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User's Guide
E24606-12
August 2016

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  • Page 1 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library [ 1 ] User's Guide E24606-12 August 2016...
  • Page 2 Oracle Corporation and its affiliates disclaim any liability for any damages caused by use of this software or hardware in dangerous applications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Conventions ..............................ix Documentation Accessibility ........................ix Customer Documentation Library......................Class 1 Laser Product Notice ........................1 The StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library Understanding Basic SL150 Concepts ....................1-1 Automatic Operation......................... 1-1 Roles and Role-Based Access Control ..................... 1-1 Viewer Role..........................1-2 Operator Role ..........................
  • Page 4 Using the Library Drive Auto Clean Feature................. 3-2 Using Host-Managed Drive Cleaning..................... 3-2 Configure Automatic Cleaning in Oracle Secure Backup During Drive Setup....3-2 Set Up NetBackup for Reactive Cleaning Using the Administration Console..... 3-3 Setting Up NetBackup for Reactive Cleaning Using the Commandline ....... 3-3 Setting Up Symantec Backup Exec ...................
  • Page 5 Identify the Currently Installed Drive Firmware ............... 4-11 Check for Updated Library Firmware ..................4-12 Download and Validate Library Firmware................. 4-12 Check for Updated Oracle-Supported Drive Firmware............4-13 Download Oracle-Supported Drive Firmware ................4-14 Update the Library Firmware ....................... 4-15 Update the Drive Firmware......................
  • Page 6 Send a Test Trap ..........................7-12 Download the Management Information Base (MIB) ............... 7-12 Enable the Oracle SDP2 Service Delivery Platform ..............7-13 Disable SDP2 Service Delivery Platform ..................7-13 Configuring Email Notifications for Health and State Changes ..........7-14 Enable Email Alerts and Configure SMTP Host Connectivity..........
  • Page 7 Check for Relevant Knowledge Articles..................7-24 Get Firmware Updates ........................7-24 Get Updated Library Firmware ..................... 7-25 Get Updated Oracle-Supported Drive Firmware..............7-26 Create a Service Request ........................ 7-27 8 Maintenance and Upgrades Taking the Library On and Off Line ....................8-1 Take the Library Offline ........................
  • Page 8 Preparing Tape Drives for Removal..................... 8-11 Prepare a Drive for Removal....................8-11 Updating Drive Firmware ......................8-11 Moving the Library ..........................8-11 Move the Library..........................8-11 A Accommodating Non-Standard Label Formats Translating Between Physical and Logical Labels ................A-1 Managing Unidentifiable, Unsupported, or Missing Labels ............A-2 B SNMP Traps C Securing Thumbscrew-Type Robot Locks Park the Robot............................

  • Page 9: Preface

    This User’s Guide is intended for those who administer, monitor, operate, and maintain an Oracle StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library. The User’s Guide is part of the StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library Customer Documentation Library. For installation, repair, upgrade, and security information, please consult the companion volumes in this collection.

  • Page 10: Customer Documentation Library

    Tape Storage section of the Oracle Technical Network. Class 1 Laser Product Notice Oracle's StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library contains a Class-1 laser, as defined by IEC 60825-1 Ed. 2 (2007). Use of controls or adjustments or performance of...

  • Page 11: The Storagetek Sl150 Modular Tape Library

    The StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library This chapter provides an overview of the major hardware components of the StorageTek SL150 Tape Library. The library combines the well-known strong suits of automated tape storage with low initial cost and industry-leading scalability. Tape provides economical data consolidation and reliable data protection and retention.

  • Page 12: Viewer Role

    The Service role has all of the capabilities of the Administrator role, except for user administration. When you require the assistance of an Oracle service representative, you create a log-in account for the service person and assign the account to the Service...

  • Page 13: Administrator Role

    SCSI sequential-access (tape) devices. A default bridged drive is automatically assigned during library and partition configuration. Currently, the SL150 library supports Oracle-supplied, half-height, IBM LTO-6 and LTO-7 tape drives, with either SAS or Fibre Channel interfaces. Partitioning Generally, storage-applications require exclusive control of their storage media, so that applications do not move or overwrite data that they do not own.

  • Page 14: Browser-Based Administration And Monitoring

    The browser-based user interface is described in detail below. Customer Serviceability The StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library is designed for straightforward maintenance and servicing. Users can, in most cases, troubleshoot and repair their equipment without assistance. Library components are organized into a limited number of Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs), each of which has a discrete function in the library.
  • Page 15 The module controller holds the MODULE INPUT port for the module interconnect cable and the status LEDs for the module. The StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library 1-5...

  • Page 16: Browser-Based User Interface

    The Preferences control lets you change your user password or pause and resume automatic refresh of the display. Immediately under the dashboard, the library activity bar displays library operations that are currently running. 1-6 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 17: User Interface Screens

    Partition control at the top of the Library screen. Resources that are not assigned to the selected partition (drives, storage slots, tape cartridges, the mail slot) are then inaccessible from the interface and appear grayed out in the display. The StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library 1-7...
  • Page 18 The Users screen lets administrators create user login accounts, assign roles, and reset user passwords. The Service screen lets authorized users review Product Identification information, Replaceable Component records, and the library Health Log. 1-8 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 19: Logging In

    Magazines, or the mail slot. Tap on buttons in the bottom row to see information on Drives, Tapes, or library configuration Settings. If the library is partitioned, the menu contains an additional button for displaying the configuration of the library Partitions: The StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library 1-9...

  • Page 20: Text-Based Displays

    Instead, you must click on the desired position. The scroll bar will then jump to the new position and scroll the page accordingly. 1-10 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 21: Basic User Interface Operations

    If you encounter any other problems when using a given browser, consult the release notes for the SL150 library firmware. Oracle tries to document any known browser issues in the release notes. Note, however, that such lists can never be complete. So, if you encounter problems when using a given browser, try a different one.

  • Page 22: Disable Weak Ciphers In The Firefox Browser

    While the interface will log out inactive users automatically, you should not rely on this. Never leave a session open and unattended even briefly! 2-2 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 23: Interpreting The Graphical Library Display

    Navigating the User Interface In the dashboard area at the top of the interface, immediately above the host connection control, click on the Log Out text link. Wait until the Logged Out dialog indicates that you have successfully signed out. If you want to log in again, press the Go to Log In button.

  • Page 24: Using Common Controls

    Use the controls to the right of the list to move your selection to the top/front of the list, up/forward one, down/back one, or to the bottom/end of the list. 2-4 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 25: Export

    Setting Preferences To move your selection to the top of the Visible Columns list (and thus to the front/leftmost column of the table), click on the top up arrow button. To move your selection up one level in the Visible Columns list (and thus to the left one column in the table), click on the lower up arrow button.

  • Page 26: Pause And Resume Automatic Screen Refresh

    When you are ready to update the screen, use your web browser's reload/refresh control. If you want to resume automatic screen refreshes, click the Preferences control again, and select Resume Automatic Refresh from the context menu. 2-6 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 27: Loading Media And Running Self Checks

    This chapter focuses on the steps that you need to take after you finish installing the hardware but before you configure the software and begin using the library (for installation information, see the StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library Installation Manual). These post-installation tasks include: Configuring Drive Cleaning Operations ■...

  • Page 28: Using The Library Drive Auto Clean Feature

    Oracle Secure Backup can automatically initiate cleaning when a tape drive requests it. The software checks for cleaning requests whenever a cartridge is loaded or unloaded. If cleaning is required, Oracle Secure Backup loads a cleaning cartridge, waits for the cleaning cycle to complete, replaces the cleaning cartridge in its original storage element, and continues with the requested load or unload.

  • Page 29: Set Up Netbackup For Reactive Cleaning Using The Administration Console

    Configuring Drive Cleaning Operations When you add each of the SL150 library's tape drives to your Oracle Secure Backup configuration, select Yes from the Auto clean list. In the Clean interval (duration) field, enter the desired interval between cleaning cycles.

  • Page 30: Setting Up Symantec Backup Exec

    SCSI Commands: Sends explicit SCSI commands to tape devices. Repeat steps 3-5 until the Common Device Interface has been configured for all SL150 tape drives. Go to "Obtain the Required Number of Cleaning Cartridges" on page 3-7. 3-4 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 31: Setting Up Commvault

    Loading the Magazines The StorageTek SL150 stores tape cartridges in detachable magazines that slide in and out of the front of the library, much like drawers. Each library module holds two magazines, one on the left side of the enclosure and one on the right (left and right magazines are not interchangeable).

  • Page 32: Determine The Required Number Of Reserved System Slots

    You can reserve up to a maximum of three slots. If you are planning to prepare a diagnostic cartridge, Oracle recommends that you configure one reserved system slot to hold it, if possible.

  • Page 33: Obtain The Required Number Of Cleaning Cartridges

    (CU) cleaning cartridges. If you are planning on using host-managed drive cleaning and intend to partition the library, Oracle recommends that you provide two, new, LTO universal (CU) cleaning cartridges per partition. A host application cannot access drives or library slots that are not in the partition that it controls.

  • Page 34: Prepare The Data Tape Cartridges

    The media type is shown in the last field of the label, adjacent to the write-protection switch at left: L7 or LX indicates Gen-7 media, L6 or LW indicates Gen-6 media, and L5 or LV indicates Gen-5. 3-8 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...
  • Page 35 Loading the Magazines Make sure that the case is not cracked, split, or otherwise visibly damaged. If you note damage, do not use the cartridge. On the right side of the cartridge near the rear, make sure that the spring-loaded leader door opens cleanly and snaps shut when released.

  • Page 36: Unlock Magazines

    ■ Modules are numbered by starting from the base module (1) and counting down. magazine identifies the magazine that contains the slot by position within the ■ chassis, either Left or Right. 3-10 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...
  • Page 37 Loading the Magazines row is the ordinal number of the magazine row that contains the slot. Rows are ■ numbered starting from the top of magazine(1) and counting down. column is the ordinal number of the magazine column that contains the slot. ■...
  • Page 38 1, Left, 1, 1 and 1, Left, 2, 1: Table 3–6 Module 1, Left Magazine: Cleaning Tapes in Reserved Slots Left Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Row 1 CLNU01CU Row 2 CLNU02CU Row 3 3-12 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...
  • Page 39 Loading the Magazines If you have decided to reserve slots, note the number that you need to reserve (one, two, or three). You will need this information when you finish configuring the library firmware. If you plan on using host-managed drive cleaning, be sure to place one or two LTO universal cleaning cartridges in unreserved, data slots.
  • Page 40 Gently push the cartridge into the slot until the plastic retention spring snaps into place. The table below shows the right magazine loaded with data cartridges: 3-14 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 41: Load The Magazines In The Expansion Modules

    Loading the Magazines Table 3–11 Module 1, Right Magazine: Filled, Data Tapes in All Slots Right Column 5 Column 4 Column 3 Column 2 Column 1 Row 1 8V1258L6 8V1255L6 8V1253L6 8V1250L6 8V1247L6 Row 2 8V1259L6 8V1256L6 8V1254L6 8V1251L6 8V1248L6 Row 3 8V1260L6 8V1257L6...

  • Page 42: Lock The Magazines And Audit The Library

    If you did not check the Set the Library back Online ... checkbox, remember to bring the library back online manually, once you are ready. See "Bring the Library Online" on page 8-1. Next, test the newly configured library. 3-16 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 43: Testing The Library Installation

    Testing the Library Installation Testing the Library Installation Before placing a newly installed or reconfigured library in production, you should run a library Full Self Test. During the test, the robot performs the following tasks: It fetches a diagnostic tape cartridge and moves it to every empty storage slot, ■...
  • Page 44 If you did not check the Set the Library back Online ... checkbox, remember to bring the library back online manually, once you are ready. See "Bring the Library Online" on page 8-1. Now, finish configuring the library. Go to Chapter 4, "System Configuration". 3-18 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 45: System Configuration

    This chapter focuses on the procedures for changing the SL150 tape library configuration at any time after installation and initial configuration are complete (see the StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library Installation Manual for information specific to initial configuration). It covers the following tasks: Setting the Time, Network Address, and Library Parameters ■...

  • Page 46: Configure Local Area Network Port 1

    If you chose static IPv4 addressing, enter the netmask for the static address in the IPv4 Netmask field. If you chose static IPv4 addressing, enter the IP address of the network gateway in the IPv4 Gateway field. 4-2 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...
  • Page 47 Setting the Time, Network Address, and Library Parameters In the Configure IPv6 field, use the list control to select DHCPv6, Stateless (SLAAC), or Static. Always consult with your network administrators before configuring or changing IPv6 addressing. But, generally, the following guidelines apply: If DNS (Domain Name Service) supports IPv6 addresses, select Static so that ■...

  • Page 48: Enable Or Disable Service Network Access On Port 2

    Next, either set the date and time locally or use Network Time Protocol (NTP). Set the Date and Time Locally To set the date and/or time locally, select Manually from the Configure Date and Time list box. 4-4 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 49: Set The Date And Time Using Ntp

    Setting the Time, Network Address, and Library Parameters In the Date (mm/dd/yyyy) field, enter the date using the format mm/dd/yyyy, where: mm is the month, a two-digit number in the range [01-12] ■ dd is the day of the month, a two-digit number in the range [01-31] ■...
  • Page 50 Setting the Time, Network Address, and Library Parameters If you control the library using a version of Oracle StorageTek ACSLS software ■ that supports the Drive Element Addressing option, set this value to Address All Drive Slots (Recommended). For support information, consult the ACSLS documentation library for your version of the software.

  • Page 51: Configure Library Partitioning

    Setting the Time, Network Address, and Library Parameters To expand the mailslot to include the cells in the righthand magazine of the base module, use the Mailslot Configuration list control to select Expanded (19 slots). The fifteen storage slots in the righthand magazine of the base module become cells in the expanded mail slot.

  • Page 52: Create A New Partition

    You can only assign unassigned resources. In the graphical representation of the partitioning scheme, click on each assigned magazine, drive, and/or empty drive slot that you need to remove from the partition. 4-8 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 53: Review And Apply Configuration Changes

    Setting the Time, Network Address, and Library Parameters You can only remove assigned resources. If you need to assign resources to another partition, repeat the preceding steps until you have assigned the required resources to all partitions. If at any point you do not wish to proceed, press the Previous button to go back one screen or Cancel to quit.

  • Page 54: Checking And Updating Library And Drive Firmware

    Bottom), the Firmware Version, the Serial Number, the WWNN (World-Wide Node Name) and whether the drive is Bridged to provide the control path for the library or a partition. An Upgrade Drive Firmware button launches the wizard for installing new drive firmware. 4-10 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 55: Identify The Currently Installed Library Firmware

    Checking and Updating Library and Drive Firmware Consult the following sections for specific instructions: Identify the Currently Installed Library Firmware ■ Identify the Currently Installed Drive Firmware ■ Check for Updated Library Firmware ■ Update the Library Firmware ■ Update the Drive Firmware ■...

  • Page 56: Check For Updated Library Firmware

    Checking and Updating Library and Drive Firmware Now, check for updated library firmware. Check for Updated Library Firmware Open a new web browser window, and log in to My Oracle Support at https://support.oracle.com. Go to the Patch Search area of the Patches & Updates tab.

  • Page 57: Check For Updated Oracle-Supported Drive Firmware

    Files can and do become corrupt during download over the Internet. So always check for file integrity before installing firmware. UNIX-like operating systems typically include commandline checksum utilities such as digest (Oracle Solaris) and dgst (Linux). Microsoft offers a commandline File Checksum Integrity Verifier utility (fciv.exe) as a free download from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/841290.

  • Page 58: Download Oracle-Supported Drive Firmware

    If the drive firmware currently installed on library is not the latest available, press the Download button on the Patch Search Results table at My Oracle Support. The File Download dialog appears. It displays the name of the upgrade, in the form StorageTek LTO6hh FC Tape Drive-release (Patch), and a hyperlinked file name of the form 123456_01.zip, where 123456_01 represents a part number.

  • Page 59: Update The Library Firmware

    If you have downloaded drive firmware only, update the drive firmware now. Update the Library Firmware Extract the ZIP archive that you downloaded from Oracle to a folder on your workstation. Library firmware download files have names like p12345678_xyz0_Generic.zip, where p12345678 represents a part number, X represents the major release number, and YZ represents the minor release number.
  • Page 60 Click on the table entries to select the drive(s) that you want to update (hold down the Shift key to select multiple drives). Press Next. 4-16 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...
  • Page 61 Checking and Updating Library and Drive Firmware When the Drive Firmware File field appears, press the Browse button. Navigate to the folder that contains the drive firmware, and select the firmware file with the .E filename extension. Firmware files are named version.E and version.FRM, where is the firmware release code listed in the patch README file.

  • Page 62: Revert To The Previous Library Firmware

    Set up system monitoring, if required. ■ "Using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)" on page 7-7. Configure system notifications, if required. ■ "Configuring Email Notifications for Health and State Changes" on page 7-14. 4-18 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 63: Reverting To Factory Default Configuration

    Reverting to Factory Default Configuration Reverting to Factory Default Configuration Network- and password-configuration problems can keep administrators from accessing the library. For example, if you inadvertently enter an incorrect IP address, specify DHCP when no DHCP server is available, or type the intended administrative password incorrectly during installation, you lose all access to and/or control of your library.
  • Page 64 Run the installation wizard and reconfigure the library just as you would when setting up a new unit. For initial setup instructions, see the StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library Installation Manual in the StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library Customer Documentation Library.

  • Page 65: User Administration

    User Administration The SL150 Modular Tape Library manages user access to the system by user and role, an approach known as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). An administrator creates individual user accounts for each person that needs access to the system. Each account has its own, uniquely identifiable log-in name and personal password, so individual users can be readily audited.

  • Page 66: Changing An Assigned Role

    In the Reset User Password dialog, re-enter the new password in the Verify Password text field. To close the dialog without changing the password, press the Cancel button. To reset the password and close the dialog, press the OK button. 5-2 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 67: Importing And Exporting Media

    I mporting and Exporting Media This chapter outlines the basic processes for handling and moving media stored in a StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library. It begins with an overview of basic precautions and requirements for working with tape media: Using Supported Media ■...

  • Page 68: Providing Diagnostic Cartridges

    Oracle-supplied diagnostic label to any available, blank LTO tape. Oracle recommends having a diagnostic tape on hand if at all possible. A diagnostic tape lets you efficiently calibrate library robotics before placing a new or expanded/reconfigured library into production. This saves time overall and smooths production deployments.

  • Page 69: Labeling Cartridges

    Universal cleaning cartridges that are suitable for all LTO generations are identified by a CLNU prefix, a sequence number, and the media descriptor CU: CLNUxxCU. Note that Oracle recommends using the generic CU media descriptor rather than other, vendor-specific variations.

  • Page 70: Inspecting Cartridges

    On the right side of the cartridge near the rear, make sure that the spring-loaded leader door opens cleanly and snaps shut when released. If the door is damaged or does not open and close properly, do not use the cartridge! 6-4 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 71: Loading And Unloading Magazines

    ■ Loading and Unloading Magazines The StorageTek SL150 stores tape cartridges in detachable, 15-slot magazines that slide in and out of the front of the library, much like drawers. Each library module holds two of these magazines, one on the left side of the enclosure and one on the right. Left and right magazines are not interchangeable These magazines let you quickly and efficiently bulk-load cartridges.

  • Page 72: Unlock Magazines

    To limit the display to magazines associated with a specified partition, select the required partition from the list in the Filter by Partition control. To unlock all selected magazines, press the Select All button. 6-6 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 73: Load And Unload Magazines

    Loading and Unloading Magazines To unlock one or more individually selected magazines, press the button labeled Module m Side Magazine or Partition p: Module m Side Magazine, where: m is the module number ■ p is the partition number (if the library is partitioned) ■...

  • Page 74: Lock And Audit Magazines

    You may proceed in either of two ways, depending on where you are at the moment: Assign the Mailslot to a Host Partition Using the Remote User Interface ■ 6-8 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 75: Assign The Mailslot To A Host Partition Using The Remote User Interface

    Importing and Exporting Cartridges Using the Mailslot Assign the Mailslot to a Host Partition Using the Local Operator Panel. ■ Assign the Mailslot to a Host Partition Using the Remote User Interface Log in to the browser-based user interface. Select Library from the menu on the left side of the interface. The graphical library map appears.

  • Page 76: Export Tape Cartridges

    The Open Mailslot dialog appears. To close the dialog and leave the mail slot closed, press Cancel. To open the mail slot and close the dialog, press OK. Go to the library. 6-10 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 77: Open The Mailslot From The Local Operator Panel

    Importing and Exporting Cartridges Using the Mailslot If you have configured the righthand magazine of the base module as a mailslot expansion, grip the front handle with one hand and slide the magazine smoothly out of the enclosure while supporting the weight with your other hand. Be careful to hold it so that tape cartridges do not fall out of the slots.

  • Page 78: Unassign The Mailslot

    When you need to move tape cartridges, use the following procedure: Move Tape Cartridges Using the Browser-Based User Interface Log in to the browser-based user interface. 6-12 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...
  • Page 79 Moving Tape Cartridges with the SL150 User Interface If the library is partitioned, make sure that the mail slot is assigned to the correct partition. In the graphical library map, check the partition number that appears alongside the Mailslot label. If the mail slot is not properly assigned, assign the mailslot to the required partition now.
  • Page 80 Moving Tape Cartridges with the SL150 User Interface 6-14 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 81: Monitoring And Diagnostics

    Monitoring and Diagnostics Monitoring library operations for component failures and operational problems is one of the few regular tasks that you need to perform when operating a StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library. The library is designed to operate automatically, under the control of host software.

  • Page 82: Checking Health Details

    Suspect Components field will list the module interconnect cable that links module 3 to the library controller first, followed by the other, less-likely components. For more information on interpreting library health information, see "Troubleshooting" on page 7-16. 7-2 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 83: Checking The Drives And Tapes Screens

    Using SL150 User Interfaces Checking the Drives and Tapes Screens You monitor detailed configuration and status information for drives and media by selecting Drives and/or Tapes from the main menu at the left of the user interface. Drives The Drives screen displays drive properties in tabular form, with a row for each drive in your library, and lets you carry out maintenance and configuration tasks.
  • Page 84 Modules are numbered starting with 1 at the base module and counting down. Location Type This field identifies the tape's location as a Slot, a Reserved Slot, the Mailslot, or a Drive. 7-4 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 85: Check Media Health

    Using SL150 User Interfaces Partition If the location is a storage slot, mailslot cell, or drive assigned to a partition, this field identifies the partition. System reserved slots cannot be assigned to partitions. SCSI Address If the location is a storage slot, mailslot cell, or drive, this field displays the SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) address for the location.

  • Page 86: Check Library And Component Led Indicators

    The rear panel of the base unit also holds library health indicators. They are located at the top of the rear panel just left of center. Additional indicators show the status of customer replaceable units (CRUs), such as the robot/library controller, the power supplies, and tape drives. 7-6 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 87: Using Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp)

    Download the Management Information Base (MIB) ■ Enable the Oracle SDP2 Service Delivery Platform. ■ For detailed information on SNMP and Oracle StorageTek tape libraries, see the SNMP reference document in the online StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library Customer Documentation Library. Monitoring and Diagnostics 7-7...

  • Page 88: Enable Snmp

    If you chose SNMP v2c, enter a community string (a 31-character, alphanumeric password or phrase) in the Community Name text field. Then go to step 12. Do not use factory-set default community names or obvious strings like public and private. 7-8 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 89: Update An Snmp User

    Using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) If you chose SNMP v3, enter a name for the new SNMP user in the User Name field. To authenticate the SNMP v3 user, select one of the methods listed in the Authentication Protocol list. Choose SHA for best security or MD5 for compatibility with systems that use MD5.

  • Page 90: Delete An Snmp User

    Authentication Protocol list. Choose SHA for best security or MD5 for compatibility with systems that use MD5. Enter a strong recipient-authentication password in the SNMP v3 Authentication Passphrase text field and re-enter the password in the Verify Authentication Passphrase field. 7-10 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 91: Update An Snmp Trap Recipient

    Using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) To secure management data during network transmission, choose an encryption standard from the SNMP v3 Privacy Protocol list. Select AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) for best security or DES (Data Encryption Standard) for compatibility with systems that use DES. In most cases, accept the default, library generated value in the Engine ID field.

  • Page 92: Delete An Snmp Trap Recipient

    The tabbed SNMP property sheet appears. Click the Download Mib button at the top of the property sheet. When the download dialog appears, save the file or view it in an editor. The file is named STREAMLINE-TAPE-LIBRARY-MIB.txt. 7-12 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 93: Enable The Oracle Sdp2 Service Delivery Platform

    Using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Enable the Oracle SDP2 Service Delivery Platform To enable Oracle SDP2 Service Delivery Platform support, proceed as follows: Select SNMP from the menu on the left side of the SL150 browser-based user interface. The tabbed SNMP property sheet appears.

  • Page 94: Configuring Email Notifications For Health And State Changes

    Next, add Email Alert recipients. Administer Alert Recipients Carry out the following administrative tasks as required: Add Email Alert Recipients ■ Update Email Alert Recipient Information ■ Send a Test Alert ■ 7-14 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 95: Add Email Alert Recipients

    Configuring Email Notifications for Health and State Changes Delete an Email Alert Recipient. ■ Add Email Alert Recipients For each alert recipient, proceed as follows: Select Email Alerts from the menu on the left side of the interface. The Email Alerts property sheet appears. In the Email Recipients section of the Email Alerts property sheet, click the Add Recipient link.

  • Page 96: Delete An Email Alert Recipient

    Providers frequently update browser software and may do so automatically. If reverting to the previous version of the browser software resolves the problem, wait. See if a later update corrects the problem. 7-16 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 97: Diagnosing Library Problems

    CRU Guide in the Customer Documentation Library. Stop here. If an amber Robot Module LED is lit or if both robot LEDs are dark, replace the robot as described in the StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library CRU Guide in the Customer Documentation Library. Stop here.

  • Page 98: Use The Health Table

    "Free a Cartridge that is Stuck in a Drive" page 7-21. If the Fault Code falls in the range 9102-9107 or is code 9109, an obstruction may be interfering with the robot. Carry out the procedure "Locate and Clear 7-18 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 99: Remove Magazines From A Non-Operational Library

    Obstructions, Such as Loose or Protruding Cartridges" on page 7-21. Otherwise, carry out the recommended action shown. To obtain service manuals, see the StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library Customer Documentation Library. For replacements, service updates, and additional information, see "Getting Parts and Technical Support"...

  • Page 100: Locate And Remove A Cartridge That Is Stuck In A Magazine Slot

    Set the magazine on a flat, stable, uncluttered surface, taking care so that cartridges do not spill out. Locate the slot that appears to hold the stuck cartridge. Grasp the cartridge by the top and bottom gripping surfaces, and see if it moves freely. 7-20 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 101: Free A Cartridge That Is Stuck In A Drive

    If you cannot find a resolution, open a service request. Locate and Clear Obstructions, Such as Loose or Protruding Cartridges Oracle's StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library WARNING: contains a Class-1 laser, as defined by IEC 60825-1 Ed. 2 (2007). Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

  • Page 102: Check The Library Health Log

    Select the Health Log tab from the tabbed property sheet. In the Health Log table, locate the row for the fault that you have been working Note the value of the Type field. 7-22 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 103: Run A Library Self Test

    Troubleshooting Return to what you were doing: "Locate and Remove a Cartridge that is Stuck in a Magazine Slot" on page 7-20 ■ "Locate and Clear Obstructions, Such as Loose or Protruding Cartridges" ■ page 7-21 "Step Through the Suspect Components Listed in the Fault Record" ■...

  • Page 104: Save The Health Log To A File

    Select the Knowledge tab. In the Knowledge Base area, select the Search & Browse tab. In the Select a product or product line field, enter StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library. In the Go directly to the best match area, click the Information Center: StorageTek SL150 ...

  • Page 105: Get Updated Library Firmware

    Check the Include all products in a family check box. To check for library firmware, enter SL150 in the Product is field, and then select StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library System from the list of search results. Check the Exclude all superseded patches check box.

  • Page 106: Get Updated Oracle-Supported Drive Firmware

    Getting Parts and Technical Support UNIX-like operating systems typically include commandline checksum utilities such as digest (Oracle Solaris) and dgst (Linux). Microsoft offers a commandline File Checksum Integrity Verifier utility (fciv.exe) as a free download from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/841290. If the digest value that you calculated for the file does not match the value displayed in the dialog, the file is corrupt and cannot be installed successfully.

  • Page 107: Create A Service Request

    Oracle Support at https://support.oracle.com. Select the Service Requests tab. Click the Help control in the upper right corner of the Oracle support page. From the Help drop-down menu, select How do I create a new SR? Follow the instructions provided.
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  • Page 109: Maintenance And Upgrades

    M aintenance and Upgrades This chapter describes the few routine maintenance and upgrade activities that a StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library may require. These include the following tasks: Taking the Library On and Off Line ■ Powering the Library On and Off ■...

  • Page 110: Powering The Library On And Off

    Check the Prepare the Robot for removal before the library powers down checkbox if you are powering down for any of the following reasons: You are removing or replacing the robot. ■ 8-2 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 111: Lock The Robot

    Powering the Library On and Off You are moving the rack in which the library is installed. ■ You are moving the library to a different rack. ■ You are preparing the library for shipment. ■ You are preparing to carry out any activity that might obstructions in the path ■...

  • Page 112: Unlock The Robot

    Bypass audit for a faster restart ... check box. Checking the contents of a large library can take some time. So, when an audit is not strictly necessary, the library displays this checkbox so that you can choose to 8-4 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 113: Restarting The Library Following A Power Outage

    To restart the library and close the dialog, press the OK button. Restarting the Library Following a Power Outage The StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library is designed to recover automatically if power is interrupted. If someone inadvertently unplugs the power cord or throws a circuit breaker at the wall panel or if building power is lost altogether, the library returns to its last power state once line power is restored.

  • Page 114: Maintaining Tape Drives

    Consult the vendor's documentation for details. Otherwise, you can manage cleaning tapes using the procedures below: Monitor Cleaning Media Using the Library User Interface ■ Replace Expired Cleaning Media Using the Host Application ■ 8-6 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 115: Monitor Cleaning Media Using The Library User Interface

    Maintaining Tape Drives Replace Expired Media Using the SL150 User Interface ■ Monitor Cleaning Media Using the Library User Interface You can monitor cleaning cartridges using the Library Health indicator, as described in "Using SL150 User Interfaces" on page 7-1. You can also check individual cleaning cartridges as follows.

  • Page 116: Cleaning Drives

    On the Configure Library Settings worksheet, select On from the Drive Auto Clean list control. On the Configure Library Settings worksheet, in the System Reserved Slots field, use the list control to select one or, better, two reserved slots. 8-8 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 117: Cleaning Drives As Needed Using The Library User Interface

    Apply button to enable library controlled drive cleaning. Cleaning Drives as Needed Using the Library User Interface Oracle does not generally recommend cleaning tape drives with the library user interface. LTO drives rarely require cleaning with external cartridges, so monitoring for cleaning requests is best left to the library or the host application software.

  • Page 118: Use The Library User Interface To Clean The Degraded Drive

    Select Library from the menu on the left side of the interface. The graphical library map appears. Navigate to the icon for the drive that you need to reset, and right-click on the icon. 8-10 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 119: Preparing Tape Drives For Removal

    In upper left corner of the drive, a blue LED lights up to show that the drive can be safely removed. Updating Drive Firmware For instructions on obtaining and installing updated tape-drive firmware, see "Check for Updated Oracle-Supported Drive Firmware" on page 4-13 and "Update the Drive Firmware" on page 4-15.
  • Page 120 "Load and Unload Magazines" page 6-7). Move the library to its new location. Reinstall the magazines. Reconnect power, host-connections, and local area network (LAN) cables. Unlock the robot. Power the library on. 8-12 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 121: A Accommodating Non-Standard Label Formats

    Accommodating Non-Standard Label Formats By default, the StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library is configured to use the eight-character label format that is standard for Linear Tape Open (LTO) cartridges. While most backup and storage management applications support the standard LTO labeling format, a few use proprietary labeling schemes to track volumes.

  • Page 122: Managing Unidentifiable, Unsupported, Or Missing Labels

    Since the library software cannot identify the cartridge, it marks the Tape Label field of the corresponding tape properties sheet [UNREADABLE]. A-2 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 123: Snmp Traps

    The table below lists traps returned by the SL150. For a fully comprehensive discussion, see the StorageTek Modular Libraries SNMP Reference Guide that is found in the StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library Customer Documentation Library. Table B–1 SNMP Trap Levels...
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  • Page 125: C Securing Thumbscrew-Type Robot Locks

    Securing Thumbscrew-Type Robot Locks Secure the robot lock prior to maintenance activities that might obstruct the robot. If you have a robot and controller assembly with the thumbscrew-type lock, park the robot in its housing at the top of the base module and lock the robot, using the procedures in this appendix.

  • Page 126: Unlock The Robot

    Locate the robot lock on the back of the base module. The lock is a green, plastic thumbscrew located at top center on the enclosure. Loosen the captive screw on the lock assembly. C-2 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...
  • Page 127 Unlock the Robot Pull the lock assembly straight out of the chassis until the long tab comes out of the slot at left. Rotate the lock assembly clockwise 180 degrees, and slide the long tab into the slot at right. Push the lock assembly into the chassis. When the lock is correctly inserted, a white, unlocked padlock icon is visible in the small window on the left side of the lock assembly.
  • Page 128 Unlock the Robot C-4 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide...

  • Page 129: D Product Accessibility Features

    Product Accessibility Features Users with low vision, blindness, color blindness, or other visual impairments can adjust Accessibility Settings when logging into the StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library (SL150) browser-based user interface: Select the Screen reader setting if you use a screen reader to control software ■...
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