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HPE StoreEver LTO 5 User Manual (91 pages)
Failover
Brand:
HPE
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 2.19 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Overview
6
Traditional Library Control Path and Drive Connections Without Failover
7
Part Number
8
Basic Path Failover
9
Basic Data Path Port Failover Details
9
Basic Control Path Failover Details
10
Technology for Basic Control Path Failover
11
Advanced Path Failover
12
Driver Operation During Device Open
13
Driver Operation While Opening a Connection to a Library Control Path
13
Driver Operation During Normal Communications
14
Path Failure Detection
14
Path Failure Recovery
14
Active and Passive Control Path Drives
14
Library Controller Path Failure Recovery
15
Enabling Basic Path Failover
16
Preparing the Switches and Hosts for Failover
16
Hardware-Specific Requirements for Basic Failover
17
Hardware-Specific Requirements for Advanced Path Failover
17
Installing Advanced Path Failover
18
Preparing the SAN
18
Minimize Host Access
18
Configure Redundant Connections
18
Review the SAN Design Guidelines
18
Preparing the Library
19
Preparing the Host
19
Configuring Failover for the ESL G3 Tape Libraries
21
Configuring Data Path Failover
21
Library and Tape Drive Prerequisites for Basic Data Path Failover
21
Library and Tape Drive Prerequisites for Advanced Data Path Failover
21
Library Configurations for Mixed Failover Environments
22
Enabling Data Path Failover
22
Verifying Data Path Failover
23
Diagnosing Basic Data Path Failover
24
Disabling Data Path Failover
26
Configuring Control Path Failover
26
Library and Tape Drive Prerequisites for Basic Control Path Failover
26
Library and Tape Drive Prerequisites for Advanced Control Path Failover
27
Enabling Control Path Failover for a Library Partition
27
Configuring the Library after Enabling Control Path Failure
28
Verifying Control Path Failover
30
Disabling Control Path Failover
30
Configuring Failover for the MSL3040 or MSL6480
32
Control Path Failover Configuration
32
Enabling Control Path Failover
32
Locating the Library World-Wide Node Name after Enabling Basic Control Path Failure
33
Verifying Basic Control Path Failover
33
Verifying Advanced Control Path Failover
34
Data Path Failover Configuration
35
Enabling Data Path Failover
35
Verifying Data Path Failover
36
Configuring Failover for Other MSL Tape Libraries
37
Configuring Data Path Port Failover
37
Enabling Data Path Port Failover
37
Verifying Data Path Port Failover
38
Making the Standby Port be the Active Port
39
Configuring Basic Control Path Failover
39
Enabling Control Path Port Failover on the Library
39
The "Enable Library Control Path Failover" Setting Is Not Selectable
41
Verifying Basic Control Path Failover
42
Locating the Library World-Wide Node Name Configuration Requirements after Enabling Control Path Failure
42
Configuring the Tape Drive Hosting the Library Control Path
42
Installing and Using Windows Advanced Path Failover Drivers
43
Installing the Windows Advanced Path Failover Drivers
43
The Windows Installer Reports Error 0X80070643
44
Uninstalling the Drivers
45
Verifying that the Tape and Changer Drivers Are Correctly Installed
45
Windows Driver Theory of Operation
46
Driver Components
46
Device Firmware
51
Installing and Using Linux Advanced Path Failover Drivers
52
Installing Advanced Path Failover Drivers
52
Updating the Driver Without Rebooting
53
Device Files
53
Load Balancing Options for Multiple Tape Drives
53
Common Characteristics of both Load Balancing Algorithms
53
Full Balancing Algorithm
54
Less Balancing Algorithm
54
Setting the Load Balancing Level
54
Command Line User Interface
54
Viewing the Current Driver Revision
55
Viewing Device Status
55
Setting the Preferred Path
56
Rebalancing the Paths
56
Path Rotation Exercise Function
57
Enabling Advanced Path Failover on a Device While the Driver Is Running
57
Disabling Advanced Path Failover on a Device While the Driver Is Running
57
Linux Driver Theory of Operation
57
Installing and Using HP-UX Advanced Path Failover Drivers
59
Installing Advanced Path Failover Drivers
59
Commands for Viewing Tape and Library Devices Connected to a System
60
Finding the Lockdown Path
62
Troubleshooting Advanced Path Failover
62
Enabling or Disabling Advanced Path Failover
62
Troubleshooting Failover Operation
64
Locating a Failed Path
64
Windows Debugging Logs and Tools
65
Confirming Failover Operation
66
Windows System Log
66
Diagnostic Application
67
Diagnostic Dumps
73
Linux Logs and Troubleshooting Tools
74
Dumping Cached Reservation Information
74
Controlling the Level of Debug Output Sent to the Console
74
Reading the Trace Log
75
Library Path Failover Events
75
Additional Tape Drive Sense Codes
77
Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques
79
Preparing to Generate Windows Driver Debug Dump Log Files
79
Support and Other Resources
81
Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support
81
Accessing Updates
81
Customer Self Repair
82
Remote Support
82
Warranty Information
82
Regulatory Information
83
Documentation Feedback
83
Known Issues and Workarounds
84
Path Failover Issues Are Observed on Windows Server 2012
84
Device Connectivity Is Lost after Several Closely Spaced Path Failovers
85
The Device Driver Does Not Connect to the Preferred Path
85
The Device Driver Does Not Connect to the Highest Performance Path
85
A Host in a Multi-Initiator Environment Does Not Discover a Path to the Library Controller
86
Tape Library Access Commands Fail with "Reservation Conflict" Errors or "Medium Removal Prevented" Errors
86
Data Protector Device Discovery with Advanced Path Failover
88
Troubleshooting Commvault Simpana Device Discovery with HP- UX 11.31
90
Commvault Simpana Fails to Discover Devices When Run on HP-UX 11.31
90
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HPE StoreEver LTO 5 User Manual (54 pages)
Half-Height SAS Tape Drives
Brand:
HPE
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 1.1 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Before You Start
5
Which Operating Systems Are Supported
5
Power Specifications
5
How Do I Connect the Drive to My Server
6
Internal Drives
6
External Drives
7
Rackmount Drives
8
LTFS and HPE Storeopen Standalone
8
2 Drivers and Backup Software
9
Install Drivers
9
Installing on Windows
9
Installing on Linux and UNIX
9
Installing on IA64
9
Diagnostic, Management, and Support Tools
9
Upgrade Backup Software
10
Enable Encryption
10
3 Installing an Internal LTO Ultrium Tape Drive
11
Before You Start
11
Mounting Requirements
12
Remove Server Cover
12
Attach Mounting Hardware - some Servers
13
HPE Proliant Servers
13
Mounting Rails
13
Mounting Screws
14
Other Servers
14
Install Drive
14
Connect SAS and Power Cords
15
Supplied SAS Cable
15
Option 1: Connect to a New HBA (All Servers)
16
Option 2: Connect Cable to Spare Port on Host SAS Controller
19
Option 3: Connect Cable to Port on Host SAS Controller and Replace Existing SAS Cable
21
Secure the Drive
23
Mounting Hardware Used
23
No Mounting Hardware Used
25
Reboot the Server
25
4 Installing an External LTO Ultrium Tape Drive
26
Before You Start
26
Connecting the Tape Drive to an External SAS Port
26
Reboot the Server
27
5 Verifying the Installation
28
6 Operating the Tape Drive
29
About the LTO Tape Drive
29
LTO-6 and LTO-5 Ultrium Tape Drives
29
Earlier Generation LTO Ultrium Tape Drives
29
Loading a Cartridge
30
Unloading a Cartridge
30
Removing Power from the Drive
31
7 Use the Correct Media
32
Cartridges
32
Cleaning Cartridges
32
Data Cartridges
32
LTO Ultrium WORM Data Cartridges
33
LTO-6 and LTO-5 Ultrium Tape Drives and Partitioning
33
LTO-6, LTO-5 and LTO-4 Ultrium Tape Drives and Encryption
34
When Should I Use Encryption
34
How Do I Enable Encryption
34
When will I be Asked to Enter the Key
34
What Happens if I Do Not Remember the Key
34
Does Encryption Affect Tape Drive Performance
35
Does the Tape Drive Encrypt Media in an Earlier Ultrium Format
35
Where Can I Get more Information
35
Write Protecting Cartridges
35
Cleaning the Tape Drive
36
Handling Cartridges
36
Operating and Storage Environment
37
8 Diagnostic Tools and SMART Components
38
Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) with Integrated Tapeassure Monitoring
38
Main Features Available with Library & Tape Tools
38
HPE SMART Components
39
9 Troubleshooting
40
General Procedure
40
Understanding LED Sequences
41
Encryption LED(HPE LTO-6 and LTO-5 Models Only)
43
Problems with Cartridges
44
The Cartridge Is Jammed
44
The Drive will Not Accept the Cartridge (or Ejects It Immediately)
45
Encryption Troubleshooting
46
10 Replacing a Tape Drive
47
To Disconnect Your Drive
47
To Reconnect Your Tape Drive
47
11 Support and Other Resources
48
Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support
48
Accessing Updates
48
Related Information
49
Rack Stability
49
Websites
49
Customer Self Repair
50
Registering Your Tape Drive
50
Remote Support
50
Documentation Feedback
50
A Warranty and Regulatory Information
51
Warranty Information
51
Regulatory Information
51
Belarus Kazakhstan Russia Marking
51
Turkey Rohs Material Content Declaration
52
Ukraine Rohs Material Content Declaration
52
Index
53
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