Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T200 Release Note
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- Page 1 Spectra T200, T380, & T680 Release Notes and Documentation Updates...
- Page 2 THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, BOTH OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. 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 If you do not agree to this end user license agreement (EULA), do not use the Spectra product; instead, promptly contact Spectra Logic for instructions on return of the Spectra product for a refund. Any use of the Software, including but not limited to use on the Spectra product, will constitute your agreement to this EULA (or ratification of any previous consent).
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Page 4: Contacting Spectra Logic
Contacting Spectra Logic Contacting Spectra Logic To obtain general information Spectra Logic Web Site: www.spectralogic.com United States Headquarters Spectra Logic Corporation 1700 North 55th Street Boulder, CO 80301 Phone: 1.800.833.1132 or 1.303.449.400 International: 1.303.449.6400 Fax: 1.303.939.8844 SpectraGuard Technical Support Web Site: www.spectralogic.com/support... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Operating Systems and Backup Software ......Microsoft Windows Removable Storage Manager (RSM) .. - Page 6 Contents User Guide Updates Appendix E — Regulatory & Safety Standards ....China RoHS: Measures for the Administration of the Control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products Assisted Self-Maintenance Guide Updates Chapter 8 –...
- Page 7 Known Issues ..........BlueScale10.1.2-20080214F .
- Page 8 Contents Release Notes 91010001...
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Page 9: Introduction
(800) 833-1132 or sending e-mail to feedback@spectralogic.com. EGISTER Spectra Logic has a revolutionary technical support service available to all Spectra Logic customers, free of charge. The service was developed to provide you with a form of proactive support rather than a traditional reactive type of support all of us have become accustomed to in today’s... -
Page 10: Typographical Conventions
Introduction — Typographical Conventions YPOGRAPHICAL ONVENTIONS These release notes use the following conventions to highlight important information: Note: Read text marked by the “Important” icon for information that will help you Important complete a procedure or avoid extra steps. Read text marked by the “Caution” icon for information you must know to avoid Caution damaging the library, the tape drives, or losing data. -
Page 11: Important Information
Note: To make sure that you have the latest version of these release notes, check the electronic version on the Spectra Logic Web site at www.spectralogic.com/documents. Spectra Library Metadata Backup Procedure on page 12 Saved Configuration Files on page 13... -
Page 12: Spectra Library Metadata Backup Procedure
1. When the BlueScale interface prompts you to save data, do so. 2. Once a week back up the library metadata by exporting it through both email and saving to USB keys for off-site storage. The methods of exporting the Library Metadata are listed in the table in... -
Page 13: Saved Configuration Files
Saved Configuration Files The following table shows the method for creating each type of backup and the file names and locations of the configuration data saved during the backup operation. describes the methods in more detail. Saved data Method Exported Key BlueScale interface: Security >... -
Page 14: Examples Of Saved Configuration Files
Important Information — Spectra Library Metadata Backup Procedure Examples of Saved Configuration Files The following figures show examples of the files that display when you check your USB memory device/email. Encryption key data—T380-SF2.bsk Note: Saved MLM data in the folder .zdt choose to zip the file when you created it. -
Page 15: Creating Backups Of Your Library Metadata
Saved configuration data with the CFG extension located in the \SavedConfigs\<date-time> is 2008n08-20 11_24_06. REATING ACKUPS OF Use the following methods to create backup copies of all your library’s metadata. Use the BlueScale Export Key option to export encryption keys to a USB key and also email them to a pre-configured mail recipient as soon as you create them. -
Page 16: Working With Hardware Components
8940 or later when using the new MLM features. IBM LTO-4 drives must be running firmware version 8940 or later when using Netbackup 6.5.2 or later. Check the Tape Drive Firmware and Drivers page on Spectra Logic web site at www.spectralogic.com/downloads firmware version. - Page 17 This action breaks the drive’s ability to communicate with the library, and renders the drive inoperable. You will then have to obtain a replacement drive from Spectra Logic. December 2008...
- Page 18 2. Using the BlueScale interface, select Configuration > Drives to view the Drives screen. This screen shows the current firmware version for each drive in the library. 3. Check the Tape Drive Firmware and Drivers page on Spectra Logic web site at recommended firmware version.
- Page 19 Fibre Channel network. The WWNN and the WWPN are each a sequence of eight, two-digit, hexadecimal numbers generated by the library. Changes to the way Spectra Logic libraries generate the WWNN and WWPNs for LTO-4 Fibre Channel drives affect how the drives are identified when they are on a SAN that uses zoning or when they are connected to an HBA that uses persistent binding.
- Page 20 Important Information — Working with Hardware Components Reconfiguring Your SAN or HBA WWNN or WWPN Settings Follow these steps to reconfigure your SAN zoning or HBA bindings for LTO-4 tape drives. 1. If you have not already done so, update the library firmware to BlueScale10.4.x.
- Page 21 If the SAN’s zoning or the HBA’s after persistent binding Then is based on... Channel drives... World Wide Port The WWPN generated by BlueScale 10.4 or later uses the form Name (WWPN) 2n:yw:00:90:A5:00:xx:xx, where: n = the frame number for Port A = the frame number + 1 for Port B y =the DBA number w =the drive number in the DBA (1 –...
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Page 22: Installing Additional Drives
HBAs Adaptec SCSI HBAs Despatcher Logic does not support the use of the Adaptec 29320 SCSI card with any Spectra Logic library. Note, however, that the Adaptec 29320A SCSI is supported. Qlogic 2462 Fibre Channel HBA To use this HBA with the library, the HBA must be running with a minimum driver level of 9.1.4.10 and at a... -
Page 23: Supported Sfps
Supported SFPs Optical SFPs Spectra Logic recommends using quad-rate SFPs with all E-QIPs and F- QIPs. These can be ordered directly from Spectra Logic (PN 7964). The only quad-rate SFP manufacturers certified by Spectra Logic are: PicoLight (Vendor PN PLR-XPL-VE-SG4-62-N) -
Page 24: Using Usb Keys
You can plug a USB key into the LCM for transferring information to and from the library. Do not leave a USB key into the LCM indefinitely, unless specifically directed to do so by Spectra Logic Technical Support. Note: Using a PS2 Keyboard Not all characters on a PS2 keyboard are supported in the BlueScale user interface. -
Page 25: Monitoring Performance
Any configuration settings that send messages or files to the default AutoSupport user are deleted unless they are specifically requested by SpectraGuard Support. December 2008 Configuring and Operating the Library Contacting Spectra Logic on page T200, T380, and T680 Libraries... -
Page 26: Operating Systems And Backup Software
For the most up-to-date information about compatibility, check the Spectra Logic Web site at www.spectralogic.com/compatibility. Microsoft Windows Removable Storage Manager (RSM) Microsoft Windows RSM requires a driver for the library. Spectra Logic is currently testing this driver. Contact Spectra Logic (see Logic on page... -
Page 27: Best Practices For Iscsi
Intel PRO 1000/T iSCSI HBA Both discovery sessions and login sessions fail when CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) is enabled. Spectra Logic recommends that you disable CHAP authentication on the QIP and HBA. See the “Using Partitions” chapter in the Spectra T200, T380, and T680 User Guide for information about CHAP. -
Page 28: Purchasing Additional Accessories And Media
SCSI command errors to report zeros to all applications instead of the valid sense key errors. The Default Timeout for each Spectra Logic tape drive and tape library target must be changed from 10 seconds to 600 seconds. This change must be done on a per-target basis from the Target Settings tab in the Qlogic SANBladeiX GUI. -
Page 29: Recommended Lto Tape/Media Vendors
Spectra Logic only supports media produced by IBM, HP, Fuji, Maxell, Sony, and TDK. For best results, purchase Certified Media from Spectra Logic. Do not use any type of LTO media that has not been approved by Spectra Logic for Caution use in the library. - Page 30 Important Information — Recycling Your Library Notes Release Notes 91010001...
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Page 31: User Guide Updates
IBM LTO-4 0.35% User Guide Updates To make sure that you have the latest version of these release notes and the Spectra T200, T380, and T680 User Guide, check the Spectra Logic Web site at www.spectralogic.com/documents. & S AFETY (Hg) (Cd) -
Page 32: Appendix E — Regulatory & Safety Standards
User Guide Updates — Appendix E — Regulatory & Safety Standards Notes Release Notes 91010001... -
Page 33: Assisted Self-Maintenance Guide Updates
All partition configuration settings December 2008 Assisted Self-Maintenance Guide Updates Refer to the Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library Control Module Replacement Instructions, available on the Spectra Logic web site for the most current version of these instructions. T200, T380, and T680 Libraries... -
Page 34: After You Replace The Lcm
LCM to fail. Use an auto-save configuration file you previously saved to a USB storage device to restore the library configuration and MLM database. Refer to the Spectra T200, T380, and T680 User Guide for detailed information. -
Page 35: Spectra T-Series And Spectra 50-Series Library Developer Guide
Spectra T-Series and Spectra 50-Series Library This section contains updates to the Spectra T-Series and Spectra 50-Series Library Developer Guide. Although not specifically listed as supported libraries, the SCSI commands described in the Spectra T-Series and Spectra 50-Series Library Developer Guide are also supported by the T200, T380, and T680 Libraries. -
Page 36: Spectra T200 & T380 Rack-Mount Installation Guide Updates
Spectra T200 & T380 Rack-mount Installation Guide Updates Spectra T200 & T380 Rack-mount Installation Guide Updates The library must be installed in a standard 19-inch (48 cm) rack to prevent tipping. Warning The rack must be located on a level, hard-surfaced floor such as cement or tile. German: Die Library muss installiert sein, in einem Standard-Rack 48 cm Ablagerung zu verhindern. -
Page 37: Library Firmware
IRMWARE UPPORT The support model for Spectra Logic firmware is implemented as follows: Current Shipping Release – Any issues found in the current release of firmware are resolved either with a patch or a new release, depending on the types of changes needed. The current release is completely supported. -
Page 38: Notes On Firmware Package Order And Naming
Library Firmware — BlueScale10.5.1-20081211F Notes on Firmware Package Order and Naming This document lists releases in a reverse chronological order, with the most recent release listed first. Firmware packages created in 2007 and later are called BlueScale, and are released with a package number starting at 10.0 and progressing higher from there. -
Page 39: Bluescale10.5.0-20081121F
10.5.0-20081121F CALE Starting with the BlueScale10.4.0 firmware, IBM LTO-4 tape drives must be using Caution firmware version 8940 or later. If you plan to upgrade the Fibre Channel tape drives in your library from LTO-3 to Important LTO-4, read on page 19 World Wide Node Name (WWNN) and World Wide Port Names (WWPN) for LTO-4 Fibre Channel drives will affect your SAN or HBA configurations. -
Page 40: Known Issues
Library Firmware — BlueScale10.5.0-20081121F Known Issues Problem Saving Auto Support ticket does not update progress bar in progress window. Moves that are initiated immediately after creating a partition are not updated in the QIP because the library has not completed updating QIP inventory at the time the move is initiated. -
Page 41: Bluescale10.4.0-20080903F
Problem The default partition name for a cleaning partition is not always set to Clean n, where n is a number. Advanced Import/Export screen for a cleaning partition shows TAP > EE and EE > TAP as possible destinations. Unclear system message generated when AutoSupport attempts to send a support ticket to autosupport@spectralogic.com email recipient when the SMTP IP address is set to... - Page 42 Robotic motion diagnostic tests now operate correctly. It is no longer necessary to run the Enable USB utility before flushing motion traces or copying log files to a USB storage device. Release Notes 91010001...
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Page 43: Known Issues
Sending three or more abort commands to the robot (SCSI medium changer) in a QIP-based partition no longer causes the QIP to mark the transporter as failed. When using two or more LTO-3 or LTO-4 drives in the library, selecting Metrics from the General toolbar now displays the Metrics screen when you are connected to the library using the RLC with Drive Performance Monitoring and SSL enabled. - Page 44 You should disable encryption until after you upgrade your drive firmware to version 8940. Encryption Make sure that encryption monikers are 32 or fewer characters in length. Make sure that encryption monikers are 32 or fewer characters in length. Workaround Contacting Spectra Logic on 91010001...
- Page 45 Problem Media Lifecycle Management and Hardware Health Monitoring When you select the Send AutoSupport Ticket button on the Hardware Health Monitoring screen, a Configuration Error screen stating that “You must provide a problem description for a new support ticket” occasionally displays. When you select Previous to return to the Ticket Type screen, the Create a New Hardware Health Monitor ticket option is grayed out.
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Page 46: Bluescale10.2.0-20080512F
Important of the library configuration. This problem has been resolve in BlueScale10.4.0 If you installed BlueScale10.2.0 in your library, Spectra Logic recommends immediately updating your library to BlueScale10.4.0-20080903F or later. Contact SpectraGuard Support if you have questions or need assistance. -
Page 47: Known Issues
Known Issues Problem: Using certain robotic motion diagnostic tests cause the robotics to freeze. The affected diagnostics include the following: Move TeraPack Case To Shelf Test Shelf Sensor Test Work-around: Avoid using robotic motion diagnostic tests unless specifically instructed to do so by SpectraGuard Technical Support. Problem: When configuring Rotation Manager, the option for Iron Mountain is grayed out. -
Page 48: Known Issues
Library Firmware — BlueScale10.1.1-20080125F Known Issues Problem: After entering an Observatory license key in the Option Enablement pane of the System Setup screen, the key indicates that SNMP is enabled. The Spectra T200 and T380 libraries do not currently support using SNMP. Work-around: Do not use SNMP when monitoring the library. -
Page 49: Bluescale10.1-20071220F
10.1-20071220F CALE This is the initial firmware release for the Spectra T380 library. Known Issues Problem: When you export Encryption keys, the Check Key Files option shows the date and time the key was exported, not the date and time the key was created. Work-around: None. - Page 50 Library Firmware — BlueScale10.1-20071220F Notes Release Notes 91010001...