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 They can be used in combination with [[object:simple_management|Simple Management Rules]] to coordinate [[object:volume|Volume]] movements.
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+===== 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 [[object:customer|Customer]] and select the Data Clusters Administrative Tab.
-Right-click inside the Data Clusters Administrative Tab and select ''Add'' 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 [[object:customer|Customers]] media type:
+  * [[:master:data_cluster|Adding and managing a data cluster with TapeMaster]].
-Select the [[object:volume|Volumes]] in the [[master:view_volume_list|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 [[object:volume|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 [[object:volume|Volume]] in the [[master:view_volume_list|Volume List]] to launch the [[master:volume_properties_window|Volume Properties Window]].
-{{:lite:lite_volume_properties.png}}
-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 [[object:volume|Volume]] with and click ''Save''.
-{{:lite:lite_data_clusters_single_volume.png}}