10 Partitioning

Library partitioning is an optional feature that divides library resources (drive bays, storage cells, and CAPs) into smaller subsections to allow different hosts to independently use a portion of the library.

The library supports up to 16 partitions. Each partition appears as a standalone library to the host, which allows more than one application to use the library simultaneously.

Configure Partitioning

• Enable Partitioning
• Add a Partition
• Edit a Partition
• Move Storage Cells and Drive Bays to a Partition
• Delete a Partition
• Add or Remove Drives from the Media Validation Partition (Pool)
• Place a Partition Online or Offline

SCSI Host Configuration

• Assign Partitions to a SCSI Host and Alter LUN Assignment
• View the Host Connections of a Partition

CAP Ownership and Pools

• Assign a CAP Pool to a Partition
• Assign Ownership of a Shared CAP to a Partition

FAQs

• Partitioning Guidelines to Maximize Library Performance
• Why is there a Default Partition in a "Non-Partitioned" Library?
• Why is there a Media Validation Partition?
• What Occurs When You Disable Partitioning
• What Occurs to Partitions When the Physical Configuration Changes