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  • Page 1 P.N. 90910851 Revision F...

  • Page 2: Notices

    In no event shall Spectra Logic be liable for any loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or 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

    • Software Transfer Allowed with Restrictions. You may permanently transfer rights under this EULA only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Spectra 64K library, and only if the recipient agrees to this EULA. If the Software is an upgrade, any transfer must also include all prior versions of the Software.
  • Page 4 Warranty The Spectra 64K library is warranted for one year from date of shipment from the factory. This warranty includes a Next Business Day (On-Site) service contract for sites located in North America and the European Union, and is explained as follows: Access to a Spectra Logic support representative any business day (not including evenings, weekends or holidays) from 8:00 a.m.

  • Page 5: Warnings And Cautions

    Warnings and Cautions Tapes Caution: Use only the data cartridges approved for use with the drives in the Spectra 64K library. Improper data cartridges can cause damage to the drives, library and cartridges. AC Power Warning: Risk of electrical shock. Do not remove the library cover. To remove AC power from the library, unplug the power cord from the power inlet.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    About the Spectra 64K Library ........
  • Page 8 Chapter 5. The Library Controller The Library Controller Stylus ......... . 68 The Library Controller Screens.
  • Page 9 Chapter 11. Maintaining the Spectra 64K Library Changing the Library Air Filters ........120 Adding Drives .

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    1 Introduction This guide is written for Spectra 64K library users and reviews the library’s installation and use. This chapter reviews: • About the Spectra 64K Library • Option Enablement • Unpacking the Library • Getting Started...

  • Page 12: About The Spectra 64K Library

    Entry/Exit Ports Figure 1-1 Front view of the library. The front of the Spectra 64K library (Figure 1-1) shows the Entry/Exit (E/E) ports, through which you can insert and remove cartridges individually or using cartridge packs. Each pack holds up to 15 cartridges at a time. The Library Controller (LC) simplifies the library’s use and maintenance, and is used to make configuration...
  • Page 13 On the back of the Spectra 64K library, you’ll find the On/Off switch, power cable socket, and the ports for either SCSI, Fibre Channel, or Ethernet Quad Interface Processors (QIPs). The Spectra 64K library holds up to two QIPs. Each QIP can support up to four drives.
  • Page 14 • Issue move commands. The LCM connects to the QIPs and robotics via the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus. About This Guide This guide describes the installation and operation of the Spectra 64K library, including troubleshooting information. Related Publications These publications are also available from Spectra Logic: •...

  • Page 15: Option Enablement

    TAOS-enabled NDMP and Serverless Backup) can be activated with the RLC. To add any of these functions to your library, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support at (800) 227-4637 or (303) 449-6444 extension 3175. You will need to know the serial number of your device (as displayed in the Serial # field after selecting the System icon) when you call.

  • Page 16: Customer Service Options

    Customer Service Options Spectra Logic offers a wide variety of service options, for the Spectra 64K library, designed to meet the availability demands of today’s data centers. These services can be purchased to supplement warranty coverage, or as continuing coverage once the initial warranty period has expired.
  • Page 17 Friday, excluding Spectra Logic holidays. Requirements: • An on-site service provider will be dispatched by Spectra Logic's technical support representative once a determination has been made that the unit requires repair. If dispatched by 4:00 p.m.(U.S.Mountain Time) on a business day, a field service representative will arrive at your site on the following business day.
  • Page 18 Requirements: • The library must be located in an approved coverage area Contact Spectra Logic's Technical Support for coverage verification.If your site is not in an approved geographical area, you may request approval – please allow up to five business days for this approval.Approval is dependent upon your site's proximity to a major...
  • Page 19 An on-site service contract can be bundled with this to provide maximum protection.All service offerings are described in more detail below. To purchase any of the above customer service options contact Spectra Logic at (800) 227-4637, or (800) 833-1132 or (303) 449-6400.

  • Page 20: Unpacking The Library

    Unpacking the Library Use the Spectra 64K Unpacking and Installation Guide (P.N. 90910881) to unpack and install the library. Caution: The library is heavy. Use extreme caution when unpacking and lifting the library. You will need at least three people to move and position the library.

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    If your Spectra 64K library is already installed and configured, review Chapter 4: Connecting the Spectra 64K Library, on page 53. To configure and install the Spectra 64K library, go to Chapter 2: Partitioning and Configuring the Library, on page 23.
  • Page 22 Introduction...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Partitioning And Configuring The Library

    2 Partitioning and Configuring the Library This chapter reviews: • Displaying the Configuration Toolbar • Partitioning the Library • Configuring S-QIPs • Configuring F-QIPs • Configuring G2 E-QIPs Partitioning and Configuring the Library...

  • Page 24: Displaying The Configuration Toolbar

    Displaying the Configuration Toolbar The Library Controller lets you configure the library through the Configuration toolbar. This toolbar provides buttons that you can use to configure all aspects of the library: • Partition • Drive Config • Controller • System The Library Controller also provides online help for each of the configuration tasks.

  • Page 25: Partitioning The Library

    Partitioning the Library The Spectra 64K library provides Shared Library Services™ (SLS). Using SLS allows the library to be partitioned so that it performs and looks like more than one library up to a total of four libraries. Each logical library can be dedicated for a specific host or application.
  • Page 26 Note: On a new library you will see a Total Library bar and a Library 1 (default) bar. The Total Library bar cannot be edited or deleted. The Total Library bar displays the total possible capacity of the library. It does not indicate the actual available capacity. 4.
  • Page 27 Only one controller in each partition can be configured to export a library. Enable Queued Unloads and Defer Queued Unloads Spectra Logic strongly recommends that you leave both of these checked. If you are going to have multiple partitions, you are required to enable queued ejects on all partitions.
  • Page 28 QIP bus does not export. Note: When configuring the Spectra 64K library as one logical library, one bus on any QIP must have the option Exports a Logical Library enabled to provide the robotics control interface to a host. The blue Exports radio button indicates that this bus is the one that will be assigned to control robotics.

  • Page 29: Configure The Qips

    Partitioning and Configuring the Library Configure the QIPs Now that the partition has been created you will need to configure the QIPs. 1. From the Configuration toolbar, select the Partitions icon. This brings up the Shared Library Services screen. Figure 2-3 The Shared Library Services screen.
  • Page 30 2. Select a partition (Library 1 for example) and then select Edit. The Partition Configuration window appears (Figure 2-4). Figure 2-4 The Partition Configuration window. In the This Partition box, select the controller you would like to configure by tapping either the controller or drive.

  • Page 31: Configuring S-Qips

    Configuring S-QIPs Once the Configure Controller button has been selected, the S-QIP Controller Configuration window appears (Figure 2-5). On S-QIPs that export a library, that S-QIP uses two SCSI busses, and each bus must have a SCSI ID unique to that SCSI bus. If you only have one partition, you only need a SCSI ID for one SCSI bus (one port on one controller).
  • Page 32 Note: You can also use the Controller Configuration screen to configure the S-QIPs. Go to Controller Configuration on page 90, for more information. Select Save to return to the Partition Configuration screen then, go to Configuring the Drives on page 47, to complete the configuration procedure. Partitioning and Configuring the Library...

  • Page 33: Configuring F-Qips

    Partitioning and Configuring the Library Configuring F-QIPs Once the Configure Controller button has been selected, the F-QIP Controller Configuration window appears (Figure 2-6). Figure 2-6 F-QIP Controller Configuration window. In the F-QIP Configure Controller window, you can implement the following options: Port A and Port B The ports refer to Fibre Channel connections on the back of the F-QIP.
  • Page 34 Note: Soft and Hard Addresses: When a Fibre Channel loop initializes, it tries to assign requested ID numbers to devices that use hard addresses. It then dynamically assigns soft addresses to other devices from remaining available numbers. Each device must have a unique address on the loop from 0 to 125.

  • Page 35: Configuring The F-Qip For Serverless Backup

    Xcopy commands as specified in the SCSI protocol. The Xcopy command set allows a device to read blocks of data from another compliant device. In a serverless backup environment the Spectra Logic library reads data from the disk device and writes it directly to tape.
  • Page 36 Figure 2-7 The System Configuration screen. 3. To enable Serverless Backup, you will need to obtain an activation key from Spectra Logic. Contact Spectra Logic with the serial number of the device, as displayed in the Serial # field, to obtain the activation key.
  • Page 37 Serverless Backup F-QIP Setup To use Serverless Backup, the F-QIP must be configured as an initiator/target. To enable this mode, you will need to uncheck the Disable Initiator box in the Edit F-QIP Configuration menu on the Library Controller. 1. From the Configuration toolbar, select Controller. The Configure Controller screen appears.

  • Page 38: Configuring G2 E-Qips

    About TAOS and G2 E-QIPs The TAOS network storage operating system is an innovative approach to sharing tape backup resources among hosts. TAOS has ethernet interfaces and the ability to enable one of two components: TAOS Internet Tape Protocol (ITP) or TAOS Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP).
  • Page 39 Access to TAOS NDMP functionality is also password protected—any host wishing to utilize the Spectra 64K library must authenticate themselves with the correct username and password. This is also generally set up in the backup software.

  • Page 40: G2 E-Qip Configuration

    Partitioning and Configuring the Library G2 E-QIP Configuration Once the Configure Controller button has been selected, the G2 E-QIP Controller Configuration window appears (Figure 2-9). Figure 2-9 The G2 E-QIP Configuration window. You can implement the following options: Port A and Port B The ports refer to the two Ethernet (LC optical) connectors on the back of the G2 E-QIP.
  • Page 41 Partitioning and Configuring the Library IP Address, Network Mask, Gateway Enter the IP address, network mask, and gateway to have the G2 E-QIP use a static IP address. This must be entered even if you are going to be using DHCP. It must be entered for both ports, regardless if both are connected. Also, each port IP address must be on a different subnet, as shown in Figure 2-9.
  • Page 42 Options Select the Options button for each port, if you want to configure the port for NDMP, ITP, or iSCSI. Select the Option, and then select Configure (Figure 2-11). Each port will be configured separately. Note: You can only run one protocol per port. Figure 2-11 Controller Options Window.
  • Page 43 Partitioning and Configuring the Library NDMP Configuration If you are using NDMP, select NDMP from the Controller Options window and then select Configure, the NDMP configuration window appears (Figure 2-12). Figure 2-12 NDMP Configuration password screen. Configure NDMP using this window: Listen Port The port number should match the backup application.
  • Page 44 Partitioning and Configuring the Library Configuring iSCSI Figure 2-13 The iSCSI Configuration Window. Use this window to configure iSCSI: Listen Port The default iSCSI port number is 3260. The listen port can be changed to match that of the HBA initiator if different. Authentication Method This is the authentication method the library will support.
  • Page 45 Partitioning and Configuring the Library ITP Configuration Select ITP from the Controller Options window and select Configure (Figure 2-14). Figure 2-14 The ITP Configuration window. From this window, you can configure one or more ranges of IP addresses that will be allowed to access the G2 E-QIP.
  • Page 46 Partitioning and Configuring the Library...

  • Page 47: Chapter 3. Configuring The Drives

    Configuring the Drives 3 Configuring the Drives This chapter reviews: • Configuring SCSI IDs and Emulation...

  • Page 48: Configuring Scsi Ids And Emulation

    Configuring SCSI IDs and Emulation Note: Setting SCSI IDs applies to S-QIPs and L-QIPs only. F-QIP and G2 E-QIP drive IDs appear as LUNs of the controller ID, and cannot be modified. 1. Select Partitions from the Configuration toolbar. This brings up the Shared Library Services screen.
  • Page 49 Configuring the Drives 3. Tap Edit. The Partition Configuration window appears (Figure 3-2). Figure 3-2 The Partition Configuration window. 4. Select the drive or drive pair you want to configure.
  • Page 50 The drive’s SCSI ID must be unique from the QIP bus, other drives on the QIP bus, and any device on the attached host bus.Spectra Logic strongly recommends the drives be on their own bus, and should never be on the same bus as the disk devices that will be backing up to those drives.
  • Page 51 Configuring the Drives 7. Tap Save here to save the emulation, and SCSI ID settings to the QIP and LCM board. The Library Controller will save this information. 8. Repeat this procedure for each drive.
  • Page 52 Configuring the Drives...

  • Page 53: Chapter 4. Connecting The Spectra 64K Library

    4 Connecting the Spectra 64K Library This chapter reviews: • Storage Management Options • Connecting the Cables and Terminators • Fibre Channel Cables • Ethernet Cables • Turning the Library On and Off...

  • Page 54: Storage Management Options

    Connecting the Spectra 64K Library Storage Management Options Following are a few examples of how the Spectra 64K library can be used in different storage management environments. Direct Attached Storage (DAS) Environment Clients Servers SCSI Library Figure 4-1 A SCSI library in a DAS environment.
  • Page 55 Network Attached Storage (NAS) Environment Server Fibre Channel Switch Figure 4-2 A Fibre Channel library in a NAS environment. Connecting the Spectra 64K Library Clients Filers Fibre Channel Library...
  • Page 56 Storage Area Network (SAN) Environment Figure 4-3 A Fibre Channel library in one type of SAN environment. Connecting the Spectra 64K Library Clients Servers Fibre Channel Switch Fibre Channel Library...
  • Page 57 Connecting the Spectra 64K Library Storage Area Network (SAN) Environment Servers Fibre Channel Switches Disk Arrays Fibre Channel Library Figure 4-4 A Fibre Channel library in another type of SAN environment.

  • Page 58: Connecting The Cables And Terminators

    Port A and Port B can be cabled together (not recommended for AIT-2 and higher). See the chart below for logical architecture information. Drives: Figure 4-5 Logical architecture for the Spectra 64K library. The logical architecture continues up to 8 QIPs and 32 drives. Connecting the Spectra 64K Library...
  • Page 59 Connect the other end to a 110–volt AC outlet. 5. Once you have connected all the QIPs, go to Turning the Library On and Off on page 65 to power up the library. Connecting the Spectra 64K Library...
  • Page 60 Connecting the Spectra 64K Library Fibre Channel Cables After you have configured the library and prepared it for operation, you are ready to connect the library to the SAN, or directly connect to a fibre HBA. Figure 4-6 The F-QIP in the library.
  • Page 61 The different GBIC and SFP types and corresponding cables and connectors are shown below. Contact your Spectra Logic representative for more information or about converting to a different connector type. The library has one of two different kinds of GBICs, either optical with an SC connector or copper wire with an HSSDC serial connector (as specified when ordered).
  • Page 62 2. Make sure the QIPs are completely seated. If the QIPs are not installed, refer to the Spectra 64K Unpacking and Installation Guide. 3. Insert the GBICs into the GBIC ports on your library (and in your host HBAs or switch ports, if necessary).
  • Page 63 The different SFP types and corresponding cables and connectors are shown below. Contact your Spectra Logic representative for more information or about converting to a different connector type. After you have configured the library and prepared it for operation, you are ready to connect the library to the SAN.
  • Page 64 To attach Ethernet connection between the library and the network: 1. Make sure the QIPs are completely seated. If the QIPs are not installed, refer to the Spectra 64K Unpacking and Installation Guide. 2. Attach the appropriate fibre optic cable to the Gigabit Ethernet port on the G2 E-QIP.

  • Page 65: Turning The Library On And Off

    Power Supply Units Power Cable Socket Figure 4-20 Spectra 64K library, rear view. 1. Turn the library on. The library will begin its initialization. 2. When the library is first initializing, the following should occur: • The library will boot.
  • Page 66 Connecting the Spectra 64K Library...

  • Page 67: Chapter 5. The Library Controller

    5 The Library Controller This Chapter reviews: • The Library Controller Stylus • The Library Controller Screens • Toolbars The Library Controller...

  • Page 68: The Library Controller Stylus

    The Library Controller Stylus Figure 5-1 The Library Controller stylus. Use the stylus to navigate the Library Controller. Touch the screen with the stylus to make a selection. The stylus is designed for safe use with the Library Controller touchscreen. Store the stylus in the slot located on the top right-hand corner of the Library Controller.

  • Page 69: The Library Controller Screens

    The Library Controller Screens Once the library is turned on and has completed the LCM initialization, the General Status screen will open (Figure 5-2) Toolbars IP Address and User Figure 5-2 The General Status screen. The General Status Screen IP Address and User The IP Address and User at the bottom of the Library Controller displays the library’s IP address and the current user of the library.
  • Page 70 The Library Controller Task Bar The Task Bar contains the Message, Home, Inventory, and Help Log icons. Inventory Help Message Home Figure 5-3 Library Controller Task Bar. Message The Message icon, an exclamation point, will appear grey when no message is present;...

  • Page 71: Toolbars

    Toolbars The Toolbars menu, located in the top left corner of the LC will be present in every screen. Use the Toolbars menu to navigate the LC. To view all the toolbars, you must be logged in as a Super User. Select the Switch User icon on the bottom left of the LC in either the General toolbar, or the Security toolbar.
  • Page 72 General Toolbar The General toolbar displays commonly used options, including: Inventory Shows transport locations: Use this to move tapes between slots and drives and the E/E port. Select the Inventory icon to access logical libraries and slot inventory information. Status Shows information about robotics, drives and media elements. This is the default screen when the library is powered up, or the LC is reset.
  • Page 73 Configuration Toolbar Use the Configuration toolbar to configure the library: Partition Shows partition status. This lets you set up and alter library partitions, assign drives to each partition, assign the number of slots, and name the partition. Drive Config Shows drive configuration information, and lets you configure drives.

  • Page 74: Maintenance Toolbar

    Maintenance Toolbar Use the Maintenance toolbar to handle various library upkeep tasks, including: Diagnostics Field service engineers use diagnostics to identify possible system problems and run tests. Update Firmware Displays the Update Firmware screen where the Library Controller firmware and component firmware can be updated. Traces The traces button is used to help diagnose library problems by tracking the library’s activities.

  • Page 75: Security Toolbar

    Security Toolbar Use the Security toolbar to configure, add, delete, and switch users: Users Use this button to access the security screen. This allows the user to set up unique users with different levels of access and delete users. Switch User This button allows a new user to log on in place of the previous user.
  • Page 76 The Library Controller...

  • Page 77: Chapter 6. The General Toolbar

    6 The General Toolbar This chapter reviews: • General Status Screen • Robotics and Hardware • Drives • Media and Inventory...

  • Page 78: General Status Screen

    The General Toolbar General Status Screen The General Status screen shows details about the library’s robotics, its drives, and its media (Figure 6-1). Figure 6-1 The General Status screen. Select the Status icon from the General toolbar to view the General Status screen, or select the house icon at the bottom right to view the General Status screen from any screen location.

  • Page 79: Robotics And Hardware

    The General Toolbar Robotics and Hardware Select the Robotics bar or Hardware, to view the Hardware Status screen. In this screen you can view the status of the library’s Entry/Exit Port, Power Supplies, Fans, Statistics, Mechanical, and System Temperature (Figure 6-2). Figure 6-2 The Hardware Status screen.

  • Page 80: Drives

    The General Toolbar Drives Select the Drives icon to view the Drive Configuration screen. For more information on the Drive configuration screen see, Drive Configuration on page 88.

  • Page 81: Media And Inventory

    Use the Inventory screen only for inserting new media or to remove ejected tapes from the E/E port. Use your backup software to move cartridges and to eject backups for offsite and offline storage. Insert New Media To insert new media: 1.
  • Page 82 Eject Media Spectra Logic recommends using the backup software to eject media. If you are using your backup software, and the partition you are ejecting media from has both Enable Queued Unloads and Defer Queued Unloads checked, you can eject media simply by tapping Eject Queued Tapes on the Inventory screen.
  • Page 83 1. From the General Status screen, select Inventory. This brings up the Library Inventory screen (Figure 6-5). Figure 6-5 The Library Inventory screen. 2. Select Total Library in the upper right corner of the screen to display the pull-down menu (Figure 6-6). 3.
  • Page 84 6. Select Move. 7. Select Open/Close. A window pops up asking Open Entry/Exit Port? Select OK. This opens the E/E port. 8. Remove the media. 9. Select Open/Close. A window pops up asking Close Entry/Exit Port? Select OK. This closes the E/E port. Note: To remove all queued tapes that have been ejected by the software, select Eject Queued Tapes.

  • Page 85: Chapter 7. The Configuration Toolbar

    7 The Configuration Toolbar This chapter reviews: • Partition Configuration • Drive Configuration • Controller Configuration • System Configuration The Configuration Toolbar...

  • Page 86: Partition Configuration

    Partition Configuration To add new, edit, or delete partitions, go to Partitioning and Configuring the Library on page 23. Resources In the Configure Partitions screen, you can view the partition resources: 1. On the Library Controller, select Toolbars, then select Configuration. The Configuration toolbar displays.
  • Page 87 This will override the information stored on the LCM. Caution: Selecting Rebuild may result in library failure. If you believe that you need to rebuild your partitions, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support at (800) 227-4637, or at (303) 449-6444, extension 3175.

  • Page 88: Drive Configuration

    Drive Configuration Tap the Drive Config button on the Configuration Toolbar to open the Drive Configuration screen (Figure 7-2). Figure 7-2 The Drive Configuration screen. 5. The Drive Configuration screen displays the following information: • Drives detected by the library (in the example above, drives 1 and 3 are detected, drive 2 is not).
  • Page 89 The Configuration Toolbar • Buttons you can use to remove, replace, add and configure the drives. (To configure a drive, select the drive and tap Configure.) • A Button to lock and unlock the door. To read more about Drive Configuration, go to Configuring the Drives on page 47.

  • Page 90: Controller Configuration

    Controller Configuration To view the Controller Configuration screen, tap the Controller icon on the Configuration Toolbar. This opens the Controller Configuration screen (Figure 7-3). Figure 7-3 The Controller Configuration screen. The Controller Configuration screen displays the following information: • Controllers detected by the library (in the example above, both QIPs are detected). •...

  • Page 91: System Configuration

    System Configuration Select System to access the System Configuration screen and access option enablement, set network settings, set mail connections, set the system time, and set the temperature range. You can also use this screen to Open/Close the door, Force the system door, and to Force the E/E port.

  • Page 92: Network Settings

    To Enable Keys You will first need to obtain an activation key from Spectra Logic. Contact Spectra Logic with the serial number of the device, as displayed in the Serial # field, to obtain the activation key. 1. Once you have the key, select the text field next to Submit Key. A virtual keyboard appears.
  • Page 93 SNIA SML MIB. Note: The SNIA SML MIB has not yet been released for general use by SNIA. Spectra Logic will activate this MIB after SNIA releases it. Note: To download the MIB files, go to: ftp://ftp.spectralogic.com/pub/gator/...
  • Page 94 This will reboot the LCM to finalize the procedure. Note: Spectra Logic recommends a Static IP. You will need a static IP address of the library to access it via RLC. If you use DHCP, the library IP address may change, and you will need to look at the front panel to determine its IP address.
  • Page 95 The Configuration Toolbar Mail Configuration SMTP Select SMTP to view the SMTP configuration screen (Figure 7-7). Figure 7-7 The SMTP Configuration screen. The library can be configured to e-mail library messages, logs, and diagnostic results to specified e-mail recipients. Note: The library must be on the same network as the SMTP server.
  • Page 96 (The To and From boxes accept e-mail addresses.) You may then select the types of messages that will automatically be mailed to the recipient (informational, warning, error, and/or fatal). Select Add Recipient to save the new mail recipient. • To delete a recipient, select the recipient to be deleted, and then select Delete Recipient.
  • Page 97 Temperature Select Set Range to set the temperature range for the library (Figure 7-9). Caution: The temperature range is set, by default, to the actual temperature tolerances for the library. Changing these values so the maximum temperature is higher, or the minimum temperature is lower, could cause error or fatal messages to be generated after one or more library components have been damaged.
  • Page 98 Open/Close Door Select this button to prepare the library to open the door. The LC will wait until any current operations are complete, then it will disengage the solenoid door latch, so you can open the door. You will need the library key to unlock and open the door. Force System Door Select this button to disengage the solenoid door latch immediately.

  • Page 99: Chapter 8. The Maintenance Toolbar

    8 The Maintenance Toolbar This chapter covers: • Diagnostics • Update Firmware • Traces The Maintenance Toolbar...

  • Page 100: Diagnostics

    Field service engineers use Advanced Diagnostics to identify the source of problems with the library. The Basic tests can be performed by the user as needed. However, if you believe that you need to run an Advanced diagnostic test, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support.
  • Page 101 The Maintenance Toolbar 3. Select Calibrate Touch Screen, and then select Prepare Test. The Calibrate Touch Screen diagnostic will run. Follow the on screen instructions. 4. Once the test is completed, the Library Controller touch screen will be calibrated.

  • Page 102: Update Firmware

    For example, when loading picker firmware, the picker must not be in use. Updates to internal library software (i.e., firmware) are available from Spectra Logic. To view the minimum recommended firmware levels, go to: http://www.spectralogic.com/support/firmware_12k_64k.cfm.
  • Page 103 4. Select Select Location. This will update the available updates list from the local firmware directory. 5. Select the component you want to update from the Components section. The Current Firmware and Available Updates for that component appear in Components detail section.
  • Page 104 4. Go back to Step 5 on page 103, to complete the update procedure. Accessing Firmware from an Alternate Location Some sites might not be able to access Spectra Logic’s Web site because of firewalls or proxy server configuration. In these instances, the updates can be placed on a local Web server.
  • Page 105 If you prefer, you can update firmware from floppy disks. Call Spectra Logic Technical Support at (800) 227-4637, or (303) 449-6444, extension 3175, to obtain a floppy disk set. You can also make your own floppy disk set from the Spectra Logic Web site: www.spectralogic.com/gator/download 1.

  • Page 106: Traces

    Spectra Logic Technical Support uses the Traces icon to help diagnose problems the library may encounter. If you need to send traces to Spectra Logic Support, they will assist you on how to do so. Call (800) 227-4637, or (303) 449-6444, extension 3175.

  • Page 107: Chapter 9. The Security Toolbar

    9 The Security Toolbar This chapter reviews: • Users • Switch User The Security Toolbar...

  • Page 108: Users

    Users The library has a security feature that allows for three types of users: • Super User (SU)—A Super User is allowed ultimate control of the library. A Super User also controls who is allowed access to the library. • Administrator—An Administrator is allowed control of the library, but cannot control who is allowed access to the library.
  • Page 109 To Add a User 1. On the Library Controller, tap Toolbars and then tap Security. The Security toolbar displays. 2. Tap Users to display the Library Users screen (Figure 9-1). Figure 9-1 The Library Users screen. 3. Select the type of user you want to create in the Group Permissions field. 4.
  • Page 110 8. Tap the Add/Edit User arrow, the confirmation window will confirm that your security settings have been saved. Tap OK. Note: If this is the first time using your library, the default super user setting is username SU with no password. You may want to edit theses default users so that they are password protected.

  • Page 111: Switch User

    The Security Toolbar Switch User Select the Switch User icon to access the User Login window (Figure 9-2). Figure 9-2 The User Login window. Select the text field next to Username, and use the virtual keyboard to enter the username. Select OK on the virtual keyboard. Select the text field next to Password, and enter the password on the virtual keyboard.
  • Page 112 The Security Toolbar...

  • Page 113: Chapter 10. Drive Use And Maintenance

    10Drive Use and Maintenance This chapter reviews: • Bar Code Labels • Using AIT Data Cartridges • Write-Protecting and Recording • Storing and Caring for Cartridges Outside the Library • Caring • Cleaning the AIT Drive Heads Drive Use and Maintenance...

  • Page 114: Bar Code Labels

    Bar code labels allow the library to track data cartridges within the library. Attach the Spectra Logic approved bar code label to the cartridge with the numbers closest to the top of the cartridge (the side with the clear plastic window); make sure that the edge of the label is parallel to the edge of the cartridge as shown below.
  • Page 115 Top of the AIT-2 cartridge indicated by the clear plastic window Bar code label Figure 10-2 Installing data cartridge into tape slot. Insert the data cartridge in a cartridge pack with the cartridge window facing the top of the magazine. Correctly installed, the data cartridge snaps into the tape slot. Remove the data cartridge by grasping the cartridge and pulling the tape straight out of the pack.
  • Page 116 • Attach the clear plastic lid to the front of the cartridge pack to shield the data cartridges from dust and other debris while in storage. • Before inserting cartridges in the library, store the cartridges for up to 24 hours in the same room as the library.
  • Page 117 However, regular cleaning with approved Sony cleaning Media is required to keep the drives in ongoing working operation. Spectra logic recommends a cleaning interval of every 100 hours to start with. If you still receive drive read/write errors mid-way through this period, shorten the cleaning interval until no drive read/write errors (that are solved by cleaning) are encountered.
  • Page 118 5. Select the partition containing the drive(s) to be cleaned. 6. Select the slot which holds the cleaning cartridge. Then select the drive you wish to clean. 7. Tap Move. The Confirm Move window appears: Figure 10-4 The Confirm Move window. 8.

  • Page 119: Chapter 11. Maintaining The Spectra 64K Library

    11Maintaining the Spectra 64K Library This chapter reviews: • Changing the Library Air Filters • Adding Drives • Adding QIPs • Troubleshooting the Library • Purchasing Additional Accessories • Purchasing Custom Bar Code Label Sequences • Enabling CoD™ Maintaining the Spectra 64K Library...

  • Page 120: Changing The Library Air Filters

    Changing the Library Air Filters Spectra 64K libraries have three replaceable filters inside the front door. Inspect library filters every three to four months. If a filter is dirty, replace it with a new filter. A clogged air filter blocks air movement within the library, resulting in higher temperatures inside the library.
  • Page 121 7. Remove the old filter by pulling it out from under the six tabs on the filter bracket. 8. Slide the new filter under the four tabs, so that the filtered side is facing the door (toward you), and the plastic side is facing the front of the filter bracket. Ensure the filter is centered in the bracket and secured under all six tabs on the bracket.

  • Page 122: Adding Drives

    Adding Drives The Spectra 64K library readily accepts additional drives up to a maximum of 32 drives. Although robotic operations are disabled when the front door is open (incoming robotic commands will be queued and executed when the door is closed), the drives continue operation while you add or remove a drive.
  • Page 123 Figure 11-3 The Edit Drive Configuration window. The Drive Configuration screen displays the drive you added, as well as any other drive on the same bus. From the Edit Drive Configuration screen, you can set emulation and SCSI IDs. Maintaining the Spectra 64K Library...
  • Page 124 Caution: Do not set the drive presets manually. If you think you need to set drive presets manually, call Spectra Logic Technical Support at (800) 227-4637, or (303) 449-6444, extension 3175 for help. 14. You can use the Emulation option to change the drive SCSI Inquiry identification from the default Sony SDX-700C.

  • Page 125: Adding Qips

    5. Configure the QIPs: • S-QIPs, go to Configuring S-QIPs on page 31. • F-QIPs, go to Configuring F-QIPs on page 33. • G2 E-QIPs, go to Configuring G2 E-QIPs on page 38. Maintaining the Spectra 64K Library QIPs On/Off switch...

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting The Library

    SCSI-II cables; SCSI-II devices may not function on SCSI-III cables. 8. Recalculate the length of the SCSI bus (including the cables inside the library and server computer). The maximum length specified in SCSI Cable Requirements on page 135 includes the cables inside the library. Maintaining the Spectra 64K Library...
  • Page 127 9. Spectra Logic recommends that you not cable the tape drives on the same bus with other devices, especially the disks that will be backed up to those drives. 10. If you are running LVD, make sure there are no single ended devices on the bus.

  • Page 128: Purchasing Additional Accessories

    Purchasing Additional Accessories Spectra Logic accessories are available directly from Spectra Logic (including bar code labels numbered sequentially from 0000000 to 0000179 and from 0000000 to 0000719). To order approved Spectra Logic accessories, call (800) 833-1132, or (303) 449-6400 and ask for a sales representative.

  • Page 129: Purchasing Custom Bar Code Label Sequences

    AIT bar code labels is: #1699-26 EDP. The companies to contact are: ISSI Data Products 22122 20th Ave. S.E. Suite 152 Bothell, WA 98021 Phone: (206) 343-7283 Maintaining the Spectra 64K Library Richard Young Corporation 14818 W. 6th Ave. Golden, CO 80401 Phone: (303) 576-5881...

  • Page 130: Enabling Cod

    CoD is a capacity-on-demand feature that allows customers to activate additional capacity in their tape library as their storage needs grow (up to a total of 640 slots). Spectra Logic’s CoD eliminates the need to estimate data growth curves and future storage needs, saving time and money.
  • Page 131 2. To enable additional slots, you will need to obtain an Activation Key from Spectra Logic. Contact Spectra Logic with the hardware ID of the device, as displayed in the Hardware ID field in the System Configuration screen, to obtain the activation key.
  • Page 132 Maintaining the Spectra 64K Library...

  • Page 133: Appendix A. Fibre Channel Cable Requirements

    Appendix A: Fibre Channel Cable Requirements To operate correctly, the library must meet certain Fibre Channel Cable Requirements: Fibre Channel Cable Requirements All Fibre Channel cabling sho Interface - 3, (Fc-Ph-3), Rev 9.3. Cable Feature Standard Construction Connector Grounding ld comply with Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Requirement Four conductor 1500hm differential, copper wire.

  • Page 135: Appendix B. Scsi Cable And Terminator Requirements

    Appendix B: SCSI Cable and Terminator Requirements To operate correctly, the Spectra 64K library must meet certain requirements which are discussed in the following sections: • SCSI Cable Requirements • SCSI Terminator Requirements SCSI Cable Requirements The following table lists the recommended specifications for a SCSI cable:...
  • Page 136 Follow these steps to determine if your SCSI configuration complies with the maximum cable length specifications: 1. Measure the length of the SCSI cables between each device on the SCSI bus. 2. Add these lengths together. 3. To that sum, add eight inches (20 centimeters) for the cabling inside the library. 4.

  • Page 137: Appendix C. Specifications

    Appendix C: Specifications This appendix contains the following information on drive and media specifications: • Power Requirements • Operating Environment Limits • Sony AIT Tape Specifications • Sony AIT-2 Tape Drive Specifications • Sony AIT-3 Tape Drive Specifications...

  • Page 138: Power Requirements

    Input Power Input Frequency Power Cable The power cable included with the Spectra 64K library is a standard, three conductor cord safe for 120 volt use in the United States and Canada. The cable has a molded NEMA 5-15P male connector to plug in the wall and a molded IEC60320 C13 female connector to plug in the library.

  • Page 139: Operating Environment Limits

    Place the library and media in a controlled environment that does not exceed the environment limits listed in the table below. Condition Operating Temperature (Ambient Outside Library) Storage Temperature Relative Humidity (non-con- densing) Max. wet bulb temperature Altitude Acoustic Noise Limits The overall A-weighted sound power level (in decibels) for the library does not exceed the limits listed below.

  • Page 140: Shock And Vibration Specifications

    Shock and Vibration Specifications Load Shock (operating, no data loss) Shock (non-operating, no device damage) Vibration (operating) Vibration (non-operating) a. Half sine, 3 axis, 3 direction, 10 second interval. b. Swept sine 5 to 500 Hz, 1 Octave per minute, 3 axis, 3 directions.
  • Page 141 Burst transfer rate a.The upper limit applies to the drives themselves. The temperature limits for the Spectra 64K library are given in Operating Environment Limits on page 139. Be sure there is adequate air flow around the library at all times.
  • Page 142 Burst transfer rate a.The upper limit applies to the drives themselves. The temperature limits for the Spectra 64K library are given in Operating Environment Limits on page 139. Be sure there is adequate air flow around the library at all times.

  • Page 143: Appendix D. Regulatory And Safety Standards

    Appendix D: Regulatory and Safety Standards The Spectra 64K library complies with the following regulatory and safety standards and is authorized to bear the mark of the corresponding agencies. Safety Standards • UL-1950 • C-UL (Tested to CSA 950 Standards)
  • Page 144 Boulder, Colorado 80301 USA declare under sole responsibility that Spectra Logic’s Spectra 64K automated tape library 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 EU standards and other normative documents.
  • Page 145 The Spectra 64K library complies with all safety relevant provisions referring to: • Protection against electrical hazards • Protection against such hazards as: • Mechanical Hazards • Fire Hazards • Noise • Vibration The safety issues of this information technology equipment type have been evaluated by an accredited third party organization.

  • Page 147: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms 10BaseT 10-Mb/sec baseband Ethernet specification using two pairs of twisted-pair cabling, one pair for transmitting data and the other for receiving data. 10BaseT has a distance limit of approximately 328 feet or 100 meters (see Ethernet). 100BaseT 100-Mb/sec baseband Fast Ethernet specification using UTP wiring.
  • Page 148 A capacity on demand feature of Spectra Logic libraries. The library ships with all 640 slots, even if a lower capacity is ordered on the original purchase. This allows the user to purchase additional storage capacity instantaneously, in 15 slot increments.
  • Page 149 Enables the transport of SCSI I/O traffic over standard IP networks, such as Gigabit Ethernet. Internet Tape Protocol. A proprietary iSCSI-like protocol, supported by Spectra Logic while iSCSI is awaiting standardization. L-QIP Low Voltage Differential Quad Interface Processor. A type of QIP used to control the library over an LVD SCSI connection.
  • Page 150 Megabytes per second, a measure of data transfer speed. Network Attached Storage. NAS is a type of network environment that uses a NAS device solely dedicated to file sharing. Storage is not an integral part of the server in a NAS environment. The server still processes the data, but the NAS device delivers the data to the user.
  • Page 151 Small Computer System Interface. SCSI is an interface connection used to connect peripheral devices to computer systems. Shared Library Services. A feature of Spectra Logic libraries that allows users to allocate the libraries resources across various platforms by creating discrete logical libraries (or partitions). See Logical Library.

  • Page 153: Index

    CoD 15 enabling 130 configuration controller 90 drives 48, 88 partitions 86 QIPs 29 system settings 91 contacting Spectra Logic main offices 2 controller configuration 90 custom bar code labels 129 customer service options 16 basic 18 four hour response 18...
  • Page 154 28 enable Keys 92 E-QIP 38 ethernet connecting cables 63 EU declaration of conformity 144 exports 28 fax Spectra Logic main offices 2 FCC statement 143 Fibre Channel cable requirements 133 connecting cables 60 troubleshooting 127 firmware support process 4...
  • Page 155 Library Controller 12, 69 license 3 listen port iSCSI 44 NDMP 43 local directory 102 mailing address Spectra Logic main offices 2 maintenance cleaning drive heads 117 MIC, memory in cassette 114 NAS environment 55 NDMP 43 about 38 on/off...
  • Page 156 SNMP 92 specifications AIT-2 141 AIT-3 142 operating environment 139 power 138 tape 140 Spectra 64K parts shipped with 20 Spectra Logic main offices 2 Web site 2 S-QIP 31 storage management options 54 storing cartridges outside the library 116...
  • Page 157 AIT-3 142 trap destination 93 troubleshooting 126 Fibre Channel 127 library initialization 126 performance problems 127 SCSI 126 Spectra 64K library 126 updating firmware 102 alternate location 104 floppy disk 105 remote server 104 users 108 add 109 administrator 108...

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