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Page 4: Warnings And Cautions
Caution discharge that could damage your library and its drives. Use only the media approved by Spectra Logic for use in the drives installed in your Caution library. Improper media will result in damage to the drives, library, and media.
Page 5: Contacting Spectra Logic
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Guide Intended Audience ..........17 Related Publications .
Page 8 Contents Chapter 2 – Architecture Overview Network Connectivity ......... . . 43 Using QIPs .
Page 9 Contents Using a USB Key ..........79 Continuing Library Operations While Using a USB Key .
Page 10 Contents Chapter 7 – Using Partitions Partition Configuration Overview ....... . 133 Modifying an Existing Partition .
Page 11 Contents Enabling and Configuring Media Lifecycle Management ... . 188 Backing Up the Library Configuration ......190 Manual Backup of the Library Configuration .
Page 12 Contents Chapter 10 – AutoSupport AutoSupport Overview ......... 223 Configuring AutoSupport .
Page 13 Contents Chapter 12 – Drive Troubleshooting Viewing Drive Status Information ....... . 273 Troubleshooting All Drive Types .
Page 14 Working with Media ......... . . 318 Use Only Spectra Logic Approved Tape Media ....318 Using Tape Media in the Library .
Page 15 Contents Appendix C – Service and Support SpectraGuard Technical Support ....... . . 337 If You Have a Problem With Your Library .
Page 16 Contents Appendix E – Regulatory & Safety Standards EU Declaration of Conformity ........371 Korean Regulatory Compliance .
Page 17: About This Guide
T680 libraries are available as PDF files on Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library Documentation CD included with your library. They are also available the Spectra Logic web site at www.spectralogic.com/documents. The Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Libraries Quick Start Guide provides a...
Page 18 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.
Page 19: Typographical Conventions
About This Guide YPOGRAPHICAL ONVENTIONS This document uses the following conventions to highlight important information: Note: Read notes for additional information or suggestions about the current topic. Read text marked by the “Important” icon for information that will help you Important complete a procedure or avoid extra steps.
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Page 21: Chapter 1 - Library Overview
Chapter 1 Library Overview ® The Spectra T200, T380, and T680 libraries are highly scalable, modular libraries that provide unattended data storage, archiving, backup, and retrieval for environments ranging from mid-sized PC workgroups to multi-server networks. The unique TranScale™ modular design makes it possible to increase capacity or number of drives in the library to meet the storage and performance needs as they evolve within an organization.
Page 22: Library Features
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 23 Library Features Auto-Save Configuration File. Auto-Save Configuration automatically generates an auto-save file containing a backup of the library configuration and MLM database and stores it on the LCM compact flash once a week and whenever a partition is created or modified.
Page 24: Library Components
Chapter 1 — Library Overview TeraPack Access Port (TAP). The TAP is the entry/exit port for the library. The TAP accommodates one TeraPack magazine containing one or more cartridges or one RXT media pack. The T200 and T380 each have a single TAP; the T680 has two TAPs, located one above the other. Quad Interface Processors (QIPs).
Page 25: Front Panel Components
Library Components Front Panel Components Figure 1 shows the library front and side panel components. Stylus LCD touch screen Power button TeraPack Access Access panels Port (TAP) Front panel Fans and air filter Handles (behind cover panel) Figure 1 Library front and side panel components (T380 shown). LCD touch screen.
Page 26: Interior Components
Chapter 1 — Library Overview Access Panels. The removable access panels on both sides of the library allow service access to the interior components. Note: Most service procedures can be done through the front of the library while it is installed in a rack. Using a rack that provides side access simplifies many of these procedures.
Page 27 Library Components Media chambers. Each horizontal shelf inside the library is divided into three semi-enclosed chambers. Each chamber provides storage for one TeraPack magazine or one RXT media pack. Storing the media horizontally dramatically increases storage density. In addition to the chambers indicated in Figure 2, chambers can also be installed in the flex bays at the back of the library (see...
Page 28: Rear Panel Components
Chapter 1 — Library Overview Rear Panel Components Figure 4 shows the rear panel components of the library. Tool storage Chambers (3) (behind cover) Empty drive bay (cover removed) Drive Flex bays (for DBAs or chambers) Empty controller bay (cover removed) QIP or bus Drive Bay Assembly expansion module...
Page 29 Library Components A minimum of one DBA must be installed in the library. One additional DBA can be installed in the flex bay above the first DBA in the T200 library; up to two additional DBAs can be installed in the T380 and T680 library.
Page 30: Library Touch Screen And User Interface
Chapter 1 — Library Overview In addition to the components shown in Figure 4 on page 28, the following additional components are present on the rear panel during normal operation. A DBA cover (shown in Figure 2 on page 26) is installed over the drives in the T200 and T380 libraries.
Page 31: Terapack Access Port (Tap)
TeraPack Access Port (TAP) (TAP) CCESS The TeraPack Access Port (TAP) is used to move media packs (TeraPack magazines or RXT media packs) in and out of the library. A TeraPack magazine can contain one or more cartridges or it can be empty. The T200 and T380 libraries each have one TAP;...
Page 32: Drives
Chapter 1 — Library Overview RIVES 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.
Page 33: Media Technology
SAIT drives. RXT. The library supports the Spectra Logic RXT150 drive and RXT media packs. No changes to backup strategy are necessary, because the RXT drive appears as an LTO tape drive to the backup software. See...
Page 34: Transporter
Chapter 1 — Library Overview RANSPORTER The transporter performs all media movement within the library. The integrated bar code reader mounted on the transporter reads the bar code labels on individual TeraPack magazines and cartridges. Transporter vertical axis Picker with bar code reader Carriage Transporter...
Page 35: Library Control Module (Lcm)
Library Control Module (LCM) (LCM) IBRARY ONTROL ODULE The Library Control Module (LCM) provides the operating system and circuitry to control the library’s operation and display the BlueScale user interface on the library’s touch screen. The LCM includes an embedded web server to provide remote access to the user interface through the Remote Library Controller (RLC) using a standard web browser.
Page 36: Quad Interface Processors (Qips)
Chapter 1 — Library Overview (QIP NTERFACE ROCESSORS The libraries use intelligent controllers called Quad Interface Processors (QIPs) to connect the library’s SCSI drives to a Fibre Channel or Gigabit Ethernet (iSCSI) network and provide the control path for SCSI motion commands from the host to the transporter.
Page 37: E-Qip
SCSI Bus Expansion Module E-QIP Using SCSI drives on a Gigabit Ethernet (iSCSI) network requires an Ethernet QIP (E-QIP). The E-QIP has two integrated dual-channel ports (Port A and Port B), which can provide connections to two separate networks or redundant connections to a single network. Each port provides an any-to-any connection to the four tape drives controlled by the E-QIP.
Page 38: Library Power Components
Chapter 1 — Library Overview IBRARY OWER OMPONENTS The library includes dual AC power inputs. The standard configuration uses only one of these inputs. The 2N power supply redundancy option, which must be purchased separately, uses both inputs. Connecting each AC input to a separate circuit provides failover protection in the event of a power failure in one of the circuits.
Page 39: Media
Media The AC connector and switch on the right side of the chassis control power to the three power supply modules to the immediate left of the connector. If you are not using 2N redundant power supplies, these modules are typically installed first. The AC connector and switch on the left side of the chassis control power to the power supply modules installed to the immediate right of the connector.
Page 40 The cartridges are continually protected by the TeraPack magazine, both inside and outside the library. You can purchase TeraPack magazines preloaded with Spectra Logic Certified Media, as well as empty magazines. Using TeraPack magazines offers the following advantages: Bar code labeling.
Page 41: Rxt Media Packs
Media RXT Media Packs An RXT media pack is the same size and shape as a TeraPack magazine. Each RXT media pack contains multiple Serial ATA (SATA) disks sealed in a sturdy protective enclosure, as shown in Figure 16. RXT media is set to the RAID level specified when the pack was ordered.
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Page 43: Network Connectivity
Chapter 2 Architecture Overview ® The Python architecture used in the T200, T380, and T680 libraries provides maximum configurability and ease of use. This chapter provides an overview of the advantages and versatility provided by this architecture. Network Connectivity Component Identifiers on page 50 Storage and Entry/Exit Pools on page 51 Partitions on page 52 Automatic Drive Cleaning on page 55...
Page 44 Chapter 2 — Architecture Overview Each QIP has a unique World Wide Name (WWN) based on its physical location in the library and a unique identifier for the library. This WWN remains constant even if the physical QIP is replaced. The new QIP retains the designated WWN, so QIP replacement is completely transparent to the backup software.
Page 45: Using Direct-Attach Drives
Network Connectivity To consolidate port usage on a switch, all four drives can be configured for access through a single port. In a more complex configuration, the QIP can be configured so that all drives are visible through both ports. Such a configuration is typically used in a shared storage environment or an environment with failover capabilities.
Page 46 Chapter 2 — Architecture Overview Connect each port on the drive to a separate Fibre Channel HBA in the host. You can also use a dual-port Fibre Channel HBA. Configure one HBA (or HBA port) as the primary connection and the other HBA (or HBA port) as the failover connection.
Page 47 Network Connectivity Each SCSI bus expansion module has four external SCSI connectors which provide SCSI bus connections to the four direct-connect SCSI drives in the DBA, as illustrated in Figure 17. Each drive in a DBA is on a separate SCSI bus.
Page 48 Chapter 2 — Architecture Overview Up to 16 devices can be connected to a wide LVD SCSI bus. Keep in mind that each drive increases the total length of the SCSI bus. Daisy chaining all four drives in a DBA results in an internal bus length of approximately 20 feet (6 meters), which must be subtracted from the maximum allowed length of 40 feet (12 meters) for an LVD SCSI bus.
Page 49 Network Connectivity Figure 20 shows connecting all four drives in a DBA to a single SCSI bus. Notice that a SCSI terminator installed on the bus expansion module supplies termination for the SCSI bus. Drive Bay Assembly Drive 3 Drive 4 Drive 1 Drive 2 Bus expansion...
Page 50: Component Identifiers
Chapter 2 — Architecture Overview OMPONENT DENTIFIERS The library’s BlueScale interface uses a drive’s or QIP’s location relative to the DBA in which it is installed to identify it. Figure 21 shows the relationship between the DBAs and the drives and QIPs installed in them. Drive 3 Drive 4 DBA 3...
Page 51: Storage And Entry/Exit Pools
Storage and Entry/Exit Pools Drive Identifiers The library’s BlueScale interface uses the following identifiers for drives 21). Drive identifiers appear as DBAx/Y-DRVx, where Y is a (see Figure drive type and x is a number. DBAx is the number of the drive bay assembly (DBA) containing the drive.
Page 52: Partitions
Chapter 2 — Architecture Overview Using an entry/exit pool greatly speeds tape cartridge exports, since the library exports one media pack (a TeraPack magazine or an RXT media pack) at a time. The operator does not have to handle individual cartridges. Similarly, the entry/exit pool speeds up import operations.
Page 53: 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 54: Cleaning Partitions
Automatic Drive Cleaning on page 55). You can add Automatic Drive Cleaning 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 55: Automatic Drive Cleaning
Automatic Drive Cleaning UTOMATIC RIVE LEANING The Automatic Drive Cleaning feature is a keyed option that provides library-based tape drive cleaning with minimal user intervention. The activation key is available with two levels of functionality: Enable Automatic Drive Cleaning only for MLM-enabled drives using MLM cleaning cartridges.
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Page 57: Installation Steps
Chapter 3 Installation Overview This chapter provides an overview of the hardware installation and initial configuration performed by the Spectra-Logic-certified field engineer who installed your library. A checklist at the end of the chapter provides space for recording your library configuration settings for future reference. NSTALLATION TEPS During installation, the engineer performs the procedures described in the...
Page 58 Chapter 3 — Installation Overview Do not place the rack on a carpeted floor or anywhere else that poses risk for static Caution discharge that could damage your library and its drives. If the library is loaded with media packs (RXT media packs or media in TeraPacks), Spectra recommends that the library not be moved.
Page 59: Configure And Test
Installation Steps Configure and Test 1. Configure user profiles (user name, password, and user group), the library IP address, the BlueScale Vision camera IP address, email notification profiles, and AutoSupport. Chapter 8 – Configuring the Library if you need to update or change any of these settings.
Page 60: Changing The Library Hardware Configuration
Chapter 3 — Installation Overview HANGING THE IBRARY ARDWARE ONFIGURATION The library hardware is configured to ensure proper thermal control, air flow, and dust filtering. After the library is installed, do not move the library or change the drive configurations. Do not remove the protective cover from the back of the library or any other library components (except TeraPack magazines or RXT media packs).
Page 61: System Configuration Checklist
System Configuration Checklist YSTEM ONFIGURATION HECKLIST If desired, use the following checklist to record the configuration settings for your library for future reference. Component Description Value Library The name used to identify the library, Name of the library: Identifier regardless of library size or subsequent expansion (see Changing the Library Name __________________________________...
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Page 63: Accessing The Library User Interface
Chapter 4 Operating the Library This chapter describes procedures for day-to-day operation of your library. Accessing the Library user Interface, below Understanding the User Interface on page 66 Monitoring Your Library on page 73 Turning the Library On and Off on page 77 Resetting the Library on page 78 Using a USB Key on page 79 Using the BlueScale Vision Camera on page 82...
Page 64: Logging In
Chapter 4 — Operating the Library Logging In Use the following steps to log into the library. 1. If you are connecting to the library remotely, enter the library’s IP address in the address bar of your web browser. The Login screen displays when the connection is established.
Page 65: Accessing The Library User
Accessing the Library user Interface 5. Click the Login button. After you log in, the library completes its initialization and displays the library’s General Status screen. Current toolbar Additional toolbars Status bar User group Messages Refresh Last refreshed IP address Current user (or library name) display...
Page 66: Logging Off Or Switching Users
Chapter 4 — Operating the Library Logging Off or Switching Users 1. If a screen other than the Login screen is displayed, select the Security toolbar to display the Security options (see Figure 25 on page 65). 2. Select to display the Login screen. Select to log Switch User Switch User...
Page 67 Understanding the User Interface The following table provides an overview of the options available under each toolbar. The screen for the previously selected option remains displayed until you select another option, either from the same toolbar or another one. Toolbar Available Options General The General toolbar (shown in...
Page 68: Status Bar
Chapter 4 — Operating the Library Toolbar Available Options Maintenance The Maintenance toolbar accesses maintenance and troubleshooting options for the library and drives. Package Update – Displays the version of the currently running firmware and provides controls for updating and managing firmware packages, as well as for configuring and managing servers used for loading firmware package updates for multiple libraries.
Page 69 Understanding the User Interface Message Icons Indicate the status of library components, as described in the following table. Click the icon to view system messages (see Checking Messages on page 240). Icon Description Meaning System OK. A check mark ( ) in a All system components are functioning correctly.
Page 70: Progress Bar
Chapter 4 — Operating the Library Current User and User’s Group Shows the name of the user currently logged in, and, next to it in parentheses, the group to which the user belongs (see Configuring Library Users on page 171). IP Address or Library Name Shows the library’s IP address when viewed using the touch screen or the library’s name, if set, when viewed using a web browser (see...
Page 71 Understanding the User Interface Note: If you do not have an external monitor connected to the LCM, make sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are long enough to reach the front of the library so that you can view the front panel while typing.
Page 72: Checking Messages
Chapter 4 — Operating the Library Checking Messages The library’s messages provide important information about the library and its operation. To view messages: 1. Select the Messages icon on the status bar (see Figure 24 on page 65). The System Messages screen displays. Message Icons on page 69 for descriptions of the different message icons.
Page 73: Monitoring Your Library
Monitoring Your Library ONITORING IBRARY The quickest way to obtain important library information is to check the status bar at the bottom of the user interface (see Status Bar on page 68). Status – Check the status of messages regularly by selecting the Messages icon on the LC’s status bar (see Status Bar on page 68).
Page 74: Drive Performance
Chapter 4 — 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 75 Monitoring Your Library 4. Select . A screen showing the selected metric displays. Figure 30 Drive Performance Monitor screen (Write Performance shown). 5. Alternatively, you can view the Drive Performance metrics by selecting and then selecting the button in Configuration > Drives Drive Performance the upper right of the screen.
Page 76: Power Consumption
Chapter 4 — Operating the Library 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. Use the following steps to view the power consumption data for the library.
Page 77: Turning The Library On And Off
Turning the Library On and Off 4. Select . The Storage Density screen showing the selected metrics displays. Figure 33 The Storage Density metrics screen. URNING THE IBRARY N AND Before powering on the library, make sure that one or both of the library’s power cables are plugged into AC outlets and the main power switch above each AC connector on the back of the library is set to the on position (see...
Page 78: Power On The Library
Chapter 4 — Operating the Library Power On the Library To power on the library, press and hold the front panel power button (Figure 34) for two to three seconds or until the button’s LED illuminates. Wait while the library completes its power-on sequence, which takes about five minutes, depending on the library configuration.
Page 79: Using Ausb Key
Saving results of traces run on the library and its components Exporting a BlueScale encryption key for safekeeping Importing a previously exported BlueScale encryption key One Spectra Logic USB key is shipped with the library, but most types of USB key work. Note: If you are unable to access a USB key connected to the library, remove it and use a different one.
Page 80: Connecting A Usb Key To The Lcm
USB key. See Backing Up the Library Configuration on page 190 for more detailed information. MLM database. Spectra Logic recommends regularly backing up the MLM database information for the media in your library. See Backing Up the MLM Database on page 129 for detailed information.
Page 81: Copying Data From A Usb Key To The Library
Using a USB Key Trace results. Trace results include diagnostic information that can be used to troubleshoot library problems. Trace results saved to a USB key can be reviewed from any device that can read data from a USB key. See Capturing Traces on page 250 for additional information.
Page 82: Using The Bluescale Vision Camera
Chapter 4 — Operating the Library SING THE CALE ISION AMERA 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: You cannot launch the BlueScale Vision viewer until you set the IP address for the camera (see...
Page 83 Using the BlueScale Vision Camera 4. Select View Video to see the camera’s view of the library’s interior. Figure 38 The interior of the library as viewed by the BlueScale Vision camera. Buttons on the screen let you control the motion of the camera lens. Button Click to move the camera lens through the Preset positions in the sequence defined by the Camera Administrator.
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Page 85: Chapter 5 - Importing, Exporting, And Moving Media
Chapter 5 Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media This chapter describes procedures for importing, exporting, and moving the media used in your Spectra T200, T380, or T680 library. Understanding the Media Inventory, below Preparing Media for Use on page 88 Importing Media and Cleaning Cartridges on page 92 Exporting or Exchanging Media on page 104 Importing From or Exporting To a Specific Location on page 109 Moving Media Within the Library on page 112...
Page 86: Storage And Entry/Exit Pools
Chapter 5 — 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.
Page 87: Cleaning Partitions
Viewing the Partition Inventory 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 164).
Page 88: Preparing Media For Use
Chapter 5 — Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media 4. From the Source drop-down menu, select the type of location for which you want to view the inventory, then select Go. The Source pane refreshes to display a list of the media for the requested location type.
Page 89: 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...
Page 90 Chapter 5 — Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media If your backup software supports automated drive cleaning and you did not purchase the 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.
Page 91: Rxt Media
Preparing Media for Use 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 Figure If you are preparing a TeraPack magazine for a cleaning partition, do not put data Important cartridges in the magazine.
Page 92: Importing Media And Cleaning Cartridges
Chapter 5 — 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 Position the switch next to the Unlocked icon. Data can be written to the pack.
Page 93: Importing Into The Entry/Exit Pool Or Cleaning Partition
Label each tape cartridge, TeraPack magazine, and RXT media pack with a unique bar code. The bar code labels on Spectra Logic certified media contain information about the media type. If you try to import the wrong media type into a partition, the library rejects the media pack by reopening the TAP door without moving the media pack to the specified location.
Page 94 Chapter 5 — Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media Importing Media into the Entry/Exit Pool When you import media into a partition’s entry/exit pool, the storage pool must contain empty locations to accommodate the imported media. The General Status screen (Figure 24 on page 65) shows the number of empty slots available in the storage pool for the selected partition.
Page 95 Importing Media and Cleaning Cartridges 2. From the toolbar menu, select General > Import/Export. The Import/ Export TeraPack Cases screen displays. Note: The General > Import/Export option is only available when accessing the user interface from the library front panel. It is not available when accessing the library’s user interface through a remote connection to the RLC.
Page 96 Chapter 5 — Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media 5. Insert a media pack into the open TAP, making sure that it is oriented correctly, as shown in Figure The alignment guides on each side of the media pack (see Figure 15 on page 39 Figure 16 on page 41) slide easily into the grooves on either...
Page 97 Importing Media and Cleaning Cartridges 8. Repeat Steps 5 through 7 to load the remaining media packs into the entry/exit pool, selecting Continue each time. The import process continues automatically as long as there are empty chambers in the entry/exit pool. When there are no empty chambers remaining, the process stops automatically and the LC redisplays the Import/Export TeraPack Cases screen.
Page 98 Chapter 5 — Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media Make sure that you import only cleaning cartridges that are compatible with the tape drives in the data partition associated with the cleaning partition. If you try to import the wrong cleaning cartridge type into a cleaning partition, the library rejects the magazine by reopening the TAP door without moving the magazine to the cleaning partition.
Page 99: Importing Media Into A New Partition
Importing Media and Cleaning Cartridges 4. Select Import. The TAP opens and a Feedback Required screen displays instructing you to place a TeraPack in the TAP and close the door. 5. Insert a magazine into the open TAP, making sure that it is oriented correctly (Figure 45 on page 96).
Page 100 Label each tape cartridge, TeraPack magazine, and RXT media pack with a unique bar code. The bar code labels on Spectra Logic certified media contains information about the media type. If you try to import the wrong type...
Page 101 Importing Media and Cleaning Cartridges 2. From the toolbar menu, select General > Import/Export. The Import/ Export TeraPack Cases screen displays. Note: The General > Import/Export option is only available when accessing the user interface from the library front panel. It is not available when accessing the library’s user interface through a remote connection to the RLC.
Page 102 Chapter 5 — Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media 7. Select Continue in the Feedback Required screen. The transporter retrieves the media pack from the TAP and moves it to a chamber in the partition’s storage pool. When the transporter is finished moving the media pack, the TAP door opens again, ready for the next import.
Page 103 Importing Media and Cleaning Cartridges Use the following steps to import one or more empty TeraPack magazines into a partition’s entry/exit pool. 1. Before beginning, have on hand one or more empty TeraPack magazines. The maximum number of empty magazines required corresponds to the number of chambers in the entry/exit pool.
Page 104: Exporting Or Exchanging Media
Chapter 5 — Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media XPORTING OR XCHANGING EDIA The process for exporting or exchanging media depends on whether the media is in a data partition or in a cleaning partition. Exporting or Exchanging Media in a Data Partition Exchanging Media on page 107 Exporting or Exchanging Cartridges in a Cleaning Partition on page 108...
Page 105 Exporting or Exchanging Media If you know where the media you want to export is located in the library, you can export it directly from the storage pool to the TAP. See Locate the Desired Media on page 112 for information about locating media in the library.
Page 106 Chapter 5 — Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media 3. From the Partition drop-down menu, select the partition containing the media you want to export, then select Go. The Import/Export TeraPack Cases screen refreshes to show the current status of the chambers assigned to the selected partition. The Import and Export/Exchange buttons on the Import/Export Note: TeraPack Cases screen display only if those actions can be...
Page 107: Exchanging Media
Exporting or Exchanging Media Exchanging Media The process for exchanging media is the same as for exporting media, except that you replace the media pack you remove with a new one of the same type before closing the TAP door. You can also use the exchange option to move an individual cartridge directly to or from the storage pool without using the entry/exit pool.
Page 108: Exporting Or Exchanging Cartridges In A Cleaning Partition
Chapter 5 — Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media Exporting or Exchanging Cartridges in a Cleaning Partition The steps for exporting or exchanging cleaning cartridges in a cleaning partition are the same as for a data partition, except that the magazine containing the cartridges is moved directly to the TAP.
Page 109: Importing From Or Exporting To A Specific Location
Importing From or Exporting To a Specific Location 4. Remove the magazine from the TAP. If you are removing the entire magazine of cleaning cartridges from the cleaning partition and will not be replacing it, skip to Step If you are replacing an expended cleaning cartridge with a new one, exchange the cleaning cartridge in the slot indicated in the feedback screen for a new one of the same type.
Page 110 Chapter 5 — Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media 3. From the Partition drop-down menu, select the partition into which or from which you want to import or export the media pack, then select 4. Select Advanced. The Advanced Import/Export screen displays. Note: To return to the basic Import/Export TeraPack Cases screen, select Basic.
Page 111 Importing From or Exporting To a Specific Location The available destinations depend on the type of partition selected. Partition Type Available Sources Data TAP > Storage – Move the media pack from the TAP to the storage pool. Storage > TAP – Move the media pack in the selected storage pool chamber to the TAP.
Page 112: Moving Media Within The Library
Chapter 5 — Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media 11. When you finish your import or export operations, be sure to use your backup software to update the media inventory (see Updating the Media Inventory on page 116). OVING EDIA ITHIN THE IBRARY During normal operations, you typically use your backup software to move media (tape cartridges or RXT media packs) from one location to...
Page 113 Moving Media Within the Library 4. Select the source of the media you want to move. You can select the media either by selecting it from the Source list, by entering its bar code information, or by entering the slot number where it is located. List media by source Figure 53 Select the Source of the media you want to move.
Page 114: Move The Media
Chapter 5 — 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 in the View Source Slot field. Step 1 on page 112 b. Select Go. The Source inventory list refreshes to show the requested slot selected at the top of the Source list.
Page 115 Moving Media Within the Library 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 116: Updating The Media Inventory
Chapter 5 — Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media 5. Select Add Move. An entry listing the move you just defined appears in the Move Queue (Figure 55). Select Add Move to add the defined move to the Move Queue. Figure 55 Add the move to the Move Queue. 6.
Page 117: Chapter 6 - Media Lifecycle Management
Chapter 6 Media Lifecycle Management This chapter describes how to use BlueScale Media Lifecycle Management to proactively monitor the health of media in your library. BlueScale Media Lifecycle Management Overview Configuring Media Lifecycle Management on page 118 Media Lifecycle Management Best Practices on page 120 Using Media Lifecycle Management Getting Started Using MLM on page 123 Media Lifecycle Management Best Practices on page 120...
Page 118: Configuring 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 119 122). 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 120: Media Lifecycle Management Best Practices
Chapter 6 — Media Lifecycle Management EDIA IFECYCLE ANAGEMENT RACTICES 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 121 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 122: Using Media Lifecycle Management
After you enable Media Lifecycle Management (see Configuring Media Lifecycle Management on page 118) and load Spectra Logic Certified MLM media and cleaning cartridges into the library, BlueScale MLM writes the cartridge bar code information and other information about the library to the cartridge’s memory chip and to the library’s MLM database the first...
Page 123: Getting Started Using Mlm
The process you use depends on when you started using MLM- capable media. Note: MLM-capable media has been available from Spectra Logic since November 2007. New Library, BlueScale 10.4 Code and later with Spectra-Certified Media If you purchased a new library with BlueScale10.4 firmware or later already installed and you purchased Spectra-Certified media at the same time, simply load the media into the library.
Page 124 MLM alert that non-certified media was loaded, contact SpectraGuard Support for assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page Older Library, BlueScale 10.4 Code, and Mixed Media If you purchased your library before the MLM functionality was introduced with BlueScale10.4 and have been using a mixture of Spectra-...
Page 125: 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 126 Chapter 6 — 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 127: Saving An Mlm Report
Using Media Lifecycle Management 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 59 on page 126) and select Enter. The Details screen for the selected tape displays.
Page 128 Sends the report to a previously configured mail recipient. Use the drop-down list to select the recipient for the report file. 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 129: Backing Up The Mlm Database
P THE ATABASE 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 130 Configuring Mail Users on page 185). Note: 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. Select Save results to Compact Flash file to save the library configuration file to the library’s Compact Flash card.
Page 131: Verify The Mlm Database Backup
Backing Up 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.
Page 132: Restoring The Mlm Database
Chapter 6 — Media Lifecycle Management MLM D ESTORING THE ATABASE Use the following steps to restore the MLM database from a previously saved backup that was created using the Save MLM Database utility (see Backing Up the MLM Database on page 129).
Page 133: Chapter 7 - Using Partitions
Chapter 7 Using Partitions When your library was installed, it was configured with one or more partitions based on your initial requirements. This chapter describes how to modify partitions, how to create additional partitions, and how to delete a partition. The library must always have at least one partition configured. It supports a maximum of eight partitions.
Page 134 Chapter 7 — Using Partitions Component Description Storage Pool: Determine the number of chambers to be used for the partition’s storage pool. Number of 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 135: Modifying An Existing Partition
Modifying an Existing Partition ODIFYING AN XISTING ARTITION If you plan to reduce the number of chambers assigned to a partition, physically Caution export any media in those chambers, as described in Exporting or Exchanging before Media on page 104, you remove chambers from the partition.
Page 136 Chapter 7 — Using Partitions 2. From the toolbar menu, select Configuration > Partitions. The Shared Library Services screen displays. Figure 65 The Shared Library Services screen (two Figure 66 The Shared Library Services screen (one data partitions). cleaning partition and one data partition). 3.
Page 137: Changing The Exporting Drive For A Data Partition
Modifying an Existing Partition b. Select Edit from either the Partition Settings screen or the Shared Library Services screen (Figure 66 on page 136). The Name and 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: a new data partition, beginning with...
Page 138 Chapter 7 — Using Partitions 4. Select Next to advance through the screens until you reach the Robotics Control Path screen. At this screen, select the drive you want to provide the robotics control path for the partition. Figure 70 The Robotics Control Path screen. 5.
Page 139 Modifying an Existing Partition 6. Select Next to advance through the remainder of the screens without making any additional changes until you reach the Save Partition screen. Note: The Save Partition screen on your library may be different from the one shown in Figure 72.
Page 140: Creating A New Data Partition
Chapter 7 — Using Partitions REATING A ARTITION The first time that the library starts up after installation, the user interface gives you the opportunity to automatically configure the library into a single partition, using all of the library’s available resources. If you plan to create more than one partition, you can cancel the partition auto-creation and use the steps in this section to create multiple partitions.
Page 141: Enter The Initial Partition Settings
Creating a New Data Partition Enter the Initial Partition Settings 1. From the Shared Library Services screen, select New. The Name and Media Type screen displays. Figure 74 The Name and Media Type screen, create a data partition. 2. Enter a unique, descriptive name to identify the partition in the Name field.
Page 142: Choose The Robotic Control Path
Chapter 7 — Using Partitions Choose the Robotic Control Path 1. Select Next. The Robotic Control Path screen lists the controllers (QIPs and direct-attach tape drives) currently installed in the library. Note: Depending on the types of QIPs and drives you have installed in the library, the controllers listed may be different from those shown in Figure...
Page 143: Configuring An F-Qip Partition
Creating a New Data Partition Configuring an F-QIP Partition Use an F-QIP partition when you want to connect the library and SCSI drives to a Fibre Channel network. You can also use an F-QIP partition if you want use native Fibre Channel drives in the partition and need the additional functionality provided by the F-QIP.
Page 144 Chapter 7 — Using Partitions 3. Enter the following information in the Chambers and Drives screen: Storage Chambers – The number of storage chambers assigned to the storage pool for this partition. EE Chambers – The number of chambers assigned to the entry/exit pool for this partition.
Page 145 Creating a New Data Partition Configure User Access 1. From the Chambers and Drives screen (or the Encryption screen), select Next. The Partition Users screen displays. Figure 77 The Partition Users screen (F-QIP). 2. Select the users who are allowed access to this partition. Only users that have previously been configured (see Configuring Library Users on page...
Page 146 Chapter 7 — Using Partitions 2. Select either one or both ports to provide the robotic control path to the transporter (see Choose the Robotic Control Path on page 142). Note: Selecting both ports provides failover, but requires software that supports two control paths to the transporter.
Page 147 Creating a New Data Partition Configure the F-QIP 1. From the Drive Visibility screen, select Next. The Exporting F-QIP Configuration screen displays. This screen configures addressing for the F-QIP selected as the controller (see Choose the Robotic Control Path on page 142).
Page 148: Configuring An E-Qip Partition
Chapter 7 — Using Partitions Configuring an E-QIP Partition When you select an E-QIP as the controller (see Choose the Robotic Control Path on page 142), you create an E-QIP partition. In this type of partition, the E-QIPs in the partition provide the network connectivity to the SCSI drives in the library.
Page 149 Creating a New Data Partition Configure the Drives and Chambers for the Partition 1. From the Ethernet Protocol screen, select Next. The Chambers and Drives screen displays. Figure 82 The Chambers and Drives screen (E-QIP). 2. Enter the following information in the Chambers and Drives screen: Storage Chambers –...
Page 150 Chapter 7 — Using Partitions 3. If you want to enable Automatic Drive Cleaning in this data partition, use the Cleaning Partition drop-down list (see Figure 76 on page 143) to select a previously created cleaning partition (see Configuring a Cleaning Partition on page 164).
Page 151 Creating a New Data Partition Configure Visibility Visibility determines whether the one or both of the interface ports on the QIP provide the robotic control path and access to the drives controlled by the QIP. 1. From the Partition Users screen, select Next. The Robotic Path Visibility screen displays.
Page 152 Chapter 7 — Using Partitions 4. Review the Drive Visibility screen. For each drive, select either one or both ports to provide access to the drive. The QIP has an any-to-any relationship between the drives it controls and the two ports on the QIP. See Using QIPs on page 43 to learn more about this relationship.
Page 153 Creating a New Data Partition 3. Select either DHCP or Static Address. Using a static address is recommended. Select DHCP if the network to which you are connecting the E-QIP uses a DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses. If you select DHCP, and your environment uses iSNS, be sure to read Configuration Important Note: Using DHCP in iSNS Environments on page 153...
Page 154 Chapter 7 — Using Partitions Using iSNS. An alternative to knowing the DHCP-assigned IP address of the QIP is to enable and configure iSCSI Storage Name Service (iSNS) for the DHCP port. When iSNS is enabled, the QIP registers its iSCSI name and IP address with the iSNS server.
Page 155 Creating a New Data Partition 5. If desired, select Use iSNS. If you choose to use iSNS, enter the iSNS IP Address and the iSNS Port. iSNS IP addresses must be a valid Class A, B or C address and the iSNS Port setting must be integer between 1 and 65535.
Page 156: Configuring A Direct-Attach Fibre Channel Partition
Chapter 7 — Using Partitions 9. Select Save. Do not select Next before selecting Save, or you will lose all of the Note: configuration settings you just completed. After selecting Save, the first CHAP entry displays at the top of the screen. 10.
Page 157 Creating a New Data Partition Configure the Drives and Chambers for the Partition 1. From the Robotic Control Path screen, select Next. The Chambers and Drives screen displays. Figure 89 The Chambers and Drives screen (direct-attach Fibre Channel). 2. Enter the following information in the Chambers and Drives screen: Storage Chambers –...
Page 158 Chapter 7 — Using Partitions 3. If you want to enable Automatic Drive Cleaning in this data partition, use the Cleaning Partition drop-down list (see Figure 76 on page 143) to select a previously created cleaning partition (see Configuring a Cleaning Partition on page 164).
Page 159: Configuring A Direct-Attach Scsi Partition
Creating a New Data Partition Configure User Access 1. From the Fibre Channel Loop ID’s screen, select Next. The Partition Users screen displays. Figure 91 The Partition Users screen (direct-attach Fibre Channel partition). 2. Select the users who are allowed access to this partition. Only users that have previously been configured (see Configuring Library Users on page...
Page 160 Chapter 7 — Using Partitions Configure the Drives and Chambers for the Partition 1. From the Robotic Control Path screen, select Next. The Chambers and Drives screen displays. Figure 92 The Chambers and Drives screen (direct-attach SCSI partition). 2. Enter the following information in the Chambers and Drives screen: Storage Chambers –...
Page 161 Creating a New Data Partition 3. If you want to enable Automatic Drive Cleaning in this data partition, use the Cleaning Partition drop-down list (see Figure 76 on page 143) to select a previously created cleaning partition (see Configuring a Cleaning Partition on page 164).
Page 162: Confirm And Save Partition Settings
Chapter 7 — Using Partitions Configure User Access 1. From the SCSI ID’s screen, select Next. The Partition Users screen displays. Figure 94 The Partition Users screen (direct- attach SCSI). 2. Select the users who are allowed access to this partition. Only users that have previously been configured (see Configuring Library Users on page...
Page 163 Creating a New Data Partition Save Library Configuration To: – Saves a backup of the changed library configuration to the selected destination. Using this option is highly recommended to ensure that you can easily restore the library if necessary. Choose whether to save it to USB or to email it to an already- configured mail recipient (see Configuring Mail Users on page 185).
Page 164: Configuring A Cleaning Partition
You can add Automatic Drive Cleaning support by purchasing an activation key from Spectra Logic. When the Automatic Drive Cleaning option is activated, the library automatically makes any chambers that are not already configured for use in another partition available for use in cleaning partitions.
Page 165: Enter The Initial Partition Settings
Configuring a Cleaning Partition 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 135 Deleting a Partition on page...
Page 166: Confirm And Save Partition Settings
Chapter 7 — Using Partitions 2. Enter the number of chambers to assign to the this cleaning partition. 3. Proceed to Confirm and Save Partition Settings. Confirm and Save Partition Settings After you finish configuring the partition, confirm and save the partition. 1.
Page 167 Configuring a Cleaning Partition 3. Select Next. The Save Partition screen displays. Note: The Save Partition screen on your library may be different from the one shown in Figure 102. The information on this screen varies depending on the type of partition you have configured. Figure 102 The Save Partition screen (cleaning partition).
Page 168: Deleting A Partition
Chapter 7 — Using Partitions ELETING A ARTITION When you delete a partition, the drives and chambers previously assigned to that partition can be reassigned to an existing partition or used to create a new partition. Before deleting a partition, either physically export the media stored in the Caution chambers for that partition or have a plan to add the chambers to another partition.
Page 169: Chapter 8 - Configuring The Library
Chapter 8 Configuring the Library 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 Library Users on page 171 Adding Capacity to Your Library on page 174 Enabling Purchased Options on page 176 Modifying the Library Configuration Settings on page 177...
Page 170: Accessing The System Setup Screen
Chapter 8 — Configuring the Library CCESSING THE YSTEM ETUP CREEN All of the settings for the library’s general configuration options are accessed through the System Setup screen. The System Setup screen has two panes: Option Enablement pane—for entering the option keys for any purchased options, including chambers (capacity).
Page 171: Configuring Library Users
Configuring Library Users ONFIGURING IBRARY SERS Every library user is assigned to a group, each with its own set of pre- defined library privileges (also known as permissions). These privileges determine the type of operations a user can perform on the library. These privileges are the primary means for configuring library security.
Page 172: Adding A New User
Chapter 8 — Configuring the Library Adding a New User Use the following steps to assign a new library user to a user group. 1. Log into the library with superuser privileges. 2. From the toolbar menu, select Security > Edit Users. The Library Users screen displays.
Page 173: Modifying An Existing User
Configuring Library Users Modifying an Existing User Use the following steps to change settings for an existing user. 1. Log into the library with superuser privileges. 2. From the toolbar menu, select Security > Edit Users. The Library Users screen displays (see Figure 106 on page 172), showing a list of library user names.
Page 174: Adding Capacity To Your Library
Chapter 8 — Configuring the Library DDING APACITY TO IBRARY The library ships with a minimum of 60 chambers enabled. Each chamber accommodates one TeraPack magazine or one RXT media pack. If you purchased additional capacity when you purchased the library, the additional capacity is enabled during installation of the library.
Page 175 Adding Capacity to Your Library 4. Using a standard web browser, go to Spectra Logic’s Online Shopping site. A web page similar to the one shown in Figure 108 displays asking for information about your library. Figure 108 The purchase CoD web page.
Page 176: Enabling Purchased Options
Chapter 8 — Configuring the Library NABLING URCHASED PTIONS When you purchase options, including additional capacity and automatic drive cleaning, for your library, you must enable them before you can use them. 1. Have on hand the activation code for the option. This code is included in the information you received when you purchased the option.
Page 177: Modifying The Library Configuration Settings
Modifying the Library Configuration Settings ODIFYING THE IBRARY ONFIGURATION ETTINGS This section describes how to modify the library’s general configuration settings in the Other Settings pane of the System Setup screen. To change the current value for any of these settings, access the System Setup screen (see Accessing the System Setup Screen on page 170), then scroll down to...
Page 178: Setting The Web Server Port
Chapter 8 — Configuring the Library Setting the Web Server Port The library’s built-in web server uses a dedicated Ethernet port to receive input from a web browser. 1. Enter port number you want to use in the Web Server Port field. The default port number is 80.
Page 179 Modifying the Library Configuration Settings Enabling Metrics Monitoring Before you can use the library’s metrics options for monitoring the operation of your library and its drives, you must enable them. 1. Log into the library with superuser or administrator privileges. 2.
Page 180: 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 at http://spectralogic.com/python/download. User Guide 91090000...
Page 181 Modifying the Library Configuration Settings 5. Select SNMP Settings. The SNMP Settings screen displays. Figure 112 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 182: Setting The Bluescale Vision Camera Ip Address
Chapter 8 — 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 183 Modifying the Library Configuration Settings c. When the wizard starts, select Setup Camera. The wizard searches the network and locates any compatible network cameras. Figure 113 The Network Camera Setup Wizard start page. d. Select the camera that the wizard identified. Note: The default device name for the camera is RC4030nnnnnn Figure 114 The camera IP address.
Page 184: Configuring Network Settings
Chapter 8 — Configuring the Library 5. Scroll down until you see the Other Settings pane (Figure 111 on page 179). 6. Enter the camera’s IP address in the BlueScale Vision IP Address field. Note: You can disable access to the camera by setting the IP address to 0.0.0.0.
Page 185: Configuring Mail Users
Modifying the Library Configuration Settings Gateway – Enter a valid Class A, B, or C network gateway address in the form nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn.network gateway. Enter 0.0.0.0 for the Gateway if your network does not use a gateway. 3. Select Save to finish. To return to the System Setup screen without saving your changes, select Previous.
Page 186: Setting The Date And Time
Chapter 8 — Configuring the Library 3. Enter or update the information in the Add/Update Recipient pane. Enter the email address of the recipient(s) in the To field. Be sure to use the full address using the standard email format, including the @ symbol.
Page 187: Enabling Email For Automatic Configuration Save File
Modifying the Library Configuration Settings 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. For more information about protecting the library metadata, see Backing Up the Spectra Library Metadata on page...
Page 188: Enabling And Configuring Media Lifecycle Management
5. Select the Email Configuration checkbox, and then use the drop-down list to select the desired recipient from the list of previously configured mail recipients. Note: Do not use the default autosupport@spectralogic.com email recipient. Spectra Logic does not save emailed configuration files. NABLING AND ONFIGURING EDIA...
Page 189 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 190: Backing Up The Library Configuration
Chapter 8 — Configuring the Library ACKING P THE IBRARY ONFIGURATION 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 191: Manual Backup Of The Library Configuration
Configuring Mail Users on page 185). Note: 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. Select Save results to Compact Flash file to save the library configuration file to the library’s Compact Flash card.
Page 192: Verify The Configuration Backup
Chapter 8 — Configuring the Library Select Save results to LCM USB to save the library configuration file to a USB key. Note: Connect a USB key to the USB port on the LCM before running the utility. 7. Select Run Utility. After a brief delay, the Utility Results screen redisplays, showing that the configuration file was either saved or sent.
Page 193: Configuring A Firmware Package Server
Use the following steps to configure, modify, or delete a local package server. 1. Identify the server or servers you want to use for storing Spectra Logic library firmware packages. Make sure that these servers can access the Internet and that they are on the same network as the libraries you want to update.
Page 194 Chapter 8 — Configuring the Library 4. Select Manage Package Servers. The Manage Package Servers screen displays. Server Name Server configuration settings Figure 121 The Manage Package Servers screen. The Package Servers portion of the screen lists the following information for each currently configured package server: Server Name Configuration settings: IP Address, Proxy, and Directory where firmware packages are stored...
Page 195: Configuring Rotation Manager (Optional)
Configuring Rotation Manager (Optional) ONFIGURING OTATION ANAGER PTIONAL 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 email recipient.
Page 196: 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 197: Using Observatory
Configuring and Using Observatory (Optional) 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.
Page 198 Chapter 8 — Configuring the Library Notes User Guide 91090000...
Page 199: Chapter 9 - Configuring And Using Encryption
Chapter 9 Configuring and Using Encryption This chapter describes configuring and using BlueScale Encryption Basic Edition, which is included with the Spectra T200, T380, and T680 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 200: Site-Specific Decisions
Chapter 9 — Configuring and Using Encryption Site-Specific Decisions To determine a BlueScale Encryption strategy appropriate for your site and your data, decide on the security level appropriate for your site, and the amount and kinds of data to encrypt. Then you can make some choices about how best to implement BlueScale Encryption.
Page 201 BlueScale Encryption Overview BlueScale Standard Edition For sites with a primary goal of securing data while it is transported to a remote site and stored there, or only for data that will be stored for a long period of time, BlueScale Standard Edition works well.
Page 202: Passwords And Other Identifiers
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 203: Site Security Example: Low Security Site
BlueScale Encryption Overview Password(s) for Key Import and Export Passwords are also used to encrypt keys for export and when importing previously exported keys. This feature is only available after you log into the library as a superuser and enter the encryption password. Your site may want to consider whether to create different rules for these passwords, such as requiring that these passwords are longer than the encryption access password(s), and therefore more secure.
Page 204: Configuring Encryption
Chapter 9 — Configuring and Using 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 205: Log Into The Encryption Application
Configuring Encryption Log Into the Encryption Application 1. Log in as a superuser, then select Security > Encryption. The Encryption User Login screen displays. Note: No login or password is required the first time you log into the Encryption application. Figure 124 The Encryption User Login screen.
Page 206: Configure The Encryption Initialization Mode And Password
Chapter 9 — Configuring and Using Encryption Configure the Encryption Initialization Mode and Password 1. From the Encryption Configuration screen, select Configure. The Encryption Settings screen displays. Note: If the partition does not include either an encryption-enabled F-QIP or encryption-enabled LTO drives, you will not see the Encryption screen described in this section.
Page 207: 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 208 Chapter 9 — Configuring and Using Encryption 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.
Page 209: Assigning The Encryption Key To A Partition
Assigning the Encryption Key to a Partition SSIGNING THE NCRYPTION EY TO A ARTITION 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 210 Chapter 9 — Configuring and Using Encryption Enable Encryption Using an F-QIP 1. From the Chambers and Drives screen in the partition configuration 143), select Next. sequence (see Configuring an F-QIP Partition on page The Encryption screen displays. Note: If the partition can support encryption, the available encryption choices depend on the hardware assigned to the partition.
Page 211 Assigning the Encryption Key to a Partition 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: If the partition can support encryption, the encryption choices that display and are available depend on the hardware for the partition.
Page 212: 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 213 Note: 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. To send the key to a recipient who is not already listed as mail...
Page 214: Verify Backups Of Encryption Keys
Chapter 9 — Configuring and Using Encryption 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.
Page 215: Protect The Key
Exporting and Protecting Keys Protect the Key Make sure you track, in conformance with your security plan, where you store the key and who received an email message with the key. Also keep track of the password used when you exported the key. Make sure you keep a record of the password created when exporting the key.
Page 216: Restoring Encrypted Data
Chapter 9 — Configuring and Using Encryption 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 ______...
Page 217: The Required Key Is Stored In The Library
Restoring Encrypted Data 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. Load the tape to be decrypted into the library. 2.
Page 218 Chapter 9 — Configuring and Using Encryption 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.
Page 219: Using The Endura Decryption Utility
Important in the library. It can also decrypt data that was encrypted by encryption-capable QIPs in Spectra Logic libraries as long as the data was not compressed. Refer to the BlueScale Encryption User Guide for detailed information about using EDU.
Page 220: Deleting An Encryption Key
Chapter 9 — Configuring and Using Encryption ELETING AN NCRYPTION BlueScale Encryption Basic Edition only supports storing a single encryption key in the library. You must first delete the key currently stored in the library before you can create the new key and assign it to one or more partitions (see Assigning the Encryption Key to a Partition on page...
Page 221: Recycling Media
Recycling Media ECYCLING EDIA LTO-4 drives require that all data encrypted and written to a single tape use the same encryption key—that is, a single key is associated with all the encrypted data on an individual tape. After encrypted data is written to a tape, the drive will not overwrite the data using a different encryption key until you recycle the tape through BlueScale Encryption.
Page 222 Chapter 9 — Configuring and Using Encryption 3. Select Recycle Encryption Media. The Select Media to Recycle screen displays. Note: The Recycle Encryption Media option is available on the Import/ Export screen when the selected partition is using drive-based encryption. Figure 135 The Select Media to Recycle screen.
Page 223: Autosupport Overview
Chapter 10 AutoSupport This chapter describes how to configure and use AutoSupport with your library. All AutoSupport functionality included with your library purchase. UPPORT VERVIEW AutoSupport configures the library to automatically contact library users with messages or when specific events occur. It can also be used to open or update a support ticket and send it to a specified recipient or to SpectraGuard Support.
Page 224 Chapter 10 — AutoSupport Critical Alarms Configures the library to automatically send critical event alarms to the AutoSupport profile that is selected as the AutoSend recipient. The library to automatically generates and submits Auto Support Log sets whenever any of the following critical events occurs. Motion Restart –...
Page 225: Configuring Autosupport
AutoSupport, use the RLC or a keyboard attached to the LCM. 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...
Page 226: Autosupport Profiles
Chapter 10 — 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 227 Configuring AutoSupport Creating or Modifying a Profile 1. Select New Profile to create a new profile or select Edit Profile to modify an existing profile. The Company Information screen displays. Figure 139 AutoSupport Company Information screen. Complete the information in this screen. The information marked with an asterisk (*) is required.
Page 228 Figure 140 AutoSupport Contact Information screen. Enter the information for your contact person in the fields provided. This information determines how Spectra Logic contacts this person. 3. Select Next. The System and Mail Information screen displays. Figure 141 AutoSupport System and Mail Information screen.
Page 229 Configuring AutoSupport 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. Figure 142 The Save Profile screen.
Page 230: Configure Alarms
Chapter 10 — 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 Figure 137 on page 226).
Page 231: Configure Log Set Forwarding
Configuring AutoSupport 4. If desired, 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 232: Using Autosupport
343), call SpectraGuard Technical Support after submitting the AutoSupport ticket (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 1. If you plan to save the ticket information to a USB key, insert the device into the LCM’s USB port (see Figure 10 on page 35).
Page 233 Using AutoSupport 5. Select Send Log Set. The AutoSupport Profiles screen displays. Figure 147 AutoSupport Profiles screen. 6. Click the Select button next to the profile for the main contact person for the issue. The Select Ticket Type screen displays. Note: The option to create a new Hardware Health Monitor ticket is not available.
Page 234 Chapter 10 — AutoSupport 7. If you do not need to make any changes to the contact person’s information for this support ticket, proceed to Step If you need to temporarily change the contact person’s information for this ticket, select Profile Data. The Profile Summary screen displays.
Page 235 When completed, the AutoSupport Profiles screen displays. When Spectra Logic receives the request, a ticket is opened and an email response is sent to the user with a ticket number. A support technician evaluates the ticket’s urgency as well as the level of the user’s service agreement, then telephones the user promptly.
Page 236: Updating Existing Support Tickets
Chapter 10 — AutoSupport Updating Existing Support Tickets Follow these steps to update a ticket that you have already opened with SpectraGuard Technical Support. Updating a ticket is particularly useful for mailing new logs to Technical Support. Note: You must have the reference number for the existing ticket— which you receive when you open the ticket—and the information you are sending must be related to that ticket.
Page 237 When completed, the AutoSupport Profiles screen displays. When Spectra Logic receives the request, a ticket is opened and an email response is sent to the user with a ticket number. A support technician evaluates the ticket’s urgency as well as the level of the user’s service agreement, then telephones the user promptly.
Page 238 Chapter 10 — AutoSupport Notes User Guide 91090000...
Page 239 AutoSupport or otherwise contact SpectraGuard Technical Support. Note: For additional suggestions or for troubleshooting problems that are not covered in this guide, search Spectra Logic’s online Technical Support Knowledge Base located at www.spectralogic.com/knowledgebase. Note: If an error code displays on the library’s touch screen, look up its definition using Spectra Logic’s interactive Sense Code Lookup...
Page 240: Checking Messages
Message icons. The System Messages screen displays. Messages icon Figure 151 The System Messages screen. 2. Read the message(s), and follow any recommended steps. If you need assistance, contact SpectraGuard Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page User Guide 91090000...
Page 241: Bluescale Hardware Health Monitoring
225). At a minimum, configure SpectraGuard Technical Support as a mail recipient if you want the library to email AutoSupport ticket requests to Spectra Logic. 3. If necessary, configure one or more AutoSupport profiles (see AutoSupport Profiles on page 226).
Page 242 Chapter 11 — 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: The option to save the ticket to USB is only displayed if you plug a USB key in to the LCM’s USB port before you select Send AutoSupport Ticket.
Page 243 BlueScale Hardware Health Monitoring 9. If you do not need to make any changes to the contact person’s information for this support ticket, skip to Step If you need to temporarily change the contact person’s information for this ticket, select Profile Data. The Profile Summary screen displays (see Figure 149 on page 234).
Page 244: Viewing Hardware Health Monitoring (Hhm) Data
Chapter 11 — 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 245 Sends the report to a previously configured mail recipient. Use the drop-down list to select the recipient for the report file. 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 246 Chapter 11 — Library Troubleshooting 8. Select Run Utility. After a brief delay, the Utility Results screen displays the current HHM data. Scroll as necessary to view all of the data. Figure 159 The HHM: View Data Utility Results screen. 9.
Page 247: Checking The Library Firmware Versions
Figure 160 The Package Update screen. 2. Compare the current package level (circled in Figure 160) to the latest firmware package available for the library on the Spectra Logic Web site at www.spectralogic.com/downloads. Note: The most current information on updated firmware packages...
Page 248: Checking Component Firmware Versions
Chapter 11 — Library Troubleshooting HECKING OMPONENT IRMWARE ERSIONS Note: This procedure is not necessary or helpful unless recommended by SpectraGuard Technical Support. 1. From the toolbar menu, select Maintenance > Tools. The Maintenance Tools screen displays. Figure 161 The Maintenance Tools screen. 2.
Page 249: Calibrating The Touch Screen
4. Select Run Utility. The Utility Results screen displays, showing a list of the firmware levels for all installed components. Figure 163 The Firmware Levels Utility Results screen. 5. Email this information to SpectraGuard Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 5) for advanced troubleshooting. ALIBRATING THE OUCH CREEN If the touch points on the library’s touch screen do not properly align with...
Page 250: Capturing Traces
Chapter 11 — Library Troubleshooting APTURING RACES Spectra Logic uses traces to help diagnose problems with the library. You only need to capture traces when instructed to do so by SpectraGuard Technical Support. Emailing Trace Results If you plan to email trace results directly from the...
Page 251: Resetting Components
Resetting Components 5. Choose any combination of the following options: Mail Results To – email results to the selected recipient. Select an email recipient from the drop-down menu. Save results to Compact Flash file – Save results in the library’s LCM compact flash card.
Page 252: Resetting The Lcm
Chapter 11 — Library Troubleshooting Resetting the LCM To reset the LCM, insert the tip of a toothpick or other similar non- conductive object into the hole on the back of the LCM to press the reset button. Do not use a metallic object to reset the LCM. You may inadvertently cause an Caution electrical short inside the module.
Page 253: Restoring The Library Configuration
Restoring the Library Configuration ESTORING THE IBRARY ONFIGURATION If you have valid backups of the library’s configuration and MLM database, you can use them to restore the library in the event of a disaster. You can also uses these backups to restore the library if problems require you to replace the LCM or the LCM’s compact flash card.
Page 254 Chapter 11 — Library Troubleshooting 5. Select Next. The Utilities screen refreshes to show a list of the advanced utilities. 6. Scroll through the list of advanced utilities and select Restore Library Configuration from Auto Save. The screen refreshes to show the details for the utility.
Page 255 Restoring the Library Configuration If you entered option keys after the creation date of the auto save file you used, you will need to use the Option Enablement pane of the System Configuration screen to re-enter those keys (see Enabling Purchased Options on page 176).
Page 256: Restoring The Library Configuration Using A Saved Configuration
Chapter 11 — Library Troubleshooting 7. Select Save. The Share Library Services screen redisplays. 8. Repeat Step 2 through Step 6, this time increasing the number of storage chambers assigned to the partition by the number of missing magazines. 9. Review the information on the screen and confirm that all settings are correct for this partition’s configuration.
Page 257: Restoring The Mlm Database
Restoring the Library Configuration 5. Scroll through the list of advanced utilities and select one of the following, as applicable for your situation: Upload Backup Configuration. Use the button at the top of the screen to upload a configuration file that has been saved on a computer to a temporary location in the library memory.
Page 258: Troubleshooting Blockages
Chapter 11 — Library Troubleshooting 3. Log into the library with superuser or administrator privileges. 4. Select Maintenance > Tools > Utilities. The Utilities screen displays. 5. Select Show Advanced. The Advanced Utilities Confirmation screen displays. 6. Select Next. The Utilities screen refreshes to show the advanced Utilities screen.
Page 259: Access The Library Interior To Check For Blockages
Risk of electrical shock. Hazardous moving parts. Use caution when removing the Warning library’s front or side panels. Spectra Logic recommends turning off the power to the library before removing the front or side panels. German: Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages. Gefährliche bewegliche Teile. Seien Sie vorsichtig, wenn Sie die Bibliothek der Vorder-oder Seitenwänden.
Page 260: Before You Begin
Chapter 11 — Library Troubleshooting Before You Begin Capture all available traces (see Capturing Traces on page 250). Trace data generated by the library or other components may be lost when you perform a reset, making diagnosing problems difficult. Power down the library (see Power Off the Library on page 78).
Page 261 Access the Library Interior to Check for Blockages 4. Using your fingers or a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen, but do not remove, the two knurled screws securing the bottom of the library front panel to the chassis. Knurled screws Figure 171 Removing the front panel screws. 5.
Page 262 Chapter 11 — Library Troubleshooting Remove the Chamber Shelves To access the transporter inside the library, you must remove any TeraPack magazines or RXT media packs that are stored in the chambers at the front of the library, then remove the chamber shelves. 1.
Page 263 Access the Library Interior to Check for Blockages 4. Remove some or all of the chamber shelves in the front of the library to provide clear access to the interior. a. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen, but not remove, the two screws securing the shelf retaining bar to the chassis (shown in Figure 174).
Page 264: Access The Interior From The Side
Chapter 11 — Library Troubleshooting Access the Interior from the Side To access the transporter from the side of the library, use the following steps to remove the access panels on the right side of the chassis (as viewed from the front). 1.
Page 265: Reinstall The Chamber Shelves And Front Panel
Access the Library Interior to Check for Blockages Reinstall the Chamber Shelves and Front Panel If you accessed the interior of the library from the front, use the steps in the following sections to reinstall the chamber shelves, fan assembly, and front panel.
Page 266 Chapter 11 — Library Troubleshooting b. Orient the back of the shelf toward the inside of the library and the left edge angled slightly upward so that the right front tab clears the front edge of the chassis. Slide the shelf into the chassis so that the top edges fit into the slots in the rear mounting tabs and the front tabs fit into the slots in the front of the chassis.
Page 267 Access the Library Interior to Check for Blockages 2. Reinstall the shelf retaining bar and tighten the screws. Note: The shelves located behind the fan assembly do not use retaining bars. Note: Do not insert any media you removed from the chambers at this point.
Page 268 Chapter 11 — Library Troubleshooting c. Finger-tighten the knurled nut (see Figure 173 on page 262) on the left side of the fan assembly to secure the assembly to the chassis. Install the Front Panel 1. Grasp the left and right edges of the front panel and lift it into position on the front of the chassis.
Page 269: Install The Side Access Panels
Access the Library Interior to Check for Blockages 4. Engage the tabs with the slots in the front of the library, then slide the cover downward. Push the upper edge of the cover toward the front panel until the magnets secure it to the front panel. Push inward Slide downward Figure 182 Install the filter cover.
Page 270: Power On The Library
Chapter 11 — Library Troubleshooting Power On the Library Press and hold the front panel power button for two to three seconds until the button’s LED illuminates. Wait while the library completes its power- on sequence, which takes about five minutes (depending on the library configuration).
Page 271: Configuring Emulation
Configuring Emulation ONFIGURING MULATION If your backup software or operating system does not specifically support the T200, T380, and T680 library or using an Inquiry string of “SPECTRA PYTHON,” you can configure the library to emulate another type of library. Because most backup applications are certified for one or more of these libraries, using the emulation mode may allow these applications to support the library.
Page 272 Create a custom emulation. Select User Define, then enter the Vendor and Model in the appropriate fields. Note: Spectra Logic recommends using the preset SPECTRA PYTHON. 5. Select Next. The Robotic Control Path screen displays listing the QIPs and/or direct-attach drives currently installed in the library.
Page 273: Chapter 12 - Drive Troubleshooting
Try these troubleshooting procedures before you open a support ticket with SpectraGuard Technical Support. Note: For additional suggestions or for troubleshooting problems that are not covered in this guide, search the Spectra Logic’s online Technical Support Knowledge Base located at www.spectralogic.com/knowledgebase. Note: If an error code displays on the library’s touch screen, look up its...
Page 274: Troubleshooting All Drive Types
Chapter 12 — Drive Troubleshooting 2. Select Detail next to the drive you want to check. The Drive Details screen displays. Figure 186 The Drive Details screen. 3. Use the information on the Drive Details screen to troubleshoot drive problems. Troubleshooting All Drive Types on page 274 Troubleshooting LTO Tape Drives on page 275 Troubleshooting RXT Drives on page 293...
Page 275: Troubleshooting Lto Tape Drives
2. Refer to the following table to interpret the information on the Drive Details screen. 3. If the drive is in an error state, contact SpectraGuard Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page Detail Field Description POST Status Indicates whether the drive successfully completed its power-on self-tests (POST).
Page 276: Interpreting The Lto Status Led
IBM’s web site, search for Tape Diagnostic Tool to locate and download the software and the user guide. Contact Spectra Guard Support if you need assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page Note: Make sure you install ITDT on a server that can access the library’s tape drives.
Page 277: Interpreting The Display Character
Media and Accessories on page 333. Note: Spectra Logic recommends cleaning all of the tape drives in the library whenever you replace the air filter, whether or not the drive indicates that cleaning is required. WORM Media Errors LTO-4 and LTO-3 drives support using WORM media.
Page 278 Diagnostic Tool to locate and download the software and the user guide. Contact Spectra Guard Support if you need assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page Note: Make sure you install ITDT on a server that can access the library’s tape drives.
Page 279 Troubleshooting LTO Tape Drives Code Cause and Solution Firmware problem. The tape drive determined that a firmware error occurred. Perform the following: 1. Use ITDT to collect a drive dump. 2. Power the tape drive off and on, then retry the operation that produced the error. 3.
Page 280 Chapter 12 — Drive Troubleshooting Code Cause and Solution If the tape cartridge is the correct media type, perform the following action: (cont.) Problems Writing Data on Cartridge with Known Volume Serial Number Retry the operation with a different cartridge. If the operation succeeds, the original cartridge was defective.
Page 281 Troubleshooting LTO Tape Drives Code Cause and Solution High probability of media error; an error occurred because of a faulty tape cartridge. Ensure the tape cartridge is the correct media type: LTO-1 tape cartridges are not supported in Ultrium-4 tape drives. Drive will not accept an expired cleaning cartridge.
Page 282 Chapter 12 — Drive Troubleshooting Code Cause and Solution Two drives on the Fibre Channel loop have the same AL-PA. The Fibre Channel port connection is off-line. The drive detected a configuration error prior to an encryption operation. The Fibre Channel drive’s dip switch 3 is set to ON and the drive doesn’t see light, or a related diagnostic failed on not seeing light.
Page 283 Troubleshooting LTO Tape Drives Code Cause and Solution Firmware problem. The tape drive determined that a firmware error occurred. Perform the following: Note: Do not force a new dump; one already exists. 1. Collect a drive dump from one of the following: The server’s SCSI interface –...
Page 284 Chapter 12 — Drive Troubleshooting Code Cause and Solution Tape drive or media error. The tape drive determined that an error occurred, but it cannot isolate the error to faulty hardware or to the tape cartridge. Perform the following action: For Problems with Writing Data: If the problem occurred while the tape drive was writing data to the tape, and if you know the volume serial number (located on the cartridge label) of the tape cartridge that was...
Page 285 Troubleshooting LTO Tape Drives Code Cause and Solution For Problems with Reading Data: (cont.) If the problem occurred while the tape drive was reading data from the tape, and if you know the volume serial number of the tape cartridge, perform one of the following procedures: If another tape drive is available, insert the cartridge into the other unit and retry the operation:...
Page 286 Chapter 12 — Drive Troubleshooting Code Cause and Solution 0, c, b, No error or message assigned. There may be a problem with the single-character display h, E, or (SCD). Turn the power off, then on and determine whether all segments on the SCD are lit. If so, you may have a down-level version of your 3580 Tape Drive’s firmware or this book.
Page 287 Troubleshooting LTO Tape Drives Code Cause and Solution Power problem. The externally supplied power is approaching the specified voltage limits (the tape drive is still operating) or is outside the specified voltage limits (the tape drive is not operating). Make sure that the library’s power connector is properly seated. If the problem persists, contact SpectraGuard Technical Support.
Page 288 Chapter 12 — Drive Troubleshooting Code Cause and Solution Tape drive or media error. The tape drive determined that an error occurred, but it cannot isolate the error to faulty hardware or to the tape cartridge. Perform the following action: For Problems with Writing Data: If the problem occurred while the tape drive was writing data to the tape, and if you know the volume serial number (located on the cartridge label) of the tape cartridge that was loaded in...
Page 289: Troubleshooting Sdlt Tape Drives
Drive Details screen. All of the LEDs flash rapidly and simultaneously when the drive malfunctions. 3. If the drive is in an error state, contact SpectraGuard Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 5).Select Configuration > Drives. T200, T380, and T680 Libraries December 2008...
Page 290: Interpreting The Sdlt Leds
Chapter 12 — Drive Troubleshooting Interpreting the SDLT LEDs The following table describes the states for the SDLT LEDs and their meaning. Color Indication Explanation Drive Orange The Drive Density LED on page 290. Density or Green Drive Status Green Flashing The tape drive is in use, which includes functions such as: The tape is moving.
Page 291: Sdlt Tape Drive Cleaning
Cleaning a Tape Drive on page 306 to clean the drive. Note: Spectra Logic recommends cleaning all of the tape drives in the library whenever you replace the air filter, whether or not the drive indicates that cleaning is required.
Page 292: Interpreting Sait Leds
306 to clean the drive. Note: Spectra Logic recommends cleaning all of the tape drives in the library whenever you replace the air filter, whether or not the drive indicates that cleaning is required. If cleaning is required, use only a certified SAIT cleaning cartridge. To...
Page 293: Troubleshooting Rxt Drives
If regarding the RXT drive, cycle the power on the RXT drive. Firmware Error Gather traces and debug files using diagnostics. Spectra Logic recommends using the Web interface for these RXT Drive Hardware procedures, but you may also access them through the serial Error interface.
Page 294 Chapter 12 — Drive Troubleshooting Code Meaning Resolution RXT Media Hardware Send the message to SpectraGuard Technical Support with trace Warning and debug files. RXT Drive or RXT Send the message to SpectraGuard Technical Support with trace Media Hardware and debug files. Warning RXT Media Degraded Determine which drive is impaired and send trace and debug files...
Page 295: Chapter 13 - Maintaining The Library & Drives
Contacting Spectra Logic on page Note: Spectra Logic recommends keeping a new fan filter on site to use for replacement as often as is necessary. To purchase a new fan filter, contact your sales representative or visit the Spectra Logic...
Page 296: Preparing For Replacement
Chapter 13 — Maintaining the Library & Drives Preparing for Replacement Required Tools and Materials You need a new air filter, P.N. 90949025, to complete this procedure. Guidelines for Continuing Operations It is safe to continue normal library operations, such as backups, while replacing the air filter.
Page 297 Push inward Figure 189 Install the filter cover. Note: Clean the tape drives. After replacing the filter, Spectra Logic recommends cleaning all of the tape drives in the library (see Manually Cleaning a Tape Drive on page 309).
Page 298: Updating Library Firmware
193) Note: 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. Confirm that all of the following conditions are met before beginning...
Page 299: Update The Firmware
Updating Library Firmware Update the Firmware After all backup processes have completed, all backup software daemons are stopped, and you have the latest firmware on hand, you are ready to update the library firmware. Use the following steps to update the library with the latest firmware package.
Page 300 Select Spectra Logic to download a firmware package from Spectra Logic’s server to the LCM compact flash card and then install it. Note: The Spectra Logic option is only available if the library has a connection to the internet. Select a previously configured firmware package server, if you have...
Page 301 Updating Library Firmware 8. Select Next. The Select Package screen displays. The Select Package screen lists the file names of the firmware package available on the selected source. The file names begin with the firmware version, followed with the date of release in YYYYMMDD format and either an F for Full Release or an I for Incremental Release.
Page 302: Managing Firmware Packages
Chapter 13 — Maintaining the Library & Drives 11. Select Update. A progress screen displays for the duration of the update process, which may take several minutes. When completed, the Package Results screen displays, showing that the update completed successfully. 12.
Page 303: Installing Chassis Grounding
Installing Chassis Grounding 3. Select Manage Packages. The Package Files screen displays) with a list of all the package files currently stored on the LCM compact flash card. Figure 196 The Package Files screen. 4. Select the file(s) that you want to delete, then select Delete Selected. The file delete process begins.
Page 304 Chapter 13 — Maintaining the Library & Drives Use the following steps to install the cord lock on a AC power cord where it connects to the library. 1. Using a #2 Phillips screw driver, loosen, but do not remove, the two screws securing the cord lock assembly to the AC switch plate.
Page 305 Installing Chassis Grounding 4. Slide the clamp over the AC power cord and reinstall the screws and kep nuts to secure the clamp to the cord. Figure 199 Assembled cord lock with power cord (removed from AC switch plate for clarity). 5.
Page 306: Install A Grounding Wire
Chapter 13 — Maintaining the Library & Drives Install a Grounding Wire If the supply end of the power cord cannot be locked to prevent an accidental disconnect, install a permanent grounding wire to connect the library chassis to earth ground. A 10 foot (3 meter), 14 gauge coated grounding wire, 10-32 screw, and star washer are supplied with the library.
Page 307: Determine Whether Cleaning Is Required
Cleaning a Tape Drive Determine Whether Cleaning is Required Clean the library’s tape drives when any of the following occurs: The drive indicates that it needs cleaning (see Chapter 12 – Drive Troubleshooting) by sending a message to the backup software. The Cleaning Status on the Drive Details screen indicates that the drive requires cleaning (see Figure 203 on page...
Page 308: How To Proceed
Chapter 13 — Maintaining the Library & Drives 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 309: Manually Cleaning A Tape Drive
Cleaning a Tape Drive Manually Cleaning a Tape Drive The process for loading a cleaning cartridge into the tape drive depends on whether or not a cleaning partition is associated with the partition containing the drive you need to clean. No Cleaning Partition Present Before you can begin the cleaning process, a cleaning cartridge must be available in the partition containing the drive to be cleaned.
Page 310 Chapter 13 — Maintaining the Library & Drives 5. Check the Drive Information screen to confirm that the cleaning was successful. If the cleaning cartridge was expended before the cleaning started, the tape drive automatically ejects the cartridge and does not perform the cleaning.
Page 311: Tracking Cleaning Cartridge Use
The drives in the library may occasionally require firmware updates. When they do, Spectra Logic will send you information on when and how to update the drives. To ensure that updated drive firmware has been...
Page 312 Chapter 13 — Maintaining the Library & Drives Notes User Guide 91090000...
Page 313: Backing Up The Spectra Library Metadata
Appendix A Best Practices This chapter reviews best practices for operating the library and working with media. Backing Up the Spectra Library Metadata Working with Media on page 318 Operating in Gigabit Ethernet Environments on page 330 ACKING P THE PECTRA IBRARY ETADATA...
Page 314 Appendix A — Best Practices Use the following Metadata Backup Procedure to protect your library and your encrypted data. 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.
Page 315: Saved Configuration Files
Backing Up the Spectra Library Metadata 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. Methods for Creating Backups of Your Library Metadata on page 317 describes the methods in more detail.
Page 316: Examples Of Saved Configuration Files
Appendix A — Best Practices Examples of Saved Configuration Files The following figures show examples of the files that display when you check your USB memory device/email. Encryption key data—T380-SF2.bsk Note: The screen shown in Figure 205 also includes the SavedMLMDB and SavedConfigs folders.
Page 317: Methods For Creating Backups Of Your Library Metadata
Backing Up the Spectra Library Metadata Saved configuration data with the CFG extension located in the folder, where in this \SavedConfigs\<date-time> <date-time> example is 2008-08-20 11_24_06. Figure 207 Saved configuration data files. Methods for Creating Backups of Your Library Metadata Use the following methods to create backup copies of all your library’s metadata.
Page 318: Working With Media
Spectra Logic. Use Only Spectra Logic Approved Tape Media Do not use any media that has not been approved by Spectra Logic for use in the Spectra T200, T380, and T680 libraries. To ensure the best possible performance, use Spectra Logic Certified media.
Page 319: Using Tape Media In The Library
Working with Media Using Tape Media in the Library This section describes the best practices for handling tape media. 1. Make sure that the entry/exit pool contains one or more empty TeraPack magazines. This is particularly important when your backup software ejects tape cartridges from a partition.
Page 320: Storing Tape Media
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 321 Working with Media The library contains 15 full TeraPack magazines and two empty TeraPack magazines. Two magazines containing 20 cartridges worth of backup data are sent off site every Friday. After the data has aged two weeks, the media is returned to the library and re-used.
Page 322 Appendix A — Best Practices Initial Installation of Media 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.
Page 323 Working with Media End of Week 2 The backup 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. Operator tasks: Results of operator tasks: Export the 2 full...
Page 324 Appendix A — Best Practices Operator tasks: Results of operator tasks: Export the 2 full Off-site storage: TeraPack magazines 4 full TeraPack from the entry/exit magazines pool. Import 2 full Entry/Exit pool: TeraPack magazines 2 chambers, each containing an into the entry/exit empty TeraPack magazine.
Page 325: Rxt Media Best Practices
RXT Media Best Practices RXT M EDIA RACTICES This section describes best practices for using RXT media and managing your media inventory. Before beginning, read RAID Overview on page 325 Optimizing Performance on page 326 Handling RXT Media on page 328 Using RXT Media in the Library on page 327 RAID Overview RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of combining...
Page 326: Optimizing Performance
Appendix A — Best Practices RAID 1 (Disk Mirroring) – Duplicate copies of data are written to multiple disks to ensure continuous availability. RAID 1 provides moderate performance and full redundancy. Duplicate copies of data are simultaneously written to two separate disks. If one disk fails, the identical copy on the remaining disk provides continued access to your data.
Page 327: Using Rxt Media In The Library
RXT drives cannot be directly configured to alter performance. All performance tuning must be done through your operating system and backup software. To maximize performance with RXT, Spectra Logic recommends using a 256KB block size (or larger) in your backup application.
Page 328: Handling Rxt Media
If you plan to ship an RXT media pack, make sure that you have a proper shipping container and that you use adequate packing material. The RXT Media Pack carrying cases available from Spectra Logic are designed for safely transporting RXT media off site and are compatible with Iron Mountain.
Page 329: Storing Rxt Media
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...
Page 330: Operating In Gigabit Ethernet Environments
Best performance is achieved by setting these values to their maximum value. Supported Optical SFPs Spectra Logic recommends using quad-rate SFPs with all E-QIPs. Supported Copper SFPs Copper RJ-45 SFPs are supported on the G3 E-QIP. Copper SFPs are designed for use with Gigabit Ethernet connections only and are not for use with Fibre Channel connections.
Page 331: Media And Media Accessories
Appendix B Media & Upgrades This appendix describes items that are available for purchase in addition to the base Spectra T200, T380, and T680 library. To contact a Spectra Logic sales representative at any time, see Contacting Spectra Logic on page...
Page 332: Approved Media
— Approved Media Do not use any type of media that has not been approved by Spectra Logic for use in the Spectra T200, T380, and T680 libraries. Spectra Logic only supports media produced by IBM, HP, Fuji, Maxell, Sony, and Caution TDK.
Page 333: Media And Accessories
Cleaning cartridges are available in TeraPacks containing either five or ten cartridges. Bar code labels (in series of 300) – Spectra Logic offers high-contrast, high-resolution labels for reliable operation. Labels are available either with a standard bar code numbering sequence or with a custom bar code numbering sequence.
Page 334: Library Option Upgrades
TeraPack magazines or RXT media packs to fill the added chambers. Capacity upgrades can be purchased at any time from the Spectra Logic Web site. If you purchase chambers using CoD that exceed the amount of space left...
Page 335: Before Purchasing An Option
Observatory The Observatory suite of management tools gives you the ability to manage multiple Spectra Logic libraries from one screen with customized viewing of alerts or failures. Built on the BlueScale environment, the Observatory tools provide full management access to configuration and operation of one or more Spectra Logic libraries from anywhere using a web browser.
Page 336: Hardware Expansion And Upgrades
USB key You can use USB key when upgrading the library’s firmware package or as a troubleshooting tool for use as instructed by Technical Support. USB key are available for purchase from Spectra Logic for a nominal charge. EPLACEABLE OMPONENTS Some library components are extremely easy to remove and install.
Page 337: Appendix C - Service And Support
SpectraGuard ™ Technical Support provides comprehensive on-site maintenance by Spectra Logic’s worldwide support team. Years in the industry have provided the technical support team with extensive experience in diagnosing and correcting problems with libraries, drives, operating systems, networks, and backup software packages.
Page 338: If You Have A Problem With Your Library
Appendix C — Service and Support AVE A ROBLEM IBRARY Before taking any action with SpectraGuard Technical Support, attempt to resolve the problem yourself using the following steps: 1. Review the System Messages, if possible (see Checking Messages on page 240), and take any action described in the message(s).
Page 339: Opening A Support Ticket
To use AutoSupport, see Using AutoSupport on page 232. 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 340 Spectra Logic Web site at Shipping. www.spectralogic.com/returns. When you receive confirmation from Spectra 2. Return the completed form to Spectra Logic Logic, follow the instructions given to prepare using one of the following methods: the component for pickup by the shipper.
Page 341: Repair Policy: Warranty
OLICY ARRANTY Spectra Logic warrants the library to be in good working order for a period of one full year from the date of shipment from Spectra Logic or an authorized Spectra Logic dealer. Should this product fail to be in good...
Page 342: Standard Service
If this product is not in good working condition as warranted above, your sole remedy shall be replacement or repair as provided above. In no event will Spectra Logic be liable to you for any damages, including any lost profits, lost savings, or other incidental or...
Page 343: Advanced Service Options
Service or Four-Hour Response On-Site Service. ASM allows for a select group of parts to be stocked at the customer’s site, in turn allowing the customer to make immediate repairs with telephone assistance from Spectra Logic. T200, T380, and T680 Libraries December 2008...
Page 344 Appendix C — Service and Support Notes User Guide 91090000...
Page 345: Appendix D - Specifications
Appendix D Specifications This appendix provides specifications for the Spectra T200, T380, and T680 libraries and drives, as well as the media used in the library: Library Specifications, below Interface Specifications on page 355 Tape Drive and Media Specifications on page 358 RXT Drive and Media Pack Specifications on page 367 Note: The specifications in this chapter are subject to change without...
Page 346: Data Storage Capacity
Appendix D — Specifications Data Storage Capacity The T200, T380, and T680 libraries provide flexible storage capacity that expands from a minimum of one media pack up to the maximum storage capacity of the library, as shown in the following table. The information in the table assumes that only one type of drive and media is installed in the library.
Page 347: Size And Weight
Library Specifications Size and Weight The following table shows the size and weight specifications for the library. Parameter Specification T200 T380 T680 Height 35 in. (89 cm) 49 in. (125 cm) 80.5 in. (204,5 cm) Width Chassis 17.5 in. (44.4 cm) 17.5 in.
Page 348: Shipping Size And Weight
Appendix D — Specifications Shipping Size and Weight The following table provides the approximate dimensions and weights of the pallet and boxes used to ship the library. Parameter Specification Library Box Height T200 and T380 65 in. (165 cm) T680 93 in.
Page 349: Power Specifications
The power cords included with the library are considered part of the library and cannot be used with any other equipment. See Supply-end Connector Types on page 351 for the different types of cords available from Spectra Logic. T200, T380, and T680 Libraries December 2008...
Page 350 Appendix D — Specifications in North America 100–130 VAC Power Cord for Use The power cables included with library are standard, three conductor, 14-gauge AC power cords safe for 100-volt to 130-volt use in the United States and Canada. The cable has a molded NEMA 5-15P male connector to plug into the wall and an IEC 60320-C19 female connector to plug into the library.
Page 351: Supply-End Connector Types
Supply-end Connector Types The type of connector on the other end of the cord depends on the country. The following table shows the Spectra Logic part numbers for power cords with the connector types used in each country on the supply-end.
Page 352 Appendix D — Specifications Power Consumption and Cooling Requirements The power and cooling requirements for the library depend on the number and type of drives installed. The following table provides the nominal and maximum power consumption specifications for the base library with no QIPs or drives installed.
Page 353: Environmental Specifications
Library Specifications Number of Drives Installed Drive Type SAIT Drives Standby Mode (Minimum) Power Consumption (Watts) Heat Dissipation (BTU/hour) 1093 1759 2425 Read/Write/Seek Mode (Maximum) Power Consumption (Watts) 1150 Heat Dissipation (BTU/hour) 1708 2817 3927 RXT Drives (RXT Gold media) Standby Mode (Minimum) Power Consumption (Watts) Heat Dissipation (BTU/hour)
Page 354: Shock And Vibration
Appendix D — Specifications The following tables list the general environmental specifications for the library. Operating Environmental Specification Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Humidity gradient Less than 10% per hour Ambient temperature 50º F to 90º F (10º C to 32º C) Maximum temperature change rate 51.8º...
Page 355: Interoperability And Software Compatibility
Interoperability and Software Compatibility You can find a complete interoperability listings and a current listing of the types of software that have been tested and proven compatible with the T200, T380, and T680 libraries on the Spectra Logic Web site at www.spectralogic.com/compatibility. NTERFACE...
Page 356: Network Interface Cables And Connectors
Ultra-3 SCSI “LVD” Fast & Wide, 68-pin Micro D male connectors a. Spectra Logic recommends using quad-rate SFPs with all E-QIPs and F-QIPs. b. If you have a 4 Gb F-QIP, you must use a 4Gb SFPs in the ports.
Page 357: Gigabit Ethernet (Iscsi) Interface (G3 E-Qips)
Interface Specifications Direct-Attach Fibre Channel Tape Drives Each direct-attach Fibre Channel tape drive has dual optical fiber ports. Only one port at a time can be used to connect the tape drive to a Fibre Channel network. If desired, the two ports can be used to create a failover configuration (see Direct Attach Fibre Channel on page 45).
Page 358: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Support
Appendix D — Specifications Universal Serial Bus (USB) Support The USB interface supports the following: USB Mass Storage Devices (for example, Flash drives) FAT file formats (FAT, FAT12, FAT 16, and FAT 32) Long file names The USB interface does not support: Keyboards Pointer devices (for example, a computer “mouse”) Cameras...
Page 359: Lto Tape Media
Tape Drive and Media Specifications LTO Tape Media The following table describes the different generations of LTO Ultrium data cartridges. Native Capacity LTO Generation Cartridge Color (Compressed Capacity) LTO-4 Green 800 GB (1.6 TB) LTO-4 WORM Two-tone, green/black LTO-3 Slate blue 400 GB (800 GB) LTO-3 WORM Two-tone, slate blue/black...
Page 360 Appendix D — Specifications The format of an LTO-4 800 GB or LTO-3 400 GB WORM tape cartridge is unlike that of standard read/write media. This unique format prevents a drive that lacks WORM-capable firmware from writing on a WORM tape cartridge. When the drive senses a WORM cartridge, the firmware prohibits the changing or altering of user data already written on the tape.
Page 361 Tape Drive and Media Specifications The BlueScale Encryption and key management interface support for LTO- 4 drive encryption is documented in the BlueScale Encryption User Guide. If you choose not to use BlueScale key management with LTO-4 encryption, you can only take advantage of LTO-4 drive-based encryption using a key management application (if any are available) that runs on a separate host, and that supports LTO-4 encryption.
Page 362: Sdlt Tape Drive Specifications
Appendix D — Specifications LTO-2 Drives Parameter Specification Sustained transfer rate 35 MB/sec native (70 MB/sec compressed) Average file access time 65 seconds Encryption capability WORM capability MTBF 250,000 hours at 100% duty cycle –17 Uncorrected error rate 1 x 10 bits Power consumption 29 watts typical (50 watts maximum)
Page 363: Sait Tape Drive Specifications
Tape Drive and Media Specifications SAIT Tape Drive Specifications Parameter Specification Tape capacity 500 GB native (1.3 TB compressed) b, c Sustained transfer rate 30 MB/sec native (78 MB/sec compressed) Average file access time 45 seconds MTBF 500,000 hours at 100% duty cycle –...
Page 364: Bar Code Label Specifications For Half-Inch Media
Appendix D — Specifications Bar Code Label Specifications for Half-Inch Media The bar code labeling scheme used on Spectra Logic certified media uses the bar code symbology of USS-39. You can obtain a complete description and definition of which of this symbology from the Automatic Identification Manufacturers (AIM) specification Uniform Symbol Specification (USS-39) and the ANSI MH10.8M-1993 ANSI Barcode...
Page 365 Tape Drive and Media Specifications Figure 2 shows the dimensional specifications for labels with the alphanumeric characters below the bar code. All dimensions are in millimeters. Note: When using bar code labels with alphanumeric characters along the bottom edge, the bar code must extend at least 13.72 mm below the top edge of the cartridge to ensure that the bar code reader can read the label.
Page 366 Appendix D — Specifications Bar codes should be eight characters plus a checksum. The bar code string is printed on the label so it is on the side toward the hub. Label stock must fit within the label recess on the face of the cartridge without curling up on the sides or ends (79 mm X 17 mm +0 or –0.8).
Page 367: Rxt Drive And Media Pack Specifications
RIVE AND EDIA PECIFICATIONS This section provides the basic specifications for Spectra Logic RXT150 drive and media packs supported by the libraries. RXT drives bring RAID- protected disk storage to the traditional tape library environment without adding complexity to the backup environment. The RXT drives use an internal RAID controller to write data to RXT media packs.
Page 368: Rxt Drive Environment Specifications
Appendix D — Specifications RXT Drive Environment Specifications The following table lists the specifications for storage temperature and other environmental requirements for RXT drives. Do not allow the temperature and humidity in the storage environment to fluctuate. Storing (Non-Operating) Environment for RXT150 Drive Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Temperature...
Page 369 RXT Drive and Media Pack Specifications Performance The following table lists the performance specification for the RXT media packs used in the library. Parameter Specification Gold RXT Media (RAID 0, 1+0, 5) Capacity options 600 GB (6 x 100 GB per drive) 1.2 TB (12 x 100 GB per drive) RAID options RAID 0, RAID 1+0, RAID 5...
Page 370 Appendix D — Specifications Notes User Guide 91090000...
Page 371: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
Spectra Logic Certified engineer or third-party provider. EU D ECLARATION OF ONFORMITY Spectra Logic Corporation 1700 North 55th Street Boulder, CO 80301 USA declare under sole responsibility that the Spectra T200 Library...
Page 372: Korean Regulatory Compliance
Appendix E — Regulatory & Safety Standards Directive Compliance EN 61000-4-8 1994 + A1:2001, Power Frequency H-field Immunity EN 61000-4-11 1994 + A1:2001, Voltage Dips and Interrupts EN 61000-3-2 2000, Power Line Harmonics EN 61000-3-3 1995, Power Line Flicker EC Low Voltage Essential health and safety requirements relating to electrical equipment Directive designed for use with certain violate limits.
Page 373: Safety Standards And Compliance
Waste of Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Directive Note: For information on recycling your Spectra library, please check the Spectra Logic web site. European Union users should contact their local waste administration for WEEE collection instructions for this product. The WEEE symbol on the back of this product indicates that...
Page 374: Restriction Of Hazardous Substances In Electrical And Electronic
Appendix E — Regulatory & Safety Standards Within participating European Union countries, special collection, recycling, and disposal arrangement have been established for this product. At the end of life, the product user should dispose of this product using special WEEE collection systems. These special systems mitigate the potential affects on the environment and human health that can result from hazardous substances that may be contained in this product.
Page 375 AutoSupport to quickly and easily contact SpectraGuard. BlueScale• Software available on Spectra Logic libraries that supports library intelligence along with the Spectra Logic encryption solution and key management. A bus is a collection of wires through which data is transmitted from one part of a computer to another (or from one device to another).
Page 376 Glossary of Terms — D A capacity-on-demand feature of Spectra Logic libraries. Purchasing and entering a key code in the library enables additional slots—chambers in the Spectra T200, T380, and T680 library—allowing for additional storage capacity. Controller Controller is another name for QIP; it is assigned to control each partition.
Page 377 Glossary of Terms — F F-QIP Fibre Channel QIP. An intelligent device that controls the library’s interface with drives over a Fibre Channel connection. It also provides the control path for motion commands from the host to the transporter. failover The automatic substitution of a functionally equivalent system component for a failed one.
Page 378 Glossary of Terms — I Internet Protocol. IP address An IP designation that the library uses when accessed remotely over the internet or an intranet. Input/output. iSCSI Internet SCSI. iSCSI implements the SCSI command protocol over a Ethernet interface (or any other IP-based network). iSCSI encapsulates standard SCSI data blocks into the IP protocol, which allows block-based SCSI data destined for disk- or tape-based storage to be transmitted over a standard IP network.
Page 379 Glossary of Terms — M Mb/sec Megabits per second, a measure of data transfer speed. MB/sec Megabytes per second, a measure of data transfer speed. media An individual tape cartridge or an RXT media pack. media pack A TeraPack magazine loaded with media or an RXT media pack. moniker The nickname an administrator assigns to an encryption key.
Page 380 Each QIP controls up to four drives in the library. Remote Library Controller. Remote management for the library. Using a specific IP address, the library can be managed using a Web browser. Return Materials Authorization. Required by Spectra Logic for the repair or exchange of any library components. robot See transporter.
Page 381 Small Computer System Interface. SCSI is an interface connection used to connect peripheral devices to computer systems. Shared Library Services. A feature of Spectra Logic libraries that allows users to allocate the library’s resources across various platforms by creating distinct partitions. See partition.
Page 382 Glossary of Terms — T subnet A division of a network into an interconnected but independent segment or domain in order to improve performance and security. superuser A category of library user with full library privileges, including the ability to configure others’ access to the library. support ticket SpectraGuard opens support tickets to record problems experienced with your library.
Page 383 Glossary of Terms — W World Wide Name (specific to Fibre Channel). A unique 48-bit or 64-bit number that identifies a connection or a set of connections to the network. A WWN is assigned for the life of a connection (device). eXtensible Markup Language.
Page 384 Glossary of Terms — X Notes User Guide 91010000...
Page 385 Index agency declarations auto-save configuration file China RoHS description EU Declaration of enable email AC power Conformity using to restore connecting to library FCC notice library cord and connector types regulatory AutoSend profile, cord locks configuring RoHS grounding AutoSupport safety requirement configure log set WEEE...
Page 386 Index – C backup software (continued) block sizes, optimizing RXT buttons (continued) performance restoring encrypted library power data blockages, QIP reset troubleshooting updating media refresh display inventory BlueScale Encryption using an RXT drive components backups, continuing while key management, description accessing the library interior overview...
Page 387 Index – C cartridges (continued) chambers (continued) cleaning partition (continued) importing into entry/exit exchanging cleaning changing number in a pool partition cartridges importing into storage description exporting cleaning pool cartridges editing partitions LTO cartridge memory importing cleaning location chip cartridges changing users MLM certified media media type...
Page 388 QIP connectivity specifications, AC example description power restoring a manual direct-attach drives USB port backup contacting Spectra Logic identifiers restoring auto- location cooling requirements saved QIP-attach drives copying firmware from USB robotic control path DC power, status LED visibility 145,...
Page 389 SAIT enabling for auto-save file SDLT 290, moniker media sales Drive Performance Monitor password to import/ Spectra Logic media sales using export technical support Drive Performance Monitor, protect against lost enabling trace results rules for creating drives...
Page 390 USB key removing for library flash codes fax numbers, Spectra Logic LTO drive cleaning LTO-2 FC drive, See Fibre Channel notification drives LTO-3 SAIT drive cleaning Fibre Channel LTO-4...
Page 391 Index – G F-QIP (continued) grouped media, advantages icons (continued) connectors Error condition groups description library users error status, MLM media enabling encryption security good status, MLM exporting configuration guarantee on Certified media Media fabric mode Information guidelines Fibre Channel keyboard addressing Maintenance...
Page 392 Index – K importing media (continued) inventory (continued) using entry/exit update after removing pool blockage labels using TAP 96, updating after an ordering custom bar code import improper packaging, charges for sequences damage viewing placement on cartridges 90, initial configuration, overview IP address initialization camera...
Page 393 Index – M library library (continued) library users AC power restoring a saved adding new connectors configuration changing logged in returning components adding capacity configuring security, configuring backing up deleting users configuration modifying existing serial number location changing configuration license, library software settings setting the IP life cycle, media...
Page 394 See also email message icons, shown on status Load Count report, mailing address, Spectra Logic messages main office, Spectra Logic locating date and time stamp maintenance LTO cartridge capacities icons, MLM media...
Page 395 Index – N MLM reports new users, privileges required to partitions (continued) create Born on Date configuration overview Cleans Remaining configure user access 145, 150, 159, Exported Media data, configuring Load Count Media Health data, for virtual Observatory Remaining Capacity libraries configuring Write Errors...
Page 396 RAID used with encryption protecting encryption description keys performance, optimizing levels for RXT media protocol support overview phone numbers, Spectra Logic Fibre Channel RAID level, impact on RXT offices iSCSI transfer rates policies purchasing rear panel components advanced service...
Page 397 Index – S removing (continued) RXT media (continued) library front panel accessing the user specifications interface side access panels supported RAID description levels repair entering information See also media RMA policy See also remote access warranty policy RMA number reports contacting technical generating for support...
Page 398 Spectra Logic description 23, configuring users contacting for virtualization default users manuals, obtaining See also partitions groups returns shipping SNMP, configuring...
Page 399 Index – T storage pool technical support configuring 143, 149, 157, advanced options description AutoSupport advantages to using exporting media contacting description importing media firmware updates inserting a TeraPack importing media for first option comparison magazine 96, time RMA number location importing media from entry/ using Knowledge Base 5,...
Page 400 Index – U toolbar options (continued) troubleshooting upgrades Partitions accessing interior adding capacity components Switch User capacity calibrate touch screen System connectivity capturing traces Tools drives drive sense codes toolbars firmware policy drives Configuration firmware, using USB drives, using Knowledge General Base QIPs...
Page 401 Restore Library Knowledge Base typing, soft keyboard Configuration library sense code typing, web browser Restore Library lookup Configuration from Auto users obtaining Spectra Logic Save adding new manuals Save Library Administrator shop Configuration changing logged in Spectra Logic configure partition...
Page 402 Index – W Notes User Guide 91010000...

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Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T200 User Manual

Chapter 1 - Library Overview

Chapter 2 - Architecture Overview

Chapter 3 - Installation Overview

Chapter 4 - Operating the Library

Chapter 5 - Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media

Chapter 6 - Media Lifecycle Management

Chapter 7 - Using Partitions

Chapter 8 - Configuring the Library

Chapter 9 - Configuring and Using Encryption

Chapter 10 - Autosupport

Chapter 11 - Library Troubleshooting

Chapter 12 - Drive Troubleshooting

Chapter 13 - Maintaining the Library & Drives

Appendix A - Best Practices

Appendix B - Media & Upgrades

Appendix C - Service and Support

Appendix D - Specifications

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