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Configure Library for Enterprise Tape Library 3494

After all tape drives are configured as part of the installation, all tape volumes in the Enterprise Tape Library 3494 appear in the Volume Configuration dialog.

To configure your library tape volumes

  1. Select one or more tape volumes that you want to assign to the logical library.

    Note: Press and hold the Ctrl key to select multiple tape volumes.

  2. Right-click the selected tape volumes, and select Assign.

    Assigning tape volumes in the Volume Configuration dialog

    Note: Initially the tape volumes are not assigned to the Arcserve Backup server. The unassigned status is indicated by a red slash through the tape volume icon.

  3. Review your tape volume assignment and click Next.

    A message reminds you to use the Arcserve Backup Device Manager to take an inventory before you use the Enterprise Tape Library 3494.

  4. Click OK to close the message dialog.

    A summary dialog opens to show the library tape drive configuration.

  5. Click Finish to complete your library configuration.

    A message appears to confirm your successful library configuration.

  6. Click Exit.

    The library configuration summary dialog opens.

  7. Click Finish to complete your library configuration.

    A message appears to confirm your successful library configuration.

  8. Click Exit.

    The Install Summary dialog opens.

  9. After you configure your library, review the installation summary.

    The Enterprise Option for IBM 3494 status shows Installation Completed and Configuration Completed.

  10. Click Finish to complete the installation.
  11. Use the Quick Inventory option and take an inventory of the Enterprise Tape Library 3494 to detect any changes that may have occurred while the Tape Engine was stopped.