Abstract: A storage apparatus includes a library apparatus comprising a plurality of removable media contained therein, and a control apparatus configured to control accesses to the plurality of removable media on a file-by-file basis. The control apparatus may include a memory, and a processor connected to the memory. The processor may be configured to cause the library apparatus to execute a migration process of data between removable media on a file-by-file basis; in response to an access request being received while the migration process is being executed, determine whether or not the access request targets an executing removable medium in which the migration process is being executed; when the access request targets the executing removable medium, control to suspend the migration process; and after the migration process is suspended, access an access-target file recorded in the removable medium targeted by the access request.

Abstract: A file management apparatus accommodates removable storage media that store index data for use by a file system. The file management apparatus is used to read and write in these removable storage media. An information processing apparatus obtains and holds index data of each removable storage medium from the file management apparatus, and uses the index data to distinguish files recorded in the removable storage media. The file management apparatus determines the right time to make a backup of index data, based on a recovery time objective that specifies a duration of time for recovery from a system failure, and sends out a timing message indicating the determined right time. In response, the information processing apparatus causes the file management apparatus to make a backup in a specified removable storage medium.