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Inventory Slots

The Inventory Slots option checks the library slots and reads the media header. It then associates the media header with the slot in which it was found (called the home slot). In this way, the Tape Engine can track changes made to media in the library. For example, media added or removed from a magazine or moved to a different slot.

Be aware of the following considerations when using the Inventory Slots option to inventory media:

To inventory slots

  1. Right-click a slot and select Inventory/Offline Slots from the pop-up menu.

    The Inventory/Offline Slots dialog opens.

    Inventory/Offline Slots dialog. Regular Inventory - read in all media information is specified.

  2. Select the slot you want to inventory. Press the Shift key to select multiple contiguous media. Press the Ctrl key to select multiple non-contiguous media. The light icon next to selected media turns green.

    Note: You can also click and drag the light icon to select multiple contiguous media.

  3. Choose one inventory method:
  4. Click OK.

    Arcserve Backup inventories the slots.