Patent ID: 8631127
Filing Date: 2014-01-14
Classification: G06F,G11B

Abstract:
1. A method of monitoring a media library, comprising: collecting data wherein collecting data comprises querying one or more library components of the media library at intervals and receiving returned data, wherein the library components comprise a tape drive and a media changer, and wherein querying one or more library components comprises: storing the collected data in a repository, wherein storing the collected data in the repository comprises storing data returned in response to the LS commands or the RES commands in the repository, wherein the collected data in the repository spans a plurality of intervals; tracking movements of a plurality of tapes within the media library by comparing differences in data returned in response to the RES commands over multiple intervals; deriving derived data from the collected data, wherein deriving data comprises deriving a data transfer rate associated with the drive during a time period based on data returned in response to the LS commands over the plurality of intervals; accessing the derived data in the repository based on one or more specifications; and providing the derived data based on one or more specifications.