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  • Page 1 PECTRA INITY IBRARY UIDE www.SpectraLogic.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Main and Drive Expansion Frame Rear Components Service Frames Media Expansion Frames Operator Panel and Touch Screen TeraPack Access Ports (TAPs) Spectra Library Control Modules (LCM, RCM, and LCR) Exporting Controllers Tape Drives BlueScale Vision Camera TeraPack Cartridge Handling Library Expansion and Upgrades...
  • Page 3 Enable Email for the Auto Configuration Save File Set the Date and Time Configuring Optional Library Settings Install a Security Certificate and Authentication Key Configure Routine Maintenance Enable and Configure SNMP Configure Controller Failover APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 4 Creating a Cleaning Partition Define the Initial Cleaning Partition Settings Creating a Storage Partition Define the Initial Storage Partition Settings Configure Advanced Settings Enter Storage Partition Name and Media Type Enable or Disable SlotIQ APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 5 Prepare the Storage Partition or the Cleaning Partition Import the Magazines Prepare the Entry/Exit Pool Exporting or Exchanging Magazines and Cartridges Prepare for the Export or Exchange Export Magazines from a Partition Exchange Magazines or Cartridges in a Partition APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 6 Configure PostScan Blackout Periods Using Media Lifecycle Management Add Cartridges to the MLM Database Discover Cartridges Manually Stop the Discovery Process Using PreScan Using PostScan Operational Overview Address Requirements for Use Enable PostScan APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 7 Create New Support Tickets Update Existing Support Tickets Chapter 12 - Library Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Library Problems Troubleshooting Library Initialization Issues Troubleshooting BlueScale User Interface Issues Troubleshooting MLM Issues Troubleshooting Encryption Issues Resolving Operational Issues APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 8 Interpret the Detailed Drive Information Using DLM to Test a Drive Requirements for Using the Wizard Run the DLM Drive Health Verification Wizard Chapter 14 - Maintaining the Library Updating, Servicing, or Moving the Library APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 9 Adding or Replacing a Drive Add a Drive to the Library Replace a Drive Chapter 16 - Technical Support Accessing the Technical Support Portal Create an Account Log Into the Portal Opening a Support Ticket Returns APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 10 Appendix C - Specifications Library Specifications Data Storage Capacity Size and Weight Service Access Requirements Shipping and Storage Size and Weight Power Specifications Environmental Specifications Shock and Vibration Specifications Interoperability and Software Compatibility APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 11 Waste of Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Directive Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Measures for the Administration of the Control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products (China) Recycling Your Library Conflict Minerals Policy APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 12 OPYRIGHT Copyright © 2009 - 2023 Spectra Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. This item and the information contained herein are the property of Spectra Logic Corporation. OTICES Except as expressly stated herein, Spectra Logic Corporation makes its products and associated documentation on an “AS IS”...
  • Page 13 Updated for BlueScale12.8.08.02 Notes: To make sure you have the most current version of this guide check the Spectra Logic Technical Support portal at support.spectralogic.com/documentation/user-guides/. To make sure you have the release notes for the most current version of the BlueScale software, check the Spectra Logic Technical Support portal at support.spectralogic.com/documentation/release-notes/.
  • Page 14 Software Product. 3. GENERAL The Software Product is licensed, not sold, to you by Spectra for use only under the terms of this EULA. The Software Product is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties.
  • Page 15 Software Product and subject to the terms and conditions of this EULA. C. Spectra retains all right, title, and interest in and to the Software Product, and any rights not granted to you herein are reserved by Spectra. You hereby expressly agree not to extract information, reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, or translate the Software Product, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the Software, except to the extent allowed under any applicable law.
  • Page 16 9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS A. Spectra shall retain all right, title, and interest in the Software Product and to any modifications or improvements made thereto, and any upgrades, updates or Documentation provided to End User. End User will not obtain any rights in the Software Product, its updates, upgrades, and Documentation, as a result of its responsibilities hereunder.
  • Page 17 13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SPECTRA, ITS AFFILIATES OR LICENSEES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER...
  • Page 18 Mexico, Central and South America, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand Phone: 1.303.449.0160 Spectra Logic Sales shop.spectralogic.com Website: Europe United States and Canada Phone:44 (0) 870.112.2150 Phone:1.800.833.1132 or 1.303.449.6400 Fax:44 (0) 870.112.2175 Fax:1.303.939.8844 Email:sales@spectralogic.com Email:eurosales@spectralogic.com To Obtain Documentation support.spectralogic.com/documentations Spectra Logic Website: APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 19: About This Guide

    ABOUT THIS GUIDE BOUT UIDE ® This guide describes how to configure, use, maintain, and troubleshoot the Spectra TFinity library. It also provides specifications for the library. NTENDED UDIENCE This guide is intended for data center administrators and operators who maintain and operate backup systems.

  • Page 20: Related Information

    For additional information about the Spectra TFinity library and its drives, refer to the publications listed in this section. Spectra TFinity Library This guide and the following documents related to the Spectra TFinity library are available as PDF files on the Spectra Logic website at support.spectralogic.com/documentation.
  • Page 21 ABOUT THIS GUIDE • The Using StorageTek T10K Drives in a Spectra TFinity Library document provides detailed information about using T10K drives in a TFinity library partition. The following document is available after logging into your Support portal account at:support.spectralogic.com. • The...
  • Page 22 Read text marked by the “Important” icon for information that helps you IMPORTANT complete a procedure or avoid extra steps. Note: Read text marked with “Note” for additional information or suggestions about the current topic. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 23: Chapter 1 - Library Overview

    HAPTER IBRARY VERVIEW The Spectra TFinity Library is an enterprise-class, highly scalable library. It provides fast, affordable storage that meets the stringent requirements for data integrity, data security, and high reliability in the enterprise environment. This chapter provides an overview of the TFinity library features and components.

  • Page 24: Library Features

    IBRARY EATURES This section provides an overview of the features that make the TFinity library a highly versatile enterprise storage solution. The library’s unique modular design lets you tailor the library to suit your current data requirements and easily expand it in the future. Keep up with data growth and technology changes by adding storage capacity and incorporating new drive technologies as they become available.
  • Page 25 AutoSupport configures the library to automatically contact configured users with messages when specific events occur. It can also be used to open or update a support ticket and send it to a specified email recipient or to Spectra Logic Technical Support. See Configuring and Using AutoSupport on page 362...
  • Page 26 Using Drive Lifecycle Management on page 352 detailed information. Encryption Key Management The Spectra TFinity library can encrypt data and manage encryption keys, using BlueScale key management, the Spectra SKLM key management system, or KMIP encryption key management. Spectra SKLM and KMIP encryption run on a stand alone server and provide centralized encryption key management.
  • Page 27 You can click the maintenance icon on the status bar to send the AutoSupport Log (ASL) file to Spectra Logic Technical Support so they can review the log file and determine if any maintenance tasks are needed.
  • Page 28 The remote support feature uses a remote web access application, WebEx™, to facilitate remote problem diagnosis. Remote support preserves your organization’s site and data security, giving Spectra Logic Technical Support limited access to your library. With WebEx, Technical Support can “drive” the library, taking enough control to gather the data required to speed understanding of the problem.
  • Page 29 See Use the Soft Power Feature on page 164 for more information. Spectra Swarm The Spectra Swarm bridge is a high-performance storage controller that adds 40-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to SAS tape drives. See the Spectra Swarm Bridge Installation & Configuration Guide for more information.

  • Page 30: Library Components

    The expansion frames and bulk TAP are optional. Figure 1 Front panel components. The following table describes each of the components shown in Figure 1 on page 30. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 31 Redundant fans in the main and drive frames ensure positive pressure inside the library, keeping dust out, and circulate clean air for climate control inside the library. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 32: Interior Components

    The interior components are shown for reference only. They are not accessible during normal operation. Figure 2 Library interior components (viewed through the right-hand service frame with the access panel removed). The following table describes each of the components shown in Figure 2. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 33 TS11xx technology or T10K cartridges or ten slots for LTO cartridges. The magazines are placed in TBAs or on shelves divided into chambers. Each chamber provides storage for one TeraPack magazine. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 34: Main And Drive Expansion Frame Rear Components

    Note: Any bays that do not contain components must have covers installed to maintain proper air circulation throughout the library and to protect the internal components. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 35 An EtherLib switch is installed in a controller bay to use the BlueScale EtherLib Switch EtherLib feature which reduces the time for some library tasks such as (not shown) firmware updates and trace gathering. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 36 Tape Drives on page 55 for information about the drives used in the library. Each DBA also includes a controller bay for a RIM or EtherLib switch to the right of the drives. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 37 • Orange — The power supply has a fault condition. • Off — The power is not on or the power supply module is not functioning normally. Notes: • Drive expansion frames do not include 24 VDC power supply modules. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 38 LCM, the RCM, and the LCD operator panel. With the exception of its voltage rating, the 5/12 VDC power supply module closely resembles the 24 VDC robotics power supply module shown on on the previous page. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 39 There are two different power supplies available depending on the age and configuration of the library. The number of supplies required by a library is calculated by Spectra Logic based on the number and type of drives in the library. Extra supplies provide redundancy and failover protection.
  • Page 40 • Primary and Secondary Input Power LED States: • Green - Good/Active • Blue - Good/Not Active • Orange - Bad/Active, cannot switch to secondary source • Red - Under Voltage Lockout APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 41: Service Frames

    16A dual AC Service Frames The standard TFinity library includes two service frames, one for each TeraPorter in a standard two TeraPorter library. The service frame is the last frame on each end of the library.
  • Page 42 A solenoid locks the safety door open or closed. The Handle BlueScale user interface and the LEDs on the SCM indicate whether the door is open or closed and if it is safe to perform service. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 43 (see Figure 5 on page 42) automatically turns off all 24 VDC power to the library robotics if the door is opened without first closing the service frame safety door. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 44 14 magazines in a single operation. See TeraPack Access Ports (TAPs) on page 46 for detailed information about how the bulk TAP operates. Figure 6 The front of the bulk TAP service frame. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 45: Media Expansion Frames

    Library Control (LC) server. You can select options and enter information by touching the appropriate location on the screen. For detailed information about using the BlueScale user interface through the touch screen, see Introducing the BlueScale User Interface on page 85. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 46: Terapack Access Ports (Taps)

    All import and export requests are issued through the Import/Export screen of the BlueScale front panel user interface or by using the XML command interface. The library features two types of TAPs: APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 47 TAP, one of the two TAP doors opens so that you can insert or remove a magazine. During import or export operations involving multiple magazines, the TAP doors alternate so that the operation completes more quickly. Figure 8 The center TAP with a TeraPack magazine loaded. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 48: Spectra Library Control Modules (Lcm, Rcm, And Lcr)

    TeraPack magazines. Spectra Library Control Modules (LCM, RCM, and LCR) The library uses multiple control modules called the Spectra Library Server (Spectra LS). These dedicated computers run the library’s BlueScale software, which controls and manages all aspects of the library operation.
  • Page 49 Spectra Logic Technical Support. The Spectra LS also contains a hard drive that is used for storing the CAN logs used for troubleshooting the library. Figure 10 The connectors and components on a Spectra LS.
  • Page 50 Remote Library Controller (RLC). The BlueScale web interface provides access to all of the options available from the library’s operator panel except those that require physical interaction with the library (for example, importing or exporting media). The Spectra LS has a 10/100/1000BaseT connection. Notes: •...
  • Page 51 CHAPTER 1 - LIBRARY OVERVIEW LCM and RCM Functionality The functionality provided by a Spectra LS module is determined by where the module is installed and the information on the memory card installed in the module. Figure 11 Identifying the LCM and the RCM.
  • Page 52 The Library Can Repeater (LCR) module is installed in drive expansion frames in place of an RCM module. When the library control module issues a command, the LCR duplicates that signal across all frames. Figure 12 Identifying the LCR in the back of a library. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 53: Exporting Controllers

    TeraPorter Connectivity on page 73. Spectra Logic recommends using a direct-attached drive as the exporting controller for a partition unless you need to configure the partition for media zoning, which is used by software packages such as High Performance Storage System (HPSS) and HPE Data Management Framework (DMF).
  • Page 54 Fibre Channel arbitrated loop or fabric. Controller failover can be configured using a second RIM. Notes: • The Ethernet port on the RIM is reserved for future use. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 55: Tape Drives

    The following table describes the drive components. Component Description The drive sled provides the electrical and logical connections to the Drive Sled library, as well as the connections to the host Fibre Channel arbitrated loop or fabric. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 56 IBM LTO tape drives. • TS11xx Technology Drives on page 21 for a list of documents that provide information that is applicable to TS11xx technology drives. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 57: Bluescale Vision Camera

    The LED lights mounted at the top of each frame provide illumination for the camera. The library must be powered-down to replace the BlueVision camera. For information about using the BlueScale Vision camera, see Use the BlueScale Vision Camera page 180. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 58: Terapack Cartridge Handling

    • Grouped media The cartridges in a TeraPack magazine are treated as a single unit during import and export operations. This grouped media handling simplifies media management tasks by eliminating the need to import or export cartridges one by one. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 59: Library Expansion And Upgrades

    CHAPTER 1 - LIBRARY OVERVIEW IBRARY XPANSION AND PGRADES The TFinity library is designed to transform and expand to meet a data center’s changing storage requirements, as well as to achieve storage consolidation goals. See Media & Upgrades on page 559 for additional information.

  • Page 60: Chapter 2 - Architecture Overview

    HAPTER RCHITECTURE VERVIEW The TFinity library is designed to provide maximum flexibility and ease of use in an enterprise-class system. To take full advantage of the library’s versatility, read this overview of the library’s software and hardware architecture. Media Pools...

  • Page 61: Media Pools

    • A magazine containing one or more special-purpose cartridges was imported into the library using the TAP. These cartridges may be used for cleaning a drive using the DLM Drive Test feature, or for updating drive firmware using a code load tape. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 62 The cleaning cartridges stored in the cleaning partition are only accessible when the library is configured to use the Auto Drive Clean feature. They are not accessible to the storage management software. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 63: Library Partitions

    The more partitions in a library, the longer each move can take. You may need to increase the timeout setting in your storage management software. Spectra Logic recommends using a direct-attached drive as the exporting controller for a partition unless you need to configure the partition for media zoning, which is used by software packages such as High Performance Storage System (HPSS) and HPE Data Management Framework (DMF).

  • Page 64: Storage Partitions

    When additional partitions are needed, the library uses Shared Library Services (SLS) virtualization technology to create the additional partitions. SLS support is an option you can add to the library by purchasing an activation key from Spectra Logic. APRIL 2023...

  • Page 65: Cleaning Partitions And Auto Drive Clean

    Instead of maintaining multiple physical libraries — one per backup package — the data center can use a single Spectra Logic library with multiple partitions, in which each partition appears to the software as a dedicated library.
  • Page 66 In addition to automatic cleaning, you can use the BlueScale user interface to initiate a manual cleaning operation using a cleaning cartridge stored in the cleaning partition. Only drives in a storage partition that has an associated cleaning partition can be cleaned using this method. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 67 Note: Starting with BlueScale12.7.04, TS11xx technology cleaning tapes are always treated as MLM enabled by the BlueScale software. Configuring and Using Media Lifecycle Management on page 301 for detailed information about MLM. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 68: Drive, Media, And Service Frames

    ERVICE RAMES The TFinity library’s modular design makes it possible to increase media capacity or the number of drives in the library to meet storage and performance needs as they evolve. The minimum configuration TFinity library consists of three frames: the main frame and two...
  • Page 69 For a non-isolating service frame, 44 chambers are in the exclusion zone. See Service Frames on page 41. The bulk TAP service frame also includes a bulk TAP carousel with 14 chambers. The TAP carousel cannot be used for magazine storage. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 70: Component Identifiers

    If the frame contains 3 DBAs, DBAs 3, 4, and 5 become TBAs or shelves. Figure 22 The relationship between the DBA, drive, and RIM locations and their identifiers in the BlueScale interface and XML interfaces. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 71: Rim Identifiers

    The component identifier for a drive is shown as FRx/DBAx/fTYPE-DRVx, where: • FRx is the number of the frame from left to right when viewed from the front of the library. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 72 1 of DBA 1 in Frame 5 (FR5/DBA1/fLTO-DRV1) on the Drives screen. The Drive Type descriptor indicates that the drive is an IBM LTO-6 Fibre Channel drive. Figure 24 The Drives screen showing the component identifier for a drive. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 73: Fibre Channel Connectivity

    If you have multiple storage partitions, you must designate an exporting drive for each partition. A drive can only provide the robotic control path for the partition to which it is assigned. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 74 Control Path Through a RIM A RIM provides the bridge between the external Fibre Channel interface from the host and the internal interface used by the library to communicate with the TeraPorter(s). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 75 RIM provides the robotic control path over which the commands to the TeraPorter(s) are received from the host. Figure 26 An example of a RIM in a partition with direct-attached Fibre Channel drives. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 76 Support Portal on page 534), open the Knowledge Base, and in the KBA field, enter 01764 to access the article Spectra Library World Wide Names (WWNs) for QIPs (the article discusses F-QIPs; the concepts are the same for a RIM). For Partitions with a Drive or Drives as the Exporting Controller...
  • Page 77 A dual-port configuration allows a host to have an alternate, redundant, path to reach the partition. Not all host software can support this type of configuration. Notes: The two ports cannot be used simultaneously. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 78: Drive Connectivity

    The WWN displayed on the Drive Details screen is actually the WWPN for port A on the drive sled. The WWPN for port B is the same as the one for port A except that the second digit from the left is 2 instead of 1. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 79 CHAPTER 2 - ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEW Figure 30 The WWN assigned to a Fibre Channel drive. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 80: High-Availability Configurations

    In high-availability enterprise environments, keeping the library operating even in the event of a network connection failure or component failure is extremely important. The following sections describe the high-availability features of the TFinity library. Redundant Connectivity In a high-availability environment, the ability to maintain communications between the host systems and the library and its drives in the event of a connection failure is essential.
  • Page 81 Only the secondary controller (acting as primary) is functional after the failover. A failure on this controller disrupts communications with the hosts. IMPORTANT Troubleshoot the cause of the failover and reconfigure Controller Failover as soon as possible. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 82 You may also need to configure your storage management software to correctly recognize both ports. Refer to your failover software, HBA, and storage management software documentation for instructions. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 83: Robotics Failover

    5/12 VDC Power Supply Modules on page 38 for more information). The number of supplies required by a library is calculated by Spectra Logic based on the number and type of drives in the library. Extra supplies provide redundancy and failover protection. The supplies can be mixed in a power control module and older supplies can always be replaced by a newer supply.
  • Page 84 If the power sources for the AC inputs for a frame using the dual AC or dual AC CAUTION with convenience outlets are not on the same phase, damage to the library could result. This does not apply to a frame using the dual AC 2. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 85: Chapter 3 - Introducing The Bluescale User Interface

    Overview of the BlueScale User Interface Access Options User Interface Features Library Management Using the BlueScale User Interface Log Into the User Interface Log Off or Switch Users Enter Information on Screens APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 86: Overview Of The Bluescale User Interface

    BlueScale user interface provides the same functionality that is available from the touch screen. Do not use the Enter key on your keyboard when making selections in the BlueScale user interface. It can cause inconsistent behavior in the BlueScale interface. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 87 • Apple Safari Additional browsers have not been fully tested with the BlueScale web interface. Using an unsupported browser may result in the BlueScale web interface not displaying or operating as expected. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 88: User Interface Features

    • General Status — Displays the current status for all of the major library components for the selected library partition. Moving the cursor over the name of a component highlights the component in the system graphic. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 89 • Drives or DLM — Displays the Drives screen, which lists all of the drives installed in the library. Depending on the library configuration, the screen offers options for performing different types of operations on each drive. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 90 See Library Troubleshooting on page 380, and Maintaining the Library on page 467, to learn about using the options available from the Utilities, Traces, and EtherLib Status screens. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 91 • Diagnostics — Displays the Diagnostics screen, which provides access to diagnostics used for testing the library during troubleshooting procedures. These tests should only be performed under guidance from Spectra Logic Technical Support. • AutoSupport — Displays the AutoSupport screen, which provides controls for creating and maintaining AutoSupport profiles, opening and updating support tickets, and configuring AutoSupport features.
  • Page 92 A system component requires attention. Check messages to determine the component. point ( ) in a yellow triangle A system component has experienced an error condition. in a red circle Check messages to determine the component. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 93 Figure 35 The Auto Download icon in the BlueScale status bar. Remote Support Icon Provides you with online access to the support section of the Spectra Logic website where you can search the Knowledge Base, access the Product Documentation, and download BlueScale update packages and drivers.
  • Page 94 The remote support icon is only visible when you are accessing the library through the BlueScale web interface. When Spectra Logic Technical Support needs to launch a WebEx session to access your library, they will send you a link via email.

  • Page 95: Library Management

    Library Management The library management features in the BlueScale user interface provide maximum configurability and ease of use for the TFinity library. To take full advantage of the library’s versatility, read the following overview of the library’s management features. Automatic Email Alerts Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) lets users receive library status information via email.
  • Page 96 CHAPTER 3 - INTRODUCING THE BLUESCALE USER INTERFACE Note: An additional, separate password must be entered to access the encryption features. See the Spectra Tape Libraries Encryption User Guide for information about the encryption user. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 97: Using The Bluescale User Interface

    If your library has a static IP address, you can access the library using the BlueScale web interface (RLC) as soon as the Library Initialization screen displays If the library cannot complete the initialization process, it will generate system messages and enter maintenance mode. Contact Spectra Logic technical support for assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18)
  • Page 98 You can view the status of the entire library or a specific partition. Note: The pre-login General Status screen does not display when you access the library remotely through the BlueScale web interface. Figure 41 Log in from the pre-login General Status screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 99 Connecting to the library remotely using the BlueScale web interface Enter the IP address of the TFinity library in the address bar of a web browser on a computer on an active network that has access to the library. The steps you use depend on whether SSL is enabled or not.
  • Page 100 If you just powered-on or reset the library, there may be a delay after you click Login while the library completes its initialization. When the initialization is complete, the General Status screen displays. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 101: Log Off Or Switch Users

    2. If desired, log in again using the same or a different user name and password. Enter Information on Screens Entering information on a user interface screen requires using one of the following methods. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 102 When accessing the library using an external keyboard connected to the library, do not use the Enter key on your keyboard when making selections in the BlueScale user interface. Doing so may cause inconsistent behavior in the BlueScale interface. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 103 When the BlueScale software needs you to make a selection or perform an action it displays a Feedback Required screen. If you do not respond to the Feedback Required screen within 10 minutes, the request times out and the action fails. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 104: Chapter 4 - Configuring The Library

    Set the Date and Time Configuring Optional Library Settings Install a Security Certificate and Authentication Key Configure Routine Maintenance Enable and Configure SNMP Configure Controller Failover Configure a Package Server Modify Auto Download Options APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 105 Use Automatic Backup of the Library Configuration Use Manual Backup of the Library Configuration Setting the Camera IP Address Edit the Camera IP Address - White Edit the Camera IP Address - Black APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 106: Configuring Library Users

    • Only a user with superuser privileges can use the Soft Power feature. • Only a user with superuser privileges can enable or disable the Enable Automatic Power-Up After Power Failure feature. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 107: Add A New User

    Log Into the User Interface page 97). 2. From the toolbar menu, select Security > Edit Users. The Library Users screen displays. Figure 45 The Library Users screen. 3. Complete the information in the Add/Update User panel. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 108: Modify An Existing User

    If you change the passwords for the default users, make sure that you keep a IMPORTANT record of the new passwords. The passwords cannot be reset if you forget them. Use the following steps to change settings for an existing user. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 109: Delete An Existing User

    3. Locate the name of the user to delete, then click Delete next to that user’s name. When the screen refreshes, the user list no longer includes the user name you just deleted. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 110: Accessing The System Setup Screen

    • Other Settings pane—Used for configuring the operational parameters for the library. Note: The Other Settings pane can have up to three BlueScale Vision IP address fields depending on the size of the library. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 111 Log Into the User Interface on page 97). 2. From the toolbar menu, select Configuration > System. The System Setup screen displays (Figure 46 Figure 47 on page 111 show the two panes of the screen). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 112: Enabling Bluescale Software Support, Options, And Upgrades

    BlueScale upgrades (see Obtain the Option Activation Key on page 115). If you have questions about your service agreement, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18). Standard and upgraded options for the library The default library configuration includes a basic set of options that lets you start using the library immediately.

  • Page 113: Enter Activation Keys

    Enter Activation Keys Notes: Paper copies of the activation keys for the initial BlueScale Software Support license and the options you purchased with the library are included with the library when shipped. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 114 Note: Keep a record of all activation keys listed on the Option Enablement pane of the System Setup screen. You need to re-enter them if the library is reset to factory defaults. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 115: Add Options

    1. Contact your Spectra Logic sales representative to order the desired options (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18). 2. When your order is processed, the Spectra Logic Customer Care team contacts you with instructions for generating the activation key for each option. APRIL 2023...
  • Page 116 CHAPTER 4 - CONFIGURING THE LIBRARY 3. Enter each activation key into the Option Enablement pane of the System Setup screen (see Enter Activation Keys on page 113). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 117: Configuring The Global System Settings

    System Setup screen, describes how to change each setting, and provides the default value for each setting, if applicable. Setting Description Default Set the name used to identify the library in messages blank Library Name it sends to mail recipients. (no name set) APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 118 • For BlueScale12.8.01.02 and earlier, if you want a refresh rate other than the default, or you want to disable automatic refreshing, you must re- configure the refresh rate every time you log into the library. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 119 Enable or disable the option to automatically power Cleared (Disabled) Enable Automatic on the library after a power failure (see Use the Power-Up After Automatic Power-Up After Power Failure Feature on Power Failure page 163). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 120 (or clear the check box to disable it). 2. Click Save. 3. If you enabled SNMP, click SNMP Settings to configure the SNMP options. See Enable and Configure SNMP on page 137 for detailed information and instructions. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 121 • For BlueScale12.7.04.01 or earlier, set the IP address to 0.0.0.0 • For BlueScale12.7.04.02 or later, clear the IP address. 2. Click Save. The library immediately begins forwarding all system messages to the server at the specified IP address. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 122 BlueScale Vision Camera User Guide detailed information about configuring and using the white camera or the Vivotek FD8361 Fixed Dome Network Camera User’s Manual for information about configuring and using the black camera. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 123 (US and Canada) Click Edit and then enable of Disable complex Cleared Enable Complex passwords for library users. Complex passwords (Disabled) Passwords have the following requirements: • Minimum length 12 characters APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 124: Configure Network Settings

    • Automatically email system messages or reports to configured mail users. • Automatically send a notification to a specified recipient when certain critical events occur. • Download the latest BlueScale package from Spectra Logic’s Support portal directly to the library.
  • Page 125 • Static (highly recommended)—The library uses a fixed IP address. If you select static addressing, enter the following information: Note: When entering IP addresses, do not include http: or https: For BlueScale12.7.04.01 or earlier: For this field... Enter... A valid IPv4 address. Address APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 126 If you are connected to the library through the BlueScale web interface and you change the addressing, the library’s IP address changes as soon as you click Save. As a result, you lose the connection to the library. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 127: Configure Mail Users

    AutoSupport ticket directly from the library (see Configuring and Using AutoSupport on page 362). This mail user is also used to send the ASL and HHM files that the library generates to Spectra Logic Technical Support when troubleshooting a problem. Add or Modify Mail Users Use the following steps to add or modify mail recipients.
  • Page 128 The string cannot contain spaces or non-alphanumeric characters (for example, the & or the @ symbols). Enter the IPv4 or IPv6 address of your SMTP server in the SMTP IP SMTP IP Address Address field. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 129: Enable Email For The Auto Configuration Save File

    In the event that you need to restore the library configuration, you can use either the automatically saved configuration backup file from the LCM or the emailed copy (see Restore From an Auto Configuration Save File on page 420). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 130 3. Select the Email Configuration check box, and then use the drop-down list to select the desired recipient from the list of previously configured mail recipients. Note: Do not use the default autosupport@spectralogic.com email recipient. Spectra Logic does not save emailed configuration files. APRIL 2023...

  • Page 131: Set The Date And Time

    • Because the NTP server is addressed using a hostname instead of an IP address, you must configure at least one DNS server before you can use NTP (see Configure Network Settings on page 124). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 132 The values in the Date & Time counters do not wrap. For example, to click and hold the change the month from December to January, – button to decrement the month. 2. Click Save. Click Previous to return to the System Setup screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 133: Configuring Optional Library Settings

    RSA keys in bits of 512, 768, 1024 and 2048. • -keyout filename - This option specifies the private key file name. • -out filename - This option specifies the certificate file name. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 134 • State or Province Name (full name) [Some-State]: Colorado • Locality Name (eg, city) []: Boulder • Organization Name (eg, company) [Internet Widgits Pty Ltd]: Spectra Logic • Organizational Unit Name (eg, section) []: DVT Test • Common Name (e.g. server FQDN or YOUR name) []: T950@company.com •...
  • Page 135 Figure 55 Use the Load SSL Certificate and Key from USB utility to load the security certificate onto the library. 11.Click Run Utility to copy the security certificate and private key to the TFinity library web server. Notes: The SSL keys are not stored as part of the library configuration. If you replace the SD card, you will have to reload these keys.

  • Page 136: Configure Routine Maintenance

    Using this option is not required as part of normal library operation and should be left disabled unless you are requested to enable this by Spectra Logic Technical Support in the course of troubleshooting or problem resolution.

  • Page 137: Enable And Configure Snmp

    (MIB) to the workstation used to manage the network. The MIB defines what information is available from the library over the network. The MIB file is available for download from Spectra Logic at support.spectralogic.com/downloads/tools/. The T950 and TFinity libraries use the same MIB file.
  • Page 138 • Click Edit next to the setting you need to modify. The current settings display in the corresponding Add/Update section of the screen. Click Save in the corresponding Add/Update section of the screen after you make your changes. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 139: Configure Controller Failover

    Only a user with superuser or administrator privileges can configure controller failover. See Understanding User Groups and Security on page 106 for information about the three types of user groups and what types of privileges each has. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 140 The component identifiers for the RIMs show them as F-QIPs. See RIM Identifiers on page 71 for more information. Only controllers the same type (RIM or RIM2) as the first controller selected, are listed as possible failover partners. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 141 The RIM identified as FR3/DBA1/F-QIP1 is the secondary controller in the failover pair and automatically takes over for the primary controller if it detects a problem. Figure 60 The Controllers screen after configuring controller failover. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 142: Configure A Package Server

    BlueScale packages downloaded from Spectra Logic for updating the BlueScale software or library component firmware. Update packages can also be downloaded directly from the Spectra Logic website to the memory card in the library’s LCM or to a USB device. Note:...
  • Page 143 (see Auto Download Icon on page 93). To modify auto download options, see Modify Auto Download Options on page 145. Figure 62 The Manage Package Servers screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 144 1. Click Edit next to the server’s name and details. The Configure Package Edit a Server screen displays, with the appropriate fields completed. package server 2. Edit the server information as necessary. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 145: Modify Auto Download Options

    Use the following steps to configure or modify auto download options. 1. Log into the library as a user with superuser or administrator privileges. 2. Select Maintenance > Package Update. The Package Update screen displays. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 146 The library does not apply the firmware until you initiate a library or drive update. Enabling auto-staging decreases the time required to complete a library or drive update. 6. Click Save to save the new settings. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 147: Configure Rotation Manager

    Enabling BlueScale Software Support, Options, and Upgrades on page 112. 3. From the toolbar menu, select General > Import Export > Rotation Manager. The Rotation Manager Configuration screen displays. Figure 65 The Rotation Manager Configuration screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 148 Only previously configured mail recipients are listed. To send the notification to someone who is not already listed as a library user, you must first configure that person as an email recipient (see Configure Mail Users on page 127). 6. Click Save. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 149: Backing Up The Library Configuration

    < < The library generates the Auto Configuration Save backup file once a week and whenever a partition is created or modified. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 150: Use Manual Backup Of The Library Configuration

    Back Up the Library Configuration 1. Log into the library as a user with superuser or administrator privileges. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 151 5. Use the Select the destination drop-down list to select where you want to save the file. Note: Do not use the check boxes at the top of the screen. They act on the Utility Results message, not the configuration file. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 152 [mail recipient] Note: Do not mail the file to autosupport@spectralogic.com unless Spectra Logic Technical Support specifically requested the file for troubleshooting. 6. Click Run Utility. After a brief delay, the Utility Results screen displays, showing that the configuration file was either saved or sent.
  • Page 153 Back Up and Protect the Library Metadata on page 547 for additional information about backing up the library’s configuration information, the MLM and DLM databases, and BlueScale encryption keys (this information is collectively referred to as the library metadata). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 154: Setting The Camera Ip Address

    Default Gateway 10.10.10.11 255.255.255.0 10.10.10.1 In order to comply with EMC requirements, use a shielded Ethernet cable to connect the camera to your network. Figure 68 Location of the BlueScale Vision camera connector. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 155: Edit The Camera Ip Address - White

    • If you have the black BlueScale vision camera, use Edit the Camera IP Address - Black page 158. Edit the Camera IP Address - White 1. On the start page, click Administration. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 156 3. On the System Settings screen, If desired, change the Camera Name to something that helps you identify it in your environment. The default device name for the camera is SLnnnnnn, where nnnnnn are the last 6 digits of the camera’s 12 digit hexadecimal MAC address. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 157 Figure 73 The BlueScale Vision System Settings screen. 4. Select Network. The network connections configuration screen displays. Figure 74 Configure the camera IP addressing. 5. Select either Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) or Use the following IP address. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 158: Edit The Camera Ip Address - Black

    If you do not know the camera’s IP address, you must reset the IMPORTANT camera to use DHCP addressing before you can connect to it. The reset process requires physically accessing the camera. Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support for assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18).
  • Page 159 The Primary DNS address is required in order to use the email alert or to access the camera by hostname. The Secondary DNS is optional. If provided, it is used if the Primary DNS is unavailable. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 160 9. If the library contains multiple cameras, repeat Step 1 on page 158 through Step 8 each camera. Make a record of the IP address for each camera and the frame in which each camera is located. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 161: Chapter 5 - Operating The Library

    View a Partition’s World Wide Name Use the BlueScale Vision Camera Using a USB Device Continuing Backups While Using a USB Device Connect a USB Device to the Library Controlling the Interior Lights APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 162: Controlling The Library Power

    (see Power Specifications on page 576 for additional requirements). Figure 78 Connect the AC inputs and set the breaker switches to the on position. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 163: Power Off The Library

    Interface on page 97). Note: If the library cannot complete the initialization process, it generates system messages and enters maintenance mode. Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support for assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18). Use the Automatic Power-Up After Power Failure Feature The Automatic Power-Up After Power Failure feature lets you configure the library to power on without user intervention after a power failure.
  • Page 164 1. Log into the library as a user with superuser privileges (see Log Into the User Interface page 97). 2. From the toolbar, access the General Status screen. 3. Using the stylus, touch the blue power button on the picture of the library. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 165 When the cursor comes near the button, it changes to a pointing finger. 4. When you touch the button, the Soft Power Shutdown confirmation screen displays after a brief delay. Click Continue to power off the library. Figure 81 The Soft Power Shutdown confirmation screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 166: Monitoring Your Library

    MLM also provides limited health information about media that is not MLM-enabled. The usage and health of the drives Using Drive Lifecycle Management Drive Lifecycle in the library. on page 352 Management (DLM) APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 167: Check And Respond To Messages

    1. Log into the library. 2. Select the System Status icon on the status bar (see Figure 34 on page 92). The System Messages screen displays. Figure 82 The System Messages screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 168 Some error messages are followed by a series of errors that provide additional information. To understand the sequence of events, scroll back to view the first error message that was produced, then read the others for clarification. If you need assistance, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18).
  • Page 169 Indicates the ID number of the process that was being performed by the library’s BlueScale software when the system message was posted. This ID number is for internal use only. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 170: Use Performance Metrics

    If you enabled or disabled the Drive Performance Monitor option when a drive contained a cartridge, the drive is reported as empty on the Drive Performance screens. 4. Click Go. A screen showing the selected metric displays. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 171 Drives (or DLM) and then clicking Drive Performance. Note: The Drive Performance button is not present if Drive Performance Monitoring is not enabled (see Enable Drive Performance Monitoring on page 119). Figure 84 The Drives screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 172 Use the following steps to view the storage density data for the library. 1. Select General > Metrics from the toolbar menu. The screen for the last metric you viewed displays. 2. Select Storage Density from the Metric pull-down menu. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 173: View Drive Status Information

    The operations available for each drive depend on how you are accessing the BlueScale user interface and whether or not: DLM is enabled The drive is configured in a partition Auto Drive Clean is enabled for the partition APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 174 The location-based serial number for the drive while it is in the library. Spectra Drive SN This serial number makes it possible to replace one drive with another without having to reconfigure the storage management software that accesses the drive. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 175 5. Use the information on the Drive Details screen and the DLM report to troubleshoot drive problems (see Troubleshooting Drives on page 443). If the drive is in an error state, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18).

  • Page 176: View The Teraporter Status Information

    When you move the cursor over Robotics in the graphic, it changes to highlight the robotics, as shown in Figure 89. Figure 89 The General Status screen showing the robotics. 3. Click Robotics to display the Robotics Status screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 177 Do not select Begin Service unless you have been instructed to do so by Spectra Logic Technical Support. The TeraPorter can only be serviced by a Spectra-certified service provider.
  • Page 178 It is only present if you log into a library with service frames as a superuser or administrator from the library’s operator panel. Do not select Close Door unless you have been instructed to do so by Spectra Logic Technical Support.

  • Page 179: View A Partition's World Wide Name

    If multiple RIMs are configured as exporting controllers in a partition, there are multiple WWNs for the partition. Click Summary to display the Partition Settings screen, which lists all of the WWNs. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 180: Use The Bluescale Vision Camera

    Use the following steps to launch the BlueScale Vision viewer. 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the BlueScale Vision camera connector on the back of the frame to an Ethernet network. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 181 Make sure that you know which frame contains which camera. Figure 96 The Status bar showing the camera icon. • Using a Web browser APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 182 Using the Black BlueScale Vision Camera on the next page. Using the White BlueScale Vision Camera Select View Video on the start page to see the camera’s view of the library’s interior. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 183 BlueScale Vision camera. This guide also describes installing and using the camera’s Viewing/Recording Utility. Using the Black BlueScale Vision Camera The screen displays the camera’s view of the library’s interior. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 184 Starts recording a video clip to your computer in MP4 file format. Ends recording. Read the Vivotek FD8361 Fixed Dome Network Camera User’s Manual for detailed information about the remaining buttons and configuring and using the BlueScale Vision camera. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 185: Using A Usb Device

    IMPORTANT indefinitely, unless specifically directed to do so by Spectra Logic Technical Support. One Spectra Logic USB device is shipped with the library, but most types of USB devices work. The library only recognizes FAT-formatted, not NTFS-formatted, USB devices. IMPORTANT If you are unable to access a USB device from the library, remove it and use a different one.

  • Page 186: Connect A Usb Device To The Library

    1. Locate the USB port you want to use. 2. Plug the USB device into the USB port and allow time for the device to mount. Figure 101 Location of the USB port on the library operator panel and the LCM. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 187: Controlling The Interior Lights

    5. Select Run Utility to turn off the LED light panels in the library. 6. To turn the interior lights on again, repeat Step 1 through Step 5, using the Turn Interior Lights On utility. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 188 Confirming and Saving the Partition Settings Configure Advanced Partition Settings Configuring Emulation Enable Soft Load Enable Media Zoning Enable Time-based Access Order System (TAOS) Enable Robotic Load Balancing Modifying an Existing Partition APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 189 CHAPTER 6 - CONFIGURING AND MANAGING PARTITIONS Deleting a Partition APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 190: Partition Configuration Overview

    • Cleaning partitions do not count against the partition maximum. • A cleaning partition can be shared by multiple storage partitions as long as the cleaning cartridges are compatible with the drive types in each storage partition. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 191 • If you configure a Global Spare drive for a partition, it is cleaned using a cleaning cartridge stored in the cleaning partition. If a cleaning partition is not associated with the storage partition, the Global Spare drive must be cleaned manually (see Manually Cleaning a Drive page 502). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 192 Each storage partition must have a minimum of one chamber assigned to the storage pool. Each storage partition must also have at least one drive assigned to it. • When using multiple tape technology generations, Spectra Logic strongly recommends configuring separate partitions for each generation.

  • Page 193: Preparing To Configure Partitions

    • Spectra Logic recommends using a direct-attached drive as the exporting controller for a partition unless you need to configure the partition for media zoning, which is used by software packages such as High Performance Storage System (HPSS) and HPE Data Management Framework (DMF).
  • Page 194 The Encryption screen does not display mode unless you are logged into the library as an encryption user and have either created one or more BlueScale encryption keys or configured a Spectra SKLM or KMIP server. See the Spectra Tape Libraries Encryption User Guide for details.
  • Page 195 RIM2 can export up to 16 partitions, but still only count as one exporter. • Spectra Logic recommends using a direct-attached drive as the exporting controller for a partition unless you need to configure the partition for media zoning, which is used by software packages such as High Performance Storage System (HPSS) and HPE Data Management Framework (DMF).

  • Page 196: Creating A Cleaning Partition

    Do not select the Automatically create a partition option. Doing so configures a storage partition using the majority of the licensed chambers. IMPORTANT You then need to modify the storage partition to make chambers available for a cleaning partition. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 197 BlueScale screens. If you want the cleaning partitions to be listed after the storage partitions, precede the name with a “z” or “_”. Media Select LTO Clean or TS11x0 Clean to create a cleaning partition. Type APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 198 Figure 107 Specify the number of chambers. 5. Enter the number of chambers you want to assign to the cleaning partition. 6. Proceed to Confirming and Saving the Partition Settings on page 221. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 199: Creating A Storage Partition

    If you want to use the Global Spare option with the partition, you need to modify the partition after it is created to unassign one or more of the drives that were automatically assigned to the partition, and then reassign those drives as Global Spares. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 200 • If the library does not currently have any partitions configured, select Manually create a partition and click New to display the Name and Media Type screen APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 201: Configure Advanced Settings

    If the storage partition media type is grayed out, then all licensed chambers are assigned to partitions. Edit an existing partition to free up chambers or purchase a Capacity on Demand key to increase the number of available storage chambers APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 202: Enable Or Disable Slotiq

    SlotIQ is not compatible with T10K drives. SlotIQ cannot be enabled if the advanced utility Tape Barcode Verification is enabled. 1. From the Name and Media Type screen, click Next. The SlotIQ screen displays. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 203: Select Barcode Options

    2. Select Default or Enable SlotIQ. Select Barcode Options Choose the barcode label options for the partition. Spectra Certified data cartridges with standard barcode labels use a barcode with eight human-readable characters followed by a checksum character that is not human-readable.
  • Page 204 1 to 16. hand characters For example, if the barcode is 1234567L2 and you configure the library to report only the five left-most characters, the library reports the barcode as 12345. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 205: Select The Robotic Control Path

    RIMs, LTO-6 and later generation drives, and TS1155 and TS1160 technology drives can act as controllers. Spectra Logic recommends using a direct-attached drive as the exporting controller for a partition unless you need to configure the partition for media zoning, which is used by software packages such as High Performance Storage System (HPSS) and HPE Data Management Framework (DMF).

  • Page 206: Assign Global Spare Drives

    Using a Global Spare Drive on page 433 for instructions on how to use the Global Spare drive in place of a failed drive. Requirements Before you can configure the Global Spare option, the following requirements must be met: APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 207 1. From the Robotic Control Path screen, click Next. The Spare Drives screen lists the drives that are available for use as Global Spares. If you do not want to configure spare drives, click Next again and skip to Allocate Chambers and Drives on the next page. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 208: Allocate Chambers And Drives

    Use the following steps to allocate chambers and drives for the partition. 1. From the Spare Drives screen, click Next. The Chambers and Drives screen displays. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 209 If you did not license all of the chambers in the library, the unlicensed chambers are available for use in cleaning partitions. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 210: Enable And Configure Mlm Prescan And Postscan

    Enter the number of chambers to assign to the entry/exit pool for this partition. Chambers Notes: • Some storage management software features require an entry/exit pool. Spectra Logic recommends assigning at least one entry/exit chamber. • It is useful for the entry/exit pool to be larger than the expected import/export operations you plan to do on a daily or weekly basis.
  • Page 211 3A07 or later 3A07 or later 460E or later TS1140 later previous Technology, columns Fibre Channel 4470 or 460E or later 460E or later 460E or later TS1150 later previous Technology, columns Fibre Channel APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 212 Selecting any of the PostScan triggers automatically enables the selected PostScan option for the partition. If you enable PostScan, the options for SKLM or KMIP Encryption are not available when you get to the Encryption screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 213 • QuickScan using Global Spares is only available if a Global Spare drive is configured for the partition. • QuickScan using Global Spares is only available if the partition uses LTO-5 or later generation Fibre Channel drives or TS11xx technology drives. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 214: Select The Encryption Mode

    Encryption screen only displays if you are logged into the library as an encryption user and have either created one or more BlueScale encryption keys, or configured a Spectra SKLM or KMIP server. If you are not logged into the library as an encryption user and you are editing a partition with encryption, the Encryption screen does not display, or displays with all options grayed out depending on your version of BlueScale software.
  • Page 215 You can only configure KMIP encryption or Spectra SKLM encryption, not both. KMIP encryption and Spectra SKLM encryption are not compatible with PostScan. Do not enable PostScan for the partition if you want to use KMIP encryption or Spectra SKLM encryption.
  • Page 216 LTO-5 and later generation drives or TS11xx technology Encryption drives. Note: If PostScan is enabled for the partition, do not select Spectra SKLM Encryption. Turns on KMIP encryption key management for drive-based encryption using KMIP LTO-6 and later generation drives or TS11xx technology drives. The library reuses Encryption- KMIP encryption keys when tapes are overwritten.

  • Page 217: Configure The Drive Fibre Channel Addressing

    2. Select Soft Addressing or Hard Addressing for each of the drives listed. • Soft addressing is selected by default. A drive is assigned a soft address when it connects to the Fibre Channel arbitrated loop or fabric. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 218: Specify The Partition Users

    The ID you enter must be unique for every device in the loop or fabric. Note: Spectra Logic recommends using soft addressing where possible for Fibre Channel drives. Specify the Partition Users 1. From the Fibre Channel Loop ID’s screen, click Next. The Partition Users screen displays.

  • Page 219: Configure The Port Addressing For The Controllers

    The RIM needs to stop and restart the fibre ports for the changes to take affect. Only make changes when ALL partitions exported out a RIM are idle. Use the following steps to configure the port addressing for the exporting controller(s). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 220 (s) on the additional exporters. If you only selected one port in the Robotic Path Visibility screen or if you have already configured both ports, proceed to Confirming and Saving the Partition Settings. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 221: Confirming And Saving The Partition Settings

    (see Configure Mail Users on page 127). Note: Do not use the default autosupport@spectralogic.com email recipient. Spectra Logic does not save emailed configuration files unless they are specifically requested for troubleshooting. 3. Click Next. The Save Partition screen displays. Note: The Save Partition screen on your library may be different from the ones shown in Figure 125...
  • Page 222 5. Click Save. The library requires several minutes to create the partition, after which the Shared Library Services screen redisplays with the partition you just created added to the list of partitions. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 223 6. To configure another storage partition, repeat the entire configuration process, beginning with Creating a Storage Partition on page 199. To configure another cleaning partition, repeat the entire configuration process, beginning with Creating a Cleaning Partition on page 196. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 224: Configure Advanced Partition Settings

    Configuring Emulation Overview The library identifies itself as “SPECTRA PYTHON” in response to a SCSI Inquiry command. If your storage management software or operating system does not specifically support one of the Spectra Logic libraries that identifies itself as “SPECTRA PYTHON,” you can configure one or more partitions to emulate another type of library.
  • Page 225 4. Click Advanced. The Advanced Partition Settings screen displays. Figure 128 Specifying the emulation type. 5. Select the type of library you want the TFinity library to emulate. You can either: • Select a preconfigured emulation from the Use preset drop-down list.

  • Page 226: Enable Soft Load

    The Soft Load feature uses the drives soft load (or auto load) functionality to improve library performance. Soft Load requires that the library have high performance transporters and that the partition use TS11xx technology or LTO-5 or later generation drives. Soft Load should only be used when recommended by Spectra Logic IMPORTANT Technical Support.

  • Page 227: Enable Media Zoning

    1. In order to reduce TeraPorter contention and improve performance, there should be drive frames in each zone. If only one drive frame is present, there is no performance gain from Media Zoning. Media Zoning should only be used when recommended by Spectra Logic IMPORTANT Technical Support.

  • Page 228: Enable Time-Based Access Order System (Taos)

    Time-based Access Order System (TAOS) is a way to speed up the time it takes to read several data segments from a single tape. Given a host-provided list of proposed reads, the Spectra Logic tape library provides a list back to the host that has been re-ordered to achieve a minimal total read time.
  • Page 229 6. Click Next. The Robotic Control Path screen displays. The Robotic Control Path screen is the beginning of a series of configuration screens. The sequence of steps and screens matches those described in Creating a Storage Partition on page 199. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 230: Enable Robotic Load Balancing

    3. Click Edit to modify an existing partition or New to create a new partition. The Name and Media Type screen displays (see Figure 110 on page 202). 4. Click Advanced. The Advanced Partition Settings screen displays. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 231 6. Click Next. The Robotic Control Path screen displays. The Robotic Control Path screen is the beginning of a series of configuration screens. The sequence of steps and screens matches those described in Creating a Storage Partition on page 199. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 232: Modifying An Existing Partition

    Before making changes to an existing partition, review the information at the beginning of this chapter to ensure that you address any requirements (see Partition Types and Requirements page 190). In addition, address the following recommendations and requirements: APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 233 CHAPTER 6 - CONFIGURING AND MANAGING PARTITIONS • Spectra Logic strongly recommends backing up the library configuration, either to a USB device or as an attachment to an email sent to a previously configured mail recipient, before you make changes.
  • Page 234 5. Click either Summary or Edit. Either option can be used when modifying a partition. • If you click Summary next to the partition that you want to edit, the Partition Settings screen displays, showing summary information related to the selected partition. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 235 Depending on the type of partition you are modifying, choose one of the following: • To modify a cleaning partition, see Creating a Cleaning Partition on page 196. • To modify a storage partition, see Creating a Storage Partition on page 199. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 236: Deleting A Partition

    Partition Types and Requirements on page 190). In addition, make sure you address the following: • Spectra Logic strongly recommends backing up the library configuration, either to a USB device or as an attachment to an email sent to a previously configured mail recipient, before you delete a partition.
  • Page 237 6. Click Ok to confirm that you want to delete the partition. The screen refreshes and the deleted partition is no longer listed on the Shared Library Services screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 238: Chapter 7 - Importing And Exporting Cartridges

    Exchange Magazines or Cartridges in a Partition Export or Exchange Expired Cleaning Cartridges Using the Advanced Import/Export Options Manually Create a Move Queue Upload a Move Queue Start the Moves Updating the Storage Management Software Inventory APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 239: Preparing Cartridges For Use

    When preparing cartridges for use, keep the following guidelines and requirements in mind: Spectra Certified Media For best performance, use Spectra Certified Media (both data and cleaning cartridges), which guarantees both media compatibility and the cartridge itself over its lifetime. Using Spectra Certified Media also lets you take full advantage of the library’s Media Lifecycle Management...

  • Page 240: Prepare The Cartridges For Use

    • TeraPack Magazines—Unique barcode labels are required on all magazines. If you attempt to import a magazine with a duplicate or unreadable barcode label, the library will reject it. Maintenance TeraPack magazines are identified by Spectra-unique labels. For your convenience, the pre-loaded magazines are labeled with sequential barcode labels. Optional custom barcode sequences can be ordered, if desired.
  • Page 241 Do not put data cartridges in a Maintenance TeraPack magazine. The IMPORTANT Maintenance TeraPack magazine, with properly labeled cleaning cartridges, can only be used in a cleaning partition. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 242: Lto-7 Type M Media

    If the tape drive determines that the tape cartridge does not meet the unused criteria, the LTO- 7 type M initialization fails and the tape retains LTO-7 density. If the library or your storage management software reports an LTO-7 type M initialization failure, Spectra Logic recommends replacing the barcode on the tape with an L7 barcode.

  • Page 243: Import And Export Overview

    Make sure that each cartridge and magazine is labeled with a unique barcode. The barcode labels on Spectra Certified Media contain information about the media type. To ensure that the correct type of cartridges are stored in a partition, the library prevents you from importing the wrong cartridge type into a partition.

  • Page 244: Restrictions

    Also, tape cartridges in magazines may not match the inventory presented by the host software. However, the TeraPack Magazine Contents field on the Advanced Import/Export screen does show the physical contents of the selected chamber. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 245 Resolve SlotIQ Virtualized Drive to Slot Moves to physically move tapes that were virtually moved from drives to slots previously. When you import magazines into this partition, the library assigns its own virtual mapping of the magazine inventory. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 246: Importing Into A Storage Or Cleaning Partition

    If you need to import new magazines and all of the chambers in the entry/exit pool are full, you must export one or more magazines to make space for the new magazines (see Export Magazines from a Partition on page 258). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 247 This requirement applies to both standard and custom barcode labels. • Cleaning cartridges used in a cleaning partition must be in Maintenance TeraPack magazines, which are identified by Spectra-unique labels. The library automatically prevents importing cleaning cartridges and magazines that are not properly labeled into a cleaning partition.

  • Page 248: Prepare The Storage Partition Or The Cleaning Partition

    • If the partition’s storage pool has empty chambers, import one or more TeraPack magazines with empty slots into the storage pool (see Import the Magazines on the next page). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 249: Import The Magazines

    3. Select the partition and TAP you want to use from the drop-down lists, then click Go. The Import/Export TeraPack Magazines screen refreshes to show the current status of the chambers assigned to the selected partition. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 250 If the library has a non-isolating service frame configuration, the Import/Export TeraPack Magazine screen displays how many magazines can be imported before the exclusion zone is used. Operators can only import into the entry/exit pool. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 251 Insert a magazine into the tray on the open TAP, making sure that it is oriented with the textured surface on each side toward the outside of the library, as shown in Figure 142. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 252 Import/Export TeraPack Magazines screen displays. The magazine you placed in the TAP is the last one you want to import. Stop Importing APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 253 LED is solid green, press it to open the bulk TAP door. Remove the magazines, close the door firmly by pressing at the top and bottom, and click Continue to restart the import process. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 254 TAP. You can insert up to 14 magazines at a time. Figure 145 Insert the magazine into the bulk TAP carousel, making sure that it is correctly positioned. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 255 • You click Stop Importing — When you click Stop Importing the import operation terminates. If there are still magazines in the bulk TAP, you will be instructed to remove them before the next import or export operation. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 256: Prepare The Entry/Exit Pool

    If there are no magazines with empty slots in the entry/exit pool, follow the steps in Exchange Magazines or Cartridges in a Partition on page 262 to exchange the full magazines for magazines that have empty slots. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 257: Exporting Or Exchanging Magazines And Cartridges

    Prepare for the Export or Exchange • If you are exchanging cartridges or magazines, have on hand the prepared data cartridges and properly labeled magazines (see Preparing Cartridges for Use on page 239). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 258: Export Magazines From A Partition

    The TeraPack Magazine Contents field on the Advanced Import/Export screen can be used to determine the physical contents of a chamber. When exporting tape cartridges from a partition with SlotIQ enabled, Spectra IMPORTANT Logic recommends that you use your host software to move the cartridges to the Entry/Exit pool before exporting.
  • Page 259 TAP located in the bulk TAP service frame on the right end of the library. 4. Click the appropriate Export/Exchange button to select the location from which you want to export or exchange magazines. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 260 Continue after each one. When all of the magazines in the selected location are exported, the process stops automatically and the Import/Export TeraPack Magazines screen displays. The magazine you removed from the TAP is the last one you want to Stop Exporting export. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 261 TAPs. c. The Import/Export TeraPack Magazines screen refreshes to show that the moves are in progress. Figure 149 The Import/Export TeraPack Magazines screen shows that the export process is underway. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 262: Exchange Magazines Or Cartridges In A Partition

    When you click Export/Exchange, the TeraPorter retrieves a magazine from the selected location and places it in the TAP. The TAP door opens and a Feedback Required screen displays. b. Remove the magazine from the TAP and either: APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 263 The magazine or cartridge you exchanged is the last one you want to Stop Exporting process. If you selected the Left , Right, or LeftAndRight TAP a. The Bulk TAP Move Confirmation screen displays a confirmation message with instructions for performing the export operation. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 264 TAP. If you selected LeftAndRight TAP and there are more then 14 magazines to exchange, the magazines are distributed as evenly as possible between the two bulk TAPs. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 265 TAP(s). The process continues as long as there are magazines that have not been processed in the selected location or until you click Stop Exporting on the Import/Export TeraPack Magazines screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 266: Export Or Exchange Expired Cleaning Cartridges

    Required screen displays, indicating which cartridges to remove from the magazine. a. Remove or exchange the expired cleaning cartridges indicated on the Feedback Required screen. b. Place the magazine back in the TAP if you removed it. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 267 Import/Export TeraPack Magazines screen displays. The expired cleaning cartridge you removed or exchanged is the last one Stop Exporting you want to process. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 268: Using The Advanced Import/Export Options

    Import/Export TeraPack Magazines screen or the Inventory screen. 4. Click Advanced. The Advanced Import/Export screen displays showing the information for the partition that was selected on the basic Import/Export TeraPack Magazines screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 269 Figure 153 Select the partition, TAP, and the direction of the move. Select the TAP Select this If you want to use... TAP... The dual TAP located in the center of the main frame. Center APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 270 The selected chamber in the storage pool to the selected TAP. TAP > EE The selected TAP to the selected chamber in the entry/exit pool. EE > TAP The selected chamber in the entry/exit pool to the selected TAP. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 271 Figure 154 Add the move to the Move Queue. 8. Repeat Step 5 on page 269 through Step 7 to add more moves to the Move Queue. Notes: Changing the selected partition or the selected TAP clears the move queue. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 272: Upload A Move Queue

    On the toolbar menu, select General > Import/Export. The Import/Export TeraPack Magazines screen displays showing the information for the last partition that was viewed on either the Import/Export TeraPack Magazines screen or the Inventory screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 273 • If you selected Remote, the RLC Upload Media Exchange Move File screen displays. Use your web browser’s upload feature to find the file, and then click Next. The Advanced Import/Export screen displays with a new button labeled Populate. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 274: Start The Moves

    11.Continue with Start the Moves below. Start the Moves 1. Click Start Moves to begin processing the moves. 2. The next steps depend on which TAP you selected. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 275 Continue to restart the import process. The Import/Export TeraPack Magazines screen refreshes to show that the moves are in progress (for example, see Figure 146 on page 255 Figure 149 on page 261). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 276 TAP carousel(s). When all of the magazines in the move queue have been retrieved or when the shelves are full, the bulk TAP carousel rotates to the unload position and the door release button LED is solid green. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 277 4. If you imported magazines into a partition’s storage pool or exported magazines from a partition’s storage pool, be sure to use your storage management software to update its media inventory after completing the export (see Updating the Storage Management Software Inventory). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 278: Updating The Storage Management Software Inventory

    Refer to your software documentation for more information. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 279: Chapter 8 - Using The Cartridge Inventory

    View the Cartridge Inventory for a Location Download the Cartridge Inventory Locating a Specific Cartridge Moving Cartridges Within a Partition Move Cartridges Using the BlueScale Inventory Screen Move Cartridges Using an ASCII Move File APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 280: Understanding The Cartridge Inventory

    • Automate a series of moves in a storage partition by uploading a specially formatted ASCII text file that contains a sequence of moves to the partition (see Create a Move Queue File on page 294). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 281: Viewing And Downloading The Cartridge Inventory

    Go. The screen refreshes to show the cartridge inventory for the Source type that was selected the last time the Inventory screen was viewed. Note: The Destination list shows all of the empty locations of the selected type. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 282 Figure 158 Select the source type for which you want to view the inventory. Notes: The available sources depend on the type of partition selected. If the selected source does not contain any cartridges, the source list shows “No sources found.” APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 283: Download The Cartridge Inventory

    If a USB device is connected to the LCM or operator panel, you can also save the XML file to the USB device. The inventory lists the following information for all magazine slots in the partition’s storage pool and entry/exit pool and for the drives in the partition. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 284 4. If you want to download the inventory for a partition other than the one currently displayed, select the desired partition from the Partition drop-down list, then click Go (see Figure 157 on page 282). 5. Click Advanced to display the options for uploading moves and downloading the inventory. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 285 Advanced on the inventory screen. Figure 160 Select the download option for the inventory file. 7. Select the desired option for downloading the inventory file. As soon as you make your selection, the download process begins. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 286 Note: See inventory.xml in the Spectra Tape Libraries XML Command Reference for a description of the fields in the XML file. Figure 161 The cartridge inventory XML file opened in a web browser. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 287 • To view the XML file in spreadsheet format, use Microsoft Excel 2007 or later, or use another spreadsheet program that supports the XML file format. Figure 162 Example of the cartridge inventory XML file opened in Excel. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 288: Locating A Specific Cartridge

    Only the slots below the top one displayed in the list are searched. Scroll to the top of the source list before clicking Find. The search starts at the second visible slot. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 289: Moving Cartridges Within A Partition

    2. Display the cartridge inventory for the desired partition location (see View the Cartridge Inventory for a Location on page 281 for more details). a. From the toolbar menu, select General > Inventory. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 290 5. Use the Destination drop-down list to select the type of location to which you want to move the cartridge, then click Go. The destination list refreshes to show all of the empty slots in the selected location. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 291 • All—Lists all of the empty slots in the partition, regardless of the location. Note: Selecting a specific destination type instead of using All displays fewer items through which you must scroll to locate the desired destination slot. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 292 If you want to remove one or more of the moves in the queue: Select the move and click Delete to remove it from the Move Queue list. Click Delete All to remove all of the defined moves from the Move Queue list. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 293 No other operations can be started until the moves complete. Note: If the TAP is the source for or destination for a move, a Feedback Required screen displays. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 294: Move Cartridges Using An Ascii Move File

    APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 295 ID of the slot or drive where it is currently located • The human-readable barcode or by the barcode label on the label character string if the cartridge. source_id is BC. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 296 The values are not case- sensitive. destination_num A positive integer. Specifies the ID of the location to which the cartridge is moved. • An empty slot in the entry/exit or storage pool for the partition APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 297 2. If you saved the move queue file to a USB device, connect the device to one of the USB ports on the LCM or operator panel and allow time for the device to mount before proceeding (see Connect a USB Device to the Library on page 186). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 298 IMPORTANT The move queue file must be named MoveQueue.txt. The library does not recognize any other file name. The file must be stored in the root of the USB device. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 299 APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 300 Create a Move Queue File on page 294) and then repeat Step 2 on page 297 through Step 8 on page 299. 10.The library then processes the moves based on your selection in Step 8 on page 299. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 301: Chapter 9 - Configuring And Using Media Lifecycle Management

    Address Requirements for Use Enable PostScan Request a Manual PostScan Pause the PostScan Process Using MLM Reporting Generate MLM Reports Save an MLM Report Override a Poor Cartridge Health Report Managing the MLM Database APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 302 CHAPTER 9 - CONFIGURING AND USING MEDIA LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Back Up the MLM and DLM Databases Verify the Database Backup File Delete MLM Records From the Database Download the MLM Database for Analysis and Archival APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 303: Bluescale Media Lifecycle Management

    (cartridges) by giving you tools to proactively detect potential media errors well before they happen. When used in combination with Spectra Certified MLM-enabled media, MLM lets you manage, track, and report all facets of tape usage from creation to retirement. When used with media that is not MLM-enabled, MLM tracks and reports the general health of the media.
  • Page 304 • If the cartridge is not MLM-enabled, the library collects the cartridge barcode label information, the cartridge health information, and the name of the partition where the cartridge currently resides. It then adds this information to the MLM database. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 305: Media Tracking And Reporting

    The cartridge inventory is separate from the MLM database and only shows cartridges currently stored in the library. The cartridge inventory does not differentiate between MLM-enabled cartridges and those that are not MLM-enabled. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 306 When a cartridge is retired or permanently exported from the library, its record can be deleted from the MLM database. Records can be deleted individually or as a group (see Delete MLM Records From the Database on page 348). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 307 Functional Overview Each time a Spectra Certified MLM-enabled data cartridge is loaded into a drive, MLM records over 30 data points about the cartridge. These data points include health information, the cartridge age, how many times it was loaded and into which drives, and how many errors it accumulated.

  • Page 308: Mlm Prescan And Postscan

    Using PostScan on page 327 for detailed information about configuring and using PreScan and PostScan. Note: PostScan and Spectra SKLM or KMIP encryption key management cannot be configured for use in the same partition. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 309 If a host requests a move while a cartridge is being scanned using one of the partition drives (PreScan or QuickScan), the move is delayed until the scan completes and the cartridge is returned to its slot. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 310: Additional Mlm Features

    The Broadcast Capacity option changes the capacity displayed on the General Status screen to show broadcast-centric hours of programming used and hours of programming remaining instead of raw capacity (see Configure How Storage Capacity Displays on page 316). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 311 The Media Alert feature generates a system message when a tape’s health is identified as poor (red) during five consecutive loads. This message is only generated once per tape. A separate system message is generated whenever a cartridge experiences a hard error. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 312 The data pertinent to media health is stored in the MLM database and used to determine the media health status (Usable or Impaired) included in Media Lifecycle Management reports. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 313: Enabling Mlm And Configuring Global Settings

    DLM. 1. Log into the library as a user with superuser or administrator privileges. 2. From the toolbar menu, select Configuration > Media Lifecycle Management. The Media Lifecycle Management Settings screen displays. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 314 • Enabling this alert is only recommended if all of the media typically used in the library is MLM-enabled. • Starting with BlueScale12.7.04, TS11xx technology cleaning tapes are always treated as MLM enabled by the BlueScale software. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 315 • Media Lifecycle Management must be enabled. • All cartridges must have barcode labels. Notes: • The Media Auto Discovery process identifies MLM- enabled cartridges as well as those that are not MLM- enabled. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 316: Configure How Storage Capacity Displays

    1. Log into the library as a user with superuser or administrator privileges. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 317 Broadcast Hours conversion you selected. 5. Click Save. The Filled Capacity bar graph on the General Status screen changes to reflect hours of content based on the settings for Convert to Broadcast Hours. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 318: Configure Postscan Blackout Periods

    To disable the blackout period for a specific day, set both Start and Stop to 0. By default, the blackout periods are all set to 0 (disabled). The PostScan process runs whenever there are tapes in the PostScan queue and a Global Spare drive is available. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 319 5. The blackout periods you set take effect when you enable PostScan for individual partitions by configuring one or more PostScan triggers (see Enable and Configure MLM PreScan and PostScan on page 210). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 320: Using Media Lifecycle Management

    MLM database (see Discover Cartridges Manually on page 322). The following table provides information about different possible scenarios for adding cartridges to the MLM database. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 321 MLM database, manually start the discovery process (see Discover Cartridges Manually on the next page). • Use your storage management software to load each cartridge into a drive and then unload it. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 322: Discover Cartridges Manually

    Figure 173 Click Discover Media on the MLM Tools screen to begin configuring a manual media discovery process. 4. Select the partition containing the cartridges you want to add to the MLM database, then click Next. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 323 Note: Background Operations on page 310 for information about operations that cannot be performed while the discovery process is running. Figure 176 The Media Discovery Start Results screen displays when the discovery process starts. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 324: Stop The Discovery Process

    Figure 177 Click Stop Discovery to stop the discovery process. To resume the discovery process, repeat the steps in Discover Cartridges Manually on page 322 or wait until you import additional cartridges into the partition to trigger the discovery process automatically. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 325: Using Prescan

    If a cartridge is write-protected when it is inserted into a drive, the information about the cartridge is added to the MLM database, but the library cannot update the MLM information on the cartridge’s MAM. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 326 While in use for PreScan, host moves to the drives being used are delayed until the PreScan operation completes. Spectra Logic highly recommends that you perform the manual media discovery process when your storage management software is not accessing the library and the library is idle.

  • Page 327: Using Postscan

    Enable and Configure MLM PreScan and PostScan on page 210 Note: PostScan cannot be configured for use in the same partition as Spectra SKLM or KMIP encryption key management. Operational Overview PostScan—either FullScan or QuickScan—performs a readability verification test to verify data integrity for all of the cartridges in the MLM database.
  • Page 328 • If the partition uses LTO-4 drives, FullScan is the only available option. • A Global Spare drive must be assigned to the partition. • Partitions using SAS drives cannot use FullScan. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 329 QuickScan verifies all of the data on a single wrap, from the beginning of the tape (BOT) to the end of the wrap or the end of recorded data (EOD), whichever comes first. Notes: APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 330 If cleaning is required and a cleaning partition is associated with the storage partition to which the Global Spare is assigned, the drive is cleaned before the next cartridge is processed. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 331: Address Requirements For Use

    If a cartridge is in the process of being scanned when it Software is requested for a backup or restore operation, it must be unloaded from Configuration the Global spare and moved to another drive before the move request is reported as complete. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 332: Enable Postscan

    PostScan option that was specified for the partition. Use the following steps to manually start the PostScan process. 1. Enable Media Lifecycle Management if it is not already enabled (see Enabling MLM and Configuring Global Settings on page 313). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 333 5. Select the cartridge that you want to check for media errors. You can select the cartridge either from the Source list, by entering its barcode, or by entering the slot number where it is located. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 334: Pause The Postscan Process

    1. From the toolbar menu, select Maintenance > Media Lifecycle Management. The Media Lifecycle Management Tools screen displays. Note: The Pause PostScan button is only present if the PostScan process is running. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 335 After an hour passes, the library restarts the PostScan operation on the tape that was being verified at the time of the interruption, provided the PostScan prerequisites listed on page 327 are met. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 336: Using Mlm Reporting

    Go. Note: By default, the Media Lifecycle Management Report screen shows a Media Health report for all Spectra Certified MLM-enabled cartridges in the entire library. Figure 181 Select the partition for which you want to display the media health report.
  • Page 337 • This report is not available for non-MLM-enabled cartridges. The load count for each MLM-enabled data cartridge in the selected Load Count location and the born on date (the date on which Spectra Logic enabled the cartridge to support MLM tracking and reporting). Note: This report is not available for non-MLM-enabled cartridges.
  • Page 338 Note: Health icons are not used with LTO media that is not MLM-enabled Spectra Certified media. Figure 182 Use the health icons on the Media Lifecycle Management Report screen to quickly assess media health.
  • Page 339 • If your cartridge has a high error rate that cannot be attributed to a faulty drive, environmental factors, or the end of the cartridge’s normal working life, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support for troubleshooting assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18...
  • Page 340 The Details screen displays different information for Spectra Certified media, and non- certified media • For Spectra Certified Media, all MLM information for the tape cartridge displays, including • A Health graph — Media health is based on the MLM-tracked history of the cartridge.
  • Page 341 CHAPTER 9 - CONFIGURING AND USING MEDIA LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Figure 183 MLM details for Spectra Certified media. • For media that is not Spectra Certified, only a Health graph displays. Media health is based on the MLM-tracked history of the cartridge. The health status indicated by the Health graph may fluctuate until the cartridge is loaded six times.

  • Page 342: Save An Mlm Report

    CHAPTER 9 - CONFIGURING AND USING MEDIA LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Figure 184 MLM details for non-Spectra Certified media. 4. Click Previous to return to the main Media Lifecycle Management Report screen (Figure 182 on page 338). Save an MLM Report You can choose to save a copy of the MLM report, which is a comma-separated text file (*.rpt), to a USB device, mail the saved report to previously configured email recipient, or both.

  • Page 343: Override A Poor Cartridge Health Report

    Mail Report to user. Use the drop-down list to select the recipient for the report file. Note: Do not use the default autosupport@spectralogic.com email user. Spectra Logic does not save emailed MLM report files unless they are specifically requested for troubleshooting.
  • Page 344 IMPORTANT health is due to drive problems and not the cartridge or you are specifically directed to do so by Spectra Logic Technical Support. Use the following steps to reset the health of a single cartridge. 1. Display the Media Lifecycle Reports screen as described in Generate MLM Reports on page 336.

  • Page 345: Managing The Mlm Database

    7. Click Next. The Utilities screen refreshes to show a list of the advanced utilities. 8. Scroll down and select Save MLM Database. The screen refreshes to show the details for the utility. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 346 Note: Do not use the default autosupport@spectralogic.com email recipient. Spectra Logic does not save emailed files unless they are specifically requested for troubleshooting. 10.If you want to compress the file to make it smaller, select On in the Compress Files? drop-down list.

  • Page 347: Verify The Database Backup File

    3. If the zip file is not present or if it is 0 bytes in size, repeat the backup process (Back Up the MLM and DLM Databases on page 345) to generate the email again. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 348: Delete Mlm Records From The Database

    An asterisk (*) next to the barcode indicates that the cartridge was exported from the library. 4. Click the trash can icon next to the barcode to delete the record. Figure 188 Use the trash can icon to delete individual records from the MLM database. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 349 4. Select the cartridge records you want to delete from the MLM database. Note: An asterisk (*) indicates that the cartridge was exported from the library. 5. Click Delete Selected to remove the selected records from the MLM database. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 350: Download The Mlm Database For Analysis And Archival

    3. Click MLM Report and use your browsers Open File dialog box to open or save the file. 4. To view the information stored in the MLM database, open the CSV file using a software program that supports this file type. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 351 CHAPTER 9 - CONFIGURING AND USING MEDIA LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Figure 192 An example of the downloaded MLM database file (opened in Microsoft Excel). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 352: Chapter 10 - Using Drive Lifecycle Management

    BlueScale Drive Lifecycle Management Monitoring Drive Health Using DLM Using the Drive Health Icons Viewing and Saving a Detailed Drive Health Report Downloading the DLM Database APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 353 User Privilege Requirements Only a user with superuser or administrator privileges can access and use the DLM features. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 354: Monitoring Drive Health Using Dlm

    Collect drive traces for LTO-5 and later generation drives (see Use the Drive Traces Drive Traces Button on page 438). Note: The Drive Traces button is not supported for TS11xx technology drives. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 355 The Test button is not available for TS11xx technology drives. Reset the drive, which power cycles the drive, runs the internal drive Reset diagnostics, and reinitializes it in the library (see Resetting a Drive on page 431). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 356: Using The Drive Health Icons

    See Interpreting the SCD and MCD Codes on page 447 for detailed information about the SCD and MCD codes. The following table describes the drive health status icons. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 357: Viewing And Saving A Detailed Drive Health Report

    2. From the toolbar menu, select Configuration > DLM to display the Drives screen. Figure 194 Click Detail to view detailed information about a drive. 3. Click Detail next to the drive for which you want to view more information. The Drive Details screen displays. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 358 Configuring and Using Media Lifecycle Management on page 301 for descriptions of the icons related to media health. Note: Depending on the drive’s history, this pane may not have any entries. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 359 If the condition was not truly corrected, the next tape load sets the drive health back to the previous indication. Resetting the drive health deletes the drive’s Summary of Tapes and History of Tapes data. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 360: Downloading The Dlm Database

    BlueScale web interface. Note: Typically, the application associated with XML files is a web browser. Depending on the browser, the file may open in a new browser window. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 361 4. Use the File > Save option in the application that opened the XML file to save it to a known location on your computer. 5. You can open the saved XML file using Microsoft Excel 2007 or later, or use another program that supports the XML file format. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 362: Chapter 11 - Configuring And Using Autosupport

    AutoSupport functionality is included with your library purchase. AutoSupport Overview Configuring AutoSupport Configure Mail Recipients Configure AutoSupport Profiles Configure Alarms Configure Log Set Forwarding Using AutoSupport Create New Support Tickets Update Existing Support Tickets APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 363: Autosupport Overview

    USB device. You can use the Send Log Sets option to open or update a support ticket and send it to a specified recipient or to Spectra Logic Technical Support. The ASL included in the support ticket includes the following types of information: •...
  • Page 364 CHAPTER 11 - CONFIGURING AND USING AUTOSUPPORT Note: If you select autosupport@spectralogic.com as a mail recipient in the AutoSend profile, the library also sends the ASL file and a ticket request to Spectra Logic Technical Support. For this event... An AutoSupport ticket request is generated...
  • Page 365 AutoSupport ticket requests are not generated if the drive is removed following a Drive Remove or a Drive Replace operation. If the library controller (LC) fails to properly initialize. Library Controller Fails to Initialize APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 366: Configuring Autosupport

    CHAPTER 11 - CONFIGURING AND USING AUTOSUPPORT ONFIGURING UPPORT If you have any questions about configuring AutoSupport, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18). Note: To simplify entering the information required to configure and use AutoSupport, use the BlueScale web interface or a keyboard attached to the LCM.
  • Page 367 Figure 199 Use the AutoSupport Profiles screen to manage profiles. Create or Modify a Profile 1. Click New Profile to create a new profile or click Edit Profile to modify an existing profile. The Company Information screen displays. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 368 Figure 201 Enter the required information for the contact person. 3. Enter the information for your contact person in the fields provided. This information determines how Spectra Logic contacts this person. 4. Click Next. The System and Mail Information screen displays. APRIL 2023...
  • Page 369 You must select autosupport@spectralogic.com as one of the recipients if you want the library to send an AutoSupport ticket request to Spectra Logic Technical Support. 5. Click Next. The Save Profile screen displays. Verify that all of the information shown is correct.
  • Page 370 9. Click Previous to return to the main AutoSupport screen. If one of the profiles is configured as an AutoSend recipient, the Configure Alarms button is active (see Figure 198 on page 367). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 371: Configure Alarms

    1. If you have not already done so, configure one AutoSupport profile as the AutoSend recipient (see Step 4 on page 368). 2. Click Configure Alarms from the AutoSupport screen. The AutoSupport Critical Alarm Configuration screen displays. Figure 205 The AutoSupport Critical Alarm Configuration screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 372: Configure Log Set Forwarding

    Note: The autosupport@spectralogic.com address must be selected as a mail recipient in the AutoSend profile if you want the library to send critical event ASL files to Spectra Logic Technical Support. 4. If desired, select a value for the Partition Drive Failure Threshold from the drop-down list.
  • Page 373 Support Log sets to one or more preconfigured recipients. • The autosupport@spectralogic.com mail recipient is automatically selected. All ASL files generated by the library are automatically sent to Spectra Logic Technical Support. • Select any additional mail recipient(s) from the Mail To choices presented. Only mail...

  • Page 374: Using Autosupport

    If autosupport@spectralogic.com is included in the Mail To: field for the autosupport profile used to submit a ticket, then Spectra Logic immediately sends a confirmation email to the email address listed in the autosupport profile used to submit the ticket, and a support person will contact the person submitting the ticket during normal service contract hours.
  • Page 375 Number field. See Update Existing Support Tickets on page 378 for additional information. • If this is a new ticket, select Create new support ticket. This option is selected by default. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 376 7. In the Select Ticket Type screen (Figure 209 on page 375), type a detailed description of the issue in the Problem Description field, including what happened just before the failure occurred. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 377 (with log information) is being sent. When completed, the AutoSupport Profiles screen displays. When Spectra Logic receives the request, a ticket is opened and an email response is sent to the user with a ticket number. You need to change the 1.

  • Page 378: Update Existing Support Tickets

    6. Click Next to return to the Confirm and Submit Ticket screen. Update Existing Support Tickets Follow these steps to update a ticket that you have already opened with Spectra Logic Technical Support. Updating a ticket is particularly useful for mailing new logs to Technical Support.
  • Page 379 11.Click Submit. A progress screen indicates that the ticket request (with log information) is being sent. When completed, the AutoSupport Profiles screen displays. When Spectra Logic receives the request, the ticket is updated and an email response is sent to the user with a ticket number.

  • Page 380: Chapter 12 - Library Troubleshooting

    This chapter describes troubleshooting steps you can take, as appropriate, to help resolve problems you might encounter while operating the library. Try these troubleshooting procedures before you open a support ticket with Spectra Logic Technical Support. If you are unable to resolve the problem yourself, open a support ticket (see Opening a Support Ticket page 536).

  • Page 381: Troubleshooting Library Problems

    • Check the Service & Contracts menu to view information about the warranty and service options available for your library as well as the Spectra Certified Media warranty. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 382: Troubleshooting Library Initialization Issues

    Library Initialization while gathering screen. If the library is unable to gather the required initialization tasks initialization within a few minutes of powering on, contact Spectra Logic technical tasks support for assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18).

  • Page 383: Troubleshooting Bluescale User Interface Issues

    • Make sure that no background processes are running (for example, Media Auto Discovery, PreScan, or PostScan). If a background process is running, the library displays a message indicating what it is. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 384 • If the background process is Media Auto Discovery, PreScan, or PostScan and you cannot wait for the process to complete, you can stop or pause the operation (Stop the Discovery Process on page 324 Pause the PostScan Process on page 334). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 385 (for example, health icons) are not loading properly. • 2—Restarts the library’s built-in web browser. • 3—Restarts the library’s web server and the built-in web browser. Use this option if you see a message such as “Page not found.” APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 386 • Reset the LCM to make sure that the USB port is not hung (see Reset the LCM or RCM on page 407). • The library only recognizes FAT-formatted, not NTFS-formatted, USB devices. Try using a different USB device. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 387: Troubleshooting Mlm Issues

    See they are imported cartridges during this time, the library Discover Cartridges Manually posts a failure message stating that no on page 322 for instructions. drives are available to perform the discovery process. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 388: Troubleshooting Encryption Issues

    The information in this section may help resolve encryption-related problems. Issue Cause Resolution The Spectra SKLM If you are setting up Spectra SKLM on a Library can not server’s operating Windows server, create a firewall rule on the access the system firewall does not server to allow the library to access the server.
  • Page 389 8. Click Next to proceed to the Summary screen of the Partition Wizard, and click Save. Note: A maximum of eight decryption keys can be assigned to one partition. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 390: Resolving Operational Issues

    TAP, or export operation (see Importing and power failure the library only Exporting Cartridges on page 238 identifies the instructions). magazine’s presence in the TAP the next time media is imported or exported. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 391 Video Stream 1. The video stream should display. Note: You will need to switch to Video Stream 2 and then back to Video Stream 1 each time you return to the Home page. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 392 When the operation is complete, a Utility Results screen displays. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 393 3. Move the cartridge out of the drive and return it to its storage location (see Moving Cartridges Within a Partition on page 289). 4. Return the drive back to Global Spare status. (see Undo the Global Spare Drive page 436). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 394: Interpreting External Lights

    Yellow progress. A door or panel is open on the frame with the illuminated orange lights. Orange The robot on that side of the library has been moved into the service position. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 395: Using Bluescale Hardware Health Monitoring

    AutoSupport Log (ASL) file to the contact person in a predefined AutoSupport profile. You can also choose to send the ASL files to Spectra Logic Technical Support so they can review the logs and determine if any maintenance tasks are needed to prevent future problems.
  • Page 396 • Mail recipients — See Configure Mail Users on page 127. At a minimum, configure Spectra Logic Technical Support as a mail recipient if you want the library to email AutoSupport ticket requests to Spectra Logic. • AutoSupport profiles — See Configure AutoSupport Profiles on page 366.
  • Page 397 Profile Summary screen. Click Use Settings to save your changes and return to the Select Ticket Type screen. 9. Click Next. The Confirm and Submit Ticket screen displays. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 398 A progress screen indicates that the ticket request (and the ASL information) is being sent. When completed, the AutoSupport Profiles screen displays. 12.After any required tasks are complete, the threshold can be reset. The HHM icon disappears until the next threshold is reached. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 399: View Hardware Health Monitoring (Hhm) Data

    CAUTION Do not change the values for any counters or thresholds unless you are specifically instructed to do so by Spectra Logic Technical Support. Use the following steps to view the current HHM data. 1. Log into the library as a user with superuser or administrator privileges.
  • Page 400 After a brief delay, the Utility Results screen displays the current HHM data. Scroll as necessary to view all of the data. Figure 219 The HHM: View Data Utility Results screen. 8. Click Previous to return to the list of advanced utilities. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 401: Capturing Traces

    If you are connected to the library using a web browser, you can also copy and paste the trace results into a text file and email it to Spectra Logic Technical Support if they request it. Saving Trace Results to a USB Device...
  • Page 402 4. Select Traces. The System Traces screen displays with the trace options that were selected the last time the screen was viewed. 5. Select the type of trace that Spectra Logic Technical Support requested. Figure 221 Select the traces you want to capture on the System Traces screen (Error Log trace results shown).
  • Page 403 CHAPTER 12 - LIBRARY TROUBLESHOOTING Option Description Note: Select this option only if specifically instructed to do so by Spectra Logic Technical Support. Saves the report to the USB device. The results can then be viewed from Save to USB any device that can read from USB.

  • Page 404: Hpt Self Test

    HPT S The HPT Self Test runs diagnostics on the High Performance Transporters inside the library. Use the following steps if Spectra Logic Technical Support instructs you to run the HPT Self Test. 1. Log in to the library as an administrator or superuser privileges (see "Log Into the User...
  • Page 405 CHAPTER 12 - LIBRARY TROUBLESHOOTING Figure 224 The Diagnostic Progress screen. After the test completes, the results screen displays. If the test fails, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support. Figure 225 The Diagnostics Results screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 406: Resetting The Library

    Use the following steps if Spectra Logic Technical Support instructs you to reboot the entire library by power-cycling it. 1. If possible, pause PostScan if it is running (see Pause the PostScan Process on page 334).

  • Page 407: Resetting Components

    CHAPTER 12 - LIBRARY TROUBLESHOOTING ESETTING OMPONENTS If instructed to do so by Spectra Logic Technical Support or by error messages, you can reset certain library components as described in this section. See Resetting the Library on the previous page if you need to reset the entire library.

  • Page 408: Reset A Rim

    IMPORTANT for the reset to complete and then reconnect. Backup operations are not affected. Figure 227 The reset button on the Spectra LS (LCM or RCM). Reset a RIM Hardware Reset To perform a hardware reset of a RIM, insert the tip of a toothpick or other similar non- conductive object into the hole in the back panel to press the Reset button.
  • Page 409 When the reset is complete, the Utility Results screen displays, showing that the RIM was reset. Note: When the RIM resets, the library posts system messages that the F-QIP disappeared and reappeared. 12.The RIM is ready for use. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 410: Discovering And Setting The Bluescale Vision Camera Ip Address

    IMPORTANT camera to use DHCP requires physically accessing the camera inside the library. Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support for assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18). For a black BlueScale Vision camera, you can use the camera’s setup wizard to find cameras with both fixed and dynamic IP addresses.
  • Page 411 Figure 230 The camera IP address shown in the Network Camera Setup Wizard. Notes: The default device name for the camera is SLnnnnnn, where nnnnnn are the last 6 digits of the camera’s 12 digit hexadecimal MAC address. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 412 The camera will continue to use DHCP to obtain an IP address. If the wizard does not discover the camera, the camera must be reset to use DHCP addressing. Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support for assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18).
  • Page 413 IP address for the camera in order to access it. If you select Fixed IP Address, the TCP/IP Settings screen displays. If you selected DHCP, skip to Step 9 on page 414. Figure 233 Configure the TCP/IP settings for the camera. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 414 If you do not know the camera’s IP address, you must reset the IMPORTANT camera to use DHCP addressing before you can connect to it. The reset process requires physically accessing the camera. Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support for assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18).

  • Page 415: Configure The Bluescale Vision Camera - Black

    Note: Vivotek FD8361 Fixed Dome Network Camera User’s Manual indicates that the software is located on a CD shipped with the camera. The CD is not shipped with Spectra Logic libraries. Download the software using the link above. APRIL 2023...
  • Page 416 The software included with the black camera, requires ActiveX to view the streaming video and controls. You must use Internet Explorer or see Streaming video and camera controls do not work for the library camera on page 391 for alternate solutions. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 417 • Select to Keep current date and time, Synchronize with computer time, set the time manually, or set the time automatically by entering the IP address or domain name for an NTP server. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 418 If you select Use fixed IP address, set the desired IP, subnet mask, and gateway addresses as required for your network and DNS (Domain Name Server) information. The factory defaults are: IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway 10.10.10.11 255.255.255.0 10.10.10.1 APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 419 Enter the camera’s updated IP address in the BlueScale Vision IP Address field. d. Click Save. The presence of a camera icon on the status bar indicates that the IP address has been saved. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 420: Restoring The Library Configuration

    MLM and DLM databases, and any BlueScale encryption keys that were stored in the library when the backup file was created (see Use Automatic Backup of the Library Configuration on page 149). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 421 USB device; otherwise, skip to Step a. Create a folder called on a USB device. \autocfgsave APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 422 < < created. Unless you have replaced the LCM or its memory card, the first file listed is the zipped configuration backup file stored on the LCM memory card. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 423 • If you entered activation keys after the creation date of the automatically generated configuration backup file you used, you will need to use the Option Enablement pane of the System Configuration screen to re-enter those keys (see Enter Activation Keys on page 113). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 424 3. Click Edit for the partition to which the unassigned magazines should belong. 4. Click Next to advance through the partition configuration screens until you reach the Chambers and Drives screen. Figure 243 The Chambers and Drives screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 425: Restore The Library Configuration Using A Saved Configuration

    If you also need to restore the MLM and DLM databases, you must use a separately generated backup of the MLM database (see Restore the MLM and DLM Databases on page 427). 1. Log into the library as a user with superuser or administrator privileges. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 426 Configuration from Uploaded Note: This option is used in conjunction with Upload Backup Configuration, File which must be run first. 3. Click Run Utility. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 427: Restore The Mlm And Dlm Databases

    Restore From an Auto Configuration Save File on page 420). 1. Use your storage management software to stop all backup or restore operations on the library. IMPORTANT Restoring the MLM and DLM databases requires the library to be idle. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 428 11.Use the Select a restore time stamp drop-down list to select the date-time>.db xlminfo< date-time>.zdt file containing the MLM database backup you want to use cminfo_< for the restore. 12.Click Run Utility. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 429 Note: After an MLM database restore, the Discover Media button on the Media Lifecycle Management Tools screen (Maintenance > Media Lifecycle Management) may be active even if all cartridges have been discovered. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 430: Chapter 13 - Drive Troubleshooting

    This chapter describes procedures for dealing with the most common problems encountered with the library’s drives. Try these troubleshooting procedures before you open a support ticket with Spectra Logic Technical Support. If you are unable to resolve the problem yourself, open a support ticket (see Opening a Support Ticket on page 536).

  • Page 431: Resetting A Drive

    3. Select Configuration > DLM (or Drives) to display the Drives screen. Figure 245 Click Reset on the Drives screen. 4. Identify the drive that needs to be reset and click Reset. The library power cycles the drive. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 432 When the drive completes its POST and becomes ready, a status screen displays, showing that the drive was reset. Note: When the drive resets, the library posts system messages that the drive disappeared and reappeared. 5. The drive is ready for use. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 433: Using A Global Spare Drive

    If all of the Global Spare drives assigned to the partition are in use by the MLM PostScan process, you must pause PostScan to make a Global Spare drive available, as described in Pause the PostScan Process on page 334. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 434: Use The Global Spare Drive

    Refer to your storage management software documentation for instructions. 2. Log into the library as a user with superuser or administrator privileges. 3. From the toolbar menu, select Configuration > Partitions to display the Shared Library Services screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 435 Global Spare drive to report the same WWN and serial number as the drive it is replacing. The failed drive can then be removed and replaced the next time you are physically at the library. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 436: Undo The Global Spare Drive

    Global Spare to the pool of available spare drives. 1. Log into the library as a user with superuser or administrator privileges. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 437 6. Use your storage management software to bring the newly installed drive online and resume backup operations. Refer to your storage management software documentation for instructions. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 438: Retrieving A Drive Trace Or Drive Dump File

    RACE OR RIVE Spectra Logic uses drive traces and drive dumps to help diagnose problems with a drive. A drive trace is a set of logs collected by the library to help diagnose drive errors. A drive dump is a file generated by the drive when it encounters an error state. You only need to retrieve a drive trace or drive dump when instructed to do so by Spectra Logic Technical Support.
  • Page 439 3. Select Configuration > DLM (or Drives) to display the Drives screen. Figure 250 Click Drive Traces on the Drives screen. 4. Click Drive Traces. The Generate Drive Traces screen displays. Figure 251 The Generate Drive Traces screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 440: Use The Ibm Tape Diagnostic Tool To Retrieve A Drive Dump

    Note: Do not use the default autosupport@spectralogic.com email recipient. Spectra Logic does not save emailed drive trace files unless they are specifically requested for troubleshooting. Saves the drive trace file to the USB device connected to the LCM.

  • Page 441: Use The Bluescale Retrieve Drive Dump Utility

    5. Download and read the ITDT documentation for assistance in using and setting up the program. 6. Refer to the ITDT documentation for information about using ITDT to retrieve drive dump files. Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support if you need assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18).
  • Page 442 Do not use the drive from which you are retrieving the dump file for any IMPORTANT other purpose while the utility runs. When the dump is saved, the Utility Results screen displays, showing that the utility ran successfully. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 443: Troubleshooting Drives

    Interpret the Detailed Drive Information on page 445 to determine how to proceed. Detail Field Description Indicates whether the drive successfully completed its power-on self-tests POST Status (POST). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 444 4. If you experience problems accessing the drives in the library from the storage management software on the host, check the following: Check... To... Make sure that the SAS or Fibre Channel connections to the drives are Interface secure. connections APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 445: Interpret The Detailed Drive Information

    Interpret the Detailed Drive Information The Drive Details screen includes information about the drive and drive sled firmware versions, the location-based Spectra serial number, and the manufacturer’s serial number. It also shows additional detailed status information, including the state of the status LED and the single-character display (SCD) for an LTO drive or the display message (MCD) for a TS11xx technology drive.
  • Page 446 The Drive Details screen shows the state of the drive’s status LED. The LED states are the same for all generations of drives. Refer to the tape drive documentation about interpreting the LED (see LTO Ultrium Tape Drives on page 21 TS11xx Technology Drives on page 21). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 447 For TS11xx technology drives, use the MCD to determine the status of the drive (see Interpreting the SCD and MCD Codes). Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support if you need assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic page 18). Interpreting the SCD and MCD Codes...
  • Page 448 Use the IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool to Retrieve a Drive Dump on page 440. Refer to the ITDT documentation for information about using this utility. Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support if you need assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18).
  • Page 449 (the drive is not operating). If the problem is only exhibited by one drive in the library: • Make sure that the library’s power connector is properly seated. • If the problem persists, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18).
  • Page 450 2. Reset the drive (see Resetting a Drive on page 431), then retry the operation that produced the error. 3. If the problem persists, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support and send the drive dump to them, if requested (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18).
  • Page 451 2. Reset the drive (see Resetting a Drive on page 431), then retry the operation that produced the error. 3. If the problem persists, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support and send the drive dump to them, if requested (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18).
  • Page 452 • If the operation succeeds, use the Drive Health Verification wizard to test the original drive (see Using DLM to Test a Drive page 462). • If the drive fails the DLM drive test, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18).
  • Page 453 Drive Health Verification wizard to test the drive (see Using DLM to Test a Drive on page 462). • If the drive fails the DLM drive test, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18).
  • Page 454 The drive determined that a drive interface or library interface failure occurred. The error code clears after 10 seconds if the error does not recur. If the error persists, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18).
  • Page 455 The cartridge in the drive is write-protected. The storage management software cannot write data to a write-protected cartridge. The library cannot update the cartridge MAM when the cartridge is write- protected. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 456 (see Updating Drive Firmware on page 506) and update the firmware if necessary. • If the problem persists, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18). … The message display has lost communication with the drive. This message appears on Line 2 of the message display.
  • Page 457 There is no cartridge in the opening of the drive. Alternatively, if a EMPTY* cartridge is in the drive, the sensor may not be functioning correctly, and the hardware may be defective. If a cartridge is present in the drive, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18).
  • Page 458 2. Reset the drive (see Resetting a Drive on page 431), then retry the operation that produced the error. 3. If the problem persists, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support and send the drive trace file to them, if requested (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18).
  • Page 459 • Verify that the fiber cables and the connections between the drive and the host are the correct type and are working properly. Verify that all equipment and devices are powered ON. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 460 • If the operation fails, discard the defective cartridge. • If the operation passes, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support. • If the operation fails and another drive is not available, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support.
  • Page 461 • If the operation fails, discard the defective cartridge. • If the operation succeeds, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support. • If another drive is not available, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support.

  • Page 462: Using Dlm To Test A Drive

    If the cartridge health is unknown (that is, it is not currently listed in the library’s MLM database), the library loads the cartridge into a drive to determine the health before beginning the test. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 463: Run The Dlm Drive Health Verification Wizard

    Requirements for Using the Wizard on the previous page). 3. From the toolbar menu, select Configuration > DLM to display the Drives screen. Note: The Test button is not present if DLM is not enabled. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 464 Figure 256 Click Next on the Drive Health Verification screen to begin the verification process. Requirements Not Met If one or more requirement needs attention, the Drive Health Verification screen displays information about what needs to be done. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 465 If the entry/exit pool contains multiple data cartridges, make sure that you CAUTION select a cartridge that does not contain data that you want to retain. The test process overwrites all data on the tape. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 466 • If the drive passes the test, the drive health is set to Good (green). You can continue using the drive. Figure 259 The DLM Test Results screen (test successful). • If the drive fails the test, the drive health is set to Poor (red). Contact Spectra Logic for assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18).

  • Page 467: Chapter 14 - Maintaining The Library

    TFinity library. See Maintaining the Drives on page 498 for detailed information about maintaining the library’s drives. Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support before making any changes to your IMPORTANT library hardware or performing any maintenance operations. Updating, Servicing, or Moving the Library...

  • Page 468: Updating, Servicing, Or Moving The Library

    ERVICING OVING THE IBRARY Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support before making any changes to your library hardware or performing any service operations. Installing Additional Drives Installing an additional drive into a partially filled DBA causes the library to reassign element addresses.

  • Page 469: Renewing The Bluescale Software Support Key

    Notes: Spectra Logic sends you an email notification before your current support key expires. The library also generates informational messages to let you know that the support key is about to expire.
  • Page 470 Key. The page refreshes to display the new Product Service Key. Figure 263 The Software Support Key Generator page. 5. After you generate your key, enter it into the library as described in Enter Activation Keys on page 113. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 471: Updating The Bluescale Software And Library Firmware

    The BlueScale software and library firmware are updated regularly to provide new functionality and resolve issues. Spectra Logic recommends that you keep your library up-to- date at all times. If your library is not using the most current BlueScale software version, updating it to the most current version is strongly recommended.

  • Page 472: Check The Library Bluescale Software Version

    • Select Maintenance > Package Update from the toolbar menu to view the current BlueScale package version on the Package Update screen. Note: If the library notifies you that your BlueScale Software Support key expired, see Renewing the BlueScale Software Support Key on page 469. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 473: Check Component Firmware Versions (Optional)

    Check Component Firmware Versions (Optional) Note: This is typically only useful when recommended by Spectra Logic Technical Support. 1. Log into the library as a user with superuser or administrator privileges. 2. From the toolbar menu, select Maintenance > Tools. The Maintenance Tools screen displays.
  • Page 474 Save results to Compact Flash file Note: Select this option only if specifically instructed to do so by Spectra Logic Technical Support. To a USB device connected to a USB port on the LCM or the operator Save to USB panel.

  • Page 475: Check The Currently Released Bluescale Version

    CHAPTER 14 - MAINTAINING THE LIBRARY 8. If requested to do so, send this information to Spectra Logic Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18) for advanced troubleshooting. Check the Currently Released BlueScale Version Follow these steps to check the currently recommended BlueScale version: 1.

  • Page 476: Prepare For The Bluescale Package Update

    CHAPTER 14 - MAINTAINING THE LIBRARY Figure 270 The Product Software screen. 3. Locate your library type in the Spectra Product column. The currently released BlueScale version is listed in the Current Version column. 4. Click the name of the BlueScale package next to your library type. The BlueScale package begins downloading through your web browser.

  • Page 477: Install The Update Package

    All storage management software daemons are stopped IMPORTANT All drives are empty To ensure that no commands are sent to the controllers, Spectra Logic suggests disconnecting Fibre Channel cables to the RIMs and any tape drives used as robotic exporters.
  • Page 478 6. The Select Library Package screen displays, listing the file names for the available BlueScale packages. Note: The file names begin with the BlueScale version number, followed by the date of release in YYYYMMDD format. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 479 • The library must have a connection to the Internet before you can use this option (see Configure Network Settings on page 124). • If directed to do so by Spectra Logic Technical Support, update the IP address and package directory for the Spectra Logic package server (see Configure a Package Server on page 142).
  • Page 480 The Library Package Update Options screen only lists options that are applicable based on your library configuration. Note: Clicking Update immediately starts the update process. Spectra Logic recommends that you select using a USB device to update RIM2 controllers (see Step 10 on page 482) and, if the...
  • Page 481 9. If the library includes drive expansion frames, determine the appropriate update method for your library’s configuration: EtherLib EtherLib is an Ethernet network that connects Spectra LS control modules to each other to increase communication speed. Using EtherLib significantly reduces the time required for RCM firmware updates.
  • Page 482 11.On the Library Package Update Options screen, select whether and where you want to backup the library configuration before performing the update. Notes: Spectra Logic highly recommends that you save the library configuration before updating. The backup of the library configuration does not include the MLM or DLM databases.
  • Page 483 Spectra Logic Technical Support to update the library’s support records. Notes: Sending a notification to Spectra Logic Technical Support is highly recommended. This notification does not include the configuration backup file. This option is only available if you previously configured the autosupport@spectralogic.com mail user’s SMTP IP address (see...
  • Page 484 • Select the check box to force a component to update to the firmware level supplied by the BlueScale package. Depending on the firmware, this could be an upgrade, downgrade, or reapplying the current firmware. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 485 Notes: Updating all of the automatically selected components is highly recommended. Occasionally, Spectra Logic Technical Support may instruct you to update a firmware component even if it is already at the same level as the component in the selected BlueScale package.
  • Page 486 4. When all of the RCM updates are complete, a Feedback Required screen prompts you to move the USB device back to the LCM. The library copies a file containing the appropriate RIM2 firmware to the USB device. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 487 IP address in your web browser to reconnect. 9. When the update completes, the library automatically sends an email to Spectra Logic Technical Support if it is configured as a mail recipient and you selected this option in Step 2 on page 478.
  • Page 488 Click Finish to complete the update. When the LCM resets, reseat the component that failed to update, and perform the Package Update process again. If the component fails to update a second time, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support. See Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18.

  • Page 489: Manage Update Packages

    (see Figure 271 on page 478). 3. Click Manage Packages. The Manage Packages screen displays with a list of all the package files currently stored on the memory card in the LCM. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 490 CHAPTER 14 - MAINTAINING THE LIBRARY Figure 282 Select the BlueScale packages you want to delete. 4. Select the package(s) that you want to delete, then click Delete Selected. The package delete process begins. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 491: Replacing The Air Filter

    Spectra Logic recommends keeping one or more new air filters on site to use for replacement as often as is necessary. To purchase replacement air filters, contact your sales representative...
  • Page 492 Figure 283 Remove the filter cover. 2. Set the cover aside. 3. Use the appropriate screwdriver to loosen the four captive screws on the air filter (circled in Figure 284). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 493 5. Place the air filter over the opening in the bottom front of the frame. IMPORTANT Make sure that the tab on the filter is pressing in on the filter sensor switch. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 494 As soon as the cover is in position, the fans restart. 9. If necessary, repeat Step 1 through Step 8 for each additional main frame, drive frame, or service frame in the library. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 495: Installing Cord Locks

    AC module (circled in Figure 286 and Figure 287). Figure 286 Remove the screws securing the input plugs to the AC power module (dual AC module shown). Figure 287 Remove the screws on the service frame expansion power module. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 496 13.After cord locks are installed on all of the power cords, set the AC breaker switches to the “on” position and power on the library. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 497: Calibrating The Touch Screen

    Note: Touch each point at a straight-on angle as close to the center of the target as possible. 7. When the calibration routine is complete, the Utilities screen redisplays. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 498 15 - M HAPTER AINTAINING THE RIVES This chapter describes the common maintenance tasks for drives in the Spectra TFinity library. Maintaining the Library on page 467 for information about maintaining the library. Cleaning a Drive Determine Whether Cleaning is Required...

  • Page 499: Cleaning A Drive

    Only a user with superuser or administrator privileges can move a cleaning cartridge stored in the partition using the BlueScale web interface (RLC). Determine Whether Cleaning is Required Clean the library’s drives when any of the following occurs: APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 500 3. Click Detail next to the drive you want to check. The Drive Details screen displays. If the Cleaning Status displays Drive Cleaning Required, clean the drive as described in the following sections. Figure 290 The Cleaning Status indicates that cleaning is required. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 501: Prepare The Library For Drive Cleaning

    You must have a cleaning cartridge for the type of drive(s) to be cleaned. Cleaning cartridges can be purchased from Spectra Logic. If the cartridge has a barcode label, be sure to note the barcode, including any leading zeros. This information helps you locate the cleaning cartridge after it is loaded into the library.

  • Page 502: Manually Cleaning A Drive

    Manually Cleaning a Drive The process for loading a cleaning cartridge into the drive depends on whether or not a cleaning partition is associated with the storage partition containing the drive you need to clean. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 503 • If you have an empty chamber in either the entry/exit pool or the storage pool for the partition, import a TeraPack magazine containing a cleaning cartridge. —OR— APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 504 9. Make sure that you track the number of times the cleaning cartridge was used (see Track Cleaning Cartridge Use, below). Note: If you used an MLM-enabled LTO cleaning cartridge, the cartridge usage is tracked in the MLM database. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 505: Track Cleaning Cartridge Use

    MLM-enabled cleaning cartridges. If you are not using a Spectra certified cleaning cartridge with MLM enabled in your library, Spectra Logic recommends marking the cleaning cartridge label after each use so that you know when it is near the end of its life cycle.

  • Page 506: Updating Drive Firmware

    Apply the Update on page 520 to install the firmware. If you cannot use any of the methods described in the following sections, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support for assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18). LTO- 5 and Later...
  • Page 507 • Drive Update Firmware utility—Only a library user with superuser or administrator pr Always download drive firmware from the Spectra Logic Technical Support portal to ensure that the firmware was qualified by Spectra Logic. After the drive firmware update is complete, you may need to reset the hosts accessing the drives.

  • Page 508: Prepare For The Update Process

    • Interface — Fibre Channel as shown in both the Drive Type field (Fibre) and in the Drive Identifier field (fLTO or fTS11xx) 4. For each drive, click Detail to view information about the current status of the selected drive, including its firmware version. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 509 5. Make a note of the firmware version the drive is currently using. Determine Whether an Update is Available Use the Spectra Logic Technical Support portal to check the currently recommended firmware version for the drives in your library and download updated firmware if it is available.

  • Page 510: Update Using Itdt

    After you check the firmware on the Technical Support portal for the currently recommended firmware version (see Determine Whether an Update is Available on the previous page), follow the instructions in this section to update your drive firmware using ITDT. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 511 Download using your browser (HTTP) • Download using bulk FTP Download using Download Director • 7. Refer to the ITDT documentation for information about using ITDT. Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support if you need assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18). APRIL 2023...
  • Page 512 1. After installing ITDT, launch the program so that it creates the Input and Output folders required during the firmware update process. 2. Log into your account on the Spectra Logic Technical Support portal at support.spectralogic.com. 3. Select Downloads > Tape Drive Firmware.

  • Page 513: Using Drive Update Through Package Update

    Using Drive Update through Package Update Your library must either be under warranty or you must have a current service contract with Spectra Logic Technical Support before you can update the drive firmware using Package Update. The BlueScale Software Service key associated with your service contract must be entered into the System Configuration screen before you can use Package Update.
  • Page 514 Download the Drive Firmware If your library has Internet access, you can download the drive firmware update directly from the Spectra Logic package server. The drive firmware package is downloaded during the update process, and does not need to be downloaded beforehand.
  • Page 515 LCM or the operator panel and allow time for the device to mount before continuing. 3. Select Maintenance > Package Update to display the Package Update screen. 4. Click Begin Drive Update. Figure 295 The Package Update screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 516 Configure Network Settings on page 124 for instructions for configuring network settings). • If directed to do so by Spectra Logic Technical Support, update the IP address and package directory for the Spectra Logic package server (see Configure a Package Server on page 142 for instructions for configuring a package server).
  • Page 517 Depending on the location of the file, there may be a few minutes of delay before the information displays. If no installed drives match the selected firmware, the Drive Package Details screen displays, instead of the Drive Staging Details screen. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 518 Note: A Global Spare icon does not change to the Drive Staging icon while firmware is staging to it. However, the staging status line displays. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 519 • If possible, use your storage management software to move any cartridges that are currently in drives back to their storage locations. • If you cannot use your storage management software, then move the cartridges as described in Moving Cartridges Within a Partition on page 289. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 520 A progress screen displays until the process completes, in approximately 15 to 30 minutes. If the library is running BlueScale12.07.00.04 or later, the external lights on IMPORTANT the library change to yellow during the update process. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 521: Update Using The Drive Firmware Update Wizard

    You cannot use the Drive Firmware Update wizard to update a TS11xx technology drive. Requirements • DLM must be enabled (see Enabling DLM on page 353). Note: Enabling MLM automatically enables DLM. • The drives to be updated must be configured in a storage partition. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 522 Notes: If necessary, export a magazine from the entry/exit pool to provide an empty chamber for the magazine containing firmware update tapes (see Exporting or Exchanging Magazines and Cartridges on page 257). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 523 4. Select the drives that you want to update. If you have multiple drive generations in the same partition, make sure that IMPORTANT you only select one generation at a time. Each drive generation uses different firmware. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 524 After each drive is updated, the library posts a system message indicating whether or not the update was successful. Note: Once the update process begins, you cannot start any additional Drive Firmware Update operations until the currently running process either completes or is stopped. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 525: Update Using The Update Drive Firmware Utility

    Stop the Discovery Process on page 324). • Click Pause PostScan on the Media Lifecycle Management Tools screen to pause the PostScan operation for one hour (see Pause the PostScan Process on page 334). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 526 Perform the Update 1. From the toolbar menu, select Maintenance > Tools. The Maintenance Tools screen displays. 2. Select Utilities. The Utilities screen displays. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 527 8. Click Run Utility to start the update process. Once the firmware update process starts, it cannot be canceled. IMPORTANT Do not power off the library or any component being updated during the firmware update process. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 528 You can use the tape to update the firmware in a replacement drive if it is at a lower firmware level. 11.Use your storage management software to restart backup processes. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 529: Updating Drive Device Drivers

    Notes: You must have an IBM account to log in and download the drivers. You can connect to the Fix Central website either from the Spectra Logic Technical Support portal or directly at https://ibm.com/support/fixcentral. If you connect directly, skip to...
  • Page 530 9. Save the file containing the driver to a known location on the server that is using the drive. 10.Install the device driver following the instructions in the documentation for your operating environment. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 531: Adding Or Replacing A Drive

    DDING OR EPLACING A RIVE Only use drives obtained from Spectra Logic in the library. When replacing a drive that is assigned to a partition, the new drive must be the same technology and generation as the one you replace.

  • Page 532: Replace A Drive

    CHAPTER 15 - MAINTAINING THE DRIVES 4. Follow the Spectra T200, T380, T680, T950, and TFinity Drive Installation or Replacement procedure to install the drive. 5. Connect the drive to a Fibre Channel arbitrated loop or fabric where the hosts reside.
  • Page 533 16 - T HAPTER ECHNICAL UPPORT Spectra Logic Technical Support provides a worldwide service and maintenance structure, refined over many years to provide timely, professional service. A valid BlueScale Software Support key is required in order to obtain technical IMPORTANT...

  • Page 534: Accessing The Technical Support Portal

    BlueScale software, or to open a support incident. Note: If you have multiple Spectra Logic products, the serial numbers for all products will be associated with your account. If you do not see the serial numbers for all of your products...

  • Page 535: Log Into The Portal

    After you log in, you can change your password if desired. Log Into the Portal Use your email address and password to log into the Technical Support Portal. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 536: Opening A Support Ticket

    PENING A UPPORT ICKET You can open a support incident using the Spectra Logic Technical Support portal or telephone. • Use the following instructions to open a support incident hrough the portal, o Figure 312 The Spectra Logic Technical Support portal home page.
  • Page 537 Figure 313 Select Incidents>Incidents & Inventory. ii. Select Open or View Incidents. Figure 314 Select Open or View Incidents. iii. In the Search dialog box, enter a term or phrase about your problem (1) and click Search (2). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 538 • Submit an Incident Directly i. From any page, select Inventory>My Inventory. ii. Locate the row of the product for which you want to submit an incident and click Create Incident. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 539 Step 5 on page 539. 5. On the Create Incident page, enter the requested information providing as much das possible. When you are finished, click Submit. Figure 318 Enter information about your incident and click Submit. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 540 If the serial number of the affected library is not listed, contact Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18). • Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support by Phone To contact Spectra Logic Technical Support by telephone, see Contacting Spectra Logic page 18. APRIL 2023...

  • Page 541: Returns

    Use the return label and instructions that were included with the replacement part when preparing to ship the component you are returning. If you cannot locate these, contact Spectra Logic for another copy (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18).
  • Page 542 Back Up and Protect the Library Metadata Back Up the Library Metadata Verify and Protect the Metadata Backup Using Cartridges Labeling Cartridges Handling Cartridges Storing Cartridges Using Cartridges in the Library Cartridge Rotation APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 543: Mlm Best Practices

    On an organizational level, for your environment. For example, you may choose to use determine the level of Spectra’s guidelines for retirement for all media, or you may management your media choose to retire tapes that hold financial or legal data sooner requires than recommended.
  • Page 544 MLM database when the cartridge is returned to your library. To ensure the best possible performance, use Spectra Certified Use only Spectra Certified Media. Check the Spectra Logic website...
  • Page 545 MLM database but none of the other data has changed. This type of discrepancy can indicate that the tape has been loaded into a non-Spectra Logic library. Use this alert as a security feature to let you know when a tape was removed and loaded into a drive in a different library.

  • Page 546: Disaster Recovery Planning

    APPENDIX A - BEST PRACTICES Disaster Recovery Planning As a part of best disaster recovery planning and practices, Spectra Logic strongly recommends backing up the MLM database to a USB device or emailing it to a preconfigured mail recipient automatically after using MLM for some period of time. In the event of a disaster, you can use...

  • Page 547: Back Up And Protect The Library Metadata

    Auto Configuration Save feature so that the library automatically sends an email with the current Auto Configuration Save file to a pre-configured mail recipient once a week and whenever you create or modify a library partition. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 548 • Partition Wizard — The partition wizard prompts you to save the library configuration whenever you create or modify a partition. See Configuring and Managing Partitions on page 188 for detailed information about creating and modifying partitions. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 549: Verify And Protect The Metadata Backup

    Encryption User Guide for instructions. CAUTION As a matter of best practice, Spectra Logic recommends exporting BlueScale encryption keys to a USB device instead of using email. Although emailing BlueScale encryption keys is supported by the library, doing so presents security issues, including the following:...
  • Page 550 3. When you run through disaster recovery exercises, test restoring the library using the backup files from both your USB devices and your saved email attachments. See Restoring the Library Configuration on page 420 for instructions. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 551: Using Cartridges

    Media with MLM support. Labeling Cartridges If you are not using pre-labeled Spectra Certified Media (both data and cleaning cartridges), be sure to label all cartridges with the appropriate barcode labels. Position each label in the indented area on the cartridge, as illustrated in Figure 319. See Barcode Label Specifications on page 598...

  • Page 552: Storing Cartridges

    Storing Cartridges While in use, cartridges are stored in TeraPack magazines inside the library. When the cartridges are outside of the library, Spectra Logic recommends storing them in magazines with dust covers. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 553: Using Cartridges In The Library

    • If you plan to ship a TeraPack magazine, make sure that you have a proper shipping container and that you use adequate packing material. The TeraPack carrying cases available from Spectra Logic are designed for safely transporting TeraPack magazines off site and are compatible with Iron Mountain.

  • Page 554: Cartridge Rotation

    The example assumes the following: • The library has a total of 17 licensed chambers and uses LTO media. • 2 chambers are assigned to the entry/exit pool (20 slots, or 2 TeraPack magazines). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 555 The library is configured with a single partition and has a total of 17 licensed chambers assigned to either the entry/exit pool or storage pool. When the library is initially installed, chambers are filled with TeraPack magazines as described in the following illustration. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 556 The storage management software ejects cartridges from the storage pool. The library moves the cartridges to empty magazine slots in the entry/exit pool, making them ready to be removed from the library and stored off site. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 557 After importing the full magazines into the entry/exit pool, the storage management software is used to move the cartridges to the storage pool, leaving two empty magazines in the entry/exit pool. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 558 APPENDIX A - BEST PRACTICES APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 559 EDIA PGRADES This appendix describes media, accessories, and upgrades that can be purchased for use with the Spectra TFinity library. It also describes how to renew or extend the service contract for the library. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 560 APPENDIX B - MEDIA & UPGRADES EDIA AND EDIA CCESSORIES Spectra Logic offers a variety of media and media accessories for the library. Spectra Certified Media Media formulations There are two distinct formulations for LTO media: Metal Particle (MP) and Barium Ferrite (BaFe).
  • Page 561 The media packs are available with or without a protective dust cover. Note: With the exception of WORM media, all Spectra Certified media is MLM- enabled. Each pack contains one TeraPack magazine filled with Spectra Certified...
  • Page 562 How To Order Check the Spectra Logic website at spectralogic.com for the most up-to-date media availability. To purchase Spectra Certified Media and media accessories, contact your sales representative (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18) or use the Spectra Logic online store at shop.spectralogic.com.
  • Page 563 Updates to the library’s BlueScale software are free of cost to customers who have a current service contract with Spectra Logic Technical Support. When a service contract is renewed, you must generate a new BlueScale Software Support key and enter it into the library to allow continued access to updates.
  • Page 564 See the Spectra Tape Libraries Encryption User Guide for more information about BlueScale Encryption. Spectra Security Key Lifecycle Manager (Spectra SKLM) is a centralized Spectra SKLM key management system that allows you to manage the lifecycle of the Encryption Key encryption keys and security certificates for your library.
  • Page 565 SLS. Hardware Expansion and Upgrades The Spectra TFinity library is designed to expand to meet changing storage requirements, as well as to achieve storage consolidation goals. These expansion and upgrade options can be purchased through a sales representative (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 18).
  • Page 566 You can purchase additional cameras when you order your library or as an upgrade at a later date. Note: Cameras must be installed by a certified Spectra Logic field technician. If all of the currently installed DBAs in the library are fully populated Drive Bay...
  • Page 567 USB Device and MLM database, when you are updating the library’s BlueScale software, or as a troubleshooting tool for use as instructed by Spectra Logic Technical Support. USB devices are available for purchase from Spectra Logic for a nominal charge.
  • Page 568 • Expansion power module (ECM) • Transporter (not the entire TeraPorter) • Power rail brushes • Memory card in a Spectra LS Depending on your service contract, you may also be able to replace certain additional components that are classified as field-replaceable units (FRUs).
  • Page 569 APPENDIX C - SPECIFICATIONS C - S PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS This appendix provides specifications for the Spectra TFinity library, as well as the drives and media used in the library: Library Specifications Data Storage Capacity Size and Weight Service Access Requirements...

  • Page 570: Library Specifications

    Data Storage Capacity The TFinity library provides flexible storage capacity that expands from a minimum of one media pack up to the maximum storage capacity of the library. The capacity specifications in this section assume that only one type of drive and media is installed in the frame. Some configurations of TFinity libraries using the High Performance Transporter and BlueScale12.7.04, or later, support mixed media and drive types.
  • Page 571 Includes magazines stored in the entry/exit pool. The media stored in the entry/exit pool are not available for use by the application software for writing or reading data until they are moved to the storage pool. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 572 Technolo Magazine s (Slots) 42 (378) 1512 3780 5670 7560 Native Capacity (TB) Tape TeraPack Drives Magazines Type LTO-4 LTO-5 LTO-6 LTO-7 LTO-8 LTO-9 (Slots) 50 (500) 1250 3000 4500 6000 9000 APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 573: Size And Weight

    These weights are with no RIMs, drives, or media installed. 6D0T means six Drive Bay Assemblies and zero TeraPack Bay Assemblies. 3D3T means three Drive Bay Assemblies and three TeraPack Bay Assemblies or shelves. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 574 1067 lb (484 kg) Bulk TAP Service Frame 6D0T means six Drive Bay Assemblies and zero TeraPack Bay Assemblies. 3D3T means three Drive Bay Assemblies and three TeraPack Bay Assemblies or shelves. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 575: Service Access Requirements

    Providing 3 feet (0.9 meters) of clearance on each side of the library is highly IMPORTANT recommended. Refer to the Spectra TFinity Library Site Preparation Guide for detailed information about space and access requirements. Shipping and Storage Size and Weight The following table provides the approximate dimensions and weights of the pallet and boxes used to ship the library.

  • Page 576: Power Specifications

    See Supply-End Connector Types on the next page for the different types of cords available from Spectra Logic. Notes: The supply-end connector is considered the disconnect for the unit. Make sure that the socket-outlet for the AC connection is in an accessible location near the library.
  • Page 577 Plug Style Length Appearance Number 9594 North America, NEMA L6-20P 14.8 ft (4.5 m) Korea 7029 North America, NEMA L6-30P 14.8 ft (4.5 m) Korea Power cord must comply with local electrical code. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 578 Expansion Frame Power Modules do not require locking cords or special grounding. • Add cord lock brackets (Spectra Logic part number 5497) to all main and drive frames. See Installing Cord Locks on page 495 for more information.
  • Page 579 Includes two 24 VDC and two 5/12 VDC power supplies in the main frame and right media expansion frame and left media expansion frame in non-isolating service frame configurations. Includes one 24 VDC power supply; no drives or RIMs installed. No cartridge loaded. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 580: Environmental Specifications

    The library is equipped with internal fans that operate as much as is necessary for the number of DBAs installed. The fans keep the library’s internal temperature within specifications as long as the data center environment is within specifications. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 581 27° F (15° C) or more. When the library is moved from a cold storage environment to a warm operating environment, it must be acclimated in its packaging for at least 24 hours before opening to prevent serious condensation damage from occurring. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 582: Shock And Vibration Specifications

    Vibration 0.5 Grms, 0 – 3000 Hz (single axis) 1 – 200 Hz @ 1.156 Grms. (Random) Bottom face only for 60 minutes. Specifications are for the library in its original packaging. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 583: Interoperability And Software Compatibility

    OFTWARE OMPATIBILITY You can find complete interoperability listings, as well as a list of the types of software that have been tested and proven compatible with the library on the Spectra Logic website at spectralogic.com/compatibility. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 584: Interface Specifications

    BlueScale web interface and to allow the library to automatically email notifications to users and AutoSupport tickets to Spectra Logic Technical Support. During installation, the library’s connection is set up with the library’s IP address, subnet, proxy server, and other IP configuration settings.
  • Page 585 SAS cable rated for 6 Gb/second that does not exceed 13 feet (4 m). • LTO-9 - Connecting these drives to the host network requires an SFF-8644 SAS cable rated for 12 Gb/second that does not exceed 13 feet (4 m). APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 586: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Support

    Ethernet network to each camera. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Support Spectra Logic supports using the USB ports on the library operator panel, the LCM, and the RCM for the following: • USB mass storage devices (for example, flash drives) •...

  • Page 587: Tape Drive And Media Specifications

    The specifications in this section are subject to change without notice. For T10K Drive specifications, see Using StorageTek T10K Drives in a Spectra TFinity Library. LTO Tape Drive Specifications This section provides specifications for the LTO drives supported by the library. See Tape Media Specifications on page 595...
  • Page 588 Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. This is a per-drive value. Total sustained transfer rate for the library depends on the number of drives installed in the library. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 589 Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. This is a per-drive value. Total sustained transfer rate for the library depends on the number of drives installed in the library. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 590 Assuming a 2:1 compression ratio. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. This is a per-drive value. A 1 Gb interface speed will not stream an LTO-5 drive at 140 MB/second. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 591: Ts11Xx Technology Tape Drive Specifications

    Assuming a 2:1 compression ratio. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. This is a per-drive value. A 1 Gb interface speed will not stream an LTO-4 drive at 120 MB/second. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 592 Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. This is a per-drive value. Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. This is a per-drive value. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 593 237,000 hours at 100% duty cycle –20 Uncorrected error rate 1 x 10 bits Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. This is a per-drive value. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 594: Drive-Based Encryption Highlights

    The encryption performed by encryption-enabled LTO-4 or later generation drives is not compatible with the encryption performed by an encryption-enabled F-QIP. Spectra SKLM key management is not compatible with BlueScale Encryption key management, because they cannot share encryption keys. Data encrypted using Spectra SKLM key management cannot be decrypted using BlueScale Encryption key management, and vice versa.

  • Page 595: Tape Media Specifications

    When media is moved from a cold shipping/storage environment to a warm operating environment, it must be acclimated in its packaging for at least 24 hours before opening to prevent condensation damage from occurring. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 596 Assuming a 2:1 compression ratio. The compressed capacity depends on the type of data. Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. The compressed capacity depends on the type of data. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 597 Not supported Not supported TS1150 Read/write Read/write Not supported TS1155 Read/write Read/write Not supported TS1160 Read only Read/write Read/write Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. The compressed capacity depends on the type of data. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 598: Barcode Label Specifications

    Barcode Label Specifications Symbology The barcode labeling scheme used on Spectra Logic certified media uses the barcode symbology of USS-39. You can obtain a complete description and definition of this symbology from the Automatic Identification Manufacturers (AIM) specification, the Uniform Symbol Specification (USS-39), and the ANSI MH10.8M-1993 ANSI Barcode specification.
  • Page 599 Quiet zones precede and follow the start and stop characters. The barcode data string on standard Spectra Logic barcode labels consists of a start character, eight alphanumeric characters, a checksum character, and the stop character. Quiet zones precede and follow the start and stop characters.
  • Page 600 • The minimum quiet zone at the beginning and end of a printed barcode string is 4.32 mm (10 times the narrow element width). • The total nominal barcode string length (including quiet zones) is 74.088 mm. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 601 When using barcode labels with alphanumeric characters along the bottom edge, the label must be positioned so that barcode is at least 13.72 mm below the top edge of the cartridge to ensure that the barcode reader can read the label. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 602 • Maximum label thickness, including the RFID tag, if present, together with any associated layers and adhesives cannot exceed 0.75 mm. • The label and adhesive must have an environmental performance to match or exceed the environmental specifications of the cartridge to which it is applied. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 603 & S PPENDIX EGULATORY AFETY TANDARDS The Spectra TFinity library complies with the safety and regulatory agency standards listed below when installed by a Spectra Logic certified engineer or third-party provider. EU Declaration of Conformity Emission Standards Safety Standards and Compliance...

  • Page 604: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    APPENDIX D - REGULATORY & SAFETY STANDARDS EU D ECLARATION OF ONFORMITY APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...
  • Page 605 APPENDIX D - REGULATORY & SAFETY STANDARDS APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 606: Emission Standards

    APPENDIX D - REGULATORY & SAFETY STANDARDS MISSION TANDARDS The Spectra TFinity library complies with the following domestic and international emission standards. Country Standard United States - FCC CFR Title 47, FCC Part 15 (see Notice) Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015...

  • Page 607: Safety Standards And Compliance

    APPENDIX D - REGULATORY & SAFETY STANDARDS AFETY TANDARDS AND OMPLIANCE Product Safety Standards The Spectra TFinity library complies with the following domestic and international product safety standards. • Directive: 2014/35/EU • EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 +A2:2013 • EN 62479:2010 •...

  • Page 608: Nemko Accreditation

    Requirements of the International Standard for Information Technology Equipment, IEC/EN 60950-1, Second Edition. The evaluation was conducted by Nemko. Nemko participates in the CB Scheme as a National Certification Body certified by the IECEE. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 609: Environmental Regulations

    Waste of Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Directive Note: For information on recycling your Spectra library, please check the Spectra Logic website. European Union users should contact their local waste administration for WEEE collection instructions for this product.
  • Page 610 APPENDIX D - REGULATORY & SAFETY STANDARDS Measures for the Administration of the Control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products (China) Recycling Your Library For information on recycling your Spectra library, check the Spectra Logic website at: spectralogic.com/environment. APRIL 2023 SPECTRA TFINITY LIBRARY - USER GUIDE...

  • Page 611: Conflict Minerals Policy

    Republic of the Congo (DRC) or in adjoining countries (“conflict minerals”). Affected suppliers to Spectra Logic will be required to commit to being or becoming “conflict- free” (which means that such supplier does not source conflict minerals) and sourcing, where possible, only from conflict-free smelters.