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Page 11: Table Of Contents
Autostart Installation ............3-2 Scalar DLC Management GUI .
Page 12 Scalar DLC Rescan SCSI Bus ........... . . 3-11 Create Partitions .
Page 13 Scalar DLC Mailbox ..............5-16 Drives .
Page 14 Trace Viewer Utility ............6-19 Scalar DLC Software Licensing .
Page 15 Scalar DLC Legato Networker ............7-5 HP Omniback .
Page 16 Shut Down the Scalar DLC PC (killamu) ........
Page 17 Scalar DLC Shut Down DAS (shutdown) ..........B-47 Send SNMP Message (snmp) .
Page 18 Scalar DLC ROBAR Guide Installation and Configuration ..........D-2 ROBAR Commands .
Page 19 ADIC Scalar DLC Home Page ........
Page 20 Figure 4-34 Scalar DLC Software Version Code ....... . 4-31 Figure 4-35 GUI Log .
Page 21 Scalar DLC Figure 5-35 Offline Cartridge ..........5-50 Figure 5-36 Physical Storage Slots .
Page 22 Figure 5-84 Operator Panel Tab for the Scalar 10K ......5-119 Figure 5-85 Operator Panel Tab for the Scalar 1000 .
Page 23 Scalar DLC Figure 6-33 Send License via Email ......... 6-23 Figure 6-34 Licensing Before Installation .
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Page 25 Table 3-3 Scalar DLC Software System Name ....... 3-10 Table 4-1 Screen Refresh Icon .
Page 26 Scalar DLC Table 4-34 Log message detail ..........4-30 Table 4-35 Help Contents .
Page 27 Scalar DLC Table 5-40 Physical Partition Properties and Buttons ......5-55 Table 5-41 Partition Creation Properties and Buttons ......5-56 Table 5-42 Users Icons .
Page 28 Scalar DLC Error Codes ........
Page 29 Scalar DLC Table A-3 Element Mapping (Dual-aisle libraries) ......A-7 Table A-4 Media Types .
Page 30 Scalar DLC Table B-38 Explanation of Returned Status for Listd4 Command ....B-27 Table B-39 Parameters for the Listd3 Command ....... B-28 Table B-40 Explanation of Returned Status for Listd3 Command .
Page 31 Scalar DLC Table B-80 Parameters for the View2 Command ....... B-50 Table B-81 Returned Status for View2 Command Explanation .
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Page 33: Introduction
Appendix D ROBAR Guide — provides brief information for using ROBAR Client software. Index 1. Scalar Distributed Library Controller is a trademark of ADIC. Throughout the remainder of this document, we refer to Scalar Distributed Library Controller as Scalar DLC software.
Page 34: Explanation Of Symbols And Conventions
This manual contains the references from the following documents: • Scalar DLC Installation Guide • DAS Administration Guide • Scalar 10K SCSI Reference Guide • Scalar 1000 SCSI Reference Guide • SCSI Primary Commands 2 (SPC-2) • SCSI Primary Commands 3 (SPC-3) •...
Page 35: Customer Assistance
Advanced Digital Information Corporation (ADIC) provides the following types of customer assistance for the Scalar DLC software. Technical Assistance Telephone and e-mail support, as well as training for the Scalar DLC software, are available through ADIC. Contacting Support Depending on how you purchased technical support, telephone support is provided either through your reseller or directly through ADIC.
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Page 37: Description
Scalar DLC Description This chapter provides an overview of the Scalar DLC software that supports the Scalar 1000 and Scalar 10K (single- and dual-aisle) tape libraries. The sections contained are: • System Description on page 2-2 provides a description of Scalar DLC system.
Page 38: System Description
2-1. Figure 2-1 Client Connection The Scalar tape libraries are connected to the Scalar DLC software host via the SCSI bus or the Fibre Channel cable. See Figure 2-2 on page 2-3. For each tape library found during Scan SCSI Bus operation, the Scalar DLC software creates an object called physical library.
Page 39: Logical Library Concepts
Physical Libraries connected to the Scalar DLC Logical Library Concepts In order for clients to have a flexible way to share common resources (physical library), the Scalar DLC uses virtual objects called logical libraries to represent the real device for the client. The Management GUI is used to create and configure these logical libraries.
Page 40: Pc System Requirements
This means for the single-media library with a storage tower (for example, Scalar 10K), no less than two storage partitions should be created in order to cover its storage area completely; the first partition will cover the tower, and the second will cover the linear storage (storage shelves).
Page 41: Cluster Solution Requirements
‘xx’ means 00, 10, 40, and 42. No other models are currently supported. b. The driver is designed by ADIC to execute the SCSI backup applications right on the PC where the Scalar DLC software is installed. No SCSI/FC hardware is required in this case Cluster Solution Requirements The Scalar DLC Cluster solution is provided for the clients using Microsoft Cluster service.
Page 42: Tape Library Requirements
Scalar DLC servers from external threats. For the details about Scalar DLC Cluster solution, refer to Scalar DLC Installation Guide. Tape Library Requirements The library firmware and hardware requirements are described in this topic.
Page 43: Firmware Version
Remote Browser Requirements The Scalar DLC Management GUI takes advantage of very advanced Java2 features that are not supported by all browsers. The browser updates can be initiated from the Scalar DLC software splash page by selecting the Tools and Utilities tab. Refer to the Installation Guide.
Page 44: Graphical User Interface
Scalar DLC Graphical User Interface The Scalar DLC software GUI (also called Management GUI) is based on Web browser technology that guarantees a consistent user interface across all UNIX and Windows platforms. The GUI is available to users, system administrators, and customer engineers. The Management GUI consists of the following components: •...
Page 45: Command Line Interface
Scalar DLC Command Line Interface The command line interface is supported by the DAS version 3.12 application. The DAS application supports numerous third party software applications. Additional information about DAS is contained on this CD-ROM in the DAS Administration Guide document.
Page 46: Service And Maintenance Alerts
Scalar DLC Service and Maintenance Alerts The Scalar DLC software monitors all system resources and automatically notifies the ADIC Technical Assistance Center (ATAC) whenever a service call is required. The information supplied to ATAC includes: • Error detection • Event logging and tracing •...
Page 47: Configuration
Configuration Local administrator rights are required to install the Scalar DLC software and all NOTE: required components. This chapter provides information about logical configuration of the Scalar DLC system for the customer. The sections are: • Autostart Installation on page 3-2 describes the installation order.
Page 48: Autostart Installation
Action Explanation Install software Supplied Launch the installation of appropriate software packages package. Scalar DLC Click-to-install Start Scalar DLC Typical Installation. Refer to Installation Guide. DAS Client Click-to-install Start installation of DAS Client (dasadmin) software. Refer to Installation Guide. 6-00658-02...
Page 49 Click-to-open (txt) The last-minute-information about current release of Scalar DLC software. Release Notes Click-to-open (PDF) The notes on current Scalar DLC release. Refer to Release Notes. Installation Guide Click-to-open (PDF) The manual on install and upgrade the Scalar DLC. Refer to Installation Guide.
Page 50: Scalar Dlc Management Gui
Both the browser-based and application-based Management GUI allow to modify the size of the main Scalar DLC window screen as well as to resize some internal Scalar DLC panes. Do not reduce the Scalar DLC screen below its original size.
Page 51: Browser Pre-Installation
Scalar DLC Management GUI. For a remote browser, the update is required before the browser can launch the Scalar DLC software. For a local browser, the update could be executed manually; but it is best practice to install the browser(s) before launching the Scalar DLC software installation.
Page 52: Java Plug-In
The new versions of both Netscape Navigator  and Internet Explorer  browsers can be downloaded from this page. The Scalar DLC Management GUI that is designed to launch the Scalar DLC software application from a remote host can be downloaded also. The installation steps of the Scalar DLC Management GUI are also described on this page.
Page 53: Launch The Management Gui From A Browser
An administrator (Admin) user, password, and access level are established when Scalar DLC software is installed. The Admin user can be logged into Scalar DLC from this location. At any given time, only one user with administrator rights can log into Scalar DLC. The customer engineer (CE) user, password, and access level also are pre-defined.
Page 54: Launch The Management Gui As An Application
Distributed Library Controller > Scalar DLC Manager, or double-click on the Scalar DLC Manager desktop icon) to enable the host connection window. The operation can be executed either from local host where the Scalar DLC software is installed or from a remote host after the user installs the Management GUI.
Page 55: Configuration
Automatic Configuration ADIC recommends the automatic configuration for typical or first time users. Using the automatic configuration, create a default Scalar DLC configuration for each detected physical library. The automatic configuration creates the configuration by executing the following procedures: Step 1 Scans the SCSI bus for physical libraries.
Page 56: Manual Configuration
Scalar DLC Software System Name Icon Purpose This icon uses the name of the PC where the Scalar DLC software is installed (computer, on the example pictures). To enable all the Management GUI functions, create a working configuration by performing the...
Page 57: Rescan Scsi Bus
Although Management GUI does not have name restrictions for the mailbox NOTE: name, some backup applications do have them. ADIC recommends the name Exx for mailboxes to be used for Export (Eject) operations, and Ixx for mailboxes used for Import (Insert) operations.
Page 58: Create Client
Although Management GUI does not have name restrictions for the pool name, NOTE: some backup applications do have them. ADIC recommends the name Pxx for scratch pools, and CLx for the clean pools. The pool name and assigned cartridges can be changed later through the Configuration > Logical >...
Page 59: Configure Clean Manager
A re-initialization of the library is necessary if the library properties are changed. NOTE: Additional Configuration The following actions are not required to operate the Scalar DLC software, but they are useful. Configure Email Notifications To notify the customer via email that the given operation has been performed: Step 1 Log on the Management GUI as administrator.
Page 60: Update Atac Settings
Refer to Create Rule on page 4-16. The Scalar DLC database contains the email addresses of all users (refer to NOTE: User on page 5-60) and the email addresses that were entered manually during...
Page 61: Main Menu Operations
Scalar DLC Main Menu Operations This chapter describes the Scalar DLC Management GUI Menu operations. The Management GUI screen is divided into three areas. • The upper portion of the screen contains the Main Menu bar. Refer to Main Menu Bar on page 4-2.
Page 62: Main Menu Bar
Main Menu Bar Screen Refresh Icon The broad black bar containing the red ADIC logo is a screen refresh icon. It also contains the user- to-host connection status (as at the example picture, User admin connected to computer, where admin is the username and computer is either the Scalar DLC host name or the Scalar DLC cluster name).
Page 63: Wizards
Exit Close and exit the current applet or application and log off the user. Wizards The Wizards section contains the wizard-based engines used to create some Scalar DLC internal elements. It contains the following options: • Create Configuration. Creates the logical library according to the user-specified values (library name, assigned client, etc.).
Page 64: Figure 4-2 Select Physical Library
Figure 4-3 Select Logical Library Accept the default name or enter the desired name. ADIC recommends accepting the default name while being sure not to duplicate the name of existing libraries. Refer to table below for an explanation of the selections.
Page 65: Figure 5-3 Library
Scalar DLC Table 4-5 Select Logical Library Areas Name Operation Description Name of new Logical Enter Enter the new logical library name. Library The next dialog is Configuration Method selection. See figure below. Figure 4-4 Select Configutration Method The possible configuration methods are described in table below.
Page 66: Figure 4-5 Select Media
Scalar DLC Figure 4-5 Select Media Select the media for the single-media library. Refer to table below for an explanation of the selections. Table 4-7 Select Media Name Operation Description Detect media type Select Select the media type for the single-media library. Refer Media Types on page A-9.
Page 67: Figure 4-7 Select Mailbox
The next dialog is Client selection. See figure below. Figure 4-8 Select Client Accept the default name or enter the desired name. ADIC recommends accepting the default name while being sure not to duplicate an existing client name. Refer to table below. Main Menu Bar...
Page 68 Scalar DLC Table 4-10 Select Client Areas Name Operation Description Select the type Select DAS Client creates the DAS client with all parameters by of new Client default. Always available if the DAS Client support is installed. SCSI Client creates the SCSI Client assigned to the first free LUN of the first existing Target.
Page 69: Assign Partitions
Scalar DLC Figure 4-10 Configuration Complete Refer to table below for an explanation. Table 4-12 Configuration Complete Areas Name Operation Description Operation list Supplied The list of operations executed by configuration wizard. Assign Partitions This section is accessible only for users with administrative privileges.
Page 70: Figure 4-12 Partitions Not Contained
Scalar DLC Figure below appears when the selected logical library contains no partitions. Figure 4-12 Partitions Not Contained Refer to table below for an explanation of the selections. Table 4-13 Partition Areas Name Operation Description Select Logical Select The logical library to assign/unassign partition(s).
Page 71: Create Ticket
This section is accessible for all users. NOTE: Ticket is a brief report of the problem encountered by the user that should be solved by ADIC Technical Assistance Center (ATAC). After the ticket that describes the problem is created, the email notification is sent to ATAC.
Page 72 The issue originator contact phone number. number System Serial Supplied The system serial number (taken directly from the Scalar Number DLC Database). The Ticket Priority and Description dialog is the next step in the wizard process. A priority is selected, and a description of the problem is entered.
Page 73 Scalar DLC Table 4-17 Ticket Priority and Description Areas Name Operation Description Select a priority Select Critical means the problem must be solved immediately. for the ticket Highest priority. Urgent means that solving the problem is very important but not critical. High priority.
Page 74 Scalar DLC Table 4-18 Ticket Category Areas Name Operation Description Select a Select Do not know means the problem category is unknown. problem Operator means the problem source is an operator error. category that Hardware means the problem source is a hardware error.
Page 75 Scalar DLC Table 4-19 Ticket Device, Library, and Client Areas Name Operation Description Is the problem Select Select the client from the combo box if the problem related related to a with a client. specific client The Ticket Service Code dialog establishes the service code associated with the problem.
Page 76: Create Rule
The Scalar DLC software contains rules for monitoring system events either by sending notification via email or directly to the Management GUI. In addition, system rules are generated by the Scalar DLC software itself. The user can define rules that will operate in a similar manner. Refer to the...
Page 77: Table 4-22 Event Specification
Scalar DLC Table 4-22 Event Specification Error Physical Logical Event Event Group Specific Event Client code Library Library Start supervisor Statistical SDLC supervisor has None None None been started Stop supervisor Statistical SDLC supervisor has None None None been stopped...
Page 78 Scalar DLC Table 4-22 Event Specification (Continued) Error Physical Logical Event Event Group Specific Event Client code Library Library New firmware Statistical New firmware has loaded been loaded to None physical library New firmware Statistical New firmware has loaded been loaded to...
Page 79 Scalar DLC Table 4-22 Event Specification (Continued) Error Physical Logical Event Event Group Specific Event Client code Library Library Not ready: device is General An erroneous becoming ready situation has been encountered Illegal request: General An erroneous destination full situation has been...
Page 80: Figure 4-21 Rule Name
Operation Description Enter the name Enter The rule name. ADIC recommends using names describing for the new rule the meaning of the rule. The Rule Event dialog continues the wizard process. The event group and specific event must be specified here.
Page 81: Figure 4-22 Rule Event
Scalar DLC Figure 4-22 Rule Event Refer to table below for the definitions. Table 4-24 Rule Event Areas Entry Operation Description Event group Select Event group selection. Refer to Table 4-22 on page 4-17. Notification of Select Event selection. Refer to...
Page 82 Scalar DLC Table 4-25 Rule Event Location Areas Entry Operation Description Send notification if event is Select Client selection. Refer to Table 4-22 on page related to the following device 4-17. To be notified about a specific Enter An error code listing. Refer to...
Page 83 Scalar DLC Figure 4-25 Rule Notification Receiver Refer to table below for the definitions. Table 4-27 Rule Notification Receiver Areas Entry Operation Description Choose the user who should Select A selection from the user list. receive this notification Next Click Go to the next wizard dialog (Summary).
Page 84: Figure 4-27 Rule Email
Scalar DLC Table 4-28 Rule Email Destination Areas Entry Operation Description Delete Click Delete the entry from the list. Click Add an entry to the list. See Figure 4-27. Choose an email template Select Choose a selection from the combo box. Only valid template (matched the rule) could be selected.
Page 85: Extended Service
View Log. Contains the online log viewer window. Refer to View Log on page 4-28. Registration Information Selecting the Registration Information opens the Registration Information pane. It shows the customer’s personal information that was entered during installation of the Scalar DLC software. Main Menu Bar 4-25...
Page 86 SDLC serial Supplied The Scalar DLC serial number. number SDLC location Enter The Scalar DLC location. SDLC dial-in Enter The Scalar DLC dial-in number. number ATAC contact Select The Scalar DLC ATAC contact region (North America or Europe). 4-26 6-00658-02...
Page 87: Connect To Rmu
Cancel Click Close the pane without saving changes. If the Email Notification field is not checked, the Scalar DLC will never CAUTION: sent notifications via email. Connect to RMU Selecting the Connect to RMU opens the Remote Management Unit (RMU) connection pane. It allows to connect to the remote management unit.
Page 88: View Log
Scalar DLC View Log Selecting the View Log opens the online log viewer window. Refer also to the Log Viewer Utility on page 6-12. Figure 4-31 View Log: standard mode Table below describes the details. Table 4-32 View Log: standard mode...
Page 89: Figure 4-32 View Log: Advanced Mode
Scalar DLC Table 4-32 View Log: standard mode (Continued) Name Operation Description Record Double-click Opens the log message detail window. See Figure 4-33 on messages page 4-30. Double-clicking on the record message opens the log message detail window. See Figure 4-33 on page 4-30.
Page 90: Figure 4-33 Log Message Detail
Scalar DLC Table 4-33 View Log: advanced mode (Continued) Name Operation Description Critical errors Check Show critical error messages. Double-click on the record message to open the log message detail window. Figure 4-33 Log Message Detail Table below describes the record fields.
Page 91: Help
Contains browser-based HTML help files that cover installation, operation, and service. This information appears in a separate window. The contents, index, search engine, and bookmarks are accessed from this window. License A copy of the Scalar DLC software license agreement can be viewed from this Agreement pane. About The Scalar DLC software and component code versions can be viewed from this pane.
Page 92: Gui Log
Scalar DLC GUI Log The GUI Log is located at the bottom portion of the screen. It shows the list of messages that reflects the operations executed in the Management GUI during the current session. Use the scrollbar if the list is large or the message is long.
Page 93: Gui Tabs
Expanding the tree does not select branches from the tree. NOTE: The top of the tree always indicates the Scalar DLC controller. As each branch of the tree is expanded and selected, the properties for that branch of the tree appear. An explanation of the tree objects is described in table below.
Page 94 Scalar DLC Table 5-1 Tree Objects (Continued) Object Icon Description Physical The name of the physical device. The color of the library indicates the library state of the library. The state of the library also is indicated in parenthesis next to the name of the library.
Page 95: Table 5-2 Logical Library States
Scalar DLC Table 5-1 Tree Objects (Continued) Object Icon Description Drive slot For a blue drive slot name, a cartridge is present in the slot. Refer to Table 5-8 on page 5-5. For a black drive slot name, the slot is empty. Refer to...
Page 96: Table 5-6 Storage Slots
Scalar DLC Table 5-5 Partition Class and State Class State Icon Description Storage Online Contains the range of storage slots that are either the linear storages or the tower storages. Offline Import/Export Online Contains the range of mailbox slots. Offline...
Page 97: Table 5-8 Drive Slots
Scalar DLC Table 5-7 Mailbox Slots State Icon Color Description Not compatible Gray The slot is not compatible with the library. Missing Gray The slot is physically missing. Table 5-8 Drive Slots State Icon Color Description Occupied, online Blue The slot contains a cartridge. The robot is online...
Page 98: Tabs Structure
Scalar DLC Tabs Structure The internal structure of the Scalar DLC Management GUI tabs is summarized in the following list. • Library Tab. Main working area. Refer to Library Tab on page 5-7. • Configuration Tab. Managing and reviewing the library, SCSI Target, client, and user configuration.
Page 99: Library Tab
The Library Tab allows to operate the configured logical libraries. As the Library Tab is opened, in the Select Components area of the pane the Controller appears. Figure 5-2 Library Controller Selecting the Controller displays the Scalar DLC host PC property list. Table 5-11 Controller Properties and Buttons Property/Button...
Page 100: Library
Scalar DLC Library In the Select Components area of the pane, selectable Libraries appear. Clicking the expand button causes an element expansion. Figure 5-3 Library Selecting the Library branch displays the list of properties in the Properties area of the pane.
Page 101: Cartridges
These partitions are assigned to some logical libraries. A single partition can be assigned to two or more logical libraries. It is in the concepts of the Scalar DLC. Such apparitions are called “shared”, and the inventory operation affects all partitions assigned to the logical library.
Page 102: Figure 5-4 Cartridges
Scalar DLC Figure 5-4 Cartridges Selecting Cartridges causes the list of properties to appear in the Select Cartridge area of the pane. Table below shows the details. Table 5-13 Cartridge Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Volser Select The volume serial number, a cartridge name. Each cartridge has one volser.
Page 103: Home Position
5-12. Home Position The cartridge home position concept is a basis of cartridge move operations in the Scalar DLC Management software. Every cartridge appearing in the library immediately gets a home position in the first free storage slot of appropriate type (for example, Generic DLT slot for DLT IV or SDLT cartridges;...
Page 104: Drag And Drop Operations
Scalar DLC After the home position is assigned to the cartridge, it becomes available for move operations. The Import operation inserts the cartridge from a mailbox to the home position; the Dismount operation moves the cartridge from a drive to the home position. If the Mount operation has been executed and the cartridge is moved to a drive, the home position is saved and cannot be occupied by another cartridge.
Page 105: Cartridge State
Scalar DLC This operation is allowed only for the GUI administrators and users with NOTE: appropriate priority. After the Move button is pressed, a Move Cartridge to Destination pop-up window appears. Figure 5-6 Move Cartridge to Destination Select the destination area on the left. The list of slots for this area will be shown on the right (both partition-name and LSCI coordinates are indicated).
Page 106 Scalar DLC Table 5-15 Cartridge States (Continued) Cartridge Command Icon Description state status Reverse Not active The optical disk is moved to the drive, and its other side is mounted ready for the read/write operations. The cartridge is not active until the Dismount is done.
Page 107: Pool
Scalar DLC Table 5-15 Cartridge States (Continued) Cartridge Command Icon Description state status Being flipped Not active The optical disk in drive slot is being flipped. If the cartridge state was mounted, after the operation is executed it will be reverse mounted, and vice versa.
Page 108: Mailbox
To select a cartridge for the operation, click on it. <Ctrl>+Click allows multiple cartridge selection, for the multiple Export/Import operations. Multiple Mount/Dismount/Move operations are not allowed in the Scalar DLC Management GUI. Mailbox In the Select Components area of the pane, selectable Mailboxes appear. Clicking the expand/ collapse button causes an element expansion.
Page 109: Drives
By default, the cartridges are sorted by media type, in ascending order. Click on the approptiate column title to change the sorting order. To select cartridge for the operation, click on it. <Ctrl>+Click allows multiple cartridge selection, for the multiple Import operations. Multiple Mount/Move operations are not allowed in the Scalar DLC Management GUI. Drives In the Select Components area of the pane, selectable Drives are displayed.
Page 110: Figure 5-9 Drives
Scalar DLC Figure 5-9 Drives Selecting the Drives causes the list of properties to appear in the Select Drive area of the pane. Table below shows the details. Table 5-17 Drives Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Name Select The drive name.
Page 111: Table 5-17 Drives Properties And Buttons
To select drive for the operation, click on it. <Ctrl>+Click allows multiple drive selection, for the multiple Export operations. Multiple Dismount/Move operations are not allowed in the Scalar DLC Management GUI. Library Tab...
Page 112: Configuration Tab
Scalar DLC Configuration Tab The Configuration Tab is designed to view and update the configuration of the various Scalar DLC system components. The Configuration Tab contains an additional level with the following tabs: • Logical Tab. Managing library logical configuration, cartridges, pools, mailbox areas, drives.
Page 113: Library
Scalar DLC Table 5-18 Logical Controller Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description CPU Identifier Supplied The CPU identifier CPU Vendor ID Supplied The CPU vendor identifier CPU Speed Supplied The CPU speed Total Physical Memory Supplied The total physical memory size...
Page 114: Partition
Scalar DLC Selecting the Library branch causes the list of properties to appear in the Properties area of the pane. Table 5-19 Logical Library Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Name Enter Logical library name (editable). Supplied Logical library identification number.
Page 115: Figure 5-12 Logical Partition
Scalar DLC Table 5-5 on page 5-4 shows the different partition classes. Figure 5-12 Logical Partition Table below indicates the list of properties displayed in the Properties area of the pane. Table 5-20 Logical Partition Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon...
Page 116: Pool
Scalar DLC Table 5-20 Logical Partition Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Inventory range Click Initialize a range of elements, assign home positions to cartridges if necessary. A pop-up inventory range window appears. See Figure 5-13 on page 5-24.
Page 117: Assign Media To Pool
Scalar DLC Table 5-21 Pool Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Name Enter Pool name. Refer to Table 7-2 on page 7-4. Supplied Pool identification number. Media Pool type Supplied Pool type (data/clean) Allocate remove Supplied Allocation after removal is not supported.
Page 118: Cartridge
Scalar DLC Figure 5-15 Assign/Unassign Cartridges to Pool The left pane contains all available media of appropriate type that are not assigned to the pool. The right pane contains all cartridges that are already assigned to the pool. Select a cartridge that should be assigned to the pool (or removed from it) and press the appropriate arrow button.
Page 119: Figure 5-16 Normal Cartridge
Scalar DLC Figure 5-16 Normal Cartridge Selecting the Cartridge branch causes the list of properties to appear in the Properties area of the pane. Table 5-22 Cartridge Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Name Supplied Name (volser), stable for a normal cartridge.
Page 120 Scalar DLC Table 5-22 Cartridge Properties and Buttons (Continued) Property/Button Icon Operation Description Owner Supplied The cartridge owner (client), if any. Media type Supplied Media type, stable for a normal cartridge. Select Media type, changeable for a foreign cartridge. Use count...
Page 121: Mailbox
Scalar DLC Figure 5-17 Foreign Cartridge Refer to Table 5-22 on page 5-27 for the details. Mailbox In the Select Components area of the pane, selectable Mailboxes appear. Clicking the expand/ collapse button results in an element expansion. Configuration Tab...
Page 122: Figure 5-18 Mailbox
Scalar DLC Figure 5-18 Mailbox Selecting the Mailbox branch displays the list of properties in the Properties area of the pane. Table 5-23 Mailbox Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Name Enter Mailbox name. Refer to Table 7-2 on page 7-4.
Page 123: Assign Slots To Mailbox
If the DAS interface is used, the mailbox names must adhere to the DAS NOTE: standards. ADIC recommends “Exx” and “Ixx” as names for the Export and Import mailboxes respectively (they can consist of the same mailbox slots). Assign Slots to Mailbox The pop-up window allow assigning insert/eject slots to the existing mailbox and unassigning the slots from it as well.
Page 124: Figure 5-20 Storage Slot
Scalar DLC Figure 5-20 Storage Slot Selecting the Storage slot branch displays the list of properties in the Properties area of the pane. Table 5-24 Storage Slot Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Name Supplied Slot name. Supplied Slot identification number.
Page 125: Mailbox Slot
Scalar DLC Table 5-24 Storage Slot Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Exclusive Supplied The reservation may be either normal (another owner reservation can un-reserve the slot) or exclusive (only the owner can change the reservation). Update Click Save the slot properties after edit.
Page 126: Drive
Scalar DLC Table 5-25 Mailbox Slot Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Supplied Slot identification number. Physical Supplied Slot physical (SCSI) coordinate. coordinate Robot1 Supplied The slot coordinate in Robot1 (None means the slot is coordinate assigned to another robot).
Page 127: Figure 5-22 Drive
Scalar DLC Figure 5-22 Drive Selecting the Drive branch displays the list of properties in the Properties area of the pane. Table 5-26 Drive Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Name Enter Drive name. Refer to Table 7-2 on page 7-4.
Page 128: Create Library
A-7. If the DAS interface is being used, the drives are to be named according to the NOTE: DAS standards. ADIC recommends using names no more than 9 alphanumeric characters long and beginning with a letter. Create Library Under the Controller properties, the Add new Logical Library button appears. Clicking it opens a pop-up library creation pane.
Page 129: Assign Partition
Scalar DLC Figure 5-23 Logical Library Creation Table below indicates the list of properties displayed in the Properties area of the pane. Table 5-27 Logical Library Creation Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Name Enter New logical library name.
Page 130: Create Pool
Scalar DLC Only administrator users can assign the partitions. For the user without NOTE: administrative privileges, the Assign Partition button is disabled. There exists a more powerful engine for the multiple partition assignment NOTE: operation. It is accessible from the Main Menu bar. Refer to...
Page 131: Figure 5-25 Pool Creation
Scalar DLC Only administrator users can create the pools. For the user without NOTE: administrative privileges, the create pool button is disabled. Figure 5-25 Pool Creation Table below indicates the list of properties displayed in the Properties area of the pane.
Page 132: Create Mailbox
Scalar DLC Table 5-29 Pool Creation Properties and Buttons (Continued) Property/Button Icon Operation Description Help Click Open online help for the current pane. Pool names are unique for a logical library. Using the default name ensures NOTE: uniqueness. Create Mailbox Under the Library properties, the Add new Mailbox button appears.
Page 133: Physical Tab
If the DAS interface is being used, the mailbox names must adhere to the DAS NOTE: standards. ADIC recommends using “Exx” and “Ixx” as names for the Export and Import mailboxes respectively (they can consist of the same mailbox slots).
Page 134: Figure 5-27 Physical Controller
Scalar DLC Figure 5-27 Physical Controller Table below indicates the list of properties displayed in the Properties area of the pane. Table 5-31 Physical Controller Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Rescan number Enter The number of Rescan SCSI Bus operations done.
Page 135: Library
There are two sets of properties associated with a physical library. • Properties. • Media Rules For the Scalar 1000, Scalar 10K, and Scalar 10K DA tape devices only the NOTE: Properties tab is available. Properties Figure 5-28 Physical Library Properties...
Page 136 Quantum DLT 4000 drive). To improve the situation, a Media rules feature has been provided so the Scalar DLC administrator can assign a correct media type to the range of volsers. The typical rule is, “if the cartridge is in the specified volser range and has the specified media domain, check whether it has the specified media type.“...
Page 137: Figure 5-29 Media Rules
Scalar DLC The Scalar 1000, Scalar 10K, and Scalar 10K DA libraries do not support the NOTE: Media Rules feature. The media rules do not work automatically and require the manual appliance NOTE: and confirmation. The media rules feature should be used only by very experienced CAUTION: users.
Page 138 Scalar DLC Table 5-33 Media Rules Property/Button Icon Operation Description Click Add a new media rule. A pop-up window opens, refer to Create Media Rule on page 5-46. Remove Click Remove an existing rule. Apply Click Apply the selected rule. A pop-up window opens, refer Apply Media Rule on page 5-46.
Page 139: Robot
2 for dual-aisle robots). State Supplied Robotic controller state. Refer to Table 5-4 on page 5- Barcode mode Supplied Barcode reader is always active for the Scalar robots. Start Click Start the robot that is currently offline. Configuration Tab 5-47...
Page 140: Offline Cartridge
Scalar DLC Table 5-34 Robot Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Stop Click Stop the robot that is currently online. Update Click Update the robot parameters after edit. Help Click Open online help for the current pane. Figure 5-33...
Page 141: Figure 5-34 Offline Cartridges
Scalar DLC The offline cartridges could either save their home position (if they were removed from the library in either stored, ejected, or mounted state), or lose it (if they were removed in problem box or unloaded state). If the offline cartridge resided in the home position right before it was removed, this coordinate is saved.
Page 142: Figure 5-35 Offline Cartridge
Scalar DLC Table 5-35 Offline Cartridges Property/Button Icon Operation Description Volser Supplied Data cartridge offline, home position is free. Cleaning cartridge offline, home position is free. Data cartridge offline, home position is occupied. Cleaning cartridge offline, home position is occupied.
Page 143: Storage Slots
Scalar DLC Table 5-36 Offline Cartridge Properties Property/Button Icon Operation Description Volser Supplied Offline cartridge name. Home position Supplied An offline cartridge home position. Occupied by Supplied A cartridge that occupies offline cartridge home slot, if any. Offlined at Supplied The date (mm/dd/yyyy) when the cartridge has gone to offline.
Page 144: Mailboxes
Scalar DLC Figure 5-36 Physical Storage Slots Selecting the Storage Slots displays a list of properties in the List of Slots area of the pane. Table 5-37 Storage Slots Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Name Supplied The slot name. The icon also shows the slot state.
Page 145: Drives
Scalar DLC Figure 5-37 Physical Mailboxes Selecting the Mailboxes displays a list of properties in the List of Slots area of the pane. Table 5-38 Mailboxes Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Name Supplied The slot name. The icon also shows the slot state.
Page 146: Partition
Scalar DLC Figure 5-38 Physical Drives Selecting the Drives displays a list of properties in the List of Slots area of the pane. Table 5-39 Drives Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Name Supplied The slot name. The icon also shows the slot state.
Page 147: Figure 5-39 Physical Partition
Scalar DLC Only administrator users can modify or remove the partition. For the user without NOTE: administrative privileges, the operation buttons remain disabled. Figure 5-39 Physical Partition Table below indicates the list of properties displayed in the Properties area of the pane.
Page 148: Create Partition
Scalar DLC Table 5-40 Physical Partition Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Ranges Supplied The element ranges of selected class and type inside the current physical library. The ranges already occupied with the partitions are shown in gray, and the partition name is indicated. The ranges that are free for the new partition are shown in black.
Page 149: Users Tab
Users Tab The user is the person who has the rights to log on the Scalar DLC Management GUI. All users have access to the Users Tab. Users that are known to the Scalar DLC software are indicated by different icons.
Page 150: Table 5-43 User Privileges
Yes/No library diagnostic Acknowledge • Acknowledge the notification Yes/No No/Yes notification Ticket • Update problem report No/Yes manipulation • Close problem report • Remove problem report The starting Users pane shows the properties of Scalar DLC host PC. 5-58 6-00658-02...
Page 151: Figure 5-41 User Controller
Scalar DLC Figure 5-41 User Controller Selecting the Controller causes the Scalar DLC host hardware property list to appear. Table 5-44 User Controller Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description CPU Identifier Supplied The CPU identifier CPU Vendor ID Supplied...
Page 152: User
Scalar DLC User The Select Component area of the pane indicates a list of users. When the user is selected from the list, the user is highlighted. Figure 5-42 User Selecting the User branch displays the list of properties in the Properties area of the pane.
Page 153: Create User
Scalar DLC Table 5-45 User Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Change password Check If the field is checked, the password and confirm fields become editable. Otherwise, user’s password cannot be changed. Note that the user cannot change own password.
Page 154: Figure 5-43 User Creation
Scalar DLC Figure 5-43 User Creation Table below indicates the list of properties displayed in the Properties area of the pane. Table 5-46 User Creation Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Logon Name Enter User logon name. Access Level...
Page 155: Clients Tab
Open online help for the current pane. Clients Tab Clients connect to the Scalar DLC software through various interfaces. This release of Scalar DLC software supports application-based DAS, ROBAR, and SCSI clients. A host software application client connects through the DAS or ROBAR interface, or SCSI.
Page 156: Das Client
Scalar DLC Figure 5-44 DAS Interface Pane Operational buttons are present in the DAS interface pane on the right. Table 5-48 DAS Interface Operational Buttons Button Icon Operation Description Add new Click Pop-up client creation window appears. Refer to Create...
Page 157: Figure 5-45 Das Client Properties
Respond When Check Scalar DLC software returns an error if a client tries to Eject Area Full eject a cartridge into an eject area with no free slots. Dismount Before Don’t...
Page 158 Help Click Open online help for the current pane. If a firewall exists between the client host and the Scalar DLC, the DAS/ACI NOTE: firewall PC should be specified under the client host name. Refer to Installation Guide, Installing DAS Client section.
Page 159: Figure 5-46 Das Client Drives
Scalar DLC Drives The Drives pane shows the list of all drives in the library, defines what drives are defined to the current client, shows the drives reserved by the client, and allows the status to be changed. Figure 5-46...
Page 160: Figure 5-47 Define Drives
Scalar DLC Table 5-50 DAS Client Drives Property/Button Icon Operation Description Down Click De-allocates the selected drive for the client, the drive should be empty. Has the same effect as the DAS command “allocd drive DOWN”. Refer to DAS Administration Guide.
Page 161: Figure 5-48 Das Client Volsers
Scalar DLC Figure 5-48 DAS Client Volsers Table 5-51 DAS Client Volsers Property/Button Icon Operation Description Reserving Supplied Reserving volser list. Select Range The volser range. It can be either a single volser or a range separated by a hyphen.
Page 162: Figure 5-49 Reserve/Define Volser Range
‘defined’, and can be accessed and managed only by its owner. The ownership can be changed either by the client himself or by the Scalar DLC Management GUI administrator. The client cannot reserve or define only half of an optical disk. Only the whole NOTE: disk can be reserved/defined.
Page 163: Figure 5-50 Das Client Aliasing
Media Supplied The media type in the library accessible by the client. Default Supplied The same media type that is in the Scalar DLC-DAS specification. Refer to Media Types on page A-9. Alias Select The media type as in the client specification.
Page 164: Create Das Client
Respond When Check Scalar DLC software returns an error if a client tries to Eject Area Full eject a cartridge into an eject area with no free slots. Dismount Before Don’t...
Page 165: Scsi
Help Click Open online help for the current pane. If a firewall exists between the client host and the Scalar DLC, under the client NOTE: host name, specify the DAS/ACI firewall PC name. Refer to Installation Guide, Installing DAS Client section.
Page 166: Scsi Client
Scalar DLC Figure 5-52 SCSI Pane Table 5-54 SCSI Operational Buttons Button Icon Operation Description Add new Click Pop-up client creation window appears. Refer to Create Client SCSI Client on page 5-81. Help Click Open online help for the current pane.
Page 167: Figure 5-53 Scsi Client Properties
Scalar DLC Only administrator users can modify or remove clients. For the user without NOTE: administrative privileges, the operation buttons are disabled. Properties The SCSI Client Properties pane indicates the main client properties. Figure 5-53 SCSI Client Properties Selecting the Client branch causes the list of properties to appear in the Properties area of the pane.
Page 168 Scalar DLC Table 5-55 SCSI Client Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Priority Select Low means the client-sent commands have the lowest priority in a queue. Refer to Queue Tab on page 5-97. Medium means the client-sent commands have the standard priority in a queue.
Page 169: Figure 5-54 Scsi Client Mode
Scalar DLC Figure 5-54 SCSI Client Mode The details about SCSI Client Mode Parameters can be found in the Scalar 10K NOTE: Operator Guide and the Scalar 1000 Operator Guide (Mode Sense (1Ah) Response). Table 5-56 SCSI Client Mode Parameters and Buttons...
Page 170: Table 5-56 Scsi Client Mode Parameters And Buttons
Scalar DLC Table 5-56 SCSI Client Mode Parameters and Buttons (Continued) Property/Button Icon Operation Description Extended res Don’t Whether the Read Element Status and Request Volume check Element Address commands return extended element status information. Vendor Ascq Don’t The ASC/ASCQ returned if a Move Media command is check issued to an incompatible location.
Page 171: Figure 5-55 Scsi Client Drives
Scalar DLC Figure 5-55 SCSI Client Drives Table 5-57 SCSI Client Drives Parameters and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Target Supplied The element coordinate as seen to the client. Element Supplied The element, as shown in the Management GUI. Physical Supplied The element physical coordinate.
Page 172: Figure 5-56 Scsi Client I/E Slots
Scalar DLC Figure 5-56 SCSI Client I/E Slots Table 5-58 SCSI Client I/E Slots Parameters and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Target Supplied The element coordinate as seen to the client. Element Supplied The element, as shown in the Management GUI.
Page 173: Create Scsi Client
Scalar DLC Figure 5-57 SCSI Client Storages Table 5-59 SCSI Client Storages Parameters and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Target Supplied The element coordinate as seen to the client. Element Supplied The element, as shown in the Management GUI. Physical Supplied The element physical coordinate.
Page 174 Scalar DLC Figure 5-58 SCSI Client Creation Properties Table below indicates the list of properties displayed in the Properties area of the pane. Table 5-60 SCSI Client Creation Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Name Enter The client name.
Page 175: Robar
Scalar DLC On;y after the client is assigned to the LUN 0 of any target, then all CAUTION: other clients assigned to the non-zero LUNs of this target are activated. ROBAR Figure 5-59 ROBAR Interface Pane Table below indicates the properties displayed in the Properties area of the pane.
Page 176: Robar Client
Scalar DLC The ROBAR interface must be valid before the ROBAR client can be CAUTION: created either manually or by the configuration wizard (refer to Create Configuration on page 4-3). Changing the port number applies to all ROBAR clients. The supervisor restart NOTE: is required.
Page 177: Create Robar Client
Scalar DLC Table 5-62 ROBAR Client Properties and Buttons (Continued) Property/Button Icon Operation Description Library Select The client works with the selected logical library. Client Host Name Enter The host name of the computer running the client software (DNS name for the local or remote host,...
Page 178: Figure 5-61 Robar Client Creation
Scalar DLC Only the administrator users can create the clients. For the user without NOTE: administrative privileges, the create client button is disabled. It is recommended that the default name be accepted, but it is not required. Be sure that the name specified manually does not duplicate an existing client name.
Page 179: Scsi Target Tab
5-74. The SCSI client (either a person or a software application) connects to the Scalar DLC via the LUN object that is shown to it as a part of the Target on a SCSI bus. One LUN may contain one client (SCSI Client).
Page 180: Port
Depending on the command stream direction, the ports are operating either in Initiator or Target mode (called Initiator ports or Target ports). The Scalar DLC works with the Target ports only, the initiator mode is not used for the port configured as Target. The configuration of the Target mode...
Page 181: Figure 5-62 Port: Scsi
Scalar DLC The SCSI ports cannot be configured by means of the Scalar DLC Management NOTE: GUI because they are built-in external system objects. The Scalar DLC software can only use them or indicate that the port is not usable.
Page 182: Target
Scalar DLC Table 5-65 SCSI Port Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Max number of Supplied The maximum number of LUNs that can be configured LUNs for the targets of the SCSI port. World wide name Supplied (only for the Fibre Channel) The world wide port name, hexadecimal.
Page 183: Figure 5-64 Scsi Target
Help Click Open online help for the current pane. For the details of the SCSI command format, refer to: • SCSI Reference Manual for the Scalar 10K library. • SCSI Reference Manual for the Scalar 1000 library. Configuration Tab 5-91...
Page 184: Logical Unit Number (Lun)
Scalar DLC The not active Target becomes active after a client (SCSI Client) assigned to the LUN 0 of this target. Refer to SCSI Client on page 5-74. The newly created target already contains LUN 0. If the other LUNs are NOTE: required, they should be created manually.
Page 185 Scalar DLC Figure 5-65 SCSI LUN Selecting the LUN branch causes the list of properties to appear in the Properties area of the pane. Table 5-67 SCSI LUN Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description LUN ID Supplied LUN ID (internal).
Page 186: Create Target
Scalar DLC The LUN 0 cannot be removed manually. It is deleted only with the Target. NOTE: The not active LUN becomes active after a client (SCSI Client) assigned to it. Refer to SCSI Client on page 5-74. Because of interface properties, only one SCSI Client can be assigned to the NOTE: single LUN.
Page 187: Create Lun
Scalar DLC Table 5-68 SCSI Target Creation Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description LUN Vendor ID Select LUN vendor ID. LUN Product ID Select LUN product ID. The format of the data transferred from/to the SCSI initiator. LUN Firmware Enter The firmware revision level, short form.
Page 188: Figure 5-67 Scsi Lun Creation
Scalar DLC Figure 5-67 SCSI LUN Creation Table below indicates the list of properties displayed in the Properties area of the pane. Table 5-69 SCSI LUN Creation Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description LUN ID Supplied LUN ID (internal).
Page 189: Events Tab
5-104. Queue Tab The Queue Tab shows the queue of commands currently accepted and executed by the Scalar DLC software. Typically these commands are sent by client backup applications. This tab is accessible for all users. The operation buttons are active for the NOTE: Admins only.
Page 190: Figure 5-68 Queue Tab
Scalar DLC Figure 5-68 Queue Tab Table 5-70 Queue Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Time Select The current command arriving/execution time (HH:MM:SS format). A command status is indicated here (see below). Running/ Select The command is running or preparing to be executed.
Page 191: Monitoring Tab
Scalar DLC Table 5-70 Queue Properties and Buttons (Continued) Property/Button Icon Operation Description Cancel Click Cancel command execution and remove command from list. Raise priority Click Raise waiting command priority. Lower priority Click Lower waiting command priority. Stop Click Stop command execution. The command remains idle.
Page 192: Acknowledge Tab
In the Event List area of the pane, every event is detailed in a series of single rows. The description of the event is copied from the internal table of events. The event information for the current login session is updated automatically, but the information is lost after the Scalar DLC Management GUI is closed.
Page 193: Figure 5-70 Acknowledge Tab
If the Acknowledge button is clicked after an event is selected from the Event List, the event is acknowledged by the Scalar DLC software. If a rule associated with the event specifies a service ticket, the Scalar DLC software service generates the service ticket. Refer to...
Page 194: History Tab
Scalar DLC Table 5-73 Acknowledge Tab Event Classes (Continued) Event Class Color Checked Description Statistical Dark Blue Statistical notifications are displayed. Statistical notifications are not displayed. Service Call Green Service Call notifications are displayed. Service Call notifications are not displayed.
Page 195: Figure 5-71 History Tab
Scalar DLC Figure 5-71 History Tab In the Filter Events area of the pane, there are seven predefined event classes. Each class of the event is shown in a different color. Table 5-75 History Tab Event Classes Event Class Color...
Page 196: Rules Tab
Scalar DLC In the Event List area of the pane, each event is detailed in a series of single rows. The description of the event is copied from the internal table of events. The event information for all login sessions is updated automatically.
Page 197: Figure 5-72 Rules Tab
Scalar DLC Figure 5-72 Rules Tab Table below indicates the list of properties displayed in the Properties area of the pane. Table 5-77 Rule Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Rule Name Enter Rule name. State Check Yes means the rule is active.
Page 198 Scalar DLC Table 5-77 Rule Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description User Select The user who should acknowledge the notification (GUI only). Generate ticket Check Whether a ticket should be generated after acknowledge (GUI only). Update Click Save the rule properties after edit.
Page 199: Service Tab
• Error Log. The errors occurred in the physical library. Refer to Error Log on page 5-109. The Command Log and Error Log features are not available for the Scalar 1000 NOTE: library. Command Log The Command Log feature is not available for the Scalar 1000 library.
Page 200: Figure 5-73 Command Log
Scalar DLC Figure 5-73 Command Log The command log for the selected library appears in the Logs area on the right pane. Table 5-78 Command Log Operational Buttons Button Icon Operation Description Save to file Click Save log to file.
Page 201: Error Log
The email will be sent successfully only if the email parameters of the current NOTE: user are valid. Refer to User on page 5-60 for the details on the user’s email parameters. Error Log The Error Log feature is not available for the Scalar 1000 library. NOTE: Service Tab 5-109...
Page 202: Diagnostic Tab
Scalar DLC Figure 5-75 Error Log The error log for the selected library appears in the Logs area on the right pane. Table 5-80 Error Log Operational Buttons Button Icon Operation Description Save to file Click Save log to file.
Page 203: Figure 5-76 Diagnostic Tab
Scalar DLC Figure 5-76 Diagnostic Tab The result of the diagnostic test appears in the Diagnostic Information area on the right. In the Select Diagnostic area, the list of different diagnostic tests is shown. Service Tab 5-111...
Page 204: Atac Calls Tab
The ATAC Calls tab shows the list of report issues (tickets) either created by the customer or generated automatically. This tab is accessible only by Customer Engineers (CE) and the users with the NOTE: ticket management rights. All CEs are a part of the ADIC Technical Assistance Center (ATAC). 5-112 6-00658-02...
Page 205: Figure 5-78 Atac Calls Tab
Scalar DLC Selecting the ATAC Calls Tab pane is the first step to solving a problem. A written description of the problem is shown under the ticket properties. Tickets can be generated manually by the customer or automatically by a notification rule. The customer creates tickets with the help of the Ticket wizard launched from the Management GUI main menu.
Page 206: Figure 5-79 Start Repair
Scalar DLC Table 5-83 Ticket Properties and Buttons Property/Button Icon Operation Description Supplied The ticket ID (generated by the Scalar DLC software or applied manually by the CE). Originator Supplied The ticket originator. Telephone Supplied The originator’s phone number. Priority Supplied The problem priority selected by the originator.
Page 207: Table 5-84 Start Repair
Scalar DLC Table 5-84 Start Repair Property/Button Icon Operation Description CE Name Enter The CE name. It indicates a person assigned by ATAC as responsible for solving a problem. Start Time Supplied The start time of the repair. Service Code...
Page 208: Figure 5-80 Repair
Scalar DLC Figure 5-80 Repair Table 5-85 Repair Property/Button Icon Operation Description End Time Supplied The time repair ended. Travel h. Enter The time required to travel to the customer site. Logistics h. Enter The time for administrative functions associated with the repair.
Page 209 Cancel Click Return to the Repair dialog. Close the ticket for me Check The Scalar DLC software closes the problem ticket automatically. See figure below for the Non-Fixed Problem Confirmation dialog. Figure 5-82 Not Fixed Problem Confirmation Table 5-87...
Page 210: Figure 5-83 Repair History
Ticket AR Supplied The AR registration number supplied by ATAC support. End Time Supplied The Scalar DLC software service supplies the end time. Travel h. Supplied The travel time for arriving at the customer location. 5-118 6-00658-02...
Page 211: Operator Panel Tab
This tab mimics the operator panel on the actual device and provides an interactive path between the operator and the library indicators and push-buttons that control the library. The Scalar 10K DA library has two different robots and respectively two NOTE: different operator panels.
Page 212: Table 5-89 Operator Panel Indicators And Buttons
The vendor ID, library type, date, and time are shown on the operator LCD screen. Screen The operations with push-buttons are indicated here, too. The Locked indicator is lit whenever the I/E station is locked (only for Scalar 1000 libraries). The Power On indicator is lit whenever the Control Module is connected to the power source, the Control Module switch, and the AC Power Compartment(s) circuit breakers are ON.
Page 213: Cluster Tab
This tab is available only when the Scalar DLC is installed as a Cluster solution. NOTE: When the Scalar DLC software is installed on the host, it can be accessed by this host name (for example, computer). In a Cluster solution, there are two ways: either login to the active host (for example, sdlcclust2) or use a cluster virtual name (for example, sdlccluster).
Page 214: Figure 5-86 Cluster Tab
Supplied Cluster Node1 name and status. Node2 Supplied Cluster Node2 name and status. State node1 Supplied Scalar DLC state on Node1. State node2 Supplied Scalar DLC state on Node2. IP address Supplied The IP address of the current cluster host.
Page 215: Tools And Utilities
DLC software license. Database Tool To launch the tool, right-click on Scalar DLC status icon, or launch a shortcut: Start > Programs > ADIC Distributed Library Controller > Scalar DLC DB Tool. This tool can execute a backup, a compact or a restore of a database, as well as create schedules for the backup and compact jobs.
Page 216: Database Backup
Scalar DLC Table 6-1 Log On Areas (Continued) List Operation Description User Supplied SQL user with the admin rights (disabled for the trusted connection). Enter Password Supplied SQL user password (disabled for the trusted connection). Enter Integrated Check The user tries to access the database via trusted connection.
Page 217: Table 6-4 Table
Scalar DLC Table 6-2 Database Backup List Operation Description Database Supplied The original database name. Name Supplied The database name. This entry default adds BackupDev to the end of the original name. This entry is disabled for the compact process.
Page 218: Database Compact
Clear the dialog and exit. Database Compact This feature reduces the Scalar DLC database file size to save the disk space and increase the database usability. The Compact Database comment can be executed only when the Scalar DLC software is stopped. Any attempt to execute the operation when the Scalar DLC software is working displays an error message.
Page 219 Scalar DLC Figure 6-4 Database Compact Dialog Table 6-4 Database Compact List Operation Description Database Supplied The original database name. Command Supplied The command associated with the compact. Execute Click Immediate execution of the command. Schedule Check Schedule the task. See Figure 6-5.
Page 220 Scalar DLC Figure 6-5 Compact Schedule Dialog Table 6-5 Compact Schedule List Operation Description Job Name Supplied The original database name. Occurs Select A daily compact. A weekly compact. A monthly compact. Daily/ Select Daily specifies the job execution days.
Page 221: Database Restore
This feature imports the Scalar DLC database contents either from the regular backup (databases) or external file (disk). The Restore Database command can be executed only when the Scalar DLC software is stopped. Any attempt to execute the operation when the Scalar DLC software is working displays an error message.
Page 222: Scsi Target Port Tool
Database Restore Dialog (restore from device) SCSI Target Port Tool To launch the tool, right-click on Scalar DLC status icon and select Tools > SCSI Target Port Tool. The Scalar DLC SCSI Target Port Tool is designed for monitoring and operating the system SCSI Target ports.
Page 223 Scalar DLC Immediately after the Scalar DLC software and the Target drivers are installed, the SCSI Target ports can be disabled. To make them operational, enable the ports via the SCSI Target Port tool. Enable only the ports that should operate in Target mode. An attempt...
Page 224: Cluster Configurator Tool
This tool should be used only for the Scalar DLC installed as a cluster solution. Immediately after the Scalar DLC software is installed on both cluster nodes launch the cluster configurator tool. It can be found on the Scalar DLC Installation CD with the following path: Scalar_DLC\Cluster\SDLC_ClusterConfig.exe.
Page 225: Problem Report Tool
DLC software from cluster to basic (non-cluster) mode. If this is executed on a cluster, the Scalar DLC failover solution will not function. However, the Scalar DLC itself will work in a basic mode (as if it has been installed on standalone PC).
Page 226: Log Viewer Utility
To launch the tool, right-click on the Scalar DLC status icon and select Tools > Log Viewer. This tool is designed to view the logs of Scalar DLC software operations if an error situation has appeared and the error content is needed.
Page 227: Figure 6-14 View Event
Warning Warning messages. Something is not working as it should; however, there is no danger. The Scalar DLC functions are enabled and the operation has finished successfully. Error Error messages. They typically contain the description of the operation that has been canceled because of error.
Page 228: Figure 6-15 Result Description
Scalar DLC Table 6-10 Log Viewer Menu Operations Menu Description Help Log Viewer current version. Figure 6-15 Result Description Enter the error number (for example, 0x00000005) and click Lookup to see the error content (in the example code, Access is denied).
Page 229: Trace Manager Utility
Close the pane without saving the changed options. Trace Manager Utility To launch the tool, right-click on Scalar DLC status icon and select Tools > Trace Manager. Trace Manager tool is designed for tracing the execution of Scalar DLC software objects.
Page 230: Figure 6-21 Group Level
Scalar DLC Table 6-13 Trace Manager Main Window (Continued) List Operation Description Tracing Active Supplied Shows Yes if the Tracing process is started, No if it is not. Start time Supplied Shows the start time and current time for the Tracing process.
Page 231: Figure 6-23 Add Object
Scalar DLC Table 6-15 Class Level List Operation Description Class Supplied Class name. Level Select The sensitivity level where one is minimum and five is maximum. Click Saves the options and exit this pane. Cancel Click Closes the pane without saving the changed options.
Page 232: Figure 6-25 Object Level
Scalar DLC Figure 6-25 Object Level Table 6-18 Object Level List Operation Description Object Supplied Object name. Level Select The sensitivity level where one is minimum and five is maximum. Click Save the options and exit this pane. Cancel Click Close the pane without saving the changed options.
Page 233: Trace Viewer Utility
Set the current tracing options as default. Trace Viewer Utility To launch the tool, right-click on Scalar DLC status icon and select Tools > Trace Viewer. The Trace Viewer tool is designed for viewing the trace files generated by Trace Manager Utility on page 6-15 during execution of the Scalar DLC software.
Page 234 Scalar DLC Table 6-21 Trace Viewer Menu Operations Menu Description File Typical trace-file operations: current, open, exit. View Viewer options: show current record context using <Enter> (see Figure 6-29 on page 6-20), show toolbar, show status bar, refresh using <F5>.
Page 235: Scalar Dlc Software Licensing
Scalar DLC Scalar DLC Software Licensing The Scalar DLC software will run for a “grace period” of 30 days after installation without a license. Thereafter, a license key is required to keep the software running. This key should be obtained by contacting ATAC before the 30-days trial period expires.
Page 236 Scalar DLC Table 6-23 Licensing Dialog List Operation Description About Click Provide a brief description of the license. At the first step of License request process the customer must choose the license request file. Figure 6-31 License Request File Table 6-24...
Page 237: Figure 6-33 Send License Via Email
Product Information Supplied Scalar DLC version is shown here. Product Serial # Enter Scalar DLC serial number. It is obtained from the Scalar DLC Database, but the user may still edit it. Customer Supplied Customer information obtained from Scalar DLC Database Information is shown here.
Page 238: Installing License
CAUTION: Figure 6-34 Licensing Before Installation Installing License After obtaining the License string from ADIC Technical support, perform the following: Step 1 Launch ADIC Licensing through Start > Programs > ADIC Distributed Library Controller > ADIC Licensing. See Figure 6-30 on page 6-21.
Page 239: Figure 6-35 Authorization String
Time-based License Although the typical ADIC license is permanent, it may be only time-based. This NOTE: means that after the specified period of time, the Scalar DLC software will not function unless a new license is installed. Table 6-28 Time-based License...
Page 240: Cluster License
CAUTION: for the changes take effect. Cluster License Although there is no license wizard for Scalar DLC Cluster solution, there is a special sequence to install the license for the cluster. Step 1 Start Scalar DLC software on Node1. Request the license. Refer to...
Page 241: Troubleshooting
Scalar DLC Troubleshooting This section contains useful general troubleshooting information if a customer encounters problems during installation or normal usage. Refer to Troubleshooting Applications on page 7-2 for information about third party applications. Refer to Error Codes on page 7-7 for a list of error codes used in the ATAC Calls Tab and in the Rules Tab and Create Rule wizard.
Page 242: Troubleshooting Applications
Services. 2. Find the SQLSERVERAGENT service and start it manually. 3. Start Scalar DLC supervisor service either manually (from the same Services window) or via the Scalar DLC state icon (gray penguins) on the toolbar. SCSI and Fibre Channel Target Mode Driver Initiator driver(s) must be activated in the system before the Target driver(s) are installed.
Page 243: Installing Initiator Driver
1. Make sure that you have a manufacturer disk with the appropriate software driver for your adapter, or you have downloaded this driver from the manufacturer’s web-site to the temporary folder. ADIC also offers the required drivers at the <%Scalar DLC Install_CD%>\Drivers\Initiator folder.
Page 244: Snc Issues
If the SCSI Clients use SNC as an interface between Initiator (client) and Target (Scalar DLC) host, and the command is sent when the Scalar DLC is down, the Target objects mapped on SNC will disappear so the client cannot send the commands later even after the Scalar DLC software is up again.
Page 245: Legato Networker
ACI_MEDIA_TYPE=mediatype; export ACI_MEDIA_TYPE (mediatype is an ACI media type (for example, ACI_DECDLT) used by client application; use the value that corresponds the media present in the logical library configured by Scalar DLC; refer to Installation Guide, Install DAS Client section).
Page 246: Installing New Slots
Installing New Slots When the new slot (for example, drive) is installed in the physical library, perform the following actions so that the Scalar DLC has the correct reflection of the current hardware. Step 1 Install the slot(s), make all proper connections according to the library Operator Guide.
Page 247: Error Codes
The insert/eject station was opened and closed - update I/E station cells, retry Unexpected hardware failure - retry Invalid volser Invalid drive name The drive is in use Scalar DLC is not active Invalid area name The dynamic area became full, insertion stopped The drive is allocated by another client Error Codes...
Page 248 Scalar DLC Table 7-3 Scalar DLC Error Codes (Continued) Error Code Description The cartridge is not mounted The cartridge belongs to another pool The drive is in cleaning Invalid pool name The area is full (occurs during ejecting) The drive is allocated exclusively by another client...
Page 249 Scalar DLC Table 7-3 Scalar DLC Error Codes (Continued) Error Code Description Assigning volser to mailbox failed List cartridge failed in database Get cartridge failed in database Get property of cartridge failed in database Create destination failed in NS List destination failed in NS...
Page 250 Scalar DLC Table 7-3 Scalar DLC Error Codes (Continued) Error Code Description List template failed in NS Remove template failed in NS Get list of rules failed in NS Get rule's properties failed in NS Create new rule failed in database...
Page 251 Scalar DLC Table 7-3 Scalar DLC Error Codes (Continued) Error Code Description Dismount of cartridge has failed Dismount of drive has failed Control of library has failed Query of library status has failed Invalid destination for move operation Element is not inventoried...
Page 252: Email Notifications Example
Company Name: {Scalar DLC Installation} Call Type: {not available} Call Subtype: {not available} Device: {not available} System Serial Number: {ADIC Scalar 1000 #111111111} Item Serial Number: {not available} Service Action Code: 80 Service Action Code Modifier: <12345678> Service Action Code Description: <Failures detected in the X-axis Servo system.>...
Page 253: Application Notes
Scalar DLC Application Notes This topic contains the following important information. • Glossary on page A-2 provides the glossary of significant terms. • Element Addressing on page A-7 describes the element addressing. • Application Notes on page A-9 shows the media and element types.
Page 254: Glossary
See Cleaning cartridge. Cleaning medium Either a person or backup application that connects to the Scalar DLC via the Client client interface. Each client is assigned to a logical library, and from the client side this library appears as the actual device.
Page 255 The application provided by ADIC that represents the client part of the DAS dasadmin interface, as well as the Scalar DLC software that represents the server part. Distributed Automatic media library Server. A widely used client interface. Requires only valid TCP/IP connection between server (Scalar DLC host) and client PC.
Page 256 Scalar DLC Table A-1 Terms Term Explanation Input/Output unit. The device that contains a pack of insert/eject slots which can I/O unit be accessed from outside the library only as a single unit. The physical library usually contain several I/O units.
Page 257 See Event rule. Rule The list of notification messages that describe the Scalar DLC working process. Scalar DLC Can be viewed from outside even when the Scalar DLC software itself is stopped. See Barcode reader. Scanner The data cartridge that is considered as empty and ready-to-write.
Page 258 The operation of ejecting the cartridge from drive to prepare it for a move. Most Unload Scalar drives execute this command automatically. A person that can log on the Scalar DLC Management GUI and monitor the commands to execute or perform certain operations manually. Different users User may have different access levels and/or different rights.
Page 259: Element Addressing
Scalar DLC Element Addressing The slots in the tape libraries are mapped to the SCSI elements of physical library by the Scalar DLC physical library object. In the single-aisle libraries, the mapping is identical to the original picture. Table A-2...
Page 260: Figure A-2 Element Addressing (Dual-Aisle Library
Scalar DLC Figure A-2 Element Addressing (dual-aisle library) The Management GUI also indicates the LSCI coordinates used by ROBAR and (sometimes) DAS software. The LSCI coordinates consists of 5 character pairs. The first four characters signify the ‘name' or the number of the device. The third pair of characters signifies the column in which the position is located.
Page 261: Application Notes
• Drive Types on page A-11. Media Types The asterisk (*) means the medium is supported by the Scalar 1000 library. The NOTE: plus (+) means the medium is supported by the Scalar 10K library (both single- and dual-aisle models).
Page 262: Storage Types
Storage Types The asterisk (*) means the storage slot is supported by the Scalar 1000 library. NOTE: The plus (+) means the storage slot is supported by the Scalar 10K library (both single- and dual-aisle models). Table A-5 Storage Types...
Page 263: Drive Types
SDLT Drive Types The asterisk (*) means the drive is supported by the Scalar 1000 library. The NOTE: plus (+) means the drive is supported by the Scalar 10K library (both single- and dual-aisle models). Table A-7 Drive Types Type...
Page 264: Table 4-18 Table
3480 ADIC 8490 (3490) 3490E SDLT 220 Quantum Quantum DLT (Low DLT IV SDLT 220 Profile) SDLT SDLT 320 Quantum Quantum DLT (Low DLT IV SDLT 320 Profile) SDLT a. Currently used only in Scalar 100 Dell series. A-12 6-00658-02...
Page 265: Das Guide
Scalar DLC DAS Guide This topic provides an overview of the DAS Client software that is a part of Scalar DLC software product. The sections are: • System Description on page B-2. • Commands Overview on page B-3. • DAS Commands on page...
Page 266: System Description
DAS Client software runs as an application under Windows NT, Unix, Windows 9x, and so forth. This is a client software product designed to provide shared access to a member of the ADIC library family by up to 50 separate clients who run from entirely separate platforms while using various media in the library system.
Page 267: Commands Overview
• Activate and deactivate barcode reading for mount, move and eject from DAS • Shutdown Scalar DLC supervisor • Shutdown Scalar DLC and operating system Client Management • Reserve/release a drive for a client • Reserve/release a volser for a client •...
Page 268: Define And Reserve
Scalar DLC Define and Reserve Although the DAS Client may typically access all resources of the library which is configured to it, there are situations when the access rights need to be temporarily modified. Define means the client may access only the defined drives and/or cartridges. The defined resource could be used by several clients.
Page 269: Das Commands
Scalar DLC Table B-1 Define and Reserve Features Command Used Define Used Reserve scr_mount drive, volser drive, volser scr_set volser volser scr_unset volser volser show drive, volser show2 drive, volser typelist drive typelist2 drive unload drive view volser view2 volser...
Page 270 Scalar DLC database for a specified range. removes foreign media from the catalog. unload operates the buttons on the drive (for example, unload button) by the robotics.
Page 271: Reserve Drive (Allocd
The configuration of scratch pools, clean pools, and insert/eject areas should be NOTE: executed via the Scalar DLC Management GUI. The configuration of Define Range and Reserve Range can be done from both Management GUI and client side as well.
Page 272: Reserve Volsers (Allocv
Scalar DLC The explanation of the parameters for the allocd command follows. Table B-6 Parameters for the Allocd Command Parameter Explanation drive drive whose status is to be changed. UP, FUP, new reservation status. EXUP, normal reservation of empty drive.
Page 273: Activate Barcode Reader (Barcode
The barcode command activates or deactivates the barcode reader of the specified robotic controller for carry, mount, and eject commands, but only for those commands sent by the DAS to the Scalar DLC. dasadmin barcode robotnumber ON|OFF Barcode reading remains active for inventory and insertion even when barcode reading is deactivated.
Page 274: Move A Medium To The Slot (Carry
Catalog Foreign Volume (catf) The catf command creates the association between the symbolic volser and the slot in the I/O unit. The Scalar DLC software has no special operations with the foreign media NOTE: because every cartridge placed in the I/O is found by a library after the inventory command is executed, and then it is considered as a normal cartridge.
Page 275: Get Device Information (Cellinfo
Scalar DLC dasadmin catf [-t media-type] volser coordinate See below a list and an explanation of the parameters for the catf command. Table B-12 Parameters for the Catf Command Parameter Explanation media-type media type, for example, 3590. Refer to Media Types on page A-9.
Page 276: Drive Cleaning (Clean
The Scalar DLC software manages the cleaning cartridge and controls the amount of time spent by the cleaning cartridge in the drive. The Scalar DLC clean manager must be configured already (that can be only done in Scalar DLC Management GUI, via Drive Properties pane).
Page 277: Table 4-26 Table
The dismount command will not function if the medium has not been unloaded from the drive. The number of retries can be configured in the Scalar DLC Management GUI, NOTE: via the Drive properties pane.
Page 278: Eject Media (Eject3
That means all cartridges in the range will be ejected. The appropriate message displays in the Scalar DLC log if the I/O unit is full. Ejection continues automatically once the I/O unit has been cleared and closed.
Page 279: Eject Media (Eject
That means all cartridges in the range will be ejected. The appropriate message displays in the Scalar DLC log if the I/O unit is full. Ejection continues automatically once the I/O unit has been cleared and closed.
Page 280: Eject Cleaning Media (Ejectcl
Scalar DLC The appropriate message displays in the Scalar DLC log if the I/O unit is full. Ejection continues automatically once the I/O unit has been cleared and closed. With the environment variable DAS_EJECTAREAFULL=1 the command will be canceled (with the message EAREAFULL), if the eject area is full.
Page 281: Send Email Message (Email
That means all cartridges in the range will be ejected. The appropriate message displays in the Scalar DLC log if the I/O unit is full. Ejection continues automatically once the I/O unit has been cleared and closed.
Page 282: Display Volsers Of The Optical Disk (Getvoltoside
Scalar DLC The assignment is configured in Scalar DLC Management GUI, via Cartridge Properties pane. Refer to Cartridge on page 5-26. See below an explanation of the parameter for the getvolsertodrive command. Table B-24 Parameters for the Getvolsertodrive Command Parameter...
Page 283: Insert Media (Insert2
Scalar DLC Insert Media (insert2) The insert2 command causes the Scalar DLC to place all media in the specified insertion range in slots in the library. The volsers of the inserted media appear. dasadmin insert2 -n area dasadmin insert2 -c area cleanpool See below a list and an explanation of the parameters for the insert2 command.
Page 284: Shut Down The Scalar Dlc Pc (Killamu
Scalar DLC If the volser found in the occupied slot has a valid home position in the Scalar DLC database, the old home position is saved. If the volser home position is invalid or volser has no home position, the inventory command assigns to it a new home position in the first free storage slot of the appropriate type.
Page 285: Table 5-14 Table
Scalar DLC Table B-29 Parameters for the List3 Command Parameter Explanation client client for which the active commands are to be displayed. nSIze optional parameter, 15 by default. This number directs dasadmin how many array elements should be allocated. If there are more entries then nSize, additional entries would not be transferred and shown.
Page 286: Display All Active Commands (List2
Scalar DLC Table B-30 Explanation of Returned Status for List3 Command Display Explanation individ_no not used type MONT mount command KEEP dismount command INVT insert command MOVE eject command PINV inventory/partinventory command SHUT shut down (killamu) INCL Insert Clean EJCL...
Page 287: Table B-32 Explanation Of Returned Status For List2 Command
Scalar DLC client = CLIENT request = 1 individ_no = 0 type = PINV StartCoord = LW01010101 EndCoord = LW01020101 client = CLIENT request = 7 individ_no = 0 type = MONT volser = 100001 drive = Drive1 client = CLIENT...
Page 288: Display All Active Commands (List
MONT mount command. KEEP dismount command. INVT insert command. MOVE eject command. PINV inventory/partinventory command. SHUT Scalar DLC shut down (killamu). INCL Insert Clean. EJCL Eject Clean. BACO Barcode on/off. CLDR clean command. EJEC eject2 command. VINV volserinventory command.
Page 289: Display Drive Assignment (Listd5
INVT insert command MOVE eject command PINV inventory/partinventory command SHUT Scalar DLC shut down (killamu) INCL Insert Clean EJCL Eject Clean BACO Barcode on/off This command is supported for compatibility reasons. It is limited to only a small NOTE: number of commands.
Page 290: Table B-35 Parameters For The Listd5 Command
Scalar DLC Table B-35 Parameters for the Listd5 Command Parameter Explanation nSize indicates how many elements are returned. If there are more entries then nSize, additional entries would not be transferred and shown. nSize can be any integer from 1 to 1900.
Page 291: Display Drive Assignment (Listd4
Scalar DLC The status parameter (replaces old parameters cleaning, mount, and keep) is NOTE: new in the listd5 command. Use this command instead of listd4, listd3, listd2, and listd. For compatibility NOTE: reasons, the listd4, listd3, listd2, and listd commands still are supported.
Page 292: Display Drive Assignment (Listd3
Scalar DLC Table B-38 Explanation of Returned Status for Listd4 Command Display Explanation reservation status of the drive. type drive type. sysid not used. client client which has reserved the drive. volser volser, if the drive is currently occupied. mount if a volser is displayed, and mount=1 and keep=0 then the drive is logically occupied but the mount is not physically complete.
Page 293: Table B-40 Explanation Of Returned Status For Listd3 Command
Scalar DLC drive: Drive1 amu drive: 01 st: UP type: 2 sysid: client: CLIENT volser: mount: 0 keep: 0 cleaning 0 clean_count: 0 drive: OD512 amu drive: 02 st: UP type: H sysid: client: CLIENT volser: OD0001 mount: 0 keep: 0...
Page 294: Display Drive Assignment (Listd2
Scalar DLC Use the listd5 command instead of this one. For compatibility reasons, the NOTE: listd4, listd3, listd2, and listd commands still are supported. The mount and keep parameters are new in the listd3 command. NOTE: Display Drive Assignment (listd2) The listd2 command displays the current drive assignment and status of reservations by the clients.
Page 295: Display Drive Assignment (Listd
Scalar DLC Table B-42 Explanation of Returned Status for Listd2 Command Display Explanation cleaning current cleaning activity: 0 drive is not being cleaned. 1 cleaning medium is located in the drive. clean_count number of mount commands until the next drive clean.
Page 296: Display Foreign Volser (Listf
The listf command displays the information about foreign volsers. All foreign volsers appear (up to 300) if no volser is specified. The Scalar DLC software has no special operations with the foreign media NOTE: because every cartridge placed in the I/O is found by a library after the inventory command is executed, and then it is considered as a normal cartridge.
Page 297: Display Volser Reservation (Listv2
See below an explanation of the return status associated with the listf command. Table B-46 Returned Status for Listf Command Explanation Display Explanation volser queried volser (search criterion in the Scalar DLC database). coordinate 10-digit logical coordinate specifying the slot. media volser media type. Refer to Media Types on page A-9.
Page 298: Display Volser Reservation (Listv
• it is assigned to the volser (getvolsertodrive) • it has the least number of uses (Use Count Scalar DLC database value). dasadmin mount [-t media-type] volser [drive] dasadmin mo [-t media-type] volser [drive] See below a list and an explanation of the parameters for the mount command.
Page 299: Initialize Element Range (Partinventory
Initialize Element Range (partinventory) The partinventory command causes the library system to compare the specified slots (towers and racks) with the entries in the Scalar DLC database and to update the database in the event of any variances. dasadmin PartInventory [sourcecoor] [targetcoor] dasadmin pinvt [sourcecoor] [targetcoor] See below a list and an explanation of the parameters for the partinventory command.
Page 300: Disable Robot Access To Drive (Pausedrive
Query the Volser Ranges in the Library (qvolsrange) The qvolsrange command causes the Scalar DLC database query for a specified volser range. dasadmin qvolsrange beginvolser endvolser [client] See below a list and an explanation of the parameters for the qvolsrange command.
Page 301: Table B-54 Parameters For The Qvolsrange Command
• Temp Here • Temp Away • Undefined (all other Scalar DLC database attributes) To request a complete list of a client’s defined volser range, do not specify a beginvolser or endvolser, but enter an empty string in double quotes.
Page 302: Remove A Foreign Medium (Rmf
The robhome command moves the robotic controller to its home position and sets its status to inactive. All further commands from all other host systems to this robotic controller are acknowledged negatively (Scalar DLC message: The desired robot is not available <1138>). The robotic controller can be reset to active using the robstat command.
Page 303: Perform Quick Portmapper Test (Rpctest
Scalar DLC See below a list and an explanation of the parameters for the robstat command. Table B-58 Parameters for the Robstat Command Parameter Explanation robotnumber number (R1 or R2) of the robotic controller to be set to inactive. action START sets the robotic controller defined by the robot number to active.
Page 304: Set Client Access Privileges (Scap
The changes will be lost when the DAS software is shut down. It is best CAUTION: to make changes via the Scalar DLC Management GUI. Make sure that the range specified does not overlap with an existing range. If, for example, the range 1 - 100 already exists and the range 5 - 20 is to be excluded, the range 1 - 100 must be excluded, then create new access to the ranges 1 - 4 and 21 - 100.
Page 305: Set Operating Parameters (Scop
The changes will be lost when the DAS software is shut down. It is best CAUTION: to make changes via the Scalar DLC Management GUI. Set Operating Parameters (scop) The scop command makes temporary changes to the DAS operating parameters.
Page 306: Next Scratch Medium (Scr_Get
Parameters for the Scr_get Command Parameter Explanation poolname specification of the pool name in the Scalar DLC database from which the scratch medium is to be taken. media-type required scratch cartridge media type, for example, 3590. Refer to Media Types on page A-9.
Page 307: Insert Scratch Media (Scr_Insert
Parameters for the Scr_insert Command Parameter Explanation poolname specification of the pool name in the Scalar DLC database from which the scratch medium is to be taken. media-type required scratch cartridge media type, for example, 3590. Refer to Media Types on page A-9.
Page 308: Add Medium To The Scratch Pool (Scr_Set
The media-type parameter must always be set. This is the required parameter. NOTE: This will be created in the Scalar DLC database if the specified pool name does not exist. The default scratch pool name will be used, for example, DEFAULTV1, if no scratch pool name is specified.
Page 309: Add Media To The Scratch Pool (Scr_Set_Range
The media-type parameter must always be set. This is the required parameter. NOTE: This will be created in the Scalar DLC database if the specified pool name does not exist. The default scratch pool name will be used, for example, DEFAULTV1, if no scratch pool name is specified.
Page 310: Display Client Parameters (Show2
Scalar DLC Table B-70 Parameters for the Scr_unset Command Parameter Explanation media-type required scratch cartridge media type, for example, 3590. Refer to Media Types on page A-9. volser volser for the medium to unscratch. The media-type parameter must always be set. This is the required parameter.
Page 311: Shut Down Das (Shutdown
Also refer to Display Client Parameters (show2) on page B-46. Shut Down DAS (shutdown) The shutdown command shuts down DAS and Scalar DLC supervisor. The operating system remains working. dasadmin shutdown [now] dasadmin shut [now] See below an explanation of the parameter for the shutdown command.
Page 312: Switch To The Passive Host (Switch
The switch command switches the passive Scalar DLC node to the active node and, if possible, the active node to passive node where the Scalar DLC Cluster solution is in use. Any automatic switching device being used to control the robotic controller will also be switched.
Page 313: Display Drives By Media Type (Typelist
Scalar DLC Table B-76 Parameters for the Typelist2 Command Parameter Explanation mediatype required media type, for example, 3590. Refer to Media Types on page A-9 Drive Types on page A-11. dasadmin typelist2 10 typelist2 successful found 6 drives drive: DN01...
Page 314: Table 5-32 Table
Obtain Information on a Volser Range (view2) The view2 command displays current information for the specified volser range from the Scalar DLC database. dasadmin view2 begin [end [cnt [mediatype [attr [client]]]]] See below a list and an explanation of the parameters for the view2 command.
Page 315: Obtain Information On A Volser (View
Obtain Information on a Volser (view) The view command displays current information for one volser from the Scalar DLC database. dasadmin view [-t media-type] volser See below a list and an explanation of the parameters for the view command.
Page 316: Obtain Information On A Coordinate (Viewc
Scalar DLC Obtain Information on a Coordinate (viewc) The viewc command is used to view information for the specified coordinate from the Scalar DLC database. This function returns the information about only one coordinate per time, but it shows also 'next-coordinate' reference so it can be used to cycle through all available coordinates.
Page 317 Scalar DLC dasadmin viewc E301010101 LSCIcoordinate E301010101 SCSIcoordinate Volser Owner Attr Empty Media 3480 UseCount Ctype AMU Dynamic Vtype Locked DEFAULT_L CLMcount AssociatedDevice E01,I01 NextLSCIcoordinate E301010102 NextSCSIcoordinate 0 See below an explanation of the return status associated with the viewc command.
Page 318: Initialize Volser (Volserinventory
Scalar DLC The fields NextLSCIcoordinate/NextSCSIcoordinate can be used to cycle NOTE: through all available coordinates of one type. When there is no next available coordinate of this type, this field would contain binary zero. This command has limitations in use when the client is limited in drives or NOTE: volsers to be used.
Page 319: Scsi Guide
Scalar DLC SCSI Guide This section provides a brief overview for the Scalar 1000 and Scalar 10K Medium Changer Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) protocol, including supported commands and messages. This information includes: • Installation and Configuration on page C-2 describes the installation and configuration order for SCSI Client.
Page 320: Installation And Configuration
Installation and Configuration Step 1 Install the Scalar DLC software with the SCSI support on the server PC. Install the required drivers for the target mode. Refer to Installation Guide, Installing Scalar DLC software and Instaling SCSI Target Drivers sections. The server PC requires a restart.
Page 321: General Characteristics
• Expansion Module (EM) - a single cabinet that is added to a CM to provide additional storage cells and tape drives. The Scalar 1000 can have up to three EM’s. • Operator panel - displays status and provides command entry.
Page 322: Associated Documents
For the Scalar 1000 library, a storage cell cartridge capacity ranges from 118 cells in the CM and up to 1182 cells with additional EMs. For the Scalar 10K library, a storage cell cartridge capacity ranges from 700 cells in the CM to 15938 cells with additional EMs, DM, and TMs. Total capacities are dependent on the media type configurations.
Page 323: Element Addressing
Bus Phases The Scalar 1000 and Scalar 10K conforms to the bus state transition table of the SCSI-2 standard, Phase Sequences. Bus phases determine the type of information and direction on the interface as shown in table below.
Page 324: Scsi Message System
Scalar DLC Table C-1 Bus Phases Phase Description Transfer The library supports asynchronous data transfer phases with differential and single ended communications. Odd parity is generated during all information transfer phases from the library. Parity is checked during all information transfer phases to the library.
Page 325: Initiator Detected Error (05H
The IDENTIFY messages are sent either by the initiator or by the target to establish (or re-establish) the logical connection path between an initiator and target for a particular logical unit. The Scalar 1000 and Scalar 10K libraries only support a logical unit of 0.
Page 326: Device Commands
Scalar DLC Device Commands Table below shows the SCSI medium changer commands that are supported by the Scalar 1000 and Scalar 10K libraries. Table C-3 Supported SCSI Commands Opcode Command INITIALIZE ELEMENT STATUS INITIALIZE ELEMENT STATUS WITH RANGE INQUIRY LOG SELECT...
Page 327: Scsi Command Status Byte
Implemented by the library. SCSI Command Status Byte Both the Scalar 1000 and Scalar 10K enter the status phase once per command, unless a retry is requested by the initiator. Table below describes the library return status bytes. Table C-5...
Page 328: Unit Attention Condition
Scalar DLC Power-On Behavior • The library goes to the Bus Free phase. • The checksum of the flash EEPROM is validated. • All library parameters are loaded with either saved or default values. • A Power On SelfTest is performed.
Page 329 Automated Media Libraries and still remains very useful. The ROBAR Client works with the Scalar DLC server software. Before the connection between the ROBAR Client and Scalar DLC can be established, the ROBAR Client object must be created and configured.
Page 330: Installation And Configuration
Installation and Configuration Step 1 Install the Scalar DLC software with the ROBAR Client support on the server PC. Refer to Installation Guide, Installing Scalar DLC Software section (either a Complete installation or a Custom installation with the ROBAR support selected). The server PC requires a restart.
Page 331: Robar Commands
Table D-1 ROBAR Commands Command Description ACOM Checks the communication to the Scalar DLC software and get information about the library status. AOFF Programs end of the Scalar DLC software. AUTO Switches from manual or test mode to the automatic mode.
Page 332 Inserts the first available Cartridge in the Insert area to the archive. VICC Inserts the cartridge from a given coordinate to a given target coordinate. The configuration of clean pools and insert/eject areas should be executed via NOTE: the Scalar DLC Management GUI. 6-00658-02...
Page 333: Robar Command Format
The standard command is a single command with a single answer. There are also block commands that contain one command, some data messages, and one answer. Also, in some special situations, Scalar DLC will distribute a notification in this command format to all partners using the ROBAR command format.
Page 334: Command Structure
Scalar DLC Command Structure The command itself contains the following fields: • Command header • Command • Acknowledge • Returned code • System • Robot • Device • Volser • Status • 1st param • 2nd param • Time stamp •...
Page 335: Robar Coordinates
For all physical positions in the system, the Scalar DLC software provides a signification coordinate. With the help of this coordinate, the Scalar DLC can compute the physical position. These are LSCI coordinates (the Scalar DLC database contains a coordinate decoder and uses the LSCI coordinate system as well as SCSI coordinates, and others).
Page 336: Table D-4 Robar Coordinates
Scalar DLC Additionally, for the Insert/Eject unit, Drives, Jukebox, and Problem box, the ROBAR interface uses special coordinates. Table D-4 ROBAR Coordinates Area Description Example Storage area typical LSCI coordinate - device, column, row, 01010101 (device 1, column 1, position...
Page 337 Scalar DLC Index Pool ......5-24 - A - accociated documents ....1-2 Storage Slot .
Page 338 Scalar DLC eject2 ..... . B-14 view2 ..... . B-50 viewc .
Page 339 Operator Panel Tab ....5-119 Scalar DLC Management GUI ..3-4 Storage Types .....A-10 Browser Applet .
Page 340 Scalar DLC DASADMIN ....7-5 HP Omniback ....7-5 Legato Networker .

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