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<translate>See also: [[Special:MyLanguage/Drives_4.4|Drives]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Media_pools_4.4|Media pools]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Managing_EOL|Managing EOL]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Media_4.4|Media]]</translate>
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See also: [[Special:MyLanguage/Drives_4.4|Drives]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Media_pools_4.4|Media pools]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Managing_EOL|Managing EOL]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Media_4.4|Media]]</translate>
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<translate>Problems? Check the [[Special:MyLanguage/Troubleshooting_Guide|Troubleshooting Guide]].</translate>
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<translate>RDX is a disk-based removable storage which is intended as a replacement of a tape storage. RDX storage system offers reliable storage for backup, archive, data interchange and disaster recovery. It is based on the removable hard disk drives as well as solid state drives for storing big amounts of the backup data.  
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RDX is a disk-based removable storage which is intended as a replacement of a tape storage. RDX storage system offers reliable storage for backup, archive, data interchange and disaster recovery. It is based on the removable hard disk drives as well as solid state drives for storing big amounts of the backup data.  


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RDX uses SATA (hardware interface for connecting drives to the computer) for connecting the removable media in the drive and the USB port with external drive or SATA with internal drive for the connection to the computer. Note that WORM (Write Once Read Many) media are also available.
RDX uses SATA (hardware interface for connecting drives to the computer) for connecting the removable media in the drive and the USB port with external drive or SATA with internal drive for the connection to the computer. Note that WORM (Write Once Read Many) media are also available.


== {{anchor|RDX_configuration}}Configuring RDX drives ==
== {{anchor|RDX_configuration}}Configuring RDX drives == <!--T:16-->


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To configure the RDX drives, proceed as follows:</translate>
To configure the RDX drives, proceed as follows:</translate>
#<translate>[[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_configure_RDX_Drives#new_drive_group|Create a new RDX drive group.]]</translate>
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#<translate>[[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_configure_RDX_Drives#add_RDX_drives|Add a new RDX drive.]]</translate>
[[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_configure_RDX_Drives#new_drive_group|Create a new RDX drive group.]]</translate>
#<translate>[[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_configure_RDX_Drives#media_pool|Create a new media pool for the RDX drives.]]</translate>
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#<translate>[[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_configure_RDX_Drives#media_type|If required, create a new media type.]]</translate>
[[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_configure_RDX_Drives#add_RDX_drives|Add a new RDX drive.]]</translate>
#<translate>[[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_configure_RDX_Drives#media|Add media to a media pool.]]
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[[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_configure_RDX_Drives#media_pool|Create a new media pool for the RDX drives.]]</translate>
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[[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_configure_RDX_Drives#media_type|If required, create a new media type.]]</translate>
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[[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_configure_RDX_Drives#media|Add media to a media pool.]]


=== {{anchor|new_drive_group}}Creating a new drive group ===
=== {{anchor|new_drive_group}}Creating a new drive group === <!--T:23-->


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You have to create a new drive group for the RDX drives. From the '''Components''' -> '''Drives''', click the '''New Group''' button and create a new drive group called ''RDX''.</translate> <br />
You have to create a new drive group for the RDX drives. From the '''Components''' -> '''Drives''', click the '''New Group''' button and create a new drive group called ''RDX''.</translate> <br />
<translate>[[Image:RDX_drive_group.png|link=]]</translate>
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<translate>=== {{anchor|add_RDX_drives}}Device configuration and adding a new drive===
<translate>=== {{anchor|add_RDX_drives}}Device configuration and adding a new drive=== <!--T:26-->


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Depending on your operating system, proceed to one of the following sections.
Depending on your operating system, proceed to one of the following sections.


==== {{anchor|device_Linux}}Device configuration on Linux ====
==== {{anchor|device_Linux}}Device configuration on Linux ==== <!--T:28-->


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To enable SEP sesam to access the removable device, ensure that you have sufficient privileges with read and write access to the device file for the RDX drive. By default, such access is granted only to the root user.
To enable SEP sesam to access the removable device, ensure that you have sufficient privileges with read and write access to the device file for the RDX drive. By default, such access is granted only to the root user.


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Before you can configure the RDX drive on Linux, you have to check which ''device name'' is used for the RDX drive. If you attach the RDX drive to the Linux system, most distributions will automatically mount it (e.g., in {{Path|/media}}).</translate>
Before you can configure the RDX drive on Linux, you have to check which ''device name'' is used for the RDX drive. If you attach the RDX drive to the Linux system, most distributions will automatically mount it (e.g., in {{Path|/media}}).</translate>
*<translate>If this is not the case, check by the <tt>dmesg</tt> command, which device is used for the RDX drive (usually {{Path|/dev/sdXY}}).</translate>
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*<translate>It is important that each time you change the RDX drive, it is detected with the same device name. You can detect it with the ''udev rule''. For details, see [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/udev#About_udev_rules About udev rules].</translate>
If this is not the case, check by the <tt>dmesg</tt> command, which device is used for the RDX drive (usually {{Path|/dev/sdXY}}).</translate>
*<translate>It is also recommended to format the inserted ''RDX tapes'' with a common Linux file system (<tt>ext3/reiserfs/xfs</tt>).
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It is important that each time you change the RDX drive, it is detected with the same device name. You can detect it with the ''udev rule''. For details, see [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/udev#About_udev_rules About udev rules].</translate>
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It is also recommended to format the inserted ''RDX tapes'' with a common Linux file system (<tt>ext3/reiserfs/xfs</tt>).


===={{anchor|drive_Linux}} Adding a new RDX drive on Linux ====
===={{anchor|drive_Linux}} Adding a new RDX drive on Linux ==== <!--T:34-->


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After the drive group has been created, add a new drive to the RDX drive group.</translate>
After the drive group has been created, add a new drive to the RDX drive group.</translate>
<ol><li><translate>From the '''Components''' -> '''Drives''', select the '''RDX drive group''' and click the '''New Drive''' button. The ''New drive'' window opens. Specify a drive name, type, and path for removable media – see [[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_configure_RDX_Drives#device_linux|device name of your RDX drive]] above.</translate></li>
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<li><translate>Under the ''Drive'' tab, specify the following options:</translate></li>
From the '''Components''' -> '''Drives''', select the '''RDX drive group''' and click the '''New Drive''' button. The ''New drive'' window opens. Specify a drive name, type, and path for removable media – see [[Special:MyLanguage/How_to_configure_RDX_Drives#device_linux|device name of your RDX drive]] above.</translate></li>
*<translate>''Drive Number:'' will be automatically assigned</translate>
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*<translate>''Drive Name:'' will be automatically assigned</translate>
Under the ''Drive'' tab, specify the following options:</translate></li>
*<translate>''Loader:'' No Loader</translate>
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*<translate>'''''Drive Type''':''</translate> DISK_CHNG
''Drive Number:'' will be automatically assigned</translate>
*<translate>'''''Device Server''':'' Your backup server or the system to which the drive is attached.</translate>
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*<translate>''Drive Group:''</translate> RDX  
''Drive Name:'' will be automatically assigned</translate>
*<translate>'''''Path for removable media''':'' Volume name of the DISK_CHNG media with the directory, e.g., ''/media/rdx-mountpoint''.</translate>
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''Loader:'' No Loader</translate>
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'''''Drive Type''':''</translate> DISK_CHNG
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'''''Device Server''':'' Your backup server or the system to which the drive is attached.</translate>
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''Drive Group:''</translate> RDX  
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'''''Path for removable media''':'' Volume name of the DISK_CHNG media with the directory, e.g., ''/media/rdx-mountpoint''.</translate>
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<li><translate>Switch to the ''Options'' tab and proceed as follows:</translate></li>
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*<translate>''Device Path:''   Mount point where the media will be mounted.</translate>
Switch to the ''Options'' tab and proceed as follows:</translate></li>
*<translate>''Auto Unload:''   yes</translate>
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*<translate>''Mount Command:''   mount</translate>
''Device Path:''   Mount point where the media will be mounted.</translate>
*<translate>''Unmount command:''   umount</translate>
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*<translate>''Eject command:''   eject</translate><br />
''Auto Unload:''   yes</translate>
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''Mount Command:''   mount</translate>
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''Unmount command:''   umount</translate>
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''Eject command:''   eject</translate><br />
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<li><translate>Click '''OK''' to add a new drive.</translate></li></ol>
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Click '''OK''' to add a new drive.</translate></li></ol>


<translate>==== Adding a new drive on Windows ====
<translate>==== Adding a new drive on Windows ==== <!--T:54-->


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Once you created the RDX drive group, add a new drive to it.</translate>
Once you created the RDX drive group, add a new drive to it.</translate>
<ol><li><translate>From the '''Components''' -> '''Drives''', select the '''RDX drive group''' and click the '''New Drive''' button. The ''New drive'' window opens.</translate> </li>
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<li><translate>Under the ''Drive'' tab, specify the following options:</translate></li>
From the '''Components''' -> '''Drives''', select the '''RDX drive group''' and click the '''New Drive''' button. The ''New drive'' window opens.</translate> </li>
*<translate>''Drive Number:'' will be automatically assigned</translate>
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*<translate>''Drive Name:'' will be automatically assigned</translate>
Under the ''Drive'' tab, specify the following options:</translate></li>
*<translate>''Loader:'' No Loader</translate>
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*<translate>'''''Drive Type''':''</translate> DISK_CHNG
''Drive Number:'' will be automatically assigned</translate>
*<translate>'''''Device Server''':'' Your backup server or the system to which the drive is attached.</translate>
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*<translate>''Drive Group:''</translate> RDX  
''Drive Name:'' will be automatically assigned</translate>
*<translate>'''''Path for removable media''':'' Volume name of the DISK_CHNG media with the directory, e.g., ''E:/SESAM-DISK''.</translate><br />
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''Loader:'' No Loader</translate>
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'''''Drive Type''':''</translate> DISK_CHNG
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'''''Device Server''':'' Your backup server or the system to which the drive is attached.</translate>
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''Drive Group:''</translate> RDX  
*<translate><!--T:64-->
'''''Path for removable media''':'' Volume name of the DISK_CHNG media with the directory, e.g., ''E:/SESAM-DISK''.</translate><br />
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<li><translate>Switch to the ''Options'' tab. Specify the '''drive letter''' for the ''Device Path'' and <tt>'''sm_eject_media'''</tt> for the ''Eject command'', as shown in the screenshot.</translate><br />  
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<translate>[[Image:RDX_drive_windows_options.jpg|link=]]</translate>
Switch to the ''Options'' tab. Specify the '''drive letter''' for the ''Device Path'' and <tt>'''sm_eject_media'''</tt> for the ''Eject command'', as shown in the screenshot.</translate><br />  
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<li><translate>Click '''OK''' to add a new drive.</translate></li></ol>
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Click '''OK''' to add a new drive.</translate></li></ol>


<translate>=== {{anchor|media_pool}}Creating a new media pool ===
<translate>=== {{anchor|media_pool}}Creating a new media pool === <!--T:69-->


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After you have successfully created a drive, create a new media pool.  
After you have successfully created a drive, create a new media pool.  


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From the '''Components''' -> '''Media Pools''', click the '''New Media Pool''' button. In the ''New Media Pool'' window specify the name of the pool (e.g., ''RDX_pool''), select RDX drive group and specify the [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#retention_time|retention time]]. For details, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Managing_EOL|Managing EOL]].</translate><br />
From the '''Components''' -> '''Media Pools''', click the '''New Media Pool''' button. In the ''New Media Pool'' window specify the name of the pool (e.g., ''RDX_pool''), select RDX drive group and specify the [[Special:MyLanguage/SEP_sesam_Glossary#retention_time|retention time]]. For details, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Managing_EOL|Managing EOL]].</translate><br />
<translate>[[Image:RDX_new_pool.jpg|link=]]</translate>
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<translate>==== {{anchor|media_type}}Create a new media type (if required) ====
<translate>==== {{anchor|media_type}}Create a new media type (if required) ==== <!--T:73-->


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Under the '''Configuration''' -> '''Media Types''', check whether a media type '''DISK-RESERVE_1GB''' exists, as shown in the screenshot.</translate><br />
Under the '''Configuration''' -> '''Media Types''', check whether a media type '''DISK-RESERVE_1GB''' exists, as shown in the screenshot.</translate><br />
<translate>[[Image:RDX_media_type.png|link=]]</translate>
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<translate>If it does not exist, create it by clicking '''New''' button in the ''Media Types'' window and specify the options, as shown in the screenshot.</translate><br />
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<translate>[[Image:RDX_new_media_type.png|link=]]</translate>
If it does not exist, create it by clicking '''New''' button in the ''Media Types'' window and specify the options, as shown in the screenshot.</translate><br />
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<translate>=== {{anchor|media}}Add media to a media pool ===
<translate>=== {{anchor|media}}Add media to a media pool === <!--T:78-->


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Add your first RDX media to the RDX media pool. You have to repeat this step for all RDX removable media.</translate>  
Add your first RDX media to the RDX media pool. You have to repeat this step for all RDX removable media.</translate>  
{{<translate>note</translate>|<translate>On Windows, the directory which is specified as a ''Path for removable media'' has to exist on media before adding it to the media pool.</translate>}}
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note</translate>|<translate><!--T:81-->
On Windows, the directory which is specified as a ''Path for removable media'' has to exist on media before adding it to the media pool.</translate>}}


<translate>From the '''Components''' -> '''Media Pools''', select previously created media pool (RDX_pool) and click the '''New Medium''' button. In the ''Adding a new media'' window specify media pool, media type, drive, etc., as shown in the screenshot.</translate><br />
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<translate>[[Image:RDX_add_new_media.jpg]]</translate>
From the '''Components''' -> '''Media Pools''', select previously created media pool (RDX_pool) and click the '''New Medium''' button. In the ''Adding a new media'' window specify media pool, media type, drive, etc., as shown in the screenshot.</translate><br />
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[[Image:RDX_add_new_media.jpg]]</translate>
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{{<translate>note</translate>|<translate>If you are unable to add new media, check the day protocol under '''Logging''' -> '''Day Log''' on the SEP sesam Server for possible errors. For details, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Day_Log_4.4|Day Log]].</translate>}}
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If you are unable to add new media, check the day protocol under '''Logging''' -> '''Day Log''' on the SEP sesam Server for possible errors. For details, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Day_Log_4.4|Day Log]].</translate>}}


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==See also==
==See also== <!--T:86-->
[[Special:MyLanguage/Drives_4.4|Drives]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Media_pools_4.4|Media pools]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Managing_EOL|Managing EOL]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Media_4.4|Media]]</translate>
[[Special:MyLanguage/Drives_4.4|Drives]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Media_pools_4.4|Media pools]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Managing_EOL|Managing EOL]] – [[Special:MyLanguage/Media_4.4|Media]]</translate>

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Overview

RDX is a disk-based removable storage which is intended as a replacement of a tape storage. RDX storage system offers reliable storage for backup, archive, data interchange and disaster recovery. It is based on the removable hard disk drives as well as solid state drives for storing big amounts of the backup data.

RDX uses SATA (hardware interface for connecting drives to the computer) for connecting the removable media in the drive and the USB port with external drive or SATA with internal drive for the connection to the computer. Note that WORM (Write Once Read Many) media are also available.

Configuring RDX drives

To configure the RDX drives, proceed as follows:

  1. Create a new RDX drive group.
  2. Add a new RDX drive.
  3. Create a new media pool for the RDX drives.
  4. If required, create a new media type.
  5. Add media to a media pool.

Creating a new drive group

You have to create a new drive group for the RDX drives. From the Components -> Drives, click the New Group button and create a new drive group called RDX.
RDX drive group.png

Device configuration and adding a new drive

Depending on your operating system, proceed to one of the following sections.

Device configuration on Linux

To enable SEP sesam to access the removable device, ensure that you have sufficient privileges with read and write access to the device file for the RDX drive. By default, such access is granted only to the root user.

Before you can configure the RDX drive on Linux, you have to check which device name is used for the RDX drive. If you attach the RDX drive to the Linux system, most distributions will automatically mount it (e.g., in /media).

  • If this is not the case, check by the dmesg command, which device is used for the RDX drive (usually /dev/sdXY).
  • It is important that each time you change the RDX drive, it is detected with the same device name. You can detect it with the udev rule. For details, see About udev rules.
  • It is also recommended to format the inserted RDX tapes with a common Linux file system (ext3/reiserfs/xfs).

Adding a new RDX drive on Linux

After the drive group has been created, add a new drive to the RDX drive group.

  1. From the Components -> Drives, select the RDX drive group and click the New Drive button. The New drive window opens. Specify a drive name, type, and path for removable media – see device name of your RDX drive above.
  2. Under the Drive tab, specify the following options:
    • Drive Number: will be automatically assigned
    • Drive Name: will be automatically assigned
    • Loader: No Loader
    • Drive Type: DISK_CHNG
    • Device Server: Your backup server or the system to which the drive is attached.
    • Drive Group: RDX
    • Path for removable media: Volume name of the DISK_CHNG media with the directory, e.g., /media/rdx-mountpoint.
    RDX drive linux.jpg
  3. Switch to the Options tab and proceed as follows:
    • Device Path: Mount point where the media will be mounted.
    • Auto Unload: yes
    • Mount Command: mount
    • Unmount command: umount
    • Eject command: eject
    RDX drive linux options.jpg
  4. Click OK to add a new drive.

Adding a new drive on Windows

Once you created the RDX drive group, add a new drive to it.

  1. From the Components -> Drives, select the RDX drive group and click the New Drive button. The New drive window opens.
  2. Under the Drive tab, specify the following options:
    • Drive Number: will be automatically assigned
    • Drive Name: will be automatically assigned
    • Loader: No Loader
    • Drive Type: DISK_CHNG
    • Device Server: Your backup server or the system to which the drive is attached.
    • Drive Group: RDX
    • Path for removable media: Volume name of the DISK_CHNG media with the directory, e.g., E:/SESAM-DISK.
    RDX drive windows.jpg
  3. Switch to the Options tab. Specify the drive letter for the Device Path and sm_eject_media for the Eject command, as shown in the screenshot.
    RDX drive windows options.jpg
  4. Click OK to add a new drive.

Creating a new media pool

After you have successfully created a drive, create a new media pool.

From the Components -> Media Pools, click the New Media Pool button. In the New Media Pool window specify the name of the pool (e.g., RDX_pool), select RDX drive group and specify the retention time. For details, see Managing EOL.
RDX new pool.jpg

Create a new media type (if required)

Under the Configuration -> Media Types, check whether a media type DISK-RESERVE_1GB exists, as shown in the screenshot.
RDX media type.png
If it does not exist, create it by clicking New button in the Media Types window and specify the options, as shown in the screenshot.
RDX new media type.png

Add media to a media pool

Add your first RDX media to the RDX media pool. You have to repeat this step for all RDX removable media.

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On Windows, the directory which is specified as a Path for removable media has to exist on media before adding it to the media pool.

From the Components -> Media Pools, select previously created media pool (RDX_pool) and click the New Medium button. In the Adding a new media window specify media pool, media type, drive, etc., as shown in the screenshot.
RDX add new media.jpg

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If you are unable to add new media, check the day protocol under Logging -> Day Log on the SEP sesam Server for possible errors. For details, see Day Log.

See also

DrivesMedia poolsManaging EOLMedia