Spectra Logic Spectra T950V User Manual page 41

Chapter 1 — Library Overview
Component
Monitor Connector
Ethernet Port
Dedicated EtherLib
Port
Memory Card
(behind cover)
RS-232 and CAN
Connectors
August 2019
Description
You can connect a monitor to the LCM and use it to view the BlueScale user
interface instead of using the library's front panel.
Note: The monitor connector on an RCM is only used by service personnel.
The Ethernet port on the LCM connects the library to an Ethernet network and
is used to access the library through the BlueScale web interface using the
Remote Library Controller (RLC). The BlueScale web interface provides access
to all of the options available from the library's operator panel except those that
require physical interaction with the library (for example, importing or
exporting media).
Notes:
 When the module is functioning as the RCM, the left‐most Ethernet port is
only used for troubleshooting by service personnel.
 The Spectra LS has a 10/100/1000BaseT connection.
The right‐most Ethernet port on the Spectra LS is configured as a dedicated
EtherLib port. EtherLib uses this dedicated port to speed communication
between components in the library.
Note: This port cannot be used to access the library through the BlueScale web
interface.
The Secure Digital (SD) memory card in each module stores information
related to its functional role in the library. When the library control module is
installed in the library and powered on for the first time, the library determines
the location and then activates either the LCM or RCM code on the memory
card. Once this is done, the module performs only the functions defined by the
activated code on the memory card. In addition to the code that determines the
module's role in the library, the memory card is used to store the following:
 In the LCM, it stores the library's configuration information, activation keys,
system settings, and partition settings. It also stores the MLM and DLM
databases and information related to the current system status.
 In the RCM, it stores the library's configuration information, system logs, and
inventory.
Notes:
 Two extra memory cards come standard with new libraries for error
recovery.
 Before replacing a memory card, it is important to backup the information it
contains, if possible. See the Spectra T950 or TFinity Memory Card Replacement
guide for more information.
These connectors are only used for troubleshooting by service personnel.
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