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Alerts and logging.................................................................................................................................25
Host connectivity....................................................................................................................................... 27
Network connectivity................................................................................................................................. 28
Chapter 2. Planning............................................................................................. 29
Acclimation................................................................................................................................................ 32
Power cords............................................................................................................................................... 38
Network requirements...............................................................................................................................43
HBA requirements..................................................................................................................................... 45
Optional features....................................................................................................................................... 45
Chapter 3. Installing............................................................................................ 48
Installing a tabletop module..................................................................................................................... 50
Installing modules in a rack.......................................................................................................................56
Installing a tape drive................................................................................................................................ 63
Connecting cables......................................................................................................................................64
Powering on the library..............................................................................................................................66
The Initial setup process........................................................................................................................... 67
Verifying the installation............................................................................................................................ 71
Overview............................................................................................................................................... 71
Library partitioning............................................................................................................................... 72
Verifying the host connection.................................................................................................................... 73
Chapter 4. Managing............................................................................................74
Tape warranty information........................................................................................................................ 74
The Management GUI................................................................................................................................75
The Operator Panel.................................................................................................................................... 78
Default settings.................................................................................................................................... 83
Methods of cleaning drives.................................................................................................................. 86
Accessing cartridges............................................................................................................................ 87
Running library tests................................................................................................................................103
Troubleshooting Guide............................................................................................................................ 103
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