====== Data Cluster ======

A Data Cluster is an arbitrary grouping of [[object:volume|Volumes]] that does not depend on sequential or similar [[object:volume|Volume-IDs]]. 

They can be used in combination with [[object:simple_management|Simple Management Rules]] to coordinate [[object:volume|Volume]] movements.

===== Data Cluster ID =====

Data cluster ID's are automatically assigned as an index number when created.

The index number is non editable and while it can be disabled, it cannot be deleted.

===== Data Cluster Description =====

A data cluster has a description field to allow the assigning of a user friendly text identifiable name.

===== Dependencies =====

===== Creating a Data Cluster =====

A data cluster object can be created using [[desktop:master|TapeTrack TapeMaster]].

  * [[:master:data_cluster|Adding and managing a data cluster with TapeMaster]].