Configuration Utility: Tape Manager page

Use this page to view the tape libraries managed by Aperi. You can also run tape discovery and probe jobs.

The Tape Manager page lets you run a default CIMOM discovery job and a tape library probe job. A CIMOM discovery job and a tape library probe job are required before Aperi can monitor your tape libraries. If you do not see a tape library listed in the table, you need to run a CIMOM discovery job for the tape libraries.

There are several sections on this page. You can expand or collapse any section by clicking the + or - icon to the left of each section heading. When a section is collapsed, you will see the section heading with a status or status summary.

The top buttons are:
Refresh
Updates the contents of the Configuration Utility.
These are the sections for the Tape Manager page:
Tape Libraries
Fields
Tape Library
Label for the tape library.
Manually Entered Name
Manually entered name for the tape library.
Status
Status of the tape library. Values can be:
Normal
Indicated by a green icon.
Warning
Indicated by a yellow triangle icon.
Critical
Indicated by a red icon.
Unreachable
Indicated by a gray icon.
Buttons
Show Tape Library Details
Opens the Tape Library Details window when you select a row in the Tape Libraries table.
Storage Topology
Displays the storage topology.
CIMOM Discovery
Aperi monitors tape libraries through the CIM agents. A CIMOM discovery job and a probe job must be run to collect information about the tape library. For more information about the CIM agents, see the CIMOM section in the Services page.
Buttons
Run CIMOM Discovery Now
Creates a CIMOM discovery job using all of the defined CIM agents and does not scan the local subnet. The job is run immediately. When you run the job, a pop-up window prompts you for the job name. Enter a job name and click OK. A pop-up window informs you that the job has been submitted. Click OK. The results are displayed when the job has completed. Links to Administrative Services > Discovery > CIMOM > Run Now.
Edit CIMOM Discovery
Opens the Edit CIMOM panel so you can change the parameters for the CIMOM discovery job. Links to Administrative Services > Discovery > CIMOM.
Tape Library Probes
Buttons
Probe Default Tape Library Group Now
Creates a probe job using the default tape library group and all other default values. The job is run immediately. A warning message is displayed notifying you that this is not recommended when there are several tape libraries known to the system and they are all listed in the default group. If you have a lot of tape libraries, this could take a long time to probe. Enter a job name and then click OK. A pop-up window informs you that the job has been submitted. Click OK.
Create Probe
Opens a Create Probe window so you can create and run a probe job for the tape libraries.