Site Planning; Networking - Oracle StorageTek SL3000 System Assurance Manual

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This chapter provides planning information and requirements to consider before

installing the SL3000 library. Key planning considerations include:

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Physical Dimensions and Weights

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Floor Requirements

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Fire Suppression Planning

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Cable Routing

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Environmental Requirements

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Networking

If possible, use a dedicated and secure private network for communication between

the library and host management software. A secure private network connection using

an Ethernet hub or switch is required for maximum throughput and minimum

resource contention.

If a shared network must be used:

Place the library on its own subnet.

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Directly connect the library to a switch and use a managed switch that can:

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Use a virtual private network (VPN) to insulate host and library traffic.

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Set priorities on ports to give the host and library higher priority.

Provide dedicated bandwidth and create a VLAN between the host and the

library.

S ite Planning

Site Planning 7-1

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