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  • Page 1 StorageTek SL8500 [ 1 ] Library Guide E20869-15 April 2018...
  • Page 2 Oracle Corporation and its affiliates disclaim any liability for any damages caused by use of this software or hardware in dangerous applications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ................................xv Documentation Accessibility ........................Related Documentation ..........................Release Notes ............................... xvii What’s New in this Release........................xvii Fixes................................xvii Minimum Requirements for Related Software ................... xviii MIB Version.............................. xviii LTO Drive Firmware Versions ......................xviii Installing Library Firmware........................xix 1 Library Overview Library Modules ............................
  • Page 4 2N Power Configuration......................1-10 AC Power Source Options ......................1-10 Delta ............................1-10 Wye ............................1-10 Single-phase ..........................1-10 AC Power Connections ......................... 1-11 Circuit Breaker Ratings ......................1-11 DC Power Supplies ......................... 1-11 Power Usage ............................ 1-12 Optional Library Features........................1-12 Partitioning............................
  • Page 5 Ethernet Cables ........................1-24 Fiber-Optic Cables ........................1-24 Support ............................. 1-25 Service Delivery Platform ....................... 1-25 Oracle Premier Support for Systems..................1-25 Contacting Support........................1-25 2 Installation Planning Dimensions and Weights........................2-1 Tape Drives and Cartridges Weights and Dimensions ..............2-2 Shipping Weights and Dimensions ....................
  • Page 6 Power Requirements.......................... 2-9 Cabling ............................... 2-9 Fire Suppression Planning ......................... 2-10 Pass-thru Port Planning ........................2-11 Time and Personnel ..........................2-12 Installation Tools........................... 2-12 Track Stop Installation Tools ......................2-13 Transporting the Library........................2-14 Adjustable Jacks ..........................2-14 Module Components ........................2-14 Rails ..............................
  • Page 7 7 Partitioning the Library Partitioning the Library Using SLC...................... 7-1 Adding a Partition ID ........................7-1 Deleting a Partition ..........................7-2 Changing the Name of a Partition ....................7-2 Allocating Resources in a Partition for a Single Library .............. 7-2 Allocating Resources in a Partition for a Library Complex ............
  • Page 8 Viewing Library and Device Reports with the Reports Utility ........... 14-1 Generating Active Capacity Reports ....................14-2 Generating Partitioning Reports (Single Library Only)..............14-2 Generating Diagnostic Files for Oracle Support................14-2 Generating the Library SNMP MIB File ..................14-3 Generating the Library Log Snapshot File .................. 14-3 Monitoring Library Events ........................
  • Page 9 16 Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting.......................... 16-1 Running a Library Self-Test........................ 16-2 Running a Device Self-Test......................... 16-3 Diagnosing Robotic Issues ........................16-4 Defining a Diagnostic Move ......................16-4 Starting a Diagnostic Move......................16-5 Saving a Diagnostic Move......................16-5 Monitoring and Controlling Open Diagnostic Moves............... 16-6 Determining the Status of a Controller Card...................
  • Page 10 C Library Addressing Reference Translating a Slot Address Between HLI and Library Format using SLC........C-1 Comparison of Addressing Schemes....................C-1 Understanding Structural Elements Used in Addressing ............... C-2 Internal Library Addressing Scheme ....................C-3 Internal Library Addressing Overview ..................C-3 Drive Internal Library Addressing ....................
  • Page 11 F Multi TCP/IP Overview Minimum Multi TCP/IP Requirements....................F-1 Configuration Recommendations......................F-1 Multi TCP/IP Configuration Examples....................F-2 G Upgrading Library Firmware Downloading Firmware from My Oracle Support ................G-1 Loading Firmware ........................... G-2 Activating Firmware ..........................G-2 Downgrading Firmware......................... G-3 H Barcode Labels Barcode Standards...........................
  • Page 13 List of Figures Drive Expansion Module (rear view)..................1-2 1–1 1–2 Library Modules (top view) ...................... 1-3 1–3 Electronics Control Module....................... 1-4 1–4 SL8500 Internal view (with bulk CAP) ..................1-5 1–5 SL8500 Internal View (with rotational CAPs)................. 1-6 Keypad............................1-8 1–6 Sample Library Layout (Top View)..................
  • Page 14 List of Tables 1–1 Rack Specifications ........................1-7 Hubbell Connectors and Plugs (IEC 309) ................1-11 1–2 Circuit Breaker Ratings ......................1-11 1–3 1–4 Tape Drive DC Power Supplies .................... 1-11 1–5 Robotics DC Power Supplies....................1-12 1–6 SL8500 Power Specifications ....................1-12 2–1 Library Weights and Measures....................

  • Page 15: Preface

    Preface Oracle's StorageTek SL8500 modular library system is an enterprise storage solution that provides fully automated tape-cartridge storage and retrieval. This guide provides a general overview of the SL8500 modular tape library and covers installation planning, configuration, and operation of the library.

  • Page 17: Release Notes

    Release Notes The following provides release information for Oracle’s StorageTek SL8500 library version FRS_8.60. What’s New in this Release Library firmware version FRS_8.60 includes the following enhancements: LTO8 support ■ Implemented HBK card (idcard) scan on initialization or manually through CLI.

  • Page 18: Minimum Requirements For Related Software

    Minimum Requirements for Related Software StorageTek Library Console (SLC) SLC FRS_6.65 is recommended for FRS_8.60. Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS) ACSLS 8.4 and later supports FRS_8.51+. ■ ACSLS 8.4 and later supports bulk CAP. ■ ACSLS 8.4.0.3 and later supports LTO8. ■...

  • Page 19: Installing Library Firmware

    If your library has FRS_8.51 or above, you can upgrade to a higher level of library firmware using the instructions in "Upgrading Library Firmware" on page G-1. If your library is currently running code below FRS_8.51, contact Oracle support to upgrade code. If you want to downgrade code, contact Oracle support.

  • Page 21: Library Overview

    Library Overview Library Modules ■ Hardware Components ■ Storage Capacity ■ Power Configuration Options ■ Optional Library Features ■ Networking and Communication ■ Library Monitoring ■ Library Management Software ■ Ordering ■ Library Modules Customer Interface Module (CIM) There is one CIM at the front of the library which contains: 648 data cartridge slots, 198 slots for diagnostic and cleaning cartridges, and 24 ■...

  • Page 22: Drive Expansion Module (Rear View)

    (PDUs), load sharing DC power supplies, four accessory racks, electronics control module, and tape drive bay with 64 slots. Figure 1–1 Drive Expansion Module (rear view) Figure Legend: Accessory rack Drive bay DC power supplies Ethernet switches Electronics control module AC PDUs 1-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 23: Hardware Components

    Hardware Components Figure 1–2 Library Modules (top view) Figure Legend: AC power and electronics control module DC power supplies Tap drive bay Accessory rack Inner wall cartridge slots Reserved slots (E = end stop, X = diagnostic cartridge) Operator panel Elevators Service safety door Hardware Components...

  • Page 24: Electronics Control Module

    Dual TCP/IP Ethernet port Ethernet port (reserved) Command-Line Interface (CLI) The command-line interface (CLI) is used by Oracle support to configure and diagnose the library. Service representatives can access the CLI through the electronics control module: Serial Port Connection on the HBCR card (RS-232) and a HyperTerminal ■...

  • Page 25: Bulk Cap

    Hardware Components Bulk CAP The bulk CAP consists of eight CAPs located on the front access doors of the library. There are two CAPs per rail, each with 36 slots (three 12-slot magazines). The library now comes standard with bulk CAPs. To upgrade a library with rotational CAPs to the bulk CAP, see "Cartridge Access Ports"...

  • Page 26: Robotics

    Plan ahead before adding a new library to a complex. Although the library complex can expand in either direction, adding a new library to the left (when viewed from the front) is less disruptive (see "Pass-thru Port Planning" on page 2-11). 1-6 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 27: Library Cameras

    The SL8500 library provides space for four 19 inch racks. Each rack is 6U (U = 4.4 cm (1.75 in.)) and oriented so the components mount vertically. Oracle cannot mandate what equipment you install, however you should follow the guidelines below to prevent voiding the warranty.

  • Page 28: Local Operator Panel

    StorageTek T-series T9840 A/B/C/D, T9940 B, and T10000 A/B/C/D ■ HP LTO generations 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 ■ IBM LTO generations 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 ■ Quantum SDLT 600 and DLT-S4 ■ 1-8 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 29: Okm Encryption-Compatible Tape Drives

    6, and 7 drives can read two generations back and write one generation back. For best capacity and performance, always use cartridges of the same generation as your drives. For more information, see the tape drive section on the Oracle website: http://www.oracle.com/us/products/servers-storage/storage/tape-storage/ove rview/index.html...

  • Page 30: N+1 Power Configuration (Standard)

    Requires five wires (three phases, ground, and neutral). Neutral (N) is required. ■ Single-phase Requires three single phase inputs for each system PDU (three circuits for N+1 or ■ six circuits for 2N) 200–240 VAC, single phase, 24 Amps, 50–60 Hz ■ 1-10 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 31: Ac Power Connections

    Power Configuration Options AC Power Connections AC wiring from the power source branch circuit must be installed in conduit (flexible or rigid) with a 90-degree elbow-down fitting. If plugs and connectors are required instead of using conduit, the table below lists the Hubbell part numbers (or equivalent) to use.

  • Page 32: Power Usage

    Single Library Partitioning Can contain up to eight partitions. ■ The smallest slot increment is one array. ■ The smallest drive increment is one drive. ■ Library Complex Partitioning Can contain up to 16 partitions. ■ 1-12 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 33: Media Validation

    Networking and Communication The smallest slot increment is a quarter rail. ■ The smallest drive increment is one drive. ■ Partition boundaries can span across pass-thru ports (PTPs). ■ Requires minimum library firmware 8.31 and SLC 6.25. ■ Requires the following minimum level for library management software: ■...

  • Page 34: Switched Fabric Topology

    SLC is included with the purchase of an SL8500 library. You can access SLC from the local operator panel, a stand-alone version on a workstation, or through a browser. For installation requirements and additional information, see "Installing StorageTek Library Console" on page 3-1. 1-14 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 35: Library Attach

    SL8500 library. A log snapshot can be generated using the CLI or SLC. Only authorized Oracle representatives have access to the data obtained from the Log SnapShot utility.

  • Page 36: Enterprise Library Software (Els)

    Commvault Simpana ■ Dell NetVault ■ EMC DiskXtender ■ EMC NetWorker ■ FileTek StorHouse ■ HP Data Protector ■ IBM HPSS ■ IBM Tivoli TSM ■ MassTech MassStor ■ Oracle DIVArchive ■ Oracle HSM ■ 1-16 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 37: Other Storage System Solutions

    Oracle representatives can check compatibility with the Interoperability Tool. Other Storage System Solutions The SL8500 library is compatible with several other Oracle products to provide a multifaceted storage solution. This list is not all-inclusive. For more information contact an Oracle sales representative or visit: http://www.oracle.com/us/products/servers-storage/storage/tape-storage/ove...

  • Page 38: Virtual Storage Manager (Vsm)

    — select maintenance options and professional service options. Hardware Activation Files Hardware activation files enable library features. You can download the files through Oracle's Software Delivery Cloud, and then add and remove them from the library using the SLC (see the "Activating Optional Features"...

  • Page 39: Physical Configuration

    Ordering Active capacity ■ Partitioning ■ Dual TCP/IP ■ Multi TCP/IP ■ Physical Configuration Order a base library, select the desired number of SEMs, and corresponding rail kit. Base Library The base library includes a CIM, SEM, RIM, DEM, operator panel, four robots, CAPs, service safety door, and web cameras.

  • Page 40: Accessory Racks

    PTP mechanisms (set of four) 7100919 XSL8500-MECH-Z-N PTP mechanisms (set of four) for non-EU countries 7114553 7114568 Hub and intra-library communications (ILC) kit 7100924 XSL8500P-HUB-Z-N Hub and intra-library communications (ILC) kit for 7114552 7114567 non-EU countries 1-20 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 41: Redundant Electronics

    See the tape storage area on the corporate website for additional information: http://www.oracle.com/us/products/servers-storage/storage/tape-storage/ove rview/index.html For more information about encryption, see the Oracle Key Management Overview and Planning Guide on OTN. Tape Drive Encryption There are two encryption key management options: Application-managed —...

  • Page 42: Lto Encryption

    Tape drive conversion kits convert drives previously used in an SL3000 library for use in the SL8500 library. Tape Drive Conversion Kit Part Number IBM LTO generation 3 or higher 7110127 HP LTO generation 3 or higher 7110128 T9840C/D 7110129 1-22 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 43: Tape Cartridges And Labels

    7110131 Tape Cartridges and Labels To order tape cartridges or labels: Call 1.877.STK.TAPE ■ E-mail tapemediaorders_ww@oracle.com ■ See the tape storage area on the corporate website for additional information: http://www.oracle.com/us/products/servers-storage/storage/tape-storage/ove rview/index.html Power Configurations You must selected a power redundancy and AC power configuration. Refer to "Power...

  • Page 44: Capacity Activation

    10 m (32.8 ft) Duplex plenum CABLE10800313-Z-A CABLE10800313-Z-N LC to LC, 9/125 Micron Two Gigabit Fiber-Optic Cables Part Number 10 m (32.8 ft) Duplex, Riser CABLE10800331-Z-N 50 m (164 ft) Duplex, Riser CABLE10800333-Z-N 100 m (328 ft) Duplex, Riser CABLE10800306-Z-N 1-24 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 45: Support

    Personalized, proactive IT support and rapid-response hardware service ■ For more information, visit: http://www.oracle.com/us/support/index.html Contacting Support The Oracle Global Customer Support Contacts Directory can be found at: http://www.oracle.com/us/support/contact-068555.html To submit, update, or review service requests, go to My Oracle Support at: https://support.oracle.com/ Library Overview 1-25...
  • Page 46 Ordering 1-26 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 47: Installation Planning

    Installation Planning This chapter provides planning information and requirements to consider before installation of the SL8500 library. Key planning considerations include: Dimensions and Weights ■ Installation Site Requirements ■ Cabling ■ Fire Suppression Planning ■ Pass-thru Port Planning ■ Time and Personnel ■...

  • Page 48: Tape Drives And Cartridges Weights And Dimensions

    Table 2–2 Drive Tray Weights and Measures Drive Tray Height Width Length Weight Drive tray only 10.8 cm (4.25 in.) 16.5 cm (6.5 in.) 85 cm (33.5 in.) 4.3 kg (9.5 lb) 2-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 49: Shipping Weights And Dimensions

    Dimensions and Weights Table 2–3 Tape Drive and Cartridge Weights Drive Type Tape Drive Weight (with drive tray) Cartridge Tape Weight T9840 8.2 kg (18.0 lb) 262 g (9.2 oz) T9940 11 kg (24.3 lb) 262 g (9.2 oz) T10000 9.4 kg (20.75 lb) 264 g (9.31 oz) 6.9 kg (15 lb)

  • Page 50: Package Component Weights And Dimensions

    92 cm (36 in.) 19 kg (40 lb) Safety Door 33 cm (13 in.) 66 cm (26 in.) 229 cm (90 in.) 20 kg (42 lb) Installation Site Requirements Physical Space ■ Floor Requirements ■ Ceiling Requirements ■ 2-4 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 51: Physical Space

    Installation Site Requirements Environmental Requirements ■ Physical Space Ensure there is adequate space in elevators, passageways, and the construction area. If modules will be added in the future, ensure there is enough space to expand the library (see "Dimensions and Weights" on page 2-1).

  • Page 52: Co-Planar Requirements

    236.6 cm (93.15 in) of floor-to-ceiling clearance. Check for any equipment that may hang from the CAUTION: ceiling before installing the upper modules. Height Adjustments The library height specifications are: 2-6 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 53: Clearances

    35.0°C (95.0°F) 15.24 km (50,000 ft) 140°F) Oracle recommends maintaining a relative humidity of 40% to 50%. Airborne Contaminants Airborne particulates can damage tape libraries, drives, and tapes. The operating environment for the tape library must meet to the following requirements: ISO 14644-1 Class 8 Environment ■...

  • Page 54: Seismic Or Earthquake Ratings

    Most configurations are smaller than this and require less airflow. For example, 12 tape drives, 12 DC power supplies, four robots, one rack module, and the electronic control module would require 33.3 m /min. (1176 ft /min.). 2-8 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 55: Power Requirements

    Cabling Power Requirements A licensed electrician should install the library's external AC wiring. For more information about power requirements of the SL8500, see "Power Configuration Options" on page 1-9. Cabling The rear library doors have notches on the top and bottom for routing interface and power cables to the tape drives and PDUs.

  • Page 56: Fire Suppression Planning

    AC circuit breakers on the PDUs. The library does not ship with a fire suppression system, but there are two 5 cm (2 inch) diameter nozzle openings in each module (see Figure 2–4). Plates, 7 cm (2.75 2-10 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 57: Pass-Thru Port Planning

    Nozzles must be clear of robotic operations and cannot protrude more than 2.54 cm (1 inch) into the library. Professional Services can assist with fire suppression planning (contact your Oracle sales representative). Figure 2–4 Fire Suppression Ceiling Access (viewed from the top of the library)

  • Page 58: Time And Personnel

    The installation kit is currently not available for order. There are sufficient kits in the field to support installation needs. Oracle service representatives should obtain a kit from their local area and ensure that the following tools are in the kit.

  • Page 59: Track Stop Installation Tools

    Installation Tools Kit dimensions are: 99 cm (39 in.) long, 71 cm (28 in.) wide, and 51 cm (20 in.) high. ■ The kit comes with an extendable handle and wheels. Table 2–12 Installation Tools for Tool Kit Description Part Number Copper rail connector extraction tool 313921001 Frame jacks with handles (adjustable jack)

  • Page 60: Transporting The Library

    Rear doors 231 cm (91 in.) 85.7 cm (33.75 in.) 10 cm (4 in.) Rack 48.26 cm (19 in) 33.65/38 cm assembly (13.25/15 in.) Diagonal stabilizers are attached to help move and handle the RIM. 2-14 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 61: Rails

    Transporting the Library Rails Rails are on pallet 7 and are composed of five major parts: Clamps (installed at the factory) Rail extrusions Bottom floor extrusion Geared tracks Power/signal strips Depending on the number of SEMs, the rails can be the longest components in the library.
  • Page 62 Transporting the Library 2-16 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 63: Installing Storagetek Library Console

    The media pack includes the web-launched SLC server, web-launched SLC client, and the standalone SLC. Go to the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud at: http://edelivery.oracle.com/ Click Sign In/Register. Search for SLC, and then select Oracle StorageTek Library Console version. Click Select Platform. Installing StorageTek Library Console 3-1...

  • Page 64: Installing Standalone (Remote) Slc

    Installing Standalone (Remote) SLC Verify Oracle StorageTek Library Console is listed under Selected Products, and then click Continue. Read the terms and restrictions. Indicate your acceptance, and then click Continue. Save the zip file. Extract the media pack to the desired location.

  • Page 65: Minimum Browser Requirements

    The web-launched SLC is digitally signed, which guarantees that the software 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 SLC includes the security features provided by the Java 2 platform.
  • Page 66 Upgrading SLC on the Local Op Panel 3-4 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 67: Logging In To Slc

    ■ Logging In For the First Time After Library Installation With the admin user ID, log in to SLC with the first eight characters of the activation password provided by Oracle. Change the admin password: Select Tools > User Mgmt Complete the password fields.

  • Page 68: Logging In To The Local Operator Panel

    Click Log on. Changing a User Password Each site has a fixed set of user IDs: admin (customer administrator), service (Oracle support representative), and oem (third-party field service technician). Each user ID is assigned a set of permissions that determines access to utilities within SLC.

  • Page 69: Activating Optional Features

    "Enabling Features on a Library with Firmware Before FRS_7.00" on page 5-3. Go to the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud at: http://edelivery.oracle.com/ Click Sign In /Register. Read the terms and restrictions. Indicate your acceptance. Search for SL8500, and then select the hardware activation file. Click Select Platform.

  • Page 70: Installing A New Hardware Activation File

    (for example, capacity activation files that exceed the physical capacity of the library). Use SLC to log in to the target library. Select Tools > Hardware Activation. Click the Delete Hardware Activation Files tab. Select the activation file to delete. 5-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 71: Enabling Features On A Library With Firmware Before Frs_7.00

    7-2). Enabling Features on a Library with Firmware Before FRS_7.00 For SL8500 libraries with firmware before FRS_7.00, contact Oracle support to enable optional features. For firmware FRS_7.00 or above, use the processes described in "Downloading a New Hardware Activation File"...
  • Page 72 Enabling Features on a Library with Firmware Before FRS_7.00 5-4 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 73: Configuring Capacity

    Configuring Capacity The library controller automatically assigns capacity in a Note: partitioned library. You can only configure capacity in a non-partitioned library. Applying the Default Capacity Configuration in a Single Library ■ Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration in a Single Library ■...

  • Page 74: Creating A Custom Capacity Configuration In A Single Library

    Red sections indicate activate capacity. White sections indicate inactive capacity. The smallest capacity activation increment is a quarter rail for a maximum of 16 regions per library. After you complete the configuration, click Apply User Design. 6-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 75: Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused By Capacity Changes

    Effect on HLI Hosts after Modifying the Capacity Configuration If there are warnings, DO NOT commit the changes. Click Caution: Details >>, then perform recovery moves on the orphaned cartridges (see "Moving Cartridges (Recovery Moves)" on page 10-1). Reconfigure library hosts to recognize the changes (see the host software documentation).
  • Page 76 Effect on HLI Hosts after Modifying the Capacity Configuration 6-4 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 77: Partitioning The Library

    Partitioning the Library Library partitioning reserves library resources (drives, slots, and bulk CAPs) for the exclusive use of a specified host. Partitioning is an optional feature enabled with a hardware activation file (see "Activating Optional Features" on page 5-1). As you allocate slots to a partition, the library controller automatically activates these slots.

  • Page 78: Deleting A Partition

    Select the Tools > Partitions > Design by Library (Step 3) tab. Select a partition ID from the drop-down list. Select the areas of the library using the drop-down lists. Click Add (to allocate) or Remove (to unallocated). 7-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 79: Allocating Resources In A Partition For A Library Complex

    Partitioning the Library Using SLC You can assign bulk CAPs to a partition. Bulk CAPs are the Note: larger rectangles on the ends of each rail. An S indicates a shared CAP. To refine the partition, select Remove Array or Add Array from the second drop-down list.

  • Page 80: Committing Partitioning Changes

    Selected — area chosen for modification. Clicking Add assigns the area to a partition. Clicking Delete makes the area available to other partitions. (thick black border) Figure 7–1 Library Complex Partitioning Example Figure Legend: Selects the full library 7-4 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 81: Sharing Caps In A Partitioned Library

    Maximizing Library Performance when Partitioning Selects a half rail Allocated half rail to red partition Available quarter rail Selected quarter rail (indicated by the thick black border) Sharing CAPs in a Partitioned Library In a partitioned library, hosts can share CAPs. Each host can reserve the CAP when needed, and then release the CAP when it is no longer required.
  • Page 82 Maximizing Library Performance when Partitioning 7-6 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 83: Operating A Cap

    Operating a CAP Cartridge access ports (CAPs) are used to enter or eject cartridges. There are two CAP types: bulk CAPs and rotational CAPs. For an overview of the CAP types, see "Cartridge Access Ports (CAPs)" on page 1-4. Entering Cartridges Using a CAP ■...

  • Page 84: Ejecting Cartridges Using A Cap

    (the robot does not read cartridge labels during export operations). Then, the library erases the location of the cartridge from the library controller database and the host database. The CAP returns to its default state. 8-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 85: Removing A Cap Magazine From A Bulk Cap

    Overriding a CAP Reservation of a Partition Removing a CAP Magazine from a Bulk CAP Locking/Unlocking a CAP Normally, the host software unlocks or locks a CAP. However, you can use the following procedure if you cannot unlock the CAP through the host. An unlocked CAP is reserved by the library and unavailable to all hosts until it is locked.

  • Page 86: Modifying Bulk Cap Messages

    Modifying or Deleting an Existing Bulk CAP Message You cannot modify or delete the first four messages. Note: In SLC, select Tools > Configuration. Click the Cap Usage Messages tab. Select a message from the list, and then click Modify or Delete. 8-4 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 87: Enabling And Disabling A Bulk Cap

    Guidelines for using CAPs Click Apply. Enabling and Disabling a Bulk CAP The library will not use a disabled bulk CAP for entering or ejecting cartridges. For example, if you cannot comfortably operate the top CAPs, you should disable the CAPs on rail 1.
  • Page 88 Guidelines for using CAPs 8-6 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 89: Configuring Drives

    Configuring Drives Configuring Drive Cleaning ■ Configuring the Drive Tray Serial Numbers ■ Maximizing Library Performance Through Drive Placement ■ Configuring Drive Cleaning Library tape drives require periodic cleaning with a cleaning cartridge to prevent read/write errors. Library management software (such as ACSLS or ELS) must manage drive cleaning.

  • Page 90: Configuring The Drive Tray Serial Numbers

    In a redundant robotics library, install drives in the outer columns (± 2) first. This ■ allows both robots to access drives at the same time. 9-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 91: Managing Cartridges

    Managing Cartridges Moving Cartridges (Recovery Moves) ■ Locating Cartridges ■ Viewing Cartridge Information ■ Importing or Exporting Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges ■ Cartridge Types ■ Handling Cartridges ■ Maximizing Library Performance Though Cartridge Placement ■ See Also: "Entering Cartridges Using a CAP" on page 8-1 ■...

  • Page 92: Locating Cartridges

    From the Requester drop-down list, select the type of address you entered in the Location field. Click Search. Click . . . to see details about the cartridge. Viewing Cartridge Information In SLC, select Tools > Reports. 10-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 93: Importing Or Exporting Diagnostic Or Cleaning Cartridges

    Importing or Exporting Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges Expand the Status Summary folder in the navigation tree. Select the Cartridge Table. See Also "Viewing Library and Device Reports with the Reports Utility" on page 14-1 ■ Importing or Exporting Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges The library will treat used cleaning cartridges as new.

  • Page 94: Exporting Diagnostic Or Cleaning Cartridges

    Inspecting a Cartridge Always inspect a cartridge before you insert it into a tape drive or a library. A defective or dirty cartridge can damage a tape drive. Never use a damaged cartridge. Look for: 10-4 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 95: Cleaning The Cartridge Exterior

    ■ Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior Wipe all dust, dirt, and moisture from the cartridge with a lint-free cloth. Use Oracle StorageTek Tape Cleaner Wipes to clean the cartridges. These wipes are saturated with isopropyl alcohol. Do not let any solution touch the tape or get inside the cartridge.
  • Page 96 Maximizing Library Performance Though Cartridge Placement 10-6 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 97: Validating Media

    The library automatically cleans MV drives regardless of the Note: auto clean status for the library. An Oracle service representative should ensure there are cleaning cartridges in the library. Media Validation Requirements ■...

  • Page 98: Starting Or Resuming Media Validation

    Select a validation type (see Validation Types for a description). Select Complete Resume or Complete Plus Resume to resume Note: a complete validation where it left off. Click Start. Validation begins if the cartridge loads successfully. 11-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 99: Stopping A Validation

    2.5:1. T10000D — 9 hours for compression ratios less than 3:1 Requires decompression and Oracle Key Manager. Stopping a Validation If a host requests a cartridge currently being validated, the validation stops. You can also stop the validation using SLC.
  • Page 100 ACSLS hosts require you to initiate re-configuration. For a partitioned library, you must allocate the drive slot removed from the MV pool to a partition (see "Partitioning the Library" on page 7-1). 11-4 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 101: Auditing The Library

    Auditing the Library An audit verifies cartridge locations and updates the library database, which contains the volume ID, current location, and verified status for each cartridge. The library automatically performs an audit after an access door closes or after the library initializes.

  • Page 102: Performing A Physical Audit On A Range Of Cells

    The audit indicator only displays when an audit is initiated automatically (library access door has been opened and closed, library power up or reboot). The indicator does not display for audits initiated from SLC or the host. 12-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 103: Viewing Library And Device Information

    Viewing Library and Device Information SLC only displays the latest library and device information saved to the library controller database. Click Refresh to update SLC with the latest configuration data. Viewing Library Operational Status ■ Viewing Library Properties and Configuration ■...

  • Page 104: Viewing Device Status And Properties

    Meaning Empty No cartridge is mounted to the drive. Unloaded Cartridge is ready for dismount. Ready Cartridge is loaded. NotCommunicating Controller card can not communicate with the drive. rewindUnload Drive is busy rewinding and unloading. 13-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 105: Viewing The Local Operator Panel Type

    Meaning of Library and Device Status Indicators in SLC Redundant Electronics Card Status "A" indicates the left card slot and "B" indicates the right card slot, as viewed from the back of the library. hbca: Library controller, A (left) slot ■...
  • Page 106 After a device error is fixed, the library health indicator changes to "Warning". The indicator will not change to "Normal" until the library is taken offline. If there are multiple problems with a device or status alert condition, the health indicator displays the most severe condition. 13-4 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 107: Generating Reports And Logs

    Viewing Library and Device Reports with the Reports Utility ■ Generating Active Capacity Reports ■ Generating Partitioning Reports (Single Library Only) ■ Generating Diagnostic Files for Oracle Support ■ Monitoring Library Events ■ See Also "Viewing Library and Device Information"...

  • Page 108: Generating Active Capacity Reports

    Partition Details — displays details for a specific partition ID ■ Generating Diagnostic Files for Oracle Support Your Oracle support representative may request that you capture and transfer the Management Information Base (MIB) or Log Snapshot file. 14-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 109: Generating The Library Snmp Mib File

    Select SNMP MIB. Click Transfer File. Save the file using a .txt suffix. E-mail the file to your Oracle support representative. Generating the Library Log Snapshot File You must save the log within 15 minutes of generation. The file is encrypted.

  • Page 110: Saving Event Monitor Data To A File

    Note: Window menu in the upper right corner. Saving Event Monitor Data to a File You may need to send the file to your Oracle support representative to assist in diagnosing problems. Open an event monitor (see "Starting an Event Monitor"...
  • Page 111 Monitoring Library Events Request Identifier Identifies all host interface requests. Helps track the sequence of log activity resulting from each host request. Severity Identifies the significance of the event. Some event data is non-volatile, meaning it persists across system power cycles. Error —...
  • Page 112 Monitoring Library Events 14-6 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 113: Changing Online/Offline Status And Rebooting

    Changing Online/Offline Status and Rebooting Taking the Library Offline ■ Bringing the Library Online ■ Taking a Device Offline ■ Bringing a Device Online ■ Rebooting the Library ■ Rebooting the Local Operator Panel ■ Rebooting an Elevator ■ Rebooting a Robot ■...

  • Page 114: Bringing The Library Online

    The error condition must be corrected first. In SLC, select Tools > System Detail. Expand the CAP folder. Select the CAP to modify. Click the Status tab. In the Transition Request list, select Bring Online. Click Apply. 15-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 115: Rebooting The Library

    Rebooting a Robot Rebooting the Library Rebooting the library involves reloading the firmware from flash memory and restarting the library controller. In SLC, select Tools > Diagnostics. Click the Library folder in the navigation tree. Click Reboot. All other users must log off. Click OK. If the library is online, click OK to take the library offline.
  • Page 116 Rebooting a Robot 15-4 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 117: Troubleshooting

    17-1 ■ Basic Troubleshooting Before running diagnostic tests or contacting Oracle support, review the following troubleshooting tips. Service Required (amber) LED is constantly on Use SLC to check the health of the library and the attached devices (drives, CAPs, and robots).

  • Page 118: Running A Library Self-Test

    15-1). Make sure the proper drive diagnostic cartridges are in the library (see "Importing or Exporting Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges" on page 10-3). In SLC, select Tools > Diagnostics, and click the Library folder. 16-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 119: Running A Device Self-Test

    Running a Device Self-Test Click the SelfTest tab. In the Mode list, select the type of self-test: Non-Disruptive - all cartridges used in the test are returned to their original ■ locations Disruptive - cartridges may be returned to new locations. The library must be ■...

  • Page 120: Diagnosing Robotic Issues

    Select an access order., move type, and enable/disable the pre-move compatibility check (see below for details). Click Finish. The new diagnostic sequence is listed in the Defined Sequences section. See "Starting a Diagnostic Move" on page 16-5. 16-4 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 121: Starting A Diagnostic Move

    Diagnosing Robotic Issues A diagnostic move is defined by: Target Address Range — defines the area used to perform the "get" operation in a ■ diagnostic move. Valid target address types are storage slots, CAP, drive and storage slots, system slots, or all. Note: All resources within the target address range are reserved.

  • Page 122: Monitoring And Controlling Open Diagnostic Moves

    In SLC, select Tools > System Detail, and click the Library folder. Click the Status tab, and then the Status Module tab. On the Clear Alert Number list, select the alert number to clear, and then click Apply. 16-6 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 123: Initiating A Manual Re Switch Using Slc

    If you have a Linux-based local operator panel (DL or OL), you can re-calibrate it ■ yourself or reset it to factory setting with the procedures below. If you have a Windows-based local operator panel (W), contact your Oracle ■ support representative.

  • Page 124: Resetting The Local Operator Panel To Factory Settings

    Verify that two separate hosts are not competing to manage one library or one ■ partition. To view current host connections, see "Viewing Library Operational Status" on page 13-1. Click the HLI tab. 16-8 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 125: Servicing The Library

    Servicing the Library Turning Off the Library ■ Turning On the Library ■ Entering the Library without the Service Safety Door in Place ■ Using the Emergency Robotics Stop Switch ■ Manually Mounting or Dismounting a Cartridge ■ Operating the Service Safety Door ■...

  • Page 126: Entering The Library Without The Service Safety Door In Place

    Know the physical restrictions of the library. Be careful not to bump you body or ■ snag clothing on the arrays (there is only 0.4 m [18 in.] of aisle clearance). Using the Emergency Robotics Stop Switch The emergency robotics stop (EMS) switch cuts all power to the robots. 17-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 127: Manually Mounting Or Dismounting A Cartridge

    Operating the Service Safety Door In the unlikely event that someone becomes locked inside the library and the system begins to turn on, lights flash for 30 seconds before the robot starts to move. This provides enough time for someone outside the library to push the emergency robotic stop switch.
  • Page 128 Before activating the safety door, the service representative should take the right elevator and rotational or right bulk CAPs offline using SLC. After completing the maintenance activity, the service representative should bring the CAPs and the right elevator online. 17-4 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 129: A Software And Hardware Requirements For Library Features

    Software and Hardware Requirements for Library Features Media Validation High-memory HBT card ■ – If using RE, both HBT cards should be high-memory Minimum FRS_8.31 and SLC FRS_6.25 ■ See also: "Media Validation Requirements" on page 11-1 ■ Partitioning Minimum FRS_7.01 and SLC 5.50 (for single library partitioning) ■...
  • Page 130 A-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 131: B Command Line Interface Reference

    Command Line Interface Reference This appendix describes the Command Line Interface (CLI) commands available for an Admin user. Since the CLI is firmware-based, not all commands may be available for your library. Admin accessible CLI commands include: audit ■ capCommand ■...
  • Page 132 Enables or disables multiple row scan audit capability to speed up audit time. print - prints the multi-row scan audit state. ■ <device address> - specifies the robot to use in library, rail, column, side, row ■ format. B-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...
  • Page 133 cleaning Example: SL8500> audit multiRowScan print 1,1,0,1,0 requestId requestId 8401 Attributes Multi Row Scan enabled Object Robot 1,1,0,1,0 Done Failure Count 0 Success Count 1 COMPLETED capCommand This command is for managing CAPs. capCommand Displays help for the capCommand command, the same as "help capCommand". capCommand <enable|disable>...
  • Page 134 <cartridge address> - specifies the location of the cartridge to export in library, rail, ■ column, side, row format. The specified cartridge must be in a system slot and must be either a cleaning or diagnostic cartridge. B-4 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...
  • Page 135 cleaning Example: SL8500> cleaning export 1,2,55,2,0 1,4,-52,1,12 requestId requestId 9601 Address 1.4.-52.1.12 Success Cartridge Exported Volume Label CLN002CU Message CAP open(ing). Remove cartridges, then close CAP.Use CONTINUE cmd to proceed... Done Failure Count 0 Success Count 1 COMPLETED cleaning threshold list Displays a list of cleaning cartridge types and their warning thresholds.

  • Page 136: Config

    Displays the current library identifier for this library. config libraryId set {1 - 32} Sets the libraryId with a value from 1-32. The library must be offline for this command. config print Displays the current physical library configuration. B-6 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 137: Date

    drive config serviceInfo print Displays the library service information. config serviceInfo set Sets service information: contact 'contactName' phone 'phoneNumber' streetAddr 'streetAddress' city 'city' state 'state' country 'country' zip 'zipCode' description 'description data'. Currently the maximum string length is 31 characters. Each string must be delimited by ' ' (single quotes) to provide the ability to use spaces and other characters.

  • Page 138: Hwactivation

    See "hwActivation listFiles". hwActivation listFiles Lists the installed feature files in the library controller hwActivation module database. hwActivation print Lists all of the enabled features in the library controller hwActivation module database. B-8 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 139: Mediavalidation

    network mediaValidation This command manages the media validation feature. mediaValidation Displays help for the mediaValidation command, same as "help mediaValidation" mediaValidation print { all | poolOnly } { * | @ } Displays drive locations of the media validation pool. all - lists all drive slots ■...
  • Page 140 SL8500>network ip route add 129.80.81.59/24 dev 1B COMPLETED network ip route {add | del} <IP address [/netmask] > via <Gateway IP address> Adds or deletes a static route to a destination network IP gateway address. B-10 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 141: Partition

    partition network ip route show [dev {2A | 2B}] Displays the current routing table information or routing table information for a particular port. network name <host name string> Sets the host name. network netmask <netmask> Sets the external network netmask in xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx form. network print Displays the current network configuration for the external Ethernet ports (2A and 2B).

  • Page 142: Recontrol

    <HH> : <MM> : <SS> Sets the system time. Resolution is within one second. In a library complex, the library with libraryId = 1 is the master. Change the time on the master library. B-12 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 143: Traceroute

    whereAmi <HH> - two digit hour ■ <MM> - two digit minute ■ <SS> - two digit second ■ traceRoute This command traces the network route to a specified IP address. traceRoute <IP Address> Executes a traceRoute to the IP address specified. version This command displays the customer version and the versions of the software for the device(s) requested.
  • Page 144 B-14 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 145: C Library Addressing Reference

    Library Addressing Reference Left and right are in reference to viewing the library from the Note: CAP-side (front) unless otherwise specified. Translating a Slot Address Between HLI and Library Format using SLC ■ Comparison of Addressing Schemes ■ Understanding Structural Elements Used in Addressing ■...

  • Page 146: Understanding Structural Elements Used In Addressing

    Figure C–1 Internal Library versus HLI-PRC Addressing (top view of library) Understanding Structural Elements Used in Addressing Walls Each side of the library (left/right) has an inner wall and an outer wall. ■ Standard Arrays 14-slot arrays on the inner wall ■ C-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 147: Internal Library Addressing Scheme

    Internal Library Addressing Scheme 13-slot arrays on the outer walls ■ Special Arrays 8-slot arrays above the pass-thru port ■ 8-slot arrays under the stop brackets for the service safety door ■ 4-slot arrays on the elevators and pass-thru ports ■...

  • Page 148: Drive Internal Library Addressing

    Figure C–2 Tape Drive Internal Library Addressing (viewed from front of library) Rotational CAP Internal Addressing Rail and Row: ■ – When numbering the device, the rail value is 2 and the row value is 0. C-4 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 149: Bulk Cap Internal Addressing

    Internal Library Addressing Scheme – When numbering a specific slot, the rail refers to the rail adjacent to the CAP magazine (can be values 2-4) and the row is the slot in the CAP magazine (can be values 1-13). Column: The column value is the number of customer accessible columns plus 3. ■...

  • Page 150: Ptp Internal Addressing

    Rail: The value (1 to 4) refers to the rail the robot is on. ■ Column: The value is always 0. ■ Side: ■ – If there is only one robot per rail, the value is always 1. C-6 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 151: Hli-Prc Addressing Scheme

    HLI-PRC Addressing Scheme – For redundant robotics, the left robot = 1, and the right robot = 2. Row: ■ – When numbering the device, the row is 0. – When numbering the specific slot, the row is the slot value (1). Example For firmware address 1, 1, 0, 2, 0: The library value is 1.

  • Page 152: Drive Hli-Prc Addressing

    New library Pass-thru-port connecting existing libraries Drive HLI-PRC Addressing For drives, the panel value is always equal to 1, the column value is always equal to 0, and the row value is between 0 and 15. C-8 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 153: Cap Hli-Prc Addressing

    HLI-PRC Addressing Scheme Figure C–5 Tape Drive HLI-PRC Addressing (viewed from front of library) CAP HLI-PRC Addressing The HLI addressing format for a CAP is (LSM, CAP ID, row, column). LSM - For rotational CAPs, LSM this is always 1. For bulk CAP, LSM corresponds ■...

  • Page 154: Physical Hardware Numbering For Tape Drives

    Figure C–7 Rotational CAP HLI-PRC Addressing Physical Hardware Numbering for Tape Drives The HBC card assigns a physical hardware number from 1 to 64. Figure C–8 Physical Hardware Numbering of Tape Drive (viewed from rear of library) C-10 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 155: Reserved Internal Ip Addresses

    Reserved Internal IP Addresses Figure C–9 Comparison of Tape Drive Numbering (viewed from front of the library) Reserved Internal IP Addresses IP Address Description 10.0.0.0./24 Internal device network. 10.0.11.0/24 ILC network. Host IP addresses based on library identifier. 10.x+2.11.0/24 or SDP aliasing.
  • Page 156 Reserved Internal IP Addresses C-12 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 157: D Redundant Electronics Overview

    The library controller and drive controller installed on the same side of the card cage always switch as a pair. RE allows an Oracle support representative to replace a faulty card while the library is online and provides minimal disruption during firmware upgrades.

  • Page 158: Redundant Electronics Configuration Examples

    (see the host software documentation). SLC and CLI connections are terminated. You must re-establish connections to the ■ library using the IP address or DNS alias of the new active library controller (the former standby controller). D-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 159: Factors That Prevent An Re Switch

    ■ Manual RE Switch Using SLC" on page 16-7). CLI — An Oracle support representative can initiate failover from either the active ■ or standby library controller. You may want to perform a manual switch after initial installation of the standby cards, after a firmware upgrade, or periodically to check that the failover function is working properly.
  • Page 160 Firmware Upgrades with RE D-4 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 161: E Dual Tcp/Ip Overview

    D-1 ■ ACSLS or ELS documentation ■ Minimum Requirements for Dual TCP/IP ACSLS 7.1 with PUT0701 for Solaris or AIX. Oracle recommends ACSLS 8.1 or ■ above. NCS 6.2 with the following PTFs for HSC/MVS/VM: SOS620 L1H168G, SMS620 ■...

  • Page 162: Configuring Dual Tcp/Ip

    Enter the network routing configuration for each port: For multiple hosts, add the IP address and netmask for each host: ■ SL8500> network ip route add IP_address/netmask dev 2A SL8500> network ip route add IP_address/netmask dev 2B E-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 163: Configuring An Acsls Host For Dual Tcp/Ip

    Configuring Dual TCP/IP For a single host, no netmask value is required: ■ SL8500> network ip policy route add host_IP_address dev 2A SL8500> network ip policy route add host_IP_address via gateway_IP_address dev 2A SL8500> network ip policy enable 2A |2B SL8500>...

  • Page 164: Dual Tcp/Ip Configuration Examples

    In this example, the ACSLS server contains two network interfaces that reside on two separate subnets. Both interfaces pass through a public network and into two different subnets before connecting to the SL8500 library. This configuration uses the same commands as in the first example. E-4 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 165: Acsls High Availability Dual Tcp/Ip Example

    Dual TCP/IP Configuration Examples Figure E–2 ACSLS Dual TCP/IP ACSLS High Availability Dual TCP/IP Example The following example is an ACSLS High Availability (HA) environment that requires dual TCP/IP. The purpose of the HA environment is to have two ACSLS servers, one active and one standby.

  • Page 166: Els/Hsc And Dual Tcp/Ip Example

    TCP/IP. The mainframe host contains two network interfaces residing on two separate subnets. Each connection travels through a public network, then connects to two different subnets before reaching the SL8500 library. For more information, refer to the ELS documentation. Figure E–4 ELS/HSC Dual TCP/IP E-6 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 167: F Multi Tcp/Ip Overview

    Multi TCP/IP Overview Multi TCP/IP allows hosts to connect to multiple libraries in a complex. If the connection to one library in the complex fails, the host can still communicate through other libraries in the complex. ACSLS hosts support up to 15 connections and ELS hosts support up to 32 connections.

  • Page 168: Multi Tcp/Ip Configuration Examples

    Multi TCP/IP Configuration Examples Multi TCP/IP Configuration Examples Figure F–1 Multi TCP/IP Connections to a Library Complex Figure F–2 Dual and Multi TCP/IP Connections to a Library Complex For more information, see "Dual TCP/IP Overview" on page E-1. F-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 169: G Upgrading Library Firmware

    Click the Patches & Updates tab. In the Patch Search tab, click Product or Family (Advanced). In the Product field, enter SL8500 and then select Sun StorageTek SL8500 Modular Library System from the drop-down list. In the Release field, select the firmware version.

  • Page 170: Loading Firmware

    FRS_8.51 and SLC 6.60. To install an older version, to downgrade firmware, or if your current firmware version is below FRS_8.51 contact Oracle support. Code load is not available at the local operator panel.

  • Page 171: Downgrading Firmware

    If you encounter errors while updating firmware, contact Note: Oracle support. Downgrading Firmware Contact Oracle support if you wish to downgrade code or install a version of code below FRS_8.51. Upgrading Library Firmware G-3...
  • Page 172 Downgrading Firmware G-4 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 173: H Barcode Labels

    Barcode Labels This document describes the requirements for cartridge barcode labels used in Oracle’s StorageTek tape libraries. All tape cartridges must have a proper barcode label. Mis-aligned, mis-oriented, or improperly-labeled cartridges may cause equipment damage. Barcode Standards ■ Label Design ■...

  • Page 174: Label Design

    Refer to the table below for examples. Table H–1 Start and Stop Character Placement Actual Barcode Label After Decoding Result *ABC123L6* ABC123L6 Correct label *ABC*23L6* Misplaced stop character *ABC1234L6 Unreadable No stop character H-2 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 175: Lto

    Label Design Figure H–3 Barcode Placement Standards (T10000 and LTO) Figure Legend: Start character Volume ID Media ID Stop character These cartridges require an eight-character label — a six-character vol-id and a two-character media ID. The media ID characters are: L3 = Generation 3 ■...

  • Page 176: T9840 And T9940

    Cleaning cartridges — use CLNnnn for the vol-id plus the cleaning-specific media ■ ID, where CLN is the cleaning cartridge identifier and nnn is a sequence of numbers (for example, CLN001CU could be an LTO cleaning cartridge label). H-4 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 177: Cartridge Label Examples

    Applying a Label Diagnostic cartridges — use DG[space]nnn plus the media ID, where DG[space] is the ■ diagnostic cartridge identifier, and nnn is a sequence of numbers (for example, DG 001L6 could be an LTO6 diagnostic cartridge label). Cartridge Label Examples Figure Legend: Data cartridges Cleaning cartridges...

  • Page 178: T9840 And T9940 Label Issues

    Figure Legend: White area is too small Correctly sized white area The media ID label must be aligned with the vol-id label. Ensure the media ID label is not rotated or off-center from the vol-id label. H-6 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 179: Label Care

    Label Care Figure H–6 Mis-aligned Media ID Label Figure Legend: Rotated media ID label Off-center media ID label Label Care Proper label care is required to prevent barcode read errors or damage to the equipment: Keep the barcode intact. Do not mark or damage the barcode label or place any ■...
  • Page 180 Label Care H-8 StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide...

  • Page 181: Glossary

    Glossary An optional power configuration that provides both AC and DC redundancy. There is one power supply for every four tape drives and one supply for every robot. This configuration requires a second AC power source to support an additional system PDU.
  • Page 182 cartridge access port (CAP). Command line interface. capacity The storage capacity of the library. See also active capacityand installed capacity. cartridge A container holding magnetic tape that can be mounted to a drive to read or write data. The library uses data, diagnostic, and cleaning cartridges. cartridge access port (CAP) A port built into the door panel of the library used to import or export cartridges.
  • Page 183 export drive bay address A two-digit integer (01–64) that represents the physical locations into which drive tray assemblies are inserted. drive tray A metal chassis, cables, electronic cards, and tape drive used to interface the tape drive to the tape library. The drive tray contains the drive controller card (HBD or LOD). Dual TCP/IP Provides two separate host connections between the host software (ACSLS or HSC) and the library controller.
  • Page 184 Removal and replacement of a system component while system power remains on and system operations continue. hot-pluggable The capability that allows an Oracle service representative to replace a system component while power to the system is maintained. This feature allows hardware maintenance actions and hardware upgrades to proceed without disrupting subsystem availability.
  • Page 185 keypad The interface located on the CIM. The keypad contains the CAP open/close buttons, safety door locks, and the ERS button. Library Content Manager (LCM). linear tape open format (LTO). library complex Two or more SL8500 libraries attached to each other with a pass-thru port (PTP).
  • Page 186 online replacement 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. operator panel touch screen operator control panel. orphaned cartridge A cartridge in a partitioned library that is located in an unallocated slot or drive (that is, a slot or drive not allocated to any defined partition).
  • Page 187 tape drive An activity in which a robot places a cartridge into a slot or drive. redundant electronics (RE). robotics interface module (RIM). 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.
  • Page 188 tape storage area tape storage area The area in the library where cartridges are stored. tape transport interface (TTI) An interface to control and monitor tape movement. touch screen operator control panel A flat-panel display with a touch screen interface and a panel mount computer. This feature is attached to the front of the library.
  • Page 189 World Wide Name virtual tape drive (VTD) An emulation of a physical transport in the VTSS that looks like a physical tape transport to MVS. The data written to a VTD is really being written to DASD. The VTSS has 64 VTDs that do virtual mounts of VTVs. virtual tape storage subsystem (VTSS) The DASD buffer containing virtual volumes (VTVs) and virtual drives (VTDs).
  • Page 190 World Wide Name Glossary-10...

  • Page 191: Index

    Index Numerics main access door and, 12-2 physical, 12-1, 12-2 2N power configuration range of cells, 12-2 block diagram, 1-10 verified, 12-2 description, 1-10 auto enter mode, 8-5 39-slot cartridge access port, 1-5 9840 ordering, 1-22 base configuration description, 1-1 ordering, 1-19 AC power, 1-11 connections, 1-11...
  • Page 192 reservations, 7-5 floor requirements, 2-5 self-test, 16-3 Customer Interface Module taking offline, 15-2 components, 1-1 cartridge access port, 1-5 customer service, 1-25 cartridges display information, 14-2 ejects, 8-2 DC power enters, 8-1 power supplies, 1-11 exterior cleaning, 10-5 delete handling, 10-4 hardware activation, 5-2 inserting in a cell or drive, 10-4 device status...
  • Page 193 definition, E-1 description, 1-13 HandBots dWWN description, 1-6 drive addressing, 1-14 hardware overview, 1-1 tools required for installation, 2-12 hardware activation earthquakes, 2-8 delete, 5-2 ECM, 1-4 download, 5-1 eject operations, 8-2 Feature Audit Log, 14-2 Electronics Control Module file type, 5-1 overview, 1-4 install, 5-2 elevator...
  • Page 194 ordering, 1-23 transfer process, 14-3 laptop cross-over and serial cables, 2-13 logic cards, 1-4 LC to SC adapter, 1-24 login IDs, 4-2 logs description, 1-17 Feature Audit Log, 14-2 LibAttach, 1-15 library capacities, 1-9 main access door ceiling clearances, 2-7 audits and, 12-2 entering the library, 17-2 manual CAP, 8-5...
  • Page 195 descriptions, 1-7 feature codes, 1-20 part numbers reboot cables, 1-24 library, 15-3 Hubbell plugs and connectors, 1-11 recirculation, 2-8 installation tools, 2-13 recovery moves, 10-1 tool kit, 2-12 redundant electronics partitioning, 7-1, 13-1, 14-1 manual switch, 16-7 library complex, 1-12 tasks, 13-3 overview, 1-12 Redundent Electronics (RE), 1-14...
  • Page 196 SL Console activation password, 4-1 T10000 communications failures, 13-3 ordering, 1-22 first-time access, 4-1 T9840 login ID, 4-2 ordering, 1-22 modifying passwords, 4-2 tape cartridge security, 4-2 validation, 1-13 user ID, 4-2 tape cartridges SL Console reports ordering, 1-23 Drive Events, 14-1 tape drive power kit, 2-13 Drive Media Events, 14-1 tape drives...

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