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Oracle StorageTek SL3000 Manual (216 pages)

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Brand: Oracle | Category: Storage | Size: 10 MB

Table of Contents
3
Preface

15
- Related Documentation
  15
- Documentation Accessibility
  15
Release Notes

17
- What's New in this Release
  17
- Fixes
  17
- Minimum Requirements for Related Software
  17
- LTO Drive Firmware Versions
  18
- Installing Library Firmware
  18
1 Library Overview

19
Cooling

34
- Library Electronics Control Module
  34
- Tape Drives
  34
- DC Power Supplies
  34
Storage Capacity

34
- Calculating Physical Capacity
  35
- Physical Slot Capacity Per Module
  35
  - Calculation Example 2: Base and CEM
    36
  - Calculation Example 3: Base, DEM, Cems, AEM
    36
Host Connectivity

36
- FC-SCSI Connection
  37
  - Supported Topologies
    37
- TCP/IP Connection
  37
- Port Bonding
  37
Library Monitoring

38
Media Validation

38
Library Management Software

38
- Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS)
  38
- Enterprise Library Software
  39
- Independent Software Vendors (Isvs)
  39
- Other Storage System Solutions
  40
- Ordering
  
  41
  - Physical Configuration
    41
    
    Base Module (Required)
    42
    
    Cartridge Expansion Module (CEM)
    42
    
    Drive Expansion Module (DEM)
    42
    
    Access Expansion Module (AEM)
    43
    
    Dual Robotics
    43
  - Module Add-Ons
    43
    
    Tape Drive Arrays
    43
    
    Cartridge Access Ports
    44
    
    Local Op Panel
    44
    
    Redundant Electronics
    44
    
    Window Cartridge Array
    44
  - Tape Drives
    44
    
    Tape Drive Encryption
    44
    
    Conversion Kits
    45
    
    LTO Drives
    45
    
    LTO Encryption
    45
    
    Re-Using Encryption Activation Permits
    45
    
    T10000 Drives
    45
    
    T10000 Encryption
    45
    
    Port Conversions Kits
    46
  - Cartridges and Labels
    46
  - Power Options
    46
    
    AC Power Cords
    47
    
    AC Power Distribution Units (PDU)
    47
    
    DC Power Supplies
    47
  - Hardware Activation Files
    47
    
    Capacity Activation
    47
  - Cables
    48
    
    Fiber Optic Cables
    48
    
    Ethernet Cables
    49
  - Support
    49
    
    Contacting Support
    49
    
    Oracle Premier Support for Systems
    49
    
    Service Delivery Platform
    49
Installation Planning

51
- Physical Dimensions and Weights
  
  51
- Installation Site Requirements
  
  55
  - Module and Tape Drive Shipping Information
    55
    
    Environmental Requirements
    56
    
    Floor Requirements
    56
    
    Floor Slope
    56
    
    Pallet Double Stacking
    56
    
    Weight
    56
  - Physical Space Requirements
    55
  - Transporting the Library
    55
  - Environmental Specifications
    56
    
    Airborne Contaminants
    57
    
    Seismic or Earthquake Ratings
    57
  - Gas Limit Recommendations
    57
    
    Power Requirements
    58
    
    Waste Disposal
    58
- Fire Suppression Planning
  
  58
- Networking
  
  58
  - Door Cable Routing Cutouts
    59
- Cable Routing
  
  58
  - AC Power Cables
    59
  - Library Network and Tape Drive Cables
    59
- Approximate Installation Time
  
  60
- Installation Tools
  
  60
  - Standard Installation Tools
    60
    
    Drive Tray Power-On Tool
    61
    
    Installation Kits
    61
  - Special Installation Tools
    61
3 Installing Storagetek Library Console

63
- Selecting an SLC Version
  
  63
- Downloading the SLC Media Pack
  
  63
- Installing Standalone SLC
  
  64
  - Supported Platforms
    64
  - Security
    64
- Installing Web-Launched SLC
  
  64
  - Minimum Browser Requirements
    65
  - Security
    65
4 Logging in to SLC

67
5 Activating Optional Features

69
6 Configuring Capacity

71
7 Partitioning the Library

75
8 Configuring Host Applications

81
9 Configuring Drives

89
10 Operating a CAP

93
11 Managing Cartridges

101
- Moving Cartridges (Recovery Moves)
  
  101
- Locating a Cartridge
  
  102
  - Locating a Cartridge by Volume ID
    102
  - Locating a Cartridge by Address
    102
- Importing/Exporting Diagnostic and Cleaning Cartridges
  
  103
  - Importing Diagnostic and Cleaning Cartridges
    103
  - Exporting Diagnostic and Cleaning Cartridges
    103
- Defining Cleaning Cartridge Usage Count Warning Thresholds
  
  104
- Configuring the Barcode Format for FC-SCSI Hosts
  
  104
- Viewing Cartridge Information
  
  104
- Viewing Cleaning Cartridge Status
  
  105
- Using Reserved System Slots
  
  105
  - Viewing Cartridges Currently in the System Slots
    105
  - Location of Reserved System Cells
    105
    
    Module Configuration Block
    106
    
    Special Labels
    106
- Cartridge Types
  
  106
  - Module Identification Block Base Module Example
    106
    
    Cartridge Labels
    107
- Cartridge Handling
  
  107
  - Inspecting a Cartridge
    107
  - Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior
    107
  - Storing Cartridges
    108
12 Validating a Cartridge

109
- Media Validation Requirements
  
  109
- Defining the Media Validation Pool
  
  109
- Starting or Resuming Media Validation
  
  110
- Stopping a Validation
  
  111
13 Auditing the Library

113
14 Viewing Library and Device Information

115
15 Generating Reports and Logs

119
- Viewing Library and Device Reports with the Reports Utility
  
  119
- Viewing Active Capacity Reports
  
  120
- Viewing Partitioning Reports
  
  120
- Generating Diagnostic Files for Oracle Support
  
  121
  - Transferring the Library MIB File
    121
  - Transferring the Library Log Snapshot File
    121
- Monitoring Library Events
  
  121
  - Starting an Event Monitor
    121
  - Saving Event Monitor Data to a File
    122
  - Displaying Result Code Definitions
    122
  - Event Monitor Types
    122
16 Changing Online/Offline Status and Rebooting

125
- Taking the Library Offline
  
  125
- Bringing the Library Online
  
  126
- Taking a Device Offline
  
  126
- Bringing a Device Online
  
  126
- Rebooting the Local Operator Panel
  
  127
- Rebooting an AEM Safety Door
  
  127
- Rebooting the Library
  
  127
17 Troubleshooting

129
- Basic Troubleshooting
  
  129
- Running a Library Self-Test
  
  130
- Running a Device Self-Test
  
  131
- Diagnosing Robotic Issues
  
  132
  - Defining a Diagnostic Move
    132
  - Starting a Diagnostic Move
    133
  - Saving a Diagnostic Move
    133
  - Monitoring and Controlling Open Diagnostic Moves
    133
- Determining the Status of an RE Controller Card
  
  134
- Initiating a Manual RE Switch Using SLC
  
  134
- Clearing Library Status Alerts
  
  134
- Calibrating the Touch Screen
  
  135
  - Re-Calibrating the Local Operator Panel
    135
  - Resetting the Local Operator Panel Calibration to the Factory Setting
    135
- Troubleshooting Host Connectivity
  
  136
18 Servicing the Library

137
- Turning off the Library
  
  137
- Turning on the Library
  
  137
- Entering the Library
  
  138
  - Safety Precautions When Entering the Library
    138
- Opening the AEM Access Door
  
  138
- Manually Cleaning a Drive
  
  139
- Manually Mounting and Dismounting a Cartridge
  
  139
A Command Line Interface Reference

141
- Audit
  
  141
- Capcommand
  
  141
- Cleaning
  
  141
- Config
  
  146
- Date
  
  147
- Drive
  
  147
- Hwactivation
  
  148
- Fibreconfig
  
  148
- Mediavalidation
  
  148
- Network
  
  149
- Partition
  
  151
- Recontrol
  
  152
- Snmp
  
  152
- Ssh
  
  153
- Time
  
  153
- Traceroute
  
  153
- Version
  
  153
- Whereami
  
  154
B Redundant Electronics Overview

155
- Requirements for Redundant Electronics
  
  155
- Redundant Electronics Configuration Examples
  
  156
- What Occurs During a Failover
  
  156
- Firmware Upgrades When Using RE
  
  157
- Factors that Prevent an RE Switch
  
  157
- Factors that Initiate an Automatic Failover
  
  157
- Ways to Initiate a Manual Failover
  
  157
C Dual TCP/IP Overview

159
- Minimum Requirements for Dual TCP/IP
  
  159
- Using a Shared Network
  
  159
- Dual TCP/IP Configuration Examples
  
  160
  - ACSLS Dual TCP/IP and Shared Subnets Example
    160
    
    Routing
    160
  - ACSLS Dual TCP/IP through a Public Network Example
    160
  - ACSLS Dual TCP/IP with Shared Subnets
    160
    
    ACSLS High Availability Dual TCP/IP Example
    161
    
    Routing
    161
    
    Routing Tables
    161
  - ACSLS Dual TCP/IP
    161
    
    ELS/HSC and Dual TCP/IP Example
    162
  - ACSLS High Availability Dual TCP/IP
    162
  - ELS/HSC Dual TCP/IP
    162
D Upgrading Library Firmware

163
- Downloading Firmware from My Oracle Support
  
  163
- Loading Firmware
  
  164
- Activating Firmware
  
  164
- Downgrading Firmware
  
  165

Oracle StorageTek SL3000 User Manual (166 pages)

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Brand: Oracle | Category: Storage | Size: 8 MB

Oracle StorageTek SL3000 System Assurance Manual (96 pages)

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Table of Contents
3
Preface

13
- Documentation Accessibility
  13
1 Introduction

15
- Library Features
  
  15
- Software Options
  
  16
- Supported Tape Drives and Media
  
  16
2 Library Modules and Hardware

17
- Library Modules
  
  17
  - Base Module
    17
    
    SL3000 Library Configuration Example
    17
    
    Base Module Rear View
    18
    
    Components
    18
    
    Configuration Options
    18
  - Drive Expansion Module
    19
    
    Configuration Options
    19
    
    Components
    19
    
    DEM Rear View
    19
  - Cartridge Expansion Module
    20
    
    Configuration Options
    20
  - Parking Expansion Module
    20
    
    Configuration Options
    21
- Hardware Components
  
  21
  - Electronics Control Module
    21
    
    Command Line Interface
    22
    
    Redundant Electronics
    22
  - Robotics
    22
    
    Redundant Robotics
    22
  - Cartridge Access Ports - Rotational
    22
  - Cartridge Access Ports - Bulk Load
    23
  - Library Caps
    23
3 Software and Connectivity

25
- Host Connectivity
  
  25
  - FC-SCSI Connection
    25
    
    Supported Topologies
    25
  - TCP/IP Connection
    26
  - Port Bonding
    26
- Media Validation
  
  26
- Library Monitoring
  
  26
- Library Management Software
  
  27
- Other Storage System Solutions
  
  28
4 Capacity

31
- Physical Capacity
  
  31
- Active Capacity
  
  33
  - Realtime Growth
    33
  - Capacity on Demand
    33
5 Power and Cooling

35
6 Systems Assurance

45
- System Assurance Planning
  
  45
- Engagement Methodology
  
  45
  - Actions for Sales Personnel
    45
7 Site Planning

47
- Networking
  
  47
- Physical Dimensions and Weights
  
  48
- Floor Requirements
  
  51
  - Weight
    51
  - Floor Slope
    51
  - Covers, Doors, and Service Clearance Measurements
    51
- Fire Suppression Planning
  
  52
- Cable Routing
  
  52
- Environmental Requirements
  
  53
  - Power Consumption
    53
  - Seismic or Earthquake Ratings
    53
  - Environmental Specifications
    53
  - Airborne Contaminants
    54
  - Gas Limit Recommendations
    54
8 Installation Planning

55
- Physical Space
  
  55
- Time and Personnel
  
  55
- Shipping Weights and Measures
  
  56
  - Module and Tape Drive Shipping Information
    56
- Pallet Double Stacking
  
  57
- Installation Tools
  
  57
  - Special Installation Tools
    57
  - Standard Installation Tools
    57
  - Drive Tray Power-On Tool
    58
  - Installation Kits
    58
9 Ordering

59
- Ordering Process
  
  59
  - Hardware Activation Files
    59
- Physical Configuration
  
  60
- Module Add-On Options
  
  62
  - Tape Drive Arrays
    62
  - Access Expansion Module Part Numbers
    62
  - Dual Tallbots Part Numbers
    62
  - Cartridge Access Port
    63
    
    Rotational CAP
    63
  - Window Cartridge Array
    63
  - Operations Panel
    63
  - Tape Drive Array Part Numbers
    63
  - Rotational Cartridge Access Ports - Part Numbers
    63
  - Window Array Part Numbers
    63
  - Redundant Electronics
    64
- Activating Capacity
  
  64
  - Active Capacity Permits
    64
- Tape Drives
  
  64
  - Activate Capacity Permit Part Numbers
    64
  - Operations Panel Part Numbers
    64
  - Redundant Electronics Part Numbers
    64
  - Conversion Kits
    65
  - Encryption Switches and Cabling
    65
  - LTO Drives
    65
  - LTO Tape Drive Part Numbers
    65
  - T-Series Drives
    65
  - T-Series Tape Drive Part Numbers
    65
  - Tape Drive Conversion Kits
    65
  - Port Conversions Kits
    66
- Cartridges and Labels
  
  66
- Power Options
  
  67
  - DC Power Supplies
    67
  - AC Power Distribution Units (PDU)
    67
  - AC Power Cords
    67
- Software Options
  
  67
- Cables
  
  68
- Support
  
  69
  - Service Delivery Platform
    69
  - Oracle Premier Support for Systems
    69
  - ESCON Cable Part Numbers
    69
  - Ethernet Cable Part Numbers
    69
  - Contacting Support
    70

Oracle StorageTek SL3000 Security Manual (16 pages)

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Oracle StorageTek SL3000 Manual (216 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Release Notes

1 Library Overview

Library Modules

Hardware Components

Power Configurations

2 N Power Configuration

Cooling

Storage Capacity

Host Connectivity

Library Monitoring

Media Validation

Library Management Software

Ordering

Installation Planning

Physical Dimensions and Weights

Installation Site Requirements

Fire Suppression Planning

Networking

Cable Routing

Approximate Installation Time

Installation Tools

3 Installing Storagetek Library Console

Selecting an SLC Version

Downloading the SLC Media Pack

Installing Standalone SLC

Installing Web-Launched SLC

4 Logging in to SLC

Logging in for the First Time after Library Installation

Logging in to Standalone SLC

Logging in to Web-Launched SLC

Logging in to the Local Operator Panel

Changing a User Password

5 Activating Optional Features

Downloading a New Hardware Activation File

Installing a New Hardware Activation File

Displaying Current Hardware Activation Files

Deleting a Hardware Activation File

Installing Legacy Hardware Activation Files

6 Configuring Capacity

Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration

Resetting the Capacity Configuration

Setting the Default Capacity Policy

Displaying the Current Capacity Configuration

Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Capacity Changes

7 Partitioning the Library

Partitioning Guidelines to Maximize Library Performance

Partitioning the Library Using SLC

Viewing Current Partition Allocations

Partitioning Caps

Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Partitioning Changes

8 Configuring Host Applications

Changing the Host Interface Type of a Non-Partitioned Library

Updating Hosts after Modifying Capacity

Updating Hosts after Modifying Partitioning

Updating Hosts after Modifying the MV Pool

Updating HLI Host Management Software for RE

Configuring Dual TCP/IP

9 Configuring Drives

Enabling Drive Auto Cleaning

Enabling HLI Host Managed Drive Cleaning

Enabling/Disabling the SCSI Fastload Feature

Adding or Modifying the Drive Tray Serial Numbers

Using the Dynamic World Wide Name (WWN) Feature

Drive Tray Indicators

10 Operating a CAP

Guidelines for Using Caps

Entering Cartridges Using a CAP

Ejecting Cartridges Using a CAP

Locking and Unlocking an HLI CAP

Overriding a Partition CAP Reservation

Changing the CAP Assignment Mode in a Non-Partitioned FC-SCSI Library

Assigning Ownership of a Shared CAP to an FC-SCSI Partition

CAP States

CAP Modes

CAP Usage Order When Ejecting Cartridges with FC-SCSI Hosts

11 Managing Cartridges