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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Quantum Scalar 40 and Scalar 80 6-66545-06 Rev A...
  • Page 2 Preserving the World’s Most Important Data. Yours., StorageCare, and Vision are trademarks of Quantum. LTO and Ultrium are trademarks of HP, IBM, and Quantum in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Advanced Reporting ....... . 14 Encryption Key Management ......15 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Setting the Time Zone....... 50 Setting Daylight Saving Time ......51 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 5 LDAP Server Guidelines ......89 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 6 Forcing CPF ........116 Using Advanced Reporting Reports ......118 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 7 Importing Tape Cartridges ......152 Bulk Loading Tape Cartridges ......155 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 8 Sharing Encrypted Tape Cartridges ....195 Exporting Encryption Certificates ..... 197 viii Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 Viewing the Copyright Statement ......224 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 10 Replacing a Power Supply in a Single-Power-Supply System (Scalar i40 and Scalar i80)......277...
  • Page 11 Interpreting LEDs........320 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 12 Supported Media........347 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 13 Supported Operating Systems ......348 Appendix B Tape Alert Flag Descriptions Appendix C Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Glossary Index Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide xiii...
  • Page 14 Contents Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 Coordinates7 Figure 4 Scalar i40 Back Panel Components ....10 Figure 5 Scalar i80 Back Panel Components ....11 Figure 6 Packaging .
  • Page 16 Connection Locations ......228 Figure 43 Rack Mount Shelf Depth Requirements ... . . 233 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 Securing the Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 in the Rack ..243 Figure 52 Desktop Kit, Scalar i40 and Scalar i80....245 Figure 53 Magazine Release Latch Access Holes .
  • Page 18 Restraining the Y-tray ......295 Figure 74 Scalar i40 Packaging ......296 Figure 75 Scalar i80 Packaging .
  • Page 19 Tape Alert Flag Severity Codes ....349 Table 10 Tape Drive Tape Alert Flag Descriptions ... . . 350 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 20 Tables Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Preface

    • Web and operator panel interface • Installation and replacement • Basic troubleshooting Audience This manual is written for Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 operators, system administrators, and field service engineers. Document Organization Following is a brief description of chapter contents.
  • Page 22 Tape Alerts you may encounter in a diagnostic ticket. • Appendix C, Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment provides information on disposing and recycling. The document concludes with a glossary and index. xxii Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 23 • Left side of the system — Refers to the left side as you face the component being described. Product Safety Quantum will not be held liable for damage arising from unauthorized Statements use of the product. The user assumes all risk in this aspect.
  • Page 24 Preface WARNING: Before operating this product, read all instructions and System, Safety, and warnings in this document and in the Regulatory Information Guide xxiv Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 25 Preface Related Documents The following Quantum documents are also available for Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 systems: Document Document Title Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 Quick Start Guide 6-66546-xx Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 Release Notes 6-66547-xx System, Safety, and Regulatory Information...
  • Page 26 Englewood, CO 80112 (800) 854-7179 or (303) 397-2740 Contacts Quantum company contacts are listed below. Quantum Corporate Headquarters To order documentation on the Scalar i40 or Scalar i80 or other products, contact: (Corporate Headquarters) Quantum Corporation 1650 Technology Drive, Suite 700...
  • Page 27 • eSupport – Submit online service requests, update contact information, add attachments, and receive status updates via e-mail. Online Service accounts are free from Quantum. That account can also be used to access Quantum’s Knowledge Base, a comprehensive repository of product support information. Sign up today at: http://www.quantum.com/osr...

  • Page 28: Worldwide End-User Product Warranty

    Quantum DXi disk-based systems and Scalar tape libraries. Especially powerful for customers with multiple disk systems or a combination of Quantum disk and tape libraries working together, Vision puts you in control to make better decisions that will prevent issues, manage resources efficiently, and improve uptime.

  • Page 29: Chapter 1 Description

    • Licensable Features Overview The Scalar i40 and i80 tape libraries automate the retrieval, storage, and management of tape cartridges. Tape cartridges are stored in the library and mounted and dismounted from tape drives using firmware running on the library or software running on the host systems.

  • Page 30: Library Components

    Library Components Front Panel Figure 1 illustrates the features of the operator panel. The picture shows the Scalar i40, but the features are the same on the Scalar i80. These features are described in Table Figure 1 Front Panel Operator panel screen...

  • Page 31: Robotic System And Barcode Scanner

    During the inventory process, the barcode scanner reads the barcode labels on the tape cartridges and empty slots to identify the types of tape cartridges that are installed in the library. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Magazines

    Magazines are removable and contain storage and import/export station slots for cartridges. Each magazine has 20 slots, arranged in four columns of five slots each. The Scalar i40 contains two magazines; the Scalar i80 contains four. The right magazines provide up to five slots each for use as an import/export (I/E) station.
  • Page 33 • Magazine — Library magazine level is represented by the first digit of a library coordinate. In a Scalar i40, there is only one level of magazine. The coordinate is always zero. In a Scalar i80 library, the bottom magazines are indicated by a zero;...

  • Page 34: Figure 2 Scalar I40 Internal Layout And Magazine Slot Location

    0,1,2 0,2,2 0,3,2 0,4,2 0,5,2 0,6,2 0,7,2 0,8,2 0,1,3 0,2,3 0,3,3 0,4,3 0,5,3 0,6,3 0,7,3 0,8,3 0,1,4 0,2,4 0,3,4 0,4,4 0,5,4 0,6,4 0,7,4 0,8,4 0,1,5 0,2,5 0,3,5 0,4,5 0,5,5 0,6,5 0,7,5 0,8,5 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Figure 3 Scalar I80 Internal Layout And Magazine Slot Location

    0,1,2 0,2,2 0,3,2 0,4,2 0,5,2 0,6,2 0,7,2 0,8,2 0,1,3 0,2,3 0,3,3 0,4,3 0,5,3 0,6,3 0,7,3 0,8,3 0,1,4 0,2,4 0,3,4 0,4,4 0,5,4 0,6,4 0,7,4 0,8,4 0,1,5 0,2,5 0,3,5 0,4,5 0,5,5 0,6,5 0,7,5 0,8,5 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 36: Power Supply

    (power to the library remains on while you add or exchange the hardware). The Scalar i40 power supply cannot be installed in a Scalar i80. However, the Scalar i80 power supply works in either the Scalar i40 or the Scalar i80.

  • Page 37: Tape Drives

    Appendix A, Specifications for a list of tape drives and media supported by the Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 libraries. The library supports mixing different tape drive types within the library and within partitions. For information on how to do this, see...

  • Page 38: Figure 4 Scalar I40 Back Panel Components

    LEFT Tape drive cable do not use SCB port Half-height tape drives Power supply cord Ethernet Service port – Tape drive cables cable in LEFT do not use SCB port Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Figure 5 Scalar I80 Back Panel Components

    FC port SCB port Half-height tape drives Power supply cord Power supply filler plate Ethernet Service port – Tape drive cables cable in LEFT do not use SCB port Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 40: Standard Features

    Chapter 1: Description Standard Features Standard Features This section describes several features of Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 libraries. User Interface The operator panel is located on the front of the library and allows you to work locally on the library via the user interface. The Web client allows you to view and perform library functions from remote sites and is accessible through a browser.

  • Page 41: Support For Worm

    Chapter 1: Description Licensable Features Support for WORM Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 tape libraries support WORM (write once, read many) technology. WORM allows non-rewriteable and non-erasable data to be written and provides extra data security by prohibiting accidental data erasure. The WORM feature is supported whenever you use WORM cartridges.

  • Page 42: Advanced Reporting

    - Lists information on all media that have ever been Media Usage Log in the library. For information on how to use the advanced reporting features, see Advanced Reporting on page 111. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Encryption Key Management

    If you increase the number of slots in your library, your existing license applies to your new library configuration. For more information about EKM, see Chapter 7, Encryption Key Management. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 44 Chapter 1: Description Licensable Features Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Chapter 2 Unpacking The Library

    If yours comes with tape drives packaged separately, remove them and set aside for installation later. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 46: Figure 6 Packaging

    4 Scalar i80 only: Remove the shipping carton by lifting it straight up out of the bottom tray. 5 With the help of a second person, lift the library chassis out of the shipping carton and place it on a table approximately waist high. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 47 7). Save the thumbscrews in case you need to move or ship the library in the future. b Remove the plastic sheet and metal clip and discard. You will not need to use them again. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 48: Figure 7 Removing The Robot Restraint

    This step is optional and is intended to prevent small objects from accidentally falling into the library through the holes. 10 Remove the protective plastic sheet covering the front panel display. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Understanding The User Interface

    Understanding the User Interface The user interface for the Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 libraries is available in two formats: the operator panel and the Web client. Operations on the library can be performed locally on the operator panel or remotely on your computer using the Web client.

  • Page 50: Operator Panel Layout And Functions

    Active display Menu bar Navigation/selection buttons You can choose to change the view of the home screen for easy I/E unlock access. Refer to Changing Operator Panel Home Screen View page 109. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Figure 9 Operator Panel User Interface - Alternate Home Screen

    I /E slots Number of configured I /E slots Unlock I/E Station Scalar i80 Number of occupied I /E slots Number of configured I/E slots Unlock top Unlock bottom I/E Station I/E Station Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 52: Table 2 Operator Panel Functions

    • On active pages, the field displays the name of the main menu (Setup, Actions, Tools, Reports). • When a message displays, the field displays the message type (Success, Completed, Information, FAILURE, NOTICE). Failure messages will blink. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 53 • Unloading — The robot is in the process of unloading a tape drive and returning it to the source location. • Idle — The robot is ready and idle. • Not Ready — The robotics system is not ready. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 54 Buttons according to the functions listed in the button bar. Not all buttons are functional for every operation. See Navigating and Editing on the Operator Panel on page 27 for more information. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Navigating And Editing On The Operator Panel

    To cancel an operation without saving any changes, press the Cancel button. If you are in the middle of making changes, repeatedly press the Left button until you are back at the first field on the screen, then press the Cancel button. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 56: Web Client

    Keep the following tips in mind when using the Web client: • You must disable Web browser popup blockers to use the Web client interface and the library’s online Help. Add the Scalar i40 or Scalar i80’s Internet Protocol (IP) address to the list of trusted/ allowed sites on your Scalar i40- or Scalar i80-supported browser, so the Web client pages will automatically refresh.

  • Page 57: Sorting Information In Tables

    Web Client Layout and Figure 11 on page 30 shows the Web client interface. Table 3 Functions page 31 explains the Web client interface elements. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 58: Figure 11 Web Client User Interface - Home Page

    Chapter 3: Understanding the User Interface Web Client Figure 11 Web Client User Interface - Home Page “Library is not ready” Home Online Logout message area help Header Menu bar Active display View diagnostic tickets Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Web Client Home Page

    Element Description Header The header is present on all pages and contains the library type (Scalar i40 or Scalar i80) and three buttons: Home — Brings you to the home page. Help — Displays the online help. Logout — Logs out of the current session.

  • Page 60: Subsystem Status

    This Diagnostic Tickets screen lists library, drives, or media tickets, depending on which button was selected. See About Diagnostic Tickets on page 312 for more information. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Menu Trees

    • The Reports menu provides various kinds of library information. Administrators have access to all menu commands, but users’ privileges are more limited. Figure 12 lists the operator panel menus. Figure 13 lists the Web client menus. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 62: Figure 12 Operator Panel Menus

    Admin Privileges Only SMI-S * Only Available if LUI Power Save Passwords are enabled Alternate Home Auto DT Close Security Services Network IF SSH Services ICMP Web client Service User SNMP V1/V2 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Figure 13 Web Client Menus

    SNMP Trap Diagnostics All Users Registrations User Management Admin Privileges Only Drives User Accounts Robotics Remote Authentication Reset Operator Panel Exit Passwords Encryption System Configuration Partition Configuration Date & Time Register Library Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 64: Chapter 3 Understanding The User Interface

    Chapter 3: Understanding the User Interface Menu Trees Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Configuring The Library

    This will allow you to restore the most current settings if necessary. See Saving and Restoring the Library Configuration on page 107. Note: Power cycling (powering the library on and off) is not necessary to configure the library. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 66 Working With LDAP User Accounts (Remote Authentication) • Setting the Session Timeout • Configuring System Settings • Configuring Security Settings • Saving and Restoring the Library Configuration • Registering the Library • Changing Operator Panel Home Screen View Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Using The Setup Wizard

    Web client. Operator Panel The Setup Wizard on the operator panel is covered in detail in the Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 Quick Start Guide Web Client To access the Setup Wizard, click Setup > Setup Wizard. Work through several screens that enable you to add licenses;...

  • Page 68: Default Configuration

    IP address from the operator panel. After the initial configuration, you can modify the network settings from either the operator panel or the Web client. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Library Host Name

    Web client. Web Client 1 Select Setup > Network Management > Network. 2 Type a name in the Host Name field, and click Apply. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 70: Dhcp

    Once enabled, you must use the Web client to modify the address. Unlike IPv4, the library can support both DHCP-obtained and static IPv6 addresses at the same time. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Default Gateway, Subnet Mask, Network Prefix, And Dns

    IP address. This text box is available only if DHCP is disabled. • Secondary DNS Address (optional, Web client only) — Must be entered as an IP address. This text box is available only if DHCP is disabled. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 72: Configuring Snmp Settings

    SNMP traps from the library.) After registering the transport protocols, IP addresses, and corresponding port numbers, you can perform a test to verify that the library can send the SNMP traps to the addresses. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 73 • Test — This test simply sends the traps; it does not check to see if they were received. You must check the external management applications to verify that the traps were received. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 74: Enabling Snmp Versions

    When the library receives an SNMP message that does not contain the correct community string or other authentication information, the library sends an SNMP authentication trap message to the external management application, indicating the authentication failure. SNMP authentication traps are disabled by default. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Modifying The Snmp Community String

    The SNMP Management Information Base (MIB) is for library customers, partners, third-party management software developers, and other parties interested in integrating the Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 with commercial management frameworks. The Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 libraries support SNMP by publishing a MIB that can be queried to obtain the status of the library and many of its individual components.

  • Page 76: Setting The Date, Time, And Time Zone

    Note: The following operations should not be performed concurrently by multiple administrators logged in from different locations. You can access the appropriate screens, but you cannot apply changes while another administrator is performing the same operation. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 77: Setting The Date And Time Manually

    Contact your network administrator for NTP server IP address information. Caution: Using two NTP servers can cause incorrect time calculations. You should use either one NTP server, or more than two, but not exactly two. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 78: Setting The Time Zone

    If your time zone does not appear on the list, or if you want more control over your time settings, enable Use Custom Time Zone and set a Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) offset. You can only set the time zone via the Web client. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Setting Daylight Saving Time

    The library must contain at least one unassigned tape drive and slot to create a partition. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 80 • The minimum number of partitions is one (the minimum may be higher when automatically creating partitions; see Automatically Creating Partitions on page 53 for details). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Automatically Creating Partitions

    Before automatically creating partitions, verify that all tape drives are unloaded and that all cartridges are in their appropriate storage slots. For information on unloading tape drives, see Unloading Tape Drives page 161. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 82: Manually Creating Partitions

    Modify or delete partitions to create resources.) The Automatically Create Partitions screen displays. By default, the library applies the Scalar i40-i80 library emulation type and Standard media barcode format to each partition. You can change these settings by modifying the partition after it has been...
  • Page 83 Only the six character barcode is reported to the host. • Plus Six — Six character barcode number followed by a media ID; for example, “XXXXXXL3”. Six character barcode and media ID are reported to the host. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 84: Modifying Partitions

    For example, you can modify the name, emulation type, media barcode format, and number of assigned tape drives and slots. The library automatically takes the partition offline before modifying it and places it back online after it has been modified. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: Deleting Partitions

    (see Viewing the Library Configuration Report page 210). After a partition is deleted, its resources (for example, tape drives and slots) become available and can be reassigned to new or existing partitions. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 86: Viewing The Current Partitions

    You can view basic details about all of your partitions, including online/ Partitions offline status, control path tape drive, number of tape drives in the partition, number of storage slots, and number of I/E station slots available to the partition. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 87: Changing Access To Partitions

    • Online — SCSI hosts control the partition. In this mode, all host application SCSI commands are processed. • Offline — SCSI hosts cannot control the partition. In this mode, library operations can be performed via the local or remote user interface. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 88 2 If more than one partition is configured on the library, use the Up and Down buttons to select a partition. 3 Press Modify. 4 Uses the Up and Down buttons to change the mode. 5 Press Apply. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 89: Configuring Cleaning Slots

    51). Cleaning slots are not assigned to specific partitions. They are shared by all partitions within a library. A maximum of four cleaning slots can be configured. Zero cleaning slots are configured by default. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 90 3 Use the Up and Down buttons to select a value from zero to 4. 4 Press Apply. 5 Press Exit. 6 Save the library configuration (see Saving the Library Configuration on page 107). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: Configuring I/E Station Slots

    Each I/E station is configured as a complete unit. When configuring an I/E station, all the slots in the I/E station are configured the same way. The Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 are configured with 5 I/E station slots by default.

  • Page 92: Table 4 Scalar I80 I/E Slot Configuration

    Chapter 4: Configuring the Library Configuring I/E Station Slots On the Scalar i40, you can configure 0, 5, or 20 I/E station slots. Configured I/E station slots are located in the right magazine—for 5, the right front 5 are configured. On the Scalar i80, you can configure 0, 5, 10, 20, 25, or 40 I/E station slots.

  • Page 93: Configuring Tape Drive Parameters

    World Wide Name (WWN) that the drive receives when it is configured. You can view SAS tape drive settings (but not change them) on the Web client. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 94: Table 5 Fibre Channel Tape Drive Configurable Settings

    Settings screen displays both the requested and the actual FC topology connection mode and interface speed. If FC drives are not connected to the host, the negotiated actual settings appear on the screen as “unknown.” Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 95: Configuring Control Paths

    The control path connection is made through a designated tape drive. When you create a partition, the library automatically assigns the first tape drive in the partition as the control path. You can modify the control path at any time. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 96 107). Note: You can configure a control path failover drive if you have an Advanced Reporting license and HP LTO5 tape drives. See Working with Control Path Failover (CPF) on page 113 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 97: Adding Or Upgrading Licensable Features

    Quantum Web site. Once you install the license key on the library, the feature becomes available. About License Keys Details about license keys include: •...

  • Page 98: Viewing Your License Keys

    Web sites listed above. In some cases, factory installed license keys will not be listed on the Web site and you will need to contact Quantum Support for a replacement. If you cannot retrieve your license keys or need assistance, contact Quantum Support.

  • Page 99: Applying A License Key

    Web site. To locate the serial number: • On the operator panel, select Reports > About Library. • On the Web client, select Reports > About > Scalar i40/i80. 4 Access the License Key Management Web site: http:// www.quantum.com/licensekeys.

  • Page 100: Working With E-Mail Notifications

    73 for information on setting up additional e-mail notifications. If an e-mail notification is no longer needed, you can delete it. For information on how to delete an e-mail notification, see Deleting E-mail Notifications on page 75. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 101: Creating E-Mail Notifications

    The library comes with one default e-mail notification recipient, for Quantum Support. The filter level and e-mail address of the default technical support notification cannot be modified, but the notification can be enabled or disabled. It is disabled by default.

  • Page 102: Modifying E-Mail Notifications

    Note: The e-mail address of the default technical support notification (techsup@quantum) cannot be changed, but the notification can be enabled or disabled. You can modify e-mail notifications on the Web client only. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 103: Deleting E-Mail Notifications

    Note: The default techsup@quantum.com e-mail notification cannot be deleted, but the notification can be enabled or disabled. It is disabled by default. You can delete e-mail notifications on the Web client only. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 104: Configuring The Library E-Mail Account

    You must have administrator privileges to configure the e-mail account. You can configure the library e-mail account from the Web client only. Web Client 1 Select Setup > Notification > E-mail Account. The Setup - E-mail Account screen displays. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 105 The Login Account, Password, and Confirm Password text boxes display. Do the following: a In the Login Account text box, type the name of a valid account on the SMTP server (for example, john.user). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 106: Setting Customer Contact Information

    1 Select Setup > Notification > Contact Information. 2 Enter or modify any of the information in the following text boxes: • First Name • Last Name • Company Name • Phone Number • E-mail Address • System Description Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 107 2 Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll to the desired subnet, and press Apply. For more information on scrolling, see Navigating and Editing on the Operator Panel on page 27). Note: 3 Press OK. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 108: Working With Local User Accounts And Passwords

    The library ships with a default administrator account for use on the Default Administrator Web client. The default administrator account has the following settings: Account • User name: admin • Password: password Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 109: Privilege Levels

    Passwords on the Operator Panel on page 84. Three types of users are defined in Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 libraries: • Administrators have access to the entire physical library and all of its partitions. The library ships with a default administrator account.

  • Page 110: Creating Local User Accounts On The Web Client

    Passwords are limited to 6–16 lower-case alphanumeric characters and can also include underscores (_), periods (.), hyphens (-), asterisks (*), and the “at” symbol (@). For example: pass_19. 5 Confirm Password - Retype the password. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 111: Modifying Local User Accounts On The Web Client

    (_), periods (.), hyphens (-), asterisks (*), and the “at” symbol (@). For example: pass_19 5 Confirm new password for selected user name:- Retype the password. 6 Select Privilege:- Optionally, change privilege level. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 112: Deleting Local User Accounts On The Web Client

    If you do not set passwords on the operator panel, all users will have Passwords on the access to all functions, including administrator and service functions. If you want to restrict access to some users, you must set passwords on Operator Panel the operator panel. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 113 Then you can create the user account password. 1 Select Setup > Account Settings > Password Settings. Admin Password is highlighted. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 114 13 Press Apply. 14 Create and validate the user password the same way you created the admin password above. 15 Save the library configuration (see Saving the Library Configuration on page 107). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 115: Disabling Passwords On The Operator Panel

    5 Enter a new password and press Apply. 6 Re-enter the new password to validate it and press Apply. 7 Save the library configuration (see Saving the Library Configuration on page 107). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 116: Resetting Passwords On The Operator Panel

    Remote Authentication login option only when LDAP is enabled. See Logging in When LDAP or Kerberos is Enabled page 138. LDAP logins are only available on the library Web client. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 117: Ldap Server Guidelines

    Testing LDAP Settings on page 94). Since most normal users will not be members of both these groups, you may need to create a special or temporary user specifically for this purpose. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 118: Configuring Secure Ldap On The Library

    LDAP server. This must be done by the directory service provider. For more information on working with local user accounts, see Working With Local User Accounts and Passwords on page 79. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 119 — An LDAP user login ID with permissions to search Principal the LDAP directory. The library logs into LDAP using this ID. For an example, see Figure 14 on page 93. • — The password for the principal authorization login Password Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 120 This group must exist on your LDAP server (see LDAP Server Guidelines on page 89). For an example, see Figure 14 on page 93 A sample of a completed dialog box is depicted below: Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 121: Figure 14 Ldap Setup Example

    5 Click the Test Settings button to test all the new or changed LDAP settings. See Testing LDAP Settings on page 94 for more information. 6 Save the library configuration (see Saving the Library Configuration on page 107). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 122: Testing Ldap Settings

    Kerberos server. See Setting the Date and Time Using the Network Time Protocol on page 49. 2 Select Setup > User Management > Remote Authentication. The Setup - Remote Authentication screen displays. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 123 Test Settings button to test all the new or changed LDAP settings. See Testing LDAP Settings on page 94 for more information. 8 Save the library configuration (see Saving the Library Configuration on page 107). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 124: Generating The Kerberos Service Keytab File

    For example: setspn ‐A library/delos.dvt.mycompany.com kerbtest 6 At the command prompt, create the keytab file for the SPN. Use one of the following formats: • For Windows 2003: ktpass ‐out library.keytab ‐princ  library/<fqdn of library>@<realm>  +rndPass ‐ptype KRB5_NT_SRV_HST ‐crypto RC4‐ HMAC‐NT ‐mapUser <realm>/computers/<computer  account> Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 125: Setting The Session Timeout

    Operator Panel on page 84). The default session timeout is 15 minutes. You can change that to 30, 45, or 60 minutes. You can only change this setting on the operator panel. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 126: Configuring System Settings

    This setting is enabled by default. Operator Panel 1 Select Setup > System Settings > Unload Assist. 2 Press Modify. 3 Use the Up and Down buttons to select Enabled or Disabled and press Apply. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 127: Logical Serial Number Addressing

    3 Use the Up and Down buttons to select Enabled or Disabled and press Apply. 4 Make another selection or press Exit. 5 Power cycle the library. 6 Save the library configuration (see Saving the Library Configuration on page 107). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 128: Manual Cartridge Assignment

    Operator Panel 1 Select Setup > System Settings > Man Cart Assign. 2 Press Modify. 3 Use the Up and Down buttons to select Enabled or Disabled and press Apply. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 129: Snmp

    3 Use the Up and Down buttons to select Enabled or Disabled and press Apply. 4 Make another selection or press Exit. 5 Save the library configuration (see Saving the Library Configuration on page 107). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 130: Power Save

    • The power save timeout value is set to NEVER. Operator Panel 1 Select Setup > System Settings > Power Save. 2 Press Modify. 3 Use the Up and Down buttons to select the desired setting and press Apply. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 131: Configuring Security Settings

    3 Use the Up and Down buttons to select Enabled or Disabled and press Apply. 4 Make another selection or press Exit. 5 Save the library configuration (see Saving the Library Configuration on page 107). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 132: Ssh Services

    IPv6. Disabling this feature disables all IPv6 communication on the Scalar i40 and Scalar i80. There will be no error messages, and the library will appear to be working, but it will not be communicating.

  • Page 133: Remote Access Via Web Client

    4 Make another selection or press Exit. 5 Save the library configuration (see Saving the Library Configuration on page 107). SNMP V1/V2 This topic is discussed in Enabling SNMP Versions on page 46. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 134: Ssl

    3 Use the Up and Down buttons to select Enabled or Disabled and press Apply. 4 Make another selection or press Exit. 5 Save the library configuration (see Saving the Library Configuration on page 107). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 135: Saving And Restoring The Library Configuration

    You then have the option to restore the configuration after either a successful or an unsuccessful upgrade. You can only save the configuration from the Web client. Web Client 1 Select Tools > Save/Restore Configuration. 2 Select Save System Configuration. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 136: Restoring The Library Configuration

    4 Use the next screens to browse to the saved configuration file and upload it to the library. This operation saves your current library configuration and library firmware. 5 Verify the drive firmware level, and if necessary, manually upgrade to the desired firmware level. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 137: Registering The Library

    Note: From the alternate home screen, selecting Menu returns you to the default home screen. To return to the alternate home screen, select Actions > Alternate Home, and press Select. The Alternate Home Screen as shown in Figure 9 displays. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 138: Returning To Default Home Screen

    2 To reset to view the default home screen permanently, select Setup > System Settings and press Select. 3 Select Alternate Home and press Modify. 4 Select Down and press Apply. Select Exit twice to return to the default home screen. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 139: Advanced Reporting

    Using Advanced Reporting Reports • Configuring the Drive Resource Utilization Report • Configuring the Media Integrity Analysis Report • Using Advanced Reporting Templates • Loading and Reloading Advanced Reporting Data • Deleting Advanced Reporting Data Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 140: Advanced Reporting Features

    Lists media that has been removed from the Media Security Log - library. • - Lists media usage information regarding capacity, Media Usage Log and read and write errors for media ever mounted in a drive.- Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 141: Required Firmware

    Parameters on page 65. • The control path and failover tape drives must be connected to an NPIV-enabled switch on the same fabric. They must not be connected to an FC I/O blade. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 142: Configuring Cpf

    The Setup - Drive Settings screen displays. Figure 15 Setup - Drive Settings Screen b For the appropriate partition, select the Requested Topology of Point to Point from the drop down menu. c Click Apply. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 143: Figure 16 Setup - Control Path Screen

    Figure 16 Setup - Control Path Screen 3 Select the Failover drive by clicking the Failover option. 4 Click Apply. You can also manually force a failover (see Forcing CPF on page 116). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 144: Forcing Cpf

    Standby columns. For each partition, the following information is listed: Column Indicates Active Drive Location of the current control path tape drive. Active Status Ready status of the current control path tape drive. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 145: Figure 18 Force Cpf Screen

    The new active tape drive location displays in the Active Drive column. The new standby tape drive location displays in the Standby Drive column. Note: If the new tape drive locations do not display, refresh the browser. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 146: Using Advanced Reporting Reports

    The hovering feature does not work when the value equals zero. • Values of zero do not appear in Pie charts. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 147: Configuring The Drive Resource Utilization Report

    • Total Read and Write — The combined total amount of data written to and read from each tape drive. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 148 • Selected Drive by Physical SN — The report chart is based on an individual tape drive identified by its physical drive serial number. • Selected Partition — The report chart is based on an individual partition in the physical library. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 149: Configuring The Media Integrity Analysis Report

    • Attributes—Specifies which values are included in the report, and how they are combined. Select in any combination, including all (default) and none. If you select no attributes, the chart displays the TapeAlert count for the selected Grouping. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 150 • Sorting— Specifies how the data will be sorted. Choose from the following: • Alphabetical • Count (ascending) • Last Occurrence (default) 3 Click Next The report is generated and displays on the screen. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 151: Using Advanced Reporting Templates

    Template drop-down list. Deletes the selected template. Saves a report configuration as a template. Type name of new report here. Reloads the data from the library log file to the Internet browser. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 152: Loading And Reloading Advanced Reporting Data

    Report Data section of the Report Configuration page. A note says “XX records read,” where XX is the number of records (see Figure 20 on page 125). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 153: Deleting Advanced Reporting Data

    2 Scroll down to the bottom of the report viewing screen to a box titled . See Figure 21 on page 126. Retrieve the Report Data File 3 To save the report data as a.csv file, click Save Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 154: Working With The Media Security Log

    You must enable at least one of the options for the library to begin collecting data. The log only lists media that is completely removed from the library. It does not list media that moves from one location to another within the library. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 155: Configuring Media Security

    • Unexpected Removal Detection After Power-Up and Reboot Only • Unexpected Removal Detection During Library Operation • Expected Removal Detection From I/E Slots During Library Operation Note: These options are disabled by default. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 156: Viewing, Saving, And E-Mailing Media Security Log

    E-mail button. You must have your e- mail notification configured in order to e-mail a log file. Configuring the Library E-Mail Account on page 76 for more information. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 157: Viewing The Media Usage Log

    — Cartridge lifetime MB written • — Cartridge lifetime MB read • — Cartridge encryption status (U=Unknown, E=Encrypted, N=Not Encrypted) You can access and configure this log from only the Web client. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 158: Automatically E-Mailing Advanced Reporting Reports And Logs

    Each entry counts as a unique recipient toward the 20 total. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 159: Creating A Recipient

    Creating a Recipient Web Client 1 Select Setup > Notifications > Advanced Reporting > Receiver Addresses The Setup - Advanced Reporting Receiver Addresses screen displays. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 160 The screen lists all Advanced Reporting e-mail notifications that have been created, along with the day/time the e- mail is scheduled to be sent, and which reports and logs will be sent. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 161 Note: Only letters, numbers, spaces and hyphens are allowed in this fields. Do not use any special characters—like commas, apostrophes to name a few. 7 Click Apply. 8 On the Success window, click Close. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 162: Modifying A Recipient

    2 Select a recipient and click Delete. 3 On the Confirmation window, click OK. Save the library configuration. For instructions on how to save the library configuration, see Saving the Library Configuration page 107. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 163: Performing Library Operations

    Shutting Down, Restarting, Turning Off, and Removing Power • Emergency Power-off Procedure • Unlocking and Opening the I/E Station • Releasing Magazines • Performing Media Operations • Cleaning Tape Drives • Taking a Tape Drive Online or Offline Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 164: Logging In

    • Default password: password 4 Click OK. After you log in for the first time, change the password for the default admin account. See Modifying Local User Accounts on the Web Client on page 83. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 165: Logging In Using The Operator Panel

    If you do not know your library’s IP address, you can find it on the operator panel by selecting Reports > Network Settings. 2 At the login screen, enter a user name and its associated password and click OK. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 166: Logging In When Ldap Or Kerberos Is Enabled

    The default timeout period is 15 minutes, but you can change this (see Setting the Session Timeout page 97). Operator Panel 1 Select Actions > Logout. 2 Press Yes to confirm. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 167: Shutting Down, Restarting, Turning Off, And Removing Power

    2 Shut down the library using the operator panel or Web client (see Shutting Down the Library on page 140). 3 Turn OFF the library by pressing the power button on the front panel (see Turning Off the Library on page 143). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 168: Shutting Down The Library

    2 Press Actions > Shutdown > Shutdown Library. 3 Press Yes to confirm. A “shutdown in progress” message displays on the operator panel (see Figure 22). Figure 22 Shutdown in Progress Message Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 169: Figure 23 Ready To Power Down Message

    4 Wait until the “ready to power down” message displays on the operator panel (see Figure 24). Figure 24 Ready to Power Down Message 5 Turn OFF the library by pressing the power button on the front panel. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 170: Restarting The Library

    4 Several messages appear on the screen, in the order shown in Figure 25. Do not do anything in response to these messages. The library will restart and initialize on its own. Figure 25 Series of Restart Messages Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 171: Turning Off The Library

    140). 3 Turn OFF the library by physically pressing the power button on the library’s front panel. It can take up to 12 seconds for the power to completely turn off. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 172: Completely Removing Library Power

    In an emergency, you can turn off power in one of two ways: • Press the power button on the front of the library to turn the library OFF. It may take up to 4 seconds for all motion to completely stop. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 173: Taking The Library Offline

    I/E station, the robot physically moves to the unlock mechanism and unlocks it. This takes a few seconds. Once unlocked, you have 30 seconds to open the I/E station before it locks again. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 174: Figure 26 I/E Station Unlocked Message

    Note: Only closed I/E stations are listed. 3 Wait until the robot unlocks the I/E station and the screen displays the I/E Station is Unlocked message (see Figure 26). Figure 26 I/E Station Unlocked Message Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 175: Figure 27 I/E Station Locked Message

    • If Failure appears in the Progress Window, the I/E station did not unlock. 4 Within 30 seconds, pull outward on the magazine bezel handle to open the I/E station. If you do not open the magazine within 30 seconds, it locks. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 176: Releasing Magazines

    (see About Diagnostic Tickets page 312). Additionally, the library makes sure nothing is physically blocking the magazine that could cause damage to library components before allowing you to release it. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 177: Releasing Magazines Via The User Interface

    If you do not open the magazine within 30 seconds, it locks and you receive the following failure message. Figure 29 Magazine Locked Timer Message Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 178: Releasing Magazines Manually

    3 If the magazine is on the right side, it will only slide out as far as the I/E station. To release the magazine fully: Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 179: Performing Media Operations

    Chapter 6: Performing Library Operations Performing Media Operations • On the Scalar i40 and the bottom right magazine of the Scalar i80, reach under the open magazine and insert the tool directly into the access hole in the library chassis to depress the release latch, while pulling outward on the magazine bezel handle.

  • Page 180: Importing Tape Cartridges

    Note: Importing cartridges using the library interface may necessitate performing an inventory on your host application. You can also import cartridges using your host application. See your host application documentation for more information. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 181 1 Verify that all tape drives are unloaded and that all cartridges are in their appropriate storage slot locations. Doing this will avoid over- loading the library with cartridges. 2 Go to the front of the library and insert cartridges into the I/E station. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 182 The ALL option is only available if there are enough empty slots in the selected partition to accommodate all the cartridges. 4 Press Import. The library imports the tape cartridge(s) into the first empty slot(s) in the partition. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 183: Bulk Loading Tape Cartridges

    If I/E station slots have been configured, you may want to perform an initial bulk load when you first start using your library. The library will perform an inventory after the bulk load is complete. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 184: Moving Tape Cartridges

    “unload” a cartridge if that cartridge came from a storage slot in the partition. You will need to perform a “move” operation to move the tape drive to a storage slot or back to the I/E station. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 185 Note: Bold column headings in the table can be sorted. For example, selecting the Location column heading will sort by location coordinates. 4 In the Select Destination section, select a destination location for the source cartridge. 5 Click Apply. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 186: Exporting Tape Cartridges

    Caution: Some host applications may fail import/export operations when the I/E station contains cartridges that are assigned to another partition. Move cartridges from the I/E station as soon as possible to avoid possible conflicts with the other partitions. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 187 Empty I/E Station Slots field. The number of cartridges you can export is limited to the number of empty I/E station slots. You cannot export cartridges if all I/E station slots are full. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 188: Loading Tape Drives

    • If the partition is online, it will be taken offline before the load operation is performed and brought back online after the operation is complete. You will be asked to confirm that you want to take the partition offline. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 189: Unloading Tape Drives

    Unloading Tape Drives The Unload Drive operation allows you to unload a cartridge from a tape drive to a storage slot. The storage slot and tape drive must be assigned to the same partition. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 190 4 Select the tape drive you want to unload. Note: If not all drives appear on the screen, use the Page 1 of x arrows to view the additional cartridges. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 191: Cleaning Tape Drives

    For instructions on how to configure cleaning slots, see Configuring Cleaning Slots on page 61. A maximum of four cleaning slots can be configured. Zero cleaning slots are configured by default. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 192: Valid Cleaning Cartridges

    Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 193: Enabling Autoclean

    Note: If your library has zero I/E station slots, you cannot import or export cleaning media. See Configuring I/E Station Slots page 63. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 194 Up and Down buttons to select a cleaning cartridge to import, or select ALL to import all cleaning cartridges. The ALL option is only available if there are enough empty cleaning slots in the library to accommodate all the cleaning cartridges. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 195: Exporting Cleaning Cartridges

    The extra slots become available for use as storage slots. For information on configuring cleaning slots, see Configuring Cleaning Slots on page 61. For a description of AutoClean, About AutoClean on page 164. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 196 2 Note the number of empty I/E station slots that appear in the Empty I/E Station Slots field on the right side of the screen. The number of cleaning cartridges you can export is limited to the number of empty I/E station slots. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 197: Manually Cleaning Tape Drives

    • On the Web client, you can choose to use a configured cleaning slot or the topmost I/E station slot. If two or more cleaning slots are configured and have cleaning cartridges in them, the library chooses which cleaning cartridge to use. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 198 Mode is the name of the partition and is the current mode (online/ offline) of the partition. This screen contains a list of tape drives assigned to the partition. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 199 7 Click OK to confirm it is OK to take the partition offline. The library moves the cleaning cartridge to the tape drive and cleans it. When finished, it moves the cartridge back to the cleaning slot or I/E station. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 200: Taking A Tape Drive Online Or Offline

    For information on control path tape drives, see Configuring Control Paths on page 67. You can change the tape drive mode from both the operator panel and the Web client. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 201 Note: If you change the mode of a control path tape drive to offline, a caution dialog displays asking you to confirm the mode change. For information on control path tape drives, Configuring Control Paths on page 67. 4 Click Apply. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 202 Chapter 6: Performing Library Operations Taking a Tape Drive Online or Offline Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 203: Encryption Key Management

    Adding or Upgrading Licensable Features on page 69. The Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 libraries support Scalar Key Manager (SKM), an encryption solution using HP LTO-4 and HP LTO-5 Fibre Channel and SAS tape drives and LTO-4 and LTO-5 tape cartridges only.

  • Page 204: About The Ekm License

    Step 2: Install the EKM If your EKM license key is not already installed on the library, install it License Key on the now (see Adding or Upgrading Licensable Features on page 69). Library Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 205: Step 3: Install Skm On A Server Or Servers

    You must use two key servers with SKM. You can purchase the two Server or Servers servers from Quantum or provide your own. Follow the instructions that came with your SKM system for installing SKM software on the servers. Note: Make sure ports 80, 6000, and 6001 on the SKM servers are opened up in a bi-directional mode.

  • Page 206: Figure 31 Configuring Encryption Settings And Key Server Addresses

    The port number is always 6000. You cannot change Port Number: SKM port numbers. 7 Enter the IP address or host name of the secondary key server into text box. Secondary Key Server IP Address or Host 8 Click Apply Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 207: Step 5: Install Tls Communication Certificates On The Library

    Note: The default Encryption Method for a partition containing encryption-capable tape drives is Allow Application Managed. To enable SKM encryption on a partition, you must set the Encryption Method to Enable Library Managed. This is explained in the following steps. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 208: Figure 32 Configuring Partition Encryption

    Note: When you change the encryption method on a partition, the partition is taken offline. When the change completes, the partition comes back online automatically. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 209: Table 6 Encryption Methods

    This may take 15 minutes to an hour or longer, depending on network performance. The library notifies you when the process is complete. 5 Wait for the process to complete before resuming library operations. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 210: Step 8: Save The Library Configuration

    • Path — Verifies that EKM services are running on the key servers. • Config — Verifies that the key servers are capable of serving encryption keys. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 211: Failure Scenarios

    (this does not mean that the diagnostics passed, just that the diagnostics were performed). Click Close to close the Progress Window. • If Failure appears in the Progress Window, the diagnostics were not able to be performed. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 212: Enabling Automatic Ekm Path Diagnostics

    1 From the Web client, select Setup > Encryption > System Configuration (see Figure 33). 2 Select the Automatic EKM Path Diagnostics check box. 3 Select a test interval from the Interval drop-down list. Figure 33 Enabling Automatic EKM Path Diagnostics Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 213: Viewing Tape Drive Encryption Settings

    Web client online help or the Guide These functions are: • Installing TLS Certificates on the Library • Generating Data Encryption Keys • Sharing Encrypted Tape Cartridges • Exporting Encryption Certificates Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 214: Installing Tls Certificates On The Library

    Library If TLS certificates are not installed, you must install them. You can install either Quantum-provided TLS certificates, or your own TLS certificates. At any time, you may install a new set of TLS certificates to overwrite the existing set. The new TLS certificates must all be valid or the overwrite will not occur and the existing certificates will remain in place.

  • Page 215: Figure 34 Checking And Installing Tls Certificates

    Installing TLS Certificates Fill out this section if installing user-supplied certificates Fill out this section if installing Quantum- supplied TLS certificates Tells you whether TLS certificates are currently installed on the library Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 216 Scalar Key Manager Functions Available on the Library Installing Quantum-Supplied TLS Certificates The Quantum-supplied certificates come on a CD which you received. The TLS certificates are bundled in a single file. 1 Ensure that the date on both SKM servers and the library are set to the current date.
  • Page 217 Similarly, if you use the Quantum-provided TLS certificates on the SKM server, you must also use the Quantum provided TLS certificates on the library. Newer libraries come with Quantum-provided TLS certificates pre-installed. To verify whether TLS certificates...
  • Page 218 If certificates are installed, a table appears below the message containing information about the installed certificates. 4 Make sure the Use the Quantum Certificate Bundle checkbox is deselected. 5 Click the Browse button next to the Root Certificate File. Locate the file and click Open.

  • Page 219: Generating Data Encryption Keys

    You can generate data encryption keys in the following ways: • Generating Data Encryption Keys at Initial Setup • Generating Data Encryption Keys When 80% Depleted • Generating Data Encryption Keys When 100% Depleted • Manually Generating Data Encryption Keys Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 220 Enabling library managed encryption on a partition triggers the library to check both SKM servers to see if new data encryption keys are needed. If so, it creates the keys. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 221: Figure 35 Accessing The Encryption Partition Configuration Screen

    2 From the library’s Web client, access the encryption partition configuration screen (Setup > Encryption > Partition Configuration) Figure 35 on page 193 . See Figure 35 Accessing the Encryption Partition Configuration Screen Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 222: Figure 36 Changing Encryption Method To Allow Application Managed

    5 Wait 3 minutes to allow the changes to complete. 6 Go back to the encryption partition configuration screen and change the Encryption Method back to Enable Library Managed (see Figure 37). 7 Click Apply. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 223: Sharing Encrypted Tape Cartridges

    Sharing Encrypted Tape If you are using SKM, you can share encrypted tapes with other Cartridges companies and individuals who also use SKM for managing encryption keys. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 224 SKM server (see Importing Data Encryption Keys on page 201). 7 The destination library can now read the encrypted tapes. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 225: Exporting Encryption Certificates

    5 In the File Download dialog box that appears, click Save. 6 In the Save As dialog box that opens, choose a location in which to save the file, then click Save. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 226: Importing Encryption Certificates

    4 Click Browse to locate the saved encryption certificate file. 5 Click Open. 6 Click Apply to import the certificate onto your SKM server. 7 Back up both SKM servers to protect against catastrophic server failure. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 227: Exporting Data Encryption Keys

    3 Assign the encryption certificate with which you will “wrap” (encrypt) the keys by selecting it from the Certificate Name Used For Export drop-down list. Choose the certificate that belongs to the server to which the keys will be imported. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 228 All the exported keys are saved to a single encryption key file. 6 A Save As dialog box opens allowing you to save the encryption key file to a location on your computer. Choose a location and click Save. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 229: Importing Data Encryption Keys

    4 Click Browse to locate the saved file of encryption keys. 5 Click Open. 6 Click Apply to import the keys onto your SKM server. Scalar 7 Back up both SKM servers following the instructions in the Key Manager User’s Guide. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 230: Accessing The Skm Server Logs

    SKM servers. You should not need to retrieve these logs unless Quantum Support directs you to do so. You can download the logs to your computer or e-mail them to a recipient. In order to e-mail the logs,...
  • Page 231 SKM Encryption Key Import Warning Log (with EKM License) on page 219. The path to open the appropriate screen is as follows: • From the Web client, select Reports > Log Viewer. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 232 Chapter 7: Encryption Key Management Scalar Key Manager Functions Available on the Library Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 233: Getting Information About The Library

    • Viewing, Saving, and E-mailing Library Logs • Viewing Library Information on the Operator Panel • Using Advanced Reporting Features • Viewing the Open Source License Agreement • Viewing the Copyright Statement Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 234: Viewing Library Information

    Viewing Library Information Viewing Library Information The About screen gives you a quick glance at the following library settings: • Library type (Scalar i40 or Scalar i80) • Library serial number • Copyright date • Library firmware version Web Client Select Reports >...

  • Page 235: Viewing The Location Of The Robot

    If you perform an operation from the operator panel, once complete, you can return to the Robot View to view the completed operation status. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 236 1 Select Tools > Robotic View. The left graphical section depicts the top-down current location of the robot on the X axis. • The numbers indicate the storage column. • The 'D' designates the tape drive column. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 237 “Robot: At [0,1,4] - [0,1,5]”. If it is directly in front of a slot, it would then read, for example “At [0,4,4]”. • Picker - Extended or Retracted. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 238: Viewing The Library Configuration Report

    • In the library map, click a specific tape drive to view information about the tape drive. • In the library map, click the chassis number (0) below the tape drives to view information about the chassis. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 239 If the slot is a cleaning slot, the cleaning status (usable/ expired) and cleaning count (the number of times the cartridge was used to clean a tape drive) are also displayed. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 240: Saving And E-Mailing The Library Configuration Record

    World Wide (WWN), loop ID, topology, actual topology, speed, and actual speed Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 241: Saving The Configuration Record

    2 Save the file to a known location on your computer. E-mailing the Administrators can use the screen on Tools - E-mail Configuration Record Configuration Record the Web client to e-mail the library configuration record. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 242: Viewing The Network Settings Report

    • SSL — SSL, port, and cipher • SMI-S — Access (enabled/disabled) and state (enabled/disabled) • SNMP — Enabled/disabled status for Access, V1, V2, V3, and encryption; algorithm; and port • SNMP-Traps — IP addresses and ports Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 243: Viewing The Logged In Users Report

    Viewing the All Slots Report The All Slots report contains information on all storage, import/export (I/ E) station, and tape drive slots that are currently assigned to one or more partitions. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 244 • Put Retries — The number of times the picker had to perform a recovery operation to place a tape into the slot. Web Client Select Reports > All Slots. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 245: Viewing, Saving, And E-Mailing Library Logs

    1 Select Reports > Log Viewer. 2 Select Cleaning Log and press Next. The report displays in a new window for viewing. 3 You can save or e-mail the report following the on-screen instructions. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 246: Diagnostic Tickets Log

    E-mail button. You must have your e- -mail account configured in order to e-mail a log file. See Configuring the Library E-Mail Account on page 76 for more information. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 247: Media Security Log (With Advanced Reporting License)

    202. Web Client 1 Select Reports > Log Viewer. 2 Select SKM Encryption Key Import Warning Log and press Next. 3 The report displays in a new window for viewing. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 248: Tape Drive Log

    5 Select a tape drive from which you want to retrieve logs and click Next. Note: If there is more than one page of tape drives, use the Page 1 of x arrows to view the additional tape drives. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 249: Viewing Library Information On The Operator Panel

    The operator panel provides an overview of partition information. For Information each partition, you can see the following information: • Online/offline mode • Control path tape drive location coordinates • Number of tape drives • Number of storage slots Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 250: Viewing Tape Drive Information

    Press Next to see the IPv6 address information on the next two or more screens. Although the library can have unlimited IPv6 address, a maximum of three are shown in this report. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 251: Viewing The Date, Time, And Time Zone

    A number of open source packages were used to create the library firmware. You can view the open source license agreement on the Web client. Web Client Select Reports > About > Open Source Licenses. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 252: Viewing The Copyright Statement

    Operator Panel Select Reports > Copyright Statement. Web Client Available in the Web client online help. To view the help, click the Help icon in the upper right corner of the screen. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 253: Installing, Removing, And Replacing Components

    Installing the Library in a Desktop Kit • Removing the Library from a Desktop Kit • Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel • Replacing the Chassis • Removing and Installing a Filler Plate Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 254: Taking Esd Precautions

    • Replacing the Y-tray with Robot Taking ESD Precautions Some components within the Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 libraries contain static-sensitive parts. To avoid damaging these parts while performing installation procedures, always observe the following precautions: • Use an antistatic wrist strap. If you do not have one, touch the outside of the library on the sheet metal before touching any components to discharge static from your body.

  • Page 255: Connecting Library Cables

    Ethernet cable into a live Ethernet jack connected to your network. 3 Connect the power supply cord into the power supply connector. Plug the other end of the cord into a grounded AC outlet. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 256: Figure 42 Connection Locations

    Ethernet cable in Tape drive cables LEFT SCB port Half-height tape drives Power supply cord Filler plate Ethernet cable in Service port – Tape drive cables LEFT SCB port do not use Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 257: Installing The Rack Mount Kit (Rail Kit)

    If the library is not level in the rack, it will not work properly. Supported Rack Types The Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 libraries are designed to fit in most standard 19-inch equipment cabinets, including: • Dell, 08P157 (US-08P157910-3AU-0900),square, 2.48 - 2.72 mm thick •...

  • Page 258: Space Requirements

    Rack Mount Kit The following items are included in the rack mount kit: Contents Figure Description Shelf Shelf Extender Phillips head screw, countersunk (M5 x 10) – for shelf assembly Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 259 Washer, countersunk – for mounting shelves to rack Clip nut (M5 x 0.8) – for securing library in rack Cage nut (M5) – to secure library to rack. Used in racks with square or round non-threaded holes. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 260: Installing The Rack Mount Shelves

    The holes used to attach the two halves of the rack mount shelves differ depending on the depth of the rack (see Figure 43 on page 233). It is recommended that you use the ones that are exposed and have the widest spacing. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 261: Figure 43 Rack Mount Shelf Depth Requirements

    27 in (68.5 cm) to 36 in (91.4 cm) b Loosely attach the rack mount shelves to the extenders with 4 M5 x 10 screws and T-nuts (see Figure 44). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 262: Figure 44 Assembling The Left And Right Rack Mount Shelves

    M5 x 10 screws T-nuts must be oriented as shown to properly fit in the shelf The metal adjustment slot fold must be toward outside of the shelf as shown T-nuts M5 x 10 screws Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 263: Figure 45 Rail Adapter Types

    Use the rail adapters with small circle pegs on rails with threaded circle hole patterns (M6 on one side and M5 on the other side) Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 264: Figure 46 Assembling The Left-Hand Rack Mount Shelf

    Hand Rack Mount Shelf Rail adapter Arrow must point up M5 x 10 screws Rail adapter M5 x 10 Arrow must screws point up Rail adapters M5 x 10 screws M5 x 10 screws Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 265 (see Figure 47 on page 238): • 2 washers • 2 M4 x 12 screws Note: The rack mount shelves must be installed on the inside rack rails. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 266: Figure 47 Installing The Rack Mount Shelves

    Chapter 9: Installing, Removing, and Replacing Components Installing the Rack Mount Kit (Rail Kit) Figure 47 Installing the Rack Mount Shelves Washers M4 x 12 screws Left shelf Right shelf Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 267: Figure 48 Tightening The Rack Mount Shelves

    3 Once the rack mount shelves are secured to the rack, tighten the screws securing the adjustable shelves (right and left) together (see Figure 48). Figure 48 Tightening the Rack Mount Shelves Tighten screws to secure both rack mounting rails Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 268 Clip nut Round, unthreaded holes require clip nuts to accept mounting hardware. Clip nut Threaded holes require neither cage or clip nuts to accept mounting hardware. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 269: Installing The Library In A Rack

    To remove tape drives, unscrew the captive thumbscrews securing them to the back of the library and slide them out of the library. Set them down gently on a stable surface. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 270: Figure 50 Magazine Release Latch Access Holes

    Right-side magazines will only slide out as far as the I/E station (one column of slots). To release the right-side magazines fully: • On the Scalar i40 and the bottom right magazine of the Scalar i80, reach under the open magazine and insert the tool directly into the access hole in the library chassis to depress the release latch, while pulling out on the magazine bezel handle.

  • Page 271: Removing The Library From A Rack

    3 Disconnect the power supply cord, the Ethernet cable, and all tape drive cables from the back of the library. If you have multiple tape drives, label the cables so you can reconnect them to the correct tape drives later. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 272: Installing The Library In A Desktop Kit

    Installing the Library in a Desktop Kit The instructions for installing the Scalar i40 and the Scalar i80 in a desktop are the same. The only difference is that the Scalar i40 has two side panels, and the Scalar i80 has four.

  • Page 273: Figure 52 Desktop Kit, Scalar I40 And Scalar I80

    Chapter 9: Installing, Removing, and Replacing Components Installing the Library in a Desktop Kit Figure 52 Desktop Kit, Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 Scalar i40 Scalar i80 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 274: Kit Contents

    Rubber feet Tools Required • Phillips screwdriver • Magazine lock override tool — an opened paperclip, small screwdriver, or other object (3.5 mm or less in diameter that will not break off) Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 275: Space Requirements

    I/E station. To release the magazine fully: • On the Scalar i40 and the bottom right magazine of the Scalar i80, reach under the open magazine and insert the...

  • Page 276: Figure 53 Magazine Release Latch Access Holes

    See Figure 54 on page 249. c Carefully turn the library back to an upright position so that it is resting on its rubber feet. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 277: Figure 54 Location Of Rubber Feet On Bottom Of Library

    Line up the screw hole in the bottom front of the side panel with the captive thumbscrew behind the magazine on the library chassis. b Press the side panel against the wall so that the posts go into the holes. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 278 The side panel should be flush with the side of the library chassis. d Tighten the thumbscrew at the front of the library to secure the side panel to the library. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 279: Figure 55 Installing Side Panels

    Installing the Library in a Desktop Kit Figure 55 Installing side panels Holes for side panel posts Magazine release Captive Hole for captive access holes thumbscrew thumbscrew Inset showing captive thumbscrew behind open magazine Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 280: Removing The Library From A Desktop Kit

    227). Removing the Library from a Desktop Kit To remove the library from a desktop kit, reverse the steps in Installing the Library in a Desktop Kit on page 244. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 281: Removing And Replacing The Front Bezel

    The procedure is similar for the Scalar i40 and the Scalar i80. Pictures of the Scalar i40 also apply to the Scalar i80. You may perform this procedure with library power ON. If you do, be careful not to accidentally press the power button and turn the library off when installing the bezel.
  • Page 282 Follow these steps... Installed in a rack high enough Unscrew all the thumbscrews that secure the library to to access to the bottom bezel the rack (the Scalar i40 has two thumbscrews; the screws Scalar i80 has four). See Figure 58 on page 256.

  • Page 283: Figure 57 Bezel Screw Locations On Bottom Of Library

    7 Remove and set aside the two screws securing the bezel to the top of the chassis (see Figure 58 on page 256). Figure 57 Bezel Screw Locations on Bottom of Library Bottom bezel screws Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 284: Figure 58 Bezel Screws

    8 Remove the bezel as follows: • Scalar i40: Grasp the bezel gently at the top and bottom and pull the bezel straight out and off of the library. Do not tip or twist the bezel as you pull it off.

  • Page 285: Figure 59 Scalar I80 Pull/Push Locations

    13 If you turned the library off to perform this procedure, turn it ON now by pressing the power button on the front panel. Wait until the library initializes before resuming library operations. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 286: Replacing The Chassis

    Required Tools • Phillips #1 screwdriver • Magazine lock override tool — an opened paperclip, small screwdriver, or other object (3.5 mm or less in diameter that will not break off) Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 287: Procedure

    3 If you had license keys installed on your library, you will need to install new ones on the replacement library. Contact Quantum Support to request new license keys. 4 If the library you are replacing is still turned on and operational, shut down the library by selecting Actions >...
  • Page 288 I/E station. To release the magazine fully: • On the Scalar i40 and the bottom right magazine of the Scalar i80, reach under the open magazine and insert the tool directly into the access hole in the library chassis to depress the release latch, while pulling out on the magazine bezel handle.

  • Page 289: Figure 60 Components To Remove

    Slide the side panels one-half inch toward the rear of the library to disengage the side-panel posts from the library wall, then pull the side panels off. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 290: Figure 61 Removing The Y-Tray Restraints

    Remove the plastic sheet and metal clip and discard. You will not need to use them again. Figure 61 Removing the Y-tray Restraints c Remove the orange shipping restraint tab and discard. You will not need to use it again. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 291 Leave it on its side until you place it in the box. Caution: If you place the library upright with the Y-tray restraint thumbscrews installed, you could damage the chassis or the Y-tray. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 292: Figure 62 Restraining The Y-Tray

    12 Install the new chassis in a rack or desktop kit. For instructions, see Installing the Rack Mount Kit (Rail Kit) on page 229 or Installing the Library in a Desktop Kit on page 244. WARNING: Two people are required to safely lift the library. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 293 2 Tighten the two thumbscrews finger tight. 3 Connect the power cord to the power supply. 4 Plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 294 Make sure every empty power supply slot and tape drive slot is covered with a filler plate. 1 Slide the filler plate into the slot. 2 Tighten the thumbscrews. Magazine Slide each magazine into its slot and push it in all the way until it stops. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 295: Figure 63 Reinstalled Components

    Ethernet cable in LEFT Tape drive cables SCB port Full-height tape drives Power supply cord Fibre Channel cables in LEFT Ethernet cable in LEFT port of full-height tape drives SCB port Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 296 Package the removed chassis using the packaging that contained the replacement chassis. Use the enclosed RMA information to send the chassis back to Quantum. 22 If your library is running SKM, you must you run a special script on the SKM server after you replace the chassis.

  • Page 297: Removing And Installing A Filler Plate

    1 Unscrew the two captive thumbscrews. 2 Pull out on the thumbscrews so the filler plate is at a slight angle and the bottom of the filler plate is still attached in the slot. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 298: Figure 64 Filler Plates Installed

    3 Pivot the filler plate up to fit securely in the hole. 4 Tighten the thumbscrews. Figure 64 Filler Plates Installed Tape drive filler plate Single power supply installed in top slot Power supply filler plate Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 299: Removing And Replacing A Magazine

    1 On the Web client, select Reports > Library Configuration. 2 Click the Show Barcodes button. The screen displays a map of the library showing the location of each cartridge, by barcode. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 300: Removing The Magazine From The Library

    Right-side magazines will only slide out as far as the I/E station. To release right-side magazines fully: – On the Scalar i40 and the bottom right magazine of the Scalar i80, reach under the open magazine and insert the tool directly into the access hole in the library chassis to depress the release latch, while pulling out on the magazine bezel handle.

  • Page 301: Installing The Magazine

    Make sure they look the same from all angles. • The storage slots face inward. • On the outer wall of the magazine, the silver rollers sit below the springs (see Figure 66). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 302: Figure 66 Proper Orientation (Right-Side Magazine)

    6 Turn the magazine over and install the two washers and two M3 screws securing the bottom of the bezel to the magazine. Install them in the outer hole in each tab (see Figure 67). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 303: Figure 67 Removing/Installing The Magazine Bezel

    10 Run the magazine diagnostics test on the replaced magazine to be sure it is functioning correctly. a Place a scratch tape in the top I/E station slot. b If manual cartridge assignment is enabled, assign the scratch tape to the System partition. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 304: Removing And Installing A Power Supply

    Adding or Replacing a Redundant Power Supply on the Scalar i80 Figure 68 Single Power Supply System Scalar i40, single power supply Scalar i80, single power supply installed in top slot Filler plate covers empty power supply slot Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 305: Replacing A Power Supply In A Single-Power-Supply System (Scalar I40 And Scalar I80)

    The power supply only goes in one way, and should slide in easily. If you cannot slide it in, you may be trying to install it upside down. 7 Tighten the two thumbscrews finger tight. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 306: Adding Or Replacing A Redundant Power Supply On The Scalar I80

    You may need to press firmly on the power supply sheet metal at the very end to plug in the power supply to the connector on the library. You will feel it snap into place. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 307: Removing And Replacing The System Control Board

    Installing Library Firmware Restoring the Library Configuration Manually Reconfiguring the Library Replacing the System Caution: You must completely remove power from the library before Control Board removing and replacing the system control board. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 308 Wait for all the LEDs on the SCB to turn off. 6 Disconnect the power cords from the power supplies on the back of the library. The Scalar i40 has one power supply. The Scalar i80 may have one or two power supplies. Make sure you disconnect all power cords from the power supplies.

  • Page 309: Installing Library Firmware

    The green power LED on the library front panel above the power button illuminates, and the operator panel screen turns on. The library goes through a connection and initialization sequence that takes up to 60 seconds. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 310 The Web client displays a screen instructing you to select the firmware image you want to load on the library. 9 Click Browse and select the firmware image you downloaded to install on the library. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 311: Restoring The Library Configuration

    4 Restore the configuration using the Web client as follows: a Select Tools > Save/Restore Configuration. b Select Restore System Configuration. c Click Browse. Navigate to the saved configuration and click Open. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 312: Manually Reconfiguring The Library

    The IVT takes about 30 minutes. If any problems are detected, the library issues a diagnostic ticket. 9 Package the old SCB in the packaging that shipped with the new SCB and send the old SCB back to Quantum using the included return shipping label. Manually Reconfiguring...
  • Page 313 7 If you changed the IP address from what it was originally, update host and other applications that access the library. 8 Update the library name, time zone, and any other configuration settings, if required, using the Web client Setup menus. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 314: Removing And Replacing A Tape Drive

    30 minutes. If any problems are detected, the library issues a diagnostic ticket. 12 Package the old SCB in the packaging that shipped with the new SCB and send the old SCB back to Quantum using the included return shipping label. Removing and Replacing a Tape Drive It is recommended that you remove and install tape drives with library power ON —...

  • Page 315: Preparing Partitions And Control Paths

    • vendor from the partition. To delete tape drives from partitions, select Setup > Partitions from the Web client. To modify the control path, select Setup > Control Path from the Web client. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 316: Removing A Tape Drive From The Library

    71. Slots are numbered starting from the bottom and moving up. • Scalar i40: Half-height tape drives can be installed in slots 1 and 2. A full-height tape drive can be installed in slot 1. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 317: Figure 71 Acceptable Installation Locations For Full-Height Tape Drives

    At the very end of the slide, you will feel a slight “click” as the tape drive sled connector connects into its mating connector in the library chassis. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 318: Figure 72 Installing A Tape Drive

    Autoleveling takes about 7 minutes. A message displays on the operator panel indicating autoleveling is taking place. If autoleveling is not required, the tape drive takes about 2 minutes to come ready. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 319 Running the IVT Diagnostic Subtests Individually – Robotics, Tape Drive, and Magazine Tests on page 327 for more information. 12 Save the library configuration (see Saving the Library Configuration on page 107). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 320: Packaging The Library For Moving Or Shipping

    3 Click the “print” icon in the upper right corner to print the report. Alternatively, take a screen capture of the report and save or print it, or copy the map by hand. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 321: Procedure

    7 Disconnect the power supply cord, the Ethernet cable, and all tape drive cables from the back of the library. If you have multiple tape drives, label the cables so you can reconnect them to the correct ones later. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 322 Make sure the front end of the library (the “rack ear”) overhangs the edge of the table so that the library lies flat. Caution: Do not turn the library upside down. Do not turn the library more than 90 degrees from upright. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 323: Figure 73 Restraining The Y-Tray

    Leave it on its side until you place it in the box. Caution: If you place the library upright with the Y-tray restraint thumbscrews installed, you could damage the chassis or the Y-tray. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 324: Figure 74 Scalar I40 Packaging

    WARNING: Two people are required to safely lift the library. 14 Place the library in the packaging as shown in Figure 74 Figure Figure 74 Scalar i40 Packaging Top foam Library (anti-static wrap not shown for clarity) Bottom foam Shipping carton Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 325: Figure 75 Scalar I80 Packaging

    Y-tray. When placing the library on its side, do not set it on the “rack ear” or the magazine handle, or you could damage them. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 326: Replacing The Y-Tray With Robot

    Replacing the Y-tray with Robot Replacing the Y-tray with Robot Y-tray with Robot replacement is a service-only procedure. If the Y-tray fails, you will need to call Quantum Support for a replacement. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 327: Updating Firmware

    Web client. With the library firmware update operation, you can upgrade firmware to a later version or downgrade firmware to an earlier version. Upgrading library firmware can take up to 30 minutes. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 328 108). After downgrading, network settings are not reset, and licenses remain—as long as the downgraded firmware version supports that licensed feature You can only update firmware from the Web client. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 329: Figure 76 Tools - Update Library Firmware Screen

    View your library’s current firmware version by selecting Reports > About Library from the operator panel, or Reports > About > Scalar i40/i80 from the Web client. 2 Unload tape cartridges from all tape drives installed in the library. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 330 From the Web client, return to Tools > Update Library Firmware. The Tools - Update Library Firmware screen displays. d Click Browse. e Locate the library firmware file and click Open. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 331 10 Verify the library firmware installed successfully. Go to Tools > Update Library Firmware or view the About Scalar i40/i80 report (on the Web client) by selecting Reports > About > Scalar i40/ i80). 11 Save the library configuration again (see...

  • Page 332: Updating And Autoleveling Tape Drive Firmware

    Updating and Autoleveling Tape Drive Firmware The library firmware bundle file contains baseline tape drive firmware image that Quantum has validated. Tape drive firmware is installed at the same time as library firmware. (You can also install upgrades or patches separately, which is described in the sections below.)

  • Page 333: About Tape Drive Firmware Autoleveling

    If you want to continue to use the patch or a different version of tape drive firmware, you will need to upload it again. Contact Quantum Support if you need help obtaining firmware (see Getting More Information or Help page xxvii).

  • Page 334: Uploading Tape Drive Firmware Used In Autoleveling

    Autoleveling on page 310. You can only upload tape drive firmware on the Web client. Web Client 1 Check the Quantum Web site to see if you are running the current level of firmware (go to http://www.quantum.com/ ServiceandSupport/SoftwareandDocumentationDownloads/SI40/ and click the Firmware tab).
  • Page 335 You cannot delete the library's baseline tape drive firmware images. For more Autoleveling information, see About Tape Drive Firmware Autoleveling on page 305. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 336: Deleting Tape Drive Firmware Used In Autoleveling

    • If Failure appears in the Progress Window, the tape drive firmware update was not successfully deleted. 5 To initiate autoleveling, see Initiating Tape Drive Firmware Autoleveling on page 310. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 337 If you upload or remove tape drive firmware separately from library firmware (such as a Quantum- provided upgrade or patch) and want to autolevel the tape drives immediately, follow these steps: 1 Unload tape cartridges from all tape drives you want to autolevel.

  • Page 338: Initiating Tape Drive Firmware Autoleveling

    Chapter 10: Updating Firmware Updating and Autoleveling Tape Drive Firmware Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 339: Troubleshooting

    Running the Installation and Verification Test (IVT) • Running the IVT Diagnostic Subtests Individually – Robotics, Tape Drive, and Magazine Tests • Running the Random Move Test • Performing Library Diagnostics • Resetting Factory Defaults Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 340: About Diagnostic Tickets

    This level of priority is conveying an informational message. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 341: Viewing, Closing, And Resolving Diagnostic Tickets

    32). You can frequently resolve a simple problem yourself, but if the problem is complex or involves a field replaceable unit (FRU), you will be directed to contact Quantum Support. Only qualified service technicians can service FRUs. Viewing, Closing, and The initial status of all diagnostic tickets is Unopened.
  • Page 342 Basic details about the ticket are displayed, such as ticket ID number, short description, priority, and when the ticket was created and updated. 6 You can either press Close to close the ticket, or press Exit to exit without closing the ticket. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 343 Tools - All Diagnostic window displays, with the ticket no longer in the list. Tickets • To leave the ticket open for future troubleshooting, click Exit The ticket remains on the list. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 344: Closing Diagnostic Tickets Automatically

    4 Press Apply. Viewing Closed Diagnostic Tickets You can view closed diagnostic tickets from the Web client. 1 Select Tools > All Diagnostic Tickets. 2 Click the Include Closed Tickets check box. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 345: Capturing Snapshots Of Library Information

    Web client until the automatic snapshot is complete. If this happens, an error message will display. Wait about 10 minutes and try again.You can only capture a snapshot via the Web client. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 346: Troubleshooting Library "Not Ready" Messages

    If none of the above steps works, contact Quantum Support. “Not Ready” Messages The Web client includes a header that contains the company logo,...
  • Page 347 Note: You may not see the “not ready” message in the Web client until the browser refreshes. Similarly, even if the problem has been resolved, the “not ready” message will not disappear from the Web client until the browser refreshes. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 348: Retrieving Tape Drive Logs

    LEDs provide a visual indication about the status of certain library components. LEDs can sometimes communicate that a problem exists when diagnostic tickets cannot. The following components of the library have LEDs: • Front panel • System control board (SCB) Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 349: Front Panel Leds

    Ticket indicator Amber The LED is illuminated when at least LED. (farthest from one open or unopened diagnostic power button) ticket exists. Figure 77 Front Panel LEDs Ticket indicator LED Power-on LED Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 350: System Control Board Leds

    Ethernet device. Figure 78 System Control Board LEDs Customer Ethernet Service Ethernet Health status LED port LEDs port LEDs Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 351: Tape Drive/Sled Leds

    Failure. Replacement required. Link Green On solid — Fibre Channel link is present Flashing — Fibre Channel link is present and communications are in process No Fibre Channel link is currently present. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 352: Power Supply Led

    ON. Amber AC power is present but the library front panel switch is turned OFF. Power supply failure. No power. Ensure the power supply is correctly plugged into a wall outlet. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 353: Running The Installation And Verification Test (Ivt)

    Y-carriage assembly travel, barcode scanning, calibration sensors, and several moves of a scratch tape. It also calibrates the robot to the library. The test takes up to 11 minutes to complete. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 354 • All diagnostic tickets must be closed. • I/E station slots must be allocated (minimum of five). • All magazines must be installed in the library (two in the Scalar i40; four in the Scalar i80). • At least one tape drive must be installed in the library.

  • Page 355: Running The Ivt Diagnostic Subtests Individually - Robotics, Tape Drive, And Magazine Tests

    For a description of the diagnostic subtests, see Running the Installation and Verification Test (IVT) on page 325. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 356 • All diagnostic tickets must be closed. • I/E station slots must be allocated (minimum of five). • All magazines must be installed in the library (two in the Scalar i40; four in the Scalar i80). • A scratch tape must be in the top I/E station slot. The scratch tape must be assigned to the System partition.

  • Page 357: Running The Random Move Test

    2 Assign the scratch tape to the System partition. 3 Select Tools > Random Move Test. 4 Press Run. 5 Press Yes to set partitions offline, log users off the Web client, and continue with the test. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 358: Performing Library Diagnostics

    You are now in a page that looks much like the regular Home page, but with different choices in the menu bars. Also, you will notice that all your partitions are offline. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 359: Resetting A Tape Drive

    3 Once the operation completes, the operator panel displays a message stating that the operation completed, and there will be diagnostic tickets if it failed. 4 Press OK. 5 Check to see if the library generated diagnostic tickets. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 360: Robotics Get/Put Test

    4 Select Robotics > Robotics Get/Put Test 5 Click Apply. 6 The test runs. When complete, a “success” or “failure” message displays. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 361: Resetting Factory Defaults

    1 Select Tools > Reset Factory Defaults. A message displays stating that configuration data will be cleared and library rebooted. 2 Press Yes to continue. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 362 Chapter 11: Troubleshooting Resetting Factory Defaults Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 363: Working With Cartridges And Barcodes

    347 for information on what type of tape cartridges are supported for each drive type. This chapter covers: • Handling Tape Cartridges Properly • Write-Protecting Tape Cartridges • Supported Barcode Formats • Barcode Label Requirements • Installing Barcode Labels Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 364: Handling Tape Cartridges Properly

    • Place barcode labels only in the designated slots on the cartridges. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 365: Write-Protecting Tape Cartridges

    Barcode labels from other sources can be used, but they must meet the following requirements: • ANSI MH10.8M-1983 Standard. • Type font: Code 39 (3 of 9). • Characters: only uppercase letters A to Z and/or numeric values 0 to 9. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 366: Supported Barcode Formats

    • No white areas should be present on the bars. Supported Barcode Formats Quantum supplies industry standard LTO barcode labels with a length of 6 + 2 corresponding to the Standard Six and Plus Six formats listed below. For advanced uses, your Quantum library supports label lengths of up to 15 characters allowing you to create custom labels.

  • Page 367: Installing Barcode Labels

    Place the barcode label as level as possible in the provided space for the label. If the label is not placed horizontally level, barcode label scan/read operations may encounter difficulties reading the label. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 368: Figure 81 Barcode Label Orientation

    Caution: Do not place a barcode label or any labels on the top or bottom of a cartridge. Doing so can cause the tape cartridge and tape drive operations to fail. Figure 81 Barcode Label Orientation Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 369: Appendix A Specifications

    * Depths listed above exclude drive sleds. Drive sleds will add up to 50 mm to the overall length of the library depending on tape drive type (half-height, full-height, Fibre Channel, SAS). Additionally, when planning space requirements, take into account installed cables (particularly fibre-optic cable radius on Fibre Channel tape drives). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 370: Capacity

    Fully licensed: 80 Maximum native 25 slots: 20 TB 50 slots: 40 TB capacity 40 slots: 32 TB 80 slots: 64 TB Number of I/E station 0 or 5 0, 5, or 10 slots Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 371: Environmental Specifications

    0 to 95%, non-condensing non-condensing non-condensing Air Clearance Requirements There must be at least 4 in. (10 cm) of open space in front of and behind the library for proper air flow Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 372: Library Power Specifications

    * A Scalar i80 library with dual power supplies will have these requirement on both AC inputs to the library but will load share the current draw equally between each supply and from each AC connection. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 373: Power Consumption And Heat Output

    Second power supply, Scalar i80 * The difference in power consumption and heat output between full-height and half height tape drives, and between Fibre Channel and SAS tape drives, is negligible. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 374: Communication Interfaces

    Web client SNMP protocol SMI-S protocol Supported Tape Drives Media Vendor Generation Interface Type Speed Connector LTO-4 Fibre Channel 4 Gb/s 3 Gb/s SFF-8088 LTO-5 Fibre Channel 8 Gb/s 6 Gb/s SFF-8088 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 375: Supported Media

    Read-only in LTO-4 tape drives Supported Internet Browsers The Internet browser software is not supplied with the Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 systems; you must obtain and install it independently. The Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 systems support the following Internet...

  • Page 376: Supported Operating Systems

    Appendix A: Specifications Supported Operating Systems Solaris™ • Firefox 1.0.6 or later Supported Operating Systems The Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 systems support the following operating systems: • Microsoft® Windows® Enterprise Server • Sun™ Solaris™ • HP-UX® • IBM® AIX®...

  • Page 377: Table 9 Tape Alert Flag Severity Codes

    Continued operation without corrective action may cause a failure or raise critical Tape Alert flags. Critical — Either a failure has already occurred or a failure is imminent. Corrective action is required. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 378: Table 10 Tape Drive Tape Alert Flag Descriptions

    The drive can no tape drive is faulty: longer write data to the tape. 1 Use a good tape to test the drive. 2 If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier help line. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 379 1 Discard the old tape. medium can be 2 Restart the operation with a different demounted. tape. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 380 1 Use another tape cartridge for your next backup. 2 Store this tape cartridge in a safe place in case you need to restore data from it. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 381 1 Do not use this cleaning cartridge in this drive. 2 Wait for the current operation to finish. 3 Then use a valid cleaning cartridge. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 382 The tape drive has a hardware fault: The drive has a hardware fault that 1 Eject the tape or magazine. requires reset to 2 Reset the drive. recover. 3 Restart the operation. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 383 The voltage supply to the tape drive is Drive voltage limits outside the specified range. exceeded. Predictive A hardware failure of the tape drive is Predictive failure of failure predicted. Call the tape drive supplier drive hardware. help line. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 384 Tape system The tape system area could not be read Read errors while area read successfully at load time: reading the system failure area on load. 1 Copy data to another tape cartridge. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 385 The tape drive has detected an WORM Someone has inconsistency during the WORM medium — tampered with the medium integrity checks. Someone may integrity check WORM medium. have tampered with the cartridge. failed Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 386 The MRS stripes are read to determine if the media is of data-grade. Data-grade media should be used in SCSI streaming devices since it is of the required quality and consistency to be used to store data (i.e., audio/video grade media should not be used). Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

  • Page 387: Disposal Of Electrical And Electronic Equipment

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  • Page 388 Appendix C: Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 389 Barcode A printed array of varied rectangular bars and spaces that can be scanned and read for object identification. A transmission channel through which electrical signals are carried from one device to another device. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 390 When possible, a diagnostic ticket provides instructions for resolving the issue. Directory Directory A file that contains a list of other files. is short for directory file Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 391 A thin filament of glass. An optical waveguide consisting of a core and a cladding which is capable of carrying information in the form of light. Fiber is also a general term used to cover all Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 392 Hot swappable The ability to replace a defective component while the system continues to function normally. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) The communication rules by which a Web browser (client) and a server delivering Web pages exchange information. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 393 Partition Logical library See Loop With this Fibre Channel option, the port operates with attached loop-capable devices. If a point-to-point device is attached, the appliance is not able to communicate with it. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 394 It is identified by a world wide name. NL_Port Node Loop Port. It has the capability to communicate over both FC-AL hubs and through F_Ports. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 395 The SAN allows for sharing resources (target devices) among multiple servers (initiators). SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) A set of standards for a high-speed, parallel interface that connects processing devices Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 396 A storage device can be a single disk drive, or constitute thousands of tapes in a large tape library. Storage slot The physical home where a data cartridge resides. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 397 WWNN (World Wide Node Name) A unique number assigned by a recognized naming authority. The world wide name is integral to Fibre Channel operations. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 398 FC-connected device. It is used to identify available SAN devices at end points. X-axis, X-position The horizontal position of the library’s robotic arm. Y-axis, Y-position The vertical position of the library’s robotic arm. Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 399 165 exporting 196 supported formats 55 valid 164 generating 181 bezel, library, replacing 253 cleaning log 217 at initial setup 192 browser back button 28 cleaning slots, configuring 61 manually 193 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 400 IPv4 42 library, updating 299 about 182 IPv6 42 tape drive, autoleveling 304 automatic 184 library 137 tape drive, updating 304 manual 183 IVT 325 front panel 2 e-mail account, library 76 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 401 292 licenses media barcode formats 55 encryption key management partitions menu trees 33 (EKM) 15 about 51 MIB, SNMP 47 report 223 access 59 viewing 70 move test 329 automatic creation 53 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 402 SCB, see system control board 8 rail kit, see rack mount kit 229 system summary 31 scrolling, fast 27 random move test 329 secure socket layer, enabling/ registering the library 109 disabling 106 Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 403 (IVT) 325 magazine 327 random move 329 robotics 327 robotics get/put 332 tape drive 327 ticket indicator LED 3 time zone, setting 50 time, setting 49 timeout 97 TLS certificates Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...
  • Page 404 Index Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide...

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