Oracle StorageTek SL8500 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Oracle StorageTek SL8500. We have 3 Oracle StorageTek SL8500 manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Safety And Compliance Manual, Security Manual

Oracle StorageTek SL8500 User Manual (196 pages)

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Brand: Oracle | Category: Storage | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents
3
Preface

15
- Documentation Accessibility
  15
- Related Documentation
  15
Release Notes

17
- What's New in this Release
  17
- Fixes
  17
- Minimum Requirements for Related Software
  18
- MIB Version
  18
- LTO Drive Firmware Versions
  18
- Installing Library Firmware
  19
1 Library Overview

21
- Library Modules
  
  21
  - Drive Expansion Module (Rear View)
    22
- Hardware Components
  
  23
  - Library Modules (Top View)
    23
  - Cartridge Access Ports (Caps)
    24
    
    Bulk CAP
    25
    
    Rotational Caps
    25
    
    SL8500 Internal View (with Bulk CAP)
    25
  - Electronics Control Module
    24
    
    Command-Line Interface (CLI)
    24
    
    Redundant Electronics Option
    24
  - Elevators
    26
  - Pass-Thru Ports (Ptps)
    26
  - Robotics
    26
  - SL8500 Internal View (with Rotational Caps)
    26
  - Accessory Racks
    27
  - Keypad
    27
  - Library Cameras
    27
  - Rack Specifications
    27
  - Local Operator Panel
    28
  - Service Safety Door
    28
  - Supported Tape Drives
    28
    
    OKM Encryption-Compatible Tape Drives
    29
- Storage Capacity
  
  29
- Power Configuration Options
  
  29
  - Power Redundancy Options
    29
    
    N+1 Power Configuration (Standard)
    30
- 2 N Power Configuration
  
  30
  - AC Power Source Options
    30
    
    Delta
    30
    
    Single-Phase
    30
    
    Wye
    30
  - AC Power Connections
    31
    
    Circuit Breaker Ratings
    31
  - DC Power Supplies
    31
  - Hubbell Connectors and Plugs (IEC 309)
    31
  - Tape Drive DC Power Supplies
    31
Optional Library Features

32
- Partitioning
  32
- Robotics DC Power Supplies
  32
- SL8500 Power Specifications
  32
- Media Validation
  33
- Power Usage
  32
Networking and Communication

33
- Host Connectivity Options
  33
- Switched Fabric Topology
  34
- Port Bonding
  34
- Dynamic World Wide Name
  34
Library Monitoring

34
Library Management Software

35
Ordering

38
- Ordering Process
  38
  - Hardware Activation Files
    38
- Physical Configuration
  39
  - Base Library
    39
  - Storage Expansion Modules (Sems)
    39
  - Rail Kits
    39
- Hardware Options
  39
  - Accessory Racks
    40
    
    Cartridge Access Ports
    40
    
    Internal Ethernet Switch
    40
    
    Pass-Thru Ports
    40
    
    Redundant Electronics
    41
    
    Robots
    41
    
    Service Safety Door
    41
    
    Touchscreen Op Panel
    41
  - Tape Drives
    41
    
    T10000 Encryption
    41
    
    Tape Drive Encryption
    41
    
    Conversion Kits
    42
    
    LTO Drives
    42
    
    LTO Encryption
    42
    
    Re-Using Encryption Activation Permits
    42
    
    T10000 Drives
    42
  - Tape Cartridges and Labels
    43
  - Power Configurations
    43
    
    DC Power Supplies
    43
  - Hardware Activation Files
    43
    
    Capacity Activation
    44
  - Cables
    44
    
    Ethernet Cables
    44
    
    Fiber-Optic Cables
    44
  - Support
    45
    
    Contacting Support
    45
    
    Oracle Premier Support for Systems
    45
    
    Service Delivery Platform
    45
Installation Planning

47
- Dimensions and Weights
  
  47
- Installation Site Requirements
  
  50
  - Component Package Weights and Dimensions
    50
  - Floor Requirements
    51
    
    Weight and Load Distribution
    51
    
    Co-Planar Requirements
    52
  - Physical Space
    51
  - Ceiling Requirements
    52
    
    Height Adjustments
    52
    
    Weight Pad Locations
    52
    
    Clearances
    53
  - Environmental Requirements
    53
    
    Airborne Contaminants
    53
    
    Airflow
    54
    
    Airflow Requirements (at 1Atm, 22°C/72°F)
    54
    
    Gas Limit Recommendations
    54
    
    Seismic or Earthquake Ratings
    54
  - Power Requirements
    55
- Cabling
  
  55
  - Door Notch Dimensions
    55
- Fire Suppression Planning
  
  56
  - Conduit and Cable Routing (Rear View)
    56
- Pass-Thru Port Planning
  
  57
  - Fire Suppression Ceiling Access (Viewed from the Top of the Library)
    57
- Time and Personnel
  
  58
- Installation Tools
  
  58
- Transporting the Library
  
  60
  - Adjustable Jacks
    60
  - Module Components
    60
  - Rails
    61
3 Installing Storagetek Library Console

63
- Selecting an SLC Version
  
  63
- Downloading the SLC Media Pack
  
  63
- Installing Standalone (Remote) SLC
  
  64
  - Supported Platforms
    64
  - Security Considerations
    64
- Installing Web-Launched SLC
  
  64
  - Minimum Browser Requirements
    65
  - Security Considerations
    65
- Upgrading SLC on the Local Op Panel
  
  65
4 Logging in to SLC

67
5 Activating Optional Features

69
6 Configuring Capacity

73
7 Partitioning the Library

77
8 Operating a CAP

83
- Entering Cartridges Using a CAP
  
  83
- Ejecting Cartridges Using a CAP
  
  84
- Removing a CAP Magazine from a Bulk CAP
  
  85
- Locking/Unlocking a CAP
  
  85
- Overriding a CAP Reservation of a Partition
  
  85
- Modifying Bulk CAP Messages
  
  86
- Enabling and Disabling a Bulk CAP
  
  87
- CAP Modes
  
  87
- Guidelines for Using Caps
  
  87
9 Configuring Drives

89
10 Managing Cartridges

91
11 Validating Media

97
12 Auditing the Library

101
13 Viewing Library and Device Information

103
14 Generating Reports and Logs

107
- Viewing Library and Device Reports with the Reports Utility
  
  107
  - SLC Reports
    107
- Generating Active Capacity Reports
  
  108
- Generating Partitioning Reports (Single Library Only)
  
  108
- Generating Diagnostic Files for Oracle Support
  
  108
  - Generating the Library SNMP MIB File
    109
  - Generating the Library Log Snapshot File
    109
- Monitoring Library Events
  
  109
  - Starting an Event Monitor
    109
  - Saving Event Monitor Data to a File
    110
  - Displaying Result Code Definitions
    110
  - Event Monitor Types
    110
15 Changing Online/Offline Status and Rebooting

113
- Taking the Library Offline
  
  113
- Bringing the Library Online
  
  114
- Taking a Device Offline
  
  114
- Bringing a Device Online
  
  114
- Rebooting the Library
  
  115
- Rebooting the Local Operator Panel
  
  115
- Rebooting an Elevator
  
  115
- Rebooting a Robot
  
  115
16 Troubleshooting

117
- Basic Troubleshooting
  
  117
- Running a Library Self-Test
  
  118
- Running a Device Self-Test
  
  119
- Diagnosing Robotic Issues
  
  120
  - Defining a Diagnostic Move
    120
  - Starting a Diagnostic Move
    121
  - Saving a Diagnostic Move
    121
  - Monitoring and Controlling Open Diagnostic Moves
    122
- Determining the Status of a Controller Card
  
  122
- Clearing Library Status Alerts
  
  122
- Initiating a Manual RE Switch Using SLC
  
  123
- Calibrating the Touch Screen
  
  123
  - Re-Calibrating the Local Operator Panel
    123
  - Resetting the Local Operator Panel to Factory Settings
    124
- Troubleshooting Host Connectivity
  
  124
17 Servicing the Library

125
A Software and Hardware Requirements for Library Features

129
B Command Line Interface Reference

131
- Audit
  
  131
- Capcommand
  
  131
- Cleaning
  
  131
- Config
  
  136
- Date
  
  137
- Drive
  
  137
- Hwactivation
  
  138
- Mediavalidation
  
  139
- Network
  
  139
- Partition
  
  141
- Recontrol
  
  142
- Snmp
  
  142
- Ssh
  
  142
- Time
  
  142
- Traceroute
  
  143
- Version
  
  143
- Whereami
  
  143
C Library Addressing Reference

145
D Redundant Electronics Overview

157
- Redundant Electronics Requirements
  
  157
- Redundant Electronics Configuration Examples
  
  158
- What Occurs During a Failover
  
  158
- Factors that Prevent an RE Switch
  
  159
- Factors that Initiate and Automatic Failover
  
  159
- Ways to Initiate a Manual Failover
  
  159
- Firmware Upgrades with RE
  
  159
E Dual TCP/IP Overview

161
- Minimum Requirements for Dual TCP/IP
  
  161
- Using a Shared Network
  
  161
- Configuring Dual TCP/IP
  
  162
- Dual TCP/IP Configuration Examples
  
  164
  - ACSLS Dual TCP/IP and Shared Subnets Example
    164
    
    Routing
    164
  - ACSLS Dual TCP/IP through a Public Network Example
    164
  - ACSLS Dual TCP/IP with Shared Subnets
    164
  - ACSLS High Availability Dual TCP/IP Example
    165
    
    ACSLS Dual TCP/IP
    165
    
    ACSLS High Availability Dual TCP/IP
    165
    
    Routing
    165
    
    Routing Tables
    165
  - ELS/HSC and Dual TCP/IP Example
    166
  - ELS/HSC Dual TCP/IP
    166
F Multi TCP/IP Overview

167
G Upgrading Library Firmware

169
- Downloading Firmware from My Oracle Support
  
  169
- Loading Firmware
  
  170
- Activating Firmware
  
  170
- Downgrading Firmware
  
  171
H Barcode Labels

173
- Barcode Standards
  
  173
  - Code 39 Barcode Standard - Letter a
    173
  - Code 39 Barcode Standard - Inter-Character Gap
    173
- Label Design
  
  174
  - Start and Stop Character Placement
    174
  - Barcode Placement Standards (T10000 and LTO
    175
  - Lto
    175
  - Cleaning and Diagnostic Labels
    176
  - T10000
    176
  - T9840 and T9940
    176
  - Cartridge Label Examples
    177
- Applying a Label
  
  177
- Label Care
  
  179
  - Mis-Aligned Media ID Label
    179
Glossary

181
Index

191

Oracle StorageTek SL8500 Safety And Compliance Manual (60 pages)

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Safety Agency Compliance Statements
10
Shielded Cables
10
Documentation Accessibility
11
Customer Documentation Library
11
FCC Class a Notice
19
FCC Class B Notice
19
Safety Precautions
21
Modifications to Equipment
22
SELV Compliance
22
Power Cord Connection
22
Laser Compliance Notice
24
CD and DVD Devices
24
Conformité Aux Normes de Sécurité
24
Mesures de Sécurité
25
Modification du Matériel
25
Conformité SELV
26
Connexion du Cordon D'alimentation
26
Mise en Garde Relative Aux Batteries
26
Instructions de Montage en Rack
27
Avis de Conformité des Appareils Laser
28
Périphériques CD Et DVD
28
Einhaltung Sicherheitsbehördlicher Vorschriften
28
Modifikationen des Geräts
29
Anschluss des Netzkabels
29
Warnung Bezüglich Batterien
30
Anweisungen zur Rack-Montage
30
CD- und DVD-Geräte
32
Misure Precauzionali
32
Collegamento del Cavo DI Alimentazione
33
Medidas de Segurança
36
Normativas de Seguridad
39
Medidas de Seguridad
39
Modificaciones en el Equipo
40
Cumplimiento de la Normativa para Instalaciones SELV
40
Conexión del Cable de Alimentación
40
Advertencia sobre las Baterías
41
Cubierta de la Unidad del Sistema
41
Dispositivos de CD y DVD
42
Nordic Lithium Battery Cautions
56
Nordic Grounded Socket Cautions
56

Oracle StorageTek SL8500 Security Manual (16 pages)

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Oracle StorageTek SL8500 User Manual (196 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Release Notes

1 Library Overview

Library Modules

Hardware Components

Storage Capacity

Power Configuration Options

2 N Power Configuration

Optional Library Features

Networking and Communication

Library Monitoring

Library Management Software

Ordering

Installation Planning

Dimensions and Weights

Installation Site Requirements

Cabling

Fire Suppression Planning

Pass-Thru Port Planning

Time and Personnel

Installation Tools

Transporting the Library

3 Installing Storagetek Library Console

Selecting an SLC Version

Downloading the SLC Media Pack

Installing Standalone (Remote) SLC

Installing Web-Launched SLC

Upgrading SLC on the Local Op Panel

4 Logging in to SLC

Logging in for the First Time after Library Installation

Logging in to the Standalone SLC

Logging in to the 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

Enabling Features on a Library with Firmware before FRS_7.00

6 Configuring Capacity

Applying the Default Capacity Configuration in a Single Library

Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration in a Single Library

Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration in a Library Complex

Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Capacity Changes

Guidelines for Customizing Capacity Activation

Effect on HLI Hosts after Modifying the Capacity Configuration

7 Partitioning the Library

Partitioning the Library Using SLC

Sharing Caps in a Partitioned Library

Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Partitioning Changes

Maximizing Library Performance When Partitioning

8 Operating a CAP

Entering Cartridges Using a CAP

Ejecting Cartridges Using a CAP

Removing a CAP Magazine from a Bulk CAP

Locking/Unlocking a CAP

Overriding a CAP Reservation of a Partition

Modifying Bulk CAP Messages

Enabling and Disabling a Bulk CAP

CAP Modes

Guidelines for Using Caps

9 Configuring Drives

Configuring Drive Cleaning

Configuring the Drive Tray Serial Numbers

Maximizing Library Performance through Drive Placement

10 Managing Cartridges

Moving Cartridges (Recovery Moves)

Locating Cartridges

Viewing Cartridge Information

Importing or Exporting Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges

Cartridge Types

Handling Cartridges

Maximizing Library Performance Though Cartridge Placement

11 Validating Media

Media Validation Requirements

Defining the Media Validation Pool