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XenData
SXL- 4200N Archive System:
Getting Started & Library Operation Basics
Getting Started
The SXL-4200N Archive System
consists of a XenData SX-250 Archive
Server, a 45 slot LTO library with one
or two IBM LTO-8 drives and
accessories. The SX-250 has been
preconfigured for use with the
library. Please first refer to this
document for system installation and
operation instructions.
Document last updated:
November 30, 2017
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Summary of Contents for XenData SXL-4200N
- Page 1 November 30, 2017 Getting Started & Library Operation Basics Getting Started The SXL-4200N Archive System consists of a XenData SX-250 Archive Server, a 45 slot LTO library with one or two IBM LTO-8 drives and accessories. The SX-250 has been preconfigured for use with the library.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. SXL-4200N Options and Pre-Configuration 2. Setup and Connection Instructions 3. System Power-On and Power-Off Procedure 4. Importing and Exporting LTO Cartridges 5. LTO Drive Cleaning 6. Contacting XenData Support Appendix 1: Rack Installation Instructions for the Library Appendix 2: Library Operation Basics... -
Page 3: Sxl-4200N Options And Pre-Configuration
1. SXL-4200N Options and Pre-Configuration The SXL-4200 archive system consists of a XenData SX-250 Archive Server, a 45 slot LTO library with one or two internal IBM LTO-8 SAS drives and accessories. In the SXL-4200N base configurations, the SX-250 and LTO-8 library have the following specifications. - Page 4 Power - library with 2 drives 300W Dimensions & Weight Rack form factor: 29.13 inches (740 mm) deep Weight: 47 lbs (21.3 Kg) 6.9” x 17.6” x 29.13” (175mm x 447mm x 740mm) Dimensions (HxWxD): Rack rails: Included XenData SXL-4200 Getting Started...
- Page 5 All SXL-4200N systems are pre-configured as follows. ➢ The Windows Server 2012 R2 operating system and XenData software are licensed and activated on the SX-250. ➢ The device drivers for the LTO-8 library are loaded on the SX-250. ➢ The LTO library web interface (RMI) has the following Administrator ID and password: ‘Admin’...
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Page 6: Setup And Connection Instructions
Install the LTO tape drive(s) into a drive bay accessible from the rear of the library. Each LTO drive should be flush with the back panel of the library. Finger-tighten the captive thumbscrews until the LTO drive is secure. XenData SXL-4200 Getting Started... - Page 7 Carefully attach barcode labels to the LTO cartridges. (Do not use the CLN barcode labels, as these should only be used with cleaning cartridges.) 2.8 Import LTO Cartridges Import at least one LTO data cartridge into the library as described in Section 4.1. XenData SXL-4200 Getting Started...
- Page 8 When a near-line file is accessed over the network, the XenData software automatically transfers the file from LTO to disk cache. As soon as the file transfer to disk cache commences, the file transfer over the network also starts.
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Page 9: System Power-On And Power-Off Procedure
LTO cartridges in any of the tape drives in the tape library as indicated by the control panel on the library. If necessary wait until the drives unload automatically. (The XenData software, by default, will unload tape cartridges after 10 minutes of inactivity.) 3.2.2... -
Page 10: Importing And Exporting Lto Cartridges
➢ The imported cartridges(s) will be automatically recognized by the XenData software. 4.2 Exporting LTO Cartridges from the Library ➢ Use the XenData Management Console and select the cartridge to be exported in the left pane of the console. Right click on the cartridge and select ‘Export’. -
Page 11: Contacting Xendata Support
6. Contacting XenData Support XenData Americas Support Group Phone +1 925 465 4300 Email support@xendata.com Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific XenData European Support Group Phone +44 1223 370114 (also from the USA via toll free number 1 866 742 4201) Email support@xendata.com... -
Page 12: Appendix 1: Rack Installation Instructions For The Library
2. Slide the library onto the rails until the mounting brackets are up against the vertical rack rails. The "donuts" on the side of the library should be under the side bump-out slots at the rear of the rails. 3. Secure it to the rack with the two included captive screws. XenData SXL-4200 Getting Started... -
Page 13: Appendix 2: Library Operation Basics
Right Magazines ENTER button Used to enter to a sub menu or execute an action. DOWN button Used to navigate forward through menu items. Display OCP display Left lower magazine and mail slot Left upper magazine XenData SXL-4200 Getting Started... - Page 14 A2.2 Back Panel Library controller: XenData SXL-4200 Getting Started...
- Page 15 LEDs, four control keys, and an LCD screen. With the OCP, you can monitor, configure, and operate most library functions from the library front panel. Normal operation in a XenData archive can be performed with the OCP without need to use the RMI.
- Page 16 OCP Information Menu XenData SXL-4200 Getting Started...
- Page 17 OCP Commands Menu XenData SXL-4200 Getting Started...
- Page 18 OCP Configuration Menu XenData SXL-4200 Getting Started...
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