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  • Page 1 StorageTek SL3000 [ 1 ] Library Guide E20875-15 December 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 Related Documentation ..........................Documentation Accessibility ........................Release Notes ............................... xvii What’s New in this Release........................xvii Fixes................................xvii Minimum Requirements for Related Software ..................xvii LTO Drive Firmware Versions ......................xviii Installing Library Firmware........................xviii 1 Library Overview Library Modules ............................
  • Page 4 Electronics Control Module Power Supplies ............... 1-11 Robotics Unit Power Supplies....................1-11 Tape Drive Power Supplies ....................1-11 Calculating Tape Drive Power Supply Quantities ..............1-11 Watt Consumption Per Drive....................1-12 Power Supplies Required for 120 VAC PDUs ..............1-12 Power Supplies Required for 240 VAC PDUs ..............
  • Page 5 Cables..............................1-30 Fiber Optic Cables........................1-30 Ethernet Cables......................... 1-31 Support ............................. 1-31 Service Delivery Platform ....................... 1-31 Oracle Premier Support for Systems..................1-31 Contacting Support........................1-31 2 Installation Planning Physical Dimensions and Weights ....................... 2-1 Base Module............................2-3 Drive Expansion Module ........................2-3 Cartridge and Parking Expansion Modules...................
  • Page 6 Physical Space Requirements ......................2-5 Transporting the Library........................2-5 Pallet Double Stacking ....................... 2-6 Floor Requirements..........................2-6 Weight............................2-6 Floor Slope ..........................2-6 Environmental Requirements ......................2-6 Airborne Contaminants ......................2-7 Seismic or Earthquake Ratings....................2-7 Power Requirements.......................... 2-8 Waste Disposal ........................... 2-8 Fire Suppression Planning ........................
  • Page 7 6 Configuring Capacity Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration ..................6-1 Resetting the Capacity Configuration....................6-2 Setting the Default Capacity Policy...................... 6-3 Displaying the Current Capacity Configuration ................6-3 Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Capacity Changes............6-3 7 Partitioning the Library Partitioning Guidelines to Maximize Library Performance ............
  • Page 8 9 Configuring Drives Enabling Drive Auto Cleaning ......................9-1 Enabling HLI Host Managed Drive Cleaning ..................9-2 Enabling/Disabling the SCSI FastLoad Feature ................9-2 Adding or Modifying the Drive Tray Serial Numbers ..............9-2 Using the Dynamic World Wide Name (WWN) Feature..............9-3 Drive Tray Indicators..........................
  • Page 9 Viewing Library and Device Reports with the Reports Utility ........... 15-1 Viewing Active Capacity Reports ...................... 15-2 Viewing Partitioning Reports ......................15-2 Generating Diagnostic Files for Oracle Support................15-3 Transferring the Library MIB File....................15-3 Transferring the Library Log Snapshot File ................15-3 Monitoring Library Events ........................
  • Page 10 Saving a Diagnostic Move......................17-5 Monitoring and Controlling Open Diagnostic Moves............... 17-5 Determining the Status of an RE Controller Card................17-6 Initiating a Manual RE Switch Using SLC..................17-6 Clearing Library Status Alerts ......................17-6 Calibrating the Touch Screen ......................17-7 Re-calibrating the Local Operator Panel..................
  • Page 11 Routing ............................C-3 Routing Tables..........................C-3 ELS/HSC and Dual TCP/IP Example ................... C-4 D Upgrading Library Firmware Downloading Firmware from My Oracle Support ................D-1 Loading Firmware ........................... D-2 Activating Firmware ..........................D-2 Downgrading Firmware......................... D-3 E Library Addressing Reference Comparison of Addressing Schemes....................
  • Page 12 F Barcode Labels Barcode Standards........................... F-1 Label Design............................. F-2 LTO..............................F-3 T9840 and T9940 ..........................F-4 T10000 ..............................F-4 Cleaning and Diagnostic Labels...................... F-4 Cartridge Label Examples........................ F-5 Applying a Label ............................. F-5 T9840 and T9940 Label Issues......................F-6 Label Care ..............................F-7 Glossary Index...
  • Page 13 List of Figures SL3000 Library Configuration Example .................. 1-2 1–1 1–2 Base Module Rear View ......................1-3 1–3 DEM Rear View........................... 1-4 1–4 PEMs attached to a Base Module....................1-5 1–5 Electronics Control Module....................... 1-6 Library CAPs ..........................1-8 1–6 Power Supply Locations - Base and DEM (Rear View)............
  • Page 14 List of Tables 1–1 Watts Per Drive ........................1-12 DC Power Supplies for Base (120 VAC PDU)..............1-12 1–2 DC Power Supplies for DEM (120 VAC PDU) ..............1-12 1–3 1–4 DC Power Supplies for Base (240 VAC PDU)..............1-12 1–5 DC Power Supplies for DEM (240 VAC PDU) ..............

  • Page 15: Preface

    Oracle's StorageTek SL3000 Modular Library System is an enterprise storage solution that provides fully automated tape cartridge storage and retrieval. This guide provides a general overview of Oracle's StorageTek SL3000 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 SL3000 library firmware version FRS_4.51. What’s New in this Release Library firmware version FRS_4.51 includes the following enhancements: The library now supports M8 cartridges for LTO8 drives. This firmware ■...

  • Page 18: Lto Drive Firmware Versions

    If your library has FRS_4.40 or above, you can upgrade to a higher level of library firmware using the instructions in "Upgrading Library Firmware" on page D-1. If your library is currently running code below FRS_4.40, contact Oracle support to upgrade code. If you want to downgrade code, contact Oracle support. xviii...

  • Page 19: Library Overview

    Library Overview Library Modules ■ Hardware Components ■ Power Configurations ■ Cooling ■ Storage Capacity ■ Host Connectivity ■ Library Monitoring ■ Media Validation ■ Library Management Software ■ Ordering ■ Library Modules — one required per library. Base Module ■...

  • Page 20: Base Module

    LEDs, and a perforated window, optional operator panel, or window storage array. The rear of the Base module contains the electronics module, power distribution units (PDUs), DC power supplies, tape drives, and two 1-unit rack spaces. 1-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 21: Drive Expansion Module (Dem)

    Library Modules Figure 1–2 Base Module Rear View Figure Legend: Tape drives Electronics module Drive DC power supplies Ethernet switches (optional) Power distribution units Drive Expansion Module (DEM) The DEM is attached to the left side of the Base module (when viewed from the front of the library).

  • Page 22: Cartridge Expansion Module (Cem)

    A maximum of four CEMs on each side of centerline (eight total) ■ Access Expansion Module (AEM) An AEM has a large cartridge access door used for bulk loading and unloading of up to 234 cartridges. Additionally, a library with two AEMs supports the redundant 1-4 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 23: Parking Expansion Module (Pem)

    Library Modules robotics feature (see "Robotics" on page 1-7). A sliding safety door sections off a defective robot, allowing a service representative to access the disabled robot while the library remains online. AEMs and PEMs cannot be installed in the same library. Note: AEM Configuration Options Must be placed on the ends of the library.

  • Page 24: Hardware Components

    HBCR card. Command Line Interface The command line interface (CLI) can be used by Oracle support to configure and diagnose the library. Service representatives can access the CLI through the electronic...

  • Page 25: Redundant Electronics

    Hardware Components Redundant Electronics The optional redundant electronics (RE) feature is available for failover protection for the HBCR controller card. With the RE feature, each library has two HBCR controller cards. If the active library controller experiences errors, operations switch automatically to the stand-by library controller, with minimal disruption to library and host operations.

  • Page 26: Bulk Load Cartridge Access Ports (Aem)

    For best capacity and performance, always use cartridges of the same generation as your drives. Note: Tape drives must support the dynamic World Wide Name feature to be placed online by the SL3000 library. 1-8 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 27: Encryption Capable Tape Drives

    Most drives are capable of reading the data recorded by an earlier generation tape drive from the same family. Therefore, you can use existing cartridges if they are within their warranty period. For more information, refer to the tape drive section on the Oracle website: http://www.oracle.com/us/products/servers-storage/storage/tape-storage/ove rview/index.html...

  • Page 28: Dc Power Supplies

    Figure 1–7 Power Supply Locations - Base and DEM (Rear View) Figure Legend: Robotics DC power supplies (1200W DC) Electronics module DC power supplies (200W cPCI) Tape drive DC power supplies (1200W DC) Power distribution unit (120 VAC or 240 VAC) 1-10 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 29: Electronics Control Module Power Supplies

    Power Configurations Electronics Control Module Power Supplies The electronics control module (ECM) uses 200 W cPCI power supplies. These power supplies are located below the HBT card in the Base module (there are no ECM power supplies in the DEM) — see Figure 1–7.

  • Page 30: Watt Consumption Per Drive

    DC Power Supplies for Base (240 VAC PDU) Total Watts Used Power Supplies Power Supplies Power Supplies by All Drives Required for N+1 Required for 2N Required for 2N+1 1 - 1,063 1,064 - 2,263 2,264 - 3,463 3,464 - 3,805 1-12 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 31: Example: Calculating Required Number Of Drive Dc Power Supplies

    Power Configurations Table 1–5 DC Power Supplies for DEM (240 VAC PDU) Total Watts Used Power Supplies Power Supplies Power Supplies by All Drives Required for N+1 Required for 2N Required for 2N+1 1 - 1,200 1,201 - 2,400 2,401 - 3,600 3,601 - 4,443 Example: Calculating Required Number of Drive DC Power Supplies The example library has a Base module and a DEM with all three drive types (T10000,...

  • Page 32: Ac Power Cables

    Components Quantity Idle Watts Max Watts Base Library (required) Includes: 1 ECM, 1 robot, and 1 CAP Redundant Electronics (optional) Redundant Robotics (optional) Operator Panel (optional) Additional CAPs (optional) Each Access Expansion Module (optional) Each 1-14 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 33: Calculating Total Watts, Co Emissions, And Btu/Hr

    Power Configurations Table 1–11 (Cont.) Power Consumption Values Components Quantity Idle Watts Max Watts T9840 Each T10000A/B/C Each T10000D Each Each Calculating Total Watts, CO Emissions, and Btu/hr To calculate the total power consumption in Watts for the library, add up all the applicable wattage values for the library configuration from Table 1–11.

  • Page 34: Cooling

    Only activated slots can be used for data storage and accessed by a client. Inactivated slots are not recognized by the library. Oracle recommends adding physical capacity in advance to Note: meet future storage needs. Although modules can be added to an SL3000 library at any time, adding a module is disruptive to library operations.

  • Page 35: Calculating Physical Capacity

    Storage Capacity Calculating Physical Capacity Use the table below to calculate the physical capacity of a library configuration. For each module in the library, start with the standard slot count. Then, either add or subtract slots based on the module’s position and add-on options. Finally, add the slot counts of each module together to get the total capacity of the library.

  • Page 36: Calculation Example 2: Base And Cem

    The example library has a Base module, DEM, two CEMs (one on each side of centerline), and a single AEM on the right for bulk loading. Oracle does not recommend installing a single AEM on the right. If the AEM was installed on the left end of the library, 104 additional cartridge slots would be accessible in the far left CEM.

  • Page 37: Fc-Scsi Connection

    FC switch or fabric-capable host, it configures itself as a switched topology and can support up to 16 million ports logged into the fabric. Arbitrated Loop — While the library supports the arbitrated loop topology, Oracle ■...

  • Page 38: Library Monitoring

    SNMP Reference Guide. Log SnapShot Feature Log SnapShot gathers, compresses, and encrypts library logs. You can use the CLI or SLC to generate a log snapshot and send it to an Oracle representative to assist with troubleshooting. Media Validation The SL3000 library supports media validation, which allows you to verify the integrity of T10000 cartridges using SLC or StorageTek Tape Analytics (STA).

  • Page 39: Enterprise Library Software

    SAM FS ■ Tivoli Storage Manager ■ Veritas BackupExec ■ Veritas Netbackup ■ Not every application is tested on every platform or version. To make sure the software is supported, contact an Oracle sales representative or application vendor. Library Overview 1-21...

  • Page 40: Other Storage System Solutions

    Library Management Software Other Storage System Solutions The following Oracle products are compatible with the SL3000 library 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 rview/index.html...

  • Page 41: Virtual Storage Manager (Vsm)

    Ordering management so you can make informed decisions about future tape storage investments based on the current health of the tape storage environment. STA can monitor multiple libraries from a single, browser-based user interface. STA supports open systems and mainframe, mixed-media, and mixed-drive environments across multiple library platforms.

  • Page 42: Base Module (Required)

    A CEM can be converted to PEMs at any time if the dual robotics option is ■ selected. There is a loss of capacity when converting a CEM to a PEM. Ensure that the library has the required capacity. Requirements: Maximum of eight CEMs per library. ■ 1-24 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 43: Access Expansion Module (Aem)

    Options: One AEM supports bulk loading capability only; dual robotics is not supported. ■ Oracle recommends installing a single AEM on the left for maximum storage slot capacity. Two AEMs support bulk loading and dual robotics. ■ Dual Robotics Dual robotics requires either two PEMs or two AEMs and a minimum 2N power with 240 VAC.

  • Page 44: Cartridge Access Ports

    Redundant Electronics for non-EU countries 7114538 7114540 Tape Drives Refer to the tape media section on the Oracle 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.

  • Page 45: T10000 Encryption

    Ordering Support for application-managed and OKM-managed encryption depends on the drive type. T10000 Encryption All T10000 generations are encryption-ready, however enabling either application-managed or OKM-managed encryption requires a T10K-EKEY-A-N encryption activation permit. You can order an encryption activation permit at any time (during initial purchase or afterwards).

  • Page 46: Port Conversions Kits

    Power Options To determine the library’s power configuration requirements, refer to "Power Configurations" on page 1-9. DC Power Supplies To calculate the DC power supplies required, see "Calculating Tape Drive Power Supply Quantities" on page 1-11. 1-28 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 47: Dc Power Supplies

    Ordering For the 2N+1 power option, order one additional 1200W DC Note: supply and two additional 200W cPCI power supplies. These are in addition to the DC supplies required for the tape drives. For more information, see "DC Power Supplies" on page 1-10.

  • Page 48: Cables

    100 m (328 ft) Optical Cable, LC-to-SC Duplex, Riser CABLE10800304-Z 10 m (32.8 ft) Optical Cable, LC-to-SC Duplex, Plenum CABLE10800334-Z 50 m (164 ft) Optical Cable, LC-to-SC Duplex, Plenum CABLE10800336-Z 100 m (328 ft) Optical Cable, LC-to-SC Duplex, Plenum CABLE10800303-Z 1-30 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 49: Ethernet Cables

    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 1-31...
  • Page 50 Ordering 1-32 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 51: Installation Planning

    Installation Planning Physical Dimensions and Weights ■ Installation Site Requirements ■ Fire Suppression Planning ■ Networking ■ Cable Routing ■ Approximate Installation Time ■ Installation Tools ■ Physical Dimensions and Weights Figure 2–1 Service Clearances and Dimensions (Side View) Figure Legend: Base and DEM rear service clearance Base and DEM front service clearance AEM service clearance...

  • Page 52: Service Clearances And Dimensions (Top View)

    Figure 2–2 Service Clearances and Dimensions (Top View) Figure Legend: Side cooling area Side cover Nozzle cutout for fire suppression system Base and DEM service clearance (light gray areas) AEM service clearance (dark gray areas) Weight distribution pad 2-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 53: Base Module

    Physical Dimensions and Weights Base Module Table 2–1 Base Module Measurements Dimension Type Measurement Height 196.7 cm (77.45 in.) on casters for transport 197.5 cm (77.75 in.) to 201.68 cm (79.4 in.) on weight pads for permanent install Width 76.8 cm (30.22 in.) when placed between modules 81.3 cm (32 in.) transport width (no side covers) 91.5 cm (36 in.) standalone with side covers on both sides Depth...

  • Page 54: Cartridge And Parking Expansion Modules

    Rear: 81 cm (32 in.) for Base and DEM only Side: 5 cm (2 in.) for cooling, 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) for install Side cover 7.4 cm (2.9 in.) width 18.5 kg (41 lb) each 2-4 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 55: Shipping Weights And Measures

    Installation Site Requirements Shipping Weights and Measures The SL3000 library modules and other components are shipped on pallets. The table below lists each module and its shipping specifications. If equipment on a pallet must be transported on elevators, the elevator cars must be capable of safely handling the weight.

  • Page 56: Pallet Double Stacking

    3.05 km (10,000 ft) dry bulb Storage 10 to 40°C (50 to 10% to 95% 35.0°C (95.0°F) 3.05 km (10,000 ft) 104°F) Shipping -40 to 60°C (-40 to 10% to 95% 35.0°C (95.0°F) 15.24 km (50,000 ft) 140°F) 2-6 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 57: Airborne Contaminants

    Seismic or Earthquake Ratings The requirements for seismic compatibility vary dramatically throughout the world. Therefore, Oracle does not offer a standard "seismic" feature for the SL3000 library. If you have seismic concerns, Oracle recommends that you work with local experts who are familiar with the local code and requirements.

  • Page 58: Power Requirements

    Nozzles must be clear of robotic operations and cannot protrude more than 1.9 cm (0.75 inches) into the library. Professional Services can assist with fire suppression planning (contact your Oracle sales representative). Networking If possible, use a dedicated and secure private network for communication between the library and host management software.

  • Page 59: Ac Power Cables

    If your library attaches to a host bus adapter (HBA), refer to the documentation for the HBA for the supported cable distances. For a list of cables, see "Cables" on page 1-30. If your library will support encryption, refer to the Oracle Key Manager Overview and Planning Guide on OTN. Installation Planning 2-9...

  • Page 60: Approximate Installation Time

    Media install (each) 0.02 variable Installation Tools The tables below list the installation tools required for the SL3000 library. Oracle service personnel should obtain the standard tools locally or from the SL8500 installation kit if available. Table 2–10 Standard Installation Tools Standard Tools Torx screwdriver with T8, T10, T15, T25 bits T8: Removal and replacement of the PUK card.

  • Page 61: Drive Tray Power-On Tool

    Installation Tools Can be obtained from the SL8500 tool kit. Table 2–11 Special Installation Tools Special Tools Part Number Use Copper rail connector 313921001 Track terminator removal (obtain from Base installation kit) extraction tool Rail separator/joiner 4199410xx Release or join extrusions (obtain from Base installation kit) Serial cable for laptop 24100134 CLI access to library (obtain from iProcurement/Zones)
  • Page 62 Installation Tools 2-12 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 63: Installing Storagetek Library Console

    Go to the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud at: http://edelivery.oracle.com/ Click Sign In/Register. Search for SLC, and then select the Oracle StorageTek Library Console version. Click Select Platform. Verify the correct version is listed in the queue. Click Continue. Installing StorageTek Library Console 3-1...

  • Page 64: Installing Standalone Slc

    Specify where to install SLC. Click Next. Specify where to create the SLC shortcut icons. Click Next. On Solaris, you cannot choose the default root directory. Note: Oracle recommends /u-sr/bin or a similar location. Verify the information is correct. Click Install. Click Done. Supported Platforms Solaris 10 SPARC, Solaris 10 x86 ■...

  • Page 65: Minimum Browser Requirements

    The web-launched SLC software is digitally signed, which guarantees that it has been issued by Oracle 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 Installing Web-launched SLC 3-4 StorageTek SL3000 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.

  • 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

    Click Sign In /Register. Read the terms and restrictions. Indicate your acceptance, and then click Continue. On the Media Pack Search screen, select Oracle StorageTek Products and Generic Platform. Click Go. Select the SL3000 hardware activation file. Click Continue. Click Download.

  • Page 70: Displaying Current Hardware Activation Files

    "Deleting a Partition" page 7-2). Installing Legacy Hardware Activation Files For SL3000 libraries with firmware below FRS_3.0, contact Oracle support. All purchased features are enabled with a single hardware activation file installed by an Oracle support representative. If you upgrade to firmware version FRS_3.0 and above, use the process described in "Installing a New Hardware Activation File"...

  • Page 71: Configuring Capacity

    Configuring Capacity Capacity is automatically applied in a partitioned library. You Note: can only configure capacity in a non-partitioned library. In a non-partitioned library, active capacity is automatically assigned after installing the hardware activation file. The automatic configuration activates storage slots in the order specified by the Default Capacity Policy.

  • Page 72: Resetting The Capacity Configuration

    To prevent conflicts, coordinate with other library users before configuring the library. In SLC, select Tools > Select Active Cells. Select the Module Map tab. Select any module in the library. Click the Select Active Cells tab. Click Reset to Default. 6-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 73: Setting The Default Capacity Policy

    Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Capacity Changes Reconfigure library host applications to recognize the changes (see your host software documentation and "Updating Hosts After Modifying Capacity" page 8-1). Setting the Default Capacity Policy This setting only defines the assignment order for new Note: capacity added in a non-partitioned library.
  • Page 74 Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Capacity Changes 6-4 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 75: Partitioning The Library

    Partitioning the Library Library partitioning reserves library resources (drives, slots, and CAPs) for the exclusive use of specified HLI and FC-SCSI hosts. Partitioning is an optional feature enabled in SLC. Partitioning Guidelines to Maximize Library Performance ■ Partitioning the Library Using SLC ■...

  • Page 76: Adding A Partition Id

    In the Partition Allocation Summary area, click the partition to remove. Click Delete Partition. If you deleted all the partitions, you must select a library Note: interface type (HLI or FC-SCSI). Proceed to "Committing Partitioning Changes" on page 7-4. 7-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 77: Changing The Partition Interface Type

    Partitioning the Library Using SLC Changing the Partition Interface Type Changing the interface type can result in loss of active host Caution: connections or existing shared CAP assignments. Select the Tools > Partitions > Summary (Step 2) tab. In the Partition Allocation Summary area, select the partition to modify. Click Modify Partition.

  • Page 78: Committing Partitioning Changes

    Click the Current Partition Definitions tab. Hover over a resource to display detailed information. Partitioning CAPs AEM CAPs are subject to the same partitioning rules and Note: restrictions as rotational CAPs. The term CAP refers to both types of CAPs, unless otherwise specified. 7-4 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 79: Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused By Partitioning Changes

    Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Partitioning Changes Each partition can have either dedicated CAPs or shared CAPs, but not both. Only partitions with the same host interface type (FC-SCSI or HLI) can share a CAP. Only one partition at a time can use a shared CAP. For information about CAP states in a partitioned library, see "CAP States"...
  • Page 80 Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Partitioning Changes 7-6 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 81: Configuring Host Applications

    Configuring Host Applications Changing the Host Interface Type of a Non-Partitioned Library ■ Updating Hosts After Modifying Capacity ■ Updating Hosts After Modifying Partitioning ■ Updating Hosts After Modifying the MV Pool ■ Updating HLI Host Management Software for RE ■...

  • Page 82: Effect On Hli Hosts After Modifying Capacity

    The host automatically continues to process jobs. Updating SCSI Hosts After Modifying Partitioning After creating an FC-SCSI partition, configure the host-partition connection in SLC ■ (see "Changing FC-SCSI Host Connection Information" on page 7-3). 8-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 83: Effect On Hosts Of Modifying An Fc-Scsi Partition

    Updating Hosts After Modifying the MV Pool An FC-SCSI partition can have more than one host-partition connection. The connection information consists of the world wide port name of the FC-SCSI host bus adapter and the logical unit number (LUN) of the host. After modifying the partitioning configuration, issue commands to update the ■...

  • Page 84: Effect On Scsi Hosts Of Modifying The Mv Pool

    Run the config ports utility while ACSLS is running, specifying the existing ■ ports in the same sequence and adding new ports at the end. You cannot change or delete port connections with config ports. Oracle highly recommends PTFs L1H15S0(VM)/L1H15S1(MVS) for 6.2 and L1H15S2 for 7.0. 8-4 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 85: Configuring Dual Tcp/Ip

    Configuring Dual TCP/IP Table 8–1 HSC/ELS PTF HLI Compatibility Level Support for FRS_4.00 and above Level 23 Level 23 Level 23 HSC/ELS Level 20 or Minimum RE Enhanced RE Multi-RE Level Below Level 21 Level 22 Support Support Support Level 21 PTF L1H14UU (VM) Unsupported Unsupported...

  • Page 86: Configuring An Acsls Host For Dual Tcp/Ip

    If there is a single network interface on the IBM mainframe, no special routing is required on the host. At the IBM mainframe console or PARMLIB, use the LMUPATH control statement to define network LMU attachments. 8-6 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...
  • Page 87 Configuring Dual TCP/IP Specify a second LMUADDR parameter to define the dual TCP/IPs. ELS automatically determines whether the connection is dual TCP/IP or dual LMU. Take the ACS offline, issue the LMUPDEF command, and bring the ACS back online to pick up the revised LMUPATH statement that includes the second connection. For more information, see the ELS documentation.
  • Page 88 Configuring Dual TCP/IP 8-8 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 89: Configuring Drives

    Configuring Drives Enabling Drive Auto Cleaning ■ Enabling HLI Host Managed Drive Cleaning ■ Enabling/Disabling the SCSI FastLoad Feature ■ Adding or Modifying the Drive Tray Serial Numbers ■ Using the Dynamic World Wide Name (WWN) Feature ■ Drive Tray Indicators ■...

  • Page 90: Enabling Hli Host Managed Drive Cleaning

    The library controller waits to return the mount request response until it detects that the tape drive has successfully loaded the cartridge. Adding or Modifying the Drive Tray Serial Numbers Select Tools > Configuration. Click the Drive Tray S/N tab. 9-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 91: Using The Dynamic World Wide Name (Wwn) Feature

    Drive Tray Indicators Click Refresh to display current configuration data. To edit an individual drive tray serial number: Double-click the Drive Tray S/N field. Enter the drive tray serial number. Proceed to step 6. To edit multiple drive tray serial numbers at once, you can edit a comma-separated value (csv) file: Click Export, and then save the file to a desired location.
  • Page 92 Power to tray on/off (push button) Ethernet link (green). For HP LTO5/6 drives, this port is for encryption. For IBM drives, this port is the maintenance port. Encryption reset to default IP address (push button) Drive status Encryption link (green) 9-4 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 93: Operating A Cap

    Operating a CAP Use cartridge access ports (CAPs) to enter or eject cartridges from the library. There are two CAP types: rotational CAPs and AEMs. The Note: term CAP refers to both types, unless otherwise noted. Guidelines for Using CAPs ■...

  • Page 94: Entering Cartridges Using A Cap

    Once the library ejects all cartridges, the robot audits the CAP to verify it is empty (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. 10-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 95: Locking And Unlocking An Hli Cap

    Locking and Unlocking an HLI CAP To prevent equipment damage, do not force the CAP to Caution: open or close. Ejecting Cartridges Using Rotational CAPs Initiate the eject operation at the host. Specify the vol-ids of the cartridges to eject (see the tape management software documentation).

  • Page 96: Overriding A Partition Cap Reservation

    Verify that all library CAPs are unreserved, empty, closed, and locked. If you are changing the CAPs to diagnostics mode, stop all host operations (see the tape management software documentation). Select Tools > CAP Assignment. 10-4 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 97: Assigning Ownership Of A Shared Cap To An Fc-Scsi Partition

    CAP States Using the Mode drop-down list, select either: Host Operations — causes all CAPs to be available for normal host ■ operations. Select this to return the library to normal tape mount or dismount operations. Diagnostics — causes all CAPs to be available for diagnostic operations. Select ■...

  • Page 98: Cap Modes

    (one on each side of the base), and two AEMs (one on each end of the library). For an eject operation of 350 cartridges, the robots fills CAP slots in the following order: Order Module Number of Cartridges Ejected Total Cartridges Ejected Left CEM Base Module 10-6 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...
  • Page 99 CAP Usage Order when Ejecting Cartridges with FC-SCSI Hosts Order Module Number of Cartridges Ejected Total Cartridges Ejected Right CEM Left AEM Right AEM Operating a CAP 10-7...
  • Page 100 CAP Usage Order when Ejecting Cartridges with FC-SCSI Hosts 10-8 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 101: Managing Cartridges

    Managing Cartridges Moving Cartridges (Recovery Moves) ■ Locating a Cartridge ■ Importing/Exporting Diagnostic and Cleaning Cartridges ■ Defining Cleaning Cartridge Usage Count Warning Thresholds ■ Configuring the Barcode Format for FC-SCSI Hosts ■ Viewing Cartridge Information ■ Viewing Cleaning Cartridge Status ■...

  • Page 102: Locating A Cartridge

    Select Location. Select the search criteria from the drop-down list, and enter the address (wildcards are invalid). From the Requester drop-down list, select the type of address you entered in the Location field. Click Search. 11-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 103: Importing/Exporting Diagnostic And Cleaning Cartridges

    Importing/Exporting Diagnostic and Cleaning Cartridges Click . . . to see details about the cartridge. Importing/Exporting Diagnostic and Cleaning Cartridges The library can perform only one diagnostic or cleaning cartridge import or export operation at a time. The library controller reserves the CAP for the entire operation. Before importing, verify the cartridge has the proper label.

  • Page 104: Defining Cleaning Cartridge Usage Count Warning Thresholds

    Expand the Status Summary folder in the navigation tree. Select the Cartridge Table. See Also "Viewing Cleaning Cartridge Status" on page 11-5 ■ "Viewing Library and Device Reports with the Reports Utility" on page 15-1 ■ 11-4 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 105: Viewing Cleaning Cartridge Status

    Using Reserved System Slots Viewing Cleaning Cartridge Status If a drive cannot use a cleaning cartridge, it notifies the Important: library that the cartridge has expired. Replace expired cleaning cartridges as soon as possible (see "Importing/Exporting Diagnostic and Cleaning Cartridges" on page 11-3).

  • Page 106: Module Configuration Block

    Table 11–1 Special Labels Function Label Text Barcode Icon Cartridge Access Port ID SPECIAL: CAP IDENTIFICATION CAPID/ None No Magazines SPECIAL: NO MAGAZINES NOMAG/ None Cartridge Types Data cartridges — used to store customer data ■ 11-6 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 107: Cartridge Labels

    ■ 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 108: Storing Cartridges

    Use the tear string, not a sharp instrument, to remove the wrapping. Before using a cartridge, ensure that it has been in its operating environment for at least 24 hours. 11-8 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 109: Validating A Cartridge

    Validating a Cartridge To validate the integrity of T10000 cartridges using the media validation (MV) feature, you must define a pool of T10000C or D drives. The pool is not considered a partition, does not contain cartridges, and hosts cannot access the drives in the pool. The library automatically cleans MV drives.

  • Page 110: Starting Or Resuming Media Validation

    Select a validation type (see below 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. 12-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 111: 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 112 Stopping a Validation 12-4 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 113: 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 114: Performing A Physical Audit Of 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 restart). The indicator does not display for audits initiated from SLC or the host. 13-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 115: 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 116: Viewing Library Properties And Configuration

    T10000 and T9840D drives, and drive LED status Drive Tray Tab — displays the current status of a drive tray ■ Drive Status Meaning Empty No cartridge is mounted to the drive. Unloaded Cartridge is ready for dismount. 14-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 117: Viewing The Local Operator Panel Type

    Meaning of SLC Library and Device Status Indicators Drive Status Meaning Ready Cartridge is loaded. NotCommunicating Controller card cannot communicate with the drive. rewindUnload Drive is busy rewinding and unloading. Redundant Electronics Card Status hbca — Library controller, A (bottom) slot ■...
  • Page 118 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. 14-4 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 119: Generating Reports And Logs

    Viewing Library and Device Reports with the Reports Utility ■ Viewing Active Capacity Reports ■ Viewing Partitioning Reports ■ Generating Diagnostic Files for Oracle Support ■ Monitoring Library Events ■ See Also "Viewing Library and Device Information" on page 14-1 ■...

  • Page 120: Viewing Active Capacity Reports

    Host Connections Summary — displays host-partition connection ■ information. Orphaned Cartridge Report — displays a list of all orphaned cartridges. ■ Partition Details — displays information for a selected partition. ■ Partition Summary — displays summary information for all partitions. ■ 15-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 121: Generating Diagnostic Files For Oracle Support

    Monitoring Library Events Generating Diagnostic Files for Oracle Support Your Oracle support representative might request that you capture and transfer the Management Information Base (MIB) or Log Snapshot file. Transferring the Library MIB File In SLC, select Tools > Diagnostics.

  • Page 122: 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 123 Monitoring Library Events Activity Identifies the command that was issued, such as "load drive". 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.
  • Page 124 Monitoring Library Events 15-6 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 125: 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 Local Operator Panel ■ Rebooting an AEM Safety Door ■ Rebooting the Library ■...

  • Page 126: Bringing The Library Online

    You must correct the error first. In SLC, select Tools > System Detail. Expand the device folder (CAP, robot, or drive). Select the device to modify. Click the Status tab. In the Transition Request list, select Bring Online. Click Apply. 16-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 127: Rebooting The Local Operator Panel

    Rebooting the Library Rebooting the Local Operator Panel You may need to reboot the local operator panel if it hangs or the help content is not visible. You can reboot at the local operator panel or from a remote SLC session. In SLC, select Tools >...
  • Page 128 Rebooting the Library 16-4 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting

    18-1 ■ Basic Troubleshooting Before you run diagnostic tests or contact 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 devices (see Chapter 14, "Viewing...

  • Page 130: Running A Library Self-Test

    Run any client computer-based drive diagnostic tests. Running a Library Self-Test Use library self-tests to help diagnose issues. Library self tests can be non-disruptive (cartridges are returned to their original locations) or disruptive (cartridges may be placed in new locations). 17-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 131: Running A Device Self-Test

    Running a Device Self-test Before performing a disruptive test, the library must be taken Note: offline (see "Taking the Library Offline" on page 16-1). Make sure the proper drive diagnostic cartridges are in the library (see "Importing/Exporting Diagnostic and Cleaning Cartridges" on page 11-3).

  • Page 132: 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. 17-4 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 133: Starting A Diagnostic Move

    Diagnosing Robotic Issues All resources within the target address range are reserved. Note: However, only the location currently being accessed by the robot for a get/put operation is unavailable to the host. Pool Address Range — defines the area used to supply cartridges or empty slots if ■...

  • Page 134: Determining The Status Of An Re Controller Card

    Wait until the switch is complete before logging back into the library. You must specify the IP address or DNS alias of the new active controller. Clearing Library Status Alerts You can only clear alerts marked as "Clearable" and only if service is active on the library. 17-6 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 135: Calibrating The Touch Screen

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

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting Host Connectivity

    Search for any errors that were encountered. Run a trace with the library management software that displays host-to-library ■ packets and transmissions. Make sure that two separate hosts are not competing to manage one library or one ■ partition. 17-8 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 137: Servicing The Library

    Servicing the Library Turning Off the Library ■ Turning On the Library ■ Entering the Library ■ Opening the AEM Access Door ■ Manually Cleaning a Drive ■ Manually Mounting and Dismounting a Cartridge ■ See Also "Troubleshooting" on page 17-1 ■...

  • Page 138: Entering The Library

    It causes an abrupt interruption of library activity and the library will audit the entire library when you shut the AEM door. This procedure does not lower the internal AEM safety door. 18-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 139: Manually Cleaning A Drive

    Manually Mounting and Dismounting a Cartridge Insert the library access door key in the Deadbolt Override lock and unlock the door. The key cannot be removed from the lock while it is in the unlocked position. Lift the AEM access door latch and open the door. DO NOT force the AEM access door to open or close.
  • Page 140 To dismount the drive, press the UNLOAD switch on the front of the drive. If the cartridge does not eject, refer to the drive documentation. 18-4 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 141: A Command Line Interface Reference

    Command Line Interface Reference The CLI is firmware-based. Therefore, some CLI commands listed below may be unavailable if you are running older versions of the library firmware. Admin accessible CLI commands include: audit ■ capCommand ■ cleaning ■ config ■ date ■...
  • Page 142 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. A-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...
  • Page 143 cleaning Example: SL3000> 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 forceUnreserve <device address>...
  • Page 144 Exports a specific cleaning or diagnostic cartridge to the specified cap. Only one import/export operation is allowed at a time. <cap device address> - specifies the CAP to use for the export operation, in library, ■ rail, column, side, row format. A-4 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...
  • Page 145 cleaning <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. Example: SL3000> cleaning export 1,1,5,2,0 1,4,-12,1,12 requestId requestId 9601 Address...

  • Page 146: Config

    SL3000> config serviceInfo set city 'Denver' contact 'Andy' country 'USA' description 'Manager' phone '303 222-4444' state 'C0' streetAddr '1 tape drive' zip '80027' requestId requestId 1512402 Device serviceInfo Success true Done Failure Count 0 Success Count 1 COMPLETED A-6 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 147: Date

    drive date This command sets the library date in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). date Displays help for the date command, the same as "help date". date print Displays the current system date. date <MM> / <DD> / <YYYY> Sets the system date. In a library complex, the library with libraryId = 1 is the master. Change the date on the master library.

  • Page 148: Hwactivation

    <number to enable> Sets the number of multi fibre port channels to enable. The MultiFibrePort license limitation and the physical hardware determine the maximum number of ports to enable. mediaValidation This command manages the media validation feature. A-8 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 149: Network

    network 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 ■ poolOnly - lists only drive slots in the media validation pool ■...
  • Page 150 Adds or deletes a static route to a destination network IP gateway address. 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. A-10 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 151: Partition

    partition 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). partition This command displays the current status or disables the partition feature. partition Displays help for the partition command, same as "help partition".

  • Page 152: Recontrol

    2, 0, 0, 0, 0. * - retrieves status from all libraries in a complex ■ snmp This command configures the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). For detailed information, see the SNMP Reference Guide on OTN. A-12 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 153: Ssh

    version This command controls configuration for the ssh daemon/server which resides on the HBC. This is the protocol utility which SLC and other various applications use to connect to the library controller. ssh print Prints the current ssh daemon protocol settings. ssh set version1and2 Sets the ssh daemon protocol restriction to v1 and v2.

  • Page 154: Whereami

    Displays the information relating to where the command is being issued. Example: SL3000> whereAmI Host Name: gulibtst02b Port 2B IP Address: 172.20.151.24 Library Type: SL3000 HBC side: B Active side: B COMPLETED A-14 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 155: B Redundant Electronics Overview

    The library controller and drive controller installed on the same side of the card cage are always switched 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 156: Redundant Electronics Configuration Examples

    Users of tape management software (Symantec or Virtual Storage Manager) do not ■ see an interruption. HLI host applications queue requests during the failover process for completion ■ after the failover switch. For ACSLS, only mount and dismount requests are affected (see the host software documentation). B-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 157: Factors That Prevent An Re Switch

    CLI — Failover can be initiated from either the active or standby library controller. ■ This function is only available to Oracle support representatives. 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 158 Firmware Upgrades when Using RE requests. After the reboot is complete, the queued requests are submitted to the library controller. "Upgrading Library Firmware" on page D-1 for firmware download and activation information. B-4 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 159: C Dual Tcp/Ip Overview

    8-5 ■ 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 160: Dual Tcp/Ip Configuration Examples

    ACSLS Dual TCP/IP Through a Public Network Example 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 C-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 161: Acsls High Availability Dual Tcp/Ip Example

    Dual TCP/IP Configuration Examples subnets before connecting to the SL3000 library. This configuration uses the same commands as in the first example. Figure C–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.

  • Page 162: 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 SL3000 library. For more information, refer to the ELS documentation. Figure C–4 ELS/HSC Dual TCP/IP C-4 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 163: D Upgrading Library Firmware

    Click the Patches & Updates tab. In the Patch Search tab, click Product or Family (Advanced). In the Product field, enter SL3000 and then select Sun StorageTek SL3000 Modular Library System from the drop-down list. In the Release field, select the firmware version.

  • Page 164: Loading Firmware

    The current firmware must be a minimum of FRS_4.40 and SLC 6.65. To install an older version, to downgrade firmware, or if your current firmware version is below FRS_4.40 contact Oracle support. Code load is not available at the local operator panel.

  • Page 165: Downgrading Firmware

    Note: If you encounter errors while updating firmware, contact Oracle support. Downgrading Firmware Contact Oracle support if you wish to downgrade code or install a version of code below FRS_4.40. Upgrading Library Firmware D-3...
  • Page 166 Downgrading Firmware D-4 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 167: E Library Addressing Reference

    Library Addressing Reference "Left" and "right" are in reference to viewing the library from Note: the CAP-side (front) unless otherwise specified. Comparison of Addressing Schemes ■ Understanding the Center Line ■ Internal Firmware Addressing Scheme ■ HLI-PRC Addressing Scheme ■ FC-SCSI Element Numbering ■...

  • Page 168: Understanding The Center Line

    When you add modules to either end of the library, the existing components do not change address number. Figure E–1 shows the location of the centerline for various library configurations. Figure E–1 Center Line Location in Sample Libraries Internal Firmware Addressing Scheme Internal Firmware Addressing Overview ■ E-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 169: Internal Firmware Addressing Overview

    Internal Firmware Addressing Scheme Internal Firmware Addressing of Tape Drives ■ Internal Firmware Addressing of Robots ■ Internal Firmware Addressing of CAPs ■ Internal Firmware Addressing Overview Internal firmware addressing designates physical location using Library, Rail, Column, Side, Row (L,R,C,S,W). Library Always equal to 1.

  • Page 170: Internal Firmware Addressing Of Tape Drives

    The firmware addressing (library, rail, column, side, row) distinguishes a drive based on column and row. The library, rail, and side values are always equal to 1. The perspective in Figure E–3 is from the drive-side (rear) of Note: the library. E-4 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 171: Internal Firmware Addressing Of Robots

    Internal Firmware Addressing Scheme Figure E–3 Tape Drive Internal Firmware Addressing (viewed from rear of library) Internal Firmware Addressing of Robots Column The column value is always 0. Side If there is only one robot: the side value is always 1. For redundant robot configurations: Left robot = 1 ■...

  • Page 172: Rotational Cap Addressing

    For this example, the address is referencing a cartridge slot in the right AEM. The slot is the 37th down in the far right column in the rear CAP door. The firmware address is: (1, 1, 33, 1, 37) E-6 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 173: Hli-Prc Addressing Scheme

    HLI-PRC Addressing Scheme HLI-PRC Addressing Scheme HLI Addressing Overview ■ HLI Addressing of CAPs ■ HLI Addressing of Tape Drives ■ HLI Addressing Overview HLI-PRC addressing designates physical location using: LSM, Panel, Row, and Column. Always equal to 0. Panel Indicates the front wall (CAP side) or rear wall (drive side) of a module.

  • Page 174: Hli Addressing Of Caps

    HLI addressing defines CAP locations with a CAP ID instead of a panel value. The addressing is LSM, CAP ID, row, column. Rotational CAP Addressing ■ AEM CAP Addressing ■ Rotational CAP Addressing Always equal to 0. CAP ID Ranges from 1 to 10 E-8 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 175: Aem Cap Addressing

    HLI-PRC Addressing Scheme CEMs left of centerline = 1 to 4 (left to right) ■ DEM = 5 ■ Base Module = 6 ■ CEMs right of centerline = 6 to 10 (left to right) ■ The value is the slot in the CAP (can be values 0 to 25). Column The value always equals 0.

  • Page 176: Fc-Scsi Element Numbering

    When the library powers on, a vacant drive slot will not be Note: included in the element number sequence. Open Systems backup applications do not tolerate Data Transfer Elements that cannot or do not respond when you power-on the library. E-10 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 177: Default Scsi Numbering

    FC-SCSI Element Numbering Default SCSI Numbering Note: The default numbering pattern assumes you have a non-partitioned library using the default "left to right" capacity configuration. Default SCSI Storage Element (Cartridges) Numbering Scheme The numbering starts at 2000 in the upper left slot on the rear wall of the left-most module.

  • Page 178: Scsi Data Transfer Element Numbering (Viewed From Front Of Library

    40 tape drive bays (two tape drives are missing, one in each module): numbered ■ 1000 to 1037 Two CAPs, each with seven slots: numbered 10 to 23 ■ The default numbering is shown in the figures below. E-12 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 179: Default Scsi Storage Element (Cartridges) Numbering Scheme

    FC-SCSI Element Numbering Figure E–8 Default SCSI Element Numbering - Rear Wall (viewed from front of library) Figure E–9 Default SCSI Element Numbering - Front Wall (viewed from front of library) SCSI Numbering in Non-Partitioned Library Using Custom Capacity After activating an area of the library, the numbering begins with the left most slot on the rear wall within the active area.

  • Page 180: Custom Capacity Numbering Example

    Figure E–11 Appended SCSI Element Numbering for Added Capacity - Rear Wall SCSI Numbering in a Partitioned Library When you define a partition, the numbering begins with the left most slot on the rear wall within the partition. The numbering scheme follows the pattern defined in E-14 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 181: Tape Drive Hardware Numbering

    Wall Diagrams "Default SCSI Storage Element (Cartridges) Numbering Scheme" on page E-11 for all active slots, but skips over any inactive slots and slots not within the partition. Therefore, element numbering is continuous within each partition, even if slot locations for the partition are not adjacent. If you allocate more resources to the partition, the SCSI numbering of previously numbered elements in the partition do not change.

  • Page 182: Base Module, Front Wall

    (Figure E–20) ■ CEM rear wall (Figure E–21) ■ Left PEM (Figure E–22) ■ Right PEM (Figure E–23) ■ Left AEM (Figure E–24) ■ Right AEM (Figure E–25) ■ Figure E–13 Base Module, Front Wall E-16 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 183: Base Module, Rear Wall

    Wall Diagrams Figure E–14 Base Module, Rear Wall Library Addressing Reference E-17...

  • Page 184: Base Module, Rear Wall With 24 Drives

    Wall Diagrams Figure E–15 Base Module, rear wall with 24 drives E-18 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 185: Dem Front Wall

    Wall Diagrams Figure E–16 DEM Front Wall Library Addressing Reference E-19...

  • Page 186: Dem Front Wall (Continued

    Wall Diagrams Figure E–17 DEM Front Wall (continued) E-20 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 187: Dem Rear Wall

    Wall Diagrams Figure E–18 DEM Rear Wall Library Addressing Reference E-21...

  • Page 188: Dem Rear Wall (Continued

    Wall Diagrams Figure E–19 DEM Rear Wall (continued) E-22 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 189: Cartridge Expansion Module, Front Wall

    Wall Diagrams Figure E–20 Cartridge Expansion Module, Front Wall Library Addressing Reference E-23...

  • Page 190: Cartridge Expansion Module, Rear

    Wall Diagrams Figure E–21 Cartridge Expansion Module, Rear E-24 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 191: Parking Expansion Module, Left

    Wall Diagrams Figure E–22 Parking Expansion Module, Left Library Addressing Reference E-25...

  • Page 192: Parking Expansion Module, Right

    Wall Diagrams Figure E–23 Parking Expansion Module, Right E-26 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 193: Access Expansion Module, Left

    Wall Diagrams Figure E–24 Access Expansion Module, Left Library Addressing Reference E-27...

  • Page 194: Access Expansion Module, Right

    Wall Diagrams Figure E–25 Access Expansion Module, Right E-28 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 195: F Barcode Labels

    Barcode Labels This section 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 196: Label Design

    Refer to the table below for examples. Table F–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 F-2 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 197: Lto

    Label Design Figure F–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 198: 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). F-4 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 199: 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 200: 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. F-6 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 201: Label Care

    Label Care Figure F–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 202 Label Care F-8 StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide...

  • Page 203: Glossary

    Glossary 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. ACSLS Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS).
  • Page 204 Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS) High Availability (HA) Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS) High Availability (HA) A hardware and software configuration that provides dual redundancy, automatic recovery, and automatic failover recovery to ensure uninterrupted library management for the SL3000. audit An inventory of cartridge locations in all areas of the library, including the slots in the storage and reserved areas.
  • Page 205 Control Data Set (CDS) Data set used by the ELS/HSC host software to control the functions of the automated library. Also called an ELS library database. drive expansion module (DEM). dWWN dynamic WWN. data cartridge A cartridge onto which a tape drive may write data. diagnostic cartridge A data cartridge used for diagnostic routines.
  • Page 206 eject eject See export. electronics control module A module that includes the HBK card, HBC/HBCR card and HBT card. The assembly that: Processes commands from a host system ■ Coordinates the activities of robots and tape drives ■ Monitors status inputs from sensors and switches ■...
  • Page 207 host audit The process of updating the cartridge vol-ids and locations in a host CDS. This audit is initiated by a host command. import The process of placing a cartridge into the cartridge access port so that the library can insert it into a storage slot.
  • Page 208 operator panel 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). Cartridges may become orphaned when partition boundaries are changed, partitions are deleted, or cartridges are manually moved to unallocated or inaccessible slots.
  • Page 209 VOLSER Redundant Electronics (RE) A feature that provides failover protection in enterprise libraries. RE uses two sets of library controller cards. At any given time, one set is active and the other set is standby. The active library controller can failover to the standby in response to a command from ACSLS or the SL Console.
  • Page 210 verified audit verified audit Verified audits are invoked from SLC and validate the status of a specific cartridge slot or range of slots. World Wide Name (WWN) A 64-bit address that uniquely identifies each individual device and vendor, much like the MAC address of an Ethernet interface.

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    Index Numerics AEM access door closing, 10-3 2N, 1-9 fast access, 18-2 2N+1, 1-9 AEM safety door properties, 14-2 status, 14-2 arbitrated loop, 1-19 ARP floods, C-2 See power audits access door audit indicator, 13-2 closing, 18-2 full library, 13-1 opening, 18-2 main access door and, 13-2 access expansion module...
  • Page 212 rotational, 1-7 CAP associations installation time estimates, 2-10 library partitions and, 7-5, 10-5 measurements, 2-4 removing, 10-5 ordering, 1-24 CAP reservations overview, 1-4 library partitions and, 7-5 shipping, 2-5 overriding, 10-4 CenterLine, E-2 capacity cleaning cartridges, 11-7 activated. See activated capacity. importing, 11-3 calculation examples, 1-17 list, 11-5...
  • Page 213 drive controller, 14-2 description, 1-19 Drive Events Report, 15-1 dual FC card, 1-29 drive expansion module topology, 1-19 See DEM FC-SCSI elements, E-10 Drive Media Events Report, 15-1 FC-SCSI interface, 8-1 drive trays barcode presentation and, 11-4 status, 14-2 FastLoad feature and, 9-2 drive VOP fiber-optic cables, 1-30 displaying for T10000, 14-2...
  • Page 214 library display, 14-1 mounting a cartridge, 18-3 local operator panel placing in manual mode, 16-1 factory alignment, 17-7 placing online, 16-2 logging in, 4-2 library auto clean, 9-1 re-calibrating, 17-7 library capacity Log SnapShot feature, 1-20 See capacity log snapshot file library configuration generating process, 15-3 display, 14-2...
  • Page 215 See PEM redundant part numbers electronics, 1-7, 1-26 cables, 1-30 power, 1-9 hardware activation files, 1-29 robotics installation tools, 2-11 AEM, 1-5 module-add ons, 1-25 See robotics modules, 1-23 redundant electronics power options, 1-28 manual switch, 17-6 tool kit, 2-10 tasks, 14-3 partitioning reports...
  • Page 216 modes, 3-1 TCP/IP SL Console reports card connections, 1-6 Drive Events, 15-1 dual TCP/IP, ordering, 1-29 Drive Media Events, 15-1 overview, 1-19 General Events, 15-1 tools drive power-up, 2-11 modifying passwords, 4-2 for installation, 2-10 SLConsole topology, 1-19 downloading, 3-1 transferring the log snapshot file, 15-3 media pack, 3-1 troubleshooting, 1-31, 17-1...

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