Configuring Media Pools

Configure at least one media pool:

1. Launch the management console.

2. Open the Configure Media window by selecting the Configure tab at the top of the window, then selecting Media from the task pane.

3. Select the Enterprise. Right-click to reveal a context menu. Select Add Media Pool.

4. On the Add Media Pool dialog:

   1. Provide a media pool name, for example EngrPool.

   2. Select the Media Type, for example LTO. Note that the media type must match that of the tape library.

   3. Enter the minimum number of free media volumes you are allowing in the pool. When the number of free volumes falls below this number, DPX issues a warning message. A practical threshold value is 2 times the number of drives. This quantity ensures that you receive warnings early enough to acquire new media volumes.

Click Add.