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Chapter 1 — Library Overview
Auto Drive Clean
Auto Drive Clean provides library‐based cleaning of drives without user
intervention. Automated drive cleaning results in fewer failed tape read/
write operations and is the recommended method for cleaning drives.
The Auto Drive Clean feature uses a dedicated cleaning partition for
storing cleaning cartridges. The cleaning partition can be shared by
multiple storage partitions and is used by the library to automatically clean
drives whenever necessary. See Cleaning Partitions and Auto Drive Clean
on page 65.
AutoSupport
AutoSupport configures the library to automatically contact configured
users with messages when specific events occur. It can also be used to open
or update a support ticket and send it to a specified email recipient or to
Spectra Logic Technical Support. See Chapter 11 – Configuring and Using
AutoSupport, beginning on page 339 for detailed information.
Controller Failover
Controller failover configures two Robotics Interface Modules (RIMs), in
the library as a failover pair. One member of the pair (the primary
controller) provides the robotic control path in the partition. The other
controller (the secondary) is designated as the spare. In the event that the
secondary controller detects an internal problem with the primary
controller, it automatically takes over all robotics control operations to
provide uninterrupted operation. See Controller Failover on page 78 for
more information.
Diagnostics and Utilities
Diagnostics and utilities are available through the BlueScale interface.
Selecting a diagnostic or utility displays additional information, including
whether or not it can be run while the library is operating.
In general, the library diagnostics and advanced utilities are only for use under the
Important
direction of Spectra Logic Technical Support.
Drive Lifecycle Management
BlueScale Drive Lifecycle Management (DLM) helps you identify drives
that are experiencing high error rates or other problems. DLM is
automatically enabled when Media Lifecycle Management (MLM) is
enabled. See Chapter 10 – Using Drive Lifecycle Management, beginning
on page 330 for detailed information.
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