I have seen this mentioned A LOT... Licensing by slot numbers...

My license is PER SERVER. I am wondering which is more cost effective
and who determines which method we use. I did not know about the PER
SLOT option at all... Never heard of it except on the list. 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Legato NetWorker discussion 
> [mailto:NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU] On Behalf Of Rohrich, James
> Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 9:44 AM
> To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
> Subject: Re: [Networker] Two jukeboxes using same pools
> 
> The first problem you may encounter is a licensing problem. 
> With two jukeboxes, I would think you would exceed the number 
> of slots you are licensed on the original. Not sure whether 
> Networker would count just the slots or the number of jukeboes.
> 
> ________________________________
> 
> From: Legato NetWorker discussion on behalf of Thomas Staudenmaier
> Sent: Thu 8/17/2006 8:37 AM
> To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
> Subject: [Networker] Two jukeboxes using same pools
> 
> 
> 
> Hello list,
> 
> my intention is to retire the old jukebox (LTO1 drives) and 
> replace it with a new box with LTO3 tape drives.
> Until the retention period for the data on LTO1 media is 
> expired I plan to attach both jukeboxes to the Networker server.
> 
> All backups shall go to the new box, the old box shall be 
> available only for restore. I guess this should achieve this:
> - label new LTO3 media into exisiting pools
> - set all LTO1 media to read-only
> 
> Is there a flaw in this plan?
> Can Networker handle media of the same pool in two jukeboxes 
> in this way?
> 
> 
> Thanks for your time.
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