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. |