Page 1 Scalar Distributed Library Controller ® ™ Reference Guide...
Page 2: Reference Guide
Scalar Distributor Library Controller Reference Guide, 6-00658-04, September 2007, Made in USA. Quantum Corporation provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Quantum Corporation may revise this publication from time to time without notice.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
1 About This Guide and Your Product Explanation of Symbols and Notes ........... . . 1 Other Documents You Might Need .
Page 4 Storage Slots ........
Page 5 Users Tab ..............144 User .
Page 6 Storage Types ........
Page 7 D ROBAR Guide Installation and Configuration ............295 ROBAR Commands .
Page 8 viii Table of Contents...
Page 9 Figures Figure 1 Client Connection ............4 Figure 2 Physical Libraries connected to the Scalar DLC .
Page 10 Figure 25 Partitions Summary ............42 Figure 26 Ticket Registration .
Page 11 Figure 82 Storage Slot ........
Page 12 Figure 105 Physical Storage Slots ........
Page 13 Figure 118 DAS Client Aliasing ........... . . 159 Figure 119 DAS Client Creation .
Page 14 Figure 149 Fixed Problem Confirmation ..........209 Figure 150 Not Fixed Problem Confirmation .
Page 15 Figure 180 Goto Event ............240 Figure 181 Logging Options .
Page 16 Figures...
Page 17 Table 14 Storage Slots ........
Page 18 Table 33 Storage Types ........
Page 19: About This Guide And Your Product
Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your system. Other Documents You Might Need The following documents are also available for this product. These documents can be found on the product CD or at www.quantum.com/support: • Scalar DLC Installation Guide •...
Page 20: Getting More Information Or Help
More information about this product is available on the Service and Support website at www.quantum.com/support. The website contains a collection of information, including answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). You can also access software, firmware, and drivers through this site.
Page 21: Description
If a firewall is being used, outside access by web browsers might be denied. The Scalar DLC also allows administrators to select parameters that define which library events provide notifications to customers and Quantum Service via email and, sometimes, the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) alerts.
Page 22: Logical Library Concepts
Figure 1 Client Connection The Scalar tape libraries are connected to the Scalar DLC software host via the SCSI bus or the Fibre Channel cable. See Figure Figure 2 Physical Libraries connected to the Scalar DLC For each tape library found during Scan SCSI Bus operation, the Scalar DLC software creates an object called physical library.
Page 23: Pc System Requirements
This logical library concept is based on a partition containing the continuous range of elements of a single type (for example, storage) and media domain (for example, DLT). The partitions cannot overlap; however, a single partition can be assigned to two or more logical libraries. In that case, two logical libraries will have a shared area, and the clients of the first library can access this area as well as the clients of the second library.
Page 24: Redundant Solution Requirements
• 15" or greater SVGA Display • NT/2000 compliant SCSI adapter • Standard keyboard and mouse • Windows 2000 SP4 or Windows 2003 pre-installed Optional: • SCSI target HBA LSI 20860, LSI 8751D, and/or LSI 8951U • Fibre Channel target HBA QLogic 2200F-33 and/or QLogic 23xxF Refer to Table 1 for a description of SCSI and Fibre Channel adapters that can be used in the system.
Page 25: Tape Library Requirements
The Scalar DLC failover solution in a redundant configuration requires the CAUTION Windows 2000 Advanced Server or Windows 2003 Server operating system. By default, this system is configured without password protection for network access. It is recommended that companies using this product use all customary security procedures to protect Scalar DLC servers from external threats.
Page 26: Graphical User Interface
Graphical User Interface The Scalar DLC software GUI (also called Management GUI) is based on web browser technology that guarantees a consistent user interface across all UNIX and Windows platforms. The GUI is available to users, system administrators, and customer engineers. The Management GUI consists of the following components: •...
Page 27: Configuration
This chapter provides information about logical configuration of the Scalar DLC system for the customer. Local administrator rights are required to install the Scalar DLC software and all required Note components. The sections are: • Autostart Installation on page 9 •...
Page 28: Resizing Windows And Panes
Table 3 Scalar DLC Service State Task Icon The Scalar DLC supervisor service is stopped (Offline for the Scalar DLC Cluster solution). Double click the icon to display The Scalar DLC supervisor service is started (Online for the Scalar DLC Cluster solution).
Page 29: Table 4 Scalar Dlc Home
For a remote browser, the update is required before the browser can launch the Scalar DLC software. For a local browser, the update could be executed manually; but it is best practice to install the browser(s) before launching the Scalar DLC software installation. The update steps should be executed by either a system administrator or an expert PC user.
Page 30: Figure 6 Scalar Dlc Home Page
Figure 6 Scalar DLC Home Page The only required component for the browser update is a Java Plug-in. Click the Launch Java Interface button when it appears. Refer to Java Plug-In on page 14 for the description of update process. Selecting the Tools and Utilities tab displays the Tools and Utilities pane (see Figure 7 on page 13).
Page 31: Figure 7 Tools And Utilities Page
Figure 7 Tools and Utilities Page The latest required versions of both Netscape Navigator ™ and Internet Explorer ™ browsers can be downloaded from this page. Only download the browser if your browser version does not meet the current version Note requirements.
Page 32: Launch The Management Gui From A Browser
Java Plug-In The Scalar DLC Management GUI requires the Java 2 plug-in 1.5.0_10 release. Installing the plug-in enables direct Java 2 applets to run while using Sun’s JRE (Java Remote Environment). Therefore, the j2re-1_5_0_10-windows-i586-p.exe file must be executed so that files are added to a specific directory. Begin the procedure by selecting the hyperlink associated with the Java Plug-in.
Page 33: Launch The Management Gui As An Application
Because of security reasons it is strongly recommended to change the default CAUTION admin and CE passwords after the configuration is complete. For the details on user access level and settings refer to Firewall and Proxy Issues If the Scalar DLC Management GUI starts, but can not connect to the Scalar DLC server, a firewall or proxy server could be present between the browser and the Scalar DLC server.
Page 34: Configuration
Configuration When a user is logged into the Management GUI and no previously configured physical library has been found, a configuration selection pane opens automatically (see performed, this pane will not appear. Choose the configuration method. Figure 10 Configuration Window Either accept the default configuration or select the desired configuration method.
Page 35: Automatic Configuration
Table 6 Object name limitations (Continued) Object GUI Manager Partition 30 an, a first Client 80 an, a first Scratch pool 30 an, a first Clean pool 30 an, a first Data cartridge, volser 30 an Cleaning cartridge, 30 an volser Mailbox area, eject 30 an, a first...
Page 36: Manual Configuration
Create the partition objects representing desired parts of the Physical Library. That can be done on Configuration > Physical > Library pane (Add new Partition button). Refer to 143. There should be at least three partitions created for each physical library: storage, I/E, Note and drive. Refer to The partition properties can be modified later, even after the partition is assigned to a logical library, via the Configuration >...
Page 37: Create A Logical Library
Configuration > Logical > Library pane (Assign new Partition button) or Assign Partitions wizard in Main Menu > Wizards section. Refer to There should be at least three partitions assigned to each logical library: storage, I/E, Note and drive. The partition can be shared between two or more logical libraries. Refer to Partition on page 101 for details.
Page 38: Initialize The Logical Library
The mailbox name and assigned range of insert/eject slots also can be changed later through the Configuration > Logical > Mailbox pane (Add/Remove new Slots button). Refer to Mailbox on page 111. Create Client Create the client object(s) that will represent the customer(s) that will work with the library. Depending on the interface used, the clients are DAS Clients, SCSI Clients, or ROBAR Clients.
Page 39: Mark Cleaning Cartridges
Example: two libraries (Library1 and Library2) with two different clients (Client1 and Client2) have non- shared storage areas and a shared I/E area. The cartridge that should be accessed by Client2 is put to the shared mailbox. Client2 (or Admin from GUI in the Library2) must execute the import/insert operation so the cartridge will go to the storage area of Library2.
Page 40: Configure Clean Manager
This can be done through the Configuration > Logical > Cartridge pane (Cartridge properties > Type (data/clean) >> Save changes). Refer to If the cartridge is marked as cleaning by mistake, and in fact it is data, change its type back the same way. The type of cartridges that are already assigned to the scratch or clean pool cannot be Note changed.
Page 41: Reserve Drives And Cartridges
This feature is optional and used only by some DAS clients. Note Reserve Drives and Cartridges Some DAS clients may reserve the drives and the cartridges which means no one but the client will access the appropriate resource. The drives and cartridges reserved/allocated by Client1 cannot be accessed CAUTION by other clients.
Page 42: Configure Additional Libraries
Configure Additional Libraries Follow the sequence of the previous procedures to configure additional logical libraries. Note A re-initialization of the library is necessary if the library properties are changed. Additional Configuration The following actions can be performed to make the Scalar DLC more user-friendly. Create User By default, the Scalar DLC contains two pre-defined users to work with Management GUI: default administrator (admin) and default customer engineer (atac).
Page 43 The Scalar DLC database contains the email addresses of all users (refer to Note page 147) and the email addresses that were entered manually during rule creation (see Figure 37 on page 55 and in this list, it can be selected during the rule creation process; if not, it can be entered manually and will be thereby added to the database.
Page 44: Viewing Tape Alerts
Installing New Slots When the new slot (for example, drive) is installed in the physical library, perform the following actions so that the Scalar DLC logical libraries have the correct reflection of the current hardware. Step 1 Install the slot(s), make all proper connections according to the library Operator Guide. Step 2 Execute Teach command from the robot Operator Panel.
Page 45: Operating The Tape Library Doors
When the front door of Robot1 on the dual-aisle system is opened, the Robot2 may still perform operations that do not use resources managed by Robot1 (for example, mount from <Robot2 storage> to <Robot2 drive> shall pass). If the customer-requested resource is in Robot1 control, the Scalar DLC marks the resource as ‘not accessible’...
Page 46: Schedule Transaction Logs Backup
Set Up Database Backup Mode Step 1 Launch DB tool, log in and open Extended mode tab (refer to Step 2 Check Full recovery mode box if the database is to be backed-up with full information. Uncheck the box if only the database itself is to be backed-up. Step 3 Press Apply button to apply settings, them Exit to close DB tool.
Page 47: Restore Database From Backup
Restore Database from Backup Step 1 Launch DB tool, log in and open Restore tab (refer to Step 2 Stop the Scalar DLC software (bring offline for a failover solution). Step 3 Select Database to restore from a regular backup, then select a backup from a database backup list.
Page 48 Configuration...
Page 49: Management Gui
This chapter describes the structure of Scalar DLC Management GUI and provides a brief description of its functionality. The Management GUI screen is divided into three areas (see • The upper portion of the screen contains the Main Menu bar. Refer to •...
Page 50: Main Menu Bar
Figure 11 Management GUI Main Menu Bar The Main Menu Bar contains five sections. See • Screen Refresh Icon. Forces the Management GUI screen to refresh. Refer to on page 33. • Connection. Contains the user connection options. Refer to •...
Page 51: Screen Refresh Icon
Screen Refresh Icon The broad black bar containing the red ADIC logo is a screen refresh icon. It also contains the user-to-host connection status (as at the example picture, User admin connected to computer, where admin is the user name and computer is either the Scalar DLC host name or the Scalar DLC cluster name). This button forces the Management GUI screen to refresh.
Page 52: Wizards
Wizards The Wizards section contains the wizard-based engines used to create some Scalar DLC internal elements. It contains the following options: Options Wizard Create Configuration Assign Partitions Create Ticket Create Rule Create Clean Partition All wizards contain the same operational buttons Table 7 Wizard Buttons Name...
Page 53: Figure 13 Select Physical Library
Selecting the Create Configuration option activates the Configuration wizard. The first dialog is Physical Library selection. See figure below. Figure 13 Select Physical Library Name Operation Select Physical Select Library The next dialog is Logical Library Selection. See figure below. Figure 14 Select Logical Library Accept the default name or enter the desired name.
Page 54: Figure 15 Select Configuration Method
The next dialog is Configuration Method selection. See figure below. Figure 15 Select Configuration Method Name Operation Define the Select method of creating a Logical Library Description by Media Create the single-media library. Type The Next button will show the with the media selection dialog.
Page 55: Figure 16 Select Media
Figure 16 Select Media Name Operation Detect media type Select Figure 17 Select Library Prototype Name Operation Select logical library Select Scalar DLC Reference Guide Description Select the media type for the single-media library. Refer to Media Types on page 263. Description Select the existing logical library which will be the prototype for the new library.
Page 56: Figure 18 Select Mailbox
The next dialog is Mailbox selection. Figure 18 Select Mailbox Accept the default names or enter the desired names. Accepting the default names is recommended. Name Operation Name of new Maibox Enter Name of new Maibox Enter The next dialog is Client selection. See figure below. Figure 19 Select Client Description...
Page 57: Figure 20 Configuration Summary
Name Operation Select the Select type of new Client Name of new Enter Client Accept the default name or enter the desired name. Accepting the default name is recommended, but be sure not to duplicate an existing client name. The next dialog is Configuration Summary. See figure below. Figure 20 Configuration Summary Name...
Page 58: Figure 21 Configuration Complete
The final configuration dialog then appears. Figure 21 Configuration Complete Name Operation Operation list Supplied Assign Partitions The Assign Partitions wizard assigns the partition(s) to the logical library or executes the backward operation. The logical library and the partitions to assign must be created before launching the wizard. Selecting the Assign Partitions option activates the Partition Assignment wizard.
Page 59: Figure 23 Partitions Not Contained
Figure below appears when the selected logical library contains no partitions. Figure 23 Partitions Not Contained Name Operation Select Logical Library Select Select Physical Supplied Library Select The next wizard screen shows the assign/unassign dialog. Figure 24 Partition List Name Operation Library name Supplied...
Page 60: Figure 25 Partitions Summary
Information supplied to the ticket becomes a part of the Tickets pane. Refer to Tickets Tab on page 205. Selecting the Create Ticket option activates the Ticket wizard. Description Name Partition name. Class Partition class (Storage, I/E, Drive). See page 71. Type Partition media type. Refer to 264, Mailbox Types page 266. Start Starting address in the range of the partition elements.
Page 61: Figure 26 Ticket Registration
Figure 26 Ticket Registration Name Operation Enter your name Enter Enter your phone Enter number System Serial Supplied Number The Ticket Priority and Description dialog is the next step in the wizard process. A priority is selected, and a description of the problem is entered. Figure 27 Ticket Priority and Description Scalar DLC Reference Guide...
Page 62: Figure 28 Ticket Category
Name Operation Select a Select priority for the ticket Enter a brief Enter description of the problem The Ticket Category dialog is used to select a category for the problem. The frequency of the problem is established. Figure 28 Ticket Category Name Operation Select a...
Page 63: Figure 29 Ticket Device, Library, And Client
Name Operation Did the Select problem occur once or repeatedly? The Ticket Device, Library, and Client dialog selects the problematic device, details the location of the logical library that contains the device, and identifies the associated client. Figure 29 Ticket Device, Library, and Client Name Select the device where the problem is...
Page 64: Figure 30 Ticket Service Code
The Ticket Service Code dialog establishes the service code associated with the problem. Figure 30 Ticket Service Code Name Operation Select the Select Service Code for the problem Description Do not know means the code is unknown. Unscheduled Repair means an unexpected repair is required. Scheduled Repair means a pre-arranged time has been allocated for the repair.
Page 65: Figure 31 Ticket Summary
The Ticket Summary dialog contains selected information from the previous dialogs. The wizard assembles the data and requires a verification. Figure 31 Ticket Summary Name Operation Summary Supplied The Create button is disabled while the ticket is in the creation process. During this Note period, the data is being integrated into the Tickets pane.
Page 66 Table 8 Event Specification (Continued) Event Event Group License Statistical expiration warning Physical Statistical library is created Physical Statistical library is deleted Physical Statistical library state changed Logical Statistical library state changed Library Tape Statistical Alert Drive Tape Statistical Alert Front door Statistical closed...
Page 67 Table 8 Event Specification (Continued) Event Event Group Logical Statistical element state changed Statistical firmware loaded Statistical firmware loaded Drive Statistical cleaning Clean pool Statistical requires service Element(s) Statistical allocated by client Cluster node Statistical changed Hardware Hardware error: generic, and so forth Hardware Hardware...
Page 68 Table 8 Event Specification (Continued) Event Event Group Hardware Hardware error: accessor cannot move Hardware Hardware error: common General General failure: common Not ready: General common Not ready: General device is becoming ready Illegal General request: destination full Illegal General request: source empty Illegal...
Page 69 Table 8 Event Specification (Continued) Event Event Group General General failure (Scalar 1000) General General failure (Scalar 1000) General General failure (Scalar 1000) General General failure (Scalar 1000) General General failure (Scalar 1000) Internal error Internal License Configuration expired Configuration Configuration changed Manually...
Page 70: Figure 32 Rule Name
Selecting the Create Rule option opens the Rule Name dialog. Specify the rule name here. Figure 32 Rule Name Entry Operation Enter the name for Enter the new rule The Rule Event dialog continues the wizard process. The event group and specific event are specified here. Figure 33 Rule Event Entry...
Page 71: Figure 34 Rule Event Location
The Rule Event dialog continues the wizard process The device, library, and client must be specified here. Figure 34 Rule Event Location Entry Operation Device Select Library Select Client Select Specific error Enter situation The Rule Notification Sent dialog continues the wizard process. The way to send notification is specified here.
Page 72: Figure 36 Rule Notification Receiver
Entry Deliver notification by Generate ticket by acknowledge Next The Notification Receiver dialog pane identifies the user who receives the notification. Figure 36 Rule Notification Receiver Entry Notification receiver Next Operation Select EMAIL sends notification via email. GUI sends a notification to the Management GUI. Check Enable/disable a service ticket generation request (enable only when GUI selected).
Page 73: Figure 37 Rule Email Destination
The Rule Email Destination dialog identifies the user who receives the notification via email. Figure 37 Rule Email Destination Entry Operation Choose/ Select create destination Delete Click Update Click Click Choose Select template Next Click Scalar DLC Reference Guide Description A selection from the current list of email destinations.
Page 74: Figure 38 Rule Email
The Rule Email dialog identifies the user who should receive the notification. Figure 38 Rule Email Entry Operation Name Enter Enter From Enter Host To Enter Host From Enter Port Enter The last Rule wizard dialog displays the Rule Summary. Figure 39 Rule Summary Entry...
Page 75: Figure 40 Select Physical Library
The Create Cleaning Partitions wizard crops Partition1 to 1-980 and creates Cleaning Partition1 at 981-1000 Example 2: The library has 1000 storage slots. Partition1 covers storage range 1-800. The Create Clean Partitions wizard creates Cleaning Partition1 at 981-1000. Selecting the Create Clean Partition activates the wizard. From the drop-down menu, select the appropriate physical library where you want the new cleaning partitions to reside.
Page 76: Figure 41 Activate Cleaning
Figure 41 Activate Cleaning Name Operation Activate Check Cleaning Media Type Supplied After activating the clean function according to media types, you can enter the slot count. Figure 42 Slot Count Entry Operation Media Type Supplied Partition Supplied Name Slot Count Enter Description Enables cleaning on the corresponding media domain.
Page 77: Figure 43 Create Cleaning Partitions
After reviewing and/or updating the slot count, confirm your changes and then create the new cleaning partitions. Figure 43 Create Cleaning Partitions Name Operation Create Click As the system processes and creates the new cleaning partitions, the Waiting message appears. Figure 44 Waiting Message To stop the process, click Cancel.
Page 78: Extended Service
Extended Service This section contains the extended service operations. Operations Registration Information Connect to RMU View Log Registration Information Selecting the Registration Information opens the Registration Information pane. It shows the customer’s personal information that was entered during installation of the Scalar DLC software. Figure 46 Registration Information Review the registration information and change it if necessary.
Page 79: Figure 47 Connect To Rmu
Name Operation Port Enter Contact telephone Enter Enter Service contract Check Site ID Enter SDLC serial number Supplied SDLC location Enter SDLC dial-in number Enter GCC contact Select Reset Click Update Click Cancel Click If the Email Notification field is not checked, the Scalar DLC will never send CAUTION notifications via email.
Page 80: Figure 48 View Log: Standard Mode
Retrieve library command and error logs • Use the Quantum website to access Scalar documentation The RMU supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 2.0 and acts as an SNMP server. The RMU acquires Tape Alert 3.0 compatibility information from the library over the serial interface port and sends that information to a SNMP server.
Page 81 Name Operation Max records Enter Advanced mode Check Reversed sort order Check Download Click Help Click Home Click Click Next Click Prev Click Submit filter Click Record messages Double-click Double-clicking on the record message opens the log message detail window. See Scalar DLC Reference Guide Description The maximum number of records to show can be specified.
Page 82: Figure 49 View Log: Advanced Mode
Figure 49 View Log: advanced mode Name Operation Time Check/Enter Command Check/Enter Type Command ID Check/Enter Client Check/Enter Class Check/Enter Object Click/Enter Description Check/Enter Data Check Information Check Warnings Check Errors Check Critical errors Check Description Specify the time range of the record to show using the From and To fields.
Page 83: Figure 50 Log Message Details
Double-click on the record message to open the log message details window. Figure 50 Log Message Details Name Log file the record message is taken from. Date The record date. Time The record time. Severity The record severity. Command ID The record command id.
Page 84: Help
Help This section contains the information that can be helpful for the customer. Options Help Content License Agreement About Figure 51 Scalar DLC Software Version Code Name Contains browser-based HTML help files that cover installation, operation, and service. This information appears in a separate window.
Page 85: Gui Tabs
GUI Tabs This topic describes the main area of the Scalar DLC Management GUI screen, the GUI tabs. All extended configuration and management is executed from this area. The detailed structure is described in Figure 52 GUI Tabs: Working Areas While using the GUI tabs, clicking the expand/collapse button on the left of the branch in the Select Components area of the pane expands or collapses that branch of the tree.
Page 86: Table 9 Tree Objects
A segment of Physical library. It contains the continuous range of slots of single type and single media domain. Also the storage partition always contains either linear shelve slots or tower slots, but not both of them even when they have the same media domain and type.
Page 87: Table 10 Logical Library States
Table 19 on page 84 for the details. This list indicates the storage area in the physical library. For a blue storage slot name, a cartridge is present in the slot. Table 14 on page 71. For a black storage slot name, the slot is empty. See on page 71.
Page 88: Table 11 Physical Library States
Table 10 Logical Library States State Icon Diagnostic (Service) Disabled Invalid Not ready a. Alarm flag indicates that an error has occurred but it does not specify the error. To find out what has happened, use the Log Viewer, as described in Log Viewer Utility Table 11 Physical Library States...
Page 89: Table 13 Partition Class And State
Empty, offline, alarm Home position, online Scalar DLC Reference Guide Color Black Contains the continuous range of storage slots that are either the linear storages or the tower storages. The robot is online. Gray Contains the continuous range of storage slots that are either the linear storages or the tower storages.
Page 90: Table 15 Mailbox Slots
Table 14 Storage Slots (Continued) State Icon Home position, offline Not available a. Alarm flag indicates that an error has occurred but it does not specify the error. To find out what has happened, use the Log Viewer, as described in...
Page 91: Table 16 Drive Slots
Table 16 Drive Slots State Icon Occupied, online Occupied, offline Occupied, online, alarm Occupied, offline, alarm Empty, online Empty, offline Empty, online, alarm Empty, offline, alarm Not available Not installed a. Alarm flag indicates that an error has occurred but it does not specify the error. To find out what has happened, use the Log Viewer, as described in Log Viewer Utility The panes of element properties contain the property icons...
Page 92: Tabs Structure
Some Management GUI panes and pop-up windows also contain the typical operational buttons listed in Table 18 (either all these buttons or several buttons or only one of them). Table 18 Operational Buttons Button Icon OK/Create Cancel/Terminate Save/Update Help Tabs Structure The internal structure of the Scalar DLC Management GUI tabs is summarized in the following list.
Page 93: Gui Log
• Operator Panel Tab. Executing operator panel commands from a remote console. Refer to Operator Panel Tab on page 211. • Cluster Tab. Viewing and changing the cluster settings. Refer to • SNMP Tab. Managing the SNMP settings. Refer to The details for each tab are described in the appropriate sections.
Page 94 Management GUI...
Page 95: Library Tab
The Library Tab is the main operational area. All media move commands and most logical library monitoring is executed from this tab. The Library Tab is accessible for all users. Some move commands require additional Note rights. As the Library Tab is opened, in the Select Components area of the pane the Controller appears. Scalar DLC Reference Guide Library Tab...
Page 96: Figure 54 Library Controller
Figure 54 Library Controller Field/Button CPU Identifier CPU Vendor ID CPU Speed Total Physical Memory Free Physical Memory Total Virtual Memory Free Virtual Memory Help Icon Operation Supplied The CPU identifier. Supplied The CPU vendor identifier. Supplied The CPU speed. Supplied The total physical memory size.
Page 97: Library
Logical library identification number. Supplied Number of available cartridges. Supplied Number of available drives. Supplied Number of available storage slots. Supplied Number of available mailbox slots. Supplied Logical library state. See Supplied Indicates if auto-cleaning is enabled or turned off.
Page 98: Library Diagnostics
Field/Button Icon Clients Inventory Help a. The physical library is covered with a set of partitions. These partitions are assigned to some logical libraries. A single partition can be assigned to two or more logical libraries. It is in the concepts of the Scalar DLC. Such apparitions are called “shared”, and the inventory operation affects all partitions assigned to the logical library.
Page 99: Figure 57 Stop Current Test
Field/Button Icon Operation Passages Supplied Errors Supplied Random Click move test Mount test Click Element Click status verification test Element Click position test Terminate Click Help Click To avoid interfering with client work, do not execute the Library Diagnostics CAUTION tests while the library is in use by a client.
Page 100: Cartridges
This test moves the cartridges of the selected media type either from Storage to Storage, or from Storage to I/E (and vice versa), or from I/E to I/E. Any single operation is move command (refer to to Element on page 86), the cartridge and target slot are selected at random by media type.
Page 101: Figure 61 Multiple Mailbox Selection
A cartridge state, empty means stored. Refer to State on page 84. Transfer the cartridge from a mailbox slot to a storage area. The target slot is a cartridge home position. The button is enabled for a cartridge stored in a mailbox.
Page 102: Cartridge State
Icon Description The cartridge is stored in mailbox or in storage slot. A cartridge in a storage slot is active for Move, Mount and Export operations, a cartridge in a mailbox slot is active for Move, Mount and Import operations.
Page 103: Home Position
The cartridge home position concept is a basis of cartridge move operations in the Scalar DLC Management software. Every cartridge imputing in the library immediately gets a home position in the first free storage slot of appropriate type (for example, Generic DLT slot for DLT IV or SDLT cartridges; refer to on page 264 for the details).
Page 104: Move Cartridge To Element
The only exception is the Move operation (it can be executed from a client side as well); if the move destination is a storage slot, it will become a new home position of a cartridge.
Page 105: Drag And Drop Operations
However there are some executions (described below). Drag source Source Status Cartridge Mounted Cartridge Stored Cartridge Stored Cartridge Mounted or stored in Storage slot Cartridge Stored in I/E slot Drive slot Occupied Drive slot Occupied Drive slot Occupied Drive slot Occupied...
Page 106: Pool
A cartridge state, empty means stored. Refer to State on page 84. Transfer the cartridge from a mailbox slot to a storage area. The target slot is a cartridge home position. The button is enabled for a cartridge stored in a mailbox.
Page 107 Field/Button Icon Operation Export Click Mount Click Dismount Click Move Click Help Click By default, the cartridges are sorted by media type, in ascending order. Click on the appropriate column title to change the sorting order. To select a cartridge for the operation, click on it. <Ctrl>+Click allows multiple cartridge selection, for the multiple Export/Import operations.
Page 108: Mailbox
A cartridge state, empty means stored. Refer to State on page 84 for the details. Transfer the cartridge from mailbox slot to a storage area. The target slot is a cartridge home position. The button is enabled for a cartridge stored in a mailbox.
Page 109: Drives
Field/Button Icon Operation Move Click Help Click By default, the cartridges are sorted by media type, in ascending order. Click on the appropriate column title to change the sorting order. To select cartridge for the operation, click on it. <Ctrl>+Click allows multiple cartridge selection, for the multiple Import operations.
Page 110 Field/Button Icon Operation Name Select Element Type Select Current volser Select Import Click Export Click Mount Click Dismount Click Move Click Clean Drive Click Help Click By default, the drives are sorted by element type, in ascending order. Clicking on the appropriate column title will change the sorting order.
Page 111: Configuration Tab
The Configuration Tab is designed to view and update the configuration of the various Scalar DLC system components. The Configuration Tab contains an additional level with the following tabs: • Logical Tab. Managing library logical configuration, cartridges, pools, mailbox areas, drives. Refer Logical Tab on page 93.
Page 112: Figure 66 Logical Tab
Properties Selecting the Logical tab causes the Scalar DLC host PC property list to appear. Figure 66 Logical Tab Field/Button CPU Identifier CPU Vendor ID CPU Speed Total Physical Memory Free Physical Memory Total Virtual Memory Free Virtual Memory Add new Logical Library Help Icon Operation...
Page 113: Figure 67 Tape Alert
Viewing Tape Alerts Selecting the Tape Alert tab displays information concerning current tape alerts. A drive issues a tape alert whenever there is a problem in the drive that relates to a tape cartridge. The problem can be with the drive or the with the tape cartridge.
Page 114: Figure 68 Report Criteria
Figure 68 Report Criteria In the Report Criteria dialog box, choose how you want to sort the report and how you want to group the report. It is possible to limit the report by selected objects: • Cartridge • Tape Alert •...
Page 115: Library
Library There are three sets of properties associated with the Logical Library. The properties are indicated in the following list: • Properties. Main library properties. Refer to • Resource. The resources of physical library that current logical library has in use. Refer to on page 99.
Page 116 Add new Mailbox Reset Alarm flag Refresh Alarm flag Help Operation Supplied Number of available storage slots. Supplied Number of available mailbox slots. Select Logical library state. See Can be changed manually (from online to not ready and vice versa) to make the library unavailable but this does not affect the tape device and/or other logical libraries.
Page 117: Figure 70 Logical Library Resources
The resource charts show the total coverage of the logical library. For example, if the physical library contains 1000 storage slots, and the configured logical library covers 800 slots, the Storage chart shows 80%. Same for the Mailbox (I/E), Drives, and Cartridges.
Page 118: Figure 71 Logical Library Statistics
Statistics Figure 71 Logical Library Statistics Field/Button Icon Operation Statistics rate Select Start date Select End date Select Statistics type Select Mounts Supplied Errors Supplied Requests Supplied Refresh Click Help Click Select the statistic rate, the date range, and the statistics type, and click on Refresh button to show the statistic for the current logical library.
Page 119: Partition
Click partition Scalar DLC Reference Guide Description Partition name. Partition class (storage, I/E, drive). See Partition element type. Start element of partition range. End element of partition range. Robot1 / Robot2 indicates the robotic device where the partition is located.
Page 120: Figure 73 Inventory Elements Range
Field/Button Icon Operation Inventory Click range Help Click Figure 73 Inventory Elements Range Select start and end elements in the range. Press OK to launch the Inventory Range operation (it has the same effect as the DAS PartInventory command, refer to DAS Administration Guide). Press Cancel to exit without executing Inventory Range.
Page 121: Cartridge
Cartridge In the Select Components area of the pane, selectable Cartridges appear. Clicking the expand/collapse button results in an element expansion. There are two tabs associated with the Logical Library. The tabs are indicated in the below: • Properties. Main library properties. •...
Page 122 Field/Button Icon Type Current slot Previous slot Home slot State Status Owner Media type Use count Number of cleanings done Update Reset Alarm flag Refresh Alarm flag Help If the cartridge is not found in the library after the Inventory has been executed, its state changes to offline. After that, the cartridge is removed from the cartridge list of the Logical library and goes to archive list, or the list of the offline cartridges.
Page 123: Figure 75 Foreign Cartridge
To operate with the foreign cartridges, their properties have been extended: Admin can change the cartridge name (volser) and media type. The foreign cartridge has a media type that is the default for the slot where it is found after the first Inventory. The foreign cartridge has a name with a small “u“ (for not readable volser), or with a small “d“...
Page 124: Figure 76 Tape Alert
Tape Alert Selecting the Tape Alert tab displays information concerning current tape alerts. A drive issues a tape alert whenever there is a problem in the drive that relates to a tape cartridge. The problem can be with the drive or the with the tape cartridge.
Page 125: Pool
Figure 77 Report Criteria In the Report Criteria dialog box, choose how you want to sort the report and how you want to group the report. It is possible to limit the report by selected objects: • Cartridge • Tape Alert •...
Page 126: Assign Media To Pool
Field/Button Icon Name Media Pool type Device Media Type Number of volsers Watermark Maximum cleanings per tape Volsers Assign/Unassign Update Remove Help Note Pool names are unique for a logical library. Using the default name ensures uniqueness. Assign Media to Pool The pop-up window allow assigning cartridges to the existing pool and unassigning the cartridges from it as well.
Page 127: Figure 79 Assign/Unassign Cartridges To Pool
Figure 79 Assign/Unassign Cartridges to Pool The left pane (Unassigned) contains all available media of appropriate type that are not assigned to the pool. The right pane (Assigned) contains all cartridges that are already assigned to the pool. Select a cartridge that should be assigned to the pool (or removed from it) and press the appropriate arrow button (“left”...
Page 128: Mailbox
Mailbox In the Select Components area of the pane, selectable Mailboxes appear. Figure 80 Mailbox Field/Button Icon Name Number of I/E slots I/E slots Assign/Unassign Update Remove Help Operation Enter Mailbox name. Also refer to Table 6 Supplied Mailbox identification number. Supplied The number of assigned slots.
Page 129: Figure 81 Assign/Unassign Slots To Mailbox
Mailbox names are unique for a logical library. Using the default name ensures Note uniqueness. If the DAS interface is used, the mailbox names must adhere to the DAS standards. It Note recommended to use “Exx” and “Ixx” as names for the Export and Import mailboxes respectively (they can consist of the same mailbox slots).
Page 130: Storage Slot
Storage Slot In the Select Components area of the pane, selectable Storage Partitions are displayed. Clicking the expand/collapse button results in an expansion that shows the Storage slots. Figure 82 Storage Slot Field/Button Icon Name Physical coordinate Robot1 coordinate Robor2 coordinate...
Page 131: Mailbox Slot
Field/Button Icon Owner Exclusive reservation Update Update Reset Alarm flag Refresh Alarm flag Help Mailbox Slot In the Select Components area of the pane, selectable Mailboxes and Insert/Eject Partitions appear. Clicking the expand/collapse button causes an expansion that shows the Mailbox slots. Figure 83 Mailbox Slot Scalar DLC Reference Guide...
Page 132 Field/Button Icon Name Physical coordinate Robot1 coordinate Robor2 coordinate LSCI coordinate Current cartridge State Owner Exclusive reservation Assigned/Unassigned Mailboxes Update Reset Alarm flag Refresh Alarm flag Help Operation Supplied Slot name. Supplied Slot identification number. Supplied Slot physical (SCSI) coordinate. Refer to Addressing on page 260.
Page 133: Drive
Drive There are two sets of properties associated with the Drive. The properties are indicated in the following list: • Properties. Main drive properties. Refer to • Statistics. The statistics of operations executed within current drive. Refer to • Tape Alerts. Displays drive and cartridge errors for analysis. Properties In the Select Components area of the pane, selectable Drives and Drive Partitions are displayed.
Page 134 Field/Button Icon Robot1 coordinate Robot2 coordinate LSCI coordinate Current cartridge State Number of mounts Time (ms) Clean pool Automatic cleaning Max Use Dismount management Delay (ms) Loops Owner Exclusive reservation Update Reset Alarm flag Refresh Alarm flag Help Operation Supplied The drive coordinate in Robot1 (None means the slot is assigned to another robot).
Page 135: Figure 85 Drive Statistics
If the DAS interface is being used, the drives are to be named according to the DAS Note standards. It recommended that you use names no more than 9 alphanumeric characters long and beginning with a letter. Statistics Figure 85 Drive Statistics Field/Button Icon...
Page 136 Field/Button Icon Operation Cleanings Supplied Refresh Click Help Click Description Cleanings done in drive. Refresh Logical Library statistics. Open online help for the current pane. Configuration Tab...
Page 137: Figure 86 Tape Alert
Tape Alert Selecting the Tape Alert tab displays information concerning current tape alerts. A drive issues a tape alert whenever there is a problem in the drive that relates to a tape cartridge. The problem can be with the drive or the with the tape cartridge.
Page 138: Create Library
Field/Button Report Help Figure 87 Report Criteria In the Report Criteria dialog box, choose how you want to sort the report and how you want to group the report. It is possible to limit the report by selected objects: • Cartridge •...
Page 139: Figure 88 Logical Library Creation
Logical library identification number. Supplied Number of available cartridges. Supplied Number of available drives. Supplied Number of available storage slots. Supplied Number of available mailbox slots. Supplied Logical library state. See Supplied Indicates if auto-cleaning is enabled or turned off.
Page 140: Assign Partition
The created logical library is invalid and not operable. To complete the library CAUTION configuration, at least two partitions (storage and drive, three recommended — storage, insert/eject, and drive) should be assigned to the logical library before the inventory can be executed. Refer to Assign Partitions Assign Partition Under the Library properties, the Assign Partition button appears.
Page 141: Create Pool
Field/Button Icon Cancel Help Create Pool Under the Library properties, the Add new Scratch Pool and Add new Clean Pool buttons appear. Clicking either opens a pop-up pool creation pane. Only administrator users can create the mailboxes. For the user without administrative Note privileges, both the Add new Scratch Pool and Add new Clean Pool buttons are disabled.
Page 142 Field/Button Icon Maximum cleanings per tape Volsers Assign/Unassign Create Cancel Help Note Pool names are unique for a logical library. Using the default name ensures uniqueness. Operation Enter The number of times the cleaning cartridge belonging to the pool can be used. For clean pools only.
Page 143: Create Mailbox
Create Mailbox Under the Library properties, the Add new Mailbox button appears. Clicking it opens a pop-up mailbox creation pane. Only administrator users can create the mailboxes. For the user without administrative Note privileges, the Add new Mailbox button is disabled. Figure 91 Mailbox Creation Field/Button...
Page 144: Physical Tab
Physical Tab The Physical Tab pane describes the configuration of a physical library. The starting Physical pane shows the Scan SCSI properties of the Scalar DLC host PC. Only administrator users can modify the Scalar DLC system configuration. For the user Note without administrative privileges the operation buttons remain disabled.
Page 145: Library
Library In the Select Components area of the pane, selectable Physical Libraries appear. Clicking the expand/ collapse button causes an element expansion. There are three sets of properties associated with a physical library. • Properties. The properties of physical library. Refer to •...
Page 146 Activated means commands should be executed when they arrive to the physical library. Frozen means commands should be executed only after the library will be activated again. Supplied Number of available storage slots. Supplied Number of available mailbox slots. Supplied Number of available drives.
Page 147: Figure 94 Media Rules
However, this may lead to incorrect assignment of media type to cartridge, and that can even lead to a hardware crash (for example, if the SDLT cartridge has been mis-identified as DLT III and mounted to the Quantum DLT 4000 drive). To improve the situation, a Media rules feature has been provided so the Scalar DLC administrator can assign a correct media type to the range of volsers.
Page 148: Figure 95 Media Rule Creation
Field/Button Icon Operation Media domain Supplied Volser Range Supplied Media type Supplied Click Remove Click Apply Click Help Click Create Media Rule The pop-up pane allows to create media rule. Only administrator users can create the media rules. For the user without administrative Note privileges the button is disabled.
Page 149: Figure 96 Apply Media Rule
Figure 96 Apply Media Rule For every Volser, check whether the New media type should be used instead of Old media type. Leave Use check box blank if it is not true. Click OK to apply the media rule. Press Cancel to close the pane without applying the rule.
Page 150: Robot
Field/Button Icon Operation Requests Supplied Refresh Click Help Click Robot Depending on type, the physical library can have either one robotic controller (single-aisle library - Scalar 1000, Scalar 10K), or two (dual-aisle library, Scalar 10K DA). Figure 98 Robot Online Field/Button Icon Name...
Page 151: Figure 99 Robot Offline
Field/Button Icon Stop Update Help Figure 99 Robot Offline Scalar DLC Reference Guide Operation Click Stop the robot that is currently online. Click Update the robot parameters after edit. Click Open online help for the current pane. Description...
Page 152: Auto Clean Cartridges
Auto Clean Cartridges To use the auto clean functionality, you must have already created at least one cleaning partition. For more configuration information, see Auto Clean Cartridges Figure 100 Auto Clean Cartridges Pane Field/Button Icon Operation Volser Supplied Media Type Supplied Import Clean Click...
Page 153: Figure 101 Auto Clean Cartridges Properties
Properties Figure 101 Auto Clean Cartridges Properties Field/Button Icon Operation Volser Supplied Home Supplied position Media Type Supplied Use count Enter Max use Enter count State Enter Edit Click Export Click Cleaning Click drive Scalar DLC Reference Guide Description The volume serial number, a cartridge name. Each cartridge has one volser.
Page 154: Partition
Partition is a segment of the physical library that contains a continuous range of slots of single class (for example, Storage) and type (for example, DLT). The partitions cannot overlap, so if the admin wants to create a partition that includes a part of an occupied range, it is required to remove the previous partition and create two new partitions instead.
Page 155: Offline Cartridge
Should that be the case, the user can either move that cartridge to another storage slot to free the home position of the offline cartridge that he wants to return to the library later, or he can simply return the cartridge to the library.
Page 156: Figure 103 Offline Cartridges
Figure 103 Offline Cartridges Field/Button Icon Operation Volser Supplied Home position Supplied Occupied by Supplied Remove Click Refresh Click Help Click To remove a cartridge from the archive list of the offline cartridges, select it and press Remove button. Multiple cartridges can be selected by the <Ctrl>+Click, too, and removed the same way. Description Data cartridge offline, home position is free.
Page 157: Figure 104 Offline Cartridge
Selecting a single cartridge opens Offline Cartridge pane with its properties. Figure 104 Offline Cartridge Field/Button Icon Operation Volser Supplied Home Supplied position Occupied by Supplied Offlined at Supplied Comment Enter Remove Click Update Click Refresh Click Help Click Scalar DLC Reference Guide Description Offline cartridge name.
Page 158: Storage Slots
Storage Slots In the Select Components area of the pane, selectable Storage Slots are displayed. Figure 105 Physical Storage Slots Field/Button Icon Operation Name Supplied Media Type Supplied Current volser Supplied Refresh Click Help Click Description The slot name. The icon also shows the slot state. See on page 71.
Page 159: Mailboxes
Mailboxes In the Select Components area of the pane, selectable Mailboxes is displayed. Figure 106 Physical Mailboxes Field/Button Icon Operation Name Supplied Media Type Supplied Current volser Supplied Refresh Click Help Click Scalar DLC Reference Guide Description The slot name. The icon also shows the slot state. See on page 72.
Page 160: Drives
Drives In the Select Components area of the pane, selectable Drives appear. Figure 107 Physical Drives Field/Button Icon Operation Name Supplied Media Type Supplied Current volser Supplied Refresh Click Help Click Description The slot name. The icon also shows the slot state. See on page 73.
Page 161: Create Partition
Scalar DLC Reference Guide Operation Enter Partition name. Should be unique throughout all physical libraries. Also refer to Table 6 Supplied Partition class (storage, I/E, drive). See page 71. Supplied Partition element type.Refer to 264, Mailbox Types page 266. Supplied Start element of partition range.
Page 162: Users Tab
Field/Button Icon Cancel Help Note Using the default partition name is recommended but not required. Users Tab The user is the person who has the rights to log on the Scalar DLC Management GUI. All users have access to the Users Tab. Users that are known to the Scalar DLC software are indicated by different icons.
Page 163: Table 21 User Rights
Table 21 User Rights Privilege Description Change • Manage Logical library, Pools, configuration Mailboxes, Cartridges • Scan SCSI bus; stop/start robotic controller; manage the partitions of Physical library • Manage barcode reader and command execution • Manage Media rules • Manage Users and user rights •...
Page 164: Figure 109 User Controller
Figure 109 User Controller Field/Button Icon CPU Identifier CPU Vendor ID CPU Speed Total physical memory Free physical memory Total virtual memory Free virtual memory Add new User Help Operation Supplied The CPU identifier Supplied The CPU vendor identifier Supplied The CPU speed Supplied The total physical memory size...
Page 165: User
User The Select Component area of the pane indicates a list of users. When the user is selected from the list, the user is highlighted. Figure 110 User Field/Button Icon Logon Name Access Level Email Address SMTP Server Name SMTP Port Number From Address Change password Password...
Page 166 Field/Button Icon User rights Update Remove Help Even though the email server parameters are configured during the installation, the Note value can be edited. User access level is not changeable after it is created. The default CE atac cannot be Note removed.
Page 167: Create User
Create User Under the Controller properties, the Add new User button appears. Clicking it opens a pop-up user creation pane. Only administrator users can create additional users. For the user without administrative Note privileges, the Add new User button is disabled. Figure 111 User Creation Field/Button Icon...
Page 168: Clients Tab
Field/Button Icon User rights Create Cancel Help Clients Tab Clients connect to the Scalar DLC software through various interfaces. This release of Scalar DLC software supports application-based DAS, ROBAR, and SCSI clients. A host software application client connects through the DAS or ROBAR interface, or SCSI. The selected client area of the pane indicates a list of clients.
Page 169: Das
The DAS Interface needs no pre-configuration. Figure 112 DAS Interface Pane Button Icon Operation Add new Click Client Enable Click Disable Click Help Click DAS Client There are four sets of properties associated with the DAS Client: • Properties. The basic client properties, statistics, and operational settings. Refer to page 152.
Page 170: Figure 113 Das Client Properties
• Volsers. The list of volsers (cartridges) that are reserved and that are defined for the selected client. Refer to Volsers on page 157. • Aliasing. The media and drive aliasing properties for the selected client. Refer to 159. Only administrator users can modify or remove clients. For the user without Note administrative privileges, the operation buttons are disabled.
Page 171 Field/Button Icon Client Host Name Respond When Eject Area Full Dismount Before Mount Supervisor Check I/E Area Names Avoid Media Identifier Contention Requires Drive Allocation Priority Sequence Wait insert before mount Command pause Drive pause Scalar DLC Reference Guide Operation Enter The host name of the computer running the client software.
Page 172 The TCP/IP address of the library. You can edit only if the Accept only FW connection is checked. Supplied The total number of storage slots reserved by the client. Supplied The total number of mailbox (I/E) slots reserved by the client.
Page 173: Figure 114 Das Client Drives
266. Client The drive owner. Unreserve all slots currently reserved for the client (storage, I/E, and drives). Reserve the selected drive for the client, the drive should be empty. Has the same effect as the DAS command “allocd drive UP”.
Page 174: Figure 115 Define Drives
Field/Button Icon Operation Down Click Force Up Click Force Down Click Define Click Help Click The client may access only the reserved drives if there is Requires Drive Allocation Note property checked (refer to client does not need reserving the drive(s). Reserving drive(s) however guaranties that no other client will access the reserved drive, especially when the reservation is exclusive (refer to Define Drives...
Page 175: Figure 116 Das Client Volsers
Volsers The Volsers pane describes the volser ranges reservation and definition list for the DAS clients authorized to work with the library. Figure 116 DAS Client Volsers Field/Button Icon Reserving Defining Add Reserved Range Remove Reserved Range Scalar DLC Reference Guide Operation Supplied Reserving volser list.
Page 176: Figure 117 Reserve/Define Volser Range
Field/Button Icon Add Defined Range Remove Defined Range Help Reserve or Define Volsers The volsers reserved or defined for the client may represent the cartridges that are currently not in the library. However, if the cartridge appears in the library, it is marked automatically as ‘allocated’/reserved, or ‘defined’, and can be accessed and managed only by its owner.
Page 177: Figure 118 Das Client Aliasing
Aliasing The DAS Client Aliasing feature is required for certain DAS interface-based applications that use the media type and element type that differs from default Scalar-based types. DAS Client aliasing takes effect only on the data output in DAS interface, and only on Note the client that has executed this aliasing.
Page 178: Create Das Client
Field/Button Icon Operation Alias Select Update Click Help Click Create DAS Client Under the DAS Interface properties, the Add new Client button appears. Clicking it opens a pop-up client creation pane. Only administrator users can create additional clients. For the user without Note administrative privileges, the Add new Client button is disabled.
Page 179 Field/Button Icon Client Host Name Respond When Eject Area Full Dismount Before Mount Supervisor Check I/E Area Names Avoid Media Identifier Contention Requires Drive Allocation Priority Sequence Wait insert before mount Command pause Drive pause Scalar DLC Reference Guide Operation Enter The host name of the computer running the client software.
Page 180 Field/Button Icon Use FireWall Accept only FW connection TCP/IP Port Create Cancel Help If a firewall exists between the client host and the Scalar DLC, under the client host Note name, specify the DAS/ACI firewall PC name. Refer to Scalar DLC Installation Guide, Installing DAS Client section.
Page 181: Scsi
SCSI All the operations with the SCSI Clients are enabled only after the configuration of SCSI Target software. That can be done via the SCSI Target tab. Refer to Figure 120 SCSI Pane Button Icon Operation Add new Click Client Enable Click Disable...
Page 182: Scsi Client
SCSI Client There are five sets of properties associated with the SCSI Client. • Properties. Main client properties. Refer to • Mode. SCSI mode parameters. Refer to • Drives. The library drives as they are seen from the client side. Refer to •...
Page 183 The system will not wait until the previous client command is finished. Supplied The number of storage slots reserved by the client. Supplied The number of mailbox (I/E) slots reserved by the client.
Page 184: Figure 122 Scsi Client Mode
Whether the parity checking enabled Enter The maximum number of times to retry the message out, command out, or data out phase after a parity error. Enter First storage address (0=default). Enter First mailbox address (0=default). Enter First drive address (0=default). Enter Accessor address (0=default).
Page 185 Field/Button Icon Extended res Vendor Ascq Volser extension enabled Post-fix media ID Auto cleaning enabled Delayed cleaning enabled Cleaning hour Cleaning minute Auto teach enabled Auto inventory enabled Operation mode LCD security valid LCD security enabled LCD write line1 LCD write line2 LCD write line3 LCD write line4 LCD display line1...
Page 186: Figure 123 Scsi Client Drives
Drives Figure 123 SCSI Client Drives The SCSI Client Drives pane indicates the Drives coordinates as the SCSI client will see them. Field/Button Icon Operation Target Supplied Element Supplied Physical Supplied Robot1 Supplied Robot2 Supplied Help Click Refer also to Drive on page 115.
Page 187: Figure 124 Scsi Client I/E Slots
I/E Slots Figure 124 SCSI Client I/E Slots The SCSI Client I/E slots pane indicates the I/E slots coordinates as the SCSI client will see them. Field/Button Icon Operation Target Supplied Element Supplied Physical Supplied Robot1 Supplied Robot2 Supplied Help Click Refer also to Mailbox Slot...
Page 188: Figure 125 Scsi Client Storages
Storages Figure 125 SCSI Client Storages The SCSI Client Storages pane indicates the storage slots coordinates as the SCSI client will see them. Field/Button Icon Operation Target Supplied Element Supplied Physical Supplied Robot1 Supplied Robot2 Supplied Help Click Refer also to Storage Slot on page 112.
Page 189: Create Scsi Client
Create SCSI Client Under the SCSI properties, the Add new Client button appears. Click it to open pop-up client creation pane. Only administrator users can create clients. For the user without administrative Note privileges, the Add new Client button is disabled. Figure 126 SCSI Client Creation Properties Field/Button Icon...
Page 190: Robar
The new SCSI Client is functional immediately after creation. No Scalar DLC service Note restart is required. Because of interface properties, only one SCSI Client can be assigned to the single Note LUN. After the client is assigned to the LUN 0 of any target, all other clients CAUTION assigned to the non-zero LUNs of this target are activated.
Page 191 Field/Button Icon Operation Enable Click Disable Click Help Click The ROBAR interface must be valid before the ROBAR client can be created CAUTION either manually or by the configuration wizard (refer to on page 34). Changing the port number applies to all ROBAR clients. The Scalar DLC service restart Note is required.
Page 192: Robar Client
ROBAR Client Figure 128 ROBAR Client Properties Only administrator users can modify or remove clients. For the user without Note administrative privileges, the operation buttons are disabled. Field/Button Icon Name Library Operation Enter Client name. It must not duplicate an existing client name.
Page 193 Check Translate (re-map) LSCI coordinates to the HCC form. For more information, refer to Coordinates for ROBAR HACC Supplied The number of storage slots assigned to the client. Supplied The number of mailbox (I/E) slots assigned to the client. Supplied The number of drives assigned to the client.
Page 194: Create Robar Client
Note restart is required. Field/Button Icon Name Operation Click De-allocates all slots currently allocated for the client (storage, I/E, and drives). Click Save client properties after edit. Click Remove the client. Click Open online help for the current pane. Operation Enter The client name.
Page 195 Field/Button Icon Library Client Host Name Host alias Numeric system Clean pool prefix Dismount after clean Host is allowed to set the time Notification sender name Priority Sequence HCC Major Translate HCC Coordinates Create Scalar DLC Reference Guide Operation Select The client works with the selected logical library.
Page 196: Scsi Target Tab
Field/Button Icon Cancel Help SCSI Target Tab The new ROBAR Client is functional immediately after creation. No Scalar DLC service Note restart is required. The SCSI Target tab is designed for the configuration of the Target part of the SCSI interface. Note This tab is accessible only if the Scalar DLC SCSI Client component is installed.
Page 197: Table 23 Scsi And Fibre Channel Adapter Target-Lun Settings
Table 22 SCSI Target Icons (Continued) Name Icon Text Color Not available Gray port Absent port Light-gray Active target Black Not active Gray target Active LUN Black Not active Gray The Target may work either in SCSI-2 or in SCSI-3 mode. All the LUNs of this target will work in this mode, too, and this will be the standard for all clients assigned to these LUNs.
Page 198: Port
Port In the Select Components area of the pane, selectable Ports appear. Clicking the expand/collapse button will result in an element expansion. The SCSI ports cannot be configured by means of the Scalar DLC Management GUI Note because they are built-in external system objects. The Scalar DLC software can only use them or indicate that the port is not usable.
Page 199: Figure 131 Port: Fibre Channel
Field/Button Icon Operation Port ID Supplied Name Supplied State Supplied Number of Supplied targets Max number Supplied of targets Max number Supplied of LUNs World wide Supplied name Add new Click Target Help Click Figure 131 Port: Fibre Channel Scalar DLC Reference Guide Description The port ID.
Page 200: Target
Target In the Select Components area of the pane, selectable Targets appear. Figure 132 SCSI Target Field/Button Icon Operation Target ID Supplied Name Supplied SCSI ID Supplied SCSI Mode Supplied Description The target ID (internal). The target name. Contains ‘Target’ and the SCSI ID. The target SCSI ID (external, seen by SCSI initiator).
Page 201 Field/Button Icon Operation Add new Click Remove Click Help Click The not active Target becomes active after a client (SCSI Client) assigned to the LUN 0 of this target. Refer SCSI Client on page 164. For the details of the SCSI command format, refer to: •...
Page 202: Logical Unit Number (Lun)
Logical Unit Number (LUN) Figure 133 SCSI LUN Field/Button Icon LUN ID Name LUN Number Vendor ID Product ID Firmware revision Full firmware revision Client Remove Help Operation Supplied LUN ID (internal). Supplied LUN name. Contains ‘LUN’ + LUN Number. Supplied LUN SCSI ID (external, seen by SCSI initiator).
Page 203: Create Target
Note The LUN 0 cannot be removed manually. It is deleted only with the Target. The not active LUN becomes active after a client (SCSI Client) assigned to it. Refer to 164. Because of interface properties, one and only one SCSI Client can be assigned to the Note single LUN.
Page 204: Create Lun
Field/Button Icon LUN Firmware revision LUN Full Firmware revision Create Cancel Help The target creation is not possible if the port already contains the maximum CAUTION number of targets. The newly created target will not be active until there is a SCSI client assigned to the Note LUN 0 of that target.
Page 205 Field/Button Icon LUN ID Name LUN Number Vendor ID Product ID Firmware Revision Full Firmware Revision Create Cancel Help The LUN creation is not possible if the target already contains the maximum CAUTION number of LUNs. The newly created LUN will not be active until there is a SCSI client assigned to this LUN. Note Moreover, the LUN requires the target to be active, and the target becomes active only when the SCSI client is assigned to the LUN 0.
Page 206 Configuration Tab...
Page 207: Events Tab
The Events Tab is designed for viewing event notifications or modifying rules that govern event reporting. The Events Tab contains an additional level with the following tabs: • Queue Tab. Managing command queue. Refer to • Monitoring Tab. Monitoring the current login session events. Refer to •...
Page 208: Queue Tab
Queue Tab Figure 136 Queue Tab The Queue Tab shows the queue of commands currently accepted and executed by the Scalar DLC software. Typically these commands are sent by client backup applications. This tab is accessible for all users. The operation buttons are active for the Admin only. Note Field/Button Icon...
Page 209 Field/Button Icon Waiting, low Idle Command Client Library Parameters Cancel Raise priority Lower priority Stop Help Scalar DLC Reference Guide Operation Select The command is waiting, its priority has been lowered. Select The command is idle (stopped). Select The current command. Select The client who send a command.
Page 210: Monitoring Tab
Monitoring Tab Figure 137 Monitoring Tab The Monitoring Tab pane describes notifications that it receives during the current login session. In the Filter Events area of the pane, there are seven predefined event classes. Each event class is shown in a different color. See Table Table 24 Event Classes...
Page 211: Table 25 Event Data
Table 24 Event Classes (Continued) Event Class Color Statistical Dark Blue Service Call Green In the Event List area of the pane, every event is detailed in a series of single rows. The description of the event is copied from the internal table of events. See session is updated automatically, but the information is lost after the Scalar DLC Management GUI is closed.
Page 212: Acknowledge Tab
Acknowledge Tab Figure 138 Acknowledge Tab The Acknowledge Tab pane describes the notifications received during current login sessions that require a user acknowledgement. If the Acknowledge button is clicked after an event is selected from the Event List, the event is acknowledged by the Scalar DLC software.
Page 213: History Tab
History Tab Figure 139 History Tab The History Tab pane contains the last 200 notifications that were received during all login sessions. In the Filter Events area of the pane, there are seven predefined event classes. Each class of event is shown in a different color (see Table 24 on page 192).
Page 214: Figure 140 Rules Tab
Figure 140 Rules Tab Field/Button Icon Rule Name State Event group Notification of events Error code Device Library Client Email Destination Email Template Operation Enter Rule name. Check Whether the rule is active. Select The event group. See Select The event to notify. See Select Error code.
Page 215 Field/Button Icon User Generate ticket Update Remove Wizard Help The rules configured to send email notifications cannot be activated when the Email Note Notifications field in the Registration Info pane is not checked. Refer to Information on page 60. The rules configured to send SNMP notifications cannot be activated when the SNMP Note service is not started.
Page 216 Events Tab...
Page 217: Service Tab
The Service Tab is designed for the Customer Engineer (CE) and Admin users. The Service Tab has an additional level with the following tabs: • Logs Tab. Monitoring the library command log and error log. Refer to • Diagnostic Tab. Executing the library diagnostics. Refer to •...
Page 218: Command Log
Command Log Figure 141 Command Log Button Icon Operation Save to file Click Send email Click Help Click Description Save log to file. Send the log via email. Refer to Send Log via Email 201. Open online Help for the current pane. on page Service Tab...
Page 219: Figure 142 Email Data
Send Log via Email Figure 142 Email Data Field/Button Icon Operation Enter Subject Enter Description Enter Send Click Cancel Click The email will be sent successfully only if the email parameters of the current user are Note valid. Refer to User Scalar DLC Reference Guide Description...
Page 220: Error Log
Error Log Figure 143 Error Log Button Icon Operation Save to file Click Send email Click Help Click Description Save log to file. Send the log via email. Refer to Send Log via Email 201. Open online help for the current pane. on page Service Tab...
Page 221: Diagnostic Tab
Diagnostic Tab Figure 144 Diagnostic Tab This Diagnostic pane specifies diagnostic tests that can be executed on a robot. Select the diagnostic test and click on Execute button to launch it. The result of the diagnostic test appears in the Diagnostic Information area on the right. Scalar DLC Reference Guide...
Page 222: Figure 145 Diagnostic Description
Field/Button Icon Operation Select Diagnostic Select Diagnostic Supplied information Execute Click Description Click Help Click Figure 145 Diagnostic Description Description Self test is the complete test included in all of the steps described in the following text. Home Accessor moves the accessor to the home position on the vertical and horizontal axes.
Page 223: Tickets Tab
Tickets Tab The Tickets tab shows the list of report issues (tickets) either created by the customer or generated automatically. This tab is accessible only by Customer Engineers (CE) and the users with the ticket Note management rights. All CEs are a part of the Global Call Center (GCC). Selecting the Tickets Tab pane is the first step to solving a problem.
Page 224 List Color In Process Yellow Closed Green In the Properties area of the pane, the ticket properties are shown for the selected problem report. Field/Button Icon Operation Supplied Originator Supplied Telephone Supplied Priority Supplied Description Supplied Status, All problems Check Status, Opened Check Status, Suspended...
Page 225: Figure 147 Start Repair
Figure 147 Start Repair Field/Button Icon Operation CE Name Enter Start Time Supplied Service Code Select Ticker AR Enter Start Time Supplied Click Cancel Click Scalar DLC Reference Guide Description The CE name. It indicates a person assigned by GCC as responsible for solving a problem.
Page 226: Figure 148 Repair
Figure 148 Repair Field/Button Icon Operation End Time Supplied Travel h. Enter Logistics h. Enter Diagnostic h. Enter Repair h. Enter Parts Usage Installed Check Support Diary Enter Fixed Click Not fixed Click Cancel Click Description The time repair ended. The time required to travel to the customer site.
Page 227: Figure 149 Fixed Problem Confirmation
Figure 149 Fixed Problem Confirmation Field/Button Icon Operation Current Status Enter Click Cancel Click Close the ticket for Check Figure 150 Not Fixed Problem Confirmation Field/Button Icon Operation Current Status Enter Click Cancel Click Scalar DLC Reference Guide Description A description of the current problem status. Return to the GCC Calls pane.
Page 228: Figure 151 Repair History
The Repair History dialog lists the events associated with a specific repair. Figure 151 Repair History Field/Button Icon Operation Ticket ID Supplied CE Name Supplied Start Time Supplied Service Code Supplied Ticket AR Supplied End Time Supplied Travel h. Supplied Description The ticket identifier generated by the Scalar DLC software service.
Page 229: Operator Panel Tab
Field/Button Icon Operation Logistics h. Supplied Diagnostic h. Supplied Repair h. Supplied Parts Usage Installed Supplied Support Diary Supplied Click Operator Panel Tab This tab mimics the operator panel on the actual device and provides an interactive path between the operator and the library indicators and push-buttons that control the library.
Page 230 Item LCD Screen The vendor ID, library type, date, and time are shown on the operator LCD screen. The operations with push-buttons are indicated here, too. The Locked indicator is lit whenever the I/E station is locked (only for Scalar 1000 libraries).
Page 231: Figure 153 Operator Panel Tab For The Scalar 1000
Refer to Scalar 1000 Operator Guide and Scalar 10K Operator Guide for detailed Note description of LCD Operator Screen Figure 153 Operator Panel Tab for the Scalar 1000 Scalar DLC Reference Guide...
Page 232: Cluster Tab
Cluster Tab The Cluster tab shows current Scalar DLC Cluster settings. This tab is available only when the Scalar DLC is installed as a failover (redundant) Note solution. When the Scalar DLC software is installed on the host, it can be accessed by this host name (for example, computer).
Page 233: Snmp Tab
Field/Button Icon Operation IP address Supplied Change Click cluster node Help Click SNMP Tab The SNMP tab displays current SNMP Service settings. This tab is available only when the SNMP Agent service is successfully started on Scalar Note DLC host PC. To install the missing SNMP service, use Control Panel >...
Page 234: Agents
Agents Figure 155 SNMP Agents Agent is a computer running simple network management protocol (SNMP) agent software. In the Windows implementation of SNMP, agent information includes comments about the user, the physical location of the computer, and the types of service to report, based on the computer's configuration. Field/Button Icon Operation...
Page 235: Traps
Field/Button Icon Operation Stop SNMP Click Help Click Traps Figure 156 SNMP Traps Trap is a message sent by an agent to a management system indicating that an event has occurred on the host running the agent. For example, the SNMP service can be configured to send a trap when it receives a request for information that does not contain the correct community name and does not match an accepted host name for the service.
Page 236: Figure 157 Snmp Service Configuration: Trap Destination
Field/Button Icon Operation Edit Click Remove Click Update Click Start SNMP Click Stop SNMP Click Help Click SNMP traps can be used for limited security checking. When configured for an agent, the SNMP service generates trap messages any time specific events occur. These messages are sent to a trap destination. For example, an agent can be configured to initiate an authentication trap if a request for information is sent by an unrecognized management system.
Page 237: Security
Security Figure 158 SNMP Security Field/Button Icon Operation Send authentication Check trap Accepted community Click to names select Rights Supplied Click Scalar DLC Reference Guide Description Authentication is the process of verifying that a host name or address is valid. When the SNMP agent receives a request that does not contain the correct community name or is not sent from a member of the acceptable host list, the agent sends an authentication trap message to one or more trap...
Page 238: Figure 159 Snmp Service Configuration: Security
Field/Button Icon Operation Edit Click Remove Click Accept SNMP Select packets Click Edit Click Remove Click Update Click Start SNMP Click Stop SNMP Click Help Click If all the community names will be removed including the default name CAUTION ‘Public’, SNMP will not respond to any community names presented. Figure 159 SNMP Service Configuration: Security Description Edit security settings for the community.
Page 239: Tools And Utilities
This chapter describes the Tools and Utilities used as a part of the Scalar DLC software. The available tools are: • Database Tool on page 222. Managing the database. • SCSI Target Port Tool on page 233. Managing SCSI Target Ports/Adapters. •...
Page 240: Database Tool
Database Tool To launch the tool, right-click on Scalar DLC status icon, or launch a shortcut: Start > Programs > ADIC Distributed Library Controller > Scalar DLC DB Tool. This tool can execute a backup, a compact or a restore of a database, as well as create schedules for the backup and compact jobs.
Page 241: Database Backup
PC administrator rights are required to log on the SQL database via the trusted Note connection. After the password is accepted and verified, the Backup dialog appears. Refer to 223. Database Backup Figure 161 Database Backup List Operation Database Supplied Automatic backup Destination Supplied...
Page 242: Figure 162 Backup Schedule Dialog
List Operation Enable schedule Check Database - complete Supplied Apply Click Remove Click Manual backup Destination Supplied Execute Click Exit Click Figure 162 Backup Schedule Dialog List Operation Job Name Supplied Occurs Select Description The schedule is applied only if this box is checked. Only complete backup is supported in current version.
Page 243: Extended Mode
List Operation Daily/ Select Weekly/ Monthly Daily Click Frequency Duration Click Click Cancel Click Always schedule different jobs at different times so that they do not overlap and will not Note conflict with each other. Extended Mode The Extended mode page is created to set up the database recovery mode and the log backup schedule. Figure 163 Database Extended Mode Dialog Scalar DLC Reference Guide Description...
Page 244: Figure 164 Backup Log Schedule Dialog
List Operation Database Supplied Full recovery mode Do not check Automatic transaction log backup Destination Supplied Schedule Supplied Enable schedule Check Apply Click Cancel Click Exit Click Figure 164 Backup Log Schedule Dialog Description The original database name. In full recovery mode the database is back up with all its logs which dramatically increase the size of backup file.
Page 245 List Operation Job Name Supplied Occurs Select Daily/ Select Weekly/ Monthly Daily Click Frequency Duration Click Click Cancel Click It is recommended to set the log backup rate higher as the database backup rate. For Note example, if the database backup is scheduled once a day, then schedule the database transaction logs backup to one an hour or so.
Page 246: Database Compact
Database Compact This feature reduces the Scalar DLC database file size to save the disk space and increase the database usability. The Compact Database operation can be executed only when the Scalar DLC software is stopped. Any attempt to execute the operation when the Scalar DLC software is working shall cause an error message.
Page 247: Figure 166 Compact Schedule Dialog
Figure 166 Compact Schedule Dialog List Operation Job Name Supplied Occurs Select Daily/ Select Weekly/ Monthly Daily Click Frequency Duration Click Click Cancel Click Always schedule different jobs at different times so that they do not overlap and will not Note conflict with each other.
Page 248: Database Restore
Database Restore This feature imports the Scalar DLC database contents either from the regular backup (databases, see Figure 167) or external file (disk, see executed only when the Scalar DLC software is stopped. Any attempt to execute the operation when the Scalar DLC software is working shall cause an error message.
Page 249: Figure 168 Database Restore Dialog (Restore From Device)
List Operation Restore with Check logs Transaction Select log backups Restore from Select file Restore Click Exit Click Figure 168 Database Restore Dialog (restore from device) Scalar DLC Reference Guide Description Restore the database with transaction logs if checked. The backup ID. Backup date The date and time of the transaction log backup.
Page 250: Database Save
Database Save This feature creates the archive with the Scalar DLC database backup contents and saves the archive to the destination specified. The database backup however holds only sufficient information, without temporary data (notifications, moves executed, etc.). See Table 26 Database Archive Physical libraries data, statistics, media rules, partitions, logical libraries Logical library statistics, pools, mailboxes, drives, cartridges...
Page 251: Scsi Target Port Tool
SCSI Target Port Tool To launch the tool, right-click on Scalar DLC status icon and select Tools > SCSI Target Port Tool. The Scalar DLC SCSI Target Port Tool is designed for operating the system SCSI Target ports. If the SCSI port is currently in Target mode and the customer wants to change it to Initiator, the port must be disabled as Target before enabling it as Initiator.
Page 252: Figure 171 Advanced Port Settings
Figure 171 Advanced Port Settings Parameter Operation Failover Check mode Virtual WWN Enter Click Cancel Click Description Must be checked if the Scalar DLC failover (cluster) solution has been installed. Virtual world-wide name that identifies the port from outside. Update and exit. Exit without update.
Page 253: Cluster Configurator Tool
Cluster Configurator Tool This tool should be used only for the Scalar DLC installed as a failover (cluster) solution. Immediately after the Scalar DLC software is installed on both cluster nodes launch the cluster configurator tool. It can be found on the Scalar DLC Installation CD with the following path: Scalar_DLC\Cluster\SDLC_ClusterConfig.exe.
Page 254: Problem Report Tool
Problem Report Tool To start the Report Tool launch a shortcut: Start > Programs > ADIC Distributed Library Controller > Scalar DLC Problem Report Tool. Figure 174 Problem Report Tool Describe the problem step-by-step. Clarify what has been expected and what should be done to reproduce the problem.
Page 255: Log Viewer Utility
Log Viewer Utility To launch the tool, right-click on the Scalar DLC status icon and select Tools > Log Viewer. Figure 175 Log Viewer Main Window Icon Name Normal Information messages. They usually contain the description of successfully executed operation. Warning Warning messages.
Page 256: Figure 176 Log Viewer: Command Tracking
The command tracking feature eases the search for an error. See Figure 176 for the illustration and Table on page 239 for the feature description. Figure 176 Log Viewer: Command Tracking Double-click on the log message to display the event context (see Figure 177).
Page 257: Table 27 Log Viewer Operations
Table 27 Log Viewer Operations Menu File • Current - open the current (latest) Scalar DLC log file in its default location. • Open - browse for the log. • Exit - close the Log viewer tool. View • Current event context - open the details for the selected event (see •...
Page 258: Figure 178 Result Description
Figure 178 Result Description Enter the error number (for example, 0x00000005) and click Lookup to see the error content (in the example code, Access is denied). Figure 179 Search Typical search engine. Enter the string to find, specify options and click Search. Figure 180 Goto Event The Goto event pane allows user to jump on event with the specified number.
Page 259: Figure 182 Filtering Options
Figure 182 Filtering Options List Show information messages Show warning messages Show error messages Show critical error messages Cancel Figure 183 Viewing Options Check the box to auto-refresh the current log. Scalar DLC Reference Guide Operation Check Normal messages are shown. Check Warning messages are shown.
Page 260: Trace Manager Utility
Trace Manager Utility To launch the tool, right-click on Scalar DLC status icon and select Tools > Trace Manager. Trace Manager tool is designed for tracing the execution of Scalar DLC software objects. Tracing the Scalar DLC slows its work as well as the work of client backup CAUTION applications that use the Scalar DLC as server software.
Page 261: Figure 185 Group Level
Field/Button Operation Remove Click Level Click Start Click Stop Click Update Click Options Click Exit Click Figure 185 Group Level List Operation Group Supplied Level Select Click Cancel Click Figure 186 Class Level List Operation Class Supplied Level Select Click Cancel Click Scalar DLC Reference Guide...
Page 262: Figure 187 Add Object
Figure 187 Add Object List Operation Object Enter Trace level Select Click Cancel Click Existing Click Figure 188 Add Existing Object List Operation Object list Select Click Cancel Click Figure 189 Object Level List Operation Object Supplied Level Select Click Cancel Click Description...
Page 263: Figure 190 Start Tracing
Figure 190 Start Tracing List Operation Description Enter Start Click Cancel Click Figure 191 Tracing Options List Operation Path to folder for Enter trace Maximum size for Enter single trace file, KB Activate tracing at Check Scalar DLC start Click Cancel Click Apply...
Page 264: Trace Viewer Utility
Trace Viewer Utility To launch the tool, right-click on Scalar DLC status icon and select Tools > Trace Viewer. The Trace Viewer tool is designed for viewing the trace files generated by 242 during execution of the Scalar DLC software. Figure 192 Trace Viewer Main Window Menu File...
Page 265: Figure 193 View Trace Record
Figure 193 View Trace Record List Operation Level Supplied Date Supplied Time Supplied Group Supplied Class Supplied Object Supplied Raw data Supplied Named data Supplied Text Supplied Close Click Scalar DLC Reference Guide Description The sensibility level needed to trace the event. The level is also shown inside the color icon.
Page 266: Scalar Dlc Software Licensing
Scalar DLC Software Licensing The Scalar DLC software will run for a “grace period” of 30 days after installation without a license. Thereafter, a license key is required to keep the software running. This key should be obtained by contacting GCC before the 30-days trial period expires.
Page 267: Figure 195 About License
Figure 195 About License At the first step of License request process the customer must choose the license request file. Figure 196 License Request File List Operation License Enter Request File Browse Click Back Click Next Click Scalar DLC Reference Guide Description The license request file name and path.
Page 268: Figure 197 Licensing Review
The next step is the Licensing Review. Figure 197 Licensing Review List Operation Product Information Supplied Product Serial # Enter Customer Information Supplied Company Supplied Address Supplied Contact Supplied Email Supplied Phone Supplied Supplied GCC mailing list Supplied Support Information Supplied Operating System Supplied...
Page 269: Figure 198 Send License Via Email
Changing the editable fields is possible, but not recommended. CAUTION Figure 198 Send License via Email List Operation Message header Supplied Enter From Enter Subject Enter SMTP server Enter Port Enter Back Click Send Click Changing the editable fields is possible, but not recommended. CAUTION Figure 199 Licensing Before Installation Scalar DLC Reference Guide...
Page 270: Figure 200 Authorization String
Installing License After obtaining the License string from GCC support, perform the following: Step 1 Before applying the license make sure the Scalar DLC service is stopped. Step 2 Launch ADIC Licensing through Start > Programs > ADIC Distributed Library Controller > ADIC Licensing.
Page 271: Cluster License
List Operation Duration Supplied Back Click Next Click Figure 202 Finishing License When the license is installed, the tape device must be online. Otherwise, the license will Note not be applied. After the license string is installed, restart the Scalar DLC service for the CAUTION changes to take effect.
Page 272 Tools and Utilities...
Page 273: Application Notes
This topic contains the following important information. • Glossary on page 255 provides the glossary of significant terms. • Element Addressing on page 260 describes the element addressing. • Application Notes on page 263 shows the media and element types and enlists the error codes. Glossary Table below contains all specific terms used throughout the document and their brief explanation.
Page 274 The slot designed to temporary store a data cartridge and execute read/write Drive operations from/to it. Same as Drive. Drive slot The physical library with two robots. Contains at least one storage tower that Dual-aisle can be accessed by both robots. Export/Import Frame. Same as Mailbox. EIF, E/I/F The operation of move the cartridge(s) from storage or drive to Mailbox.
Page 275 Each cartridge is placed into the home position. All available insert/eject (mailbox) slots in the library. Insert/eject area The slot that serves as a temporary storage for a cartridge that should be either Insert/eject slot placed into the library (insert operation) or removed from it (eject operation).
Page 276 Mailbox slot This characteristic indicates the cartridges that can be stored into the same storage slot even if their media type is different (for example, both NCTP and Media domain 3590 cartridges are of the ‘half-inch’ domain). And vice versa: the media domain characteristic indicates slots that could be the possible container for the cartridge.
Page 277 (for example, DLT-tower contains up to 18 rows of slots, and DLT- shelve only 6). Storage tower If the library is dual-aisle, there always is at least one storage tower that can be accessed by both robots and therefore called shared. However the tower can be non-shared, too.
Page 278: Element Addressing
In the single-aisle libraries, the mapping is identical to the original picture. Table 29 Element Mapping (Single-aisle libraries) Robot1 Start Section Coordinate Drive Storage 4096 Figure 203 Element Addressing (single-aisle library) In the dual-aisle libraries the picture is much more complicated. Explanation Robot2 Start Scalar DLC Start Physical...
Page 279: Translating Hcc Coordinates For Robar Hacc
Column-row-position (six digits): for drives always 000000, for other types of slots something like 011006 or 120804. Example: the LSCI coordinate “LW02060210“ means “a slot that can be fount at storage shelve 2, rack 6, column 2, position 10“. Translating HCC Coordinates for ROBAR HACC For the ROBAR HACC, the LCSI coordinates are unable to completely handle the number of slots in larger library systems.
Page 280: Table 31 Robar Client - Re-Mapping
Table 31 ROBAR Client - Re-mapping Storage Rack 01-99 Section 01-99 Rows 01-05 Slots 01-45 Example: The library contains two racks (devices) x 10 sections (columns) x 4 rows x 180 slots. Re-mapping the slots (45 limit) results in 16 rows per 45 slots, instead of 4 rows per 180 slots.
Page 281: Application Notes
The Scalar DLC software and the client applications recognizes used media in different ways. Refer to Table 32 Media Types Media Manufacturer 3480 3490 3490E NCTP Philips Digital Compac Tape III Quantum Compac Tape IV Maxell Compac Tape III XT Super DLT Quantum 3590 3590E Scalar DLC Reference Guide Media Description...
Page 282: Storage Types
WORM 3592 WORM short SONY AIT Sony SONY AIT2 Sony SONY AIT3 Sony Storage Types The different storage elements holds different media. Refer to Table 33 Storage Types Storage Name Generic DLT Quantum Generic 8mm Sony Media Description Domain Scalar DLC...
Page 283: Mailbox Types
Table 33 Storage Types (Continued) Storage Name Generic half-inch Quantum Mailbox Types The different insert/eject elements holds different media Refer to Table 34 Mailbox Types Mailbox Name Generic DLT I/E Quantum Generic 8mm I/E Sony LTO I/E Generic half-inch I/E...
Page 284: Drive Types
IBM LTO2 SCSI IBM LTO2 Fibre Channel IBM LTO3 SCSI IBM LTO3 Fibre Channel IBM LTO4 Fibre Channel IBM 3592 IBM TS1120 Quantum DLT Quantum 4000 with DCI Quantum DLT Quantum 7000 with DCI Drive Type Scalar DLC HP LTO LTO Drive...
Page 285: Error Codes
Table 35 Drive Types (Continued) Drive Name Manufacturer Quantum DLT Quantum 8000 with DCI SONY AIT Drive Sony (SDX 310) SONY AIT2 Drive Sony (SDX 500) SONY AIT3 Drive Sony (SDX 700-C) 3590 Magstar NCTP Drive Philips 3480 Drive ADIC...
Page 286: Table 36 Error Codes
Table 36 Error Codes (Continued) Error Code Unable to Recover The robot is not ready (or switched off logically) Request link failure Invalid robot number Invalid arguments Invalid client name Invalid request id The request was canceled General software failure Invalid pool name in scr_info (use with scr_info only!) The cartridge is in use The accessor couldn't put a cartridge - inventory dst cell...
Page 287 Table 36 Error Codes (Continued) Error Code The cartridge belongs to another pool The drive is in cleaning Invalid pool name The area is full (occurs during ejecting) The drive is allocated exclusively for another client One or more coordinates are wrong The area is empty? Barcode read error The client is not authorized to make this request...
Page 288 Table 36 Error Codes (Continued) Error Code List clients in database failed Create client failed in database Get client failed in database Update client failed in database Remove client failed in database Listing of mailboxes has failed in database Creating of mailbox failed in database Assigning volser to mailbox failed List cartridges failed in database Get cartridge failed in database...
Page 289 Table 36 Error Codes (Continued) Error Code Create media pool failed in database Remove cartridge from media pool failed in database Add cartridge to media pool failed in database List service actions failed in database List of virtual libraries failed in database Create virtual library failed in database Create library failed in database Get property of virtual library failed in database...
Page 290 Table 36 Error Codes (Continued) Error Code Deletion of virtual library has failed Deletion of physical library has failed Deletion of partition has failed Deletion of media pool in library has failed Impossible to remove or change user level of last admin This item already exists Impossible to create ticket The volser is allocated for another client...
Page 291 Table 36 Error Codes (Continued) Error Code Invalid field in CDB Coordinate not found No clean cartridges are available for drive Move cartridge to problem box Volser is ejected Insert/Eject station door is open Volser is unchanged Volser is duplicated Volser contains invalid characters Move cartridge to problem box Volser is allocated to another coordinate...
Page 292 Cartridge rejected in the Insert/Eject station because it was not properly loaded (Illegal Request). Cell status and barcode questionable (Illegal Request). Medium removal prevented because storage element is unavailable (Illegal Request). Cartridge magazine is not installed (Illegal Request). Data transport device is not installed (Illegal Request).
Page 293 Table 36 Error Codes (Continued) Error Code Data transfer element is varied offline (Illegal Request). Message received at inappropriate time (Abort error). Host rejected "Identify" message sent for re-selection (Abort error). Message system was disabled during parity error detection on SCSI bus (Abort error). Received an "Initiator Detected Error"...
Page 294 Application Notes...
Page 295: B Das Guide
This topic provides an overview of the DAS Client software that is a part of Scalar DLC software product. The sections are: • System Description on page 277. • Commands Overview on page 278. • DAS Commands on page 281. System Description DAS Client software runs as an application under Windows 2000/2003, Windows NT, Unix, Windows 9x, and so forth.
Page 296: Starting Das Client Software
Starting DAS Client Software From WinNT / Win2000 / Win2003, launch Start > Programs > ADIC Distributed Library Controller > Scalar DLC DAS-Client. The dasadmin starts immediately. However, the dasadmin.exe program can be launched manually as well. If the DAS Administration Utility has been installed under the firewall connection, the Note main executable file is dasadmin_fw.exe, not dasadmin.exe.
Page 297: Client Management
Client Management • Reserve/release a drive for a client • Reserve/release a volser for a client • Modify access privileges for a client • Modify execution parameters Refer to Table 40 on page 283 for the details. Scratch Pool Management •...
Page 298 Table 37 Usage of Define and Reserve (Continued) Command ejectcom flip getvolsertodrive getvoltoside insert insert2 listd listd2 listd3 listd4 listd5 listv listv2 mount pausedrive qvolsrange scap scr_get scr_info scr_insert scr_mount scr_set scr_unset show show2 typelist typelist2 unload view view2 viewc Used Define volser drive, volser...
Page 299: Das Commands
DAS Commands DAS commands are divided into: • Media management • DAS management • Client management • Scratch management All these commands are called from dasadmin. Note The dasadmin application provides a brief help by entering the -h option. Table 38 Media Management Command carry...
Page 300: Table 39 Das Management
Table 38 Media Management (Continued) Command pool_data provides information about volsers assigned to the given pool. qvolsrange displays the volser from the Scalar DLC database for a specified range. removes foreign media from the catalog. unload operates the buttons on the drive (for example, unload button) by the robotics. view displays information from the database relating to a volser.
Page 301: Table 40 Client Management
Table 40 Client Management Command allocd drive reservation for a client. allocv volser reservation for a client. listd displays drive assignment for up to 16 drives. listd2 displays drive assignment for up to 250 drives. listd3 displays drive assignment for up to 250 drives. listd4 displays drive assignment for up to 380 drives.
Page 302 DAS Guide...
Page 303: C Scsi Guide
This section provides a brief overview for the Scalar 1000 and Scalar 10K Medium Changer Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) protocol, including supported commands and messages. The topics are: • Installation and Configuration SCSI Client. • General Characteristics on page 286 outlines SCSI general information. It also includes: •...
Page 304: General Characteristics
The CM uses one or two SCSI ports to connect to a SCSI host. • Expansion Module (EM) - a single cabinet that is added to a CM to provide additional storage cells and tape drives. The Scalar 1000 can have up to three EM’s.
Page 305: Scsi Bus
The Scalar 1000 and Scalar 10K supports half inch, DLT/SDLT, LTO, and AIT tape cartridges. For the Scalar 1000 library, a storage cell cartridge capacity ranges from 118 cells in the CM and up to 1182 cells with additional EMs. For the Scalar 10K library, a storage cell cartridge capacity ranges from 700 cells in the CM to 15938 cells with additional EMs, DM, and TMs.
Page 306: Scsi Communications
• Tape drive locations are addressed from lower left to upper right, rack by rack. • Storage element locations are addressed from the top left to lower right, column by column, rack by rack. SCSI Communications Scalar 1000 and Scalar 10K communications are implemented across the SCSI bus. The following paragraphs discuss the bus phases.
Page 307: Scsi Message System
Phase Transfer The library supports asynchronous data transfer phases with differential and single ended communications. Odd parity is generated during all information transfer phases from the library. Parity is checked during all information transfer phases to the library. Parity checking can be disabled. Information Transfer phases include: •...
Page 308: Scsi Commands
Message Code MESSAGE REJECT NO-OP MESSAGE PARITY ERROR BUS DEVICE RESET IDENTIFY 80h or C0h SCSI Commands The topic provides information on Device Commands, SCSI Commands Format, and SCSI Command Status Byte. Device Commands Table below shows the SCSI medium changer commands that are supported by the Scalar 1000 and Scalar 10K libraries.
Page 309: Scsi Command Status Byte
Operation code POSITION TO ELEMENT PREVENT/ALLOW MEDIUM REMOVAL READ BUFFER READ ELEMENT STATUS RECEIVE DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS RELEASE REQUEST SENSE REQUEST VOLUME ELEMENT ADDRESS RESERVE RE-ZERO SEND DIAGNOSTIC SEND VOLUME TAG TEST UNIT READY WRITE BUFFER SCSI Command Format The SCSI command format follows the SCSI-2 and SCSI-3 standard. Table below describes the CDB fields that are common to all commands.
Page 310: Scsi Operations
Status Value Good Check Condition Busy Reservation Conflict SCSI Operations The following detail Scalar 1000 and Scalar 10K SCSI communication behavior. Parity Checking To enable parity checking on information received by the library, set the parity bit on the Parity Page of the MODE SELECT command.
Page 311: Unit Attention Condition
Unit Attention Condition Unit Attentions are reported under the following circumstances: • Reset occurred. • A firmware (microcode) update completes. • A library door closes. • The Insert/Eject station closes. • Another initiator changes the Mode Parameters. • Another initiator changes the Log Parameters. Scalar DLC Reference Guide...
Page 312 SCSI Guide...
Page 313: D Robar Guide
The ROBAR (ROBotic ARchive) software works with the Scalar DLC via the specific ROBAR interface. The ROBAR Client software is a flexible tool that works under various operating systems (Unix-based, Win9x, WinNT, Win2000, and so forth). The ROBAR interface was one of the first methods to operate the Automated Media Libraries and still remains very useful.
Page 314: Robar Commands
Example1 (for DOS or Windows-based system): C:>\ Set PORT = 1010 C:>\ Set HOST = computer Example2 (for Unix-like systems): #PORT = 1010 export PORT #HOST = computer export HOST Step 6 If the customer uses HCC/MVS, this also must be configured in the ROBAR client settings. Refer to ROBAR Client Now, the Scalar DLC software is ready to accept commands from ROBAR Client.
Page 315 Table 42 ROBAR Commands (Continued) Command Moves a cartridge from drive to a given position. Moves a cartridge to the I/O area of a integrated Jukebox. Switches from automatic mode to the manual or test mode. Moves a cartridge to a drive from archive or the Insert/Eject unit. MOCL Initiates a drive cleaning.
Page 316: Robar Command Format
ROBAR Command Format The command is a string that contains: • Start symbol (<) • Command header • Command • Command parameters • End symbol (>) The standard command is a single command with a single answer. There are also block commands that contain one command, some data messages, and one answer.
Page 317: Command Structure
Command Structure The command itself contains the following fields: • Command header • Command • Acknowledge • Returned code • System • Robot • Device • Volser • Status • 1st param • 2nd param • Time stamp • Orig. Host ID •...
Page 318 Table 44 Command format (Continued) Field Length Device Volser Status 1st param 2nd param Time stamp Orig. Host ID Orig. Request ID The following example represents the typical ROBAR command. <A1H5A00,0010,MO 211032,H1,0815> Most ROBAR commands return an answer string that has the same structure as the command string. The answer string is returned whether the command is executed successfully or not.
Page 319: Robar Coordinates
Additionally, for the Insert/Eject unit, Drives, Jukebox, and Problem box, the ROBAR interface uses special coordinates. Table 45 ROBAR Coordinates Area Storage area typical LSCI coordinate - device, column, row, position Insert area coordinate starts with 0001 followed by row and position...
Page 320 ROBAR Guide...
Page 321 Pool ......107 Storage Slot ..... .112...
Page 322 Robot ......132 Storage Slots ....140 SCSI Target .
Page 323 Media Types ..... . . 263 Storage Types ..... . 264 Requirements Failover Solution .
Page 324 Index...

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