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--- object:data_cluster [2017/10/26 01:38] – created Scott Cunliffe
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 ====== Data Cluster ======
-A Data Cluster is an arbitrary grouping of Volumes that does not depend on sequential or similar Volume-IDs.
+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 Simple Management Rules to coordinate Volume movements.
+They can be used in combination with [[object:simple_management|Simple Management Rules]] to coordinate [[object:volume|Volume]] movements.
-===== Adding A Data Cluster =====
+===== Data Cluster ID =====
-To add a Data Cluster:
+Data cluster ID's are automatically assigned as an index number when created.
-In TapeMaster, open the Media type of the required Customer and select the Data Clusters Administrative Tab.
-Right-click inside the Data Clusters Administrative Tab and select "Insert" or use the Insert key on the keyboard.
+The index number is non editable and while it can be disabled, it cannot be deleted.
-Fill out a brief description of this Data Cluster and, if necessary, insert a Parent Data Cluster for this Data Cluster to be nested under.
-===== Add Volumes to the Data Cluster. =====
+===== 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]].
-==== Adding Multiple Volumes ====
-From the Inventory tab of the required Customers media type:
-Select the Volumes in the Volume List.
-Right-click, select Special Operations, Modify, and click on Data Cluster.
-In the Data Cluster Selection window type in the Data Cluster that these Volumes should be associated with and select "OK".