Add physical volume range

Use this page to add a range of unassigned physical volumes to a library attached to an IBM® TS7700.

To add a new physical volume range:
  1. From the Physical Volume Ranges page, navigate to the Physical Volume Ranges table.
  2. Select Add... from the Select Action drop-down menu.
  3. Click Go to open the Add Physical Volume Range page.
Enter values for the following fields:
Start VOLSER
The first VOLSER in a defined range.
End VOLSER
The last VOLSER in a defined range.
Media Type
The media type for all volumes in a given VOLSER range. Possible values are:
JA-ETC
Enterprise Tape Cartridge
JB-ETCL
Enterprise Extended-Length Tape Cartridge
JC-ATCD
Advanced Type C Data
JD-ATDD
Advanced Type D Data
JE (ATED)
Advanced Data E Cartridge
JJ-EETC
Enterprise Economy Tape Cartridge
JK-ATKE
Advanced Type K Economy
JL-ATLE
Advanced Type L Economy
JM (ATME)
Advanced Type E Economy Cartridge
Note: JA and JJ media are only supported for read-only operations with a 3592 E07 Tape Drive.
Home Pool
The home pool to which the VOLSER range is assigned.
To complete the operation click OK. To abandon the operation and return to the Physical Volume Ranges page, click Cancel.