Defining an Automated Drive

To define a drive to a library, complete the following fields and then click Finish, or click Cancel to end this task.

Library Name

Enter the name of the library to which the drive is to be assigned. This parameter is required. The specified library must have been previously defined.

Drive Name

Enter the name assigned to the drive. This parameter is required. The maximum length of this name is 30 characters.

Device Name

Enter the name of the device as known to the device driver. This parameter is required.

Element

Enter the element address of the drive.

Device Online

Select an option.

Yes Specifies that the drive is to be available for use. Yes is the default.
No Specifies that the drive will not be online.