Adding or removing a media library

You can use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) to add or remove media libraries to and from a selected Virtual I/O Server (VIOS).

To add or remove media libraries by using the HMC, complete the following steps:

  1. Choose one of the following navigation options depending on the interface type of the Hardware Management Console (HMC):
    • If you are using an HMC Enhanced interface, complete the following steps:
      1. In the navigation pane, expand Systems Management > Servers.
      2. In the work pane, select the server on which you want to add or remove a media library.
      3. Select Manage PowerVM by using one of the following options to open the PowerVM Configuration page:
        • Click the menu next to the server name and select Manage PowerVM.
        • In the work pane, click Manage PowerVM.
    • If you are using an HMC Enhanced+ interface, complete the following steps:
      1. In the navigation pane, click the Resources icon The icon represents the Resources function of the HMC.
      2. Click All Systems. The All Systems page is displayed.
      3. In the work pane, select a system and click Actions > View System Properties. You can view and change the properties of the system that are listed under the PowerVM area.
  2. In the PowerVM area, click Virtual Storage. The Virtual Storage page opens with the VIOS partitions listed in a table, in the Virtual Storage Management tab.
  3. Right-click the VIOS and select Manage Virtual Storage. The Virtual Storage Management window opens.
  4. Select the options to either add or remove a media library.
  5. Click Apply to apply the changes.



Last updated: Tue, June 12, 2018