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--- object:data_cluster [2017/11/03 01:23] – [Adding Multiple Volumes] 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.
-{{:lite:lite_data_clusters.png}}
+===== Data Cluster ID =====
-===== Adding A Data Cluster =====
-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.
-{{:lite:lite_data_clusters_add.png}}
+===== Data Cluster Description =====
-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.
+A data cluster has a description field to allow the assigning of a user friendly text identifiable name.
-{{:lite:lite_data_clusters_add_cluster.png}}
+===== Dependencies =====
-===== Add Volumes to the Data Cluster. =====
+===== Creating a Data Cluster =====
-==== Adding Multiple Volumes ====
+A data cluster object can be created using [[desktop:master|TapeTrack TapeMaster]].
-From the Inventory tab of the required Customers media type:
+  * [[:master:data_cluster|Adding and managing a data cluster with TapeMaster]].
-Select the Volumes in the Volume List.
-Right-click, select ''Special Operations'' -> ''Modify'' -> ''Data Cluster''.
-{{:lite:lite_data_clusters_add_volumes_select.png}}
-In the Data Cluster Selection window type in the Data Cluster that these Volumes should be associated with, and select from the clusters in the displayed list.
-{{:lite:lite_data_clusters_add_volumes_select_cluster.png}}
-Click ''OK'' to save.
-==== Adding Single Volume ====
-Double-click or Right-Click and select "Properties" on a Volume in the Volume List to launch the Volume Properties Window.
-Select the Options tab. At the top will be a field called "Data Cluster" with a drop down menu. Select the Data Cluster to associate this Volume with and click "Save".
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