Tools > Storage Manager > Software Requests

The Software Requests functionality displays all outstanding MSM (Media Manager) subsystem requests, such as low level mounts, dismounts, media moves, imports, exports, checkins, checkouts, etc. For example, commands that will be sent to a tape library; not the higher level stores, retrieves, etc. You can cancel such requests using the Software Requests functionality.

For additional information, see the command vscancelreq in the StorNext MAN Pages Reference Guide.

Note: The Software Requests functionality is not for client downloads.

  • On the Tools menu, click Storage Manager, and then click Software Requests. The Software Requests page appears and provides the following information.

    Parameter Description

    ID

    The software request’s identifier.

    Type

    The type of software request currently running.

    State

    The current state of the request (Current or Pending).

    Time

    The time the software request was initiated.

    Priority

    The priority assigned to the software request.

    Note: 1 is the highest priority, and 32 is the lowest.
  1. On the Tools menu, click Storage Manager, and then click Software Requests. The Software Requests page appears.
  2. If desired, click Refresh to update the displayed list of software requests.
  3. Select the request you want to cancel.
  4. Click Cancel Request.
  5. When the confirmation message appears, click Yes to proceed or No to abort.
  6. After a message informs you that the request was successfully canceled, click OK.