Share libraries by using multiple logical libraries

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Partition a tape library into multiple logical libraries to enable simultaneous data backup and restore tasks from different applications.

You can partition the library so that it processes:

Commands from Application 1 (about Department A) in Logical Library 1
Commands from Application 2 (about Department B) in Logical Library 2
Commands from Application 3 (about Department C) in Logical Library 3

In this configuration, the tape drives and cartridges of each logical library are dedicated to that library and are not shared among other libraries. Commands that are issued by the applications travel to the library through three unique control paths. So, the data processing for Department A is confined to the tape drives and cartridges of Logical Library 1. Processing for Department B is confined to the tape drives and cartridges of Logical Library 2, and so forth.