{"id":2637,"date":"2020-02-17T13:03:15","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T12:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.archiware.com\/blog\/?p=2637"},"modified":"2021-09-29T17:02:51","modified_gmt":"2021-09-29T15:02:51","slug":"quantum-tape-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.archiware.com\/blog\/de\/quantum-tape-library\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Archive on a Quantum Tape Library"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Von Dr. Marc M. Batschkus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preserving precious files for the long-term can be a challenge.

The longer data resides on spinning disk, the higher the risk that it is affected by either human error or malware affecting the storage. Human errors include accidentally re-naming or deleting files. Also, spinning disks have considerable cost for power, cooling, maintenance, etc. that are wasted on files that are only restored if needed.

But, there is a solution that addresses both dangers and offers the lowest cost per TB\u2014LTO Tape<\/a>. Tape has an air gap between the network and the actual storage medium\/tape. This makes it impossible for any malware or infection to spread on the tape. Also, it is impossible for a normal user to delete anything on tape.

Additionally, tape has an extremely low price point per TB, starting at about 10 USD\/EUR per TB. Growing and scaling are extremely easy by just adding tapes.

Learn more about the 4 Criteria to Choose the Right LTO Tape, Build an Archive & Save Money Along the Way<\/a>.

For larger amounts of data, the most comfortable way to work with tape is a tape library. A tape library contains slots for multiple tapes (from 8 to more than 1000) and can contain one or more tape drives. Quantum and Archiware have been partners for more than a decade, and there are hundreds of customers that use a Quantum tape library<\/a> with Archiware software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5 Steps To Archive on a Quantum Tape Library<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Step #1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Download and install Archiware P5<\/a> on the server that is connected to the tape library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step #2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Request a 30-day trial license by selecting Get Trial License <\/strong>(if necessary, select License Manager<\/strong> in the left column first).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This 30-day free license offers tape library support and usage of all products (P5 Backup also works with tape and libraries). Enter the license that you received in the P5 interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Archiware P5 License Manager.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Step #3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Start the P5 Archive setup assistant by selecting Archive<\/strong> on the top, followed by Getting Started<\/strong> in the left column. It will guide you through the process and configure the library and drives for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first step is the Auto-detection of the library that is connected, switched on, and completely booted up (that process can take the library up to 10 minutes). The wizard displays available tape drives and slots of the Quantum tape library<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You just have to confirm in order to complete the configuration. Now, the library can be used for either P5 Archive and\/or P5 Backup. Select Complete<\/strong> to finish the assistant. (To setup P5 Backup, use the respective getting started button in the left column after selecting P5 Backup.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Archiware P5 Archive Setup Assistant.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Step #3A (optional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If media thumbnails and\/or proxy clips of videos are needed for the video archive catalog<\/a>, they can be configured in the Archive Plan. Select Archive Plan<\/strong> in the left column, double click the plan that shows up in the list. Select Previews<\/strong> in the top section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the lower part of the window, third party plugins<\/strong> are listed. ImageMagick is used for creating thumbnails of still images. FFmpeg is used to create proxy clips of videos. Both need to be installed to show up in the archive plan. Information on how to install them can be found on their respective pages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n