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3-14 Initial Configuration 601354 Rev A
• If the auto import option is not enabled, VolServ leaves the
unknown media in the load port.
When an intransit medium (due to an incomplete mount
command) is imported or entered, VolServ software attempts to
complete the mount.
Auto Import During
Enter
All archives support the enter operation. An enter operation is
performed via interaction of the AO with the appropriate
archive Console. For more information about the enter
operation, refer to “Enter Media” on Page 5-4.
When the AO performs an enter operation on automated
archives, the archive robot reads the media labels and sends the
media identifiers to VolServ. If any of the media in the entry
port are unknown to VolServ or are in the intransit state, the
setting of the auto import parameter determines the action taken
by VolServ.
• If the auto import option is enabled, unknown media are
automatically imported in to the VolServ system. The
automatically imported media are assigned the target Media
Class, manufacturer name, and batch identifier specified
during archive configuration or reconfiguration.
• If the auto import option is enabled, VolServ automatically
enters intransit media (refer to the glossary) if the subject
archive contains the target media class.
• If the auto import option is not enabled, VolServ performs
actions that depend on the archive type. VolServ software:
- Leaves the subject media in the load port without
placing them on the eject list (DataTower archive)