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Sun Microsystems Oracle StorageTek SL48 Getting Started

Sun Microsystems Oracle StorageTek SL48 Getting Started

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StorageTek
SL48 Tape Library
Getting started
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Fifth edition: September 2010
Printed in the US
*AH945-96069*
IMPORTANT:
The shipping lock must be removed for the robotics to work
properly. A robot move error is displayed if the shipping lock is not
removed. See Step 1, Removing and storing the shipping lock.
WARNING!
The StorageTek SL48 Tape Library weighs 30.2 kg (66 lb) without
media and 46 kg (101.4 lb) with media (48 cartridges). When moving
the Library, to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
device:
•
Observe local health and safety requirements and guidelines for
manual material handling.
•
Remove all tapes to reduce the overall weight of the device and
prevent cartridges from falling into the robotic path and damaging
the Library.
•
Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the device during
installation or removal.
WARNING!
When placing the Library into a rack, to reduce the risk of personal
injury or damage to equipment:
•
Extend the rack leveling jacks to the floor.
•
Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
•
Install stabilizing feet on the rack.
•
Extend only one rack component at a time. Racks may become
unstable if more than one component is extended.
Front panel overview
Oracle's StorageTek SL48 Tape Library is a self-contained automated
tape library. Below is a figure of the front panel.
1. Power button
2. Magazine and mailslot
4. LCD screen
5. Control keys
7. Magazine
Page 1
3. LEDs
6. Air vents

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  • Page 1 StorageTek IMPORTANT: SL48 Tape Library The shipping lock must be removed for the robotics to work properly. A robot move error is displayed if the shipping lock is not Getting started removed. See Step 1, Removing and storing the shipping lock. WARNING! The StorageTek SL48 Tape Library weighs 30.2 kg (66 lb) without media and 46 kg (101.4 lb) with media (48 cartridges).
  • Page 2 Back panel overview: parallel SCSI Back panel overview: Fibre Channel (FC) 1. 68-pin HD parallel SCSI 2. Fan connectors 3. Power connector 4. Tape drive assembly 1. Fibre Channel ports 2. Fan 5. Ethernet port 6. Serial port (Factory use only) 3.

  • Page 3: Using The Operator Control Panel (Ocp)

    Using the operator control panel (OCP) Using the remote management interface (RMI) The OCP has a power button, four LEDs, five control keys, and an LCD screen. With the OCP, you can monitor, configure, and operate most With the RMI, you can monitor, configure, and operate most Library Library functions from the Library front panel.

  • Page 4: Unpacking The Library

    Locate the adhesive tape holding the storage lock at the top of the Unpacking the Library Library. Remove the adhesive tape, then remove the storage lock and store it as shown. Remove the packaging, accessories, and Library from the box one layer at a time.

  • Page 5: Securing The Rails To The Rack

    Customizing the rails for 10–32 threaded-hole 3 Securing the rails to the rack racks Using two screws with two flat washers from the Standard rack hardware packet, secure the front of one rail to the front of the rack. Using a flat screwdriver, replace the two alignment pins on the front Extend the rail and secure the back of the rail to the rack using two and back of each rail with the pins from the 10–32 threaded-hole rack screws with washers.

  • Page 6: Installing The Library

    Slide the tape drive into the bay until it is firmly seated. Tighten the blue 5 Installing the Library thumbscrews with your fingers to secure the tape drive. Slide the Library onto the rails. Secure the front bezel to the rack using a #2 Phillips screwdriver placed through the small holes in the mounting bracket to tighten the captive screws on each side of the Library.
  • Page 7 • The default SCSI ID of both full-height tape drives is 4. The default 6b Planning the SAS configuration SCSI ID of half-height tape drives is 4 or 5, depending on the loca- tion of the tape drive in the Library as shown below. The server must have a SAS HBA with an external connector.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Library: Sas

    If the tape drive is the last or only device on the SCSI bus, attach a 9b Connecting the Library: SAS terminator to the remaining SCSI connector on the tape drive. Otherwise, attach a SCSI cable to the next device on the SCSI bus. The SAS cable recommended for use with the Library has a mini-SAS Make sure that the last device on the SCSI bus is properly terminated.

  • Page 9: Setting The Date And Time

    To set the administrator password: NOTE: On the OCP, press Enter. The Library is shipped without an administrator password. You must Press Next until the display shows Configuration. Press Enter. set the administrator password initially using the OCP before you Press Enter to change the administrator password.

  • Page 10: Loading Tape Cartridges

    16 Loading tape cartridges Slot numbering You can use the mailslot to import and export tape cartridges. To load or unload more tape cartridges at a time, you can remove the magazines and load the cartridges into them. Use the front panel Operations >...
  • Page 11 Mailslot Ordering media Enabling the mailslot in the left magazine allows you to insert and Use the Ultrium data and cleaning tape cartridges designed for your remove tapes without removing the magazine and without the need for model of Library. To order data and cleaning cartridges please use the the administrative password.
  • Page 12 OCP menu Page 12...

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