DS-Operator F1 Help for GUI (Context-Sensitive) : Disc / Tape Media
 
Disc / Tape Media
Dialog lets you manage the different media options available to customers for Restore or Snapshots.
 
Media Name
Name of the media option.
Type
Type of media.
Capacity (MB)
The maximum capacity of the media unit (or “unlimited”). Multiple units will be supplied for Disc/Tape orders that exceed this capacity.
Guard Size (MB)
This is a buffer amount that is subtracted from the maximum Capacity of the media unit for the purposes of calculating how many units are required. This is necessary, since calculations of the backup size are only estimates.
Block Size (Bytes)
Size of the blocks. Use the default as it will likely be the most efficient.
Per Unit Price
Price charged for each media unit.
Service Charge
Flat price charged for the service (in addition to the total price for all media units).
Add
Adds a new media type. This opens the Add New Media dialog.
Delete
Deletes the selected item.
Modify
Opens the Edit Media dialog, allowing you to modify the media item.