Defining an Automated Library

To define an automated SCSI library, first complete the following fields and then click Finish, or click Cancel to end the task.

Note: A library can only be accessed by one source. This can be either a Tivoli Storage Manager server or a data mover. 

Library Name

Enter the name of the library to be defined. The maximum length of this name is 30 characters.

World Wide Name

Enter the Fibre Channel world wide name of the library if the library will be accessed by a data mover for outboard copy operations. 

Note: This field only applies to the Windows platform.

Serial Number

Enter the serial number of the library being defined.  This parameter is optional.  The default is AUTODETECT.

Autodetect Specify that when the path to the library is defined, the serial number will be automatically detected.
serial number Specify the serial number.

If you enter a serial number, then the number you enter will be compared to the one detected by Tivoli Storage Manager.  If the numbers do not compare, the command will fail.

Share Library

If you are defining a library manager, select Yes.  The default is No.

Yes Specifies that the library is to be shared by one or more other Tivoli Storage Manager servers in a storage area network (SAN).  This parameter is valid for SCSI libraries only.
No Specifies that the library will not be shared.

Note: SCSI libraries in a NAS environment cannot be shared with another library.