1. Library Guide
  2. Partitioning
  3. Partitioning Guidelines to Maximize Library Performance

Partitioning Guidelines to Maximize Library Performance

Follow best practices when partitioning to maximize library performance.

  • Partition storage slots in the largest blocks possible. Cluster cartridges and drives together based on workload. Ensure that each partition has an adequate number of data cartridges, scratch cartridges, and tape drives to support peak workload.
  • Avoid partitioning individual drives and storage cells. Individually add and remove resources only when you need to fine-tune a partition that has already been broadly defined in larger blocks.
  • Install enough CAPs to provide at least one CAP for each partition. This allows each partition to contain a dedicated CAP.
  • For quicker enter and ejects, partition storage cells close to the CAPs. For quicker access to stored data, partition storage cells close to the drives.