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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Operating Systems and Backup Software ......Microsoft Windows Removable Storage Manager (RSM) ..
Page 6 Contents User Guide Updates Library Overview ..........Library Features .
Page 7 Enabling and Configuring Media Lifecycle Management ..Backing Up the Library Configuration ..... . . Enabling and Configuring Rotation Manager (Optional) .
Page 8 Contents Specifications ..........184 Physical Interface for Drive Attach .
Page 9 Spectra T950 Library Firmware Firmware Support Process ........209 Updating Library Firmware .
Page 10 Contents Notes Release Notes 90940002...
Page 11: Introduction
SCSI and Fibre Channel commands used in the library. T950 library and the BlueScale To make sure you have the release notes for the most current version of the BlueScale firmware, check the Spectra Logic Web site at www.spectralogic.com/documents. Introduction ®...
Page 12 SAIT tape drives. RXT Drives The following documents related to the RXT drives are available as PDF files on the Spectra Logic web site at www.spectralogic.com/documents. The Spectra RXT150 User Guide provides information about operating the RXT150 drive.
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Page 14 Introduction Notes Release Notes 90940002...
Page 15: 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 16 Saved Configuration Files on page 17...
Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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—T950-SF2.bsk Note: Saved MLM data in the folder has a choose to zip the file when you created it.
Page 19: Creating Backups Of Your Library Metadata
Saved configuration data with the CFG extension located in the \SavedConfigs\<date-time> example is 2008-08-20 11_24_06. Figure 3 Saved configuration data files. 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 preconfigured mail recipient as soon as you create them.
Page 20: 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 21 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 If the SAN’s zoning or the HBA’s after persistent binding is Then 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 –...
Page 26: Installing Additional Drives
To make the frame usable again, simply add one device (QIP or drive). HBAs Adaptec SCSI HBAs Spectra 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.
Page 27: 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 28: 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 plugged into the LCM indefinitely, unless specifically directed to do so by Spectra Logic Technical Support. Note:...
Page 29: Monitoring Performance
Failure to follow this procedure will cause the upgrade to fail. Contact SpectraGuard Support for detailed instructions before you attempt this upgrade (see December 2008 Contacting Spectra Logic on page Contacting Spectra Logic on page Monitoring Performance Spectra T950 Library...
Page 30: Troubleshooting
For the most up-to-date compatibility matrices, visit Spectra Logic’s Web site at: www.spectralogic.com/compatibility. Microsoft Windows Removable Storage Manager (RSM) RSM requires a driver for the Spectra T950 tape library, and Spectra Logic is currently testing this driver. Contact Spectra Logic (see Spectra Logic on page the Spectra T950 library.
Page 31: Operating In Gigabit Ethernet Environments
Best Practices for IP SANs IP SANs should be based on Gigabit Ethernet 1000BaseT network topography. Since backups and storage networks create a good deal of traffic, a dedicated subnet should be utilized. IP SANs should not be sharing bandwidth with regular user LAN traffic.
Page 32 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 33: Purchasing Additional Accessories And Media
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 34 Important Information — Recycling Your Library Notes Release Notes 90940002...
Page 35: User Guide Updates
User Guide Updates This section provides updates to the currently released version of the Spectra T950 Library User Guide. This information will be added to the guide when it is next updated. Note: To make sure that you have the latest version of the Spectra T950 Library User Guide, check the electronic version on the Spectra Logic Web site at www.spectralogic.com/documents.
Page 36 User Guide Updates — Configuring the Library on page 105 Accessing the System Setup Screen on page 105 Configuring Metrics Monitoring on page 106 Configuring SNMP on page 108 Setting the BlueScale Vision Camera IP Address on page 110 Enabling Email for Automatic Configuration Save File on page 112 Configuring Routine Maintenance on page 113 Enabling and Configuring Media Lifecycle Management on page 114...
Page 37: Library Overview
Lifecycle Management (MLM) helps you manage your tape media by giving you tools to proactively detect potential media errors well before they happen. When used in combination with Spectra Logic Certified Media, MLM lets you manage, track, and report all facets of tape usage from creation to retirement —...
Page 38 Drives are hot-swappable to provide uninterrupted operation. TeraPack Media Storage. All media is stored in TeraPack media storage chambers. The maximum media storage capacity of the library depends on the number and type of tape drives installed. TeraPack magazines, individual cartridges, and the RXT media packs can all be labeled with unique bar codes for easy identification.
Page 39 Library Features Bar Code Reader. A bar code reader mounted on the library’s transporter reads the bar code labels on TeraPack magazines, cartridges, and RXT media packs. The bar code label information is used by the library to maintain an inventory of the media currently stored inside the library.
Page 40: Library Components
User Guide Updates — Library Overview Library Components The following sections describe new or updated components in the library. Interior Components BlueScale Vision camera. The optional BlueScale Vision camera and interior LED lights let you view the interior of the library while it is operating using a web-based Network Camera viewer.
Page 41 Drives The library’s drives are installed in modular drive bay assemblies (DBAs). Each DBA has four drive bays and can accommodate up to four full-height tape drives or four RXT drives. Drives are hot-swappable to provide uninterrupted operation. Each drive is mounted in a drive sled which provides the electrical and logical connections to the library.
Page 42: Architecture Overview
The library supports two types of partitions, data partitions and cleaning partitions. Each type of partition provides enhanced functionality to the library. Figure 7 with two data partitions and a shared cleaning partition. Storage Pool chambers (each with a loaded TeraPack magazine) Entry/exit pool chambers (each with an empty...
Page 43: Data Partitions
Instead of maintaining multiple physical libraries—one per backup package—the data center can use a single Spectra Logic library with multiple partitions, in which each partition appears to the software as a dedicated library.
Page 44: Automatic Drive Cleaning
Automatic Drive Cleaning option (see Automatic Drive support by purchasing an activation key from Spectra Logic. These special-purpose partitions do not have an entry/exit pool or any drives associates with them. The library uses the cleaning cartridges stored in the cleaning partitions to automatically clean a drive whenever it is necessary.
Page 45 Automatic Drive Cleaning The Automatic Drive Cleaning feature requires one or more cleaning partitions to be defined in the library (see Configuring a Cleaning Partition on page 101). Only tape drives that are configured in a data partition that has an associated cleaning partition are cleaned automatically. In addition, you can initiate a cleaning manually using the BlueScale user interface.
Page 46: Operating The Library
User Guide Updates — Operating the Library PERATING THE IBRARY This section updates “Chapter 3 – Initial Configuration” and “Chapter 8 – Best Practices for Using the Library” in the Spectra T950 Library User Guide. Logging In Before you can manage or configure the library, you must log into the user interface.
Page 47 2. Select the Note: 3. Type your user name ( The options and controls provided through the user interface depend on to which user group you belong. Refer to the Spectra T950 User Guide for information about user groups. 4. Type your password in the superuser Note: 5.
Page 48: Understanding The User Interface
User Guide Updates — Operating the Library 6. If Encryption is enabled on your library and you need to make changes to the encryption settings, select the Security toolbar to display the Security options and select Encryption to display the Encryption login screen (see Understanding the User Interface The library’s user interface lets you set configuration options, view library...
Page 49 This option is not available when using the RLC. Metrics – Displays metrics for tape drive performance, power consumption, and storage density for the media types in the library. Media Lifecycle Management – Displays controls for generating media lifecycle reports. See about using the options available from this screen.
Page 50 User Guide Updates — Operating the Library Toolbar Available Options Configuration The Configuration toolbar accesses controls for configuring all aspects of the library’s operation: Partitions – Displays information about the currently selected partition and lets you define new partitions or modify existing partitions. See Partitions on page 91 and cleaning) in your library.
Page 51: Status Bar
Toolbar Available Options Security The Security toolbar access options for creating and managing users. If you purchased the BlueScale Encryption option for your library, the Security toolbar also provides access to the BlueScale Encryption options. Switch User – Displays the Login screen to allow a different user to log into the library.
Page 52 User Guide Updates — Operating the Library Camera icon Indicates that the IP address for the optional BlueScale Vision camera is set (see page 110). Click the icon to launch the web-based BlueScale Vision viewer and use it to observe the interior of the library over an Ethernet network or the internet (see Note: Camera icon...
Page 53: Monitoring Your Library
These metrics must be enabled before they can be used (see Drive Performance on page 54 Power Consumption on page 55 Storage Density on page 56 December 2008 52), click the icon to view the notification. See Viewing Hardware Health Monitoring (HHM) 158.
Page 54: Drive Performance
User Guide Updates — Operating the Library Drive Performance The Drive Performance Monitor allows you to monitor the performance of your drives. This innovative feature helps you optimize drive performance through load-balancing, tuning your SAN, and identifying performance bottlenecks. The Drive Performance Monitoring screen provides a graphical display of drive performance.
Page 55: Power Consumption
5. Alternatively, you can view the Drive Performance metrics by selecting Configuration > Drives the upper right of the screen. Note: Power Consumption The Power Consumption Monitor allows you to monitor the amount of power your library is using. The Power Consumption Monitor screen provides a graphical display of the library’s power consumption.
Page 56: Storage Density
User Guide Updates — Operating the Library 3. Select Storage Density The Storage Density metric allows you to monitor the amount of data your library is capable of storing in its current configuration. Use the following steps to view the power consumption data for the library.
Page 57: Using The Bluescale Vision Camera
Using the BlueScale Vision Camera The BlueScale Vision camera and web-based BlueScale Vision viewer lets you see the interior of the library to observe import / export operations, tape mounts, cartridge moves, and robotic operations in real time. Note: Use the following steps to launch BlueScale Vision viewer application. 1.
Page 58 User Guide Updates — Operating the Library 4. Select View Video to see the camera’s view of the library’s interior. Buttons on the screen let you control the motion of the camera lens. Button 5. Read the BlueScale Vision Camera User’s Guide, included on the documentation CD that came with your library, for detailed information about using the BlueScale Vision camera.
Page 59: Importing, Exporting, And Moving Media
The Inventory screen, available from the General toolbar, lets you view the library’s physical inventory information. You can determine whether a specific piece of is located in the storage pool, the entry/exit pool, a drive, or the TAP. You can also identify cleaning cartridges in any cleaning partitions and determine whether they are expended.
Page 60 User Guide Updates — Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media Cleaning Partitions If the Automatic Drive Cleaning option is enabled, you can configure one or more dedicated cleaning partitions to provide permanent storage for cleaning cartridges inside the library (see Configuring a Cleaning Partition on page 101).
Page 61: Viewing The Partition Inventory
Viewing the Partition Inventory Use the following steps to view a partition’s inventory. Note: 1. From the toolbar menu, select General > Inventory. The Inventory screen displays, showing the full inventory of the partition that was last viewed. Note: 2. If you want to view the inventory information for a partition other than the one currently displayed, select the desired partition from the Partition drop-down menu.
Page 62: Preparing Media For Use
The write-protect switch is typically set to the write-protect or locked position when the media is removed from the library for storage and during restore operations. Before loading media into the library, allow it to stabilize to the ambient Important environment for 24 hours.
Page 63: Tape Media
Tape Media Cartridges (tape media) are stored in TeraPack magazines while they are inside the library. For best performance, use Spectra Logic Certified Media, which guarantees media compatibility and the media itself over the media’s lifetime. To learn more about the tape media supported by the library, refer to the Spectra T950 Library User Guide.
Page 64 Automatic Drive Cleaning feature, store a magazine containing one or more cleaning cartridges in the partition’s storage pool. The backup software can then access the cleaning cartridges when needed. Before importing cartridges into the library, prepare and load the individual cartridges into a TeraPack magazine as follows: 1.
Page 65: Rxt Media
3. Insert the prepared cartridges into the TeraPack magazine. Make sure that the cartridges are oriented with the hub side toward the front of the TeraPack magazine, as illustrated in If you are preparing a TeraPack magazine for a cleaning partition, do not put data Important cartridges in the magazine.
Page 66: Importing Cleaning Cartridges Into A Cleaning Partition
User Guide Updates — Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media To set the switch, use a small flat-head screwdriver to move the switch to either the unlocked or locked position, as desired. Icon Meaning Unlocked Locked Importing Cleaning Cartridges into a Cleaning Partition The cleaning partition is a special-purpose partition that is only used with the Automatic Drive Cleaning option.
Page 67 Use the following steps to import cleaning magazines into the cleaning partition. 1. Before beginning, have on hand the cleaning cartridges and properly labeled magazines that you want to import into the cleaning partition. If necessary, prepare the media as described in on page 2.
Page 68: Exporting Or Exchanging Cartridges In A Cleaning Partition
User Guide Updates — Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media 6. Select Continue in the Feedback Required screen. The transporter retrieves the magazine from the TAP and moves it to the selected cleaning partition. If there are still empty chambers available, the TAP door opens again, ready for the next import.
Page 69 3. Select the Export/Exchange or Export/Exchange Expired. The transporter retrieves a magazine from the cleaning partition and places it in the TAP. The TAP door opens and a Feedback Required screen displays. If you selected Export/Exchange Expired, the feedback screen tells you which cartridge to remove from the magazine. 4.
Page 70: Moving Media Within The Library
User Guide Updates — Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media Moving Media Within the Library This section updates information in the “Using the LC to Access Individual Tapes section of Chapter 15” in the Spectra T950 Library User Guide. During normal operations, you typically use your backup software to move media (tape cartridges or RXT media packs) from one location to another within the library.
Page 71 Partition Type Available Sources Data Storage – The media currently in the selected partition’s storage pool. Entry/Exit – The media currently in the partition’s entry/exit pool. Drives – The drives assigned to the partition that currently contain media. From TAP – Moves the magazine containing the destination slot to the TAP, prompts you to place a cartridge in that slot, and returns the magazine to its original location.
Page 72: Move The Media
User Guide Updates — Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media To select media using its slot number: a. Enter the slot number for the cartridge you want to move from Step 1 on page 70 b. Select Go. The Source inventory list refreshes to show the requested slot selected at the top of the Source list.
Page 73 The available destinations depend on the type of partition selected. Partition Type Available Sources Data Storage – Move the media to the selected location in the selected partition’s storage pool. Entry/Exit – Move the media to the selected location in the selected partition’s entry/exit pool.
Page 74: Updating The Media Inventory
User Guide Updates — Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media 5. Select Add Move. An entry listing the move you just defined appears in the Move Queue. Figure 28 Add the move to the Move Queue. 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 if you want to move additional media. 7.
Page 75: Bluescale Media Lifecycle Management
MLM-capable, Certified Media (LTO-3 and LTO-4) and MLM-capable Certified LTO cleaning cartridges from Spectra Logic. Before shipment, Spectra Logic writes baseline data, including its bar code information and the date on which the media was certified, to the memory chip embedded in each cartridge.
Page 76: Configuring Media Lifecycle Management
Important of the tape drives in the library contain any media. Use your application software unload media from the drives and return it to the slots in the storage pool. Use the following steps to configure BlueScale Media Lifecycle Management.
Page 77 Note: Option Description Enable Alerts for Generates an alert message when tapes that are not Spectra Logic certified Non-Certified Media media are loaded into a tape drive. Enable Alerts for Generates an alert message when the load count for the cartridge stored in the...
Page 78: Media Lifecycle Management Best Practices
User Guide Updates — BlueScale Media Lifecycle Management Media Lifecycle Management Best Practices To effectively use BlueScale Media Lifecycle Management (MLM) and ensure data protection, plan a strategy based on your data center needs and develop policies and procedures to support that strategy. Having sound management policies and procedures, as well as having the appropriate staff, are essential for consistent, effective implementation.
Page 79 MLM database but none of the other data has changed. This type of discrepancy can indicate that the tape has been loaded into a non-Spectra Logic library. Use this alert as a security feature to let you know when a tape was removed and loaded elsewhere.
Page 80: Using Media Lifecycle Management
MLM database. Regularly back up your MLM database. Determine how frequently to export the MLM database to a USB key for storage. The database can be loaded back into the library from the USB key in the event of an error.
Page 81: Getting Started Using Mlm
Filled Capacity bar graph. Enabling and Configuring Media Lifecycle 114), you are ready to begin using the Media MLM-capable media has been available from Spectra Logic since November 2007. Using Media Lifecycle Management Filled capacity...
Page 82 MLM database after it is loaded into a tape drive or if you receive an MLM alert that non-certified media was loaded, contact SpectraGuard Support for assistance (see Spectra Logic on page Spectra Certified LTO-3 or LTO-4 Media...
Page 83: Generating Media Lifecycle Management Reports
Load Count Shows the load count for each data cartridge in the selected location and the born on date (the date on which the Spectra Logic certified the MLM cartridge). Write Errors Shows the number of soft errors and load count for each data cartridge.
Page 84 User Guide Updates — BlueScale Media Lifecycle Management 4. Select Go. The Media Lifecycle Management Report screen refreshes to display the selected report with a list of the bar code labels for all media in the selected location. A media health icon indicates the overall health of each piece of media, as of the last time it was loaded into a tape drive.
Page 85: Saving An Mlm Report
5. To view detailed information about a specific tape, enter the bar code label information for the cartridge in the Find By Barcode field (see Figure 32 on page selected tape displays. Note: Figure 33 The detailed report for the selected media. 6.
Page 86 Note: Do not use the default autosupport@spectralogic.com email recipient. Spectra Logic does not save emailed MLM report files unless they are specifically requested for troubleshooting. Save to USB Save the report to the USB key.
Page 87: Backing Up The Mlm Database
Backing Up the MLM Database After using MLM for some period of time, Spectra Logic strongly recommends backing up the MLM database to a USB key. In the event of a disaster, you can use the backup to restore the MLM database information...
Page 88 Release Notes Figure 35 The Save MLM Database utility. Do not use the default autosupport@spectralogic.com email recipient. Spectra Logic does not save emailed configuration files unless they are specifically requested for troubleshooting. Connected a USB key to the USB port on the LCM before running the utility.
Page 89: Restoring The Mlm Database
Verify the MLM Database Backup After performing the MLM database backup, confirm that the backup file was generated. Make sure the file is more than 0 bytes in size. When Saved to a USB Key 1. Plug the USB key into a PC that is not connected to the library. 2.
Page 90 User Guide Updates — BlueScale Media Lifecycle Management 2. Plug the USB key containing the MLM database backup file into the USB port on the LCM before continuing. 3. Log into the library with superuser or administrator privileges. 4. Select Maintenance > Tools > Utilities. The Utilities screen displays. 5.
Page 91: Using Partitions
Each chamber holds a single TeraPack magazine or RXT media pack. Chambers The size of the partition’s storage pool is the total number of chambers you want to assign to the partition MINUS the number of chambers you reserved for the partition’s entry/exit pool.
Page 92 User Guide Updates — Using Partitions Component Description Drives Assigned Determine which drives to assign to the partition. Only drives that are already to this Partition installed in the library and are compatible with the media type you select are available.
Page 93: Modifying An Existing Partition
Modifying an Existing Partition If you plan to reduce the number of chambers assigned to a partition, physically Caution export any media in those chambers, as described in the Guide, before you remove chambers from the partition. By default, the library deletes empty chambers from a partition first. However, if all chambers are full, the library is forced to delete populated chambers.
Page 94 User Guide Updates — Using Partitions 2. From the toolbar menu, select Configuration > Partitions. The Shared Library Services screen displays. Figure 38 The Shared Library Services screen (two data partitions). 3. Select either Summary or Edit. Either option can be used when modifying a partition.
Page 95: Creating A New Data Partition
b. Select Edit from either the Partition Settings screen or the Shared Library Services screen Media Type screen displays. This screen is the beginning of a series of configuration screens. Depending of the type of partition you are modifying, the sequence of steps and screens matches those for creating either: except that you cannot change the media (drive) type specified for the partition.
Page 96: Enter The Initial Partition Settings
User Guide Updates — Using Partitions Enter the Initial Partition Settings 1. From the Shared Library Services screen, select New. The Name and Media Type screen displays. 2. Enter a unique, descriptive name to identify the partition in the Name field.
Page 97 Figure 44 The Chambers and Drives screen (F-QIP shown). For each partition configured in the library, you must designate a minimum of one chamber for the storage pool and one chamber for the entry/exit pool. LTO Read/Write Compatibility on page Creating a New Data Partition 185).
Page 98: Confirm And Save Partition Settings
Optimize for CommVault – The transporter retrieves the desired cartridge from the TeraPack magazine, returns the magazine to its storage chamber, and then moves the cartridge to the destination location. 3. Select Next to continue to the Robotic Path Visibility screen.
Page 99 2. From the Exporting QIP configuration screen (or the Partition Users screen for direct-attach partitions), select Next. The Save Library Configuration screen displays. Don’t Save Library Configuration – A backup of the changed library configuration will not be saved. Save Library Configuration To: – Saves a backup of the changed library configuration to the selected destination.
Page 100 User Guide Updates — Using Partitions 3. Select Next. The Save Partition screen displays. Note: 4. Review the information on the screen and confirm that all settings are correct for this partition’s configuration. If the configuration information is correct, proceed to If the configuration information is not correct, either: Release Notes The Save Partition screen on your library may be different from...
Page 101: Configuring A Cleaning Partition
Configuring a Cleaning Partition Note: Note: Cleaning partitions provide permanent storage for cleaning cartridges inside the library when using the Automatic Drive Cleaning option (see Automatic Drive Cleaning on page by multiple data partitions as long as the cleaning cartridges are compatible with the tape drives in the data partitions.
Page 102: Configure The Chambers For The Partition
User Guide Updates — Using Partitions If all of the physically available chambers in your library are already licensed and assigned to existing partitions, you must modify or delete one or more partitions to provide chambers for the new cleaning partition (see Modifying an Existing Partition on page Library User Guide for information about deleting partitions.
Page 103 2. Enter the number of chambers to assign to the this cleaning partition. 3. Proceed to Confirm and Save Partition Settings After you finish configuring the partition, confirm and save the partition. 1. From the Chambers and Drives screen, select Next. The Save Library Configuration screen displays.
Page 104 User Guide Updates — Using Partitions 3. Select Next. The Save Partition screen displays. Note: 4. Review the information on the screen and confirm that all settings are correct for this partition’s configuration. If the configuration information is correct, proceed to If the configuration information is not correct, either: 5.
Page 105: Configuring The Library
ONFIGURING THE This section updates information in “Chapter 5 — Configuring the Library” and “Chapter 15 — Advanced Configuration and Use” in the Spectra T950 Library User Guide. When it was installed, your library was configured according to your initial requirements. This chapter describes the procedures for modifying the library configuration, including the following: Accessing the System Setup Screen Configuring Metrics Monitoring on page 106...
Page 106: Configuring Metrics Monitoring
User Guide Updates — Configuring the Library 2. From the toolbar menu, select Configuration > System. The System Setup screen displays. Use the scroll bar to see the entire screen. Figure 55 The System Setup screen (Enable Options pane). Configuring Metrics Monitoring To learn about using metrics, see Enabling Metrics Monitoring Before you can use the library’s metrics options for monitoring the...
Page 107 3. Scroll down to the Other Settings pane. 4. To enable a feature, select the check box next to the feature, then select Save. Drive performance – The Drive Performance Monitor allows you to monitor the performance of your drives. Note: Power consumption –...
Page 108: Configuring Snmp
Information Base (MIB) to the workstation used to manage the network. The MIB defines what information is available from the library over the network. MIB files are available for download from the Spectra Logic web site a http://spectralogic.com/python/download. Release Notes 107).
Page 109 Configuring SNMP 5. Select SNMP Settings. The SNMP Settings screen displays. Figure 58 The SNMP Settings screen. System Contact – Maps to the value for system.4 (sysContact) object in the MIB. System Location – Maps to the value for system.6 (sysLocation) object in the MIB.
Page 110: Setting The Bluescale Vision Camera Ip Address
User Guide Updates — Configuring the Library 6. If necessary, make changes to the SNMP settings. Select Edit next to the setting you need to modify. The current settings display in the corresponding Add/Update section of the screen. Select Save in the corresponding Add/Update section of the screen after you make your changes.
Page 111 c. When the wizard starts, select Setup Camera. The wizard searches the network and locates any compatible network cameras. d. Select the camera that the wizard identified. Note: e. Continue through the wizard to configure the camera to use a fixed IP address.
Page 112: Enabling Email For Automatic Configuration Save File
User Guide Updates — Configuring the Library 5. Scroll down until you see the Other Settings pane page 6. Enter the camera’s IP address from Vision IP Address field. Note: 7. Select Save. Enabling Email for Automatic Configuration Save File Having a current backup of the library ‘s metadata (the library partition configuration and MLM database) is an essential component of any disaster recovery planning.
Page 113: Configuring Routine Maintenance
Setup screen displays. Scroll down until you see the Other Settings pane December 2008 Figure 61 The Automatic Configuration Save Setup screen. Do not use the default autosupport@spectralogic.com email recipient. Spectra Logic does not save emailed configuration files. (Figure 57 on page 107). Configuring Routine Maintenance Spectra T950 Library...
Page 114: Release Notes
User Guide Updates — Configuring the Library 3. Select Edit next to Routine Maintenance. The Routine Maintenance Configuration screen displays. Select Enable if you want the LCM to automatically reboot at the selected time each week. Use the Day of Week, Hour, and Minute pull-down lists to select when the automatic reboot will occur.
Page 115 Note: Option Description Enable Alerts for Generates an alert message when tapes that are not Spectra Logic certified Non-Certified Media media are loaded into a tape drive. Enable Alerts for Generates an alert message when the load count for the cartridge stored in the...
Page 116: Backing Up The Library Configuration
User Guide Updates — Configuring the Library Backing Up the Library Configuration Keeping valid backup copies of your library’s configuration and the MLM database ensures that you can easily restore the library in the event of a disaster. Having a backup of the library’s configuration is also extremely useful if problems require you to replace the LCM or the LCM’s compact flash card.
Page 117: Manual Backup Of The Library Configuration
Backing Up the MLM Database on page Figure 64 The Save Library Configuration utility. Do not use the default autosupport@spectralogic.com email recipient. Spectra Logic does not save emailed configuration files unless they are specifically requested for troubleshooting. Backing Up the Library Configuration...
Page 118: Verify The Configuration Backup
User Guide Updates — Configuring the Library Select Save results to LCM USB to save the library configuration file to a USB key. Note: 7. Select Run Utility. After a brief delay, the Utility Results screen redisplays, showing that the configuration file was either saved or sent. 8.
Page 119: Enabling And Configuring Rotation Manager (Optional)
Enabling and Configuring Rotation Manager (Optional) If your site uses NetBackup’s Vault Manager, you can purchase the Rotation Manager option to simplify identifying tapes moved off site. With Rotation Manager installed, the library sends an email containing the bar code information for every piece of media and its off-site location to a specified address.
Page 120: Configuring And Using Observatory (Optional)
The instruction booklet included with the Observatory installation CD provides complete installation and configuration instructions. Additional information is available from the Observatory online help. After you install Observatory, configure it with the IP address for each Spectra Logic library you want to display in Observatory. Enable Observatory...
Page 121 Add Libraries to Observatory 1. Install Observatory on the Windows-based computer that is connected to the same network as the libraries you want to monitor using Observatory. 2. When the software install is complete, Observatory opens in a web browser. 3.
Page 122: Configuring And Using Encryption
User Guide Updates — Configuring and Using Encryption ONFIGURING AND This chapter describes configuring and using BlueScale Encryption Basic Edition, which is included with the Spectra T950 libraries. For information about using BlueScale Professional Edition, see the BlueScale Encryption User Guide. This guide also provides useful information about encryption best practices.
Page 123 BlueScale Encryption: Standard Edition vs. Professional Edition All data encrypted using BlueScale Encryption and Key Management— Standard and Professional Editions, and LTO-4 drive-based encryption—is secured by the strongest available encryption method, AES-256. Through BlueScale Encryption and Key Management, you have additional choices in defining the level of security you can implement in your data center.
Page 124 User Guide Updates — Configuring and Using Encryption BlueScale Professional Edition For sites that want to implement compression along with greater flexibility and security, to protect data wherever it’s stored and regardless of the retention period, BlueScale Encryption Professional Edition works well. The Professional Edition of BlueScale Encryption lets you choose whether to support one encryption password, or three encryption passwords that enforce another level of security.
Page 125 Superuser Login/Encryption Passwords Passwords are the standard method of user security that restricts access. To use Spectra Logic BlueScale Encryption, you must first log into the library with superuser privileges, then enter an encryption password. The encryption password lets you access the library’s encryption features.
Page 126 Data sets requiring None. A single partition for encrypted data is sufficient. isolation Key escrow Staff at company will escrow keys at a site remote from the data storage method location. Copies of each key Keep three copies of each key: one with the senior IT administrator, one with to store and their the company president, one in a corporate safety deposit box.
Page 127: Configuring Encryption
Security Considerations Tracking key On a non-networked computer that supports encryption, create one or more monikers and charts or lists with this data, including key moniker, dates used, encryption and passwords superuser passwords, and password used to encrypt exported key. (Because BlueScale prompts for the required encryption key moniker when restoring encrypted data, this company chose not to track monikers and their relationship to media.)
Page 128: Log Into The Encryption Application
User Guide Updates — Configuring and Using Encryption Log Into the Encryption Application 1. Log in as a superuser, then select Security > Encryption. The Encryption User Login screen displays. Note: 2. Enter the Encryption password and then select OK. The Encryption Configuration screen displays a list of the current encryption monikers.
Page 129 Configure the Encryption Initialization Mode and Password 1. From the Encryption Configuration screen, select Configure. The Encryption Settings screen displays. Note: 2. Select the initialization mode you want to use: Standard Mode – When the library is powered on during startup, data can be backed up to partitions that support encryption without entering an encryption password.
Page 130: Create An Encryption Key
BlueScale encryption key contains no more than 32 characters. If you lose an encryption key that has a moniker greater than 32 characters, data cannot be recovered using Spectra Logic’s optional Endura Decryption Utility (EDU). Make sure to use a name that has not been used for any other encryption key, and that uses any combination of the numbers 0–9,...
Page 131 3. Select OK. The Encryption Configuration screen displays with a confirmation showing the moniker for the newly created encryption key and a message reminding you to create a copy of the key for safekeeping. If the key is not yet assigned to a partition, Primary Key For column.
Page 132: Assigning The Encryption Key To A Partition
User Guide Updates — Configuring and Using Encryption Assigning the Encryption Key to a Partition After creating an encryption key, you can assign it to one or more library partitions. If a partition can support encryption, the encryption choices that display and are available depend on the hardware assigned to the partition.
Page 133 Enable Encryption Using an F-QIP 1. From the Chambers and Drives screen in the partition configuration sequence, select Next. The Encryption screen displays. Note: Note: 2. Select select QIP-based Encryption. 3. To reserve a portion of the media at the beginning tape for unencrypted data, select Enable Clear File at BOT.
Page 134 User Guide Updates — Configuring and Using Encryption Enable Encryption Using Direct-Attach Drives 1. From the Chambers and Drives screen in the partition configuration sequence, select Next. The Encryption screen displays. Note: 2. Select the encryption options you want to use: If you do not need to encrypt data written to the tapes in this partition, select No Encryption.
Page 135: Exporting And Protecting Keys
Keeping valid backup copies of your encryption keys is extremely important. To create backup copies of your encryption keys, export the encryption keys as soon as possible after you create them. Spectra Logic recommends that you export each key to at least two different USB keys.
Page 136 Have them confirm that the email attachment contains a key file as described in Release Notes Do not use the default autosupport@spectralogic.com email recipient. Spectra Logic does not save emailed configuration files unless they are specifically requested for troubleshooting. Verify Backups of Encryption Keys...
Page 137: Verify Backups Of Encryption Keys
Verify Backups of Encryption Keys After creating the backups of your encryption keys, verify that the backup was successful as soon as possible after you create it. When Saved to a USB Key 1. Plug the USB key into a PC that is not connected to the library. 2.
Page 138: Protect The Key
Store keys offsite in a location other than the site used for media storage. Confirm that the key is stored correctly on the USB key or has been received by the intended recipient before deleting the key from your system.
Page 139: Restoring Encrypted Data
Spectra Logic recommends tracking the information listed in the following table for every key that you create. For added security, encrypt the file containing the tracking information. Key Moniker: _____________________________________________ Number of key copies ______ Location of each copy: _________________________________________________________...
Page 140: The Required Key Is Stored In The Library
User Guide Updates — Configuring and Using Encryption The Required Key is Stored in the Library If the key used to encrypt the data is currently stored in the library, use the following steps to decrypt and restore the data. 1.
Page 141 6. Enter the password that was used to encrypt the key when it was exported, then select Next. The Encryption Configuration Import Password screen displays, showing the moniker of the newly imported key. 7. Assign the imported key to the partition with the encrypted media (see Assigning the Encryption Key to a Partition on page 8.
Page 142: Deleting An Encryption Key
EDU can only be used to decrypt data that was encrypted by an encryption-capable Important QIPs in Spectra Logic libraries. It cannot be used to decrypt data that was encrypted using drive-based encryption. Refer to the BlueScale Encryption User Guide for detailed information about using EDU.
Page 143: Recycling Media
3. Export at least one copy of the key and store it in a safe location (see Export the Encryption Key on page 4. Select Delete Key and respond to the confirmation screens to delete the key. 5. The Encryption Configuration screen redisplays, without the moniker for the key you deleted listed.
Page 144 User Guide Updates — Configuring and Using Encryption 2. Select the partition containing the tapes that you want to recycle from the Partition drop-down list, then select Go. 3. Select Recycle Encryption Media. The Select Media to Recycle screen displays. Note: 4.
Page 145: Autosupport
UPPORT This section updates information in “Chapter 4 — AutoSupport” in the Spectra T950 Library User Guide. This chapter describes how to configure and use AutoSupport with your library. All AutoSupport functionality included with your library purchase. AutoSupport Overview AutoSupport configures the library to automatically contact library users with messages or when specific events occur.
Page 146 User Guide Updates — AutoSupport Power Supply Failure – An AutoSupport ticket request is generated when a power supply fails. Each power supply is evaluated separately. Only one AutoSupport ticket request per power supply is generated for each 24-hour time period, even if the power supply fails and then resumes operation repeatedly.
Page 147: Configuring Autosupport
If you have any questions about configuring AutoSupport, contact SpectraGuard Technical Support (see Note: Before You Begin Before you configure AutoSupport, Spectra Logic recommends connecting the library to an email gateway. You will need the following: Connect a10BaseT/100BaseT Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector on the LCM).
Page 148: Autosupport Profiles
User Guide Updates — AutoSupport AutoSupport Profiles Use the following steps to create or modify a profile for each person assigned to work with SpectraGuard Technical Support to troubleshoot problems with the library or drives. 1. Log into the library with superuser or administrator privileges. 2.
Page 149 (6) characters. 2. Select Next. The Contact Information screen displays. Enter the information for your contact person in the fields provided. This information determines how Spectra Logic contacts this person. December 2008 Figure 82 AutoSupport Company Information screen.
Page 150 User Guide Updates — AutoSupport 3. Select Next. The System and Mail Information screen displays. Enter information about your library’s operating environment and backup software in the fields provided. Select AutoSend Profile to use the current profile as the recipient for log sets automatically sent by the library.
Page 151 4. Select Next. The Save Profile screen displays. Verify that all of the information shown is correct. If any information needs to be changed, select Previous to display the screen in which the changes need to be made. 5. When all of the information is correct, select Save. 6.
Page 152 User Guide Updates — AutoSupport Deleting AutoSupport Profiles Use the following steps to delete an existing profile. 1. Log into the library with superuser or administrator privileges. 2. From the toolbar menu, select Maintenance > AutoSupport. The AutoSupport screen displays (see 3.
Page 153: Configure Log Set Forwarding
4. Select a value for the Partition Drive Failure Threshold from the drop- down list. This is the only configurable critical event. You can specify the threshold for the number of failed drives in a partition that will cause an AutoSupport ticket request to be generated. The threshold is a percentage of drives assigned to the partition.
Page 154: Library Troubleshooting
User Guide Updates — Library Troubleshooting IBRARY ROUBLESHOOTING This section updates information in “Chapter 13 — Library Troubleshooting” in the Spectra T950 Library User Guide. Resetting Components BlueScale Hardware Health Monitoring Restoring From an Auto-Save Configuration File on page 160 Restoring the Library Configuration Using a Saved Configuration File on page 164 Restoring the MLM Database on page 165...
Page 155: Bluescale Hardware Health Monitoring
AutoSupport information. At a minimum, configure SpectraGuard Technical Support as a mail recipient if you want the library to email AutoSupport ticket requests to Spectra Logic. Refer to the Spectra T950 User Guide for instructions. 3. If necessary, configure one or more AutoSupport profiles. Refer to the Spectra T950 User Guide for instructions.
Page 156 User Guide Updates — Library Troubleshooting 5. If you want to save the AutoSupport ticket information to a USB key, insert the USB key into the LCM’s USB port. Note: 6. Select Send AutoSupport Ticket. The main AutoSupport screen displays. 7.
Page 157 9. If you do not need to make any changes to the contact person’s information for this support ticket, skip to If you need to temporarily change the contact person’s information for this ticket, select Profile Data. The Profile Summary screen displays. Make any necessary changes in the Profile Summary screen.
Page 158 User Guide Updates — Library Troubleshooting Viewing Hardware Health Monitoring (HHM) Data The advanced utility called HHM: View Data generates a report showing the current status of the HHM counters. This information includes information about the following: Library serial number and name (if configured) Information about key library components monitored by HHM, including the type of reminder generated when the component reaches its maintenance threshold...
Page 159 Note: Do not use the default autosupport@spectralogic.com email recipient. Spectra Logic does not save emailed HHM report files unless they are specifically requested for troubleshooting. Save results to Saves the report to the compact flash card in the LCM.
Page 160: Calibrating The Touch Screen
User Guide Updates — Library Troubleshooting Calibrating the Touch Screen If the touch points on the library’s touch screen do not properly align with the user interface graphics, perform the following procedure to recalibrate the position of the touch points. Note: Note: 1.
Page 161 Restore the Library Configuration and MLM Database Use the following steps to restore the library configuration and MLM database using an auto-saved configuration file. If the auto-save configuration file is not available on the LCM compact flash, use the auto- save file you saved to a USB key or sent as an email attachment.
Page 162 User Guide Updates — Library Troubleshooting 7. Use the Select a restore time stamp drop-down list to choose the auto- save file you want to use. The auto-save files are named <date-time>cfg.zip the file was created. Unless you have replaced the LCM or its compact flash, the first file listed ( on the LCM compact flash.
Page 163 4. Select Next to advance through the partition configuration screens until you reach the Chambers and Drives screen. 5. Decrease the number of storage chambers assigned to the partition by the number of missing magazines. 6. Select Next to advance through the remainder of the screens without making any additional changes until you reach the Save Library Configuration screen.
Page 164: Configuration File
User Guide Updates — Library Troubleshooting 10. Select Save. The library requires several minutes to store the configuration information, after which the Shared Library Services screen redisplays. Note: Restoring the Library Configuration Using a Saved Configuration File If you previously saved the library configuration to a USB key or uploaded the configuration to a file on a computer (see Configuration on page configuration.
Page 165 Restore Library To Backup Configuration. Use this option to restore the previous configuration after mistakenly running the Reset to Factory Defaults utility. The screen refreshes to show the details for the selected restore utility. 6. Select Run Utility. After a brief delay, the Utility Results screen appears, showing that the configuration file was uploaded and/or the configuration restored.
Page 166: Configuring Emulation
User Guide Updates — Library Troubleshooting 7. Scroll down and select Restore MLM Database from USB. The screen refreshes to show the details for the utility. 8. Use the drop-down list to select the file name of the backup you want to use for the restore.
Page 167 This is the beginning of the series of configuration screens. The sequence of steps and screens matches those described in New Data Partition on page December 2008 Figure 100 Specifying the emulation type. Spectra Logic recommends using the preset SPECTRA PYTHON. Configuring Emulation Creating a Spectra T950 Library...
Page 168: Drive Troubleshooting
User Guide Updates — Drive Troubleshooting RIVE ROUBLESHOOTING This section updates information in “Chapter 14 — Drive Troubleshooting” in the Spectra T950 Library User Guide. Viewing Drive Status Information The library’s Drive Information and Drive Details screens provide information about the current status of each drive in the library. If you think that a drive may be faulty, follow these steps: 1.
Page 169: Troubleshooting All Drive Types
Before You Begin Update the Firmware on page 170 Firmware Package Support Spectra Logic provides complete support for the most currently shipped releases of firmware packages. Customers using previously released firmware packages are asked to upgrade to the current release.
Page 170: Update The Firmware
Release Notes You can also upgrade the firmware using a direct connection to the Spectra Logic Web site if your library is on a network that has internet access. If you are accessing the library through a web browser (using RLC) to update firmware, the connection to the library is lost when the library reboots.
Page 171: Cleaning A Tape Drive
You change the air filter. How to Proceed If you do not have Automatic Drive Cleaning enabled, Spectra Logic recommends using your backup software to perform all drive cleaning operations. Refer to your backup software user manual or vendor for instructions on how to set up scheduled automatic cleanings.
Page 172: Continuing Backups
Required Tools and Materials You must have a certified cleaning cartridge for the type of drive(s) to be cleaned. Cleaning cartridges can be purchased from Spectra Logic. If the cartridge has a bar code label, be sure to note the code, including any leading zeros.
Page 173 Use the following steps to clean the tape drive. 1. If you keep a cleaning cartridge stored in the storage pool for the partition, use its bar code label information to determine its location, as described in the Spectra T950 Library User Guide.
Page 174: Tracking Cleaning Cartridge Use
Tracking Cleaning Cartridge Use Cleaning cartridges have a limited number of uses. Spectra Logic recommends marking the cleaning cartridge label after each use so that you know when it has reached the end of its life cycle.
Page 175: Updating Drive Firmware
Updating Drive Firmware Whenever you update your library firmware, confirm that your drives are using the correct firmware version. Check the Tape Drive Firmware and Drivers page on Spectra Logic web site at downloads the firmware if necessary. Before upgrading drive firmware, make sure that your library is idle and that no Important tapes are loaded in the tape drives.
Page 176 1. When the BlueScale interface prompts you to save data, do so. 2. Once a week save Library Metadata by exporting it through both email and saving to USB keys for off-site storage. Metadata is very important in the case of disaster recovery, etc. The methods of exporting the...
Page 177 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 178 User Guide Updates — Best Practices for Using the Library Saved MLM data in the folder has a choose to zip the file when you created it. Saved configuration data with the CFG extension located in the \SavedConfigs\<date-time> example is 2008-08-20 11_24_06. Creating Backups of Your Library Metadata Use the following methods to create backup copies of all your library’s metadata.
Page 179 Configure the Auto Configuration Save feature to automatically email a backup of the library configuration and the MLM database to a preconfigured mail recipient once a week and whenever you create or modify a library partition. See Configuration Save File on page 112 Note: Use the Save MLM Database advanced utility to export the MLM database to a USB key and also email the exported database to a...
Page 180: Rxt Media Best Practices
For long-term storage, make sure that the RXT media pack is properly packed in its original shipping materials before sending off site. Spectra Logic recommends storing RXT media packs in the same type of environment in which it is used (see “RXT Media Pack Environmental Specifications”...
Page 181: Service And Support
Spectra T950 Library User Guide for detailed information about using AutoSupport to open a support ticket. If you need to open a ticket using telephone, email, or the Spectra Logic web site, see the instructions below. 1. Note the problem, including what happened just before the failure occurred.
Page 182 International Return Instructions 1. Fill out your portion of the International Shipping Instructions form, available on the Spectra Logic Web site at www.spectralogic.com/returns. 2. Return the completed form to Spectra Logic using one of the following methods: Email: intlreturns@spectralogic.com 303.939.8844 Fax:...
Page 183: Warranty
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. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Page 184: Specifications
User Guide Updates — Specifications PECIFICATIONS This section updates information in “Appendix D — Specifications” in the Spectra T950 Library User Guide. Physical Interface for Drive Attach Component QIP, Fibre Channel (F-QIP) QIP, Ethernet (E-QIP) Drive, Fibre Channel, direct-attach LTO Tape Drive and Media Specifications Tape Drive Performance When connecting to a Fibre Channel network, LTO-4 Fibre Channel drives will attempt to connect at 4Gb/sec., but will auto-negotiate down to...
Page 185 LTO Read/Write Compatibility The following table shows the media read/write compatibility for each LTO drive generation supported by the library. LTO Drive Generation LTO-4 LTO-3 LTO-2 LTO WORM Media Certain records retention and data security applications require a Write Once, Read Many (WORM) method for storing data on tape. The LTO-4 and LTO-3 drives enable WORM support when a WORM tape cartridge is loaded into the drive.
Page 186: Rxt Media Capacity And Performance Specifications
User Guide Updates — Specifications RXT Media Capacity and Performance Specifications RXT Media Gold RXT Media Capacity RAID options Mounting speed Drive RPM MCBF Uncorrectable error rates Power Silver RXT Media Capacity options RAID options Mounting speed Drive RPM MCBF Uncorrectable error rates Power a.
Page 187: Regulatory & Safety Standards
China RoHS: Measures for the Administration of the Control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products & S EGULATORY AFETY China RoHS: Measures for the Administration of the Control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products T950 (Pb) IBM LTO-3 IBM LTO-4 Camera 0.35% December 2008...
Page 188 User Guide Updates — Regulatory & Safety Standards Notes Release Notes 90940002...
Page 189: Index
address, camera IP address agency declarations, China RoHS alarms, configuring architecture, partitions attention required notification media system automatic drive cleaning cleaning partition configuring a cleaning partition description manually cleaning a drive auto-save configuration file description using to restore library AutoSend profile, configuring AutoSupport configure alarms...
Page 190 Rotation Manager storage pool user group required for user group required to change MLM 76, verifying backup file configuration file, using to restore library Configuration toolbar, overview...
Page 191 User Guide Updates drives assigning to partitions installed in DBAs LTO-4 encryption compatibility serial numbers supported types using for encryption viewing performance metrics email, enabling for automatic configuration save file emulation configuring description privileges for configuring encryption BlueScale Encryption overview configuring data compression deleting key...
Page 192 Index – K importing encryption key through the RLC USB key importing media using TAP improper packaging, charges for damage initialization encryption availability secure mode, no encryption on startup standard mode, encryption enabled on startup initialization mode, encryption inventory description expired cleaning cartridges locating media...
Page 193 MLM reports updating the inventory using MLM viewing inventory Write Errors report, media handling cleaning partitions entry/exit pool storage pool media health, MLM media inventory, overview Media Lifecycle Management, See media type, cleaning partitions message icons, shown on status messages...
Page 194 SNMP, configuring software managing using partitions using emulation for compatibility specifications LTO media capacity LTO tape drives RXT drives Spectra Logic, returns shipping address standard initialization, enable encryption at library startup status attention required attention required, media attention, MLM error notification...
Page 195 User Guide Updates description inserting a TeraPack magazine tape drives cleaning cleaning using a cleaning partition configuring automatic cleaning required materials for cleaning specifications, LTO tape rotation, using Rotation Manager technical support RMA number RMA numbers TeraPack magazine capacity CL bar code prefix 63, importing a cleaning cartridge inserting cartridges...
Page 196 Index – W User Guide Updates Notes Release Notes 90940002...
Page 197: Facility Requirements
This section contains updates to the Spectra T950 Assisted Self-Maintenance Guide. ACILITY EQUIREMENTS Power Requirements The library is available a 2N power supply redundancy option, which must be purchased separately. The redundant power option uses both AC power inputs. Each AC input should be connected to a separate circuit, which allows for failover in the event of a power failure in one of the circuits.
Page 198: Service Access For Single Frame Libraries
Site Preparation Guide Updates Service Access for Single Frame Libraries Providing a minimum of 36 inches (91 cm) clearance on the LEFT side of a single- Important frame T950 library is highly recommended. Providing 36 inches (91 cm) of clearance on both sides of the library is highly recommended. Note: Figure 1 Access requirements for multi-frame T950 library.
Page 199: Service Access For Multiple Frames
Service Access for Multiple Frames The T950 library can be expanded by adding frames to form a cascade. Multiple additional frames can be added on to the right of the primary frame, totalling the equivalent of 8 frames. Service access requirements are shown below.
Page 200 Site Preparation Guide Updates A minimum of 36 inches (91 cm) clearance on the left side of the cascade is required. Leaving a minimum of 36 inches (91 cm) clearance at both the right and left sides of the cascade permits faster servicing. This space also lets you view internal library operations in progress.
Page 201: Chapter 6 - Qip Replacement
EPLACEMENT Refer to the Spectra T200, T380, T680, and T950 QIP and Bus Expansion Module Replacement Spectra Logic web site for the most current version of these instructions. Resetting a Instructions, available on the QIP. It will most often resume...
Page 202: Resetting A Qip
Assisted Self Maintenance Guide Updates Symptom Solution The QIP fails during or Check whether the QIP’s code is at the current package level (you can after a library firmware find current package level information on Spectralogic.com). If it is not, upgrade.
Page 203: Chapter 8 - Lcm Or Rcm Replacement
8 – LCM HAPTER Before You Begin Before replacing an LCM, make sure you have a current back up your library configuration, MLM database, and encryption keys. If you do not have a current auto-configuration save file stored on a USB key or elsewhere, use the instructions in the following sections to back up this information.
Page 204: After You Replace The Lcm
Assisted Self Maintenance Guide Updates After You Replace the LCM After you replace an LCM and the library restarts, restore the partition definitions and library configuration settings using one of the following methods. If SpectraGuard Support directs you to do so, remove the card from the LCM you replaced and install it in the new LCM compact flash slot (see Replacing the Compact Flash Card in the LCM on page Do not install the compact flash card from the LCM you replaced unless directed to...
Page 205 2. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the protective cover plate to the LCM. Figure 4 Remove the screws securing the protective cover to the LCM. 3. Remove the cover and set it aside. 4. Push the eject button to eject the compact flash card from the LCM. Figure 5 The compact flash eject button and slot.
Page 206: Restarting Backups
Assisted Self Maintenance Guide Updates 7. Position the protective cover against the LCM, aligning the screw holes in the cover with those on the LCM (see 8. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, install the two screws to secure the protective cover plate to the LCM. 9.
Page 207: Appendix A Extended Copy-83H- 143R1 Specifications
Spectra T-Series and Spectra 50-Series Library This section contains updates to the Spectra T-Series and Spectra 50-Series Library Developer Guide. PPENDIX XTENDED The library does not support the Extended Copy functionality described in this appendix. PPENDIX XTENDED The library does not support the Extended Copy functionality described in this appendix.
Page 208 Spectra T-Series and Spectra 50-Series Library Developer Guide Notes Release Notes 90940002...
Page 209: Spectra T950 Library Firmware
Spectra T950 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.
Page 210: Notes On Firmware Package Order And Naming
Spectra T950 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 2005 are called BlueScale, and are released with a package number starting at 9.0 and progressing higher from there.
Page 211: 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. When upgrading the library to BlueScale10.5.0 or later from BlueScale10.4.n or Important earlier, you must first upgrade the library firmware as described in Firmware on page Advanced Firmware Update on page 214 The step to update the LC Server is required to move the code supporting the...
Page 212: Resolved Issues
Spectra T950 Library Firmware — BlueScale10.5.0-20081121F Resolved Issues A Configuration Error screen stating that “You must provide a problem description for a new support ticket.” no longer displays when you select Send Log Set on the AutoSupport screen. Submitting an AutoSupport ticket in the Hardware Health Monitoring screen now correctly takes you to the default AutoSupport page.
Page 213 Problem BlueScale user interface on library front panel goes white when attempting to recycle more than 55 encrypted tapes. Media Lifecycle Management and Hardware Health Monitoring When attempting to disable MLM while a tape is loaded into a drive, the front panel error message references a drive via a string of numbers, not the drive number.
Page 214 The USB Key option is only available if you previously inserted the USB key in the USB port on the LCM. The Spectra Logic option is only available if the library has a connection to the internet. The firmware packages listed on the Select Package screen...
Page 215 8. Select the firmware package you want to use for the update. Note: 9. Select Details to display a Package Details screen similar to the one shown in 10. Select Advanced. The Advanced Package Update screen displays. 11. Select the firmware component you want to update. For example, select LC Server to update the LC Server as required to enable the CLI when upgrading to BlueScale10.5.0.
Page 216: Bluescale10.4-20080828F
Spectra T950 Library Firmware — BlueScale10.4-20080828F 13. Select Finish to complete the update process and reboot the library. The firmware updates do not take effect until the library completes the update process and automatically reboots. Always select Finish to complete the update process and reboot the library. Do not Caution manually reboot the LCM, power-cycle the library, or perform any other operations on the library when you see the Package Results screen.
Page 217: Enhancements
Enhancements BlueScale10.4 adds the following new features: Media Lifecycle Management (see Management on page Hardware Health Monitoring (see Monitoring on page Auto Configuration Save (see MLM Database on page This release provides improved library operation and improved compatibility with LTO-4 tape drives. The library now allows you to track and report the total number of moves by categories.
Page 218: Known Issues
Diagnostic Tool to locate the download and the user guide. Contact Spectra Guard Support if you need assistance (see page Note: Make sure you install ITDT on a server that can access the library’s tape drives. Contacting Spectra Logic on 90940002...
Page 219 Problem If the IBM LTO drives installed in the library are at a firmware version earlier than 8940 and your library firmware is at 10.4.0, you will receive barcode mismatch error messages every time MLM media is loaded into the drive. Media Lifecycle Management and Hardware Health Monitoring When you select the Send AutoSupport Ticket button on the Hardware Health Monitoring...
Page 220: Bluescale10.2.0-20080512F
BlueScale10.2.0 was withdrawn due to an issue that could potentially lead to a loss Important of library configuration. This problem has been resolved 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 221: Bluescale10.0.6-20071218F
10.0.6-20071218F CALE This release includes improves the operation of the T950 8-frame configuration. Resolved Issue Previously, in the T950 7- and 8-frame configurations, a component error symbol (X in red) without a corresponding error message displayed on the General Status screen for the fans even though an error condition did not exist.
Page 222: Bluescale10.0.5-20071112F
Spectra T950 Library Firmware — BlueScale10.0.5-20071112F 10.0.5-20071112F CALE This release includes improvements to the operation and performance of the 8-frame T950 configuration. It also improves the behavior and performance of the Quad Interface Processors (QIP). Note: Resolved Issues You can now reformat an RXT media pack when only one drive is installed.

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