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February 2012

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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents List of Figures ........................13 List of Tables .......................... 15 Summary of Changes ......................17 Current Version: E20875-02, February 2012 .................. 17 Revision History ........................18 Revision E20875-01, March 2011 .................... 18 Revision AD, June 2010 (Sun Document Part Number: 316194401) ..........18 Revision AC, September 2009 ....................
Page 4 Dimensions of the Access Expansion Module ................41 Tape Drives ..........................43 Drive Trays .......................... 43 Cartridge Access Ports ........................ 45 Robotics Units ........................... 46 Redundant (Dual) Robotics ..................... 47 Power Options ........................... 48 AC Power Configurations ....................... 48 Power Redundancy ........................ 48 DC Power ..........................
Page 5 Touch Screen Calibration ....................... 69 Web-launched SL Console ......................69 Security Considerations ......................70 Client Requirements ......................70 Web-launched SL Console Updates ..................70 Starting the Web-launched SL Console on a Client ..............70 Standalone SL Console ........................ 71 Security Considerations ......................71 Installation Requirements .......................
Page 6 Orphaned Cartridges in Non-Partitioned Libraries ..............151 Non-disruptive Capacity Changes ....................152 Active Capacity Changes and HLI Connections ............... 152 Active Capacity Changes and FC-SCSI Connections ..............153 Increasing Activated Capacity ....................153 Decreasing Activated Capacity ....................154 Capacity Management Tasks...................... 155 Storage Capacity Installation Process ..................
Page 7 Host SCSI Element Address ....................209 HLI-PRC Address ....................... 211 Partition Process Overview ......................213 SL Console Partition Workspace ................... 213 Partitioning Task Categories ....................215 Partition Configuration Tasks..................... 216 Review Partitioning Instructions ....................217 Add a Partition ........................218 Add a Host Connection (FC-SCSI partitions only) ..............
Page 8 Display Library Statistics ......................362 Display the Library Utilization Reports ..................363 Redundant Electronics Management ................367 Activating Redundant Electronics ....................367 Redundant Electronics Operations ....................368 Role of the Active Controller ....................368 Role of the Alternate Controller ..................... 368 Role of the Drive Controllers ....................
Page 9 Lock a CAP or AEM Access Door ................... 400 Change the CAP Assignment Mode for an FC-SCSI Library ............402 AEM Safety Door Management Tasks..................404 Display AEM Safety Door Status ..................... 405 Display AEM Safety Door Properties ..................406 Drive Management ......................
Page 10 Display Drive Cleaning Status ....................465 Clean a Drive Manually ......................467 12 Robot and Power Supply Management ..............469 TallBots ..........................469 SCSI FastLoad Feature ......................469 Robot Procedures ........................470 Power Supplies ........................470 Power Supply Procedures ..................... 470 Robot Monitoring Tasks ......................
Page 11 Diagnostic and Utility Tasks ..................... 498 Event Monitor Tasks......................... 499 Display an Event Monitor ....................... 500 Spool Event Monitor Data to a File ................... 501 Display Multiple Monitors ...................... 502 List a Device Status Code ......................503 List a Result Code ........................505 Library Utility Tasks.........................
Page 12 Power Down the Library ......................594 Power Up the Library ......................595 Open the Library Main Access Door ..................597 Close and Lock the Library Main Access Door ................598 Perform an AEM “Fast Access” ....................599 Close the AEM Access Door After a “Fast Access” ..............600 Library Resource Addresses ..................
Page 13: List Of Figures
List of Figures SL3000 Modular Library System ..................24 FIGURE 1-1 Library Configurations Around CenterLine ..............26 FIGURE 1-2 Base Module, Front View ....................29 FIGURE 1-3 Base Module, Rear View ....................31 FIGURE 1-4 Drive Expansion Module, Front View ................33 FIGURE 1-5 Drive Expansion Module, Rear View ................
Page 14 14 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 15: List Of Tables
List of Tables Accessible Physical Cell Count Per Module ..............28 TABLE 1-1 Tape Drives Supported by the SL3000 Library ..............43 TABLE 1-2 Power Options and Number of Drives ................43 TABLE 1-3 Library Environment Specifications ................49 TABLE 1-4 SL Console Component Description................
Page 16 16 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 17: Summary Of Changes
Summary of Changes Current Version: E20875-02, February 2012 Updates were made to su pport versions FRS_3.60 and SL Console FRS_5.60. Th e new features are: • Generate Log Snapshot. See “Generate and Transfer the Library Log Snaps hot File” on page 524.
Page 18: Revision History
Revision History Revision History Revision E20875-01, March 2011 Assigned new Oracle do cument part number and revision: E20875-01. Part n umber is referenced on the title page of this docum ent. Sun part number (31619 4401) and revision numbering system have been ret ired. Updates to support the following features: •...
Page 19: Revision Ab, May 2009
Revision History • “Managing Automatic Cleaning Through the SL Console” on page 92 • “Change the CAP Assignmen t Mode for an FC-SCSI Library” on page 138 • “Enter Cleaning or Diagnostic Cartridges” on page 183 • “Eject Cleaning or Diagn ostic Cartridges” on page 184 •...
Page 20: Revision A, April 2008
Revision History • Non-disruptive partitioning. See “Non-Disruptive Partitioning” on page 164. • Status alert messages. See “Status Alert Messages” on page 78. • Library energy monitor reports. See the following: • “Display the “Last 24 Hours” Librar y Energy Monitor Report” on page 120 •...
Page 21: Preface
Preface This book is about Oracle’s StorageTek SL3000 modular library system hardware, StorageTek Library Console management software, and related operations. For specific drive information or for client application software com mands, see the appropriate drive or s oftware documentation. Audience This guide is in tended primarily for administrators and operators of Oracle’s StorageTek...
Page 22 Obtaining Customer Documentation 5. To download a compressed archive file that contains the entire suite of documents, click the “Download” link. 22 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 23: Sl3000 Introduction
SL3000 Introduction This chapter introduces you to the SL3000 libra ry and its components and config urations, including the following t opics: • “SL3000 Features” on page 24 • “Modular Design” on page 25 • “Base Module” on page 29 •...
Page 24: Sl3000 Features
SL3000 Features SL3000 Features The SL3000 library, shown in FIGURE 1-1, offers you the benefits of: • Scalability in storage capacity from 200 to 5925 storage cells • Performance from 1 to 56 tape drives • Support of a variety of tape drives •...
Page 25: Modular Design
Modular Design Modular Design The SL3000 library provides a m odular design, which enables you to meet the demands of a rapidly growing and constantly changing environment. Modules There are five types of modules in an SL3000 lib rary. The base module is the only one that is required.
Page 26: Any Cartridge, Any Slot Technology
Modular Design FIGURE 1-2 Library Configurations Around CenterLine Any Cartridge, Any Slot Technology Mixed-media storage cells hold the cartridges. This enables the SL3000 library to support Oracle’s StorageTek Any Cartridge, Any Slot technology and accept a variety of media types without reconfiguring the library.
Page 27: Physical Capacities
Modular Design Physical Capacities The SL3000 is scalable, with physical storage capaci ties from 200 to 5925 storage cel ls. In addition, the Capacity on Demand feature en ables you to pay for only the capacity you actually use and expand capacity with minimal disruption to li brary operations. “Capacity on Demand”...
Page 28: Table 1-1 Accessible Physical Cell Count Per Module
Modular Design TABLE 1-1 Accessible Physical Cell Count Per Module Adjacent Module Standalone or Installed on the: Position- Module Options Independent Right Left Total Count Base Module Standard (with viewing window), standalone With operator’s panel With window storage arrays With second drive array With third drive array Drive Expansion Module (DEM) Standard (with viewing window and no...
Page 29: Base Module
Base Module Base Module The base module provides both cartrid ge storage and a minimum of eight tape drives. This module includes: • Power configurations • Robotics • Electronic modules • Cartridge access port • Cartridge storage cells • Tape drives •...
Page 30: Front Components Of Base Module
Base Module • Service clearance: • Front 46 cm (18 in.), Rear 81 cm (32 in.). • With both doors open: 262 cm (10 3 inches). • Side clearance: • Cooling: 5 cm (2 in.) (Side clearance is required to install or remove the side covers.
Page 31 Base Module Rear Components of Base Module FIGURE 1-4 shows the components of the base module from the back. FIGURE 1-4 Base Module, Rear View SL3000 Introduction 31...
Page 32 Base Module The rear door of the base module (see FIGURE 1-4 on page 31) allows access to the following: • Rail and robotics DC power supplies. • Three sets of drive arrays or bays with tape drives: The first d rive array is st andard, and optional drive arrays are added from the top down.
Page 33: Drive Expansion Module
Drive Expansion Module Drive Expansion Module The optional Drive Expansion Module (DEM) provides the library with additional tape drives and cartridge storage capacity. One DEM can be included in a libra ry installation, always to the left of the base m odule. FIGURE 1-5 Drive Expansion Module, Front View Dimensions of Drive Expansion Module The dimensions of t he base module are as follows:...
Page 34: Front Components Of The Drive Expansion Module
Drive Expansion Module • Installation: 91 cm (36 in.) Front Components of the Drive Expansion Module The front of the DEM includes space for the following components: • Service door for library access (standard) • Front panel with three LEDs: Librar y Active, Service Required , and Wait •...
Page 35: Figure 1-6 Drive Expansion Module, Rear View
Drive Expansion Module Rear Components of the Drive Expansion Module FIGURE 1-6 shows the components of the Drive Expansion Module from the back. FIGURE 1-6 Drive Expansion Module, Rear View SL3000 Introduction 35...
Page 36 Drive Expansion Module The rear door of the Drive Exp ansion Module (see FIGURE 1-6 on page 35) allows access to the following: • Four sets of drive arrays or bays with ta pe drives. Drive arrays are added from the top down.
Page 37: Cartridge Expansion Module
Cartridge Expansion Module Cartridge Expansion Module The optional Cartridge Expansion Module (CEM ) provides additional storage cell capacity and growth for cartridges only . A maximum of eight CEMs are supported in a single library . The following considerations will maximize library ef ficiency: •...
Page 38 Cartridge Expansion Module • Depth: 77.5 cm (30.5 in.). • Weight: 265 kg (584 lb) frame only . • Side clearance (When additional modules are installed, the cov ers are removed from the base module and placed on the ends of the last module in the series.): •...
Page 39: Parking Expansion Module
Parking Expansion Module Parking Expansion Module The optional Parking Expansion Modules (PEMs) provide additional storage cell capacity and growth, as well as space for a redundant TallBot to be “parked.” The parking space makes the three outer-most columns of storage cells on the front and rear walls inaccessible. The inaccessible cells can be left out of the m odule, or they can be installed to allow later conversion of the PEM to a CEM.
Page 40 Parking Expansion Module • Installation: 91 cm (36 in.) . • Service clearance: None required. FIGURE B-4, “Parking Expansion Module Walls” on page 621 for a detailed diag ram of the wall layout. 40 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 41: Access Expansion Module
Access Expansion Module Access Expansion Module The optional Access Expansion Module (A EM) provides the following capabilities: • Bulk loading and unloading of up to 23 4 cartridges at a time to and fr om the SL3000 library through the AEM CAP. The AEM is essentially a very lar ge CAP, with all the characteristics of a CAP, such as online/offline state, ability to be shared by partitions, etc.
Page 42 Access Expansion Module • Depth: 77.5 cm (30.5 in.). • Weight:204.12 kg (450 lb). • Side clearance (When additional modules are installed, the cov ers are removed from the base module and placed on the ends of the last module in the series.): •...
Page 43: Tape Drives
Tape Drives Tape Drives The following TABLE 1-2 lists the tape drives, data pa th interfaces, and m edia types supported by the SL3000 library. TABLE 1-2 Tape Drives Supported by the SL3000 Library Manufacturer Drive Type Interface Type Media Oracle StorageTek T9840C Fibre Channel...
Page 44: Figure 1-10 Drive Tray Front And Back View
Tape Drives Each drive tray slides into an e ight-drive bay. Drive tray measurements are: • Height: 16.5 cm (6.5 in.) • Width: 16.5 cm (6.5 in.) • Depth:45 cm (18.5 in.) FIGURE 1-10 shows the front and back view of a drive tray . FIGURE 1-10 Drive Tray Front and Back View Internal power supply cards and cabling are unique, depending on the drive type and interface within the drive tray.
Page 45: Cartridge Access Ports
Cartridge Access Ports Cartridge Access Ports The cartridge access port (CAP) is a vertically-mounted, rotating cylinder with two removable 13-slot magazines (26 cells total). CAPs are used to enter or eject cartridges from the library. The base module comes with one CAP as a st andard feature. Optionally, one CAP can be installed in each expansion module, up to a maximum of ten CAPs for the library.
Page 46: Robotics Units
Robotics Units Robotics Units The robotics unit in an SL3000 library is called a TallBot. Each library can have either on e (standard) or two (redun dant) TallBots. TallBots are responsible for the movem ent and cataloging (or auditing) of cartridges throughout the library.
Page 47: Redundant (Dual) Robotics
Robotics Units Two copper strips are inserted into the top ra il to provide both power and si gnal paths for TallBot operation. • Power comes from +48 VDC, 120 0 Watt, load-sharing power supplies. • Signals are received and transmitted between the TallBots and the library co ntroller. •...
Page 48: Power Options
Power Options Power Options Power options for the SL3000 include AC, DC and p ower redundancy. AC Power Configurations The following AC power source option s are available: • Limited features: 110 VAC, 50/60 Hz, at 20 Amps (range: 100–127 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 16 Amps) •...
Page 49: Library Environment Specifications
Library Environment Specifications Library Environment Specifications The following lists the library environment specifications. Refer to your tape drive and media publications for their specifications. TABLE 1-4 Library Environment Specifications Specifications Item Operating Storage Transporting Temperature +16 to +32ºC +10 to +40ºC -40 to +60ºC (+60 to +90ºF) (+50 to +104ºF)
Page 50: Cooling
Cooling Cooling Cooling within the SL3000 is divi ded into three areas: • Library electronics • Tape drives • DC power supplies Library Electronics There are two fans located to the right of the electronics control m odule that provide cooling for the electronics in the library.
Page 51: Interfaces
Interfaces Interfaces The SL3000 library supports the following types of interfaces: • Library Control Path: Transfers library management commands, such as cartridge mounts and dismounts, between the host and the library components. No host data is present o n this interface. •...
Page 52 Interfaces Once the optional second port is activated, both ports can be connected to the same host or to two different ones. The ports operate independently, and the library always responds to a host request on the same port that the request was received. In the event of a port failure, auto matic failover is managed by the host software, not the library.
Page 53 Interfaces Oracle StorageTek’s 9300 Control Path Adapter provides the hardware connection for mainframe hosts. This interface adapter is installed on the mainframe and converts data on the Ethernet network to compatible Host Library I nterface (HLI) commands. Library Controller Redundant Electronics Note –...
Page 54: Data Path
Interfaces • Local operator panel Data Path The data path, which is separate and distin ct from the library control path, suppo rts the transfer of data between the host and the tape drive. Host data paths to the tape drives can be Fibre Channel, FICON, or ESC ON, depending on the operational char acteristics of the drive type.
Page 55: Library Management Software
Library Management Software Library Management Software Library management software com ponents control the library to perform activities such as mounts and dismounts, enters and ejects. They also manage their own cartridge d atabases, containing volume location and attribute inform ation. Oracle offers several software components de pending on the p latform, connection type, and operating system.
Page 56: Automated Cartridge System Library Software
Library Management Software • Improved migration system • Enhanced disaster recovery • Higher availability clustering solution • SMC simulation • Improved client/server virtual tape volume mount processing through • Storage Management Component (SMC) Storage Management Component Oracle’s Storage Management Component (SMC) is the interface between IBM’s OS/390 and z/OS operating systems and a Oracle S torageTek library.
Page 57: Operating Modes
Operating Modes Operating Modes Four modes of operation are possible for th e SL3000: • Automated Mode • Manual Mode • Maintenance Mode • Degraded Mode Automated Mode When in automated mode of operation, the library automatically mounts and dismounts cartridges without physical in tervention by a person.
Page 58 Operating Modes • In a redundant TallBot configuration, one TallBot has failed. The other TallBot has assumed all mount and dismount operations for the entire library . • A single tape drive has experienced a failure and must be replaced. 58 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 59: Storagetek Library Console
StorageTek Library Console Oracle’s StorageTek Library Console (SL Console) is a Java-based software application that provides a graphical user inte rface (GUI) for monitoring and managing the StorageTek SL3000 library. This chapter contains the followin g topics: • “Using the SL Console” on page 59 •...
Page 60: Sl Console Modes
SL Console Modes • Display context-sensitive help SL Console Modes Depending on your needs, yo u can run the SL Co nsole in any of the followi ng modes. For details and procedures, see: • “Local Operator Panel” on page 68 •...
Page 61: Activation Password
SL Console Screen Display Activation Password Before any users at your site can use the SL Console for the first tim e, your library administrator must activate the “admin” user ID with a special activation password. Your Oracle support representative provides your administrator with the activation password, which is valid for one- time use only.
Page 62: Modifying The Screen Layout
SL Console Screen Display TABLE 2-1 SL Console Component Description Component Name Description Menu bar: Includes the Tools Tools menu provides access to Syst em Detail, Reports, Monitors, Menu and the Help Men u Utilities, Partitioning, User Management, and Log off functions. Help menu provides access to the table of contents of the help system.
Page 63: Synchronizing The Display With The Controller Database
SL Console Reports Synchronizing the Display With the Controller Database Logging In The SL Console gets all library configuration da ta from the library controller . Therefore, be careful when logging in to the SL Console bef ore the library has fully initialized. You may see warnings that configuration data is not yet available.
Page 64: Report Types
SL Console Reports Note – Running multiple instances of the standalone SL Conso le or Web-launched SL Console on the same PC or workstation can cause problems such as inconsistent data on reports. It is recommended that only one user at a time produce SL Console reports on a PC or workstation, unless all instances o f the SL Console are the same version.
Page 65: Sl Console Help
SL Console Help SL Console Help The SL Console Help displays information for library operators, system programmers, system administrators, and service representatives. Note – The information relates only to the SL Console. For information about library hardware, tape drives, or host software, see the appropriate product publication.
Page 66: Table 2-3 Sl Console Help, Navigation Buttons
SL Console Help The top of the SL Console Help window includes the nav igation buttons shown in FIGURE 2-3 and described in TABLE 2-3 on page FIGURE 2-3 SL Console Help Navigation Buttons TABLE 2-3 for details. TABLE 2-3 SL Console Help, Navigation Buttons Button Meaning Action...
Page 67: Tips For Using The Sl Console Help
SL Console Help TABLE 2-3 SL Console Help, Navigation Buttons Button Meaning Action Print Setup Displays the Page Setup dialog box, which allows you to modify your print page layout Add Favorite Saves the currently displayed topic as a favorite topic. See th e following “Managing Favorite Topics”...
Page 68: Local Operator Panel
Local Operator Panel Local Operator Panel The local operator panel is an optional feature of the library, which is b uilt in to the base module and Drive Expansion Module (DEM). It enables you to run most of the SL Console application directly at the librar y from a flat-screen display with a touch screen interface.
Page 69: Touch Screen Calibration
Web-launched SL Console The virtual keypad also provides the following cursor movement button s listed in the following TABLE 2-4. TABLE 2-4 Virtual Keypad, Cursor Movement Buttons Button Function If highlighted, inserts text at the cu rsor position. Insert If not highlighted, replaces text to the right o f the cursor. Places cursor at the beginning of the field.
Page 70: Security Considerations
Web-launched SL Console Security Considerations The Web-launched SL Console software is digitally signed, which guarantees that it has been issued by Oracle Corporation and has not been altered or corrupted since it was created. As a Java Web Start process, the Web-launched SL Console includes the security features provided by the Java 2 platform.
Page 71: Standalone Sl Console
Standalone SL Console Standalone SL Console The standalone SL Console is a standard feature of the StorageTek SL3000 library. It enables you to run the SL Console application remotely from a PC or workstation that has a netw ork connection to the library. Using the standalone SL Console, you can connect to any library for which you have a valid user ID.
Page 72: Sl Console Task Summary
SL Console Task Summary SL Console Task Summary SL Console tasks are divided into the following categor ies: • “General SL Console Usage Tasks” on page 73 • “General SL Console Report Tasks” on page 89 • “Local Operator Panel Calibration Tasks” on page 96 •...
Page 73: General Sl Console Usage Tasks
General SL Console Usage Tasks General SL Console Usage Tasks Task Page Log in to the Local Operator Panel Log in to the Web-launched SL Console Using a Browser or Command Line Log in to the Web-launched SL Console Using an Icon Log in to the S tandalone SL Console Log Off the SL Console Change a User Password...
Page 74: Log In To The Local Operator Panel
General SL Console Usage Tasks ▼ Log in to the Local Operator Panel Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at the local operator panel. Task Purpose Use this procedure to log in to the local library . Note – Only one user at a time can log in to the local operator panel. Task Steps 1.
Page 75: Log In To The Web-Launched Sl Console Using A Browser Or Command Line
General SL Console Usage Tasks ▼ Log in to the Web-launched SL Console Using a Browser or Command Line Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Web browser • Command line Task Purpose Log in to the SL Console.
Page 76 General SL Console Usage Tasks 3. Start a supported Web browser on your client PC or workstation (see “Client Requirements” on page 70 for a list of supported browsers), and in the Location Bar or Address field, enter the URL of the SL Console Web Start application: http:// server_ID : port_ID /opel where: •...
Page 77 General SL Console Usage Tasks 4. Click Launch Now. The Web Start process retrieves the Web-launched SL Console application from the server. Any updates download automatically. The Opening slc.jnlp dialog box appears. 5. Complete the dialog box as follows: a. Specify the action you want to take with the slc.jnlp file: •...
Page 78 General SL Console Usage Tasks If this is the first time you are running the Web-launched SL Console, a digital signature warning dialog box appears. 6. Complete the dialog box as follows: a. Verify the Publisher. b. Optionally click the “Always trust content from the publisher” check box. If you make this selection, this dialog box will not appear during future logins.
Page 79 General SL Console Usage Tasks • password: Password assigned to this user ID. (Password must be between 5-8 characters.) • library_ID: Library to which you want to co nnect, expressed in either of the following ways: • IP address of the library •...
Page 80: Log In To The Web-Launched Sl Console Using An Icon
General SL Console Usage Tasks ▼ Log in to the Web-launched SL Console Using an Icon Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at your client. Task Purpose Log in to the SL Console. Note – To perform this activity, you must f irst save the Web-launched SL Console slc.jnlp file to your client.
Page 81 General SL Console Usage Tasks 2. Click Launch Now. The Web Start process retrieves the Web-launched SL Console application from the server. Any updates download automatically. If this is the first time you are running the Web-launched SL Console, a security warning dialog box appears.
Page 82 General SL Console Usage Tasks 4. Enter your login information, and click Log on. User ID: SLC_login Password: password Library: library_ID where: • SLC_login: SL Console user ID. • password: Password assigned to this user ID. (Password must be between 5-8 characters.) •...
Page 83: Log In To The Standalone Sl Console
General SL Console Usage Tasks ▼ Log in to the Standalone SL Console Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at your client. Task Purpose Log in to the SL Console. Task Steps 1. Start the SL Console application on your PC or workstation by doing either of the following: •...
Page 84 General SL Console Usage Tasks Note – Beginning with SL Co nsole FRS 4.50, your password must be limited from 5 - 8 characters. Note – The user ID you use determines the screens you can access. See “SL Console Security” on page 3.
Page 85: Log Off The Sl Console
General SL Console Usage Tasks ▼ Log Off the SL Console Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Log off the SL Console. Note –...
Page 86 General SL Console Usage Tasks 3. Click Exit to close the SL Console. 86 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 87: Change A User Password
General SL Console Usage Tasks ▼ Change a User Password Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to change the password for a us er account. Task Steps 1.
Page 88 General SL Console Usage Tasks 3. On the navigation tree, expand the Permanent folder, and select the user account you want to modify (the user account you are logged in as). Detailed information for the user account is displayed. 4. Complete the following fields: Current Password, New Password, and Retype Password.
Page 89: General Sl Console Report Tasks
General SL Console Report Tasks General SL Console Report Tasks Task Page Display a Library Report Search a Library Report Save Library Report Dat a to a File StorageTek Library Console 89...
Page 90: Display A Library Report
General SL Console Report Tasks ▼ Display a Library Report Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display library repor ts available from the Tools > Reports menu. Note –...
Page 91 General SL Console Report Tasks 3. Click the report you want to display. The selected report displays. StorageTek Library Console 91...
Page 92: Search A Library Report
General SL Console Report Tasks ▼ Search a Library Report Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to search a library report for a specified text string. This procedure can be performed on any of the library report screens.
Page 93 General SL Console Report Tasks 4. Click Search. The Search Text dialog box appears. 5. Enter the text string you want to search for, and click Search. Note – The search is case-sen sitive, and wildcards are not supp orted. 6.
Page 94: Save Library Report Data To A File
General SL Console Report Tasks ▼ Save Library Report Data to a File Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display a lib rary report and save the data to a f ile.Depending on the report, you can save to i n text (.txt), HTML, XML, or comm a-separated values (.csv) format.
Page 95 General SL Console Report Tasks 4. Click Save. The Save dialog box app ears. 5. Browse to the directory where you want to save the file. In the File Name field, you can accept the default entry or enter a different file name. 6.
Page 96: Local Operator Panel Calibration Tasks
Local Operator Panel Calibration Tasks Local Operator Panel Calibration Tasks Task Re-calibrate the Local Operator Panel Reset the Local Operator Panel Calibration 96 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 97: Re-Calibrate The Local Operator Panel
Local Operator Panel Calibration Tasks ▼ Re-calibrate the Local Operator Panel Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at a Linux-based local o perator panel. Note – This procedure can be perfo rmed only at a Linux-based local operator panel. To re-calibrate a Windows-based local operator panel, contact your Oracle support representative.
Page 98 Local Operator Panel Calibration Tasks 3. Click Calibrate. The alignment sequence begins. Ten targets are presented sequentially on the screen. 4. Gently tap in the center of each target with your finger or a pointing stylus. This aligns the screen accor ding to your touc h. Be sure to touch the center of each tar get so you can get an accurate calibration.
Page 99 Local Operator Panel Calibration Tasks • If the button depresses when you touch it directly, the touch screen is properly aligned. The second Accept Calibration message appears, this tim e with a Click Me button on the right side of the m essage. •...
Page 100: Reset The Local Operator Panel Calibration
Local Operator Panel Calibration Tasks ▼ Reset the Local Operator Panel Calibration Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at a Linux-based local o perator panel. Note – This procedure is available only for a Linux-based local operator panel. To re-set the calibration of a Windows-based local operator panel, contact your Oracle support representative.
Page 101: Standalone Sl Console Installation Tasks
Standalone SL Console Installation Tasks Standalone SL Console Installation Tasks Task Page Download the Standalone SL Console Media Pack Install the Standalone SL Console StorageTek Library Console 101...
Page 102: Download The Standalone Sl Console Media Pack
Standalone SL Console Installation Tasks ▼ Download the Standalone SL Console Media Pack Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at the Web browser. Task Purpose Use this procedure to download and ex tract the current SL Console Media Pack from the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud.
Page 103 Standalone SL Console Installation Tasks • Click Continue. 4. On the Media Pack Search screen, make the following selections: • In the Select a Product Pack list, select Oracle StorageTek Products. • In the Platform list, select Generic Platform. • Click Go.
Page 104 Standalone SL Console Installation Tasks 5. All media packs meeting your selection criteria are displayed in the Results section of the screen. Select the SL Console version you want to download. Click Continue. 6. On the specific media pack screen, review the information to verify that you have selected the correct media pack.
Page 105 Standalone SL Console Installation Tasks Note – This process may take several minutes. 8. To complete the installation, see “Install the Standalone SL Console” on page 106. StorageTek Library Console 105...
Page 106: Install The Standalone Sl Console
Standalone SL Console Installation Tasks ▼ Install the Standalone SL Console Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at the client. Task Purpose Use this procedure to install the standalone SL Console on your PC or workstation. Note – Your Oracle support representativ e may have performed this procedure for you during library in stallation.
Page 107 Standalone SL Console Installation Tasks Note – At any time during the installation wizard, you can click Cancel to cancel the installation or Previous to return to the previous screen and re-enter information. 4. Review the information, and click Next. The Choose Install Folder screen appears.
Page 108 Standalone SL Console Installation Tasks 5. Specify where you want to install the SL Console program. You can accept the default location displayed, or you can click Choose to browse to a different directory. Click Next to continue. The Choose Shortcut Folder screen appears. 108 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 109 Standalone SL Console Installation Tasks 6. Enter the location where you want to create the SL Console shortcut icons. You can accept the default location displayed, or you can click one of the other choices listed and specify a different location. Click Next to continue. On Solaris, the default location for shortcut s is the user’s home directory.
Page 110 Standalone SL Console Installation Tasks 8. When the installation finishes, the Install Complete screen appears. 9. Review the information and click Done to exit the installation program. 110 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 111: Hardware Activation Files
Hardware Activation Files Note – This feature is available starting with SL3000 firmware version FRS_3.0 and SL Console version FRS_5.00. This chapter explains how to activate optional fe atures on the SL3000 tape library. It begins with a brief list of the “Customer-Activated Features”...
Page 112: Downloading Oracle Hardware Activation Files
Oracle Hardware Activation Files Downloading Oracle Hardware Activation Files Download Oracle hardware activation files from the Oracle Software Deliver y Cloud at: http://edelivery.oracle.com Legacy Hardware Activation Files For SL3000 libraries prior to firmware versi on FRS_3.0, hardware activ ation files were delivered by e-mail from Oracle Corporation.
Page 113: Hardware Activation File Installation Process
Hardware Activation File Installation Process Hardware Activation File Installation Process To activate library features, perform the following tasks. 1. Purchase a feature for an Oracle S torageTek library from Oracle Corporation. 2. Locate the hardware activation file for the feature on the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud and download it to a s ystem accessible to your StorageTek Library Console (SL Console) session.
Page 114: Hardware Activation Tasks
Hardware Activation Tasks Hardware Activation Tasks Task Page Download a New Hardware Activation File Display and Verify New Hardware Activation File Contents Install a New Hardware Activ ation File on the Target Library Display Current Hardware Activation Files Delete a Hardware Activation File Display the Feature Audit Log 114 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 115: Download A New Hardware Activation File
Hardware Activation Tasks ▼ Download a New Hardware Activation File Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at a Web browser. Task Purpose Use this procedure to download a new hardware activation file for the l ibrary. Task Steps 1.
Page 116 Hardware Activation Tasks In the Electronic Delivery Trial License Agreement section, read the agreement and terms. Then check the YES check box to agree to the terms of your license. 6. While still on the Export Validation screen, read the Export Restrictions. Check the corresponding YES check box to accept the restrictions.
Page 117 Hardware Activation Tasks 8. In the Select a Product Pack list of the Media Pack Search screen, select Oracle StorageTek Products. 9. Click Go. The Media Pack Search screen refreshes. In the Results section of the screen, a list o f media packs meeting your sel ection criteria replaces the *** No search conducted *** notice.
Page 118 Hardware Activation Tasks 12. When download screen for the selected media pack appears, review the information to verify that you have selected the correct media pack. Click the Readme button to review the readme file. 13. After verifying you have chosen the correct software, click the Download button beside each desired feature.
Page 119 Hardware Activation Tasks 16. On the download screen for the media pack, press View Digest to view the MD5 and/ or SHA-1 digests of the download files. 17. Compute your own digest of the downloaded media pack using the appropriate commandline utility.
Page 120: Display And Verify New Hardware Activation File Contents
Hardware Activation Tasks ▼ Display and Verify New Hardware Activation File Contents Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display a new hardware ac tivation file before installing it o n a target library.
Page 121 Hardware Activation Tasks The Hardware Activation File Details displays on the screen. 4. Review the hardware activation file details, and then click Compare. Hardware Activation Files 121...
Page 122 Hardware Activation Tasks The Compare Hardware Activation Keys message appears. 5. Review the activation file information. Note – Changes that will be im plemented by the new hardware activation file, such as additional capacity or expiration date changes, are highlighted in red. 6.
Page 123: Install A New Hardware Activation File On The Target Library
Hardware Activation Tasks ▼ Install a New Hardware Activation File on the Target Library Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose To install a new hardware activation file on a target library, follow this procedur e using the StorageTek Library Console (SL Console).
Page 124 Hardware Activation Tasks The Hardware Activation File Details display in the lower part of the page. 4. Review the hardware activation file details, and then click Install in the upper right corner. 124 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 125 Hardware Activation Tasks The Activation File Installation Warning message appears. 5. Review the Features to be Installed and verify that the new hardware activation file is accurate. Note – Changes that will be im plemented by the new hardware activation file, such as additional capacity or expiration date changes, are highlighted in red.
Page 126 Hardware Activation Tasks • “Allocated Storage Capacity” on page 206 for special considerations that apply when you install a hardware activation file with the Partitioning feature. 126 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 127: Display Current Hardware Activation Files
Hardware Activation Tasks ▼ Display Current Hardware Activation Files Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose To display the features currently activated on a target library, perform this procedure using the StorageTek Library Console (SL Console).
Page 128: Delete A Hardware Activation File
Hardware Activation Tasks ▼ Delete a Hardware Activation File Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose To delete a hardware activation file fr om a target library, complete this procedure using the StorageTek Library Console (SL Console).
Page 129 Hardware Activation Tasks The Delete Hardware Activation Files screen appears. 3. Click the activation file you want to delete. Hardware Activation Files 129...
Page 130 Hardware Activation Tasks The Delete... button activates, and detail for the file is displayed in the Associated Activation Feature Detail(s) section of the s creen. 4. Verify you have selected the correct activation file, and click the Delete button. A Delete Confirmation message appears. 5.
Page 131 Hardware Activation Tasks The hardware activation file is deleted from the library, and the Currently Installed Hardware Activation Files section updates. 6. Depending on the feature included in the hardware activation file, you may need to perform additional tasks after deleting the key. •...
Page 132: Display The Feature Audit Log
Hardware Activation Tasks ▼ Display the Feature Audit Log Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display a list of all feat ure activation activity that has occurred o ver the life of the library.
Page 133 Hardware Activation Tasks “Reports > Feature Audit Log” on page 147 for detailed information about the fiel ds. Hardware Activation Files 133...
Page 134: Hardware Activation Screen Reference
Hardware Activation Screen Reference Hardware Activation Screen Reference This section includes detailed descriptions of all SL Console hardware activation file screens, arranged by screen navigation path. For example, Hardware Activation > Install Hardware Activation Keys: Compare indicates the screen accessed by clicking: 1.
Page 135 Hardware Activation Screen Reference Hardware Activation > Current Hardware Activation Keys Sample Screen Description Displays the contents of the hardware activation file currently installed on the library you are logged in to. You can modify the layo ut and display of this screen. See “Modifying the Screen Layout”...
Page 136 Hardware Activation Screen Reference Expiration Number of days until the feat ure is due to expi re or has expired. If there is no expiration date, the field d isplays “noExpiration.” Value Qualification for the feature, if applicable. For example, for the Capacity feature, this field displays the capacity the activation file provides.
Page 137 Hardware Activation Screen Reference Hardware Activation > Install Hardware Activation Keys Sample Screen Description Enables you to display t he contents of a new ha rdware activation file and in stall it on the library. Also includes buttons that enable you to initiate any of the following activities: •...
Page 138 Hardware Activation Screen Reference Screen Fields File Name Required. Enter the full p ath of the hardware activation file you want to install on the library. Optionally, you can click Browse and navigate to the file location. The file must be located on a system accessible to the SL Console session.
Page 139 Hardware Activation Screen Reference Name of a feature includ ed in the hardware activation file. Expiration Display only. Number of days until the feat ure is due to e xpire. If there is no expiration date, the field displays “noExpiration.” Value Display only.
Page 140 Hardware Activation Screen Reference Hardware Activation > Install Activation File— Compare Sample Screen Description Enables you to compare the following sets of activat ion file information: • Features currently activated on the library you are lo gged in to • Feature included in the new hardware activation file you have specif ied in the “Hardware Activation >...
Page 141 Hardware Activation Screen Reference Screen Fields Current Features Display only. List of features, expiration dates, and values for all fe atures currently activated on the library you are logged in to. Features to be Installed Display only. Name, expiration date, and values for t he feature included in the specified new hardware activation file.
Page 142 Hardware Activation Screen Reference Hardware Activation >Install Activation File— Install Sample Screen Description Enables you to compare the following sets of activat ion file information: • Features currently activated on the library you are lo gged in to. • Feature included in the new hardware activation file you have specif ied in the “Hardware Activation >...
Page 143 Hardware Activation Screen Reference Screen Access This screen can be accessed at either of the following: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Screen Fields Current Features Display only. List of features, expiration dates, and values for all fe atures currently activated on the library you are logged in to.
Page 144 Hardware Activation Screen Reference Hardware Activation >Delete Hardware Activation Files Sample Screen Description Enables you to review and delete selected hardware activation files from the library. Only customer-installed hardware activation files appear on this screen for deletion. Caution – Significant impact on operations. Deleting a hardware activation file is an exceptional situ ation and can hav e significant effects on library operations.
Page 145 Hardware Activation Screen Reference Screen Fields Currently Installed Hardware Activation Files File Number Display only. ID number assigned to the hardware activation file. The numbers indicate the sequence in which the features were installed on the library. There may be gaps in the sequence, which may result from one of the f ollowing reasons: •...
Page 146 Hardware Activation Screen Reference See Also • “Hardware Activation > Install Hardware Activation Keys” on page 137 • “Hardware Activation >Install Activation File— Install” on page 142 146 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 147 Hardware Activation Screen Reference Reports > Feature Audit Log Sample Screen Description Displays a list of all feature activation activity that has occurred over the life of the li brary. You can use this log to verify the validity of all features installed on the library . Screen Access This screen can be accessed at either of the following: •...
Page 148 Hardware Activation Screen Reference Feature Value Special attributes of the featu re. Options are: • SN: Indicates that the serial number of the library is displayed in the Feature Acti on field. Appears on the first line of the display . •...
Page 149: Capacity On Demand
Capacity on Demand The SL3000 library includes RealTimeGrowth and Capacity on Dem and features. With RealTimeGrowth, you can install physical storage capacity beyond your current needs. Capacity on Demand separates physical from ac tivated capacity, which means yo u pay only for the capacity you need.
Page 150: Active Storage Region Configuration
Active Storage Region Configuration • Activated capacity: The number of storage cells specified in the installed hardware activation file. • Active cell: A storage cell that can be used for cartridge storage. By default, the t otal active cells this is the same as the activated capacity specified in the installed hardware activation file.
Page 151: Non-Partitioned Libraries
Active Storage Region Configuration Cell Activation Rules The library controller uses the following rules when adding cells to active storage regions: • Cell activation starts in the lef t upper rear of the acti ve storage region and moves to the right lower front.
Page 152: Non-Disruptive Capacity Changes
Non-disruptive Capacity Changes • Active storage capacity has been reduced. • The cartridge has been moved to an inac tive or inaccessible cell through manual intervention. If the SL Console identifies an orphaned cartridge, it displays a war ning message. You can then use the following tools to help you resolve and disposition the orphaned cartridge: •...
Page 153: Active Capacity Changes And Fc-Scsi Connections
Increasing Activated Capacity Removing Active Capacity The library goes offline temporarily whenever you make any o f the following types of capacity changes: • Deactivate a storage cell • Remove an empty drive slot After the configuration change is updated in the library controller database, the library comes back online and the library controller sends an asynchronous message to all hosts notifying them that the librar y configuration has change d.
Page 154: Decreasing Activated Capacity
Decreasing Activated Capacity • If the library is par titioned, all new cap acity is added as unallocated cells. You must allocate new storage cells to partitions manually to start using the cells; see “Design a Partition: AEM Module” on page 224 for details.
Page 155: Capacity Management Tasks
Capacity Management Tasks Capacity Management Tasks This section provides detailed instructions for all tasks in volved in implementing and managing active storage capacity in the library . Storage Capacity Installation Process The following is a summ ary of the process used to install new library storage capacity . 1.
Page 156 Capacity Management Tasks configuration conflicts may arise if you change active storage region boundaries while other users are pe rforming cartridge movements or library configuration changes. See “Synchronizing the Display W ith the Controller Database” for details. 156 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 157: Capacity Management Tasks
Capacity Management Tasks Capacity Management Tasks Note – The following tasks apply to non-partitioned libraries only . For detailed instructions on conf iguring storage regions for partitioned libraries, see “Partition Process Overview” on page 213. Task Tool Capacity management tasks be perfo rmed at either of the following: •...
Page 158: Define Active Storage Regions
Capacity Management Tasks ▼ Define Active Storage Regions Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose When you install additio nal activated capacity, the library controller automatically activates the number of storage cells equal to the activated capacity.
Page 159 Capacity Management Tasks The Module Map page appears. 2. Click the module for which you want to define the active storage regions. 3. Click the Select Active Cells tab. The Select Active Cells page appears, displaying the current configuration of the module you have selected.
Page 160 Capacity Management Tasks Note – The first time this page displays, the number of selected cells is equal to the physical capacity of the library , and the number of active cells is equal to the l ibrary’s total activated capacity. Note –...
Page 161: Commit Active Storage Region Changes
Capacity Management Tasks ▼ Commit Active Storage Region Changes Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to verify and commit active storage region configuration changes you have made on the Select Active Cells page.
Page 162 Capacity Management Tasks Note – The system performs this verification only on the active storage region configuration defined in the Select Active Cells screens. It does not verify active storage regions agai nst the library co ntroller database. Therefore, it cannot identify configuration conflicts that may arise due to other users performing cartridge mo vements or library configuration changes (through the command line interface, other SL Console sessions, or host applications) at the same ti me you have m ade changes to active...
Page 163 Capacity Management Tasks • Click No to cancel the update. The library controller dat abase is not upda ted, but all changes you have made are retained on the Select Active Cells page. • Click Yes to make the following updates to the library controller database and proceed Step •...
Page 164: Display An Active Storage Region Report
Capacity Management Tasks ▼ Display an Active Storage Region Report Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display the following active storage region reports: •...
Page 165 Capacity Management Tasks The page updates with current data from the library controller database. 3. If you want to print the report data or save it to a file, see the following procedures: • “Print Active Storage Region Report Data” on page 166 •...
Page 166: Print Active Storage Region Report Data
Capacity Management Tasks ▼ Print Active Storage Region Report Data Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to print an active storag e region report. You can perform this procedure from any of the active storage region report pages.
Page 167 Capacity Management Tasks The Print dialog box appears. 4. Complete the print dialog box, and click Print. The report prints to the selected printer . Capacity on Demand 167...
Page 168: Save Active Storage Region Report Data
Capacity Management Tasks ▼ Save Active Storage Region Report Data Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to save active storage region report data to a comma-separated file (.csv format).
Page 169 Capacity Management Tasks The Save dialog box app ears. 4. Browse to the directory where you want to save the file, and enter the file name. 5. Click Save. The data is sav ed to the specified file. Capacity on Demand 169...
Page 170: Display Active Cell Detail
Capacity Management Tasks ▼ Display Active Cell Detail Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display which storage cells are currently active, inactive, or selected for activation.
Page 171 Capacity Management Tasks The Active Cells page appears, displaying the current configuration of the m odule you have selected. You can mouse-over a cell or drive to disp lay a tooltip of detailed information. Capacity on Demand 171...
Page 172: Active Storage Region Screen Reference
Active Storage Region Screen Reference Active Storage Region Screen Reference This section includes detailed descriptions of all SL Console active storage region screens, arranged by screen navigation path. For example, Select Active Cells—Select Active Cells— Confirm Apply indicates the screen accessed by: 1.
Page 173 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Select Active Cells > Module Map Sample Screen Description Enables you to select the library module for which you want to activate or deactivate cells for cartridge storage. Screen Access This screen can be accessed by either of the followin g: •...
Page 174 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Buttons ? (Help) Click to display online help for the screen. See Also “Select Active Cells > Select Active Cells” on page 175 174 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 175 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Select Active Cells > Select Active Cells Sample Screen Description Note – If you want to use the default active storage region configuration defined by the l ibrary controller, you do not need to use this screen. Enables you to define active library storage regions by selecting the storage cells you want to activate or deactivate for use.
Page 176 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Caution – Deactivating storage cells can result in orphaned cartridges and inaccessible data. See “Orphaned Cartridges in Non-Partitioned Libraries” on page 151 for details. Note – You can select storage cells only. Installed CAPs and tape drives are always active.
Page 177 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Remove Required. Indicates you want t o remove cells from th e active storage region. You can only click active or selected cells on the library m ap. Current Library Totals Capacity Display only. Total activated storage capacity of the library . Active Cells Display only.
Page 178 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Note – For additional details about modifying this field, see “Change the Library Interface Type (Non-Partitioned Libraries)” on page 371. Legend Legend for the library map. The state of each lib rary resource (storage cell, tape drive, or CAP cell) is in dicated as follows: •...
Page 179 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Library Map Graphical representation of the current library configuration. Initial display for the current SL Console login session is from the library controller database. Then the displ ay reflects your modifications. The display includes the following information: •...
Page 180 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Apply Click to update the library controller database with the cu rrent settings from the screen. The Confirm Apply popup appears, indicating whether there are any orphaned cartridges or other errors in the active storage region configuration. Note –...
Page 181 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Select Active Cells > Select Active Cells—Confirm Apply Sample Screen Description Displays a list of configuratio n errors in the de fined active storage regions. This screen is a dialog box which appears when you click Apply on the Select Active Cells >...
Page 182 Active Storage Region Screen Reference It is recommended that you resolve all errors before committing the data to the library controller database. Optionally, you can print the screen data or save it to a co mma-separated file. Screen Access This screen can be accessed by either of the followin g: •...
Page 183 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Row number where the orphaned cartridge is located. Rows are numbered consecutively from the top down, with row “1” at the top. Cause for Orphaned State Display only. Reason why the cartridge has been iden tified as orphaned. Options include: •...
Page 184 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Click to cancel the update. The library contro ller database is not up dated, but the current settings on the Select Active Cells are retained. Details Click to toggle between the expanded and collapsed views of the w arning message display.
Page 185 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Select Active Cells—View Reports Sample Screen Description Enables you to select one of the following active storage region reports: • Cartridge Cell and Media Summ ary • Orphaned Cartridge Report Note – The active storage region reports display data saved to the library controller database.
Page 186 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Screen Fields Please select a report to display Required. Click the report you want to display . The list contain s all available active storage region reports. Buttons Apply Click to update the library controller database with the cu rrent settings from the screen. The Confirm Apply popup appears, indicating whether there are any orphaned cartridges or other errors in the active storage region configuration.
Page 187 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Select Active Cells—View Reports—Cartridge Cell and Media Summary Sample Screen Description Displays detailed information about all library resources (storage cells, tape drives, and CAP cells) and any stored cartridges. Note – The active storage region reports display data saved to the library controller database.
Page 188 Active Storage Region Screen Reference • Web-launched SL Console Screen Fields Library Display only. Library number where the library resource is located. This is always “1.” Rail Display only. Rail number where the library resource is located. This is always “1.” Column Display only.
Page 189 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Capacity status of the library resource. Applies to storage cells only . Options are: • Active: Cell is activated for use and can be used for cartridge storage. • Inactive: Cell is not activated for use and cannot be used for cartridge storage. Buttons Print Click to print the report on a selected printer .
Page 190 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Select Active Cells—View Reports—Orphaned Cartridge Report Sample Screen Description Displays the locations and volume serial numbers (VOLIDs) of all orphaned cartridges in the library. Also identifies why the cartridge is orphaned. Note – The active storage region reports display data saved to the library controller database.
Page 191 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Screen Fields Module Display only. Module number where the orphaned cartridge is located. Display only. Row number where the orphaned cartridge is located. Rows are numbered consecutively from the top down, with row 1 at the top. Column Display only.
Page 192 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Buttons Print Click to print the report on a selected printer . Save Click to save the report to a d esignated comma-separated text file (.csv extension). Comma-separated files can be opened by a variety of spreadsheet and database programs. ? (Help) Click to display online help for the screen.
Page 193 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Select Active Cells—Current Active Cells Sample Screen Description Display-only screen. Displays curr ent active library storage regions. Shows which storage cells are currently active, inactive, or selected for activation. This is the only Select Active Cells screen that is available on the local operator panel. Screen Access This screen can be accessed by any of the following: •...
Page 194 Active Storage Region Screen Reference Buttons Refresh Click to refresh the display with current data from the library controller database. ? (Help) Click to display online help for the screen. See Also • “Select Active Cells > Select Active Cells” on page 175 194 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 195: Library Partitioning
Library Partitioning Note – Library partitioning must be installed through the SL3000 hardware activation utility. See “Hardware Activation Files” on page 111 for details. By using library partitioning, you can assign logical groups of storage cells and tape drives of the SL3000 library for exclusive use by specified hosts.
Page 196: Benefits Of Partitioning
Benefits of Partitioning Benefits of Partitioning By partitioning the SL3000 library, you can have: • More than one operating system and application m anage the library • An improvement in the protection or isolation of files • An increase in system and library perf ormance •...
Page 197: Smallest Partition Unit
Partitioning Concepts and Features Smallest Partition Unit A partition can be as small as a single storage cell or tape drive, or a whole rotational or AEM CAP. Cells and drives within a par tition do not need to be adjacent. Host Control of Partitions Host-partition connections identify the hosts that are able to access a partition.
Page 198: Sharing Caps Between Hosts/Partitions
Partitioning Concepts and Features Sharing CAPs Between Hosts/Partitions TallBots in the libra ry are shared resources which you cannot assign exclusively to one partition. However, CAPs can be “owned” by a par tition. A host/partition can take owner ship of a CAP in any of the followi ng ways: •...
Page 199: Allocating Storage Cells And Drives To A Partition
Allocating Storage Cells and Drives to a Partition Allocating Storage Cells and Drives to a Partition After resources (storage cells, tape drives, and cartridges) are allocated to a partition, only host connections that are also assigned to th e partition can access the partition’s resources. For example, if a group of tape drives is allocated to a partition, on ly the hosts assigned to that partition can use those drives.
Page 200: Allocating Caps
Rotational and AEM CAPs and Partitions A partition can have only dedicated CAPs or shared CAPs. For example, it is not possible for a partition to have a dedicated CAP while shar ing another CAP. Both CAPs must be either dedicated or shared.
Page 201: Cap Auto Enter Mode
Rotational and AEM CAPs and Partitions CAP Auto Enter Mode CAP auto enter mode enables a library operator to open a CAP and initiate an enter operation without issuing an explicit en ter request and without an explicit reservation from a host application.
Page 202 Rotational and AEM CAPs and Partitions HLI CAP Reservations HLI host applications use a strict reservation scheme to m anage CAP usage among host clients, and therefore always reserve a CAP before unlocking it or moving a cartridge to it. When an HLI host application attem pts to reserve a CAP already reserved by another partition, the library controller sends a message to the requesting host identifying the partition ID and host ID holding t he reservation.
Page 203: Fc-Scsi Cap Associations
Non-Disruptive Partitioning FC-SCSI CAP Associations If a FC-SCSI partition shares CAPs wi th other partitions, you must manually associate the partition to its CAPs prior to initiating an enter or eject operation. See “Associate an FC-SCSI Partition to Its Shared CAPs” on page 258 for the detailed procedure.
Page 204: Ndp And Hli Partitions
Non-Disruptive Partitioning NDP and HLI Partitions With HLI partitions, you can allocate additional resources to a partition without stopping host jobs or having the partition go offline. In general, a partition goes offline only when resources are de-allocated. In all cases, neighbori ng partitions are always left undisturbed. Allocating Additional Resources to a Partition Whenever you make any of the following types of partition changes, the affected partition stays online:...
Page 205: Orphaned Cartridges In Partitioned Libraries
Orphaned Cartridges in Partitioned Libraries Whenever you change a host LUN or add a LU N connection mapping for a host, the affected partition goes offline with a LUNS Data Has Changed Unit Attention condition. The hosts connected to the partition must issue the appr opriate commands to update their library configuration information.
Page 206: Planning For Partitioning
Planning for Partitioning Planning for Partitioning Library partitioning requires: • A thorough knowledge of library wall and slot mapp ing • Expertise in configuring and administering host software appli cations • Clear communication among all parties invo lved, including system programmers and administrators, library operators, an d your Oracle service representative •...
Page 207 Planning for Partitioning Host-Partition Connections Host-partition connections identify the hosts that are able to access a partition. Each partition appears to the host as a separate library. A host can control one or m ore partitions. In addition, it is possible for m ore than one host to control a single FC-SCSI partition, but it is recommended that you exercise caution in imple menting this configuration, as some host applications may not allow for resour ce sharing.
Page 208: Preparing The Library For Partitioning
Preparing the Library for Partitioning Preparing the Library for Partitioning Before you can partition a library , you must install, activate, and en able the partitioning feature. The following special co nsiderations apply after you successfully i nstall the partitioning feature on a previously non-partitioned library.
Page 209: Library Internal Address
Library Resource Addresses • “Library Internal Address” on page 209 • “Host SCSI Element Address” on page 209 • “HLI-PRC Address” on page 211 Each partition appears to a host as a separate l ibrary. This is reflected in the partition address. For additional details about libra ry resource addressing, see “Library Resource Addresses”...
Page 210 Library Resource Addresses • Each SCSI element address is a single integer, up to four digits in length. • SCSI element addresses for each library resource type fall within a distinctive range: 10- 999 for CAPs, 1000 -1999 for drives, and 20 00+ for storage cells. •...
Page 211: Hli-Prc Address
Library Resource Addresses HLI-PRC Address The HLI-PRC (Host Library Interface-Panel, Row, Column) address is used by hosts with an HLI connection to the SL3000 library , including ACSLS and ELS. The HLI-PRC address uniquely identifies each library r esource accessible to the host and is assigned by the host software.
Page 212 Library Resource Addresses The AEM contains a bulk load CAP with 234 cells arranged in six colu mns. Column numbering starts at the rear wall and runs left to right (columns 0–2). Then proceeds to the front wall and runs left to right (columns 3–5). 212 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 213: Partition Process Overview
Partition Process Overview Partition Process Overview Note – Library partitioning must be installed through the SL3000 hardware activation utility. See “Oracle Hardware Activation Files” on page 111 for details. The high level process for creating a partiti on for the first time is explained below. 1.
Page 214 Partition Process Overview Caution – Although partition changes are n ot disruptive to library hosts, it is recommended that you make the li brary unavailable to other users before committing your partition workspace changes. Because the SL Console does not validate partition bou ndaries against the library controller database in real-tim e, configuration conflicts may arise if you change partition boundaries while othe r users are performing cartridge movements or library configuration changes.
Page 215: Partitioning Task Categories
Partition Process Overview ▼ Partitioning Task Categories Partitioning tasks are divided into the following categories: • “Partition Configuration Tasks” on page 216 • “Partition Management Tasks” on page 234 • “Partition Report Tasks” on page 248 • “CAP Operation Tasks” on page 257 Library Partitioning 215...
Page 216: Partition Configuration Tasks
Partition Configuration Tasks Partition Configuration Tasks Task Page Review Partitioning Instructions Add a Partition Add a Host Connection (FC-SCSI partitions only) Design a Partition: Base, DEM, or CEM Module Design a Partition: AEM Module Verify Partition Configurations Resolve Orphaned Cartridges Commit Partition Configuration Chang es 216 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 217: Review Partitioning Instructions
Partition Configuration Tasks ▼ Review Partitioning Instructions Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to review the par titioning process prior to any other partitioning tasks. Task Steps 1.
Page 218: Add A Partition
Partition Configuration Tasks ▼ Add a Partition Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to create a new librar y partition and assign its storag e capacity. You can create up to eight partitions, with IDs fr om 1–8.
Page 219 Partition Configuration Tasks 4. Click OK. Your partition configuration changes ar e saved to the SL Console partition workspace for the duration of this login session. To update the library con troller database with al l changes from this SL Console login session, see “Verify Partition Configurations”...
Page 220: Add A Host Connection (Fc-Scsi Partitions Only)
Partition Configuration Tasks ▼ Add a Host Connection (FC-SCSI partitions only) Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to set up the connection between a host and a selected partition. You must perform this procedure in order for th e partition to be accessible by the host .
Page 221 Partition Configuration Tasks 2. Click the partition to which you want to add a host connection Note – If you select an HLI partition, all the buttons in the Details section of the page are grayed out. 3. Click Add Connection. The Add Connection dialog box appears.
Page 222: Design A Partition: Base, Dem, Or Cem Module
Partition Configuration Tasks ▼ Design a Partition: Base, DEM, or CEM Module Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to allocate library resour ces (storage cells, tape drives, and rotational CAPs) to a partition .
Page 223 Partition Configuration Tasks 4. Click the Design (Step 3b) tab. 5. The Design (Step 3b) page appears, displaying the current configuration of the module you have selected. 6. In the Partition list, select the partition that you want to configure. All fields update to reflect the current configuration for the selected partition.
Page 224: Design A Partition: Aem Module
Partition Configuration Tasks ▼ Design a Partition: AEM Module Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to add or rem ove an AEM CAP to or from a par tition. You can allocate or de-allocate the entire AEM at one time.
Page 225 Partition Configuration Tasks 4. Click the Design (Step 3b) tab. The Design (Step 3b) page appears, displaying the current configuration of the AEM you have selected. 5. In the Partition list, select the partition you want to configure. All fields are updated to reflect the curr ent configuration for the selected partition. Note –...
Page 226: Verify Partition Configurations
Partition Configuration Tasks ▼ Verify Partition Configurations Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to verify partit ion configuration changes you have made during this SL Console login session.
Page 227 Partition Configuration Tasks 2. Click the Module Map (Step 3a) tab. The Module Map (Step 3a) page appears. 3. Click the module for which you want to verify a partition. The module is highlighted on the page. 4. Click the Design (Step 3b) tab. The Design (Step 3b) page appears, displaying the current configuration of the module you have selected.
Page 228 Partition Configuration Tasks Note – This verification is performed on the current par tition configuration in the SL Console partition workspace only. It does not verify current partition boundaries against the library controller database. Therefore, it cannot identify configuration conflicts that may arise due to other users performing cartridge mo vements or library configuration changes (through the command line interface, other SL Console sessions, or host applications) at the same ti me you have m ade partition changes.
Page 229 Partition Configuration Tasks 9. To print the warning messages, click Print in the expanded view of the warning messages. 10. To save the warning messages in a comma-delimited text file, click Save. 11. If the warnings messages indicate that cartridges have been orphaned, see “Resolve Orphaned Cartridges”...
Page 230: Resolve Orphaned Cartridges
Partition Configuration Tasks ▼ Resolve Orphaned Cartridges Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to resolve any orphaned cartridges that are displayed on the SL Consol e. Task Steps 1.
Page 231: Commit Partition Configuration Changes
Partition Configuration Tasks ▼ Commit Partition Configuration Changes Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose This procedure updates the library controller database with all partition configuration changes that have made during this SL Console sess ion.
Page 232 Partition Configuration Tasks 3. Click the Apply button. The boundaries of th e selected partition are verified, including the locations of all tape cartridges. The Confirm Apply message appears, indicating whether there are any orphaned cartridges or other problems in the cur rent partition configuration. 4.
Page 233 Partition Configuration Tasks 9. Otherwise, if you want to update the library controller database and apply your changes, click Yes. When the Commit Success message appears, click OK to return to the Commit (Step 4) page. 10. You must now configure all affected library host applications to recognize your changes.
Page 234: Partition Management Tasks
Partition Management Tasks Partition Management Tasks Task Page Modify Partition Summary Information Delete a Partition Modify the Interface Type of a Host-Partition Connection Modify FC-SCSI Host-Partition Connection Detail Delete a FC-SCSI Host Connection Refresh the SL Console Partition Workspace Reallocate Library Resources Make a Hardware Change to a Partitioned Library 234 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 235: Modify Partition Summary Information
Partition Management Tasks ▼ Modify Partition Summary Information Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to change the name or allo cated storage capacity of an ex isting partition. Note –...
Page 236 Partition Management Tasks 3. Click Modify Partition. The Modify a Partition dialog box appears. 4. Enter the changes you want to make. 5. Click OK to confirm the changes. 236 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 237: Delete A Partition
Partition Management Tasks ▼ Delete a Partition Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to delete a partition from th e library. The following changes are made to the library partition configuration: •...
Page 238 Partition Management Tasks 3. Click Delete Partition. A confirmation message appears. 4. Click OK to confirm the deletion. • If partitions still remain in the library, proceed to Step • If no partitions remain, the Select Library Interface Type dialog box appears. 5.
Page 239: Modify The Interface Type Of A Host-Partition Connection
Partition Management Tasks ▼ Modify the Interface Type of a Host-Partition Connection Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to change the host-par tition connection type of an existing partition. You should use this procedure with cau tion, due to the followi ng possible effects: •...
Page 240 Partition Management Tasks 3. Click Modify Partition. The Modify a Partition dialog box appears. 4. In the Interface Type list, select the interface type you want to assign. Click OK. The SL Console checks t he current partition configuration in the SL Console workspace. If the partition has shared CAP all ocations or, in the case of FC-SCSI partitions, host- partition connection detail, wa rning messages will appear.
Page 241: Modify Fc-Scsi Host-Partition Connection Detail
Partition Management Tasks ▼ Modify FC-SCSI Host-Partition Connection Detail Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to modify the host W orld Wide Port Name or LUN number o f the library for a host-partition connection.
Page 242 Partition Management Tasks 2. In the Summary section of the screen, select the partition for which you want to modify a connection. 3. In the Connections section, select the host-partition connection you want to modify. Note – If you select an HLI partition, all the buttons in the Details section of the screen are grayed out.
Page 243: Delete A Fc-Scsi Host Connection
Partition Management Tasks ▼ Delete a FC-SCSI Host Connection Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to delete a host-partition connection. After you perform this procedure, the host will no longer be able to access the partition.
Page 244 Partition Management Tasks Note – If you select an HLI partition, all the buttons in the Details section of the page are grayed out. 3. In the Connections section, click the host-partition connection you want to delete. 4. Press the Delete Connection button. A confirmation message appears.
Page 245: Refresh The Sl Console Partition Workspace
Partition Management Tasks ▼ Refresh the SL Console Partition Workspace Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to refresh the SL Conso le partition workspace with current data from the library controller database.
Page 246: Reallocate Library Resources
Partition Management Tasks ▼ Reallocate Library Resources Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Reallocate library resources (storage cells, tape drives, rotational or AEM CAPs, or cartridges) from one partition to another .
Page 247: Make A Hardware Change To A Partitioned Library
Partition Management Tasks ▼ Make a Hardware Change to a Partitioned Library Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Some library hardware changes, such as adding expansion modules, adding a second robot, or adding rotational CAP cells, may require the removal of all or part of an existing partitioned module.
Page 248: Partition Report Tasks
Partition Report Tasks Partition Report Tasks Task Page Display a Partition Repo rt Print Partition Report Data Save Partition Report Data Display Partition Detail 248 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 249: Display A Partition Report
Partition Report Tasks ▼ Display a Partition Report Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display any of the following partition reports: •...
Page 250 Partition Report Tasks 2. In the list, select the report you want to display. The page updates with current data from the library controller database. 3. If you want to print the report data or save it to a file, see the following procedures: •...
Page 251: Print Partition Report Data
Partition Report Tasks ▼ Print Partition Report Data Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to print a partition report. This procedure can be perf ormed from any o f the partition report pages.
Page 252 Partition Report Tasks 3. Click Print. The Print dialog box appears. 4. Complete the print dialog box, and click Print. The report is printed to t he selected printer. 252 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 253: Save Partition Report Data
Partition Report Tasks ▼ Save Partition Report Data Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to save partition report data to a comma-separated file (.csv format) that is compatible with most spreadsheet applications.
Page 254 Partition Report Tasks 3. Click Save to File. The Save dialog box app ears. 4. Browse to the directory where you want to save the file, and enter the file name. 5. Click Save. The data is sav ed to the specified file. 254 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 255: Display Partition Detail
Partition Report Tasks ▼ Display Partition Detail Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display current par tition boundaries and allocations. You can also display detailed information about cartridge, drive, and storage cell locations.
Page 256 Partition Report Tasks 4. Click the Current Partition Definitions tab. The Partition Definitions page appears, displaying the current configuration of the module you have selected. You can hover over a cell to displ ay a tooltip of detailed inform ation about the cell. 256 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 257: Cap Operation Tasks
CAP Operation Tasks CAP Operation Tasks Task Page Associate an FC-SCSI Partition to Its Shared CAPs Enter Cartridges Into a Partition Eject Cartridges From a Partition Remove a Partition-CAP Association Override a CAP Reservation Library Partitioning 257...
Page 258: Associate An Fc-Scsi Partition To Its Shared Caps
CAP Operation Tasks ▼ Associate an FC-SCSI Partition to Its Shared CAPs Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to associate an FC-SCSI pa rtition to its shar ed rotational or AEM CAPs. This procedure gives the partition exclusive ownership of its shared CAPs until you explicitly remove the association.
Page 259 CAP Operation Tasks Task Steps 1. Select Tools > Shared CAP Assignment. The Shared CAP Assignment page appears. 2. Select the check box of the partitions into which you want to enter cartridges. See “CAP Assignment” on page 338 for details on these page fields. 3.
Page 260 CAP Operation Tasks • “Eject Cartridges From a Partition” on page 262 260 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 261: Enter Cartridges Into A Partition
CAP Operation Tasks ▼ Enter Cartridges Into a Partition Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to enter or bulk load car tridges into one or more partitions. Partitions can use only the rotational or AEM CAPs allocated to them.
Page 262: Eject Cartridges From A Partition
CAP Operation Tasks ▼ Eject Cartridges From a Partition Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to eject or bulk unload cartridges from a partitioned library. Partitions can use only the rotational or AEM CAPs allocated to them.
Page 263: Remove A Partition-Cap Association
CAP Operation Tasks ▼ Remove a Partition-CAP Association Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure after completing an enter or eject operation if you have previo usly associated the partition to its shared rotational or AEM CAPs.
Page 264 CAP Operation Tasks 3. Click Apply. The CAP Confirm message appears. 4. Click OK. 264 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 265: Override A Cap Reservation
CAP Operation Tasks ▼ Override a CAP Reservation Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure when a partition has reserv ed a shared rotational or AEM CAP , but the reservation cannot be released through the ACSLS or ELS host.
Page 266 CAP Operation Tasks 3. Click the Unreserve tab. The Unreserve page appears, identifying the partition that has r eserved the CAP. 4. Click Apply to override the reservation. The Unreserve Confirm message appears, indicating “T his will remove the reservatio n from the designated host...”...
Page 267 CAP Operation Tasks Note – You might need to refresh the CAP display to see the new CAP status. 9. Contact the person responsible for managing the removed cartridges to determine their disposition. If they are to be re-entered into the library, they must be entered into the correct partition.
Page 268: Partition Screen Reference
Partition Screen Reference Partition Screen Reference This section includes detailed descriptions of all SL Console p artition screens, arranged by screen navigation path. For example, Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Connection indicates the screen accessed by clicking Tools and then Partitions from the Menu Bar , and then clicking the Summary (Step 2) tab, and then th e Add Connection button.
Page 269: Partition Summary Screens
Partition Summary Screens Partition Summary Screens Screen Page Partitions—Instructions (Step 1) Partitions—Summary (Step 2) Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Connection Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Delete Connection Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Modify Connection Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Partition Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Delete Partition Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Modify Partition Library Partitioning 269...
Page 270 Partition Summary Screens Partitions—Instructions (Step 1) Sample Screen Description Displays instructions for using the partition screens. Note – This screen appears autom atically the first tim e you select Tools > Partitions during an SL Console login sessio n. Screen Access This screen can be accessed at either of the following: •...
Page 271 Partition Summary Screens Buttons and Controls ? (Help) Click to display online help for the screen. See Also • “Partitions—Summary (Step 2)” on page 272 • “Partitions—Design (Step 3b)” on page 294 • “Partitions—Commit (Step 4)” on page 309 • “Partitions—Reports”...
Page 272 Partition Summary Screens Partitions—Summary (Step 2) Description Displays summary information for the library and, optionally, a selected partition. Also includes buttons that enable you to initiate any of the following activities: • Add a new part ition • Delete a partition from the librar y •...
Page 273 Partition Summary Screens • Web-launched SL Console Screen Fields Partition Summary Partition Number Display only. ID assigned to the partition. IDs can range from 1–8. Storage Cells Display only. Total number of storage cells allocated to this partition. Drives Bays Display only.
Page 274 Partition Summary Screens Details for Partition n Name Display only. The optional name assigned to the selected partition. Interface Type Display only. Type of interface assigned to the select ed host-partition connection. Options are: • • FC-SCSI Note – The following fields are available for FC-SCSI host-partition connections only.
Page 275 Partition Summary Screens AEMs Display only. Total number of AEMs in the library . CAPs Display only. Total number of rotational CAP cells in the library . AEM cells Display only. Total number of AEM cells in the library . Note –...
Page 276 Partition Summary Screens Total number of rotational CAP cells allocated to all library partitions. AEM cells Display only. Total number of AEM cells allocat ed to all library partitions. Activated Capacity Display only. Total activated storage capacity assigned to all library partitions through the Add Partition or Modify Partition screen.
Page 277 Partition Summary Screens Total activated storage capacity not assigned to any library partition through the Add Partition or Modify Partition screen. Calculated as: (total library) Activated Capacity – (allocated) Activated Capacity Buttons and Controls Refresh Click to refresh the SL Conso le partition workspace with current data from the library controller database.
Page 278 Partition Summary Screens • “Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Delete Partition” on page 287 • “Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Modify Partition” on page 289 • “Partitions—Module Map (Step 3a)” on page 292 • “Partitions—Design (Step 3b)” on page 294 • “Partitions—Commit (Step 4)” on page 309 •...
Page 279 Partition Summary Screens Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Connection Sample Screen Description Enables you to configure the connection between a host and the selected partition. of an unbridged library Each partition can have u p to nine host-partition connectio ns. Note – This screen is availabl e for FC-SCSI host-partition connections only.
Page 280 Partition Summary Screens Initiator (WWPN) Required. World Wide Port Name of the FC-SCSI host bus adapter (HBA). Sixteen hexadecimal digits. You can enter upper- or lower-case hex digits, but the display is always shown in all up per-case. Required. Logical unit number of the librar y partition as seen from the host. This entry must be unique on the host.
Page 281 Partition Summary Screens Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Delete Connection Sample Screen Description Enables you to delete the selected host-partition connectio n. Note – This screen is availabl e for FC-SCSI host-partition connections only. HLI host-partition connections ar e configured through the host library management software (ELS or ACSLS), not through the SL Console.
Page 282 Partition Summary Screens Cancel Click to discard the current screen settin gs and return to the previous screen. See Also • “Partitions—Summary (Step 2)” on page 272 282 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 283 Partition Summary Screens Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Modify Connection Sample Screen Description In an unbridged library, enables you to modify the co nfiguration of the selected host-partition connection. Note – This screen is availabl e for FC-SCSI host-partition connections only. HLI host-partition connections ar e configured through the host library management software (ELS or ACSLS), not through the SL Console.
Page 284 Partition Summary Screens The screen displays the value assigned previously. You can leave it as is or make changes. Required. Logical unit number of the library partition on the host. This entry must be unique on the host. Note – Each initiator connected to the library must have o ne library partition assigned to LUN 0.
Page 285 Partition Summary Screens Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Partition Sample Screen Description Enables you to add a new partition. You can create up to eight partitions, with IDs ranging from 1–8. This screen is a dialog b ox that appears when you click Add Partition on the “Partitions—Summary (Step 2)”...
Page 286 Partition Summary Screens Interface Type Required. Type of interface to be used for this host-partition connection. Options are: • • FC-SCSI Buttons and Controls Click to update the SL Conso le partition workspace with the current screen settings and return to the previous screen. Note –...
Page 287 Partition Summary Screens Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Delete Partition Sample Screen Description Enables you to confirm that you want to delete the specified partition. All information for the partition – including host-partition connections, partition boundaries, and partition ID – are deleted from the SL Console partition workspace. This screen is a message that appears when you click Delete Partition on the “Partitions—Summary (Step 2)”...
Page 288 Partition Summary Screens See Also • “Partitions—Summary (Step 2)” on page 272 288 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 289 Partition Summary Screens Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Modify Partition Sample Screen Description Enables you to modify the name or host-partition con nection type assigned to the selected partition. This screen is a dialog b ox that appears when you click Modify Partition on the “Partitions—Summary (Step 2)”...
Page 290 Partition Summary Screens The screen displays the value assigned previously. You can leave it as is or make changes. Interface Type Type of interface to be used for this host-partition connection. Options are: • • FC-SCSI The screen displays the value assigned previously. You can leave it as is or make changes. Note –...
Page 291: Partition Design And Commit Screens
Partition Design and Commit Screens Partition Design and Commit Screens Screen Page Partitions—Module Map (Step 3a) Partitions—Design (Step 3b) Partitions—Design (Step 3b) – AEMs Only Partitions—Design (Step 3b)—Verify Results Partitions—Commit (Step 4) Partitions—Commit (Step 4)—Confirm Apply Library Partitioning 291...
Page 292 Partition Design and Commit Screens Partitions—Module Map (Step 3a) Sample Screen Description Enables you to select the library module for wh ich you want to define partition b oundaries. Screen Access This screen can be accessed at either of the following: •...
Page 293 Partition Design and Commit Screens Buttons ? (Help) Click to display online help for the screen. See Also • “Partitions—Design (Step 3b)” on page 294 • “Partitions—Design (Step 3b) – AEMs Only” on page 300 Library Partitioning 293...
Page 294 Partition Design and Commit Screens Partitions—Design (Step 3b) Note – This section describes the Design (Step 3b) screens for Base, Drive, and CEM m odules. For AEM modules, see “Partitions—Design (Step 3b) – AEMs Only” on page 300. Description Enables you to define partitio n boundaries by se lecting the resources (storage cells, tape drives, or rotational CAPs) you want to include in the partition.
Page 295 Partition Design and Commit Screens Note – The partition Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3b) screens, and all associated messages, give you a dynamic workspace to design your library partitions. All partition configuration information is automatically saved to the partition workspace in SL Console mem ory and retained for the duration o f your SL Console session.
Page 296 Partition Design and Commit Screens Drives Display only. Total number of tape drives in the librar y that are not yet allocated to a partition. CAP Cells Display only. Total number of rotational and AEM CAP cells in the library that ar e not yet allocated to a partition.
Page 297 Partition Design and Commit Screens • Cartridge (cartridge icon). Resource contains a tape cartridge. • Drive slots with installed drives are outlined with a thick border . Empty drive slots have a narrow border. Library Map (not labeled) Graphical representation of the current library configuration. Initial display for the current SL Console login session is from the library controller database, and then th e display reflects data from the SL Console partition workspace as you modify par tition configurations.
Page 298 Partition Design and Commit Screens Buttons and Controls Move Left Click to display the library module directly to the left of the one currently displayed. This button is grayed out if there i s no module to the left. Move Right Click to display the library module directly to the right of the one currently displayed .
Page 299 Partition Design and Commit Screens Press Verify Results to verify changes that you have made to the par tition configuration before committing them to the library controller database. The Tools > Partitions—Design (Step 3b)—Verify Results dialog box appears, indicating whether there are any orphaned cartridges or other errors in the current parti tion configuration.
Page 300 Partition Design and Commit Screens Partitions—Design (Step 3b) – AEMs Only Note – This section describes the Design (Step 3b) screen for AEM modules only. For Base, D rive, and CEM modules, see “Partitions—Design (Step 3b)” on page 294. Note – This screen is available only if the library configuration includes one or more AEMs.
Page 301 Partition Design and Commit Screens Note – The partition Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3b) screens, and all associated messages, give you a dynamic workspace to design your library partitions. All partition configuration information is automatically saved to the partition workspace in SL Console mem ory and retained for the duration o f your SL Console session.
Page 302 Partition Design and Commit Screens Remove Required. Indicates you want to remove the AEM f rom the partition. This option is valid only if the AEM is currently allocat ed. Allocated to Partition n Note – The data in these field s is automatically updated from the SL Console partition workspace when you select a p artition.
Page 303 Partition Design and Commit Screens Activated Capacity Note – This field appears only if the lib rary has unallocated activated capacity. If allocations exceed activated capacity (an over subscription situation), the Oversubscription field appears. Display only. Total activated capacity of the library that is not allocated to any partition. Calcu lated as: Total activated capacity –...
Page 304 Partition Design and Commit Screens • Numeric module ID (1–12) • Current module view indicator (“Door Closed View” or “Door Open V iew”) • Host interface type of the partition(s) to which the AEM is allocated (FC-SCSI or HLI) • CAP type.
Page 305 Partition Design and Commit Screens Note – This verification is performed on the current par tition configuration in the SL Console partition workspace only. It does not verify current partition boundaries against the library controller database. Therefore, it cannot identify configuration conflicts that may arise due to other users performing cartridge mo vements or library configuration changes (through the command line interface, other SL Console sessions, or host applications) at the same ti me you have m ade partition changes.
Page 306 Partition Design and Commit Screens Partitions—Design (Step 3b)—Verify Results Sample Screen Description Displays a list of configuratio n errors in the current SL Conso le partition workspace. This screen is a message that appears when you click Verify Results on the “Partitions—Design (Step 3b)”...
Page 307 Partition Design and Commit Screens Caution – Information in the SL Console partition workspace is saved to the library controller database only through the Commit (Step 4) screen. If your SL Console session ends or you refresh the workspace data before you have committed your updates through the Commit (Step 4) screen, you will lose any partition changes you have made through the Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3b) screens and all associated...
Page 308 Partition Design and Commit Screens Detailed information regarding all orphaned cartridges in the current partition configuration. Includes library, rail, column, side, and row location of the cartridge, cartridge volume serial num ber (VOLID), and probable causes and explanations why the cartridge is orphaned.
Page 309 Partition Design and Commit Screens Partitions—Commit (Step 4) Sample Screen Description Commits the changes made in the current SL Console partition workspace to the library controller database and alters the par titioning of the library. Caution – Although partition changes are n ot disruptive to library hosts, it is recommended that you make the li brary unavailable to other users before committing your partition workspace changes.
Page 310 Partition Design and Commit Screens Caution – It is recommended that you follow the procedu re “Resolve Orphaned Cartridges” on page 230 before using this screen. Caution – The Apply button on this screen updates the library controller database with all partition configur ation changes you have made during this SL Console session.
Page 311 Partition Design and Commit Screens Partitions—Commit (Step 4)—Confirm Apply Sample Screen Description Displays a list of configuratio n errors in th e current SL Conso le partition workspace. This screen is a message that appears when you click Apply on the “Partitions—Commit (Step 4)”...
Page 312 Partition Design and Commit Screens you will lose any partition changes you have made through the Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3b) screens and all associated messages. Screen Access This screen can be accessed at either of the following: •...
Page 313 Partition Design and Commit Screens Buttons and Controls Print Click to print the report on a selected printer . Save Click to save the report to a d esignated comma-separated text file (.csv extension). Comma-separated files can be opened by a variety of spreadsheet and database programs. Click to confirm that you want to update the library controller database with the current settings from the SL Console workspace.
Page 314 Partition Design and Commit Screens Partitions—Current Partition Definitions Sample Screen Description Displays current partition boundaries and allocations. This is the on ly Partitions screen that is available on the local operator panel. Note – This screen is display only . Screen Access This screen can be accessed at any of the follow ing: •...
Page 315 Partition Design and Commit Screens Buttons Refresh Click to refresh the display with current data from the library controller database. ? (Help) Click to display online help for the screen. See Also • “Partitions—Design (Step 3b)” on page 294 • “Partitions—Design (Step 3b) –...
Page 316: Partition Report Screens
Partition Report Screens Partition Report Screens Screen Page Partitions—Reports Partitions—Reports—Cartridge Cell and Media Summary Partitions—Reports—Host Connections Summary Partitions—Reports—Orphaned Cartridge Report Partitions—Reports—Partition Details Partitions—Reports—Partition Summary 316 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 317 Partition Report Screens Partitions—Reports Sample Screen Description Enables you to generate library partitio n reports for the m ost recently committed configuration. Note – The partition reports display data saved to the library controller database. If you have m ade partition configuration changes without commiting the changes to the library controller through the Commit (Step 4) screen, the data in these reports will dif fer from data shown on the partition Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3b) screens.
Page 318 Partition Report Screens Screen Fields Please select a report to display Required. Selectable list of Cartridge Cell and Media Summary, Host Connections Summary, Orphaned Cartridge Report, Partition Details, and Partition Summary. Select the report that you want to display . Buttons and Controls ? (Help) Click to display online help for the screen.
Page 319 Partition Report Screens Partitions—Reports—Cartridge Cell and Media Summary Sample Screen Description Lists storage cells, rotati onal or AEM CAP cells, drives, and resident cartridges. Note – The partition reports display data saved to the library controller database. If you have m ade partition configuration changes without commiting the changes to the library controller through the Commit (Step 4) screen, the data in these reports will dif fer from data shown on the partition Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3b) screens.
Page 320 Partition Report Screens • Web-launched SL Console Screen Fields Column Display only. Column number where the library resource is located. Column location is referenced from the left edge of the Base Module. “+1” is to the right. “-1” is to the left. Side Display only.
Page 321 Partition Report Screens Capacity status of the library resource. Applies to storage cells only . Options are: • Active – Cell is activated for use based on assigned capacity. Can be used for cartridge storage. • Inactive – Cell is not activated for use. Cannot be used for cartridge storage. HLI/SCSI Address Display only.
Page 322 Partition Report Screens Partitions—Reports—Host Connections Summary Sample Screen Description Displays host-partition connections for the library . Note – The partition reports display data saved to the library controller database. If you have m ade partition configuration changes without commiting the changes to the library controller through the Commit (Step 4) screen, the data in these reports will dif fer from data shown on the partition Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3b) screens.
Page 323 Partition Report Screens Screen Fields Partitions (Unbridged Libraries) Note – The screen fields in th is section also appear on the “Partitions—Reports—Partition Summary” on page 334 report. Partition ID Display only. ID of the p artition (1–8). Partition Name Display only. Name of the par tition, if any.
Page 324 Partition Report Screens CAP Cells Display only. Total number of rotational CAP ce lls allocated to the partition. AEM Cells Display only. Total number of AEM CAP cells allocated to the partition. Active Cells Display only. Total storage cell capacit y assigned to the par tition in the Add Partition screen. Partition ID Display only.
Page 325 Partition Report Screens *Total Media Display only. Total number of cartr idges resident in the pa rtition (includes media resid ent in allocated drives, storage cells, and CAP cells). Host Connections (Unbridged Libraries) FC-SCSI Display only. Logical unit number of the librar y partition as seen from the host. Partition ID Display only.
Page 326 Partition Report Screens • “Partitions—Reports—Partition Summary” on page 334 326 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 327 Partition Report Screens Partitions—Reports—Orphaned Cartridge Report Sample Screen Description Displays the locations and volume serial numbers (VOLIDs) of all orphaned cartridges in the library. Also identifies why the cartridge is orphaned. Note – The partition reports display data saved to the library controller database.
Page 328 Partition Report Screens Screen Fields Column Display only. Column number where the orphaned cartridge is located. Column location is referenced from the left edge of the Base Mo dule. “+1” is to the right; “-1” is to th e left. Side Display only.
Page 329 Partition Report Screens See Also • “Partitions—Reports—Cartridge Cell and Media Sum mary” on page 319 • “Partitions—Reports—Host Connections Summary” on page 322 • “Partitions—Reports—Partition Details” on page 330 • “Partitions—Reports—Partition Summary” on page 334 Library Partitioning 329...
Page 330 Partition Report Screens Partitions—Reports—Partition Details Sample Screen Description Displays a sortable table of name/value pairs for each of the properties of the s elected partition. Note – The partition reports display data saved to the library controller database. If you have m ade partition configuration changes without commiting the changes to the library controller through the Commit (Step 4) screen, the data in these reports will dif fer from data shown on the partition Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3b) screens.
Page 331 Partition Report Screens Screen Access This screen can be accessed at either of the following: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Screen Fields Name Display only. Display only. Name of the par tition property. Value Display only. The value of the partition property . Partition properties include: •...
Page 332 Partition Report Screens Total number of drive bays allocat ed to the partition. • Available Drive Bays Total number of drive bays in the library available for allocation to the partition. Number of Drives Display only. Total number of inst alled tape drives allocated to the partition. •...
Page 333 Partition Report Screens • AEMs allocated to partitions with a different host interface type. Occupied AEM cells Display only. Total number of AEM CAP cells in the pa rtition with tape cartridges present. • % Cell Capacity (Assigned Cells/Total Cells) The percentage of storage cells in the library allocated to this partition (the num ber of cells allocated to the partition divided by th e total physical capacity of the li brary) Buttons and Controls...
Page 334 Partition Report Screens Partitions—Reports—Partition Summary Sample Screen Description Displays summary information for all partitions in the library. Note – The partition reports display data saved to the library controller database. If you have m ade partition configuration changes without commiting the changes to the library controller through the Commit (Step 4) screen, the data in these reports will dif fer from data shown on the partition Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3b) screens.
Page 335 Partition Report Screens Screen Fields Note – These screen fields also appear on the “Partitions—Reports—Host Connections Summary” on page 322 report. Partition ID Display only. ID of the p artition (1–8). Partition Name Display only. Name of the par tition. Connection Type Display only.
Page 336 Partition Report Screens AEM Cells Display only. Total number of AEM CAP cells allocated to the partition. Active Cells Display only. Total storage cell capacit y assigned to the par tition in the Add Partition screen. Buttons and Controls Print Button.
Page 337: Partition Cap Operation Screens
Partition CAP Operation Screens Partition CAP Operation Screens Screen Page CAP Assignment Diagnostics > CAP—Unreserve Library Partitioning 337...
Page 338 Partition CAP Operation Screens CAP Assignment Sample Screen Description Enables you to perform either of the following actions: • For shared FC-SCSI CAPs only , you can pe rform partition-CAP associations prior to using the CAP to enter or eject cartridges to or from a partition. Partition-CAP associations reserve a shared FC-SCSI CAP for the exclusive use of the selected partition.
Page 339 Partition CAP Operation Screens Note – The example screen is used for both rotational and AEM CAPs. Throughout this section, the term “CAP ” refers to both types of CAPs. The following rules apply wh en using this screen: • You can use this screen for shared FC-SCS I CAPs only.
Page 340 Partition CAP Operation Screens • The partition has an HLI host-conn ection type. • The CAP is currently in use by another partition that shares the CAP . • The CAP is currently in use by the “default” user (library operator). Partition Name Display only.
Page 341 Partition CAP Operation Screens ? (Help) Click to display online help for the screen. See Also • “Partitions—Design (Step 3b)” on page 294 Click to refresh the SL Conso le partition workspace with current data from the library controller database. All uncommitted partition changes you have m ade during this SL Console login session will be discarded.
Page 342 Partition CAP Operation Screens Diagnostics > CAP—Unreserve Sample Screen Description Allows you to override a CAP reservation that has been initiated by a host. This causes th e library controller to remove the CAP reserva tion and set the CAP user to “default,” which makes the rotational or AEM CAP unavailable to all partitions.
Page 343 Partition CAP Operation Screens Screen Fields CAP CAP_id is status. Display only. Status of the s elected CAP. Possible options are: • reserved by host_name : A CAP operation has been initiated by the specified host. You can use this screen to unreserve the CAP . •...
Page 344 Partition CAP Operation Screens 344 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 345: Library Management
Library Management This chapter covers the management of the SL3000 library , including: • “Automated Mode of Operation” on page 345 • “Library and Device Status” on page 347 • “Library Management Tasks” on page 349 Automated Mode of Operation When in automated mode of operation, the lib rary or library complex automatically mounts and dismounts cartridges without physical intervention by a person.
Page 346: Determining When The Library Is Not In Automated Mode
Automated Mode of Operation 4. The library controller translates the host command into motion commands for the robot. 5. The robot takes the cartridge from its storage cell and places i t in the drive. 6. The library returns status to the host that th e mount operation is com pleted. 7.
Page 347: Library And Device Status
Library and Device Status Library and Device Status The SL Console screen displays health indi cators for each of the f ollowing devices: • Library • CAPs • Drives • Robot TABLE 6-1 describes the health m onitor indicators shown in FIGURE 6-1.
Page 348: Communications Failures
Library and Device Status TABLE 6-1 Health Status Indicator and Icon Descriptions Indicator Icon Health Status Description Normal. All library devices are functio ning normally. (Green circle with check mark) Health status by Warning. One or more devices in the library is offline or operating in a degraded each device state.
Page 349: Library Management Tasks
Library Management Tasks Library Management Tasks Task Page Display Library Status Display Library Configuration Properties Set Up an FC Control Path on an Unbridged Library Display Library Controller Properties Display Library Physical Con figuration Display Library SCSI Configuration Display Library Statistics Display the Library Utilization Reports Library Management 349...
Page 350: Display Library Status
Library Management Tasks ▼ Display Library Status Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to view th e current operational state of the library. These values update whenever there is host activity , background operations, or operator activity.
Page 351: Display Library Configuration Properties
Library Management Tasks ▼ Display Library Configuration Properties Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display the physical, mech anical, logical, and network configuration of the library.
Page 352 Library Management Tasks • Unbridged library Screen Fields Vendor Vendor is STK (for Oracle S torageTek). Serial Number Serial number of the library base m odule. Library Base WWN World Wide Node Name (WWNN) for the library . Module Count Total number of modules in the library .
Page 353 Library Management Tasks Total Cell Count Total number of physical storage cells installed in the library. Includes data cartridge cells as well as reserved system cells. Not all of these cells may be enabled for use, howev er. “Display Current Hardware Activation Files” on page 127 for details on displaying the number of cells that are actually enabled.
Page 354 Library Management Tasks World Wide Name Node (Unbridged Library Only) The World Wide Node Name (WWNN) that identifies the library on a Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN). The WWNN is a 64-bit hardware identifier in IEEE format. It is set at the factory an d cannot be changed. Port A World Wide Name (Unbridged Library Only) The World Wide Port Name (WWPN) that identifies controller port A on a Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN).
Page 355: Set Up An Fc Control Path On An Unbridged Library
Library Management Tasks ▼ Set Up an FC Control Path on an Unbridged Library Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at either of the followin g: • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose If the control path for the library is Fibre Ch annel (FC), you must set up the Fibre Channel port (Port A) on the library controller .
Page 356 Library Management Tasks 2. Select Properties > General. The page displays detailed information abou t the library. 3. If you are using a Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) topology and static (hard) addressing on the Storage Area Network, set the Port A Enabled control to true and enter the correct Loop ID in the Port A Loop ID field.
Page 357: Display Library Controller Properties
Library Management Tasks ▼ Display Library Controller Properties Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to view d etails of the libra ry controller, including the serial number and firmware versions.
Page 358: Display Library Physical Configuration
Library Management Tasks ▼ Display Library Physical Configuration Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to view th e current physical configuration of the librar y. Task Steps 1.
Page 359: Display Library Scsi Configuration
Library Management Tasks ▼ Display Library SCSI Configuration Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to view th e configuration of the library SCSI ports. Task Steps 1.
Page 360 Library Management Tasks • Drive’s SCSI Element Address. • Unbridged libraries display the fields: • Port Number • Health State • Access State • Topology • Port Speed • Fibre Channel arbitrated Loop ID • FC WWN (Fibre Channel World Wide Name) Port Name and Node Name 360 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 361 Library Management Tasks Screen Fields Bridged Libraries Partition The partition ID, a digit in the range [1-8] or 0 if no partitions are configured. Bridge Drive Slot The slot location of the drive that hand les the control path for the drives allo cated to the partition.
Page 362: Display Library Statistics
Library Management Tasks ▼ Display Library Statistics Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to view library statistics, such as the request, retry, and failure count of the robot and the library upt ime.
Page 363: Display The Library Utilization Reports
Library Management Tasks ▼ Display the Library Utilization Reports Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose The Library Utilization Reports summarize library activity that has occurred during a selected time period.
Page 364 Library Management Tasks • Last Year: The previous 52 weeks, divided i nto weekly intervals The selected report displays. Screen Fields Start Date Display only. Starting date and time for each interval . Percent Utilization Display only. Percentage of time the robot was busy during the time period. This includes time spent in the following activities: •...
Page 365 Library Management Tasks Dismounts Display only. Total number of cartr idge dismounts initiated during the selected tim e period. Moves Display only. Total number of cartr idge moves from one storage cell to another that wer e initiated during the selected time period. CAP-Enters Display only.
Page 366 Library Management Tasks 366 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 367: Redundant Electronics Management
Redundant Electronics Management Note – The information in this chapter applies only to libraries in which the Redundant Electronics feature ha s been installed and activated. Note – This feature is available starting with SL3000 firmware version FRS_3.0 and SL Console version FRS_5.00. Note –...
Page 368: Redundant Electronics Operations
Redundant Electronics Operations Redundant Electronics Operations The library controller (HBCr) and drive contr oller (HBT) cards installed across from one another in the c ard cage are partnered with one another into a “cardset.” Each HBCr card determines its role whenever the card is re set or rebooted. If the HBCr card is the active controller and its partner HBT card is installe d, the controller loads active code and assumes the role of active co ntroller.
Page 369: How Failover Works
How Failover Works How Failover Works In a failover, control of the librar y is switched from the current active controller to the alternate. The alternate library and drive controller cards become active, and the active ones become alternate. Each library controller and its partnered drive controller are always switched as a pair.
Page 370: Automatic Failover Initiation
How Failover Works • SL Console and CLI connections are term inated. YouUsers must re-establish connections to the library using the IP address of the new active library controller (the former alternate controller). See “Log In to the Library After a Failover” on page 382 for detailed instructions.
Page 371: Table 7-1 Led And Control Descriptions
Monitoring Status of the Controllers Each library controller and its pa rtnered drive controller are always switched as a pair . It is not possible to manually switch only the lib rary controllers and not the drive controllers, for example. Manual Switch Initiation A manual switch can be initiated through any of the following connections: •...
Page 372: Event Log Entries
Redundant Electronics and Firmware Upgrades Card Positions Some SL Console displays identify the indivi dual library controller car ds as HBCA and HBCB and the drive controller cards as HBTA and HBTB. For both types of cards, the A or B suffix indicates the car d’s position within th e card cage, as viewed from the back of the machine, as follows: •...
Page 373: Redundant Electronics Management Tasks
Redundant Electronics Management Tasks Redundant Electronics Management Tasks Task Page Display Redundant Electronics Summary Information Display Redundant Electronics Detail Manually Switch Redundant Electronics Cards Log In to the Library After a Failover Redundant Electronics Management 373...
Page 374: Display Redundant Electronics Summary Information
Redundant Electronics Management Tasks ▼ Display Redundant Electronics Summary Information Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display sum mary information about all Redundant Electronics cards in the library.
Page 375 Redundant Electronics Management Tasks • hbca: Library controller, A (bottom) slot • hbcb: Library controller, B (top) slot • hbta: Drive controller, A (bottom) slot • hbtb: Drive controller, B (top) slot Card Position Position of the card within the card cage, as viewed from the back of the machine. Options are: •...
Page 376: Display Redundant Electronics Detail
Redundant Electronics Management Tasks ▼ Display Redundant Electronics Detail Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display detailed status information for the active and alternate l ibrary controller and drive controller cards.
Page 377 Redundant Electronics Management Tasks The page displays the cu rrent status of the selected card. Screen Fields Device Type of card. Options are: • libraryController: Library controller card • driveController: Drive controller card Card Type The card’s address within the library . Options are: •...
Page 378 Redundant Electronics Management Tasks IP Address: 2A IP address of th e 2A port on the specified HB Cr card. The 2A port is the secondary port for host communications. If no card is installed, th is field displays N/A. Note –...
Page 379 Redundant Electronics Management Tasks • warn: Card is in a degraded state, such as the card has been ejected or its alternate is not yet in the S tandby state. • ok: Card is functioning normally Alternate HBC Communicating Current communications status of the alternate library controller (HBCB) card. Options are: •...
Page 380: Manually Switch Redundant Electronics Cards
Redundant Electronics Management Tasks ▼ Manually Switch Redundant Electronics Cards Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to switch the active and alte rnate controller cards. Each library controller and its partnered drive controller are always sw itched as a pair.
Page 381 Redundant Electronics Management Tasks • If there is a pr oblem with the alternate library and drive controller cards, an error message is displayed and you are n ot allowed to continue with the switch. 3. Click Yes to begin the switch process. The switch process begins, and a message appears indicating that your SL Console session will be terminated.
Page 382: Log In To The Library After A Failover
Redundant Electronics Management Tasks ▼ Log In to the Library After a Failover Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to log in to the library af ter an automatic failover or m anual switch.
Page 383 Redundant Electronics Management Tasks where: • SLC_login is the SL Console user ID. • password is the password assigned to this user ID. • library_ID is the library to which you want to connect, expressed in either of the following ways: •...
Page 384 Redundant Electronics Management Tasks 384 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 385: Rotational And Aem Cap Management
CAP Management Rotational and AEM By using cartridge access ports (CAPs), you can enter (or im port) or eject (or export) cartridges to or from the library . You can use CAPs only when the library is in automated mode. This chapter describes general CAP activities th at apply to the SL3 000 library including: •...
Page 386: Rotational Caps
Rotational CAPs Rotational CAPs One rotational CAP is always present in the base module. Optionally, the drive expansion module and cartridge expansion module can also have one rotational CAP each. A rotational CAP contains two rem ovable 13-slot magazines. You can import or export up to 26 cartridges at one tim e through each CAP.
Page 387: Manual Cap Mode
Manual CAP Mode When in auto mode, a CAP is unlocked and its LED is on. Th e system locks the CAP only during cartridge enter, eject, or au dit operations. Host applications manage the auto enter mode. See the appropriate tape management software documentation for details.
Page 388: Cap Priorities For Cartridge Ejects By Fc-Scsi Hosts
CAP Priorities for Cartridge Ejects by FC-SCSI Hosts For detailed instructions on setting the CAP assignment mode, see “Change the CAP Assignment Mode for an F C-SCSI Library” on page 402. Note – This feature is available starting with SL3000 firmware version FRS_2.33 and SL Console version FRS_4.47.
Page 389: Table 7-2 Table
Using CAPS in a Partitioned Library For an eject op eration of 350 cartridges, the robot fills CAP cells the order shown in the following TABLE 8-2. TABLE 8-2 Order of Filling CAP Cells in Eject Operation of 350 Cartridges Order Module Number of Cartridges Total Cartridges...
Page 390: Aem Access Door
AEM Operations AEM Access Door The AEM access door is the external door you open to bulk load or unload cartridges to o r from the library. The front panel of the access door includes the f ollowing components: • Three LEDs: Wait, Enter, and Unlocked.
Page 391: Non-Disruptive Maintenance
AEM Operations Non-disruptive Maintenance The AEM enables an Oracle support representative to safely access and service a library robot without taking the l ibrary offline. If a robot is defective, it parks in the AEM. The library remains online. If a redundant robot is installe d, the library can continue norm al operations through the remaining functional robot.
Page 392: Rotational And Aem Cap Management Tasks
Rotational and AEM CAP Management Tasks Rotational and AEM CAP Management Tasks Task Page Display Rotational and AEM CAP Sum mary Information Display Current Rotational or AEM CAP S tatus Display Rotational or AEM CAP Properties Unlock a CAP or AEM Access Door Lock a CAP or AEM Access Door Change the CAP Assignment Mod e for an FC-SCSI Library 392 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 393: Display Rotational And Aem Cap Summary Information
Rotational and AEM CAP Management Tasks ▼ Display Rotational and AEM CAP Summary Information Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose To display summary information for all rotational and AEM CAPs in the library, complete the following steps.
Page 394: Display Current Rotational Or Aem Cap Status
Rotational and AEM CAP Management Tasks ▼ Display Current Rotational or AEM CAP Status Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose To display the current operational state of a ro tational or AEM CAP, complete the following steps.
Page 395 Rotational and AEM CAP Management Tasks • The CAP page displays the cu rrent status of the rotational CAPs. • The CAP page displays the cu rrent status of AEM CAPs. Rotational and AEM CAP Management 395...
Page 396: Display Rotational Or Aem Cap Properties
Rotational and AEM CAP Management Tasks ▼ Display Rotational or AEM CAP Properties Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display static informa tion for a rotational or AEM CAP, including the serial number and number of cells.
Page 397 Rotational and AEM CAP Management Tasks • For rotational CAPs, the CAP properties page shows CAP properties, including code version. • For AEM CAPs, the CAP properties page show s CAP properties, including code version. Rotational and AEM CAP Management 397...
Page 398: Unlock A Cap Or Aem Access Door
Rotational and AEM CAP Management Tasks ▼ Unlock a CAP or AEM Access Door Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Normally, the host unlocks a CAP or AEM access door.
Page 399 Rotational and AEM CAP Management Tasks 4. In the Locked list, select false. Click Apply. The Confirm message appears. 5. Click OK. The CAP door unlocks, and t he CAP button light turns on. Note – The CAP status changes to “unlocked” in the hos t library management software.
Page 400: Lock A Cap Or Aem Access Door
Rotational and AEM CAP Management Tasks ▼ Lock a CAP or AEM Access Door Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Normally a CAP or AEM access door is locked from a host.
Page 401 Rotational and AEM CAP Management Tasks 4. At the Locked list, select true. Click the Apply button. The CAP locks, and the CAP button light turns of f. Rotational and AEM CAP Management 401...
Page 402: Change The Cap Assignment Mode For An Fc-Scsi Library
Rotational and AEM CAP Management Tasks ▼ Change the CAP Assignment Mode for an FC-SCSI Library Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to change the CAP assignment mode for all CAPs in an FC-SCSI library.
Page 403 Rotational and AEM CAP Management Tasks 4. At the Mode list, select the mode you want to assign. Options are: • Diagnostics: Causes all CAPs to be available for di agnostic operations. Select this if you want to perform m anual cartridge moves, such as moving cleaning or diagno stic cartridges from the CAPs to system cells.
Page 404: Aem Safety Door Management Tasks
AEM Safety Door Management Tasks AEM Safety Door Management Tasks Task Page Display AEM Safety Door Status Display AEM Safety Door Properties 404 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 405: Display Aem Safety Door Status
AEM Safety Door Management Tasks ▼ Display AEM Safety Door Status Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display the current state of an AEM safety door. The safety door is th e internal sliding door which lowers to separa te the AEM from the rest of the library .
Page 406: Display Aem Safety Door Properties
AEM Safety Door Management Tasks ▼ Display AEM Safety Door Properties Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display detailed inform ation for an AEM safety door , including the serial number and curren t firmware versions.
Page 407: Drive Management
Drive Management This chapter includes the following topics: • “Maximum Drive Capacity” on page 407 • “Drive States” on page 407 • “Drive Management Tasks” on page 408 Maximum Drive Capacity “Tape Drives” on page 43 for a list of supported tape drives. “Library Resource Addresses”...
Page 408: Drive Management Tasks
Drive Management Tasks Drive Management Tasks Task Page Display Drive Summary Information Display Drive Status Display Drive Properties 408 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 409: Display Drive Summary Information
Drive Management Tasks ▼ Display Drive Summary Information Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display sum mary information for all drives in the librar y. The following information di splays: •...
Page 410: Display Drive Status
Drive Management Tasks ▼ Display Drive Status Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display the current operational state of a drive. The information includes: •...
Page 411: Display Drive Properties
Drive Management Tasks ▼ Display Drive Properties Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose View detailed drive configuration information, including the drive type and serial number and port configuration.
Page 412 Drive Management Tasks 412 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 413: Cartridge Management
Cartridge Management This chapter includes the following topics: • “Cartridge Labels” on page 413 • “Entering Cartridges” on page 413 • “Ejecting Cartridges” on page 414 • “Locating Cartridges” on page 414 • “Recovery Moves” on page 415 • “Barcode Presentation” on page 415 •...
Page 414: Ejecting Cartridges
Ejecting Cartridges • Cartridge label facing you You can place cartri dges in any CAP slot in an y order. The robot audits all CAP slots when the CAP door is closed. Note – The CAP design prevents you from placing a T9840 or T10000 cartridge upside-down in the CAP.
Page 415: Barcode Presentation
Barcode Presentation Barcode Presentation Note – This feature is available starting with SL3000 firmware version FRS_2.33 and SL Console version FRS_4.47. Note – This feature applies only to libraries with FC-SCSI host connections. It is not applicable to libraries that have only HLI (TCP/IP) host connections.
Page 416 Recovery Moves Before moving any cartridge, it is helpful to display or print a report sh owing where cartridges are currently located and which storage cells are unoccupied. See the following procedures for detailed instructions: • “List Library Cartridges” on page 434 416 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 417: Cartridge Management Tasks
Cartridge Management Tasks Cartridge Management Tasks Task Page Enter Cartridges Through a Rotational CAP Bulk Load Cartridges Through an AEM CAP Bulk Unload Cartridges Through an AEM CAP Configure Cartridge Barcode Pr esentation in a Non-Partitioned FC-SCSI Librar y 426 Configure Cartridge Barcode Pr esentation for an FC-SCSI Partition Display Library Cartridge Information in Tabular Format List Library Cartridges...
Page 418: Enter Cartridges Through A Rotational Cap
Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ Enter Cartridges Through a Rotational CAP Task Tool This task can be perform ed the host and the CAP . Task Purpose Use this procedure to enter cartridges into a non-partitioned library through a rotational CAP. Note –...
Page 419 Cartridge Management Tasks Caution – Possible Equipment Damage. DO NOT force the AEM access door to open or close. 5. Push the AEM CAP button. The Enter light goes off, and the Wait light starts blinking. The safety door moves up. 6.
Page 420: Eject Cartridges Through A Rotational Cap
Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ Eject Cartridges Through a Rotational CAP Task Tool This task can be perform ed at the host and the CAP . Task Purpose Use this procedure to eject cartridges fr om the library through a rotational CAP . Note –...
Page 421 Cartridge Management Tasks 6. The TallBot audits the CAP to verify that it is empty. The CAP is returned to i ts default state. Cartridge Management 421...
Page 422: Bulk Load Cartridges Through An Aem Cap
Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ Bulk Load Cartridges Through an AEM CAP Task Tool This task can be perform ed at the host and the CAP . Task Purpose Use this procedure to load cartridges into the library through an AEM CAP. You can load up to 234 cartridges at a time.
Page 423 Cartridge Management Tasks Caution – Possible Equipment Damage. When replacing magazines on the AEM walls, make sure you seat them correctly. 5. Close and latch the AEM access door. Caution – Possible Equipment Damage. DO NOT force the AEM access door to open or close.
Page 424: Bulk Unload Cartridges Through An Aem Cap
Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ Bulk Unload Cartridges Through an AEM CAP Task Tool This task can be perform ed at the host and the CAP . Task Purpose Use this procedure to unload ca rtridges from a non-partitioned library through an AEM CAP. You can unload up to 234 cartridges at a time.
Page 425 Cartridge Management Tasks Caution – Possible Equipment Damage. When replacing magazines on the AEM walls, make sure you seat them correctly. Note – If you do not replace t he magazines in the AEM, the cells will be marked “absent” by the library controller . 6.
Page 426: Configure Cartridge Barcode Presentation In A Non-Partitioned Fc-Scsi Library
Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ Configure Cartridge Barcode Presentation in a Non- Partitioned FC-SCSI Library Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to configure the cartridg e barcode presentation format for an FC-SCSI library.
Page 427 Cartridge Management Tasks • left6: Only the six VOLID characters, which are on the le ft side of the barcode, are passed to host applications. The do main and type characters, which are the two characters on the right, are not pass ed. This is the default setting. 3.
Page 428: Configure Cartridge Barcode Presentation For An Fc-Scsi Partition
Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ Configure Cartridge Barcode Presentation for an FC-SCSI Partition Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to configure the cartridg e barcode presentation format for an FC-SCSI partition.
Page 429 Cartridge Management Tasks • left6: Only the six VOLID characters, which are on the le ft side of the barcode, are passed to host applications. The do main and type characters, which are the two characters on the right, are not pass ed. This is the default setting. 3.
Page 430: Display Library Cartridge Information In Tabular Format
Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ Display Library Cartridge Information in Tabular Format Note – This feature is available starting with SL3000 firmware version FRS_2.33 and SL Console version FRS_4.47. Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: •...
Page 431 Cartridge Management Tasks 2. Expand the Status Summary folder in the navigation tree. The Status Summary reports display in a list. 3. In the navigation tree, select Cartridge Table in the navigation tree. The Cartridge Table Report displays. See “Screen Fields” on page 432 below for a detailed description of each screen field.
Page 432 Cartridge Management Tasks Screen Fields lib, rail, col, side, row Library, rail, column, side, an d row. Together, these values identify the library int ernal address where the cartridge is located. For a detailed d escription of the lib rary internal address format, see “Library Internal Address”...
Page 433 Cartridge Management Tasks • #UREAD: The cartridge label is truly not read able, possibly because it is missing, damaged, or upside-down. • Any other value: Indicates the non-standard VOLID of the cartridge. Cartridge Management 433...
Page 434: List Library Cartridges
Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ List Library Cartridges Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display information about all library cartridges, including their VOLIDs, locations, and m edia types.
Page 435 Cartridge Management Tasks 3. Select Cartridge Summary. The Cartridge Summary report displays. See the following “Screen Fields” on page 435 for a detailed description of each screen field. 4. If you want to search the report data or save it to a file, see the following procedures: •...
Page 436 Cartridge Management Tasks • sysCell: System (reserved) cell; cleaning or diagnostic cartridges are typically stored in these cells Media Type Type of media in th e cartridge. Type Domain, or usage type, of the ca rtridge. Options are: • clean: Cleaning cartridge •...
Page 437: Locate A Cartridge By Volid
Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ Locate a Cartridge by VOLID Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display the current location of a cartridge wi th a specified volume ID. The location can be displayed in one o f the following formats: •...
Page 438 Cartridge Management Tasks 5. Click the Search tab. The Search Result section displays all cart ridges meeting the search criteria. 438 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 439: Locate A Cartridge By Address
Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ Locate a Cartridge by Address Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display detailed informa tion for cartridges with a specified location. Using wildcards, you can display all cartridges in a specified general area (for exam ple, in a specified panel, row, or column).
Page 440 Cartridge Management Tasks 7. Click the Search tab. The Search Result section displays all locations meeting the search criteria. 8. To see details about a cartridge or to view a location mapping, click the ... button in the Details column. The Location Details dialog box appears.
Page 441: Move A Specified Cartridge By Volid
Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ Move a Specified Cartridge by VOLID Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to move a cartridge with a specified VOLID to a specified location within the library.
Page 442 Cartridge Management Tasks • Although not strictly enforced, it is recom mended that only diagnostic or cleaning cartridges be moved to reserv ed slots. 6. In the Destination Location table, specify the library internal address of the destination location by making the appropriate selections in the following lists: The following special selections are av ailable on the lists: •...
Page 443: Move A Cartridge From A Specified Location
Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ Move a Cartridge From a Specified Location Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to move a cartridge f rom one specified location to another within the library.
Page 444 Cartridge Management Tasks • Storage Slots • Drive • Reserved Slots The following restrictions apply: • The destination location can b e a drive only if the source is a CAP or reserved slot. • For you to move a cartridge to a drive, th e cartridge media type must be compatible with the drive type.
Page 445: Display The Media Events Report
Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ Display the Media Events Report Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose The Media Events Report summarizes library cartridge media events and updates whenever a media event or error occurs on any drive.
Page 446 Cartridge Management Tasks Screen Fields Cartridge Label VOLID of the cartridge that has experienced an event. Event Type Type of media event being tracked. Options are: • Media Error: The drive indicated there was a prob lem with the media. Also, this possibly could indicate a problem with the d rive.
Page 447: Drive Cleaning
Drive Cleaning Library tape drives require periodic cleaning to prevent read/write errors. A drive cleaning occurs when the system mounts a compatible cleaning cartridge in response to a c leaning request from the drive. This chapter includes the following topics: •...
Page 448: Library Auto Clean
Library Auto Clean Library Auto Clean Note – This feature is available starting with SL3000 firmware version FRS_3.0 and SL Console version FRS_5.00. The library auto clean feature enables the lib rary controller to man age all drive clean functions. You can import cleaning cartridges into the library, where they are stored in reserved system cells.
Page 449: Library Auto Clean Special Considerations
Library Auto Clean “Drive Cleaning Tasks” on page 453 for a list of all tasks related to drive cleaning. Library Auto Clean Special Considerations The following are details and special considera tions about the library auto clean feature. Host Interactions With the auto clean feature, the library controller initiates a drive clean operation immediately upon receipt of a cleaning request from the drive.
Page 450: Cleaning Cartridge Management
Cleaning Cartridge Management Cleaning Cartridge Management Ensure that the library contains a sufficient number of cleaning cartridges that are compatible with each drive type in y our library. See the drive m anufacturers’ documentation for compatibility requirements. The library auto clean feature requires that cleaning cartr idge volume IDs (VOL IDs or volsers) be eight characters in length, with “C LN”...
Page 451: Cleaning Cartridge Expiration
Cleaning Cartridge Management To activate the feature, assign a threshold to a selected cartridge type. All cleaning cartridges of this type are assigned the threshold you define. See “Define Cleaning Cartridge Warning Thresholds” on page 455 for details. The warning threshold is based on the cartridge usage count.
Page 452: Manual Cleaning
Manual Cleaning Manual Cleaning Normally, the library auto clean feature or th e host tape management software (ACSLS or ELS) manages drive cleaning. However, there may be occasions when yo u need to perform a manual clean. Caution – Potential excess wear of drive head. Cleaning a drive before it is due is not recommended.
Page 453: Drive Cleaning Tasks
Drive Cleaning Tasks Drive Cleaning Tasks Task Page Configure Library Auto Clean Define Cleaning Cartridge Warning Thresholds Import Cleaning Cartridges Export Cleaning Cartridges Display Cleaning Cartridges Display Drive Cleaning Status Clean a Drive Manually Drive Cleaning 453...
Page 454: Configure Library Auto Clean
Drive Cleaning Tasks ▼ Configure Library Auto Clean Task Tool This task can be perform ed at either of the following : • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to enable or disable the lib rary auto clean feature. I f the library is partitioned, you can enab le or disable libra ry auto clean for individual partitions.
Page 455: Define Cleaning Cartridge Warning Thresholds
Drive Cleaning Tasks ▼ Define Cleaning Cartridge Warning Thresholds Task Tool This task can be perform ed at either of the following : • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to assign usage warning thresholds to selected cleaning cartridge t ypes. Note –...
Page 456 Drive Cleaning Tasks • In the Threshold warning index to change list, select the index nu mber of the cleaning cartridge type you want to configure. The numbers in the list r efer to the Index entries in the table on the bottom part of the page.
Page 457: Import Cleaning Cartridges
Drive Cleaning Tasks ▼ Import Cleaning Cartridges Task Tool This task can be perform ed at either of the following : • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to enter cleaning cartridges into the library through a specified rotational CAP.
Page 458 Drive Cleaning Tasks The Import/Export page appears. 3. Select Import Cleaning/Diagnostic cartridges. 4. Click Start. The import operation begins, and the Import/Export page displays the ongoing status. 5. The library controller reserves the CAP and unlocks and opens the CAP door. 458 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 459 Drive Cleaning Tasks If the library is partitioned and the CAP is associated to an FC-SCSI partition, the library controller associates the CAP to the default requestor for the duration of the import operation. 6. Load the cleaning cartridges into the CAP. For detailed instructions, see “Enter Cartridges Through a Rotational CAP”...
Page 460: Export Cleaning Cartridges
Drive Cleaning Tasks ▼ Export Cleaning Cartridges Task Tool This task can be perform ed at either of the following : • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to export cleaning cartridges from the library through a specified rotational CAP.
Page 461 Drive Cleaning Tasks • Export specific cleaning cartridges: Specify the cleaning cartridges you want to eject. The page disp lays a list of all cleani ng cartridges in the library . Select one o r more for export. • Export all cleaning cartridges: Exports all cleaning cartridges from the library. 4.
Page 462 Drive Cleaning Tasks The export operation begins, and the Import/Export page displays the ongoing status. The export operation proceeds as follows: a. If the library is par titioned and the CAP is associated to an FC-SCSI partition, the library controller associates the CAP to the default requestor for the duration of the export operation.
Page 463: Display Cleaning Cartridges
Drive Cleaning Tasks ▼ Display Cleaning Cartridges Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display detailed informa tion about all cleaning cartridges stored in reserved system cells.
Page 464 Drive Cleaning Tasks VOLID Volume ID (VOLID or volser) of the cartridge. The first t hree characters are always “CLN.” Usage Count Number of times the cartridge has been used for cleaning. When a cleaning cartridge is imported into the library, its usage count is set to 0. Each time the cartridge is mounted on a drive, its usage count is incremented.
Page 465: Display Drive Cleaning Status
Drive Cleaning Tasks ▼ Display Drive Cleaning Status Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display the current cleaning status of a drive . Task Steps 1.
Page 466 Drive Cleaning Tasks The field indicates “Unknown” if either of these are true: • The library auto clean feature is not enabled. • The drive was last cleaned using the host tape management software (ACSLS or ELS). If the library auto clean feature is not enabled or if the drive was last cleaned using the host tape management software (ACSLS or ELS), the fiel d indicates “unknown.”...
Page 467: Clean A Drive Manually
Drive Cleaning Tasks ▼ Clean a Drive Manually Task Tool This task can be perform ed at either of the following : • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Normally, either the library auto clean feature or the host tape management software (ACSLS or ELS) manages drive cleaning.
Page 468 Drive Cleaning Tasks 468 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 469: Robot And Power Supply Management
Robot and Power Supply Management This chapter includes the following topics: • “Robot Procedures” on page 470 • “Robot Monitoring Tasks” on page 471 TallBots The library TallBot moves cartridges throughout the library storage slot s, tape drives, and CAPs. It also perf orms audits of the library . The TallBot is included with the base module and is accessible from the front of the rack, or through the optional Access Expansion Module (AEM).
Page 470: Robot Procedures
Robot Procedures Normally with the SCSI interface, a cartr idge mount is consid ered complete only when the drive indicates that it is ready for read/write op erations. This can result in the r obot standing idle for several seconds betw een mount/dismount requests while it waits for the cartridge t o load and thread in the drive.
Page 471: Robot Monitoring Tasks
Robot Monitoring Tasks Robot Monitoring Tasks Task Page Configure SCSI FastLoad in a No n-Partitioned Library Configure SCSI FastLoad for a Partition Display Robot Summary Information Display Robot Status Robot and Power Supply Management 471...
Page 472: Configure Scsi Fastload In A Non-Partitioned Library
Robot Monitoring Tasks ▼ Configure SCSI FastLoad in a Non-Partitioned Library Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to configure the SCSI FastLoad feature for an FC-SCSI library. For details on this feature, see “SCSI FastLoad Feature”...
Page 473 Robot Monitoring Tasks 3. Click Apply. A confirmation message appears. The new SC SI FastLoad feature setting is ef fective immediately. The library does not need to be reb ooted. 4. Click OK to dismiss the message. Robot and Power Supply Management 473...
Page 474: Configure Scsi Fastload For A Partition
Robot Monitoring Tasks ▼ Configure SCSI FastLoad for a Partition Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to configure the SCSI FastLoad feature for an FC-SCSI library. For details on this feature, see “SCSI FastLoad Feature”...
Page 475 Robot Monitoring Tasks • Unchecked: Turns SCSI FastLoad off. A cartridge mount is considered complete only after the cartridge has been loaded and threaded in the drive a nd the drive indicates that it is ready for read/wr ite operations. This is the def ault setting. 3.
Page 476: Display Robot Summary Information
Robot Monitoring Tasks ▼ Display Robot Summary Information Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display sum mary information for the library robots. Note –...
Page 477: Display Robot Status
Robot Monitoring Tasks ▼ Display Robot Status Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display the current operational state of a robot. Note –...
Page 478: Display Robot Properties
Robot Monitoring Tasks ▼ Display Robot Properties Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to display detailed robot c onfiguration information, including the serial number and current firmware levels.
Page 479: Power Supply Monitoring Tasks
Power Supply Monitoring Tasks Power Supply Monitoring Tasks Task Display Power Supply Summary Information Display Power Supply Detail Robot and Power Supply Management 479...
Page 480: Display Power Supply Summary Information
Power Supply Monitoring Tasks ▼ Display Power Supply Summary Information Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose The Power Supply Data screen displays summ ary information for all power supplies in the library.
Page 481: Display Power Supply Detail
Power Supply Monitoring Tasks ▼ Display Power Supply Detail Task Tool This procedure can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose The Power Supply Status screen displays detailed information for a selected power supply . You can use this screen to determine wheth er the power supply is in need of maintenance or replacement.
Page 482 Power Supply Monitoring Tasks 482 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 483: Sl Console Diagnostics And Utilities
SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities The StorageTek Library (SL) Cons ole enables you to perfor m many diagnostic tasks, including library self-tests and firmware upgrades. This chapter includes information on the f ollowing: • “Library Events” on page 483 • “Library Firmware Upgrades”...
Page 484: Event Codes
Library Events • Known service plan diagnosis: Identifies the mechanism or component responsible for the task or fault. TABLE 13-1 Event Codes Event Type Description Valid Codes Activity Code Activity associated with the event. For 0000: no action / no activity example, HLI host mount, diag nostic 0100199: common/shared activity (across devices and fetch, robot communication...
Page 485 Library Events TABLE 13-1 Event Codes Result Code Reason for the activity. For example, 0000: no problem / normal Activity: HLI host mount 0100–0199: common/shared results (across devices Result: robot X cartri dge fetch failure and the controller) 1000–1999: host interface results 2000–2999: management interface results 3000–3999: internal server/library controller result s 4000–4999: partner library interface results...
Page 486: Library Firmware Upgrades
Library Firmware Upgrades Library Firmware Upgrades The library firmware r esides on the library controller. Initial firmware is inst alled at the factory. Library firmware does not contain drive code upgrades. Wh en new firmware is released, you must use the code load utility to upgrade the firmware on the l ibrary and associated devices (rotational or AEM CAP and robot).
Page 487: Related Procedures
Library Firmware Upgrades and alternate controllers, and most devices. In most circumstances, robot initialization is bypassed. During the up grade process, the lib rary continues normal operations w ithout interruption. For details about this feature, see “Redundant Electronics Management” on page 367.
Page 488: Library Self-Tests
Library Self-Tests Library Self-Tests The self-test diagnostic utility is intended to help diagnose basic problems with the library. A self-test typically runs after the librar y is installed. The test also can be run whenever necessary. You can run library self-test routines in eith er non-disruptive or disruptive mode. In non- disruptive mode, all cartridges used in the test are returned to their original locations.
Page 489: Diagnostic Cartridge Management
Diagnostic Cartridge Management Diagnostic Cartridge Management Library self-tests and some other diagnostic activities require the use of diagnostic cartridges. Ensure the library contains a suf ficient number of diagnostic cartridges for these activities. Diagnostic cartridge volume IDs (VOLIDs or volsers) must be eight characters in length, with “DG”...
Page 490: Audits
Audits Audits During an audit, the s ystem reads and catalogs cartridges within a libra ry, and verifies the locations of cartridges or validates a range of slot locations. The library controller maintains a cartridge database that contains the following in formation for all the car tridges in the library: •...
Page 491: Physical Audit
Audits Physical Audit In a physical audit, the robot visits cartr idge locations and verifies the V OLID of resident cartridges. The library controlle r updates the cartridge database based on the phy sical audit. This audit changes the “verified” status of th e cartridge locations to “True.” Audit times vary according to the size of the library.
Page 492: Robot Diagnostic Moves
Robot Diagnostic Moves Robot Diagnostic Moves Diagnostic moves are used to monitor or diagno se a problem with a rob ot. The move can be performed with or without cartridges. Successful diagnostic moves do not rearrange the cartridges in the s torage cells. Instead, the system returns cartridges to their original lo cations after the diagnostic m ove completes.
Page 493: Move Access Order
Robot Diagnostic Moves Move Access Order Sequential Access Order In a diagnostic move with a sequential acces s order, the robot perfo rms a get operation starting with the fir st location in the tar get address ranges. The robot co ntinues visiting the locations sequentially through the rang e until it completes the requested number of moves.
Page 494: Related Procedures
Robot Diagnostic Moves Diagnostic Move Control Functions The following TABLE 13-2 lists the options available to manage moves that are curr ently open. TABLE 13-2 Menu Options for Open Diagnostic Moves Select Menu Option Notes Start File > Start Sequence Pause File >...
Page 495: Table 1-2 Table
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before you run diag nostic tests, check the fo llowing areas of the library by using the following troubleshooting tips in the following TABLE 13-3. TABLE 13-3 Troubleshooting Tips Prior to Running Diagnostic Tests Problem What to do Service Required (amber) Using the SL Consol e, check the health of the library and the attached devices LED is constantly on.
Page 496 Troubleshooting TABLE 13-3 Troubleshooting Tips Prior to Running Diagnostic Tests Problem What to do Robot Fault or Librar y 1. Check the SL Console for any displayed error messages. W rite down the Fault Amber LED is error messages reported. constantly on.
Page 497: Diagnostic Support Files
Diagnostic Support Files Diagnostic Support Files The library maintains the MIB File and the Library Log Snapshot File to aid in troubleshooting and problem diag nosis. Depending on circumstances, your Oracle support representative can capture and transfer these files, or request that you do so. MIB File The Management Information Base (MIB) file is an SNMP database used to m anage your library devices.
Page 498: Diagnostic And Utility Tasks
Diagnostic and Utility Tasks Diagnostic and Utility Tasks Library diagnostic and utility tasks are divi ded into the f ollowing categories: • “Event Monitor Tasks” on page 499 • “Library Utility Tasks” on page 507 • “Diagnostic Cartridge Management Tasks” on page 532 •...
Page 499: Event Monitor Tasks
Event Monitor Tasks Event Monitor Tasks Task Page Display an Event Monitor Spool Event Monitor Data to a Fi le Display Multiple Monitors List a Device Status Code List a Result Code SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 499...
Page 500: Display An Event Monitor
Event Monitor Tasks ▼ Display an Event Monitor Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Event monitors are useful tools for root cause analysis of errors. If the library is experiencing reproducible errors, you can open an event monitor and spool all events to a file to capture the data.
Page 501: Spool Event Monitor Data To A File
Event Monitor Tasks ▼ Spool Event Monitor Data to a File Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to spool and save event mon itor data to a file. Y ou can send the f ile to your Oracle support representative to assist in diagnosing problems.
Page 502: Display Multiple Monitors
Event Monitor Tasks ▼ Display Multiple Monitors You can open and manage multiple event monitors using the selections from the Options Bar shown in the follow ing TABLE 13-5. TABLE 13-5 Options for Opening and Managing Multiple Event Monitors Select Custom arrange the open m onitors on screen Window >...
Page 503: List A Device Status Code
Event Monitor Tasks ▼ List a Device Status Code Task Tool This task can be perform ed at either of the following : • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to list device status codes and their descriptions. Task Steps 1.
Page 504 Event Monitor Tasks • To list all d evice status codes, click the List All check box. 6. Click the Search button in the upper right corner. The screen lists the specified devi ce status codes and their descriptions. 504 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 505: List A Result Code
Event Monitor Tasks ▼ List a Result Code Task Tool This task can be perform ed at either of the following : • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to list r esult codes and their descriptions. Task Steps 1.
Page 506 Event Monitor Tasks 3. Click the Search tab. The Search page appears. 4. In the Search Type list, select Result Code. 5. Complete the Result Code field, as follows: • To search for a code, enter the complete code. Wildcards or partial codes are not accepted.
Page 507: Library Utility Tasks
Library Utility Tasks Library Utility Tasks Task Page Download Code to the Library Controller Activate Code on the Library Controller Reboot the Library Transfer the Library MIB File Generate and Transfer the Library Log Snapshot File Perform a Non-Disruptive Library Self-Test Perform a Disruptive Library Self-Test SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 507...
Page 508: Download Code To The Library Controller
Library Utility Tasks ▼ Download Code to the Library Controller Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to download and unpack library firmware upgrades on the libr ary controller.
Page 509 Library Utility Tasks 6. In the File Name field, enter the full path of the firmware package you want to download, and press Enter. Optionally, you can click Browse and navigate to the file location on your local PC or workstation. The SL3000 library firmware package is a .jar (Java Archive) file.
Page 510 Library Utility Tasks 8. Click the Load button in the upper right corner. The Code Load confirmation message appears. 9. Click OK to confirm the download. Note – The download process could take up to ten minutes. The system begins downloading the code to the librar y controller. The File Load Console Window section of the page indicates the progress of the file transfer.
Page 511 Library Utility Tasks When the code is f ully transferred to the lib rary controller, the code unpack process begins. The page indicates the progress of the unpack. SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 511...
Page 512 Library Utility Tasks The screen indicates when the unpack process is complete. Next to the Failed label, you should see 0. If there are any failures indicated, contact your Oracle support representative for assistance. 10. After the package is successfully unpacked, you can activate the code immediately or wait until a later time.
Page 513: Activate Code On The Library Controller
Library Utility Tasks ▼ Activate Code on the Library Controller Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to activate a version of library firmware curr ently residing in the l ibrary controller flash memory.
Page 514 Library Utility Tasks 2. Click the Activate Code tab. The Activate Code page appears. 3. In the Target list, select the code package you want to activate. The list may display a lib rary firmware package and an SL Cons ole package. For this procedure, select the firmware package ( SL3000 Code).
Page 515 Library Utility Tasks The Available Versions section of the page displays th e versions currently residing in flash memory. The version identified as “running” is the currently active code. You cannot select this version again to activate. 4. Select the code version you want to activate. SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 515...
Page 516 Library Utility Tasks 5. Click the Activate button in the upper right corner. The Activation Confirmation message appears, asking whether you want to continue with the process. 6. Click OK to begin the activation. If you click Cancel, the process term inates and returns to Step The code activation process begins, and the Activate Console section of the screen displays the status of the process.
Page 517 Library Utility Tasks 7. When the activation process finishes, a dialog appears, prompting you to reboot the library. 8. Click OK to reboot the library. If you click Cancel, the process terminates, and you must reboot the library at a later time. “Download Code to the Library Controller”...
Page 518 Library Utility Tasks and log in again at a later time. Additionally , if a library audit is performed as part of initialization, until the audit is complete, any configuration data displayed may not be completely up to date and accurate. 518 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 519: Reboot The Library
Library Utility Tasks ▼ Reboot the Library Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to reboot the library . This process involves reloading the firmware from flash memory and restarting t he library controller.
Page 520 Library Utility Tasks 3. Click Reboot in the upper right corner. The Reboot confirmation message appears. 4. Click OK to continue. If the library is online, th e Offline confirmation message appears. 5. Click OK to take the library offline. The Reboot confirmation message appears.
Page 521: Transfer The Library Mib File
Library Utility Tasks ▼ Transfer the Library MIB File Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to transfer (save) the public SNMP management information base (MIB) file to a specified location on your local PC or workstation.
Page 522 Library Utility Tasks 3. Click the TransferFile tab. The Library TransferFile page appears. Select SNMP MIB. 4. Click Transfer File. The Save dialog box app ears. 5. Browse to the directory where you want to save the file, and enter the file name in the File Name field.
Page 523 Library Utility Tasks -- ********************************************************************** STREAMLINE-TAPE-LIBRARY-MIB (1.3.6.1.4.1.1211.1.15) -- Copyright (c) 2005, 2010, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. -- ********************************************************************** STREAMLINE-TAPE-LIBRARY-MIB DEFINITIONS ::= BEGIN IMPORTS enterprises, Counter32, Integer32 FROM SNMPv2-SMI --OBJECT-TYPE FROM RFC-1212 OBJECT-GROUP, NOTIFICATION-GROUP, MODULE-COMPLIANCE FROM SNMPv2-CONF TEXTUAL-CONVENTION FROM SNMPv2-TC OBJECT-TYPE, MODULE-IDENTITY, NOTIFICATION-TYPE FROM SNMPv2-SMI;...
Page 524: Generate And Transfer The Library Log Snapshot File
Library Utility Tasks ▼ Generate and Transfer the Library Log Snapshot File Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to generate and transfer (sav e) the library log snapshot file to a specif ied location on your local PC or workstation.
Page 525 Library Utility Tasks 6. If you chose Selected Device, select the device for which you want to generate a log snapshot. 7. Click the button labeled Generate Log Snapshot On Library. The Create Log confirmation message appears. 8. Click Yes to continue creating the log snapshot. 9.
Page 526 Library Utility Tasks If you do not save within this 15-m inute window, you cannot save the currently generated log snapshot file. In this case, you must generate another log snapshot file. Click Transfer Log Snapshot To Your Computer. The Save dialog box app ears. 11.
Page 527: Perform A Non-Disruptive Library Self-Test
Library Utility Tasks ▼ Perform a Non-Disruptive Library Self-Test Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to perform a non-disruptive lib rary self-test, which can be used to help diagnose operational problems with the library .
Page 528 Library Utility Tasks 4. Click Run to start the test. The test begins. The Diagnostic Console section of the page displays the status of the various diagnostic tests as they are performed. When the test com pletes, the results of th e test display in the Diagnostic Console. 528 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 529: Perform A Disruptive Library Self-Test
Library Utility Tasks ▼ Perform a Disruptive Library Self-Test Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to perform a disruptive libra ry self-test, which can be used to help diagnose operational problems with the library .
Page 530 Library Utility Tasks A list appears t o confirm that you have alread y taken the library offline to all hosts. 5. Click OK to begin the test. The test begins, and the Diagnostic Console section of the page displays the status of the various diagnostic tests as they occur .
Page 531 Library Utility Tasks When the test completes, the results of the test display in the Diagnostic Console section. 6. Bring the library online to resume normal operations. “Bring the Library O nline” on page 593 for detailed instructions. SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 531...
Page 532: Diagnostic Cartridge Management Tasks
Diagnostic Cartridge Management Tasks Diagnostic Cartridge Management Tasks Task Page Import Diagnostic Cartridges Export Diagnostic Cartridges Display Diagnostic Cartridge Info rmation 532 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 533: Import Diagnostic Cartridges
Diagnostic Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ Import Diagnostic Cartridges Task Tool This task can be perform ed at either of the following : • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to enter diagnostic cartridges into the library through a specified CAP. The library controller reserves th e CAP for the entire operation.
Page 534 Diagnostic Cartridge Management Tasks 2. Expand the CAP Folder, highlight the CAP you want to use, and then click the Import/Export tab. The Import/Export page appears. 3. Select Import Cleaning/Diagnostic cartridges, and then click Start. The import operation begins, and the Import/Export page displays the ongoing status. The library controller reserves the CAP , and unlocks and opens the CAP doo r.
Page 535 Diagnostic Cartridge Management Tasks After you close the door, the diagnostic cartrid ges are moved to availab le system cells. The system ignores any data cartridges or di agnostic cartridges with inv alid labels and leaves them in the CAP. When all diagnostic cartridges have been moved from the CAP, the library contr oller proceeds as follows: •...
Page 536: Export Diagnostic Cartridges
Diagnostic Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ Export Diagnostic Cartridges Task Tool This task can be perform ed at either of the following : • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to export di agnostic cartridges from the lib rary through a specified CAP. The library controller reserves the CAP for the entire operation.
Page 537 Diagnostic Cartridge Management Tasks • Export all diagnostic cartridges: Exports all diagnostic car tridges from the library. 4. Click Start. A confirmation message appears. 5. Click OK to continue. The export operation begins, and the Import/Export page displays the ongoing status. SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 537...
Page 538 Diagnostic Cartridge Management Tasks The export operation proceeds as follows: • If the library is par titioned and the CAP is associated with an FC-SCSI partition, the library controller associates the CAP to the default requestor for the duration of the export operation.
Page 539: Display Diagnostic Cartridge Information
Diagnostic Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ Display Diagnostic Cartridge Information Task Tool This task can be perform ed at either of the following : • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose You can use any of the following SL Console reports and searches to display information about diagnostic cartridges: •...
Page 540 Diagnostic Cartridge Management Tasks The Cartridge Summary displays detailed information ab out all library cartridges in a text format. By default, this report is sorted in location order. You can search for cartridges that begin with “DG” to see deta il about diagnostic cartridges. Following is a sample: Cartridge Search by VOLID •...
Page 541 Diagnostic Cartridge Management Tasks The following is a sample: SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 541...
Page 542: Audit Tasks
Audit Tasks Audit Tasks Task Page Audit the Entire Librar y Audit a Range of Cells Perform a Verified Audit 542 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 543: Audit The Entire Library
Audit Tasks ▼ Audit the Entire Library Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose During this audit, the robot visits all the storage cells, catalogs the VOLIDs and locations, and updates the library controller database.
Page 544 Audit Tasks 3. Click the Audit tab. The Audit page appears. 4. In the Entire Library section, click the Yes radio button. Then click the Audit button in the upper right corner. A confirmation message appears. 5. Click OK to perform the audit as a background process or Cancel to cancel the audit. Note –...
Page 545: Audit A Range Of Cells
Audit Tasks ▼ Audit a Range of Cells Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose During this audit, the robot visits only a specific range of storage cells (including the cap and drives) and updates the library controller database.
Page 546 Audit Tasks 3. Click the Audit tab. The Audit page appears. 4. In the Entire Library section, click the No radio button. In the Physical Audit section, select Yes. In the Verified Audit section, select No. 5. In the Start Address and End Address sections, select the device types you want to audit and the starting and ending library internal address locations.
Page 547 Audit Tasks The Audit Console section displays th e progress of the audit. Note – You can also view the Cartridge Summary report for the la test cartridge locations and VOLIDs. See “Display a Library Report” on page 90 for details. SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 547...
Page 548: Perform A Verified Audit
Audit Tasks ▼ Perform a Verified Audit Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose A verified audit validates the status of a s pecific cartridge location or a r ange of locations (including rotational and AEM CAPs and drives ) in the librar y controller database.
Page 549 Audit Tasks The Audit page appears. 4. In the Entire Library section, select No. In the Physical Audit section, select No. In the Verified Audit section, select Yes. 5. In the Start Address and End Address sections, select the device types you want to “Library audit and the starting and ending library internal address locations.
Page 550 Audit Tasks The Audit Console section displays th e progress of the audit. 550 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 551: Rotational And Aem Cap Utility Tasks
Rotational and AEM CAP Utility Tasks Rotational and AEM CAP Utility Tasks Task Perform a Self Test on a Rotation al or AEM CAP Take a Rotational or AEM CAP Of fline Bring a Rotational or AEM CAP Online SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 551...
Page 552: Perform A Self Test On A Rotational Or Aem Cap
Rotational and AEM CAP Utility Tasks ▼ Perform a Self Test on a Rotational or AEM CAP Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to perform a self test on a rotational or AEM CAP .
Page 553: Take A Rotational Or Aem Cap Offline
Rotational and AEM CAP Utility Tasks ▼ Take a Rotational or AEM CAP Offline Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to take a rotati onal or AEM CAP offline through the SL Console.
Page 554 Rotational and AEM CAP Utility Tasks 3. Click the Status tab. The page displays the cu rrent status of the CAP. 4. In the Transition Request list, select Take Offline. Click Apply. All outstanding jobs for the CAP complete. Then the CAP status changes, as follows: •...
Page 555: Bring A Rotational Or Aem Cap Online
Rotational and AEM CAP Utility Tasks ▼ Bring a Rotational or AEM CAP Online Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to bring a rotational or AEM CAP online through the SL Console.
Page 556 Rotational and AEM CAP Utility Tasks • Health State: ok • Device State: Ready • Access State: Online 556 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 557: Drive Utility Tasks
Drive Utility Tasks Drive Utility Tasks Task Page Perform a Drive Self Test Take a Drive Offline Take a Drive Offline SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 557...
Page 558: Perform A Drive Self Test
Drive Utility Tasks ▼ Perform a Drive Self Test Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to perform a self test on a drive. Task Steps 1.
Page 559: Take A Drive Offline
Drive Utility Tasks ▼ Take a Drive Offline Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to take a drive of fline through the SL Console. Note –...
Page 560 Drive Utility Tasks • Device State: Not accessible (HLI host connections). Not ready (SCSI host connections). • Access State: Offline. 560 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 561: Bring A Drive Online
Drive Utility Tasks ▼ Bring a Drive Online Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to bring a drive online through th e SL Console. Note –...
Page 562: Robot Utility Tasks
Robot Utility Tasks Robot Utility Tasks Task Page Perform a Robot Self-Test Take a Robot Offline Bring a Robot Online Define a Diagnostic Move Manage Diagnostic Move Definitions Save a Diagnostic Move to a File Start a Diagnostic Move Monitor and Control Open Diagnostic Moves 562 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 563: Perform A Robot Self-Test
Robot Utility Tasks ▼ Perform a Robot Self-Test Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Perform a self test on a robot. Note –...
Page 564: Take A Robot Offline
Robot Utility Tasks ▼ Take a Robot Offline Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to take a robot of fline through the SL Console. Note –...
Page 565 Robot Utility Tasks • Device State: Not accessible (HLI host connections). Not ready (SCSI host connections). • Access State: Offline. 5. The robot moves to the end of the rail, and the library cannot use it. If the library is using the redundant robot feature, the second robot will take all requests.
Page 566: Bring A Robot Online
Robot Utility Tasks ▼ Bring a Robot Online Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to bring a robot online through the SL Console. Note –...
Page 567: Define A Diagnostic Move
Robot Utility Tasks ▼ Define a Diagnostic Move Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose You can set up and run multiple diagnostic move routines simultaneously, as long as the target and pool address ranges do not overlap.
Page 568 Robot Utility Tasks 3. Click the DiagMove tab, and then the Manage tab. The Manage page appears. 568 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 569 Robot Utility Tasks 4. In the Defined Sequence section, click Add. The TARGET dialog box appears. 5. Complete the Sequence screen as follows. See “Target Address Range” on page 492 for details. • In the Selection Mode section, select the type of cells you want to diagnose. •...
Page 570 Robot Utility Tasks 6. Click Next. The SOURCE dialog box appears. 7. Complete the SOURCE screen as follows. See “Pool Address Range” on page 492 details. • In the Selection Mode sections, select the appropriate cartridge pool address type. • In the Minimum Address and Maximum Address sections, select the library inter nal addresses of the starting and ending locations of the cartridge pool you w ant to use.
Page 571 Robot Utility Tasks 8. Click Next. The Sequence dialog box appears. 9. Complete the Sequence screen as follows. See “Move Access Order” on page 493 details. • Name of the diagnostic m ove. • Move Count: Specify a number between 1 and 5000. •...
Page 572 Robot Utility Tasks 10. Click Finish to complete the setup. The Diagnostic Move Manage screen appears. The diagnostic sequence you have just defined is listed in the Defined Sequences section. 572 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 573: Manage Diagnostic Move Definitions
Robot Utility Tasks ▼ Manage Diagnostic Move Definitions Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to manage dia gnostic move sequence definitions. Task Steps 1.
Page 574: Table 13-6 Options For Defining Diagnostic Moves
Robot Utility Tasks 3. Click the DiagMove tab, and then the Manage tab. The Manage page appears. 4. From the Defined Sequences section, select any of the following options listed in the following TABLE 13-6. TABLE 13-6 Options for Defining Diagnostic Moves Select Option Notes...
Page 575: Save A Diagnostic Move To A File
Robot Utility Tasks ▼ Save a Diagnostic Move to a File Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to save a defined d iagnostic move to a local f ile on your workstation or PC.
Page 576 Robot Utility Tasks 3. Click the DiagMove tab, and then the Manage tab. The Manage page appears. 4. Click the diagnostic move you want to save, and then click the Save button in the upper right area of the screen. The Save dialog box app ears.
Page 577 Robot Utility Tasks 5. Browse to the directory where you want to save the file. In the File Name field, enter the file name. 6. Click Save. The data is sav ed to the specified file. The following is a sample excer pt: <?xml version="1.0"...
Page 578: Start A Diagnostic Move
Robot Utility Tasks ▼ Start a Diagnostic Move Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to begin a diagnostic move. Task Steps 1.
Page 579 Robot Utility Tasks 3. Click the DiagMove tab, and then the Manage tab. The Manage page appears. 4. From the Defined Sequences section, click a diagnostic move, and then click Open. The Monitor window activates. You can repeat this step to open multiple move s, as long as the tar get and pool address ranges for the m oves do not overlap.
Page 580: Monitor And Control Open Diagnostic Moves
Robot Utility Tasks ▼ Monitor and Control Open Diagnostic Moves Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to control and monitor the status of one or more open diagnostic moves. Task Steps 1.
Page 581: Table 2-1 Table
Robot Utility Tasks 2. Click the Monitor tab. The Monitor page appears, w ith one monitor window for each open m ove. Each monitor window has the following status indicators listed in the following TABLE 13-7. TABLE 13-7 Diagnostic Status Indicators of Monitor Windows Status Indicators Description Valid Values...
Page 582 Robot Utility Tasks TABLE 13-8 Functions Available in Diagnostic Monitor Windows Select Option Notes File > Start Sequence Start File > Pause Sequence Pause Stops all diagnostic moves, but maintains the current location in the access order . File > Stop Sequence Stop Stops a running or paused move.
Page 583: Aem Safety Door Utility Tasks
AEM Safety Door Utility Tasks AEM Safety Door Utility Tasks Task Page Reboot an AEM Safety Door SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 583...
Page 584: Reboot An Aem Safety Door
AEM Safety Door Utility Tasks ▼ Reboot an AEM Safety Door Task Tool This task can be perform ed at any of the following: • Local operator panel • Standalone SL Console • Web-launched SL Console Task Purpose Use this procedure to reboot an AEM safety door . You may need to do this t o clear errors if the AEM safety door has experienced an ab normal condition.
Page 585 AEM Safety Door Utility Tasks 5. Click OK. The library controller reboots the safety door. The safety door re-initializes, and the robot audits the AEM CAP. The Reboot Success message appears. 6. Click OK to dismiss the message. SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 585...
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Page 587: Manual Operations
Manual Operations When in manual mode of operation, the library is unavailable for host access. This may be because the library has experienced an unrecover able error or a library componen t requires service or installation. When the library is in this m ode, cartridge mounts and dismounts require human intervention.
Page 588: Sl3000 Servo Power Interrupt
Library Safety SL3000 Door Interlocks Door safety interlocks are located behind the front access doors of the base module and DEM. To open either access door, an access key is required. Door safety interlocks are constantly monitored by the library controller. If an access door is opened during normal operation, an Emer gency Robotics Stop condition is initiated an d all library motors are immediately disabled.
Page 589: Interior Lighting
Library Safety Interior Lighting The interior of the library is alway s illuminated by white LEDs on the ceiling. Physical Restrictions The library does not allow much free room for movement. Be aware of the restricted space at all times. Follow these guidelines: •...
Page 590: Manual Operation Tasks
Manual Operation Tasks Manual Operation Tasks Task Page Take the Library Offline Bring the Library Online Power Down the Library Power Up the Library Open the Library Ma in Access Door Close and Lock the Library Main Access Door Perform an AEM “Fas t Access” Close the AEM Access Door After a “Fast Access”...
Page 591: Take The Library Offline
Manual Operation Tasks ▼ Take the Library Offline Use this procedure to take the libra ry offline through the SL Conso le. Note – Use this procedure only if you are not using ACSLS or ELS tape management software, or if their servers are unable to communicate with the library.
Page 592 Manual Operation Tasks 5. In the Transition Request field, click Vary offline, and then click Apply. All outstanding library jobs are co mpleted, and then the library status is changed, as follows: • Health State: Warn • Device State: Not accessible (HLI host connections); Not ready (S CSI host connections) •...
Page 593: Bring The Library Online
Manual Operation Tasks ▼ Bring the Library Online Use this procedure to bring the lib rary online through the SL Console. Note – Use this procedure only if you are not using ACSLS or ELS tape management software, or if their servers are unable to communicate with the library.
Page 594: Power Down The Library
Manual Operation Tasks ▼ Power Down the Library Use this procedure to power down the library. 1. Take all library drives offline. “Take a Drive Offline” on page 559 for details. 2. Take the library offline. “Take the Library Offline” on page 591 for details.
Page 595: Power Up The Library
Manual Operation Tasks ▼ Power Up the Library Use this procedure to power up the library. If the access doors have been opened and closed, a full audit of the li brary will be perf ormed. 1. Open the rear doors of the Base Module and DEM (if present). 2.
Page 596 Manual Operation Tasks in again at a later tim e. Additionally, if a library audit is performed as part of initialization, until the audit is complete, any configuration data displayed may not be completely up to date and accurate. 596 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 597: Open The Library Main Access Door
Manual Operation Tasks ▼ Open the Library Main Access Door Use this procedure to open th e main doors of the library . Warning – To prevent accidental closure of the access door while someone is in the library, it is recommended that when you unlock the access door, you lock it open and retain the key on your person.
Page 598: Close And Lock The Library Main Access Door
Manual Operation Tasks ▼ Close and Lock the Library Main Access Door Use this procedure to close and lock the m ain doors of the library. 1. Verify that there are no loose items in the library. 2. If the access doors were locked open, insert the key into the door lock, and turn the key, to unlock the door.
Page 599: Perform An Aem "Fast Access
Manual Operation Tasks ▼ Perform an AEM “Fast Access” Use this procedure to gain e mergency access to the AEM. Caution – This procedure has the sam e effects on library operations as opening the main lib rary access door. It causes an abrupt inter ruption of library activity and should be used only in exceptional circumstances, such as an AEM component failure.
Page 600: Close The Aem Access Door After A "Fast Access
Manual Operation Tasks ▼ Close the AEM Access Door After a “Fast Access” Use this procedure to close the AEM access door and re-initialize the library after performing an AEM “fast access.” Note – This procedure initiates a full audit o f the library. 1.
Page 601: Table 2-4 Table
Library Resource Addresses This appendix describes the following library addressing schem es: • Library Internal Address: Used by the library controller • HLI-PRC Locations: Used by hosts with TCP/IP con nections to the library Locations: Used by hosts with FC-SCSI connections to the library •...
Page 602: Library Internal Address
Library Internal Address Library Internal Address Storage Cells There are five com ponents to the SL30 00 library internal addressin g scheme: 1. Library number: always “1.” 2. Rail number: always “1.” 3. Column number: the horizontal location. Column numbering starts from the left edge of the back wall of the Base Modul e, as viewed from the front of the library.
Page 603 Library Internal Address TABLE A-2 Base Module – Rear Wall Locations (viewed from front of library) Drive 4 Drive 3 Drive 2 Drive 1 Drive 8 Drive 7 Drive 6 Drive 5 Drive 12 Drive 11 Drive 10 Drive 9 Drive 16 Drive 15 Drive 14...
Page 604 Library Internal Address As a second example, the location for the two drop-off cells on this wall are: 1. Library number = 1 2. Rail number = 1 3. Column number = +2 4. Side = 1 5. Rows = 49 and 50 These translate to 1, 1, +2, 1, 49 and 1, 1, +2, 1 , 50.
Page 605: Reserved System Cells
Library Internal Address TABLE A-3 Drive Expansion Module – Rear Wall Locations (viewed from front of library) Drive 28 Drive 27 Drive 26 Drive 25 Drive 32 Drive 31 Drive 30 Drive 29 Storage cells Storage cells Storage cells Storage cells Storage cells Storage cells Storage cells...
Page 606: Table A-4 Reserved System Cells
Library Internal Address TABLE A-4 Reserved System Cells Cell Locations Module Type Location 1, 1, 2, 1 , 49 – 50 Base module Drop off cells (Reserved) Back wall of the Base Module 1, 1, -4, 1, 49 – 50 Cleaning/Diagnostics Cartridges Back wall of the DEM 1, 1, 2, 1 , 51...
Page 607 Library Internal Address Library Internal Address Examples for CAP Cells The fourth CAP cell down in a Base Modu le would be: 1. Library number = 1 2. Rail number = 1 3. Column number = +5 4. Side = 2 5.
Page 608: Hli-Prc Locations
HLI-PRC Locations HLI-PRC Locations Storage Cells The host library interface-panel, row , column (HLI-PRC) location (address) is an eight-digit, comma-separated value (LL, PP, RR, CC) representing LSM, Panel, Row, Column. This addressing scheme is used by HLI clients, incl uding ACSLS and ELS, to represent cartridge storage cells accessible to those HLI clients.
Page 609: Table 13-1 Table
HLI-PRC Locations HLI-PRC Storage Cell Locations, Example One For an example of how this numbering schem e is formulated, refer to the following TABLE A-5. TABLE A-5 Host Library Interface Cell Locations – Example One Drive Expansion Module Base Module Rear Wall = Panel 10 Rear Wall = Panel 12 Cartridge Column Numbers...
Page 610: Table 13-7 Table
HLI-PRC Locations HLI-PRC Storage Cell Locations, Example Three For an exception to continuous panel numbering, a third example is presented in the following TABLE A-7. In this library, two CEMs have been added to the left of a Base Module. No tice that, without a DEM, panel numbering to the left of the Base Module is now 8 &...
Page 611 HLI-PRC Locations Drive Slots For the drives, HLI- PRC locations are different from the notation you will see with cartridge storage cells. The following TABLE A-8 illustrates how this numbering scheme works, as viewed from the rear of the library. TABLE A-8 Host Library Interface Tape Drive Locations Base Module Drive Expansion Module...
Page 612: Cap Cells
HLI-PRC Locations HLI-PRC Drive Locations, Example Two As a second example, going from an HLI-PRC loca tion to a hardware location, tape drive 00, 10, 25, 00 is equivalent to ta pe drive hardware number 51. CAP Cells CAP HLI-PRC locations are different from the notation used for cartridge storage cells. CAPs use CAP numbers in place of pan el numbers.
Page 613: Fc-Scsi Element Locations
FC-SCSI Element Locations FC-SCSI Element Locations Since the SL3000 offers a Fibre Channel SCSI (FC-SCSI) control interface, you must be aware of SCSI element numbering for storage cells, CAPs, and installed drives. SCSI element numbers are assigned accordi ng to the following schem e: •...
Page 614: Figure A-1 Fc-Scsi Element Locations – Back Walls (As Viewed From The Front))
FC-SCSI Element Locations FIGURE A-1 FC-SCSI Element Locations – Back Walls (as viewed from the front)) Base Module Drive Expansion Module Cartridge Cartridge (Center Line) (Center Line) Expansion Expansion Module Module 2000 2010 1022 1023 1024 1025 1000 1001 1002 1003 2060 2070...
Page 615: Table A-2 Table
Drive Hardware Numbers Drive Hardware Numbers The hardware number of a drive is strictly internal to the library and defined by the elec trical wiring to the drive slot. These numbers are printed on decals on the interior of the rear doors of the library modules.
Page 616: Table Aa-910 Drive Expansion Module Tape Drive Numbering A-9 Hardware
Drive Dynamic World-Wide Names TABLE A-10 Drive Expansion Module Tape Drive Numbering – Hardware Drive Trays Array Number Drive 25 Drive 26 Drive 27 Drive 28 Drive 29 Drive 30 Drive 31 Drive 32 Drive Trays Array Number Drive 33 Drive 34 Drive 35 Drive 36...
Page 617 Wall Diagrams This appendix provides diagrams and tables detailing the following: • “Base Module Walls” on page 618 • “Drive Expansion Module Walls” on page 619 • “Cartridge Expansion Module Walls” on page 620 • “Parking Expansion Module Walls” on page 621 •...
Page 618: Figure B
FIGURE B-1 Base Module Walls Base Module • 140 data cartridge cells • 163 data cartridge cells • With 26-cell rotational CAP • With 26-cell rotational CAP • With operator panel or window • With window cartridge array • 8 tape drive slots •...
Page 619 FIGURE B-2 Drive Expansion Module Walls Drive Expansion Module • 253 cartridge cells • 230 cartridge cells • 176 cartridge cells • 153 cartridge cells • With window • With operator panel • With 26-cell • With 26-cell cartridge array or window rotational CAP rotational CAP...
Page 620: Figure B-3 Cartridge Expansion Module Walls
FIGURE B-3 Cartridge Expansion Module Walls Left Cartridge Expansion Module Front Wall Rear Wall Front Wall • 260 cartridge cells • 182 cartridge cells • 256 cartridge cells • With 26-cell rot. CAP Right Cartridge Expansion Module Rear Wall Front Wall Front Wall •...
Page 621: Figure B-4 Parking Expansion Module Walls
FIGURE B-4 Parking Expansion Module Walls Left Parking Expansion Module Front Wall Rear Wall • 156 cartridge cells • 152 cartridge cells Right Parking Expansion Module Rear Wall Front Wall • 156 cartridge cells • 156 cartridge cells Note – Six columns of arrays (three rear-wall and three front-wall) on both the left and right sides are not accessible to allow for a de fective robotics unit.
Page 622 TABLE B-1 Access Expansion Module Walls Left Access Expansion Module Front Wall Rear Wall • 117 AEM CAP cells • 117 AEM CAP cells Right Access Expansion Module Rear Wall Front Wall • 117 AEM CAP cells • 117 AEM CAP cells 622 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 623: Configuration Block
Configuration Block Configuration Block Each module in the SL3000 library has a configuration block on the lower rear wall in column 4, rows 49, 50, 51, and 52. This block identifies the: • Type of module • Back wall configuration •...
Page 624: Row Numbering
Row Numbering Row Numbering FIGURE B-6 Row Numbering Rows indicate the vertical locatio n of a cart ridge or tape drive. Example 1 Example 2 Base Module Rows are always positive numbers. Storage cell rows are numbered fro m the top (1) to bottom (52). 624 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 625: Reserved System Cells
Reserved System Cells Reserved System Cells Both the Base Module and the Drive Expansion Module have reserved system cells on the lower rear wall. These cells p rovide special functions for the library and tape dr ives. FIGURE B-7 shows an example of these cells: 1.
Page 626 Reserved System Cells 626 SL3000 User’s Guide...
Page 627: Software Support For Cartridges
Cartridge Handling This chapter provides information on labeling and handling tape cartridges used in Oracle StorageTek libraries, and covers the following to pics: • “Software Support for Cartridges ” on page 627 • “Barcode Label Standard” on page 627 • “Cartridge Types”...
Page 628: Table A-5 Table
Cartridge Types Cartridge Types The SL3000 library uses the following types of cartridges: • Data cartridges store data written to them. • Cleaning cartridges clean the tape path and read/write heads of the tape drives. • Diagnostic cartridges are for service representatives to run read and write tests on the tape drive.
Page 629: Table A-8 Table
Supported Labels • LTO drives: Labels with eight characters. Th is label includes a six character customer defined volume serial nu mber or the cartridge’s function, such as diagnostic or cleaning. The other two characters identi fy the media domain or tape technology, and the media ID or version of that particular technology .
Page 630: Table C-2 Labels For Lto Cartridges
Supported Labels Note – Check availability for LTO Gen 4 drives and m edia. Library firmware must be Version 1126 or later to support LTO Gen 4 drives and media. TABLE C-2 Labels for LTO Cartridges Media ID Cartridge Type Drive Type or Additional Information Data Generation 1...
Page 631: Handling Cartridges
Handling Cartridges TABLE C-3 Labels for DLT and SDLT Cartridges Media ID Cartridge Type Additional Information CLN + S Cleaning 1500 GB, Gen 5 drive only (WORM) DG + 2 Diagnostic Beginning characters are CLN (blank space) + VOLID. Oracle recommends using the CLN + CU univer sal label instead of a vendor-unique label (CLN + C1 for Hewlett- Packard or CLN + C2 for IBM).
Page 632: Cleaning The Cartridge Exterior
Handling Cartridges • Labels not firmly atta ched or extending over the cartridge edge • Any other obvious d amage Insert a cartridge in a storage cell, r otational or AEM CAP cell, or drive with the bar code on the bottom, and the VOLID readable from right to left.
Page 633: Apply A Label To A Cartridge
Handling Cartridges ▼ Apply a Label to a Cartridge Cartridge labels indicate the type of cartridge media and usage. If y our cartridges were not ordered with pre-applied labels, you must apply them yourself. Correctly label all cartridges for library use. Use labels that do not leave a residue when they are removed. Caution –...
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Page 635: Security Considerations
Web-launched SL Console Server Oracle’s Web-launched SL Console server, which is a standard feature of the SL3000, enables the SL Console to be installed on a cen tralized Web server. Individual clients can use a supported Web browser to download and log in to th e Web-launched SL Console server. You download the server from the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud.
Page 636: Download The Sl Console Media Pack
Updating the Web-launched SL Console Server ▼ Download the SL Console Media Pack Use this procedure to download and ex tract the current SL Console Media Pack from the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud. The Media Pack includes the Web-launched SL Console server, as well as the Web-launched SL Console client and the standalone SL Console.
Page 637 Updating the Web-launched SL Console Server 3. On the Export Validation screen, enter your contact information, read the License Agreement and Export Restrictions, and click the check boxes to accept. 4. Click Continue to open the Media Pack screen. Web-launched SL Console Server 637...
Page 638 Updating the Web-launched SL Console Server 5. In the Select a Product Pack list of the Media Pack Search screen, select Oracle StorageTek Products. 6. In the Select a Product Pack list of the Media Pack Search screen, use the Platform list, and select Generic Platform.
Page 639 Updating the Web-launched SL Console Server 7. Click Go. All media packs meeting your selection criteria are displayed in the Results section of the screen. 8. Click the Select radio button that corresponds to the media pack for the SL Console version that you want to download.
Page 640 Updating the Web-launched SL Console Server 11. When the download dialog appears, click Save File, and press the OK. 12. When the Enter name of file to save to dialog appears, browse to the local directory that will hold the download file, and press Save. The file is large and may take some time to download, depending on your connection speed.
Page 641: Glossary
Glossary Numerics A PDU that supplies power to the redundant AC power grid and the third and fourth accessory racks. See also and 2N+1. 2N+1 Two PDUs for AC redundancy. Each PDU has extra DC power supplies for N+1 redundancy for each PDU.
Page 642: Bulk Load
audit An inventory of cartridge locations in all areas of the library, including the slots in the storage and reserved areas. Audi ts occur when: • The library initializes at power-on. • After either one or both access doors are opened and closed without activating the service safety door.
Page 643: Cleaning Cartridge
cartridge proximity detector A component that determines if a cell is empty or contains an unlabeled cartridge during a label reading error recovery procedure. Same as empty cell detector. cell The location in the library in which a tape cartridge is stored. Same as slot. cell array An array that holds multiple cartridges when not in use.
Page 644: Electronics Control Module
drive expansion module (DEM) A module that allows further expansion of tape drives. drop-off cells Cells used to hold a cartridge in the event of a robot failure that occurs while a cartridge is in the robot hand. Dual TCP/IP Provides two separate host connections between the host software (ACSLS or HSC) and the library controller.
Page 645 environmental monitors A collective term for the sensors that track temperatures, fan speeds, and the status of various other mechanism within a library. Ethernet A local-area, packet-switched network technology. Ethernet is a 10- or 100-megabytes-per- second LAN. export The action in which the library places a cartridge into the cartridge access port so that the operator can remove the cartridge from the library.
Page 646 • Optional touch screen operator control panel An activity in which a robot obtains a cartridge from a cell or drive. gripper (1) The portion of the hand assembly that grasps the cartridge. (2) The part of the hand assembly that grasps and holds a cartridge during transport. HLI/PRC Host Library Interface/Panel Row Column hand assembly...
Page 647: Logical Library
Library Content Manager (LCM). linear tape open format (LTO). logical unit number. library controller (LC) The HBC card within the library that controls operations and communicates with the operator panel. Library Content Manager (LCM) Software that provides content management for mainframe automated tape environments. Works in conjunction with host software component, virtual storage manager and your tape management system.
Page 648 online replacement Replacement or service of a module while the library remains operational. The service person may be required to power off the module before removing or replacing it. Same as swap. operator panel touch screen operator control panel. orphaned cartridge A cartridge in a partitioned library that is located in an unallocated cell or drive (that is, a cell or drive not allocated to any defined par tition).
Page 649: Remote Operator Console
Redundant Electronics (RE). real tape drive (RTD). rail (1) That portion of the upper robot track assembly that provides power and communication to the robot. (2) All of the cartridge slots and drives accessible through a rail. rail assembly The mechanism on which the robot travels between cartridge arrays and tape drives. reach mechanism A component of the robot that moves the gripper to get or put a cartridge at a designated location.
Page 650: Tape Cartridge
or replace library mechanisms while the front access door is opened and closed., without interference with most library operations. slot Same as cell. tape transport interface (TTI). tape cartridge A container holding magnetic tape that can be processed without separating the tape from the container.
Page 651 VTSS virtual tape storage subsystem (VTSS). vacancy plate A plate that covers an unused bay, such as a drive bay or power supply bay. verified audit Verified audits are invoked from the SL Console and actually validate the status of a specific cartridge slot or range of slots.
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Page 653: Index
Index activated features Capacity on Demand 149–194 AC power options 48 display current 127 access door install 113 audits and 595 redundant robot 47 closing 598 active storage regions library initialization and 595 automatic assignment 150, 151 opening 597 committing 161–163, 181–184 safety interlocks 588 defining 158–160, 173–180 safety release 588...
Page 654 tasks 392–401 overriding 265–267 AEM safety door 41, 391 partitioned libraries and 198 described 390 removing 342 properties 406 capacity status 405 activated. See activated capacity. tasks 404 allocated (in partitioned libraries) 206 utility tasks 583–585 non-disruptive changes. See non-disruptive capacity Any Cartridge, Any Slot technology 26 changes.
Page 655 handling of 627 diagnostic cartridges 628 home cell 414 description 489 inserting in a cell or drive 631 displaying information 539 inserting in the CAP 413 exporting 536 inspecting 631 importing 533 list 434 library self-tests and 488 loading through the AEM 389 management tasks 532–541 locate by address 439 diagnostic moves (robot)
Page 656 supported 43 hardware activation screen reference 134 utility tasks 557–561 hardware activation tasks 113–132 varying offline 559 HLI interface 52–53 varying online 561 HLI-PRC address dynamic World Wide Name 616 CAP cell 612 drive slot 611 storage cell 608–610 host interfaces eject operations 414 partitioned libraries and 197, 239, 241, 279, 281, partitioned libraries and 262...
Page 657 boundaries of 207 library utility tasks 507–531 CAP allocations and 200 Library Utilization Reports 363 CAP associations and 203, 258, 263, 338 local operator panel CAP reservations and 201–202, 265–267, 342 described 68–69 CAP states and 201, 387 entering data 68 commit changes screen 309 factory alignment 69 commit configuration changes 231...
Page 658 mount operations 345 robot bar code scanner 47 described 46–47, 469 diagnostic moves. See diagnostic moves. NDP. See non-disruptive partitioning. display status of 477 NearLine Control Solution 55 display summary information 476 non-disruptive capacity changes 152 monitoring tasks 471–481 non-disruptive partitioning properties 478 FC-SCSI partitions and 204 redundant 47...
Page 659 SL Console Help Web-launched SL Console description 65 client requirements 70 navigation 65 description 69–70 SL Console report tasks 89–95 Java WebArchive file 635 SL Console reports logging in using a browser 75 Library Utilization 363 logging in using an icon 80–82 Media Events 445 logging in using CLI 75 Options Bar 64...
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