12 Media Validation
Media validation is an optional STA feature that uses policies to automate validation tests on media within the library system.
Media validation helps ensure long-term preservation of the data in your tape library system. It provides automated, policy-driven validation of media in the tape libraries, using the data integrity checking capabilities of the tape drives. STA analyzes the validation results and makes recommendations for preserving your data.
Note:
For the SL150, SL3000, and SL8500, media validation requires SNMP v3 and is supported only for tape library system configurations that meet minimum requirements. See the STA Installation and Configuration Guide Requirements for STA section for a list of STA, library, drive, and media requirements.
About
- Features and Benefits of Media Validation
- User Roles for Media Validation Activities
- Types of Media Validation Tests
- How STA Tracks and Reports Media Validation
- Why Aren't SL150 Media Validation Drives Showing in STA?
Configure Media Validation
- Configure the Media Validation Drive Pool
- Configure Drive Calibration and Qualification
- Enable or Disable STA-driven Media Validation
Define Media Validation Policies
- Create, Copy, or Modify a Media Validation Policy
- Enable or Disable a Media Validation Policy
- Identify Media Eligible for Validation
Manage Media Validation