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Dell EMC ML3E User Manual

Dell EMC ML3E User Manual (202 pages)

EMC ML3 Series Tape Library

Brand: Dell | Category: Storage | Size: 18 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
5
Figures

7
Tables

9
Read this First

11
Safety and Environmental Notices

13
- Danger and Caution Notices
  13
- Caution Notices
  15
- Possible Safety Hazards
  16
- Class I Laser Product
  16
- Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure
  17
- Rack Safety
  17
- Power Cords
  19
Preface

21
Overview

23
- Introduction
  23
  - Two Module Tape Library
    23
  - Module Designations
    23
- Structure and Supported Library Configurations
  24
  - Base Module
    24
  - Minimum and Maximum Storage Configurations
    24
  - Base Module
    25
  - Module Library
    25
  - Library Configurations
    25
  - Module Library
    26
  - Module Library
    27
- Module Library
  28
  - Components
    29
  - Components Front Panel
    29
    
    Front Panel Descriptions
    29
    
    Rear Panel
    30
    
    Rear Panel Descriptions
    30
    
    Magazines
    31
- Physical Numbering of Modules
  31
- Left Magazine
  32
- Right Magazine
  32
  - Physical Numbering of Storage Slots - Bottom Module
    32
    
    Power Supply
    33
    
    Bar Code Reader
    33
- User Interfaces
  33
- Power Supply Rear Panel Leds
  33
- Supported Tape Drives
  34
  - Control Path Drives
    34
  - Mixed Drives
    34
  - Drive Sled Back Panels
    35
- Mixed Drives in a Logical Library
  35
- Drive Sled Indicators
  35
- Half-Height SAS Dual Port
  36
  - Half-Height FC Single Port
    36
  - Physical and Logical Addresses of Drives
    37
- Full-Height FC Dual Port
  37
- Supported Tape Cartridges
  38
- Physical Numbering of Drives
  38
- Library Functions
  39
  - Encryption
    39
  - Library Sharing
    39
  - Path Failover and Load Balancing
    40
  - Differences between CPF and DPF
    40
  - Alerts and Logging
    41
- Host Connectivity
  42
- Network Connectivity
  42
Planning

45
- Library Layout and Location Requirements
  45
- Power Cords
  47
  - Gas and Particulate Exposure
    47
- Network Requirements
  52
- Host Requirements
  53
Installing

55
Managing

81
- The Management GUI
  81
- Management GUI Main Screen
  82
  - Main Screen Elements
    82
- The Operator Panel
  83
  - Navigation Dock
    83
- Operator Panel Main Screen
  84
  - Status Icons
    84
  - Operator Panel Menu Tree
    84
- Locating Management Functions
  85
- Front Panel Leds
  85
  - Default Settings
    88
  - Methods of Cleaning Drives
    91
  - Accessing Cartridges
    92
  - Configuring Library Managed Encryption (KMIP)
    92
  - Magazine State
    92
Troubleshooting

95
- Finding Event Information
  95
- Identifying a Failed Component
  95
- Running Library Tests
  95
- Troubleshooting Guide
  95
- Pre-Call Checklist
  98
- Contacting Dell
  99
- Diagnostic Information
  99
  - The ITDT Firmware Update, Dump Retrieval and Drive Test Tool
    99
  - Event Codes
    100
    
    Main Error Events
    101
    
    Warning Error Events
    108
    
    Warning Events
    108
    
    Configuration Change Events
    115
  - Expansion Module
    115
    
    Informational Events
    116
  - Tapealert Flags
    117
    
    Tapealert Flags Supported by the Library
    117
    
    Tapealert Flags Supported by the Drive
    119
  - Sense Data
    122
    
    Drive Error Codes: Single-Character Display (SCD)
    122
    
    SCD Dot
    124
    
    Status Light
    124
    
    Meaning of Status Light and Single-Character Display (SCD)
    124
Upgrading and Servicing

127
- Internal View of Library
  127
- Internal View of the Library
  127
  - Internal View Description
    127
- Adding, Removing, or Replacing a Tape Drive
  128
  - Pinch Hazard
    128
- Drive Bay Covers
  129
- Alignment Rails
  129
- Installing a Tape Drive
  130
- Unlocking the Drive
  130
- Adding or Replacing a Base or Expansion Module
  131
- Interconnect Cables
  133
- Unlocking or Disengaging the Alignment Lever
  134
- Loosening the Thumbscrews
  135
- Sliding the Module out of the Rack
  135
- Adding, Removing, or Replacing a Power Supply
  136
- Power Supplies
  137
  - Power Supply Components
    137
- Sliding in the New Power Supply
  138
- Replacing a Base or Expansion Controller Card
  139
- Controller Card Components
  140
- Installing a Controller Card
  141
- Installing, Removing, or Replacing an Accessor and Spooling Mechanism
  142
- Magazine Release Levers
  143
- Unlocking the Robot
  144
- Finger Holes
  144
- Unlocking the Spooling Cable and Placing It in Its Cradle
  145
- Spooling Cable in Park Position
  146
- Pins Are Aligned Horizontally
  147
- Installing the Spooling Cable
  148
  - Returning the Accessor to the Base Module
    149
- Inserting the Screwdriver to Manually Operate the Accessor
  150
- Left Magazine Opening
  150
- Removing or Replacing a Spooling Mechanism
  151
- Unlocking the Spooling Mechanism
  152
- Unlocked Spooling Mechanism - Enlarged View
  153
- Locked Spooling Mechanism - Enlarged View
  154
- Removing or Replacing a Magazine
  155
- Removing the Spooling Mechanism
  155
- Manually Releasing the Right Magazine
  156
- Manually Releasing the Left Magazine
  156
- Moving the Library Modules
  157
Appendix A. Library Configuration Forms

159
- Library Information
  160
- Module and Drive Information
  161
- Logical Library Information
  162
- Users Account Information
  163
Appendix B. LTO Media

165
- Data Cartridges
  165
  - Cartridge Data Capacity and Recording Formats
    165
  - Cartridge Read/Write Compatibility
    166
- WORM (Write Once, Read Many) Cartridges
  166
  - WORM Media
    166
  - Data Cartridge Compatibility with LTO Tape Drive
    166
  - Data Security on WORM Media
    167
  - WORM Media Errors
    167
- Cleaning Cartridge
  167
- Labeling Tape Cartridges
  167
- LTO Data and WORM Tape Cartridges
  167
  - Cartridges and Volsers Compatible with the LTO Tape Drives
    168
  - Guidelines for Bar Code Labels
    169
- Write-Protect Switch
  169
- Sample Bar Code Label on the LTO 8 Tape
  169
- Cartridge
  169
- Handling the Cartridges
  170
  - Providing Training
    170
  - Ensuring Proper Packaging
    170
- Setting the Write-Protect Switch
  170
  - Location of the Write-Protect Switch
    170
  - Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions
    171
- Completing a Thorough Inspection
  
  172
  - Handling the Cartridge Carefully
    172
  - Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges
    173
    
    Environment for Operating, Storing, and Shipping the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge
    173
Appendix C. Accessibility

175
Glossary

177
- Universal Rack Connector
  194
Index

197
- Front Panel 7
  198

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