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Page 7: Summary Of Changes
Summary of Changes Date 111906 May 2004 111920 July 2004 111945 November 2004 111959 February 2005 111974 May 2005 114119 September 2005 114146 May 2006 114164 August 2006 114189 March 2007 96154 • Revision K Revision Description First Initial release Second Refer to this edition for the list of changes Third...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Summary of Changes v Contents vii Figures xvii Tables xix Preface xxi Organization xxi Alert Messages xxii Conventions xxiii Related Publications xxiv Additional Information xxv Sun’s External Web Site xxv Customer Resource Center xxv e-Partners Site xxv Notices xxvii United States FCC Compliance Statement xxvii CISPR 22 and EN55022 Warning xxvii Japanese Compliance Statement xxviii...
Page 10 Taiwan Warning Label Statement Internal Code License Statement xxviii Safety xxxiii Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention xxxiii Fiber-optic Safety xxxiv Laser Product Label xxxiv EN60950-1:2001 Statement xxxv Library Safety xxxv Mechanical Access Door Mechanisms xxxv SL8500 Door Interlocks xxxv Door Switches xxxvi Emergency Robotics Stop Switches xxxvi Smoke Detection xxxvi Fire Suppression xxxvi...
Page 11 Super DLT Electronics Control Module 7 HBK Card 7 HBC Card 8 HBT Card 8 Robotics Interface Module Redundant HandBots 10 Initialization 10 HandBot Numbering 12 Library Cameras 14 Customer Interface Module 14 Keypad 14 Operator Panel 15 Local Operator Console 15 Remote Operator Console 16 Capacities 16 Elevator 16...
Page 12 Operating Firmware 21 Library Management Software 22 Host Software Component ACSLS Library Partitioning 22 Partition Configuration Requirements 23 Hosts and Partitions 23 Library Resources and Partitions 23 System Requirements for Library Partitioning 24 Capacities for Partitions 24 Library Specifications 25 Configuration Information 27 Installing StreamLine Library Console 27 To install the StreamLine Library Console on your PC 27...
Page 13 Planning Library Partition Configurations 35 Example 1: one-partition library 35 Example 2: two-partition library 35 Example 3: two-partition library 36 Example 4: three-partition library 36 Example 5: three-partition library 36 Example 6: four-partition library 37 Defining Library Partitions 37 To Create Partitions 37 ▼...
Page 14 Dismount Sequence 46 Performing CAP Activities 46 To open the CAP 47 ▼ To close the CAP 47 ▼ Cartridge Slot Locations 48 Importing Cartridges 49 To import cartridges using the CAP 51 ▼ Exporting Cartridges 52 To export cartridges using the CAP 52 ▼...
Page 15 To locate a drive 63 ▼ Moving the Robot To move the robot, follow these precautions: 63 ▼ Mounting a Cartridge To manually mount a cartridge 65 ▼ Dismounting a Cartridge 66 Exiting the Library Placing the Drives to Online T9840/T9940 Drive Display 68 LTO Ultrium Drives 68 Placing the Library Online 68...
Page 16 LTO Ultrium Cartridge 82 LTO Ultrium Generation 2 (Gen2) Fibre Channel Drives 84 Super DLTtape II VolSafe Cartridges 85 Media Domain and Media ID 86 Cartridge Codes 87 Data Cartridge Label Examples 88 Cleaning Cartridges Label Examples 88 Diagnostic Cartridges Label Examples 89 Non-labeled Cartridges 90 Upside Down Cartridges LTO Cartridges 91...
Page 17 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 99 Troubleshooting the Library 99 Diagnostic Utilities 102 Reports 102 Event Monitors 103 Utilities 104 Loading Code 104 Performing Audits 104 Performing Library Self-test 105 Moving Cartridges 105 Working with the Search Utility 106 Modifying the CAP Locked Status 106 Copying the MIB Text File 106 Obtaining Maintenance Support 107 Remote Support 107...
Page 18 Drive Bay Locations 125 Bay Address 125 Internal Address 126 HLI-PRC Address 127 System Address 128 Manually Locating a Drive Bay 128 To locate a drive 129 ▼ SNMP 131 SNMP Terms 132 SNMP Commands 134 Access Control 134 Management Information Base 135 Copying the MIB Text File 136 To copy the MIB file 136 ▼...
Page 19: Figures
Figures Library Modules 3 FIGURE 1-1 Base Library with One Storage Expansion Module 4 FIGURE 1-2 HandBot (Detail) 9 FIGURE 1-3 HandBot on the Power Rail) 10 FIGURE 1-4 StreamLine Library Console – HandBot Display 13 FIGURE 1-5 Keypad 14 FIGURE 1-6 CAP 17 FIGURE 1-7...
Page 20 AC PDU 69 FIGURE 4-11 AC PDU and DC Power Supply Locations 70 FIGURE 4-12 StreamLine Library Console – Service Safety Door 73 FIGURE 4-13 A T9840 Cartridge 78 FIGURE 5-1 A T9940 Cartridge 80 FIGURE 5-2 A T10000 Cartridge 82 FIGURE 5-3 An LTO Ultrium Cartridge 84 FIGURE 5-4...
Page 21 Tables Data Cartridge Capacity 4 TABLE 1-1 Supported Drives 6 TABLE 1-2 LTO Drive Backward Readability 7 TABLE 1-3 Keypad Switches, Buttons, and Indicators 15 TABLE 1-4 SL8500 Capacity Variations 16 TABLE 1-5 PTP Assembly – Physical Characteristics 21 TABLE 1-6 Partition Data Cartridge Capacities 24 TABLE 1-7 Library Specifications 25...
Page 22 Reserved Slots 110 TABLE A-1 Cartridge Locations (1 of 3) TABLE A-2 Cartridge Locations (2 of 3) 120 TABLE A-3 Cartridge Locations (3 of 3) 121 TABLE A-4 Rail Numbering 122 TABLE A-5 Drive Bay Address 125 TABLE B-1 Firmware Drive Address 127 TABLE B-2 Host Software Drive Address 128 TABLE B-3...
Page 23: Preface
Preface This guide, while intended primarily for users of the library, also contains information that can be used by system administrators. Most of the information pertains to the library hardware and related operations. For specific drive information or for client- generated software commands and console messages, refer to your drive or software documentation.
Page 24: Alert Messages
Alert Messages Alert messages call your attention to information that is especially important or that has a unique relationship to the main text or graphic. Note – A note provides additional information that is of special interest. A note might point out exceptions to rules or procedures.
Page 25: Conventions
Conventions Typographical conventions highlight special words, phrases, and actions in this publication. Item Buttons Commands Document titles Emphasis File names Hypertext links Indicators Jumper names Keyboard keys Menu names Parameters and variables Path names Port or connector names Positions for circuit breakers, jumpers, and switches Screen text (including screen captures, screen messages, and...
Page 26: Related Publications
Related Publications The following publications that relate to the SL8500 Tape Library are listed below. Tape Drive Documentation Hewlett Packard Ultrium Tape Drive Manual IBM Ultrium Tape Drive Manual Seagate Ultrium Tape Drive Product Manual Super DLT600 Product Manual T9840 Tape Drive User’s Reference Manual T9940 Tape Drive Operator’s Guide Software Publications Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS)
Page 27: Additional Information
Additional Information Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Sun) offers several methods for you to obtain additional information. Sun’s External Web Site Sun’s external Web site provides marketing, product, event, corporate, and service information. The external Web site is accessible to anyone with a Web browser and an Internet connection.
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Page 29: Notices
Notices Please read the following compliance and warning statements for this product. Caution – Potential equipment damage: Cables that connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded; refer to descriptions in the cable instruction manuals. Operation of this equipment with cables that are not shielded and not correctly grounded might result in interference to radio and TV reception.
Page 30: Japanese Compliance Statement
Japanese Compliance Statement The following compliance statement in Japanese pertains to VCCI EMI regulations: English translation: This is a Class A product based on the Technical Requirement of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology (VCCI). In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions.
Page 31 NOTICE INTERNAL CODE LICENSE PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. THIS NOTICE IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY), THE END USER, AND STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (“STORAGETEK”), THE MANUFACTURER OF THE EQUIPMENT. BY OPENING THE PACKAGE AND ACCEPTING AND USING ANY UNIT OF EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT, YOU AGREE TO BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
Page 32 1. Definitions: The following terms are defined as followed: a. “Derivative works” are defined as works based upon one or more preexisting works, such as a translation or a musical arrangement, or any other form in which a work may be recast, transformed, or adapted.
Page 33 5. Nothing in the license set forth above or in this entire Notice shall convey, in any manner, to you any license to or title to or other right to use any Maintenance code, or any copy of such Maintenance Code.
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Page 35: Safety
Safety The following pages describe common practices concerning electrostatic discharge, fiber optics, and library safety. Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention Before you touch any internal components in the library, including drives, you must take precautions against electrostatic discharge (ESD). Caution – Components are sensitive to static electricity: Even a small electrostatic discharge can damage an electrical component that is inside the library.
Page 36: Fiber-Optic Safety
Fiber-optic Safety Warning – Possible Physical Injury. '[ G J C \C TF . Never look directly into a fiber-optic cable, a fiber-optic connector, or a laser transceiver module. Hazardous conditions might exist from laser power levels that are capable of causing injury to the eye.
Page 37: En60950-1:2001 Statement
EN60950-1:2001 Statement The following statement pertains to products that require a ground connection at the wall outlet. Norway: Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt Finland: Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan Sweden: Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag Denmark: For tilsluting af de øvrige ledere, se medfølgende installationsvejledning Library Safety It is essential that safety procedures are followed.
Page 38: Door Switches
When two libraries are connected by a pass-thru port (PTP), entering the interior of either library automatically suspends the pass-thru operations in the two libraries. Operations also stop within the library with the open door, while the other library’s operation continues. Door Switches The library has four front door switches on the Customer Interface Module that monitor the state of the front access doors;...
Page 39: Service Safety Door
Service Safety Door The optional service safety door is a sliding door that is activated by the maintenance key. This maintenance key is controlled only by service representatives and is used when a failing component in the front of the library needs to be replaced. The service safety door moves either to the left or right, depending upon which maintenance lock is opened.
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Page 41: Introduction
C H A P T E R Introduction This chapter introduces the major hardware components and provides the library specifications for the StreamLine SL8500 modular library system, which is referred to as the SL8500 library or just the “library” throughout this manual. For software information and drive information, refer to the publications that pertain to these specific topics.
Page 42: Single Physical Sl8500 Library-Base
Library Overview Single Physical SL8500 Library—Base The minimum SL8500 library configuration is composed of: A Drive and Electronics Module, containing from four to 64 tape drives and the ■ controlling circuit cards for the library One Robotics Interface Module, containing up to 800 cartridge storage slots ■...
Page 43: Library Modules
Library Modules FIGURE 1-1 1. Drive and electronics module 2. Robotics interface module 3. Storage expansion module Library Modules The base library consists of three modules: 1. Drive and Electronics Module 2. Robotics Interface Module 3. Customer Interface Module Besides the three modules, up to three Storage Expansion Modules may be added per library to increase capacity.
Page 44: Capacities
Library Modules With a PTP installed between two or more libraries, all libraries can share their cartridges and effectively act as a single system. Base Library with One Storage Expansion Module FIGURE 1-2 1. Cartridge Access Ports (2) Caps 2. Facade Operator Panel (Optional) Icey Pad 3.
Page 45: Drive And Electronics Module
Data Cartridge Capacity (Continued) TABLE 1-1 Module Type First storage expansion module Second storage expansion module Third storage expansion module Fourth storage expansion module Fifth storage expansion module There are no cartridge storage locations in the Drive and Electronics Module. The Customer Interface Module contains 198 storage slots for cleaning and diagnostic cartridges Note –...
Page 46: Storagetek T-Series Tape Drives
Drive and Electronics Module The following table lists the supported vendors, drives types, and interfaces. Supported Drives TABLE 1-2 Vendor Drive Type T9840A T9840B StorageTek T9840C T9940B T10000 Linear Tape-Open (LTO 2, 3) Linear Tape-Open (LTO 2, 3) Quantum Linear Tape-Open (LTO 3) Quantum Super DLT (SDLT600) StorageTek T-Series Tape Drives...
Page 47: Lto Ultrium
LTO Ultrium Ultrium Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology was developed jointly by Hewlett- Packard (HP), IBM, and Seagate to enable data interchange among different LTO Ultrium tape drive vendors. LTO is an “open format” technology, which means that users have multiple sources of product and media. The “open” nature of LTO technology enables compatibility between the three different vendors.
Page 48: Hbc Card
Robotics Interface Module Firmware Versions Flash memory holds both the most recently activated firmware version and the previous firmware version. Therefore, if there is a requirement to return machine control to a previous version, a service representative merely re-activates the previous version and places the now-deactivated version into the “previous”...
Page 49: Figure 1-3 Handbot (Detail)
A Z-mechanism for vertical motion of the hand ■ A wrist-mechanism for lateral or horizontal motion ■ A bar-code scanner for both targeting and reading cartridge labels ■ A proximity sensor for detection of empty slots and unlabeled cartridges ■ A belt-driven gripper mechanism for gripping the sides of the cartridges ■...
Page 50: Redundant Handbots
Robotics Interface Module HandBot on the Power Rail FIGURE 1-4 Redundant HandBots Make sure that the service representative completes the following are prerequisite to the operation of the redundant HandBots (two HandBots per rail): 1. Install the Service Safety Door 2.
Page 51 Note – If there are multiple HandBots, each HandBot attempts initialization through the following sequence. If a failure is encountered in one HandBot, that HandBot is flagged as defective. Initialization continues for the other HandBots and, after they are successfully initialized, the defective HandBot is pushed into the maintenance area for replacement.
Page 52: Handbot Numbering
Robotics Interface Module 10. HandBots move to an empty slot detection area (the slot under the bar code insert, in the 3-cell array at the front of the customer interface module) to verify proximity sensor accuracy. During normal operation, if an empty slot is detected, the “empty slot detector”...
Page 53: Figure 1-5 Streamline Library Console - Handbot Display
Note – Side numbers for HandBots are numbered according to their end stops: 1 (left HandBot stop) and 2 (right HandBot stop). 5. Row number – Numbered consecutively, from the top down Note – Because HandBot hands are not storage slots, their row numbering is 0. As examples: Location 1, 1, 0, 1, 0 = the HandBot on rail 1 (top rail) that encounters the stop on the ■...
Page 54: Library Cameras
Library Cameras Library Cameras An Ethernet-based library camera system (WebCam) with monitoring software are optional features of the SL8500 library. The cameras allows you to remotely see the inside of their SL8500 library. The WebCam attaches to a 10Base-T, 100Base-T Ethernet connection and provides remote, high-quality, audio and video.
Page 55: Operator Panel
The keypad has the following buttons, switches, and indicators: Keypad Switches, Buttons, and Indicators TABLE 1-4 Emergency robotics stop Actuate the emergency robotics stop switch to disconnect DC power to the switch power rails. When it is safe to restore power, press the switch to restore power to the rails.
Page 56: Remote Operator Console
Customer Interface Module Remote Operator Console The remote operator console is a standard feature that displays the operator panel application on a personal computer (PC). A CD containing the Library Console software is supplied with each library that you can use to install the application. Capacities A basic library can store up to 1,448 data cartridges.
Page 57: Storage Expansion Modules
Note – A CAP will not operate unless the library is in the automated mode. FIGURE 1-7 The CAP spans across three rails—2, 3, and 4 (LSMs 1, 2, and 3). Storage Expansion Modules Besides the basic configuration, up to five Storage Expansion Modules may be added per library to increase capacity.
Page 58: Power Consumption
Power The two AC power grids distribute 220 VAC to the different Load Sharing Power ■ Supplies, Electronics Control Module (ECM), and accessory racks. The three DC power grids supply 48 VDC to the tape drives, robots, and front frame ■...
Page 59: 2N Power Configuration
The system PDU, connected directly to the branch circuit, provides AC power to ■ three DC power grids and the electronics control module. The N+1 PDU supplies added +48 VDC load sharing power to each of the three DC ■ power grids and an extra AC-to-DC power supply for the electronics control module.
Page 60: Pass-Thru Ports
Library Complex Pass-thru Ports A PTP is an electro-mechanical device that allows one Library Storage Module (LSM) to pass a cartridge to another library storage module within the same complex. For example: If an operating system issues a mount request, and all the tape drives are busy in that LSM and library, the PTP can pass the cartridge to another library where an idle tape drive can satisfy the mount request.
Page 61: Embedded Firmware
All SL8500 libraries come equipped and ready for the addition of the PTP frame additional walls are needed on existing libraries. The software applications Physical characteristics for the PTP assembly are listed in PTP Assembly – Physical Characteristics TABLE 1-6 Height 231 cm (91 in.) Width...
Page 62: Library Management Software
Library Management Software Library Management Software The library management software controls the library hardware to mount and dismount cartridges on drives and move the robot. When the library is in automated mode, these operations occur without manual intervention. The software determines the location of the cartridge by accessing the audit data uploaded from the library.
Page 63: Partition Configuration Requirements
Partition Configuration Requirements Only a single library can be partitioned. All pass-thru ports (PTPs) must be disabled before partitioning can be enabled. A library complex with functional PTPs cannot be partitioned (see “Library Complex” on page 19 The smallest unit of measure for a partition is a rail, and a partition can consist of one to four rails.
Page 64: System Requirements For Library Partitioning
Library Partitioning System Requirements for Library Partitioning Note – Library partitioning is a licensed feature which must be enabled by your Sun service representative. Following are minimum system requirements for library partitioning: SL8500 firmware version 3.7x ■ StreamLine Library Console version 3.25 ■...
Page 65: Library Specifications
Library Specifications Library Specifications TABLE 1-8 Physical • Hmeight • Width • Depth (Base Library) With 1 expansion module ■ With 2 expansion modules ■ With 3 expansion modules ■ • Weights Base Library ■ With 1 expansion module ■ With 2 expansion modules ■...
Page 66 Library Specifications Library Specifications (Continued) TABLE 1-8 Physical Tape Drive Weights without Tray • T9840 = 3.9 kg (8.5 lb) • T9940 = 6.8 kg (15.0 lb) • IBM LTO = 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) • HP LTO = 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) •...
Page 67: To Install The Streamline Library Console On Your Pc
C H A P T E R Configuration Information This chapter describes how to verify the library and drives configuration entries for operation. Some configuration values, such as drive locations, capacity, and drive types are set through an automatic configuration process that occurs during an IPL. However, before the library is fully operational, some of the configuration values must be verified and entered manually.
Page 68: Activating Password
Activating Password Activating Password If you are logging on to the Library Console for the first time you must activate your user account (admin) with an activation password. The Library Console security system requires activation of your site user account with an activation password.
Page 69: Dynamic World Wide Name
Complete or verify the following fields to make the library and the drives operational: Library Configuration Entries TABLE 2-1 Fields Valid Values Transition State Online Offline Forced offline Drive Configuration Entries TABLE 2-2 Fields Valid Values Port X Enabled True False Transition State Online...
Page 70: Upgrading Firmware
Upgrading Firmware Caution – Changing the dWWN feature must be coordinated with the system administrator. The feature is usually enabled at installation time. A record of the configuration should be kept; this is not only something that should always be done, but it absolutely essential with the dWWN feature to eliminate system issues in the case of an failure.
Page 71: Upgrading The Remote Library Console
Upgrading firmware is a three-step process: 1. Download the firmware package 2. Activate the downloaded firmware currently residing in the library complex 3. Reboot the library to make the firmware operational Note – The library has two versions of the image file residing in the flash memory. After the library completes the reboot process, the latest image becomes active and the earlier version that serves as a backup may be restored if required.
Page 72: Nondisruptive Installation
PTP Configuration FIGURE 2-1 on page 33 Nondisruptive Installation Installing PTPs from right to left has several advantages: Existing libraries can remain operational while the PTP frame is attached to them ■ during the installation of the adjacent library. No rebooting of HSC or ACSLS is required. ■...
Page 73: Figure 2-1 Adding A Ptp To An Existing Library Complex
Perform audits in a specific sequence to avoid loss or mismatch of VOLIDs. first audit the library with the highest numbered LSMs. The audit process must proceed sequentially from left-to-right, as shown in numbered LSM) last. Adding a Library to the Right TABLE 2-4 Exiting Libraries First Audit...
Page 74: Ptp Addressing Scheme
Configuring Library Partitions PTP Addressing Scheme The following terms and definitions apply to PTP operations: Home Library: For two libraries connected by PTPs, the home library is the library supplying power and signals to the PTP through the left side of the Drive and Electronics Module, as viewed from the front of both libraries.
Page 75: Planning Library Partition Configurations
Planning Library Partition Configurations Library partitioning requires careful planning, a thorough knowledge of library wall and slot mapping, and expertise in configuring and administering ACSLS and HSC host software applications. There must be clear communication among all parties involved, including system programmers and administrators, library operators, and your Sun service representative.
Page 76: Example 3: Two-Partition Library
Configuring Library Partitions Example 3: two-partition library Rail Library C Partition 2, Host A (HSC) Partition 3, Host B (HSC) Partition 2 is controlled by an HSC host. ■ Partition 3 is controlled by a second HSC host. ■ Rails 1 and 3 are unassigned and therefore not available for use. ■...
Page 77: Example 6: Four-Partition Library
Example 6: four-partition library Rail Library E Partition 1, Host A (ACSLS) Partition 2, Host B (HSC) Partition 3, Host C (HSC) Partition 4, Host D (ACSLS) Partition 1 is controlled by an ACSLS host. ■ Partition 2 is controlled by an HSC host. ■...
Page 78: To Remove Partitions
Configuring Library Partitions Select Cancel to cancel the updates and return to ■ 4. All library hosts must now be configured to activate these updates. See the ACSLS and HSC documentation for details. To Remove Partitions ▼ Note – It is recommended that you quiesce the library to all hosts before beginning this procedure.
Page 79: Host To Library Communications
C H A P T E R Host to Library Communications This chapter describes host and server support, the connections from the library to the server. Host Interfaces Host interface connections to the library are done with one of two methods: TCP/IP protocol over an Ethernet 10/100-baseT physical interface.
Page 80 Host Interfaces Figure 1. TCP/IP Connections L203 059 Note – A private network connection to an Ethernet hub or switch is recommended for maximum throughput and minimum resource contention. Consult with your Service Representative to identify the appropriate network topology for your site an to configure your SL8500 library to support Dual TCP/IP.
Page 81: Definitions And Terminology
An example of how dual TCP/IP information appears on the operator panel is shown FIGURE 3-1. StreamLine Library Console – Dual TCP/IP Properties FIGURE 3-1 Definitions and Terminology The SL8500 has Dual TCP/IP—two public network interfaces: the one previously used for TCP/IP—Port 2B on the HBC card—and a second one on Port 2A of the HBC card.
Page 82: Fibre Channel
Library Management Software Mbps—megabits per second, a unit of measure for data transfer speed (a megabit is ■ equal to one million bits). Newer versions of Ethernet, called Gig-E or 1000Base-T support data transfers of 1 gigabit (1,000 Mbps). Multi-homed—the host system contains more than one network interface—this does ■...
Page 83: Nearline Control Solutions
Library Management Software Note – The same Sun StorageTek library management software currently used by the customer today can be upgraded to support the SL8500 library. Nearline Control Solutions Some of the Sun suite of Nearline Control Solutions (NCS) software products are described in the sections below.
Page 84: Librarystation
Library Management Software Intercept mount and dismount messages ■ Receive requests from the interface and translates them into commands ■ HSC resides within the MVS host, but is invisible to the actual operating system. Versions of HSC that support library complex operation are: HSC 6.0 (with additional PTFs) or higher ■...
Page 85: Library Operation
C H A P T E R Library Operation The library has three modes of operation, automated, manual, and maintenance. These modes are defined and explained in the following sections. Automated Mode of Operation The automated mode of operation is active when a library system or library complex is automatically mounting/dismounting cartridges without physical intervention by a person.
Page 86: Dismount Sequence
Automated Mode of Operation 4. The host command is translated by the library controller into motion commands for the robot. 5. The cartridge is taken from its slot and placed in the drive. 6. The library returns status to the host that the mount operation is completed. 7.
Page 87: To Open The Cap
CAP A Unlocked FIGURE 4-1 1. CAP slot To open the CAP ▼ 1. Logon to the StreamLine Library Console and select Tools > Utilities. 2. Select the CAP and then change the Locked status to False, and then select Apply. See the online help documentation accessible through the Library Console application.
Page 88: Cartridge Slot Locations
Automated Mode of Operation Note – The above action causes the CAP to rotate inward for robotic access. Caution – Possible Equipment Damage. DO NOT manually force the CAP to open or close. 2. From the StreamLine Library Console, select Tools > Utilities. 3.
Page 89: Importing Cartridges
An example of how this notation appears on the operator panel is shown in FIGURE 4-2. StreamLine Library Console – CAP FIGURE 4-2 Importing Cartridges When a cartridge is imported, the VOLID is read by the HandBot hand’s bar-code line scanner and the cartridge is assigned a home slot by the library controller or mounted on a drive, depending upon the purpose for which it was imported.
Page 90: Figure 4-3 Placement Of Cartridges With The Magazine Inside The Cap
Automated Mode of Operation Placement of Cartridges with the Magazine Inside the CAP FIGURE 4-3 L203_449 1. Customer label (9x40 only) 3. Volume serial number label 2. Magazine slots 50 StreamLine™ SL8500 Modular Library System User's Guide • March 2007 Revision K •...
Page 91: To Import Cartridges Using The Cap
Placement of Cartridges with the Magazine Outside the CAP FIGURE 4-4 1. CAP 2. CAP magazine removed When a CAP is in automated mode, it is unlocked unless it is currently being used to import cartridges. To import cartridges using the CAP ▼...
Page 92: Exporting Cartridges
Automated Mode of Operation Note – Cartridges may be placed in any CAP slot, in any order; the library audits all CAP slots when the CAP door closes. Caution – Possible Media Damage. While cartridges that do not contain external labels or are placed upside-down can be entered, this is not advisable.
Page 93: Using Caps In A Partitioned Library
4. With the CAP open, remove the exported cartridge either by removing the cartridges from the magazine inside the CAP, or by removing the magazine from the CAP and then taking the cartridges from the magazine outside the CAP. If you remove the magazine, replace the empty magazine inside the appropriate CAP (CAP A or B).
Page 94: How Cap Reservations Work In A Partitioned Library
Automated Mode of Operation How CAP Reservations Work in a Partitioned Library In a partitioned library, CAPs are shared by all partitions. When entering or ejecting cartridges, a partition reserves the CAP for its exclusive use. Before the CAP can be made available to other partitions, the host must complete the enter or eject operation and leave the CAP empty and in an unreserved state.
Page 95: To Override A Cap Reservation
To Override a CAP Reservation ▼ Note – You must follow all steps in this procedure. If you do not complete the procedure, the CAP could be left unavailable to all partitions, and/or cartridges assigned to one partition could be entered into another partition. 1.
Page 96 Automated Mode of Operation Scenario 1—CAP reservation released by the ACSLS host Note – This illustrates how a CAP reservation is released by the host in normal operations. 1. Partition 1, Host 1 (ACSLS) is ejecting cartridges through CAP A. CAP A is reserved to Partition 1, Host 1.
Page 97: Monitoring Library Events
5. The library operator uses the SLConsole to unlock the CAP. 6. The library operator opens the CAP, verifies that it is empty, and then closes the CAP. The library locks the CAP and audits it to verify that it is empty. ■...
Page 98: Monitoring Ptps
Automated Mode of Operation Monitoring PTPs You can monitor the libraries in a complex using the StreamLine Library Console. To use the Library Console in a library complex, you must open a separate session for each library in the complex. Note –...
Page 99: Manual Mode Of Operation
Note – You MUST use cleaning cartridges whose media types are compatible with the drive types in the library. See Manual Cleaning: Use the library management software to perform a manual clean. Refer to the software publication for command syntax. Cleaning cartridges have a limited life span.
Page 100: Precautions
Manual Mode of Operation “Entering the Library” ■ “Locating a Cartridge and Drive” ■ “Moving the Robot” ■ “Mounting a Cartridge” ■ “Dismounting a Cartridge” ■ “Exiting the Library” ■ “Placing the Drives to Online” ■ Precautions When you enter a library to manually mount and dismount cartridges, you must strictly observe safety precautions and pay attention to the physical space restrictions.
Page 101: Determining The Library Is Not In Automatic Mode
The library remains offline until you issue a command to place the library online. Determining the Library is Not in Automatic Mode The following conditions indicate that the library is not functioning in automatic mode: One or both the library access doors are open. ■...
Page 102: To Open The Door
Manual Mode of Operation Library Front View (Access Doors Open) FIGURE 4-6 1. Left access door 2. Robots 3. Right access door To open the door ▼ 1. Insert the key and unlock the access door. 2. Pull the paddle handle to activate the opening mechanism and open the access door. Opening the access door activates a switch, which automatically causes a software interrupt and stops the robot.
Page 103: To Locate A Cartridge
To locate a cartridge ▼ 1. Logon to the StreamLine Library Console. 2. Select Tools > Utilities and then select the Search tab. 3. From the pull-down menu select Cartridge Location as the Search Type. 4. Enter the VOLID of the cartridge you are trying to locate. 5.
Page 104: Figure 4-7 Moving The Handbot
Manual Mode of Operation Warning – Possible Physical Injury. If all four HandBots are parked near each other, before you enter the library, move the HandBots out of your way one at a time starting at the lowest rail. You could trip over the HandBots on the lower rails or injure your head with the HandBots on the upper rails.
Page 105: Mounting A Cartridge
Mounting a Drive Panel FIGURE 4-8 1. Drive bay To manually mount a cartridge ▼ 1. Whether you manually insert a T9x40 cartridge or an LTO Ultrium cartridge, the VOLID label must be facing you, with the numeric characters C DQXG the bar code. 2.
Page 106: Dismounting A Cartridge
Manual Mode of Operation Manually Inserting a Cartridge FIGURE 4-9 For more information on manually mounting a cartridge into a drive, refer to the relevant tape drive publication. Dismounting a Cartridge All T9x40 and LTO Ultrium tape drives have a unload button on the operator panel. 1.
Page 107: Exiting The Library
Exiting the Library Before you leave the library, make sure that no tools or foreign objects are left, and no cartridges are outside the cartridge slots. Then: 1. Return the cartridges that your removed to do a manual mount/dismount to their slots.
Page 108: Placing The Drives To Online
Powering-off the Library Placing the Drives to Online The following pages describe how to varying the drives online: T9840/T9940 Drive Display To verify that the T9840/T9940 drives are ready and online, press the switch—the display should now read Online. If the drive displays Offline, press the If the drive message indicates Online, the transition to online completed.
Page 109: Figure 4-11 Ac Pdu
4. Make sure that the drives are empty by verifying the drive state using the StreamLine Library Console. Note – Refer to the online help documentation accessible through the Library Console application. 5. Open the rear doors of the library. 6.
Page 110: Figure 4-12 Ac Pdu And Dc Power Supply Locations
Powering-off the Library AC PDU and DC Power Supply Locations FIGURE 4-12 From left to right: 1. Optional switches or hubs (1 – 4) 2. Drive locations/numbering (1 – 64) 3. DC power supplies (1 – 24) 70 StreamLine™ SL8500 Modular Library System User's Guide • March 2007 4.
Page 111: Powering-On The Library
Powering-on the Library To power-on the library ▼ 1. Close and lock the front access door if the doors are open. Note – If you DO NOT want to power-on the robots, CAPs, and the elevators, leave the doors open. 2.
Page 112: Left Maintenance Area
Maintenance Mode of Operation inhibited until the maintenance activity is completed. The reserved slots on the other side of the service area may still be accessed if the service safety door is not engaged on that side as well. After the maintenance activity is completed, the access door is closed and locked and the service safety door moves to the center, clearing the area for HandBot operations.
Page 113: Figure 4-13 Streamline Library Console - Service Safety Door
The following sample screen is an example of the Library Console displaying the service safety door feature. StreamLine Library Console – Service Safety Door FIGURE 4-13 96154 • Revision K Maintenance Mode of Operation Chapter 4 Library Operation 73...
Page 114 Maintenance Mode of Operation 74 StreamLine™ SL8500 Modular Library System User's Guide • March 2007 Revision K • 96154...
Page 115: Cartridge Information
C H A P T E R Cartridge Information This chapter describes how to handle, inspect, and maintain cartridges. Cartridge Requirements Cartridges must meet specifications defined in American National Standard Magnetic Tape and Cartridge for Information Interchange. Refer to your drive vendor’s publication and Web site for specific cartridge requirements and specifications.
Page 116: Handling A Cartridge
Handling a Cartridge For technical questions, contact Sun StorageTek Sales Support at: Phone: 1.800.275.4785 ■ E-mail: sales_support@storagetek.co ■ Handling a Cartridge Improper handling of cartridges can result in a loss of data or damage to a library component. Improper handling of cartridges can result in a loss of data or damage to a machine component.
Page 117: Storagetek Cartridges
StorageTek Cartridges The T9840 and T9940 Tape Drives use a cartridge tape that is the same physical size; however, they are not interchangeable. The T10000 data cartridge can be used only in a T10000 tape drive, and the T10000 tape drive accepts no other type of cartridge.
Page 118: Figure 5-1 A T9840 Cartridge
Inspecting and Identifying a Cartridge T9840 Cartridge Tape Specifications TABLE 5-1 Storage (archive) Shipping Wet bulb maximum A T9840 Cartridge FIGURE 5-1 BOTTOM VIEW 1. Manufacturer’s label 2. Customer’s label 3. Tape access door 4. Write-protect switch 5. Finger grips Note –...
Page 119: T9940 Cartridge
T9940 Cartridge The T9940 cartridge has a single reel and a leader block that the T9940 tape drive uses to move the tape across the tape drive head used in a T9840 or LTO Ultrium tape drive. The StorageTek 9940 data cartridge was designed to store up to 200 gigabytes of uncompressed data, or up to 400 gigabytes with 2:1 data compression, on a single cartridge.
Page 120: T10000 Data Cartridges
Inspecting and Identifying a Cartridge A T9940 Cartridge FIGURE 5-2 REAR VIEW FRONT VIEW 1. Manufacturer’s label (yellow for VolSafe) 2. Customer’s label 3. Manufacturer’s part ID 4. Media ID label (P=data, W=cleaning) T10000 Data Cartridges Optimized for high capacity, the T10000 data cartridges use a single reel hub to maximize performance.
Page 121: Table 5-3 T10000 Cartridge Specifications
• Diagnostic • Cleaning There are two types of data cartridges (see standard (500 GB) and sport (120 GB). These cartridges are under warranty for 10,000 (ten-thousand) mounts. Cleaning cartridges clean the tape path and read/write head up to 100 times, after which, the tape drive rejects the cartridge.
Page 122: Lto Ultrium Cartridge
Inspecting and Identifying a Cartridge A T10000 Cartridge FIGURE 5-3 LTO Ultrium Cartridge An LTO Ultrium cartridge has a single reel and a leader block makes it similar to a T9940 cartridge, but it cannot be used in place of a T9940 cartridge. Ultrium cartridges follow the linear tape open (LTO) format that allows them to be used in Ultrium tape drives made by any manufacturer, such as Hewlett-Packard, IBM, or Certance.
Page 123: Table 5-4 Lto Cartridge Specifications
LTO Ultrium tapes use a single reel cartridge to maximize capacity that makes them ideal for backup, restore, and archive applications. Note – There is a universal cleaning cartridge that can be used to clean LTO tape drives. LTO Generation 2 technology stores up to 200 gigabytes of uncompressed data on a single cartridge, or up to 400 gigabytes with 2:1 data compression.
Page 124: Lto Ultrium Generation 2 (Gen2) Fibre Channel Drives
Inspecting and Identifying a Cartridge An LTO Ultrium Cartridge FIGURE 5-4 1. Tape access door 2. Finger grips 3. VOLID label 4. Media ID label 5. Write protect switch LTO Ultrium Generation 2 (Gen2) Fibre Channel Drives The Gen2 cartridge specifics include: 1.
Page 125: Volsafe Cartridges
The Super DLTtape II cartridge like other high capacity cartridges has only the supply reel inside the cartridge. The take-up reel is inside the tape drive. Designed for use with the SDLT600, the Super DLTtape II cartridge delivers a 300 GB native capacity. StorageTek offers SDLT cartridges in a partnership with Quantum Corporation.
Page 126: Media Domain And Media Id
Media Domain and Media ID VolSafe and WORM cartridges can often be identified by the color of the media identification labels (See T9840 cartridges use the color green ■ T10000 and T9940 cartridges use the color yellow ■ LTO3 technology uses two-tone cartridges to identify WORM cartridges ■...
Page 127: Cartridge Codes
Cartridge Codes Cartridge codes reflect the cartridge media and usage. Cleaning cartridges have CLN in the VOLID; diagnostic cartridges have DG in the VOLID. The media ID label correlates to the tape drive or transport capable of using the cartridge: Cartridge Codes TABLE 5-6 Drive Type...
Page 128: Data Cartridge Label Examples
Media Domain and Media ID Data Cartridge Label Examples FIGURE 5-5 on page 88 cartridge labels used by the drives in the library. Be sure to use the proper labels for each drive type. Data Cartridges Label Examples FIGURE 5-5 SDLT The SDLT Media ID The LTO Media ID...
Page 129: Diagnostic Cartridges Label Examples
Note – The SDLT and T9x40 cartridges do not have the drive type identifier. Cleaning Cartridges Label Examples FIGURE 5-6 SDLT C 65555 The SDLT Media ID The LTO Media ID is incorporated into is incorporated at the tape label: the end of the tape label: S = Super DLT tape I...
Page 130: Non-Labeled Cartridges
Media Domain and Media ID Diagnostic Cartridges Label Examples FIGURE 5-7 SDLT C65552 The SDLT Media ID The LTO Media ID is incorporated into is incorporated at the tape label: the end of the tape labels: S = Super DLT tape I and II LZ = Data cartridge: L3 = 400GB...
Page 131: Upside Down Cartridges
Upside Down Cartridges Inserting a cartridge upside down can cause damage to the HandBot and to the cartridge. Caution – The SL8500 scans upside-down LTO or SDLT cartridges and inserts them into slots. However, mounts of these upside-down cartridges will fail. Currently, the library returns these cartridges back to the slot and does not eject them through the CAP.
Page 132: Figure 5-8 Applying Cartridge Label To Sdlt Cartridge
Applying Labels to Cartridges 3. Peel the backing from the VOLID label. 4. Lay the cartridge flat, in the position you would use to insert the cartridge in a tape drive. 5. Position the VOLID label with the bar-code characters below the alphanumeric characters.
Page 133: Figure 5-9 Applying Cartridge Label To T9840 Cartridge
Applying Cartridge Label to T9840 Cartridge FIGURE 5-9 Applying Cartridge Label to T9940 Cartridge FIGURE 5-10 96154 • Revision K 1. Customer Label 2. VOLID label 3. Media ID label (“R” = data, “U” L203_45 1. Customer label 2. VOLID label 3.
Page 134: Setting The Write Protect Switch
Setting the Write Protect Switch Setting the Write Protect Switch The following sections provide information about setting the write protect switch on the cartridges. The switch location and design varies slightly between cartridge types. Setting the T9840 Write Protect Switch to Read-Only You can set the T9840 write protect switch so that the cartridge is read-only (nothing can be written on the tape).
Page 135: Setting The T9940 Write Protect Switch To Read-Only
Setting the T9940 Write Protect Switch to Read-Only You can set the T9940 write protect switch so that the cartridge is read-only (nothing can be written on the tape). Slide the switch position. In this position, the drive can only read data from the tape and can not write data.
Page 136: Setting The T10000 Write Protect Switch To Read/Write
Setting the Write Protect Switch Setting the T10000 Write Protect Switch to Read/Write You can set the T10000 write protect switch so that the cartridge is read-only (nothing can be written on the tape). Slide the switch position. In this position, the drive can only read data from the tape and can not write data.
Page 137: Maintaining Cartridges
Setting the LTO Ultrium Cartridge Write-Protect Switch FIGURE 5-14 Maintaining Cartridges The following section describe how to clean cartridges and repair a detached leader block. Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior Caution – CARTRIDGE DAMAGE: Certain solvents can damage the cartridges. DO NOT USE ACETONE, TRICHLOROETHANE, TOLUENE, XYLENE, BENZENE, KETONE, METHYL ETHYL KETONE, METHYLENE CHLORIDE, ETHYLDICHLORIDE, ESTERS, ETHYL ACETATE, OR SIMILAR CHEMICALS TO...
Page 138: Using Cleaning Cartridges
Maintaining Cartridges Using Cleaning Cartridges Cleaning cartridges have a media ID label that identifies the type of tape drive in which it can be used (see These cartridges can not be used as scratch cartridges or initialized by software utilities. Caution –...
Page 139: Troubleshooting And Diagnostics
C H A P T E R Troubleshooting and Diagnostics This chapter describes how to correct problems with the library and the attached devices (drives, CAP, robots, and elevators). It also includes some of the diagnostic procedures you can perform using the StreamLine Library Console. If you encounter any problems with the library, you should take several steps before you contact the Technical Excellence Center (TEC).
Page 140: Table 6-1 Troubleshooting Table
Troubleshooting the Library Troubleshooting Table TABLE 6-1 Problem What to do Service Required (red) Perform the following procedure: LED is constantly lit. Use the StreamLine Library Console to check the health of the library and the attached devices (drives, CAP, robots, and elevators). To perform a health check: 1.
Page 141 Troubleshooting Table (Continued) TABLE 6-1 Problem What to do The StreamLine Library • Select the Refresh button to update the screen. Console does not display • Check the heartbeat monitor icon of the Library Console. modified data or information remains static. The heartbeat monitor icon is on the status line of the Library Console screens that flashes periodically indicating that the library and server are communicating:...
Page 142: Diagnostic Utilities
Diagnostic Utilities Troubleshooting Table (Continued) TABLE 6-1 Problem What to do The StreamLine Console • If the library is in a complex, make sure you have entered the correct LSM cannot locate a cartridge number. See based on the HLI address •...
Page 143: Event Monitors
Sample Permanent Report FIGURE 6-1 Event Monitors Event monitors are setup to collect information about the library and the associated devices when specific events occur. For example, mounting a cartridge on a drive can be an event that causes an event monitor to track the number of reads on the drive. Event monitors help service representatives to easily identify and resolve problems to minimize unscheduled machine downtime.
Page 144: Utilities
Diagnostic Utilities Utilities The StreamLine Library Console provides the following utilities to: Load code ■ Perform audits ■ Perform a library self test ■ Move cartridges within a library ■ Search for a cartridge, result code, or device status ■ Modify the CAP locked status ■...
Page 145: Performing Library Self-Test
Entire library audit. The robot visits all cartridge slots (including the CAPs and ■ drives), catalogs the VOLIDs and locations, and updates the HBC cartridge database. This audit is a background process and so does not interrupt online library operations. View the Cartridge Summary Report for the latest cartridge locations and VOLIDs.
Page 146: Working With The Search Utility
Diagnostic Utilities Working with the Search Utility The search utility provides a convenient way to look up information on: Cartridge locations (based on the ■ VOLID) Result codes (the result of the action requested) ■ Device Status codes (the status of communications errors between the devices ■...
Page 147: Obtaining Maintenance Support
C H A P T E R Obtaining Maintenance Support This chapter describes what to do if problems occur with the tape library. In some cases, you might be able to correct the problem. In other cases, you must contact your service representative, as described in this chapter.
Page 148: Customer Initiated Maintenance
StorageTek’s Worldwide Offices Customer Initiated Maintenance Customer initiated maintenance begins with a telephone call from you to the Customer Service Support Center (CSSC). You receive immediate attention from qualified StorageTek personnel, who record problem information and respond with the appropriate level of support. To contact the CSSC about a problem ▼...
Page 149: Cartridge Slot Locations
A P P E N D I X Cartridge Slot Locations Library Walls The SL8500 library has two walls: The Inner walls has 14 slot arrays. The Outer walls use various sizes of arrays consisting of: 13 cartridge slots (allowing space for the robotic rails) ■...
Page 150: Reserved Slots
Reserved Slots Reserved Slots There are a total of 230 slots within the library that are reserved (that is, not to be used for data cartridge storage); these are listed in TABLE A-1 Reserved Slots Number of Slots Use for Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges 3-cell arrays: endstop label (top)
Page 151: Figure A-1 Cartridge And Drive Locations - Internal Firmware (1 Of 8) (L203_090)
Cartridge Address FIGURE A-1 Cartridge and Drive Locations – Internal Firmware (1 of 8) (L203_090) 96154 • Revision K Appendix A Cartridge Slot Locations 111...
Page 152: Figure A-2 Cartridge And Drive Locations - Internal Firmware (2 Of 8)(L203_591)
Cartridge Address FIGURE A-2 Cartridge and Drive Locations – Internal Firmware (2 of 8)(L203_591) 112 StreamLine™ SL8500 Modular Library System User's Guide • March 2007 Revision K • 96154...
Page 153: Figure A-3 Cartridge And Drive Locations - Internal Firmware (3 Of 8)(L203_592)
Cartridge Address FIGURE A-3 Cartridge and Drive Locations – Internal Firmware (3 of 8)(L203_592) 96154 • Revision K Appendix A Cartridge Slot Locations 113...
Page 154: Figure A-4 Cartridge And Drive Locations - Internal Firmware (4 Of 8)(L203_593)
Cartridge Address FIGURE A-4 Cartridge and Drive Locations – Internal Firmware (4 of 8)(L203_593) 114 StreamLine™ SL8500 Modular Library System User's Guide • March 2007 Revision K • 96154...
Page 155: Figure A-5 Cartridge And Drive Locations - Internal Firmware (5 Of 8)(L203_594)
Cartridge Address FIGURE A-5 Cartridge and Drive Locations – Internal Firmware (5 of 8)(L203_594) 96154 • Revision K Appendix A Cartridge Slot Locations 115...
Page 156: Figure A-6 Cartridge And Drive Locations - Internal Firmware (6 Of 8)(L203_595)
Cartridge Address FIGURE A-6 Cartridge and Drive Locations – Internal Firmware (6 of 8)(L203_595) 116 StreamLine™ SL8500 Modular Library System User's Guide • March 2007 Revision K • 96154...
Page 157: Figure A-7 Cartridge And Drive Locations - Internal Firmware (7 Of 8)(L203_596)
Cartridge Address FIGURE A-7 Cartridge and Drive Locations – Internal Firmware (7 of 8)(L203_596) 96154 • Revision K Appendix A Cartridge Slot Locations 117...
Page 158: Figure 0-1 Cartridge And Drive Locations - Internal Firmware (8 Of 8)(L203_597)
Cartridge Address Cartridge and Drive Locations – Internal Firmware (8 of 8)(L203_597) FIGURE 0-1 118 StreamLine™ SL8500 Modular Library System User's Guide • March 2007 Revision K • 96154...
Page 159: Table A-2 Cartridge Locations (1 Of 3)
TABLE A-2 Cartridge Locations (1 of 3) Rail Customer Module Columns Notes: Negative numbering starts from the left, center column of drives within the drive module. If an expansion module is added, numbering will be consecutive, starting with column -9 for the expansion module. Column -6 is a PTP area and therefore contains 8-cell arrays, numbered 6 –...
Page 160: Table A-3 Cartridge Locations (2 Of 3)
Cartridge Address TABLE A-3 Cartridge Locations (2 of 3) Rail Right Drive Module Notes: The positive numbering starts from the right, center column of drives within the drive module. If an expansion module is added, numbering will be consecutive, starting from Column +9 for the next expansion module. Column +6 is a PTP area and therefore contains 8-cell arrays, numbered 6 –...
Page 161: Table A-4 Cartridge Locations (3 Of 3)
TABLE A-4 Cartridge Locations (3 of 3) Left Side Rail (Customer Module) Notes: Inner walls begin their numbering from -9 on the left, and +9 on the right. If a storage expansion module is added, column numbering will be consecutive, starting from column -3 on the left and +3 on the right.
Page 162: Hli-Prc Address
Cartridge Address HLI-PRC Address HLI-PRC (Host LMU Interface - Panel, Row, Column) address is a four digit comma- separated value (L,P,R,C) representing LSM, Panel, Row, Column. This addressing scheme is used by HLI (Host LMU Interface) clients, including ACSLS and HSC, to represent library components accessible to those HLI clients.
Page 163: Row
Within each LSM (rail) rows are numbered consecutively from the top down. These start with 1 for the SL8500 and 0 for host. Column SL8500 column numbers are referenced from the customer interface module, where +1 is right of the center of the drive bays and -1 is to the left of the drive bays. The host software reports two columns for each cell storage panel (column 0 and 1) The CAP behavior controlled by host software is as follows: The CAPs service all the LSMs in the library.
Page 164: Operational Considerations
Cartridge Address Operational Considerations To optimize HandBot operations: Mount scratch tapes- selects cartridges based on the LSM (rail) ■ Enter cartridges from the CAP to the closest LSM with free slots ■ The software tries to enter the cartridge to an LSM (rail) adjacent to the CAP. ■...
Page 165: Drive Bay Locations
A P P E N D I X Drive Bay Locations The SL8500 library features automatic detection of drives that are added or replaced. There are four types of addressing schemes for drives: Bay address (the physical location) ■ Internal address (assigned by the library firmware) ■...
Page 166: Internal Address
Internal Address Drive Bay Address (Continued) TABLE B-1 Drive 45 Drive 41 Drive 37 Drive 33 Rail Number Drive Bay Assembly Number 2 Drive 29 Drive 25 Drive 21 Drive 17 Rail Number Drive Bay Assembly Number 1 Drive 13 Drive 9 Drive 5 Drive 1...
Page 167: Hli-Prc Address
Firmware numbering is listed in Firmware Drive Address TABLE B-2 Drive Column -2 Rail Number Row Number Drive Number x, 1, -2, 1, 1 x, 1, -2, 1, 2 x, 1, -2, 1, 3 x, 1, -2, 1, 4 x, 2, -2, 1,1 x, 2, -2, 1, 2 x, 2, -2, 1, 3 x, 2, -2, 1, 4...
Page 168: System Address
System Address The tape drives are associated with and belong to each LSM (numbered 0-3). Each LSM is assigned 16 drives (0-15). Panel 1 is designated as the drive panel. To mount a cartridge tape in a different LSM, the cartridge must go through an internal pass-thru port (the elevator) to the drive.
Page 169: To Locate A Drive
To locate a drive ▼ 1. Logon to the Library Console. 2. Select Tools > System Detail. 3. From the device tree, select the Drive folder. Note – The device tree is the left panel that provides a list of devices attached to the library (drives, CAP, robots, elevator) The status screen displays the SL8500 address, the corresponding drive bay, and the HLI-PRC addresses.
Page 170 Manually Locating a Drive Bay 130 StreamLine™ SL8500 Modular Library System User's Guide • March 2007 Revision K • 96154...
Page 171: Snmp
A P P E N D I X SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application layer protocol that performs network management operations over an Ethernet connection using a User Datagram Protocol (UDP/IP). The Simple Network Management Protocol allows: Libraries to inform the systems administrator of potential problems.
Page 172: Snmp Terms
SNMP CLIENT CLIENT 1. SNMP software application that implements the role of manager. Examples are Sun Microsystems SunNet Manager, HP OpenView and IBM NetView. 2. The Management Information Base (MIB), copied from the library controller card. 3. Ethernet connection (ENET) for the library (HBC card, port 2B—public port).
Page 173 Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)—An NIST-standard cryptographic cipher ■ that uses a block length of 128 bits and key lengths of 128, 192, or 256 bits. AES uses the Rijndael algorithm, officially replacing the Triple DES Method. AES encryption can be done in one pass instead of three and its key size is greater than Triple Desís 168 bits.
Page 174: Snmp Commands
SNMP Commands Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA-1/SHA)—A popular one-hash algorithm used to ■ create digital signatures; it is more secure, but slightly slower than MD5 (see also “Message Digest 5”). (Source: The Internet Society, RFC 3174) Trap/Notification—A message that reports a problem, error, or significant event that ■...
Page 175: Management Information Base
Management Information Base The MIB is a viewable document that contains descriptions about the characteristics for a managed device. These characteristics are the functional elements for that device which can be monitored using SNMP software. Note – SL8500 libraries implement only MIB extensions defined in the SLSERIES- TAPE-LIBRARY-MIB under the private (4) section as shown in FIGURE C-2 Management Information Base Hierarchy...
Page 176: Copying The Mib Text File
SNMP Traps/Notifications Copying the MIB Text File The MIB text resides within the library’s controller card (HBC). Use the Library Console (2.26.00) or higher to copy the MIB text file to your PC. To copy the MIB file ▼ 1. Log on to the library using StreamLine Library Console. 2.
Page 177: Severity Codes
Activity string (such as “HLI move” or “CLI version print”) ■ A descriptive text string ■ Other information may include: Date and time ■ Device address associated with the event ■ User name associated with the activity (such as “HLI host,” “advsrv”) ■...
Page 178 SNMP Traps/Notifications 138 StreamLine™ SL8500 Modular Library System User's Guide • March 2007 Revision K • 96154...
Page 179: Glossary
Glossary Numerics 2NA power configuration that gives the Product Name librswary full AC and DC power redundancy. This configuration allows AC line cords on two separate circuits, either of which can power the entire system. See also N+1. access doorA door on either side of the front facade through which service personnel can enter the library.
Page 180 Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS)Software that manages ACS library contents and controls ACS library hardware to mount and dismount cartridges on ACS drives. automation bezelA tape drive attachment with a locator target for positioning gets and puts to the tape drive.
Page 181 cartridge arrayAn array that holds multiple cartridges. Product Name arrays contain 8, 13, or 14 slots, depending on their location. cartridge biasLeft or right justification of a cartridge within a storage slot, CAP, or tape drive. cartridge moverSee robot. cartridge proximity detectorA component that determines if a slot is empty or contains an unlabeled cartridge during a label reading error recovery procedure.
Page 182 ECMSee electronics control module. electronics control moduleThe assembly that: Processes commands from a host system ■ Coordinates the activities of robots, elevators, pass-thru ports, and tape ■ drives Monitors status inputs from sensors and switches ■ elevatorThe device that transports cartridges vertically, across rail boundaries. emergency power-off (EPO)(1) A safety scheme that allows a “power down”...
Page 183 Fibre ChannelA bidirectional, full-duplex, point-to-point, serial data channel structured for high performance capacity. The Fibre Channel is an interconnection of multiple communication ports, called N_Ports. These N_Ports are interconnected by a switching network, called a fabric, to a point-to-point link, or an arbitrated loop. Fibre Channel is a generalized transport mechanism with no protocol of its own.
Page 184 home libraryIn a library complex of two or more SL8500 libraries connected by PTPs, the library that supplies power and signals to the pass-thru port on its left side (as viewed from the front of the libraries). See also away library. host auditThe process of updating the cartridge VOLIDs and locations (collected by a security audit) in a host CDS.
Page 185 keypad interfaceSee membrane keypad. LibCam MonitoringA feature that provides two cameras, one for each aisle of the library, for viewing activity inside the library. library cameraSee LibCam Monitoring. library complex(1) Two or more Product Name libraries attached to each other with PTPs. (2) Two Product Name libraries attached to each other with a pass-thru port assembly in which the library on the right (as viewed from the front of the libraries) is the home library and the library on the left is the away library for...
Page 186 N+1A power configuration that provides AC power and redundant DC power by adding a second DC power supply to each DC bus. See also 2N. online replacementReplacement or service of a module while the library remains operational. The service person might be required to power off the module before removing or replacing it.
Page 187 primary library interface (PLI)The communication path between the operator panel and the library controller (the HBC card). This consists of Ethernet with TCP/IP and XML. PTPSee pass-thru port. putAn activity in which a robot places a cartridge into a slot or drive. PWAPrinted wiring assembly.
Page 188 service safety doorA motor-driven barrier that separates the service areas of the customer interface module from the rest of the library so that service personnel can safely repair or replace failed library mechanisms while the library continues normal operations. Synonymous with safety barrier. servo power interrupt A signal that removes voltage to a motor if overtravel is detected in the motor or a safety condition exists (for example, the main access door to the library storage...
Page 189 Customer interface module ■ Robotics interface module ■ Drive and electronics module ■ Storage expansion module (optional) ■ TallBot™A high-capacity tall robot. One or two TallBots are used in an SL8500 library. Contrast with HandBot™. The full name is StreamLine™ TallBot™ high-capacity robotics. tape driveAn electromechanical device that moves magnetic tape and includes mechanisms for writing and reading data to and from the tape.
Page 190 vacancy plateA plate that covers an unused bay, such as a drive bay or power supply bay. wrist(1) A mechanism in the robot assembly that allows the robot to access the outer and inner storage walls. (2) A component of the hand assembly that rotates the hand horizontally. 150 StreamLine™...
Page 191: Index
Index Numerics 2N power configuration described 19 access control, SNMP 134 ACSLS described 22 maximum library size 19 version 22 version supported 44 action codes 57 activation password 28 adding a library to the left 32 adding a library to the right 33 addressing CAP 48 drives...
Page 192 mounting 65 present sensor 11 repairing detached leader block 98 reserved slots 110 upside down placement 91 cartridge access port. See CAP cartridge tapes applying labels 91 cleaning cartridge usage 98 color specifications 75 data locations 110 ejecting 52 entering 49 exterior cleaning 97 handling 76 identifying 76...
Page 193 base power configuration 19 configuration 29 detection 21 firmware numbering illustrated 127 models supported 6 N +1 power configuration 19 numbering drive bay 125 hardware 128 HLI-PRC 127 host software 128 SL8500 126 system 128 drop-off slots locations 110 dWWN automatic handling 21 drive addressing 128 dynamic World Wide Naming.
Page 194 height of the library 25 HLI-PRC, drive numbering 127 home library 34 host Ethernet connection 39 Fibre Channel connection 42 library management software 42 described 22 LibraryStation component 44 maximum library size 19 storage management component requirement 22 version 22 HTTP server 43 humidity requirements 25 importing cartridges 49...
Page 195 LibraryStation component 44 license, internal code xxviii loading code 30 logic cards HBC 8 HBT 8 cartridges described 82 universal cleaning cartridge 87 upside down placement 91 write protect switch 96 data cartridge label examples 88 drives,described 7 Gen2 drives 84 label examples 90 cleaning cartridge 89 repairing detached leader block 98...
Page 196 addressing scheme 34 away 34 configuration 31 described 20 disruptive installation 32 home 34 illustrated 33 monitoring 58 nondisruptive installation 32 physical characteristics 21 password activation 28 PDUs 19 pen and stylus 15 physical configurations 1 physical interface 39 physical specifications 25 placing the library in manual mode 60 power configurations 18...
Page 197 door interlock generated xxxvii HBC card generated xxxvii illustrated 51 static electricity safety xxxiii Storage Management Component 43 storage management component 22 StorageTek Customer Resource Center (CRC) e-Partners site TEC telephone number 108 Web site worldwide offices 108 storing cartridges 98 StreamLine Library Console audits 104 configuration entries 27...
Page 198 vertical pass-thru operations 16 VolSafe cartridges described 85 walls cartridge arrays 109 described 109 slot numbering, listed 119 warning eye hazard from laser xxxiv messages in manual xxii warning statement, Taiwan xxviii warnings entering the library procedures 61 exiting the LSM 64 weight of the library 25 weights, tape drives with drive tray 26...
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Sun Microsystems StorageTek StreamLine SL8500 User Manual

Summary of Changes

Figures

Preface

Notices

Safety

1 Introduction

2 Configuration Information

3 Host to Library Communications

4 Library Operation

5 Cartridge Information

6 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

7 Obtaining Maintenance Support

Cartridge Slot Locations

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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