Virtual Storage Manager (Vsm); Virtual Library Extension (Vle); Ordering; Physical Configuration - Oracle StorageTek SL3000 Manual

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. Using STA, you can increase the utilization and
performance of tape investments by performing detailed performance trending
analyses. These analyses are based on a regularly updated database of library
operations.

Virtual Storage Manager (VSM)

VSM stores virtual tape volumes on a disk buffer called the Virtual Tape Storage
Subsystem (VTSS). VSM then migrates the virtual tape volumes to tape media
mounted on real tape drives in the library. This optimizes access time and throughput
of data to physical tape media. The primary host software for VSM is the Virtual Tape
Control System (VTCS). VTCS manages virtual tape volumes and drives, which
includes the migration and recall of virtual volumes and the use of real tape cartridges
and drives.
Virtual Library Extension (VLE) Virtual Library Extension (VLE) can be added to a VSM
for additional capacity. VLE provides an economical second tier of disk storage that
can be used to boost the overall VSM storage capacity or use VSM as a tapeless virtual
library.

Ordering

Contact Sales Assistance at +1.888.672.2534.
The tables in this chapter provide the part numbers for library components and
upgrade options. The ATO number is for initial orders and the PTO is for upgrade
orders after the initial purchase of an SL3000 library.

Physical Configuration

1.
growth.
Module Add-ons
2.
on).
Tape Drives
3.
Cartridges and Labels
4.
Power Options
5.
required number of power supplies, AC power cords, and PDUs (to calculate
requirements, see
Hardware Activation Files
6.
options include: +25, +100, +200, +500, +700, +1000. Select options: dual TCP/IP,
dual fibre channel, redundant electronics, library management software, and
network connectivity.
Cables
7.
Support
8.
Physical Configuration
Before selecting a physical configuration, read the options and requirements for each
module in
— choose library modules. You should plan for future
— select module specific add-ons (drive arrays, CAPs, and so
— order tape drives (T10000 and LTO).
— order tape cartridges and labels.
— select a power redundancy option: N+1, 2N, or 2N+1. Order the
"Power Configurations"
— determine the active capacity required. Quantity
— select required cables.
— select maintenance options and professional service options.
"Library Modules" on page 1-1.
on page 1-9).
Library Overview 1-23
Ordering