Media Management Tape Slot and Media Utilization Report

This report displays the tape slot and media utilization information for the selected CommCell in the time range specified. Data includes the CommCell's tape slot counts as well as the number of the tape slots that are used versus those that are empty. Media detail for the CommCell includes the tape slot count information as well as whether the media is active, full, retired, bad, read only, etc.

This report should be generated periodically to fully understand how the media and tape slots are utilized in each CommCell, and to learn their current status. Knowing this information is useful in determining or troubleshooting any potential issues. From the report you can quickly identify media that is full or even bad, which can lead to job failure and possibly, loss of data.  

Tape Slot Report Type

Cell Slot Status

Slot Chart

Displays the used and empty tape slot counts per CommCell. The chart graphs them according to the time range selected.

Slot Detail

Displays the used and empty tape slot counts per CommCell. The table graphs them according to the time range selected.

Media Report Type

Cell Media Status

Media Chart

Displays the media count per CommCell. Within the count, the media status is displayed. The chart graphs them according to the time range selected.

Media Detail

Displays the media count per CommCell. Within the count, the media status is displayed. The table graphs them according to the time range selected.

Media status information indicates whether or not the media is:

  • Active
  • Bad
  • Retired
  • Full
  • Idle/Spare
  • Overwrite Protected
  • Appendable
  • Cleaning
  • Undiscovered
  • Read Only
  • Foreign
  • Other