Because there is more to tape management than you ever realized https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/ 2026-04-06T04:09:29+00:00 https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/ https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/_media/logo.png text/html 2025-01-21T22:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/object/container?rev=1737497272&do=diff Container A Container represents one physical object that is to be tracked and can contain other assigned Volumes. Common Container include: * Box * Transport Container (eg. Turtle Case) Container-ID A Container-ID is a String of characters associated with a Container. text/html 2025-01-21T22:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/object/customer?rev=1737497272&do=diff Customer A Customer represents an owner, or parent entity, of a group of media types and the media within them. Customer-ID A Customer-ID is a String of up to 4 alphanumeric characters and is permanently assigned at creation. Each Customer object's ID must be unique. text/html 2025-01-21T22:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/object/data_cluster?rev=1737497272&do=diff Data Cluster A Data Cluster is an arbitrary grouping of Volumes that does not depend on sequential or similar Volume-IDs. They can be used in combination with Simple Management Rules to coordinate Volume movements. Data Cluster ID Data cluster ID's are automatically assigned as an index number when created. text/html 2025-01-21T22:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/object/dataset?rev=1737497272&do=diff Volume Datasets The Datasets Tab in the Volume Properties Window displays a list of Datasets associated with the selected Volume. A Dataset is a piece of information or file stored on a Volume. Adding Datasets Datasets can be added to the volume by either: text/html 2025-01-21T22:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/object/group?rev=1737497272&do=diff Group Group-ID Dependencies * User (peer) Creating a Group Object A Group Object can be created using TapeTrack TapeMaster. * Adding and managing a Group in TapeTrack TapeMaster. text/html 2025-01-21T22:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/object/media?rev=1737497272&do=diff Media Type Media is usually separated in TapeTrack according to the media type (eg LTO, CD or 359x). Media generations, such as LTO3 and LTO4, are traditionally grouped together. Media types can be added, or removed, as required for each customer. text/html 2025-01-21T22:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/object/options?rev=1737497272&do=diff Volume Options The Options Tab in the Volume Properties Window provides options for each Volume, including: * Data Cluster: Data Cluster Volume is assigned to. * Stage * Percentage Used: Percentage of Volume capacity used. * Cartridge Generation: Generation of Cartridge (eg. LTO4, LTO6). text/html 2025-01-21T22:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/object/overview?rev=1737497272&do=diff TapeTrack Object In TapeTrack, an Object is a modifiable variable. Objects have many different manifestations and utilities depending on their function. List of Objects * Customers * Media Types * Repositories * Volumes * Users * Zones * Groups text/html 2025-01-21T22:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/object/repository?rev=1737497272&do=diff Repository A Repository represents the general location of a Volume, such as in a Library, on a scratch rack or at a vault. Repository-ID A Repository-ID is a String of up to four alphanumeric characters and is permanently assigned at creation. Each Repository-ID must be unique within its' text/html 2025-01-21T22:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/object/simple_management?rev=1737497272&do=diff Simple Management Rules Simple Management rules allow automation of a Volumes next move date based on matching preset criteria. The rules can filter off Media-ID, Volume-ID, Data cluster, from Repository and/or to Repository values. Enabling Simple Management Simple Management can be enabled for a Target text/html 2025-01-21T22:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/object/user?rev=1737497272&do=diff User A TapeTrack User represents the identity of a task or person who is authorized to connect to a TapeTrack Framework Server. A User uses either their User-ID, or Email address, along with credentials such as a password to authenticate themselves before being granted access to the TapeTrack system. text/html 2025-01-21T22:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/object/veriscore?rev=1737497272&do=diff Volume VeriScore The VeriScore™ Tab in the Volume Properties Window displays VeriScore™ information for each Volume, including: * Scan Date: The last time the Volume was placed on a VeriScore™ scanner. * Mount: How many times the Volume has been mounted in a drive. text/html 2025-01-21T22:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/object/volume_current?rev=1737497272&do=diff Volume Current Location A Volumes Current Location is the last Repository the Volume was confirmed at. If the Current Location matches the Target Location it is also the physical location the Volume should be at. If Slotting is enabled the Current Location will include the Slot allocation details as well. text/html 2025-01-21T22:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/object/volume_identity?rev=1737497272&do=diff Volume Identity The Identity tab of the Volumes properties displays the Volume's unique identification Attributes including Customer-ID, Media-ID and Volume-ID as well as other data specific to the volume's identity. The Volume Attributes panel displays: * Customer-ID and Description. * Media-ID and Description. * Volume-ID. The text/html 2025-01-21T22:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/object/volume_notes?rev=1737497272&do=diff Volume Notes Notes can be permanently attached to volumes to record information useful in day to day operations, such as volume damage, current stored data or other reasons you may find helpful. The Notes tab show the date each note was added to the volume, who added the note and the note text itself. text/html 2025-01-21T22:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/object/volume_scanned?rev=1737497272&do=diff Volume Scanned Location A Volumes Current Location is the last Repository the Volume was confirmed at. If the Current Location matches the Target Location it is also the physical location the Volume should be at. If Slotting is enabled the Current Location will include the Slot allocation details as well. text/html 2025-01-21T22:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/object/volume_target?rev=1737497272&do=diff Volume Target Location When a Volume is placed in a move from its' Current Location to another Location, that other Location is a Target Location. Once the Volume is confirmed at the Target Location, the Volume's Current Location is updated to match the Target Location, removing the text/html 2025-01-21T22:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/object/volume?rev=1737497272&do=diff Volume A Volume represents one physical object that is to be tracked. Common Volumes include: * LTO cartridge * 3420 reel * Compact disc * USB thumb drive * Turtle tape case Volume-ID A Volume-ID is a String of characters associated with a Volume. text/html 2025-01-21T22:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rtfm.tapetrack.com/object/zone?rev=1737497272&do=diff Zones A Zone is a specific location where Volumes can be Slotted. Most commonly Zones are shelving units, cabinets, or high-density storage drawers. Creating Zones Zones can be set using the Zone Administration utility in the Administration Menu. Associating a Zone with a Repository