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  • Page 1 PECTRA INITY IBRARY UIDE www.SpectraLogic.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LumOS Web Interface User Interface Features Logging in to the LumOS User Interface Dashboard Chapter 2 - Architecture Overview Media Pools Library Partitions Storage Partitions Cleaning Partitions and Auto Drive Clean Drive, Media, and Service Frames APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 3 Deleting A Partition Chapter 4 - Encryption BlueScale Encryption Key Management Overview Understanding the Components Standard Edition vs. Professional Edition Configuring Encryption Adding BlueScale Encryption Exporting BlueScale Encryption Keys Deleting BlueScale Encryption Keys Authorization Settings APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 4 Media Lifecycle Management Navigating the MLM Screen Tape Details Tape Mount History Understanding Drive Lifecycle Management Overview Drive Health Reports Drive Lifecycle Management Navigating the DLM Screen Drive Details Drive Mount History Licenses Adding a License APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 5 Log Into the Portal Opening a Support Ticket Returns Appendix A - Best Practices MLM Best Practices Implementation Guidelines Usage Policy Guidelines Using Cartridges Labeling Cartridges Handling Cartridges Storing Cartridges Using Cartridges in the Library APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 6 Emission Standards FCC Notice Korean Notice Safety Standards and Compliance Laser Warning Nemko Accreditation Environmental Regulations Waste of Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Directive Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 7 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 8: Contacting Spectra Logic

    ONTACTING PECTRA OGIC To Obtain General Information - Spectra Logic Website: www.spectralogic.com United States Headquarters European Office Spectra Logic Corporation Spectra Logic Europe Ltd. 6285 Lookout Road 329 Doncastle Road Boulder, CO 80301 Bracknell Berks, RG12 8PE United Kingdom Phone: 1.800.833.1132 or 1.303.449.6400 Phone: 44 (0) 870.112.2150...
  • Page 9 Software Product. 3. GENERAL The Software Product is licensed, not sold, to you by Spectra for use only under the terms of this EULA. The Software Product is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties.
  • Page 10 Software Product and subject to the terms and conditions of this EULA. C. Spectra retains all right, title, and interest in and to the Software Product, and any rights not granted to you herein are reserved by Spectra. You hereby expressly agree not to extract information, reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, or translate the Software Product, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the Software, except to the extent allowed under any applicable law.
  • Page 11 9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS A. Spectra shall retain all right, title, and interest in the Software Product and to any modifications or improvements made thereto, and any upgrades, updates or Documentation provided to End User. End User will not obtain any rights in the Software Product, its updates, upgrades, and Documentation, as a result of its responsibilities hereunder.
  • Page 12 13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SPECTRA, ITS AFFILIATES OR LICENSEES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER...

  • Page 13: About This Guide

    ABOUT THIS GUIDE BOUT UIDE ® This guide describes how to configure, use, maintain, and troubleshoot the Spectra TFinity Plus library. It also provides specifications for the library. NTENDED UDIENCE This guide is intended for data center administrators and operators who maintain and operate backup systems.

  • Page 14: Related Information

    Therefore, the screens on your library may differ from those shown in this document. Additional Publications For additional information about the Spectra TFinity Plus library and its drives, refer to the publications listed in this section. Spectra TFinity Plus Tape Library...
  • Page 15 Read text marked by the “Important” icon for information that helps you IMPORTANT complete a procedure or avoid extra steps. Note: Read text marked with “Note” for additional information or suggestions about the current topic. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 16: Chapter 1 - Library Overview

    HAPTER IBRARY VERVIEW The Spectra TFinity Plus library is an enterprise-class, highly scalable library. It provides fast, affordable storage that meets the stringent requirements for data integrity, data security, and high reliability in the enterprise environment. This chapter provides an overview of the TFinity Plus library features and components.

  • Page 17: Library Features

    IBRARY EATURES This section provides an overview of the features that make the TFinity Plus library a highly versatile enterprise storage solution. The library’s unique modular design lets you tailor the library to suit your current data requirements and easily expand it in the future. Keep up with data growth and technology changes by adding storage capacity and incorporating new drive technologies as they become available.
  • Page 18 LumOS Drive Lifecycle Management (DLM) helps you identify drives that are experiencing high error rates or other problems. Encryption Key Management The Spectra TFinity Plus library can encrypt data and manage encryption keys using BlueScale key management. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 19 Soft Load requires that the library have high performance transporters and that the partition use TS11xx technology or LTO-6 or later generation drives. Spectra Swarm The Spectra Swarm bridge is a high-performance storage controller that adds 40-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to SAS tape drives. See the Spectra Swarm Bridge Installation &...

  • Page 20: Front Panel Components

    The service frames at each end of the library allow a malfunctioning Service Frames TeraPorter in a two TeraPorter library to be serviced without interrupting library operations. See Service Frame Rear Panel Components on page 32 for additional information. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 21 EtherLib switch, and drives. It also provides cartridge storage. Lockable doors on the back of the main, drive expansion, and service Doors (not frames enclose the drives and cable connections to prevent unauthorized shown) access. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 22: Interior Components

    The LED panels mounted on the top of the main frame and each LED panels expansion frame illuminate the interior of the library. A standard library includes two TeraPorters. You can optionally order a TeraPorters single TeraPorter library. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 23 Drive, Media, and Service Frames on page 61). The maximum media storage capacity of the library depends on the number of drives installed and the number of drive and media expansion frames installed (see Data Storage Capacity on page 187). APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 24: Main And Drive Expansion Frame Rear Components

    Note: Any bays that do not contain components must have covers installed to maintain proper air circulation throughout the library and to protect the internal components. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 25 Doors on the back of each frame protect the cabling connections. The Doors (not doors are equipped with safety interlocks that cause the library robotics to shown) operate at a reduced speed while the doors are open. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 26 DBAs or shelves in place of the flex bays. Each TBA contains four chambers, each of which accommodates a single TeraPack Bay magazine. If the frame has only three DBAs installed, TBAs occupy the Assemblies (TBAs) flex bays. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 27 The library accommodates multiple generations of high-performance, Drives high-capacity, full-height and half-height LTO drives, TS11xx technology drives. The drives are installed in DBAs, with each DBA accommodating up to four drives. Drives are hot-swappable to provide uninterrupted operation. Notes: APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 28 24 VDC robotics power supply module shown on on the previous page. The number of supplies required by a library is calculated by Spectra Logic based on the number and type of drives in the library. Extra supplies provide redundancy and failover protection.
  • Page 29 AC power module checks the voltage on the secondary input, and if it is adequate, handles the failover to the redundant, secondary AC input until the primary input is restored. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 30 • The dual AC 2 (16A) can be distinguished from the dual AC 2 (13A) by the book and triangle with exclamation graphics below the outlet fuse on the back of the 16A dual AC APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 31: Service Frames

    CHAPTER 1 - LIBRARY OVERVIEW Service Frames The standard TFinity Plus library includes two service frames, one for each TeraPorter in a standard two TeraPorter library. The service frame is the last frame on each end of the library. Note:...
  • Page 32 A solenoid locks the safety door open or closed. The Handle LEDs on the SCM indicate whether the door is open or closed and if it is safe to perform service. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 33 A safety interlock on the door over the shown) transporter service access opening (see Figure 5 on page 32) automatically turns off all 24 VDC power to the library robotics if the door is opened without first closing the service frame safety door. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 34 14 magazines in a single operation. See TeraPack Access Ports (TAPs) on page 37 for detailed information about how the bulk TAP operates. Figure 6 The front of the bulk TAP service frame. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 35: Media Expansion Frames

    TeraPorter is in the service position. The chambers that could be blocked by the TeraPorter are called the exclusion zone. They are the last chambers filled when importing magazines. See Service Frames on page 31 for more information. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 36: Operator Panel And Touch Screen

    The LCD touch screen lets you monitor library operations and select LCD touch screen configuration options using the LumOS user interface. The power button provides front panel on/off control of the library. Power Button APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 37: Terapack Access Ports (Taps)

    • Convenience — Instead of individually importing or exporting single cartridges as you would with a traditional entry/exit port, using a TAP lets you handle multiple cartridges in a single operation, thus reducing the time spent on import and export tasks. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 38 Figure 8 The center TAP with a TeraPack magazine loaded. Importing and Exporting Cartridges for details on how the center TAP is used to import and export TeraPack magazines. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 39: Spectra Library Control Modules

    TeraPack magazines. Spectra Library Control Modules The library uses control modules called the Spectra Library Server (Spectra LS). The dedicated computer run the library’s LumOS software, which controls and manages all aspects of the library operation. It functions as both the Library Control Module (LCM) and the Robotics Control Module (RCM).
  • Page 40 CHAPTER 1 - LIBRARY OVERVIEW The Spectra LS also contains an internal hard drive that is used for storing the CAN logs used for troubleshooting the library. Figure 10 The connectors and components on a Spectra LS. The following table describes the components shown in Figure 10.
  • Page 41 CHAPTER 1 - LIBRARY OVERVIEW Spectra LS Functionality The functionality provided by a Spectra LS module is determined by where the module is installed and the information on the memory card installed in the module. The LS module must be installed in the top slot of the main frame where it functions as both the Library Control Module (LCM) and Robotics Control Module (RCM).

  • Page 42: Exporting Controllers

    16 partitions. The library supports 12 RIM2 exporters and 48 drive exporters. RIMs are mounted in the vertical controller bay located along the right side of each DBA. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 43 1 (LUN and TS 1). The motion control commands are then routed to the robotics using the Technology) exporting drive’s Automation/Drive Interface (ADI). APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 44: Tape Drives

    Fibre Channel connectors (Port A and Port B) that are used to connect the drive Connectors directly to a Fibre Channel network. The two ports let you connect two separate fiber optic cables to each drive. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 45: Bluescale Vision Camera

    Each camera can view the interior of the frame where it is mounted and a portion of one frame to either side. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 46 Notes: The LED lights mounted at the top of each frame provide illumination for the camera. The library must be powered-down to replace the BlueVision camera. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 47: Terapack Cartridge Handling

    • Grouped media The cartridges in a TeraPack magazine are treated as a single unit during import and export operations. This grouped media handling simplifies media management tasks by eliminating the need to import or export cartridges one by one. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 48: Library Expansion And Upgrades

    CHAPTER 1 - LIBRARY OVERVIEW IBRARY XPANSION AND PGRADES The TFinity Plus library is designed to transform and expand to meet a data center’s changing storage requirements, as well as to achieve storage consolidation goals. See Media & Upgrades for additional information.

  • Page 49: Overview Of The Lumos User Interface

    When using the web interface, keep the following requirements in mind: Supported Browsers Remote access to the library through the web interface is only officially supported using the ® Google Chrome™ browser. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 50: User Interface Features

    • Partitions - Displays all Cleaning and Storage partitions. Users can use the Partitions screen to create, edit, and delete partitions. • Package Update - Displays the active package and allows users to upload, change, and delete packages. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 51 • Diagnostics - Displays the Diagnostics screen, which allows the user to run diagnostics to troubleshoot the library. These tests should only be performed under guidance from Spectra Logic Technical Support. • Alerts - Displays the Alerts screen, which allows the user to configure automatic alerts and add subscribers to the alert mail list.

  • Page 52: Logging In To The Lumos User Interface

    OGGING IN TO THE NTERFACE To log in to the LumOS user interface, open a web browser on a computer on the same network and enter the internal IP address of the TFinity Plus library. The login screen displays. Figure 18 The LumOS Login screen.

  • Page 53: Dashboard

    Dashboard below for more detail. Dashboard The LumOS user interface dashboard provides an overview of the TFinity Plus library status. Expand the title bar and then select Open Dashboard. Use the figure below to help you navigate the dashboard. APRIL 2024...
  • Page 54 5. Media information lists the number of tapes and their health status. Click Go To MLM to view the Media Lifetime Management page. 6. Library Hardware information lists all FRUs in the TFinity Plus library and their health status. Click Go To Library Hardware to view the Library Hardware page.

  • Page 55: Chapter 2 - Architecture Overview

    CHAPTER 2 - ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEW 2 - A HAPTER RCHITECTURE VERVIEW The TFinity Plus library is designed to provide maximum flexibility and ease of use in an enterprise-class system. Media Pools Library Partitions Storage Partitions Cleaning Partitions and Auto Drive Clean...

  • Page 56: Media Pools

    • A magazine containing one or more special-purpose cartridges was imported into the library using the TAP. These cartridges may be used for cleaning a drive. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 57 The chambers in the free pool cannot be accessed through the user interface or the storage management software until they are added to a partition. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 58: Library 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 59: Cleaning Partitions And Auto Drive Clean

    CHAPTER 2 - ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEW Multiple Drive Generations If your data center uses multiple generations of LTO or TS11xx technology drives, Spectra Logic strongly recommends configuring separate partitions for each generation to ensure read/write compatibility between the drives and cartridges.
  • Page 60 If an expired non-MLM cartridge is exported and then re-imported into the library, it is identified as expired the next time it is loaded into a drive. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 61: Drive, Media, And Service Frames

    ERVICE RAMES The TFinity Plus library’s modular design makes it possible to increase media capacity or the number of drives in the library to meet storage and performance needs as they evolve. The minimum configuration of the TFinity Plus library consists of three frames: the main frame...
  • Page 62 For a non-isolating service frame, 44 chambers are in the exclusion zone. See Service Frames on page 31. The bulk TAP service frame also includes a bulk TAP carousel with 14 chambers. The TAP carousel cannot be used for magazine storage. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 63: Component Identifiers

    Each DBA can hold up to four drives. If the frame contains 3 DBAs, DBAs 3, 4, and 5 become TBAs or shelves. Figure 21 The relationship between the DBA, drive locations and their identifiers in the user interface and API interface. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 64: Drive Identifiers

    World Wide Names for Fibre Channel Drives page 68). Because the identifier is location-based, it remains constant even if the physical drive is replaced by a new drive. The new drive assumes the location-based identifier. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 65: Connectivity

    These multiple paths cannot be used at the same time. Assigning multiple drive exporters to one partition reduces the total number of partitions that can be configured in the library. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 66 Fibre Channel drives and a RIM2. Port A on the RIM2 provides the robotic control path over which the commands to the TeraPorter(s) are received from the host. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 67 (LUN 1). Commands to control the operation of the exporting drive are sent from the host to LUN 0 of the drive. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 68: Drive Connectivity

    The WWN displayed on the Drive Details screen is actually the WWPN for port A on the drive sled. The WWPN for port B is the same as the one for port A except that the second digit from the left is 2 instead of 1. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 69: High-Availability Configurations

    You may also need to configure your storage management software to correctly recognize both ports. Refer to your failover software, HBA, and storage management software documentation for instructions. Note: Tape drives sold by Spectra Logic do not support MPIO. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 70: Robotics Failover

    If the power sources for the AC inputs for a frame using the dual AC or dual AC CAUTION with convenience outlets are not on the same phase, damage to the library could result. This does not apply to a frame using the dual AC 2. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 71: Chapter 3 - Configuring The Library

    CHAPTER 3 - CONFIGURING THE LIBRARY 3 - C HAPTER ONFIGURING IBRARY This chapter describes configuring the TFinity Plus library, including creating partitions. Configuring Users Configuring Settings Basic Settings Auto-Logout Settings Authentication Settings Network and Metric Settings Partition Overview Configuring and Using Cleaning Partitions and Auto Drive Clean...
  • Page 72 Performs day-to-day operations. Users assigned to the Operator Operator group can move media, and import and export media using the Entry/Exit pool, but cannot access the more sensitive library operations such as configuration, diagnostics, and security. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 73 Users can only access the partition(s) assigned to them. 3. Click Create User. The new user displays below in the All Users section. 4. Click Change Password and enter and confirm a new password if desired. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 74 Update Action drop-down menu and the Please Choose an Update Action First drop down Note: Valid update actions include under Please Choose an Update Action First are: Add Partition Remove Partition Change User Group 6. Click Update Selected User. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 75: Configuring Settings

    CHAPTER 3 - CONFIGURING THE LIBRARY ONFIGURING ETTINGS You can use the LumOS user interface to configure settings for the TFinity Plus library. This chapter describes configuring all settings in the Settings screen in these sections: Basic Settings on the next page •...

  • Page 76: Basic Settings

    CHAPTER 3 - CONFIGURING THE LIBRARY Basic Settings Figure 25 The Basic Settings section. 1. Enter a Name for the TFinity Plus library. 2. Enter Contact information for the library. 3. Enter Location information for the library. 4. Select between Manual or NTP for the time format on the library.

  • Page 77: Auto-Logout Settings

    LDAP authenticator. 3. Click New NATIVE Authenticator to create a new NATIVE Authenticator. See the NATIVE Authenticator subsection on page 79 to learn how to configure a native authenticator. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 78 Base DN (domain name) information, Username Key, and Groups Key. 3. Toggle the selector to enable Trusted Certificate if desired. 4. Enter information for the Port, Superuser Group, and Admin Group. 5. Enter information for the Operator Group. 6. Click Submit Changes. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 79 1. Toggle the selector to enable the NATIVE authenticator. 2. Enter the desired password requirements in the entry fields. 3. Check Enable Password Expiration if desired. 4. Enter the desired password expiration settings in the entry fields. 5. Click Submit Changes. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 80: Network And Metric Settings

    5. Enter information for DNS Servers if desired. You may enter up to three DNS servers. 6. Toggle the selectors Enable Average Library Power Metric and Enable CPU Temperature Metric to enable gathering the metrics through the API. 7. Click Submit Changes. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 81: Partition Overview

    • If you do not configure a cleaning partition and associate it with the storage partitions, you must use your storage management software to perform the cleaning or use the LumOS user interface to manually move a cleaning cartridge to the drive that needs cleaning. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 82: Configuring And Using Storage Partitions

    Each storage partition must also have at least one drive assigned to it. • When using multiple tape technologies, Spectra Logic strongly recommends configuring separate partitions for each technology. When using both Fibre Channel and SAS drives in the library, the different drive interface types must be in separate partitions.

  • Page 83: Creatinga Partition

    CHAPTER 3 - CONFIGURING THE LIBRARY REATING ARTITION Overview The LumOS user interface allows the user to create a new partition on the TFinity Plus library. This section covers "Creating A New Storage Partition" on page 85 and"Creating A New Cleaning Partition" on the next page.

  • Page 84: Creating A New Cleaning Partition

    3. Use the Storage entry field or slider to select the number of chambers for the partition. 4. Select the desired Checksum Behavior using the drop-down menu. You may specify the Truncation Side using the drop-down menu, and the number of characters using the slider. 5. Click Create Cleaning Partition. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 85: Creating A New Storage Partition

    1. Use the Media Type drop-down menu to select between LTO and TS drives. Note: Media type cannot be changed after creation. 2. Use the entry fields or sliders to select the number of Storage chambers and Entry/Exit chambers for the partition. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 86 4. Mark any desired RIM2s or drives selected in Step 3 as an Exporter. At least one exporter is required to create a partition. 5. Click the Gear Icon next to a RIM2 to configure the RIM2 settings. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 87 8. If you selected Custom Configuration, use the drop-down menu to select an Address Mode, enter a Loop ID in the entry field, and select a Fibre Connection Mode from the drop-down menu. 9. Click Accept Configuration. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 88 • Disabled prevents the partition from populating to the MLM database. • Auto Discovery and PreScan discover newly imported cartridges and adds them to the MLM database. • PreScan additionally runs a basic health and function test on the drives. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 89 14.Use the selector to toggle SlotIQ if desired. 15.Use the selectors to configure the Quick Postscan frequency. If you select On Interval, enter a number in the entry field to indicate the number of days between scans. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 90 17.Use the Checksum Behavior drop-down menu to select between Use Checksum, No Checksum, or Ignore Checksum. 18.Use the drop-down menu to select the Truncation Side. 19.Use the slider to modify the Number of Characters to Report. 20.Click Create Partition at the bottom. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 91: Modifying An Existing Partition

    In addition, consider the following recommendations and requirements: • Spectra Logic strongly recommends backing up the library configuration, either to a USB device or as an attachment to an email before you make changes.

  • Page 92: Deleting A Partition

    3. Click Update Partition. Deleting A Partition When you delete a partition, the drives and chambers previously assigned to that partition are available to be assigned to a new or existing partition. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 93 CHAPTER 3 - CONFIGURING THE LIBRARY Preparation Before deleting an existing partition, make sure you address the following: • Spectra Logic strongly recommends backing up the library configuration before you delete a partition. • Empty all drives in the partition.

  • Page 94: Chapter 4 - Encryption

    This chapter describes supported encryption methods and how to configure encryption on your TFinity Plus library. BlueScale Encryption Key Management Overview Understanding the Components Standard Edition vs. Professional Edition Configuring Encryption Adding BlueScale Encryption Exporting BlueScale Encryption Keys Deleting BlueScale Encryption Keys Authorization Settings APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 95: Bluescale Encryption Key Management Overview

    CALE NCRYPTION ANAGEMENT VERVIEW BlueScale Encryption key management is tightly integrated into your TFinity Plus library. BlueScale Encryption key management is provided through the library’s user interface. Understanding the Components The BlueScale Encryption key management system contains two major components: •...
  • Page 96 Data encrypted using either software edition (Standard or Professional) Compatibility can be decrypted by a library running the other edition as long as the key between Software used to encrypt the data is present on the library attempting to decrypt Editions the data. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 97: Configuring Encryption

    CHAPTER 4 - ENCRYPTION ONFIGURING NCRYPTION You can use the LumOS user interface to configure BlueScale Encryption for the TFinity Plus library. This chapter describes adding, importing, and exporting BlueScale Encryption, and how to configure authorization settings. To begin, log in to the LumOS user interface and select Configuration > Encryption.
  • Page 98 4. To import an existing encryption key, click Choose File and use file explorer to locate the desired encryption key file. 5. Enter the Password for the selected key into the text field. 6. Click Import Key. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 99 Note: Currently, users may only assign a single encryption key per partition. To add an encryption key to a partition, see Creating A New Storage Partition on page 85. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 100: Exporting Bluescale Encryption Keys

    1. Click the Export button next to the desired encryption key. Figure 45 The Export screen. 2. Enter and confirm the Password for the selected key. The password is required when you import the key. 3. Click Export Key. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 101: Deleting Bluescale Encryption Keys

    3. From the Encryption screen, Click the trashcan icon on the key you wish to delete. Figure 47 The Delete Moniker screen. 4. In the confirmation window, enter the Moniker into the text field. 5. Click Confirm to delete the encryption key. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 102: Authorization Settings

    1. Toggle the selector for Enable Secure Initialization if desired. Secure initialization requires encryption authorization on drives in encrypted partitions before read and write actions can occur. 2. Click Authorization Settings button to open the Authorization Settings window. Figure 49 The Authorization Settings screen. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 103 3. In the Current Password text field, enter the current encryption password. 4. Enter and confirm the New Password in the text fields. 5. Click Submit. Note: To reset an expired password, you must use the LumOS API commands. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 104: Chapter 5 - Using The Library

    CHAPTER 5 - USING THE LIBRARY 5 - U HAPTER SING IBRARY This chapter describes using the TFinity Plus library, including moving, importing, and exporting media. Controlling the Library Power Power On the Library Power Off the Library Importing, Exporting, and Exchanging Magazines...
  • Page 105 CHAPTER 5 - USING THE LIBRARY Navigating the DLM Screen Drive Details Drive Mount History Licenses Adding a License APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 106: Controlling The Library Power

    IMPORTANT the event of a power failure in one of the circuits (see Power Specifications additional requirements). Figure 50 Connect the AC inputs and set the breaker switches to the on position. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 107: Power Off The Library

    Log Into the User Interface). Note: If the library cannot complete the initialization process, it generates system messages and enters maintenance mode. Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support for assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic). Power Off the Library Before powering off the library, use the following steps to prepare for shut-down.

  • Page 108: Importing, Exporting, And Exchanging Magazines

    You can use the LumOS user interface to import, export, and exchange cartridges on the TFinity Plus library. You must be physically present at the library to perform these tasks, but the import and export process can be controlled remotely if desired. The TFinity Plus library supports multiple methods to import or export cartridges depending on library configuration and the number of magazines you need to move.

  • Page 109: Restrictions

    LumOS web interface. To override the restriction using the LumOS web interface, navigate to Operations toolbar and select the desired operation screen and follow the steps below. Figure 52 The Override button. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 110 Figure 53 The Confirm Override screen. 2. Click Confirm. Note: Overriding the operator panel only allows users to initialize operations and manipulate TAPs remotely. An operator must be physically present at the library to insert or remove magazines. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 111: Performing An Import Or Export

    After the cartridges are imported into the storage pool, they are available or immediate use by the storage management software. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 112: Import Requirements

    Inventory screen to move the cartridge to a drive for cleaning. When the cleaning is complete, move the cleaning cartridge back to the entry/exit pool and export the magazine from the entry/exit pool. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 113 This requirement applies to both standard and custom barcode labels. • Cleaning cartridges used in a cleaning partition must be in Maintenance TeraPack magazines, which are identified by Spectra-unique labels. The library automatically prevents importing cleaning cartridges and magazines that are not properly labeled into a cleaning partition.

  • Page 114: Prepare The Storage Partition Or The Cleaning Partition

    Alternatively, you can exchange expired cleaning cartridges for new ones in the magazines already present in the cleaning partition without having to import additional magazines. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 115: Import The Magazines

    Figure 56 on page 115. Figure 56 Insert a magazine into the TAP, making sure that it is correctly oriented. 4. Click Import to start the import. 5. Review the Moves column for your import history. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 116 Close the bulk TAP door by pressing firmly at the top and bottom until you hear an audible click, then press Close TAP. c. Ensure your magazines are seated, your import pool is selected, and the bulk TAP door is closed, then click Import. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 117: Exporting Magazines And Cartridges

    When exporting tape cartridges from a partition with SlotIQ enabled, IMPORTANT Spectra Logic recommends that you use your host software to move the cartridges to the Entry/Exit pool before exporting. • Exporting a magazine directly from the storage pool is not recommended unless you are exporting all of the magazines from a partition.

  • Page 118: Export The Magazines Or Cartridges In A Partition

    Open the bulk TAP door by clicking Open TAP to unlock the door and manually open the door by pressing the button next to the door. The button flashes when the door is unlocked. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 119 Figure 59 Press the door release button to open the door. c. Access the exported magazines inside the bulk TAP. d. Close the bulk TAP door by pressing firmly at the top and bottom until you hear an audible click, then press Close TAP. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 120: Exchanging Magazines And Cartridges

    4. Click Export on the desired TAP to export the selected magazine to that TAP. If you are using the main TAPs, continue with Step 5 on page 121. If you are using the bulk TAPs, continue with Step 8 on page 121. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 121 Close the bulk TAP door by pressing firmly at the top and bottom until you hear an audible click, then press Close TAP. d. Click Import on the bulk TAP to import the new media to the selected import pool. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 122: Move Media

    To move media in the library, log in and select Operations > Move Media, then Select the partition for which you want to move media. The user interface refreshes to display the inventory of the selected partition. Figure 62 The LumOS Inventory screen. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 123: Media Lifecycle Management

    ANAGEMENT This section describes how to use Media Lifecycle Management to proactively monitor and report on the health of cartridges in your library. To access TFinity Plus library Media Lifecycle Management (MLM), log in and navigate to Status > MLM.

  • Page 124: Navigating The Mlm Screen

    3. Click the Tape Barcode buttons to view expanded tape information. See Tape Details on the next page below. 4. The Health column displays the drive health in a color code: Green is good health, orange is average health, and red is poor health. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 125: Tape Details

    Figure 64 The LumOS Tape Details screen. 1. The Tape Details screen displays all tracked metrics for the tape. 2. Click Mount History to display the Mount History screen for the selected tape. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 126: Tape Mount History

    3. Click Media Details to view the media details for the tape. See Tape Details on the previous page for more information. 4. Click on a mount history entry to expand and view all mount period details. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 127: Understanding Drive Lifecycle Management

    The DLM database containing the health information for every drive in the library is backed up whenever the library is backed up. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 128: Drive Lifecycle Management

    RIVE IFECYCLE ANAGEMENT The LumOS user interface allows you to monitor the drives in the TFinity Plus library. To view the Drive Lifecycle Management (DLM) screen, log in and navigate to Status > DLM. Figure 66 The LumOS DLM screen. Navigating the DLM Screen Figure 66 on...

  • Page 129: Drive Details

    Figure 67 The LumOS Drive Details screen. 1. The Drive Details screen lists the metrics for the drive. 2. Click Mount History to display the Drive Mount History screen. See Drive Mount History on the next page for more information. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 130: Drive Mount History

    3. Click Drive Details to display drive details for the tape. See Drive Details on the previous page for more information. 4. Click on a mount history entry to expand and view all mount period details. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 131: Licenses

    CHAPTER 5 - USING THE LIBRARY ICENSES The LumOS user interface allows you to add and monitor licenses. To add a new license to the TFinity Plus library, log in and navigate to Configuration > Licensing. Figure 69 The LumOS Licensing screen. Adding a License To add a license: 1.

  • Page 132: Chapter 6 - Maintaining The Library

    6 - M HAPTER AINTAINING IBRARY This chapter describes maintaining the TFinity Plus library, including updating library software, managing library backups, running diagnostics, and generating log files for use in troubleshooting. Updating, Servicing, or Moving the Library Installing Cord Locks...

  • Page 133: Updating, Servicing, Or Moving The Library

    ERVICING OVING THE IBRARY Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support before making any changes to your library hardware or performing any service operations. Installing Additional Drives Installing an additional drive into a partially filled DBA may cause the library to reassign element addresses.

  • Page 134: Installing Cord Locks

    AC module (circled in Figure 70 and Figure 71). Figure 70 Remove the screws securing the input plugs to the AC power module (dual AC module shown). Figure 71 Remove the screws on the service frame expansion power module. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 135 12.After cord locks are installed on all of the power cords, set the AC breaker switches to the “on” position and power on the library. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 136: Diagnostics

    Move to Chambers on page 139 • Move to Drives on page 140 HPT Self Test on page 141 • • Security Audit on page 142 • Bulk TAP Test on page 143 • Unload Drives on page 144 Resolve SlotIQ on page 145 • APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 137 2. Use the Parameters drop-down menu to select the robot to test. 3. Use the Run History panel to review previous column calibration test results. 4. Click Start Diagnostic to run a column calibration test on the selected robot. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 138 2. Use the Parameters drop-down menu to select the robot to test. 3. Use the Run History panel to review previous robotics positioning test results. 4. Click Start Diagnostic to run a robotics positioning test on the selected robot. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 139 Side only accepts F (front) and B (back) as parameters. 3. Use the Run History panel to review previous move to chambers test results. 4. Click Start Diagnostic to run a move to chambers test using the specified parameters. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 140 2. Use the Parameters menu to select the drives to test. 3. Use the Run History panel to review previous move to drives test results. 4. Click Start A Move To Drives Diagnostic to run the test on the selected drive(s). APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 141 1. From the diagnostics list select HPT Self Test. 2. Using the Parameters drop-down menu select the robot to test. 3. Use the Run History panel to review previous HPT self test results. 4. Click Start Diagnostic to run a HPT self test. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 142 3. Use the Run History panel to review previous security audit results. 4. Click Start Diagnostic to begin the security audit. The duration of this diagnostic depends on the size of the library and number of TeraPack magazines installed in the library. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 143 3. Use the Parameters drop-down menu to select the bulk TAP to test. 4. Use the Run History panel to review previous bulk TAP test results. 5. Click Start Diagnostic to run a bulk TAP test. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 144 2. From the diagnostics list, select Unload Drives. 3. Use the Parameters drop-down menu to select the desired partition, or select All Partitions. 4. Use the Drives List panel to review all selected drives. 5. Click Unload Drives. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 145 Figure 81 The LumOS Bulk TAP Test screen. 1. Toggle Show Advanced and read the Show Advanced Diagnostics dialog (not pictured). Click Confirm. 2. From the diagnostics list, select Resolve SlotIQ. 3. Click Start Diagnostic. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 146: Alerts

    1. Toggle Send Alters To Subscribes if desired. 2. Enter a Source Email Address to send auto alerts. Note: spectra@tape.library is a placeholder address that must be overwritten with a valid email address. 3. Use the Drive Failure Notifications drop-down menu to select a Drive Health threshold to send an alert.

  • Page 147: Adding Or Editing Alert Subscribers

    1. Enter an Email Address. 2. Enter a SMTP Address. Note: SMTP currently only supports port 25. 3. Toggle Copy Events to Spectra Support if desired to include Spectra Support on event alerts. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 148 Figure 84 The LumOS Add Subscriber screen. 5. Enter the required Company Information. Optionally, enter information in the Location field. 6. If desired, fill out the System Info fields. 7. When all required fields are filled out, click Submit. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 149: Log Gathering

    CHAPTER 6 - MAINTAINING THE LIBRARY ATHERING The LumOS user interface allows you to gather logs from the TFinity Plus library. To gather a log, log in to the library and navigate to Tools > Log Gather. Figure 85 The LumOS Log Gather screen.

  • Page 150: Managing Backups

    Using The TFinity Plus Library Backup Menu The LumOS user interface allows you to create and download backups as well as restore from backup files on your TFinity Plus library or local machine. Log in and navigate to Tools > Backup Restore.

  • Page 151: Package Update

    4. Select a package from the Available Packages drop-down menu, then click Set As Active Package to update the library software. Note: The Available Packages drop-down menu only contains packages that have been previously uploaded. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 152: Drive Firmware Update

    Download ITDT and its related documentation directly from IBM's Fix Central website. For information about navigating IBM's website and downloading the version of ITDT that is appropriate for your operating system, log on to the Spectra Logic Support Portal (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 8), open the Knowledge Base, and search for KBA-01768,...
  • Page 153 • Download using your browser (HTTP) • Download using bulk FTP • Download using Download Director 7. Refer to the ITDT documentation for information about using ITDT. Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support if you need assistance (see Technical Support on page 166).
  • Page 154 1. Follow the instructions in the ITDT documentation to update the drive firmware. 2. Reset the updated drives to restore their configuration settings. 3. After the update is complete, use your storage management software to restart any backup processes. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 155: Updating Drive Firmware In Lumos User Interface

    CHAPTER 6 - MAINTAINING THE LIBRARY Updating Drive Firmware in LumOS User Interface This section describes upgrading the TFinity Plus library drive firmware using the LumOS user interface. Log into the LumOS user interface and select Configuration > Drive Firmware Update.
  • Page 156 Figure 90 The LumOS Drive Firmware Stage Select Drives screen. 3. Select the partition to upgrade using the check box. To update all valid drives across all partitions, select the Partition check box. 4. Click Next. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 157 6. To make a correction, click Previous to return to previous pages. 7. Click Stage. The Staging screen displays the current operation progress and operation details. Note: Staging may take several hours to complete. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 158 Advanced Diagnostic Unload Drives followed by Resolve SlotIQ. Once you have discontinued backups and emptied all drives, click Committing to view the Firmware Commit screen. 10.Select the desired Drive Type or Partition. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 159 CHAPTER 6 - MAINTAINING THE LIBRARY Figure 93 The LumOS Drive Firmware Update Firmware Commit screen. 11.Click Commit Drives. Note: Staged drives must be committed to finish the upgrade process. Only a single commit operation can run at a time. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 160: Robotics

    The LumOS user interface allows you to monitor the health of the robots inside the TFinity Plus library. To view the status of the robots, log in to the library and navigate to Status > Robotics. Figure 94 The LumOS Robotics screen. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 161: Robot Details

    HAX, Transporter, and VAX components: • Firmware version • Manufacture Date • Part Number • Serial Number • EC • BOM Level • Top Level Assembly Part Number • Top Level Assembly Serial Number • Top Level Assembly EC APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 162: Send To Service

    Send to Service screen. Note: To complete this task, you must be present at the TFinity Plus library. Figure 96 The LumOS Send to Service Open Service Bay Door screen. 1. If the service bay doors are not already opened, click Unlock Door then open the service bay door.
  • Page 163 Lock Door. 5. When all steps are completed properly, green check marks display on the left of each step. Click Continue, then click Exit Dialog. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 164: Return Robot From Service

    1. Click Unlock Door and open the service bay door. Unlock the handle and rotate it down. Using the handle, pull the door open. Rotate the handle upwards and lock it in place. Click Lock Door. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 165 Return Robot From Service. Figure 101 The LumOS Return Robot from Service screen. 3. When the robot returns, the Return From Service screen displays "Robot:# has been returned from service." Click Continue, then click Exit Dialog. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 166: Chapter 7 - Technical Support

    7 - T HAPTER ECHNICAL UPPORT Spectra Logic Technical Support provides a worldwide service and maintenance structure, refined over many years to provide timely, professional service. A valid LumOS Software Support key is required in order to obtain technical IMPORTANT...

  • Page 167: Accessing The Technical Support Portal

    LumOS software, or to open a support incident. Note: If you have multiple Spectra Logic products, the serial numbers for all products will be associated with your account. If you do not see the serial numbers for all of your products...

  • Page 168: Log Into The Portal

    After you log in, you can change your password if desired. Log Into the Portal Use your email address and password to log into the Technical Support Portal. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 169: Opening A Support Ticket

    PENING A UPPORT ICKET You can open a support incident using the Spectra Logic Technical Support portal or telephone. • Use the following instructions to open a support incident through the portal, o Figure 104 The Spectra Logic Technical Support portal home page.
  • Page 170 Figure 105 Select Incidents>Incidents & Inventory. ii. Select Open or View Incidents. Figure 106 Select Open or View Incidents. iii. In the Search dialog box, enter a term or phrase about your problem (1) and click Search (2). APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 171 Step 5 on page 172. • Submit an Incident Directly i. From any page, select Inventory>My Inventory. ii. Locate the row of the product for which you want to submit an incident and click Create Incident. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 172 Step 5 on page 172. 5. On the Create Incident page, enter the requested information providing as much detail as possible. When you are finished, click Submit. Figure 110 Enter information about your incident and click Submit. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 173 If the serial number of the affected library is not listed, contact Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic). • Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support by Phone To contact Spectra Logic Technical Support by telephone, see Contacting Spectra Logic. APRIL 2024...

  • Page 174: Returns

    Use the return label and instructions that were included with the replacement part when preparing to ship the component you are returning. If you cannot locate these, contact Spectra Logic for another copy (see Contacting Spectra Logic).

  • Page 175: Appendixa - Best Practices

    This appendix reviews best practices for using Media Lifecycle Management, protecting library configuration data, and working with media. MLM Best Practices Implementation Guidelines Usage Policy Guidelines Using Cartridges Labeling Cartridges Handling Cartridges Storing Cartridges Using Cartridges in the Library Cartridge Rotation APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 176: Mlm Best Practices

    On an organizational level, for your environment. For example, you may choose to use determine the level of Spectra’s guidelines for retirement for all media, or you may management your media choose to retire tapes that hold financial or legal data sooner requires than recommended.
  • Page 177 MLM database when the cartridge is returned to your library. To ensure the best possible performance, use Spectra Certified Use only Spectra Certified Media. Check the Spectra Logic website...

  • Page 178: Using Cartridges

    Media with MLM support. Labeling Cartridges If you are not using pre-labeled Spectra Certified Media (both data and cleaning cartridges), be sure to label all cartridges with the appropriate barcode labels. Position each label in the indented area on the cartridge, as illustrated in Figure 111. See Barcode Label Specifications for detailed information about preparing and using barcode labels.

  • Page 179: Storing Cartridges

    Tape Media Specifications. Storing Cartridges While in use, cartridges are stored in TeraPack magazines inside the library. When the cartridges are outside of the library, Spectra Logic recommends storing them in magazines with dust covers. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 180: Using Cartridges In The Library

    • If you plan to ship a TeraPack magazine, make sure that you have a proper shipping container and that you use adequate packing material. The TeraPack carrying cases available from Spectra Logic are designed for safely transporting TeraPack magazines off site and are compatible with Iron Mountain.

  • Page 181: Cartridge Rotation

    The example assumes the following: • The library has a total of 17 licensed chambers and uses LTO media. • 2 chambers are assigned to the entry/exit pool (20 slots, or 2 TeraPack magazines). APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 182 The library is configured with a single partition and has a total of 17 licensed chambers assigned to either the entry/exit pool or storage pool. When the library is initially installed, chambers are filled with TeraPack magazines as described in the following illustration. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 183 The storage management software ejects cartridges from the storage pool. The library moves the cartridges to empty magazine slots in the entry/exit pool, making them ready to be removed from the library and stored off site. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 184 After importing the full magazines into the entry/exit pool, the storage management software is used to move the cartridges to the storage pool, leaving two empty magazines in the entry/exit pool. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 185 APPENDIX A - BEST PRACTICES APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 186: Appendixb - Specifications

    APPENDIX B - SPECIFICATIONS B - S PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS This appendix provides specifications for the Spectra TFinity Plus library, as well as the drives and media used in the library: Library Specifications Data Storage Capacity Size and Weight Service Access Requirements...

  • Page 187: Library Specifications

    Data Storage Capacity The TFinity Plus library provides flexible storage capacity that expands from a minimum of one storage chamber up to the maximum storage capacity of the library. The capacity specifications in this section assume that only one type of drive and media is installed in the frame.
  • Page 188 Add the capacity of each service frame to the capacity of the other frames to calculate the capacity of the entire library. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 189 Technology Technology Technology Technology (Slots) 42 (378) 1512 3780 5670 7560 18900 LTO TeraPack Native Capacity (TB) Tape Magazines Drives LTO-6 LTO-7 Type M LTO-8 LTO-9 (Slots) 50 (500) 1250 3000 4500 6000 9000 APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 190: Size And Weight

    This dimension is for the frame with the front and back cover panels installed. These weights are with no drives or media installed. 6D0T means six Drive Bay Assemblies and zero TeraPack Bay Assemblies. 3D3T means three Drive Bay Assemblies and three TeraPack Bay Assemblies or shelves. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 191 1087 lb (493 kg) 1067 lb (484 kg) Bulk TAP Service Frame 6D0T means six Drive Bay Assemblies and zero TeraPack Bay Assemblies. 3D3T means three Drive Bay Assemblies and three TeraPack Bay Assemblies or shelves. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 192: Service Access Requirements

    Providing 3 feet (0.9 meters) of clearance on each side of the library is highly IMPORTANT recommended. Refer to the Spectra TFinity Site Preparation Guide for detailed information about space and access requirements. Shipping and Storage Size and Weight The following table provides the approximate dimensions and weights of the pallet and boxes used to ship the library.

  • Page 193: Power Specifications

    The power cords included with the library are considered part of the library and are not intended for use with any other equipment. See Supply-End Connector Types on page 195 the different types of cords available from Spectra Logic. Notes: The supply-end connector is considered the disconnect for the unit. Make sure that the socket-outlet for the AC connection is in an accessible location near the library.
  • Page 194 • Male: Connector must be of the proper type, rating, and safety approval for the intended country (see Supply-End Connector Types on the next page). • Female: IEC 60320 C19 Power cord must comply with local electrical code. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 195 Cord lock brackets and cords with locking connectors are not compatible and cannot be used simultaneously. Expansion Frame Power Modules do not require locking cords or special grounding. • Add cord lock brackets (Spectra Logic part number 5497) to all main and drive frames. See Installing Cord Locks for more information.
  • Page 196 Includes two 24 VDC and two 5/12 VDC power supplies in the main frame and right media expansion frame and left media expansion frame in non-isolating service frame configurations. Includes one 24 VDC power supply; no drives installed. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 197: Environmental Specifications

    This section describes environmental specifications for the library. Do not place the library on a carpeted floor or anywhere else that poses risk for static discharge that could damage the library and its drives. No cartridge loaded. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 198 When the library is moved from a cold environment to a warm environment, it CAUTION should not be powered on for at least 24 hours. This adjustment period prevents condensation damage. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 199 The temperature and humidity must be allowed to stabilize in the specified ambient environment for 24 hours. The temperature and humidity must be allowed to stabilize in the specified ambient environment for 24 hours. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 200: Shock And Vibration Specifications

    27° F (15° C) or more. When the library is moved from a cold storage environment to a warm operating environment, it must be acclimated in its packaging for at least 24 hours before opening to prevent serious condensation damage from occurring. Specifications are for the library in its original packaging. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 201: Interface Specifications

    LumOS user interface and to allow the library to automatically email notifications to users and AutoSupport tickets to Spectra Logic Technical Support. During installation, the library’s connection is set up with the library’s IP address, subnet, proxy server, and other IP configuration settings.
  • Page 202 One camera is included with the main frame. Additional cameras can be installed in the expansion frames. To comply with EMC requirements, provide a shielded Category 5 (10/100BaseT connection) data-grade cable or a similar Category 5 cable from an active Ethernet network to each camera. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 203: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Support

    APPENDIX B - SPECIFICATIONS Universal Serial Bus (USB) Support Spectra Logic supports using the USB ports on the LCM and RCM for the following: • USB mass storage devices (for example, flash drives) • Keyboards • Pointer devices (for example, a computer mouse) •...

  • Page 204: Tape Drive And Media Specifications

    Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. This is a per-drive value. Total sustained transfer rate for the library depends on the number of drives installed in the library. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 205 Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. This is a per-drive value. Total sustained transfer rate for the library depends on the number of drives installed in the library. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 206 This is a per-drive value. Total sustained transfer rate for the library depends on the number of drives installed in the library. A 1 Gb interface speed will not stream an LTO-6 drive at 160 MB/second. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 207: Ts11Xx Technology Tape Drive Specifications

    Uncorrected error rate 1 x 10 bits Power consumption Read/write: 64 watts maximum Idle: 40 watts Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. This is a per-drive value. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 208 Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. This is a per-drive value. Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. This is a per-drive value. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 209 WORM capability MTBF 237,000 hours at 100% duty cycle –20 Uncorrected error rate 1 x 10 bits Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. This is a per-drive value. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 210: Drive-Based Encryption Highlights

    Note: Spectra SKLM key management is not compatible with LumOS Encryption key management, because they cannot share encryption keys. Data encrypted using Spectra SKLM key management cannot be decrypted using LumOS Encryption key management, and vice versa.

  • Page 211: Tape Media Specifications

    When media is moved from a cold shipping/storage environment to a warm operating environment, it must be acclimated in its packaging for at least 24 hours before opening to prevent condensation damage from occurring. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 212 TS11xx Technology Media Specifications The following table shows the capacities of TS11xx technology data cartridges. Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. The compressed capacity depends on the type of data. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 213 (WORM) method for storing data on tape. LTO-6 and later generation drives and TS11xx technology drives enable WORM support when a WORM tape cartridge is loaded into the drive. Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. The compressed capacity depends on the type of data. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 214: Barcode Label Specifications

    Barcode Label Specifications Symbology The barcode labeling scheme used on Spectra Logic certified media uses the barcode symbology of USS-39. You can obtain a complete description and definition of this symbology from the Automatic Identification Manufacturers (AIM) specification, the Uniform Symbol Specification (USS-39), and the ANSI MH10.8M-1993 ANSI Barcode specification.
  • Page 215 When using barcode labels with alphanumeric characters along the bottom edge, the label must be positioned so that barcode is at least 13.72 mm below the top edge of the cartridge to ensure that the barcode reader can read the label. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 216 Quiet zones precede and follow the start and stop characters. The barcode data string on standard Spectra Logic barcode labels consists of a start character, eight alphanumeric characters, a checksum character, and the stop character. Quiet zones precede and follow the start and stop characters.
  • Page 217 The edge roughness maximum is 0.038 mm. • Variation between all bars, white and black, must be less than ±0.0381 mm. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 218 For the official IBM barcode label specification, see ibm.com/support/pages/node/651747. Unless otherwise specified, tolerances are X.XXX ± 0.127 mm, X.XX ± 0.76 mm. • Minimum symbol height is 7.1 mm, measured to the inside of the label’s edge. • The wide-to-narrow ratio is 2.75. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 219 • Maximum label thickness, including the RFID tag, if present, together with any associated layers and adhesives cannot exceed 0.75 mm. • The label and adhesive must have an environmental performance to match or exceed the environmental specifications of the cartridge to which it is applied. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 220: Interoperability And Software Compatibility

    OFTWARE OMPATIBILITY You can find complete interoperability listings, as well as a list of the types of software that have been tested and proven compatible with the library on the Spectra Logic website at spectralogic.com/compatibility. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 221: Appendix C - Regulatory & Safety Standards

    PPENDIX EGULATORY AFETY TANDARDS The Spectra TFinity Plus library complies with the safety and regulatory agency standards listed below when installed by a Spectra Logic certified engineer or third-party provider. EU Declaration of Conformity Emission Standards Safety Standards and Compliance...

  • Page 222: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    APPENDIX C - REGULATORY & SAFETY STANDARDS EU D ECLARATION OF ONFORMITY APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 223: Emission Standards

    APPENDIX C - REGULATORY & SAFETY STANDARDS MISSION TANDARDS The Spectra TFinity Plus library complies with the following domestic and international emission standards. Country Standard United States - FCC CFR Title 47, FCC Part 15 (see Notice) Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015...

  • Page 224: Safety Standards And Compliance

    APPENDIX C - REGULATORY & SAFETY STANDARDS AFETY TANDARDS AND OMPLIANCE Product Safety Standards The Spectra TFinity Plus library complies with the following domestic and international product safety standards. • Directive: 2014/35/EU • EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 +A2:2013 • EN 62479:2010 •...

  • Page 225: Nemko Accreditation

    Requirements of the International Standard for Information Technology Equipment, IEC/EN 60950-1, Second Edition. The evaluation was conducted by Nemko. Nemko participates in the CB Scheme as a National Certification Body certified by the IECEE. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 226: Environmental Regulations

    APPENDIX C - REGULATORY & SAFETY STANDARDS NVIRONMENTAL EGULATIONS The Spectra TFinity Plus library complies with the following domestic and international environmental regulations and directives. Waste of Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Directive Note: For information on recycling your Spectra library, please check the Spectra Logic website.
  • Page 227 APPENDIX C - REGULATORY & SAFETY STANDARDS Measures for the Administration of the Control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products (China) Recycling Your Library For information on recycling your Spectra library, check the Spectra Logic website at: spectralogic.com/environment. APRIL 2024 TFINITY PLUS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 228 Republic of the Congo (DRC) or in adjoining countries (“conflict minerals”). Affected suppliers to Spectra Logic will be required to commit to being or becoming “conflict- free” (which means that such supplier does not source conflict minerals) and sourcing, where possible, only from conflict-free smelters.

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