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- Page 1 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library System Systems Assurance Guide Part Number: E22579-01 July 2012 Submit comments about this document to STP_FEEDBACK_US@ORACLE.COM.
- Page 2 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library System Systems Assurance Guide E22579-01 Oracle welcomes your comments and suggestions for improving this book. Contact us at STP_FEEDBACK_US@ORACLE.COM. Please include the title, part number, issue date, and revision. Copyright © 2012, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents List of Figures .......................... 5 List of Tables ..........................7 Preface ............................9 Access to Oracle Support ......................9 Product Overview ......................... 11 Modules ........................... 12 Robot ............................13 Vision ............................13 Class 1 Laser Product Notice ....................14 Human Interfaces ........................ - Page 4 Tape Slot Locations ........................27 Slot Maps ..........................28 Default Element Mapping ....................28 Diagnostic and Cleaning Cartridge Locations ..............31 Partitioning Overview ......................33 Partitioning—Feature ....................... 33 Partitioning—General ......................33 Partitioning—Access Control ....................35 Partitioning—Shared Mailslot Behavior ................36 Partitioning—Removing the Feature ...................
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Page 5: List Of Figures
List of Figures FIGURE 1-1 60 Cartridge Library (Front View) ................11 FIGURE 1-2 Base Module and Expansion Module - Rear View ............12 Robot ......................... 13 FIGURE 1-3 FIGURE 1-4 Operator Panel Home Screen ..................14 FIGURE 1-5 Remote Management Interface ................... 15 FIGURE A-1 Base Module Slots of Non-Partitioned SL150 Library .......... - Page 6 6 SL150 Systems Assurance July 2012...
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Page 7: List Of Tables
List of Tables TABLE A-1 Default Starting Element Address and Maximum Number of Elements ...... 28 TABLE A-2 Numbering Key ......................28 Slot Counts for Different Configurations ..............31 TABLE A-3 TABLE B-1 SCSI Commands Affected by the Shared Mailslot Assignment ........37 TABLE B-2 Shared Mailslot Door Locked/Unlocked Conditions .......... - Page 8 8 SL150 Systems Assurance July 2012...
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Page 9: Preface
Preface This guide is intended for anyone involved with planning and performing the ordering of Oracle’s StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library System. Access to Oracle Support Oracle customers have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support. For information, visit http://www.oracle.com/support/contact.html... - Page 10 Access to Oracle Support 10 SL150 Systems Assurance July 2012...
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Page 11: Product Overview
Product Overview Oracle’s StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library System is a rack-mounted, automated tape library containing up to 300 tape cartridges (tapes) with 1 to 20 half- height LTO Ultrium Fibre Channel (FC) or Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) tape drives. -
Page 12: Modules
Modules Modules The SL150 Modular Tape Library is comprised of two types of modules: the base module (designated Module 1) and the expansion module (designated as Modules 2 through 10). The base module is the smallest fully functional library. The base module contains: the front control panel, two 15-slot tape magazines (left and right), a mailslot, one robotic hand, a power supply (with an option to add a second power supply), one tape drive (with an option to add a second drive), and the robotics. -
Page 13: Robot
Robot Robot The robotic mechanisms reside in the base module. The bull wheel is located in the top of the base module. The Z platform cables go through pulleys and wind around the bull wheel. As the bull wheel rotates, the cables lower and raise the Z platform. A hand assembly moves along Z platform rods to provide the track motion. -
Page 14: Class 1 Laser Product Notice
Class 1 Laser Product Notice Class 1 Laser Product Notice The StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library System contains a class-1 laser as defined by IEC 60825-1 Ed. 2 (2007). Human Interfaces There are three ways to interact with the SL150 Modular Tape Library: the operator panel, mailslot, and remote interface. -
Page 15: Snmp
Each of these roles has limits on what screens are seen and what actions can be performed. Refer to the StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library System User’s Guide or the Help system of the remote interface for specific information regarding the user interface. -
Page 16: Partitions
The administrator defines SNMP users and recipients in the SNMP tab of the Settings section of the remote GUI. The MIB can be downloaded using the management interface. Refer to the StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library System User’s Guide or the Help system of the remote interface for specific information. -
Page 17: Environmental Information
Environmental Information Environmental Information Temperature: • Operating: +10° to +40°C (+50° to +104°F) • Non-operating –40° to +60°C (–40° to +140°F) Relative Humidity: • Operating: 20% to 80% non-condensing • Non-operating: 10% to 95% non-condensing The operating environment must adhere to the additional requirements listed in Appendix C, “Controlling Contaminants”. - Page 18 Tape Drives and Media 18 SL150 Systems Assurance July 2012...
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Page 19: Planning
Planning This chapter provides information for consideration when planning for the installation of the StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library System. Multiple LUN Support The SL150 Modular Tape Library uses a single SCSI ID and two logical unit numbers (LUN). LUN 0 controls the tape drive and LUN 1 controls the robotics. The tape drives in the base module provide the bridging function and must be connected to an HBA supporting multiple LUNs (also referred to as LUN scanning). -
Page 20: Drives With Two Ports
Drives With Two Ports • SGX-SAS6-EM-Z SAS-2 Configuration Issues The Solaris 10 Update 8 and later SAS driver disrupts communications between Oracle Solaris and common tape backup applications. The SAS driver only allows one device driver to attach per device (sg, sgen, st, and so forth). Users must have every component in the following list to be affected: •... - Page 21 Because this is not an automatic process, you must monitor drives regularly and respond quickly to cleaning requests. Refer to the StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library System User’s Guide for details on implementing tape drive cleaning. July 2012...
- Page 22 Tape Drive Cleaning 22 SL150 Systems Assurance July 2012...
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Page 23: Ordering
Ordering This chapter provides the following information: • “SL150 Modular Tape Library Part Numbers” • “Cable Part Numbers” on page 24 • “Information on Ordering Media and Labels” on page 26 SL150 Modular Tape Library Part Numbers When ordering a new SL150, use the following part numbers: •... -
Page 24: Cable Part Numbers
Cable Part Numbers 30 cartridge library with an FC drive, a second FC drive, and a second power supply: • 7101750: SL150 library, 30 slots with HP LTO5 half-height FC tape drive • 7101762: SL150 drive, HP LTO5, half-height FC •... -
Page 25: Ethernet Cables
Cable Part Numbers Ethernet Cables The library uses Ethernet cables for network connections. Always use shielded Ethernet cables to connect to a drive installed in a library. The following Ethernet cable part numbers can be ordered with the initial order or as upgrades. -
Page 26: Sas Cables
Information on Ordering Media and Labels • CABLE10800315-Z-A LC-LC, 50/125/ duplex, plenum, 100 meter SAS Cables The following SAS cable part numbers can be ordered with the initial order or as upgrades: • 7100274: 2x1 3M SAS cable • 7100276: 1x1 3M 4X Mini SAS cable, SHLD Note –... -
Page 27: Locations
Locations This appendix describes the SL150 Modular Library System walls (sides), tape slots, and location scheme. Library Walls There are two types of walls in the library: 1. Left side wall, which consists of a 15-cartridge slot magazine array 2. Right side wall, which consists of 15-cartridge slot array magazine and 14- cartridge slot Mailslot magazine array FIGURE A-1 on page 29 FIGURE A-2 on page 30... -
Page 28: Slot Maps
Tape Slot Locations FIGURE A-1 on page 29 through FIGURE A-2 on page 30 illustrate where these terms apply; TABLE A-1 shows the starting element address and the maximum number of each element type when the SL150 library is installed with 10 modules. Slot Maps FIGURE A-1 on page 29 FIGURE A-2 on page 30... -
Page 29: Figure A-1 Base Module Slots Of Non-Partitioned Sl150 Library
Tape Slot Locations FIGURE A-1 Base Module Slots of Non-Partitioned SL150 Library Illustration Legend: 1. Module 1 (Base) 2. Robot 3. Power supplies 4. Mailslots 5. Left magazine front 6. Right magazine front 7. Slots available for customer data tape 8. -
Page 30: Figure A-2 Base Module And Drive Expansion Module Slots (After Configuring Reserved Slots)
Tape Slot Locations FIGURE A-2 Base Module and Drive Expansion Module Slots (After Configuring Reserved Slots) Illustration Legend: 1. Module 1 (Base) 2. Robot 3. Power supplies 4. Mailslots 5. Left magazine front 6. Right magazine front 7. Slots available for customer data cartridges 8. -
Page 31: Diagnostic And Cleaning Cartridge Locations
Tape Slot Locations TABLE A-3 Slot Counts for Different Configurations Module 1 Module 1 + 1 drive expansion module Module 1 + 2 drive expansion modules Module 1 + 3 drive expansion modules Module 1 + 4 drive expansion modules Module 1 + 5 drive expansion modules Module 1 + 6 drive expansion... - Page 32 Tape Slot Locations 32 SL150 Systems Assurance July 2012...
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Page 33: Partitioning Overview
Partitioning Overview The SL150 library can be partitioned into two distinct sections. Briefly stated, this means that instead of one library—with all its cartridge slots, tape drives, and mailslots—being a single entity, the library and these components can now be divided into two sections or partitions. Each partition can be accessed by one host or multiple hosts. - Page 34 Partitioning—Feature • Each partition designates tape drives solely to its partition, the other partition cannot use these tape drives. • Partition users must anticipate how much storage area is needed for their resident tape volumes and the amount of free slots required. Once storage needs are defined for the two partitions within the library, sufficient modules need to be present within the library to accommodate this need.
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Page 35: Partitioning-Access Control
Partitioning—Feature Partitioning—Access Control All hosts that issues commands to a bridged HP LTO-5 drive may also send commands to the library partition. Commands are processed by the partition in which the bridged drive resides. The host sends commands to the drive on LUN 0 and to the library on LUN 1. -
Page 36: Partitioning-Shared Mailslot Behavior
Partitioning—Feature FIGURE B-1 Partitioned SL150 Library (Continued) 7. Mailslots 8. Left magazine front 9. Right magazine front 10. Module 10 (Expansion) 11. Partition 1 resource 12. Partition 2 resource 13. Shared resource 14. Reserved slots (configurable, shared resource) Partitioning—Shared Mailslot Behavior When the library is partitioned, the mailslots are shared between the two partitions. -
Page 37: Table B-1 Scsi Commands Affected By The Shared Mailslot Assignment
Partitioning—Feature TABLE B-1 shows how the SCSI Move and SCSI Read Element Status commands are affected by the shared mailslot assignment. TABLE B-1 SCSI Commands Affected by the Shared Mailslot Assignment Mailslot Assignment Commands from Partition 1 Commands from Partition 2 Unassigned Commands will be processed as Commands will be processed as... -
Page 38: Partitioning-Removing The Feature
Partitioning—Feature TABLE B-2 shows the conditions under which the shared mailslot is either locked or unlocked. A value of “ignored” indicates that the Prevent/Allow Media Removal state for the associated partition does not matter. TABLE B-2 Shared Mailslot Door Locked/Unlocked Conditions Partition 1 Partition 2 Mailslot... -
Page 39: Controlling Contaminants
Controlling Contaminants Environmental Contaminants Control over contaminant levels in a computer room is extremely important because tape libraries, tape drives, and tape media are subject to damage from airborne particulates. Most particles smaller than ten microns are not visible to the naked eye under most conditions, but these particles can be the most damaging. -
Page 40: Contaminant Properties And Sources
Contaminant Properties and Sources numbers, and can easily circumvent many sensitive components’ internal air filtration systems. When computer hardware is exposed to these submicron particles in great numbers they endanger system reliability by posing a threat to moving parts, sensitive contacts and component corrosion. Excessive concentrations of certain gasses can also accelerate corrosion and cause failure in electronic components. -
Page 41: Operator Activity
Contaminant Properties and Sources Submicron particulates are much more dangerous to sensitive computer hardware, because they remain airborne for a much longer period of time, and they are more apt to bypass filters. Operator Activity Human movement within the computer space is probably the single greatest source of contamination in an otherwise clean computer room. -
Page 42: Cleaning Activity
Contaminant Effects Cleaning Activity Inappropriate cleaning practices can also degrade the environment. Many chemicals used in normal or “office” cleaning applications can damage sensitive computer equipment. Potentially hazardous chemicals outlined in the “Cleaning Procedures and Equipment” section should be avoided. Out-gassing from these products or direct contact with hardware components can cause failure. -
Page 43: Shorts
Room Conditions Shorts Conductive pathways can arise through the accumulation of particles on circuit boards or other components. Many types of particulate are not inherently conductive, but can absorb significant quantities of water in high-moisture environments. Problems caused by electrically conductive particles can range from intermittent malfunctioning to actual damage to components and operational failures. -
Page 44: Exposure Points
Exposure Points Unsealed concrete, masonry or other similar materials are subject to continued degradation. The sealants and hardeners normally used during construction are often designed to protect the deck against heavy traffic, or to prepare the deck for the application of flooring materials, and are not meant for the interior surfaces of a supply air plenum. -
Page 45: Filtration
Filtration • Automatic doors should be avoided in areas where they can be accidentally triggered. An alternate means of control would be to remotely locate a door trigger so that personnel pushing carts can open the doors easily. In highly sensitive areas, or where the data center is exposed to undesirable conditions, it may be advisable to design and install personnel traps. -
Page 46: Positive Pressurization And Ventilation
Positive Pressurization and Ventilation Low efficiency filters are almost totally ineffective at removing sub-micron particulates from the air. It is also important that the filters used are properly sized for the air handlers. Gaps around the filter panels can allow air to bypass the filter as it passes through the air conditioner. -
Page 47: Daily Tasks
Cleaning Procedures and Equipment overall commitment to excellence and quality. An effective cleaning schedule must consist of specially designed short-term and long-term actions. These can be summarized as follows: Frequency Task Daily Actions Rubbish removal Weekly Actions Access floor maintenance (vacuum and damp mop) Quarterly Actions Hardware decontamination Room surface decontamination... -
Page 48: Quarterly Tasks
Cleaning Procedures and Equipment Quarterly Tasks The quarterly statement of work involves a much more detailed and comprehensive decontamination schedule and should only be conducted by experienced computer room contamination-control professionals. These actions should be performed three to four times per year, based on the levels of activity and contamination present. All room surfaces should be thoroughly decontaminated including cupboards, ledges, racks, shelves and support equipment. -
Page 49: Activity And Processes
Activity and Processes work and cleaned with a damp sponge as well. Any unusual conditions, such as damaged floor suspension, floor tiles, cables and surfaces, within the floor void should be noted and reported. Activity and Processes Isolation of the data center is an integral factor in maintaining appropriate conditions. - Page 50 Activity and Processes 50 SL150 Systems Assurance July 2012...
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Page 51: Glossary
Glossary This glossary defines terms and abbreviations in this publication. Some of the definitions are taken from other glossaries. The letters in the parentheses that follow some definitions indicate the source of the definition: (A) The American National Standard Dictionary for Information Systems, ANSI X3.172- 1990, copyright 1990 by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). - Page 52 base module The smallest, fully functional library consisting of the base chassis with the midplane, robot, front control panel, mailslot, one or two power supplies, up to two half-height LTO Ultrium tape drives, left magazine, and right magazine. cartridge A storage device that consists of magnetic tape on a supply reel in a protective housing.
- Page 53 encryption The process of changing data into a form that cannot be read until it is deciphered, protecting the data from unauthorized access and use. Ethernet A local-area, packet-switched network technology. Originally designed for coaxial cable, it now also runs over shielded, twisted-pair cable. Ethernet is a 10 or 100 Megabytes-per-second LAN.
- Page 54 An activity in which a robot obtains a cartridge from a slot or drive. gripper The portion of the hand assembly that grasps and holds a cartridge. Graphical user interface. Software that allows the user to control the device through visual screens.
- Page 55 initialization The operations required for setting a device to a starting state, before the use of a data medium, or before implementation of a process. (T) interface Hardware, software, or both, that links systems, programs, or devices. (IBM) internet protocol (IP) A protocol used to route data from its source to its destination in an Internet environment.
- Page 56 mailslot A plastic and metal assembly located in the upper right corner of the base chassis used to enter tapes into the library and to remove tapes from the library. Previous StorageTek libraries called this a CAP (Cartridge Access Port). midplane A card mounted in the base chassis or expansion chassis that is behind the tape slots and in front of the tape drives.
- Page 57 port A specific communications end point within a host. A port is identified by a port number. (IBM) (2) In Fibre Channel, an access point in a device where a link attaches. An activity in which a robot places a cartridge into a slot or drive. power supply An AC to DC power supply that mounts into the rear of a module Module (1–10).
- Page 58 switch In Fibre Channel technology, a device that connects Fibre Channel devices together in a fabric. tape Also known as cartridge, tape cartridge, tape volume, volume, or cassette. tape cartridge A container holding magnetic tape that can be processed without separating the tape from the container.
- Page 59 Z mechanism The robotic assembly mounted at the back of the robot that raises and lowers the arm. The Z mechanism includes a motor, gears, the bullwheel, and the wires and pulleys that hold the arm. As the motor turns, the bullwheel rotates and extends or retracts the wires to lower or raise the arm.
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Page 61: Index
Index contaminants 39 information, SL150 17 Addressing Ethernet, cables 25 USER Physical 27 air quality 39 Fibre Channel mulitmode cables 25 bridged drive 34 filtration 45 bridging interface 11 interface cables 25, 26 cables interface, library control 11 Ethernet 25 Fibre Channel multimode 25 labels, ordering 26... - Page 62 tape slots 27 Numbering Key 28 ordering SL150 23 part numbers fiber optic cables 25 SL150 23 partition 33 Partition-Mailslot assignment 36 partitions 16, 33 placement, data cartridges into slots 27 plenum cables 25 Right side wall 27 riser cables 25 SAS 19 cable part number 26 SCSI MOVE command 36...
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