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NAStape
User Guide
P.N. 90930054 Revision A

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  • Page 1 S p e c t r a L o g i c NAStape User Guide P.N. 90930054 Revision A...
  • Page 2: Notices

    In no event shall Spectra Logic be liable for any loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use of data, interruption of business, or for indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind, even if Spectra Logic has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error.
  • Page 3: License

    The Software is licensed, not sold. If you do not agree to this End User License Agreement (EULA), do not use the Spectra Logic product. Instead, promptly contact Spectra Logic for instruction on return of the product for a refund. Any use of the Software, including but not limited to use of the product, will constitute your agreement to this EULA (or ratification of any previous consent).
  • Page 4: Warnings And Cautions

    Warnings and Cautions AC Power Warning: Risk of electrical shock. To remove AC power from the NAStape unit, unplug the power cord from the power inlet. There are no user serviceable parts within the unit. High Voltage Warning: The NAStape unit contains high-voltage components that can cause injury or death.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Notices ............2 How to Contact Spectra Logic Corporation License .
  • Page 6 Contacting Spectra Logic ........
  • Page 7 Appendix A. Specifications NAStape Power Requirements ........71 NAStape Safety Specifications .
  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Neither NAStape 100 nor NAStape 200 will support high-voltage differential (HVD) tape drives. The NAStape 100 supports a single Sony AIT-2 drive or Sony AIT-3 drive, and the NAStape 200 supports a single Quantum SDLT 320, HP LTO Ultrium, or IBM LTO-2 tape drive.
  • Page 10 February 2003, provides a guideline for supporting the various capabilities of the iSCSI protocol. There are features that are specified by the governing organization to be mandatory and other features that can be optional. Spectra Logic supports all required features of the iSCSI specification for target devices.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1. Introduction application utilizing the SCSI Reserve and Release commands. When a device has been locked, no other host can gain access to the drive until it is unlocked. In any case, if multiple hosts will be accessing the NAStape, some access management scheme must be implemented to prevent stored data written by one host from being overwritten by another.
  • Page 12: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide is written for NAStape owners, and reviews NAStape installation and use. Conventions Used This guide uses special conventions to highlight notes, cautions, and warnings. Note: Notes Read for additional information or suggestions about the topic or procedure being discussed. Caution: Cautions Read...
  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Installing Nastape

    2 Installing NAStape This chapter covers the following information: • Preparing for Installation • Unpacking the NAStape • Connecting the NAStape Preparing for Installation Before you install a NAStape unit, complete these steps: • Identify the host that is to be associated with the unit, and its operating system. •...
  • Page 14: Unpacking The Nastape

    Unpacking the NAStape Before unpacking the NAStape, note that it is shipped with the following items: • Quick Setup Guide • CD-ROM, including firmware and User Guide (this guide) • One media cartridge and one cleaning cartridge (only for the NAStape 200 configured with and SDLT 320 drive) •...
  • Page 15 2. Set the protected NAStape on a clean, stable work surface (Figure 2-2). Figure 2-2 The NAStape in its foam supports. 3. Remove the foam from each end of the NAStape, one end at a time. Caution: Be sure to support the first end before removing the foam from the second end.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Nastape

    Connecting the NAStape Follow these instructions to connect the NAStape unit. 1. Plug in the power cord. 2. Turn on the NAStape unit. Note: The NAStape will make a high-pitched noise upon start up. This is normal behavior for the low-voltage sensor in the unit. There are two interfaces available to configure and set up your options: HTTP and serial port.
  • Page 17: Chapter 3. Using The Http Interface

    3 Using the HTTP Interface This chapter describes how to configure your NAStape using an HTTP interface. This includes Connecting to the HTTP Interface, as well as using the following screens within the interface: • Status • Configuration • Maintenance •...
  • Page 18 2. Once a network connection is established, open an internet browser and enter the IP address or hostname for the NAStape. 3. The following page will open: Figure 3-1 The Login screen. 4. Enter the default User of SU and select Enter. Do not enter any password. If this is the first time using your NAStape, the default super user setting is username SU with no password.
  • Page 19: Status

    Status The General Status screen will be the first screen to display after you have logged in. Figure 3-2 The General Status screen. Use the tabs on the left to navigate sections; use the large icons to navigate screens within that section. Chapter 3.
  • Page 20 General Status The General Status screen details information on the following: Controller This section of the screen details information specific to the NAStape controller. Firmware Version Identifies the current controller firmware version and the date it was built. Ethernet Port Identifies the Hostname, the IP address and the Ethernet port speed.
  • Page 21: Configuration

    Configuration Options The Options screen offers choices for enabling and configuring the NAStape’s available options. Figure 3-3 The Options screen. Options Enablement This section identifies the hardware ID that you will need to be able to receive an option key. Once you have an option key, you can enter it in this section. Enter the number and select Add Key.
  • Page 22 The option has been purchased but is currently inactive. Licensed/Enabled The option is currently licensed and active. Note: Ethernet storage devices may have only one protocol active at any given time. Enabling one Ethernet protocol will automatically disable all other Ethernet protocols that are currently licensed. Interface You can configure the Ethernet interface using this screen.
  • Page 23 The Ethernet Port Setup screen allows you to configure the Hostname, IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, and Gateway for your Ethernet interface. You can also enable DHCP and WINS in this screen. Select Change to have the configuration saved. Hostname: The name for the IP interface.
  • Page 24 Chapter 3. Using the HTTP Interface Protocols The Protocols screen will display the protocol page for whichever type of licensed protocol you have enabled (iSCSI, or NDMP). iSCSI Figure 3-5 The Protocols screen for iSCSI. The following parameters should be configured to match the capabilities of the iSCSI initiators that are connecting to the NAStape.
  • Page 25 Chapter 3. Using the HTTP Interface Note: Enabling CRC will have an impact on performance. Protocol User Name Set a User Name for iSCSI. Password Set a Password for iSCSI. iSNS iSNS Enabled Check this box to enable iSNS. When iSNS is enabled it is necessary to specify the IP address of the iSNS server.
  • Page 26 Chapter 3. Using the HTTP Interface NDMP Figure 3-6 The NDMP Access Control screen. Configure the NDMP port, and add a username and password. You can also select to allow plain text passwords. Select Change to save the information. The NDMP Device Names are also listed.
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Maintenance Drive Info Selecting either of these icons will give you detailed information about that specific device. Use these icons to assist in troubleshooting your device. To view the information, select the appropriate icon for the device type, select the specific device from the drop-down menu, and then select GO.
  • Page 28: Security

    Security Users Figure 3-8 The Security Users screen. If this is the first time using your NAStape, the default super user setting is username SU with no password. Add User Select a Name, Password, and Security level, and then select Add User. Edit User Select a current user to edit, update their information, and then select Change.
  • Page 29: Chapter 4. Using The Serial Port Interface

    4 Using the Serial Port Interface Serial Port Connection 1. Connect a serial cable to the NAStape (the diagnostic port located by the serial number tag) with a serial port terminal emulation application (like HyperTerminal) running on a host computer. 2.
  • Page 30 Chapter 4. Using the Serial Port Interface 4. Select Enter in HyperTerminal; the TAOS Configuration Menu will display (Figure 4-2): Figure 4-2 The TAOS configuration menu. [1] Management Account: Select to set or change the user name and password for the serial port configuration menu.
  • Page 31 Chapter 4. Using the Serial Port Interface How to Proceed If you need create or reset a password, go to Password Configuration on page 32. If you would like to configure your Ethernet ports, iSCSI, or NDMP, go to Ethernet Configuration on page 33.
  • Page 32: Password Configuration

    Password Configuration As shipped, the serial port configuration menu is not password protected. To prevent unauthorized changing of NAStape configuration settings, you can enable a password. 1. Select 1 from the TAOS Configuration Menu. 2. The Password Configuration Menu is displayed (Figure 4-3). Figure 4-3 The Password Configuration Menu.
  • Page 33: Ethernet Configuration

    Ethernet Configuration The NAStape is shipped with DHCP enabled and a preset hostname based on the serial number of the board. The Ethernet port is assigned a default hostname of SL-0000<serial number>-0, where <serial number> is the serial number of the NAStape, located on the rear panel of the NAStape.
  • Page 34 [2] Hostname: The name for the IP interface. This is used by DHCP, DNS and other communications for name resolution. The hostname should be less than 12 characters to support DHCP and DNS naming conventions. [3] IP address: Static IP address. This field is not available while in DHCP mode. [4] IP subnet mask: IP network mask (standard IP parameter).
  • Page 35: Iscsi

    iSCSI 1. To launch the iSCSI Configuration Menu, select 6 from the TAOS Configuration Menu (Figure 4-5). 2. Configure iSCSI using the TAOS iSCSI Configuration Menu (Figure 4-5). Figure 4-5 The TAOS iSCSI Configuration Menu. The TAOS iSCSI Configuration Menu gives you the following options: [1] Authentication: Choose an authentication method: CHAP, SRP or None.
  • Page 36 4. Select 9 to save the changes. 5. Select y when prompted to reboot. Note: You must reboot the NAStape in order for the new iSCSI parameters to take effect. Check Release Notes for availability of SRP. Chapter 4. Using the Serial Port Interface...
  • Page 37: Ndmp Setup

    (Figure 4-6). Figure 4-6 The Options Enablement Menu. •If NDMP Network Backup is not licensed, obtain and enter the activation key from Spectra Logic. •If NDMP is not enabled, select 2 to toggle enabled/disabled. Chapter 4. Using the Serial Port Interface...
  • Page 38 Configuring NDMP 1. Select 5 from the TAOS Configuration Menu to access the TAOS NDMP Configuration Menu (Figure 4-7). Figure 4-7 The TAOS NDMP Configuration Menu. The TAOS NDMP Configuration Menu gives you the following options: [1] Cleartext passwords [2] NDMP Port Select 2 to set the NDMP port.
  • Page 39: Enabling Options

    1. To launch the Options Enablement Menu, select 8 from the TAOS Configuration Menu. 2. Contact Spectra Logic with the identifier of the device, as shown in Figure 4-8, to obtain an activation code that will enable options for this device.
  • Page 40: Jumbo Frames

    MTU on the filers, Gigabit Ethernet switch, and the backup host’s Ethernet adapter. The Ethernet interface on the NAStape will automatically negotiate for the MTU size. Chapter 4. Using the Serial Port Interface Enter the activation key code from Spectra Logic to...
  • Page 41 Chapter 4. Using the Serial Port Interface Host Bus Adapters To enable Jumbo Frames, the MTU parameter should be increased on the Gigabit Ethernet host bus adapter (HBA) or on the network interface card (NIC) on the unit and on Network Appliance. You can do this through the ifconfig command on Solaris and Network Appliance systems.
  • Page 42: Ndmp Backup Application Notes

    Chapter 4. Using the Serial Port Interface NDMP Backup Application Notes Most NDMP backup applications work in a three-way configuration. A host computer runs the backup application, one or more filers contain the data to be backed up, and a tape server contains the NAStape and device resource. All three of these components must be present and must be able to communicate with each other over the network.
  • Page 43: Chapter 5. Using The Nastape

    The NAStape unit power switch is located on the NAStape’s rear panel, just to the right of the fan (Figure 5-1). Figure 5-1 The NAStape power switch (NAStape 100 shown). Checking Connection Status To review the status of NAStape unit connections, use the configuration tools described in Configuration.
  • Page 44: Upgrading Firmware

    For specific information on upgrading NAStape firmware, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support at (800) 227-4637 or (303) 449-0160. Purchasing Media and Cleaning Cartridges Certified media and cleaning cartridges can be purchased directly from Spectra Logic’s Web site or by calling your sales representative. Contacting Spectra Logic...
  • Page 45: Chapter 6. Nastape 100 Tape Drives And Media

    6 NAStape 100 Tape Drives and Media The NAStape 100 uses a Sony AIT tape drive, either AIT-2 or AIT-3. The Sony AIT tape drive is a high-performance, low-maintenance tape drive. This chapter covers the following information: • AIT Tape Drives •...
  • Page 46 Chapter 6. NAStape 100 Tape Drives and Media AIT Tape Drive LEDs The AIT tape drive has three light emitting diodes, or LEDs, on the front of the drive, as shown in Figure 6-1. LEDs Figure 6-1 The AIT drive sled, showing its faceplate and LEDs.
  • Page 47 If the drive’s Tape LED indicates possible errors with the data on that tape, the errors may be caused by old media or physical damage to the media. Resolve the problem by copying the data to another tape and discarding the old tape. Chapter 6. NAStape 100 Tape Drives and Media Tape Unloaded...
  • Page 48 Maintaining the AIT Tape Drive The AIT tape drive is an extremely reliable media storage subsystem; performing a few simple maintenance procedures will keep the drives reading and writing reliably for many years. • For best performance with AIT tape drives, perform a read/write confidence test with your backup software regularly.
  • Page 49 (up to a maximum of 24 hours). Chapter 6. NAStape 100 Tape Drives and Media cartridge storage system is recommended when using...
  • Page 50 Chapter 6. NAStape 100 Tape Drives and Media...
  • Page 51: Chapter 7. Nastape 200 Tape Drives And Media

    7 NAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media The NAStape 200 uses a half-inch tape drive that could be any of the following: • HP First Generation Linear Tape Open (LTO-1) Ultrium • IBM Second Generation Linear Tape Open (LTO-2) Ultrium •...
  • Page 52: Hp Ultrium Generation 1 Tape Drives

    HP Ultrium Generation 1 Tape Drives HP Ultrium Tape Drive LEDs The HP Ultrium tape drive has four light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the front of the drive, as shown in Figure 7-1. Figure 7-1 The HP LTO-1 drive face, showing its LEDs. Ready This green LED indicates power and activity.
  • Page 53 Drive cleaning should be performed using only approved HP Ultrium cleaning cartridges; other cleaning cartridge formats will not load or run. To order approved cleaning cartridges from Spectra Logic, see Purchasing Media and Cleaning Cartridges on page 44. Manually Cleaning the HP Ultrium Tape Drive Head...
  • Page 54 Note: If the cartridge ejects immediately, it has either expired or it is not an approved cleaning cartridge. In this case, discard the cartridge and begin the cleaning procedure with a new cartridge. During the cleaning cycle, the amber Use Cleaning Cartridge LED will remain on and the green Ready LED will flash.
  • Page 55 Storing HP Ultrium Media Only store LTO Ultrium media within its operating range requirements (see Appendix A. Specifications). Make sure that the environment is clean, and always store cartridges in their plastic cases. Maximizing HP Ultrium Media Life To maximize the life of your HP Ultrium media, follow these guidelines. •...
  • Page 56: Ibm Ultrium Generation 2 Tape Drives

    IBM Ultrium Generation 2 Tape Drives IBM Ultrium Tape Drive LEDs The IBM Ultrium tape drive has four light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the front of the drive, as shown in Figure 7-1. Figure 7-2 The IBM LTO-2 drive face, showing its LEDs. Single-character display This LED presents a single-character code for: •...
  • Page 57 The following table summarizes the information given by the blinking methods of the status light LED: LED Color Indication Green Solid The drive is powered on. If a solid C appears in the single-character dis- play, the drive needs cleaning. Flashing The drive is reading from the tape, writing to the tape, rewinding the tape, locating data on the...
  • Page 58 Code Cause and Solution Power problem. The tape drive detected that the externally supplied power is approaching the specified voltage limits (the tape drive is still operating) or is outside the specified voltage limits (the tape drive is not operating). Perform the following: - Ensure that the power connector is properly seated.
  • Page 59 Function Insert Cartridge into Tape Drive This function cannot be selected by itself; it is a part of other functions that require a tape be loaded. Test Cartridge & Media Performs tests to ensure that a suspect cartridge and its magnetic tape are acceptable. Fast Read/Write Test Performs tests to ensure that the drive can read from and write to tape.
  • Page 60 Ultrium cleaning cartridges. You may use another LTO cleaning cartridge, but it may not meet the standards of reliability established by IBM. To order approved cleaning cartridges from Spectra Logic, see Purchasing Media and Cleaning Cartridges on page 44. Cleaning the Drive Head Clean the drive head whenever C displays on the single-character display and the status light is solid green.
  • Page 61 Caring for IBM Ultrium Media Caring for IBM Ultrium Media Caution: Do not insert a damaged cartridge into the drive. A damaged cartridge can interfere with the reliability of the drive and may void the warranties of the drive and the cartridge. Before inserting a tape cartridge, inspect the cartridge case, cartridge door, and write- protect switch for breaks.
  • Page 62: Quantum Sdlt 320 Tape Drives

    Infrared Port This infrared port, also known as the Global Storage Link (GSLink), provides a wireless remote testing base for customers and integrators to access system diagnostic information.
  • Page 63 Cleaning the SDLT Tape Drive Head The SDLT cleaning tape is housed in a plastic case, and is light gray in color. Use only approved SDLT cleaning cartridges. To order these cartridges from Spectra Logic, see Purchasing Media and Cleaning Cartridges on page 44.
  • Page 64 A yellow LED located on the front bezel of the tape drive indicates when cleaning is needed (the location of this LED is shown in Figure 7-3 on page 62). Clean the NAStape as follows: 1. Power on the NAStape. 2.
  • Page 65 Caring for SDLT Media Super DLTtape I cartridges are engineered to be reliable, robust, and durable. They are manufactured to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30 years. For best results, follow these guidelines for media care: •...
  • Page 66 Chapter 7. NAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media Conditioning Cartridges Before use, the cartridge should be conditioned by exposure to the operating environment for a time at least equal to the period during which it has been out of the operating environment (up to a maximum of 24 hours).
  • Page 67: Chapter 8. Warranty And Repair

    This chapter reviews the NAStape warranty and Spectra Logic’s repair policies. Limited Warranty Spectra Logic warrants the NAStape unit to be in good working order for a period of three full years from the date of shipment from Spectra Logic or an authorized Spectra Logic dealer.
  • Page 68 In no event will Spectra Logic be liable to you for any damages, including any lost profits, lost savings, or other...
  • Page 69 Out-of-Warranty Turnaround Time The non-warranty turnaround time is two weeks from receipt of the unit. An expedited turnaround of 48 hours is available for an additional fee. Spectra Logic reserves the right to either repair or replace the unit. QuickSwap Service The QuickSwap program covers the NAStape for the original return-to-factory period (three years from the date of shipment) at no cost to the customer.
  • Page 70: Contacting Spectra Logic

    Contacting Spectra Logic Information Web Site Technical Assistance Technical Support Phone Technical Support E-Mail Knowledge Base RMA Number for Equipment Service and Returns Technical Support Phone Technical Support E-Mail Shipping Information To ship the NAStape for any reason, reverse the procedure in Unpacking the NAStape, making sure to use the original packaging materials.
  • Page 71: Appendix A. Specifications

    Appendix A. Specifications This appendix contains the following information: • NAStape Power Requirements • NAStape Safety Specifications • NAStape Environmental Specifications • Sony AIT Specifications • HP LTO Ultrium Generation 1 Specifications • IBM LTO Ultrium Generation 2 Specifications • Quantum SDLT 320 Specifications NAStape Power Requirements Power requirements for NAStape are summarized in the table below.
  • Page 72: Nastape Safety Specifications

    240 Volt-AC Power Cord for Use in North America The criteria for a U.S. and Canadian 240 volt AC power cord for the NAStape are as follows: • Power cord must have a molded NEMA 6-15P attachment plug on one end. •...
  • Page 73: Nastape Environmental Specifications

    Place the NAStape unit and media in a reasonably controlled environment that does not exceed the environment limits listed in the table below. Condition Ambient Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity (non-condensing) Max. wet bulb temperature Altitude To allow for proper cooling and to maintain the proper temperature of the NAStape, leave at least six (6) inches of open space behind the unit.
  • Page 74: Sony Ait Specifications

    Sony AIT Specifications Drive Specifications The following table summarizes the specifications for Sony AIT drives. Parameter AIT-2 Specification MTBF 300,000 hours @ 100% duty cycle Average file access time Less than 27 seconds Uncorrectable error rate Less than 1 x 10 Sustained transfer rate 6 MB/sec native (15 MB/sec compressed) Burst transfer rate...
  • Page 75: Hp Lto Ultrium Generation 1 Specifications

    HP LTO Ultrium Generation 1 Specifications Drive Specifications Parameter MTBF Average file access time Uncorrectable error rate Sustained transfer rate Burst transfer rate All specifications are subject to change without notice. Compression thoughput and capacity depends on the type of data. The actual burst data transfer rate is limited by the performance of the SCSI host bus adapter, the SCSI bus interface controller, and the buffer control hardware of the drive.
  • Page 76: Ibm Lto Ultrium Generation 2 Specifications

    1 x 10 bits 35 MB/sec native 70 MB/sec compressed 80 MB/sec Synchronous maximum Capacity 200 GB native (400 GB compressed with DLZ) Operational Storage Archival Storage +61°F to +90°F +61°F to +77°F (+16°C to +32°C) (+16°C to +25°C) 20% - 80% 20% - 50% +79°F (+26°C)
  • Page 77: Quantum Sdlt 320 Specifications

    250,000 hours @ 100% duty cycle 70 seconds 1 x 10 bits 16 MB/sec native 32 MB/sec compressed 80 MB/sec Synchronous maximum Capacity 160 GB native (320 GB compressed with DLZ) Storage Environment +61°F to +90°F (+16°C to +32°C) 20% - 80% non-condensing...
  • Page 78 Appendix A. Specifications...
  • Page 79: Appendix B. Regulatory And Safety Notices

    Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety Notices This appendix lists the following regulatory and safety notices: • Safety Agency Standards • FCC Notice • Japan VCCI-A • EU Declaration of Conformity Safety Agency Standards The NAStape unit complies with the following regulatory and safety standards, and bears the CE and VCCI marks: •...
  • Page 80: Japan Vcci-A

    Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety Notices Japan VCCI-A...
  • Page 81: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    1700 North 55th Street Boulder, Colorado 80301 USA declare under sole responsibility that Spectra Logic’s NAStape, to which this declaration relates, meets the essential health and safety requirements and is in conformity with the EU Directives listed below using the relevant section of the following EU standards...
  • Page 82 The NAStape complies with all safety-relevant provisions referring to: • Protection against electrical hazards • Protection against hazards such as: • Mechanical hazards • Fire hazards • Noise • Vibration The CE marking has been affixed on the device according to Article 10 of the EU Directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC.
  • Page 83: Index

    32 connecting to HTTP interface 17 serial port 29 Web interface 17 contact information Spectra Logic 2, 70 controller information from HTTP interface 27 conventions used in this guide 12 drive information from HTTP interface 27 drives (see drive type)
  • Page 84 LTO-2 tape drives 76 NAStape 73 SDLT tape drives 77 Ethernet configuration 22 jumbo frames 40 serial port configuration 33 fax Spectra Logic 2 filer setup Network Appliance 42 hardware environment 13 high voltage warning 4 HP LTO-1 (see LTO-1)
  • Page 85 LTO-1 media maintenance 54 purchasing 44 specifications 75 LTO-1 tape drives about 52 cleaning 53 LEDs 52 specifications 75 using 52 LTO-2 cleaning cartridges ordering 44 using 60 LTO-2 media maintenance 61 purchasing 44 specifications 76 LTO-2 tape drives about 56 cleaning 60 LEDs 56, 57 specifications 76...
  • Page 86 HTTP interface 28 serial port configuration 32 phone Spectra Logic 2 sales 44 technical support 70 policies limited warranty 67 repair 67 power cable 71 international requirements 72 NAStape requirements 71 US requirements 72 warning 4 protocols about iSCSI 10...
  • Page 87 4 NAStape 4 warranty 67 shipping 68 Web interface configuration 21 connecting 17 device information 27 logout 28 maintenance 27 restart 27 security 28 status 19 using 17 Web site Spectra Logic 2, 44, 70 Knowledge Base 70...

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