)
Identifier
A user definable label for the media, if the library is configured as a blind or stand-alone library. (Blind library is a library without a barcode reader.). The label can be changed at any time without affecting the ability to backup or restore.
Product Info
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Unique ID
The unique ID generated by the MediaAgent for the media when the media was imported and discovered.
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Currently in Library
The name of the library in which the media resides.
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Last Written in Library
The name of the library in which the media was last written.
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Location
The current location of the media. If necessary, you can change the location when the media is exported from the library.
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If the media is inside the library, this field displays the storage slot or the Drive Name in which the media resides.
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If the media is outside the library and you entered a location when you exported it (e.g., Shelf 4 in Storage Room), that location is displayed here. Note that the MediaAgent system has no control over media once they leave the library; it is your responsibility to ensure that exported media are stored in the location entered.
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If the media is outside the library and was moved using a Tracking Policy, the name of the destination (library or location) is displayed.
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Previously Exported to
Displays the name of the export location, if the media was previously exported and then imported back in to the library.
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Container
When selected, indicates that the media is currently located in the container. You can also add or change the Container Name from the list.
(See Add a Container in Books Online for information on adding container names.)
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Storage Policy
The storage policy used to write to the media.
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Storage Policy Copy
The storage policy copy used to write to the media.
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Stream Number
The stream number used to write to the media. (Displayed only when the media contains data - not displayed for spare media.)
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CommCell
The CommCell ID associated with the media.
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Reuse migrated media
Displays whether the media can be reused after CommCell Migration. (Yes/No) This is based on whether the media from the migrated CommCell was specified to be re-used during the merge operation. (Displayed only when the media was migrated from another CommCell.)
Description
Use this field to enter a description about the entity. You can include information such as the entity's content, and cautionary notes.
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Media Type
Specifies the default cleaning media type in the library.
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Discovered On
The time at which the media was discovered.
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Last Exported Time
The most recent time at which the media was exported.
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Number Of Uses
Displays the number of times the selected cleaning media has been used.
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Condition
Identifies the current state of the media. When the condition is not displayed as Good, the appropriate reason is also displayed.