User's Manual

AMASS Overview
6-00026-01 Rev A Glossary GL-11
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VBS
The Virtual Block Server is an AMASS
component that emulates a hard disk
drive that maps an infinitely large block
of space on to physical libraries, drives,
and media. Use the GUI to monitor the
Virtual Block Server.
volume
Equivalent to media. See also media.
• offline = Media that does not reside in
a library. Although AMASS assigned
this media a unique volume number
and there is an entry for it in the
AMASS database, the media may be
stored in a vault or on a shelf.
• online = Media residing in a library.
AMASS assigned this media a unique
volume number and there is an entry
for it in the AMASS database.
• inactive = AMASS cannot read or
write to this volume.
volume group
Media assigned to a group with AMASS
for a specific purpose, such as projects or
departments. Volume groups include:
• Numerical group
• Space pool
• Cleaning group
volume number
A unique number assigned by AMASS
(UNIX) to each piece of media when an
entry is created in the File System
Database for the media.
VolServ
™
Manages media and volumes contained
within both automated and manual
libraries.
W
Windows NT
™
An operating system with two
versions—one for workstations and one
for servers. Windows NT is designed to
run on a network. Each application runs
in its own on-screen window. Windows
NT replaces the command line interface
with pictures.