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Regulatory information
Information regarding safety and compliance marks, including CE and CSA certifications.
Minimum firmware levels for common library features
Required library firmware versions for features like LTO drives and encryption.
Contacting Dell
Information on how to contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service.
Safety and environmental notices
Danger notices
Highlights potentially lethal or extremely hazardous situations, often related to electrical hazards.
Caution notices
Alerts to potentially hazardous situations or unsafe practices that could cause injury.
Possible safety hazards
Details electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards associated with product operation.
Performing the safety inspection procedure
Step-by-step guide to complete safety checks before servicing the library unit.
Rack safety
General safety guidelines for working with rack-mounted devices and IT rack systems.
Preface
Related Publications
Lists other Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library documentation for additional information.
Overview
Introduction
Provides a high-level description of the Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library's capabilities and design.
Structure and supported library configurations
Details supported library configurations, including module quantities and rackmount options.
Components
Front panel
Description of components and controls located on the library's front panel.
Rear panel
Description of ports and connectors located on the library's rear panel.
Magazines
Information about the library's magazines and their cartridge capacity.
Power supply
Details on the library's power supply units and their LED indicators.
User interfaces
Overview of the library's two user interfaces: Management GUI and Operator Panel.
Supported tape drives
Lists the LTO tape drives implemented and qualified for use in this library.
Drive sled back panels
Description of the indicator LEDs found on the drive sleds.
Physical and logical addresses of drives
Explains how the library assigns unique addresses to indicate the physical location of drives.
Supported tape cartridges
Lists the types of LTO tape cartridges supported by the library.
Library functions
Encryption
Details on library encryption features, including Application Managed Encryption and KMIP.
Library sharing
Information on configuring the library to share robotics among multiple applications.
Path failover and load balancing
Explains features that ensure redundant communication paths and optimize resource usage.
Alerts and logging
Covers library alerts, TapeAlert support, email, remote logging, and SNMP notifications.
Network connectivity
Supported browsers
Lists supported web browsers for accessing the library's management interface.
Supported interfaces
IPv4 and IPv6 support
Details the library's support for Internet Protocol version 4 and version 6 addressing.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
Information on SNMP support for monitoring library events and status.
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
Describes the embedded web server providing the Management GUI.
Key Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP)
Explains the use of KMIP for communicating with security key management servers.
Planning
Library Layout and Location requirements
Covers requirements for library space, power, and optimal placement.
Security
Recommendations for securing the library equipment and controlling access.
Location requirements
Criteria for selecting a suitable location, including rack and power source specifications.
Physical specifications
Provides dimensions and weight details for the library modules.
Electrical specifications
Details the current, voltage, and power requirements for the library.
Equipment environmental specifications
Specifies operating and storage environmental conditions for the library.
Gas and particulate exposure
Defines acceptable levels of gaseous and particulate contamination for data centers.
Power cords
Information on selecting and using appropriate power cords for the library.
Host requirements
IP range selection
Guidance on selecting internal IP address ranges for module communication.
Persistent binding to ensure SCSI ID assignment
Explains persistent binding for stable SCSI ID assignment across reboots.
Installing
Installation Precautions
Cautions regarding product weight, personal injury, and device damage during installation.
Unpacking the Base Module and Expansion Modules
Procedure for safely unpacking the library modules from their shipping containers.
Identifying Library Module components
Steps to identify and verify all components received with the tape library.
Preparing top and bottom modules
Instructions for preparing modules by removing top and bottom covers.
Installing modules in a rack
Detailed steps for mounting library modules into a standard rack.
Installing a tabletop module
Procedure for installing a single-module library in a tabletop configuration.
Aligning and connecting modules
Ensures proper alignment for accessor movement between library modules.
Validating tape drive installation
Confirms correct installation and firmware status of tape drives.
Connecting cables
Instructions for connecting Fibre Channel and SAS interface cables.
Powering on the library
Steps to power on the library and initiate the initial setup process.
The Initial Setup process
Guides through initial library configuration, including IP, date, and administrator settings.
Initial configuration and customization
Completing library setup and customizing features via the Management GUI.
Labeling and loading tape cartridges
Recommendations for labeling cartridges and procedures for loading them.
Bulk loading magazines
Procedure for loading multiple tape cartridges into magazines.
Verifying the installation
Steps to verify firmware revision, run library verification, and save configuration.
Advanced library configuration
Utilizing advanced functions to create and manage multiple logical libraries.
Managing
The Management GUI
Overview of the Management GUI for monitoring and configuring the library.
Logging in with the Management GUI
Procedure for accessing and logging into the library's Management GUI.
Navigation Dock
Description of icons and menus within the Management GUI's navigation dock.
Status icons
Explanation of the meaning of different status icons displayed by the library.
The Operator Panel
Overview of the library's front panel controls, including buttons and LEDs.
Locating Management functions
A guide to finding specific management tasks within the Operator Panel and Management GUI.
Troubleshooting
Finding event information
How to access and view event logs for troubleshooting library issues.
Identifying a failed component
Procedure to identify faulty modules or components using UID LEDs.
Running library tests
Details on performing library verification and diagnostic tests.
Troubleshooting Guide
A table listing common problems, their symptoms, and suggested solutions.
Pre-call checklist
Steps to complete before contacting technical support for library issues.
Contacting Dell
Contact information and procedures for obtaining support from Dell.
Event codes
Explanation of the event code system and structure used for library events.
Resolving an error code
Steps to resolve error codes displayed on the Operator Panel or Management GUI.
Main error events
Details on common critical error events and their corresponding solutions.
Warning error events
Lists warning events and provides guidance on resolving them.
Configuration Change events
Logs events related to changes in library configuration settings.
Informational events
Records events that provide status updates or general information about library operations.
TapeAlert flags
Information about TapeAlert flags for monitoring tape drive status and problems.
Drive Error Codes: Single-character display (SCD)
Explains the error codes displayed on the drive's single-character display.
Upgrading and servicing
Recommended tools
Lists essential tools required for servicing and upgrading the library.
Identifying a failed component
Procedure to identify which module contains a failed component.
Internal view of library
Diagram and description of the library's internal components.
Adding, removing, or replacing a tape drive
Instructions for installing or removing tape drives from the library.
Adding or replacing a Base or Expansion Module
Procedures for adding or replacing library modules, including safety precautions.
Replacing a module: Overview
Overview of the steps involved in replacing a library module.
Saving the configuration
Instructions on how to save the library's configuration settings.
Powering off the library
Steps for safely powering down the library from the front panel.
Removing the Module cables
Procedure for disconnecting cables from library modules during removal.
Removing the tape drives
Steps for safely removing tape drives from a library module.
Removing the power supplies
Instructions for removing and replacing power supply units.
Removing the Base or Expansion controller card
Procedure for removing the controller card from a library module.
Removing the Module from a rack
Steps for safely removing a library module from a rack.
Moving the library cover plates
Instructions for transferring cover plates between modules during replacement.
Installing the Module into a rack
Detailed instructions for installing a module into its rack location.
Replacing the Module components and cables
Reverse procedures for reinstalling components and connecting cables.
Verifying Library Module installation and configuration
Steps to verify correct module installation and configuration after replacement.
Adding, removing, or replacing a power supply
Detailed instructions for power supply replacement, including safety precautions.
Removing the controller card
Procedure for removing the base or expansion controller card from a module.
Installing the Base or Expansion controller card
Instructions for installing a new controller card into the appropriate module.
Powering on the library
Steps to power on the library after servicing and verify its status.
Installing, removing, or replacing an accessor and spooling mechanism
Procedures for servicing the library's accessor and spooling mechanism.
Removing or replacing a spooling mechanism
Detailed steps for removing and replacing the robotic spooling cable.
Removing or replacing a magazine
Instructions for safely removing and replacing library magazines.
Moving the library modules
Guidelines for safely moving library modules within racks or to new locations.
Appendix A. Library Configuration Forms
Library information
Forms for recording general library details like type, serial number, and network settings.
Module and drive information
Forms for documenting details of each module and installed drive.
Logical Library information
Forms for recording configuration details of logical libraries within the system.
Users account information
Table for documenting user accounts, roles, and passwords created for the library.
Appendix B. LTO media
Data cartridges
Information on LTO data cartridge components, capacity, and recording formats.
WORM media errors
Details common conditions that cause WORM media errors.
Cleaning cartridge
Instructions for using and maintaining cleaning cartridges for drive head cleaning.
Labeling tape cartridges
Guidelines for applying bar code labels to tape cartridges for identification.
Write-Protect switch
Explanation of the write-protect switch function on tape cartridges.
Handling the cartridges
Guidelines for proper handling, training, and packaging of tape cartridges.
Environmental and shipping specifications for tape cartridges
Specifications for operating, storing, and shipping LTO Ultrium tape cartridges.
Appendix C. Accessibility
Features
Highlights key accessibility features for the HTML version of the documentation.
Navigating by keyboard
Instructions on using keyboard shortcuts for navigating the help system.
Accessing the publications
Information on how to view library documentation in PDF format.
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