Check if Scratch Pool Exists

The Scratch pool is a special pool that eases the management of tape volumes, specially. Be sure that it exists before continuing:

  1. At the left menu, click: Configuration –> Director –> Pools.

  2. Search for the pool “Scratch”. If it exists, please go to the next step, otherwise:

    • Click the “+” sign to add a new Pool resource in the Director

    • Set the pool name as “Scratch”

    • Fill no other parameter and click the “+ Add” and you should see this new Scratch pool in your Pools listing

    • If auto-commit is not enabled, click on the “Bell” icon at the top right

    • Click on the “Commit & Reload” button.

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