DS-Operator F1 Help for GUI (Context-Sensitive) : Add New Media / Edit Media
 
Add New Media / Edit Media
Use this dialog to add or update information on a specific media type.
 
Media Name
Name given for the selected media type.
Media Type
Select from one of the options in the drop down list: CD, DVD, Tape, Disk.
Media Size
Limited size: Allows you to define the capacity of the media (e.g. for CDs, DVDs, etc.).
Unlimited size: (Disk media type only) Disc/Tape requests will be written without consideration for media size limits.
Total Capacity (MB)
Specify the capacity of each unit for the media type (e.g. volume capacity of a CD, DVD, or tape).
Guard Size (MB)
This is a 'buffer' amount that is deducted from the Total Capacity to accommodate any additional space required (that was not estimated).
Block Size (Bytes)
It is best to leave this at the default for the selection.