Manual Modes; How To Setup Solstice Backup - Sun Microsystems SPARCstorage Library Installation And User Manual

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Manual Modes

How to Setup Solstice Backup

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multi-function utility provides various capabilities, including backup
operations while the system is running. It does not require the system to be
shut down like some other utilities.
The third method is to place the tapes manually into an internal drive using
commands from the front panel.
1. Select the LCD interface mode.
2. Select Maintenance Menu, press enter.
3. Scroll to Diagnostics, press enter.
4. Scroll to Position to Element, press enter.
5. Select a number, press enter.
Cartridge slot numbers are 1 through 10.
6. Scroll to Move Cartridge.
Drive numbers are 82 and 83.
The fourth method is the manual mode. The manual method involves opening
the front door of the unit and placing tapes directly into the internal drives by
hand. This is recommended in the event of a failure of the robotic unit.
The options of Solstice Backup (formerly Networker) are fairly complicated. To
run this library effectively you need the Turbo version of Solstice and a jukebox
module and enabler. Consult your sales representative for the complete list of
the options.
The tape library offered by Sun is based on the Exabyte EXB-210 product.
Select the "EXB-210" device in the Solstice Backup device menu.
The software allows use of either a software or hardware data compression
scheme. You should never use the two compression methods at the same time.
If you use the Networker software command you must specify non-data
compression format to the drive (/dev/rmt/0l or 0m). Alternately, you can
not use the Networker data compression and specify the drive's data
SPARCstorage Library Installation and User's Guide—June 1995