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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.
They can be used in combination with Simple Management Rules to coordinate Volume movements.
Adding A Data Cluster
To add a Data Cluster: 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. 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.
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”.