Assigning and unassigning tape drives to a logical library

When a tape drive is installed in the library, by default it is unassigned. All unassigned drives are assigned when a logical library is created using the logical library presets. Any newly added drives can be assigned to an existing logical library individually by first selecting the unassigned drive and then selecting Actions > Assign.

A drive must be assigned to a logical library of the same media type. In addition, all drives within a logical library must be managed the same way; either library managed or application managed.

To reassign a drive from one logical library to another, use the Actions > Reassign option. The drive is automatically unassigned from its current logical library. It is possible to reassign multiple drives simultaneously if they are currently assigned to the same logical library.

To remove a drive from a logical library, first make sure the drive is empty (Actions > Eject Cartridge) and then select the Actions > Unassign option. If the drive being unassigned is a control path drive, a different drive must be designated as a control path drive before the original control path drive is unassigned.