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Spectra TFinity Library User Manual

Spectra TFinity Library User Manual (584 pages)

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Brand: Spectra | Category: Storage | Size: 20 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
8
About this Guide
18
Intended Audience
18
Product Status
18
Related Information
18
Chapter 1 - Library Overview

23
- Library Features
  24
- Bluescale Software
  24
- Library Components
  30
- Interior Components
  32
- Main and Drive Expansion Frame Rear Components
  35
- Service Frames
  41
- Media Expansion Frames
  44
- Bulk TAP Service Frame Front Panel Components
  45
- Operator Panel and Touch Screen
  46
- Terapack Access Ports (Taps)
  47
- Spectra Library Control Modules (LCM and RCM)
  50
- Exporting Controllers
  53
- Tape Drives
  55
- Bluescale Vision Camera
  57
- Tera Pack Cartridge Handling
  58
- Library Expansion and Upgrades
  59
Chapter 2 - Architecture Overview

60
- Media Pools
  60
- Library Partitions
  62
- Storage Partitions
  64
- Cleaning Partitions and Auto Drive Clean
  65
- Drive , Media and Service Frames
  66
- Omponent Dentifiers
  68
- RIM Identifiers
  69
- Drive Identifiers
  70
- Fibre Channel Connectivity
  71
- Teraporter Connectivity
  71
- Drive Connectivity
  76
- H -A C
  77
- Igh Vailability Onfigurations
  77
- Redundant Connectivity
  77
- Robotics Failover
  80
- Global Spare Drives
  81
- Redundant Power Supplies
  81
Chapter 3 - Introducing the  Bluescale User Interface

82
- Overview of the Blue Scale User Interface
  83
- Access Options
  83
- User Interface Features
  85
- Library Management
  93
- Using the Blue Scale User Interface
  94
- Log into the User Interface
  94
- Log off or Switch Users
  99
- Enter Information on Screens
  100
Chapter 4 - Configuring the Library

102
- Sers
  103
- Understanding User Groups and Security
  103
- Add a New User
  104
- Modify an Existing User
  106
- Delete an Existing User
  106
- Accessing the System Setup Screen
  106
- Enabling Blue Scale
  108
- Support , Options , and Upgrades
  108
- Enter Activation Keys
  110
- Add Options
  111
- Configuring the Global System Settings
  112
- Configure the System Settings
  113
- Configure Network Settings
  118
- Configure Mail Users
  120
- Enable Email for the Auto Configuration Save File
  122
- Set the Date and Time
  124
- Configuring Optional Library Settings
  125
- Install a Security Certificate and Authentication Key
  126
- Configure Routine Maintenance
  129
- Enable and Configure SNMP
  130
- Configure Controller Failover
  132
- Configure a Package Server
  135
- Modify Auto Download Options
  138
- Configure Rotation Manager
  139
- Backing U P the Library Configuration
  141
- Use Automatic Backup of the Library Configuration
  142
- Use Manual Backup of the Library Configuration
  143
- Etting the Camera Ip Address
  147
- Edit the Camera IP Address - White
  149
- Edit the Camera IP Address - Black
  152
Chapter 5 - Operating the Library

154
- Ontrolling the Library Power
  155
- Power on the Library
  155
- Power off the Library
  156
- Monitoring Your Library
  158
- Check and Respond to Messages
  159
- Use Performance Metrics
  162
- View Drive Status Information
  165
- View the Teraporter Status Information
  168
- View a Partition's World Wide Name
  171
- Use the Bluescale Vision Camera
  173
- Using Ausb Device
  177
- Continuing Backups While Using a USB Device
  177
- Connect a USB Device to the Library
  178
- Controlling the Interior Lights
  179
Chapter 6 - Configuring and Managing Partitions

180
- Partition
  181
- Partition Types and Requirements
  181
- Preparing to Configure Partitions
  185
- Creating a Cleaning Partition
  187
- Define the Initial Cleaning Partition Settings
  187
- Define the Initial Storage Partition Settings
  189
- Configure Advanced Settings
  192
- Enter Storage Partition Name and Media Type
  192
- Enable or Disable Slotiq
  193
- Select Barcode Options
  193
- Select the Robotic Control Path
  195
- Assign Global Spare Drives
  196
- Allocate Chambers and Drives
  198
- Enable and Configure MLM Prescan and Postscan
  201
- Select the Encryption Mode
  204
- Configure the Drive Fibre Channel Addressing
  207
- Specify the Partition Users
  208
- Configure the Robotic Path Visibility
  208
- Configure the Port Addressing for the Controllers
  209
- Confirming and Saving the Partition Settings
  211
- Configure Advanced Partition Settings
  214
- Configuring Emulation
  214
- Enable Soft Load
  216
- Enable Media Zoning
  217
- Enable Time-Based Access Order System (TAOS)
  218
- Modifying an Existing Partition
  220
- Deleting a Partition
  224
Chapter 7 - Importing and Exporting Cartridges

226
- PREPARING ARTRIDGES for Cartridge Guidelines and Requirements
  227
- Prepare the Cartridges for Use
  229
- LTO-7 Type M Media
  230
- Import and Export Overview
  231
- Requirements
  231
- Restrictions
  232
- Mporting into a
  233
- Torage or Cleaning
  233
- Import Requirements
  233
- Prepare the Storage Partition or the Cleaning Partition
  235
- Import the Magazines
  236
- Prepare the Entry/Exit Pool
  243
- Exporting or Exchanging Magazines and Cartridges
  244
- Prepare for the Export or Exchange
  245
- Export Magazines from a Partition
  246
- Exchange Magazines or Cartridges in a Partition
  249
- Export or Exchange Expired Cleaning Cartridges
  253
- Using the Advanced Import /Export Options
  255
- Manually Create a Move Queue
  255
- Upload a Move Queue
  259
- Start the Moves
  262
- Pdating the
  264
- Management Software Inventory
  264
Chapter 8 - Using the Cartridge Inventory

265
Chapter 9 - Configuring and Using Media Lifecycle Management

284
- Blue Scale Media Lifecycle Management
  285
- Spectra Certified MLM-Enabled Media
  285
- Automatic Media Discovery
  286
- Media Tracking and Reporting
  288
- MLM Prescan and Postscan
  291
- Additional MLM Features
  293
- Enabling Mlm and Configuring Global Settings
  295
- Enable MLM and Configure Settings
  295
- Configure How Storage Capacity Displays
  299
- Configure Postscan Blackout Periods
  300
- Using Media Lifecycle Management
  302
- Add Cartridges to the MLM Database
  302
- Discover Cartridges Manually
  304
- Stop the Discovery Process
  306
- Using Pre Scan
  306
- Using Post Scan
  307
- Operational Overview
  308
- Address Requirements for Use
  311
- Enable Postscan
  312
- Request a Manual Postscan
  313
- Pause the Postscan Process
  315
- Using Mlm Reporting
  316
- Generate MLM Reports
  316
- Save an MLM Report
  321
- Override a Poor Cartridge Health Report
  323
- Managing the Mlm Database
  324
- Back up the MLM and DLM Databases
  324
- Verify the Database Backup File
  326
- Delete MLM Records from the Database
  326
- Download the MLM Database for Analysis and Archival
  329
Chapter 10 - Using Drive Lifecycle Management

330
Chapter 11 - Configuring and Using Autosupport

339
- Auto Support Overview
  339
- Configuring Auto Support
  341
- Configure Mail Recipients
  342
- Configure Autosupport Profiles
  342
- Configure Alarms
  347
- Configure Log Set Forwarding
  348
- Using Auto Support
  349
- Create New Support Tickets
  350
- Update Existing Support Tickets
  354
Chapter 12 - Library Troubleshooting

356
- Troubleshooting Library Problems
  357
- Troubleshooting Library Initialization Issues
  357
- Troubleshooting Blue Scale User Interface Issues
  358
- Troubleshooting Mlm Issues
  361
- Troubleshooting Encryption Issues
  362
- Resolving Operational Issues
  364
- Interpreting
  367
- External Lights
  367
- Using Blue Scale Hardware Health Monitoring
  367
- Respond to HHM Notifications
  368
- View Hardware Health Monitoring (HHM) Data
  372
- Capturing Traces
  373
- Resetting the Library
  377
- Resetting Components
  377
- Reset the Power Control Module
  378
- Reset the LCM or RCM
  378
- Reset a RIM
  379
- Iscovering and
  381
- Etting the Blue
  381
- Vision
  381
- Configure the Bluescale Vision Camera - White
  382
- Configure the Bluescale Vision Camera - Black
  387
- Restoring the Library Configuration
  391
- Restore from an Auto Configuration Save File
  392
- Restore the Library Configuration Using a Saved Configuration
  397
- Restore the MLM and DLM Databases
  399
Chapter 13 - Drive Troubleshooting

401
- Drive
  402
- Using a Global Spare Drive
  403
- Use the Global Spare Drive
  404
- Undo the Global Spare Drive
  407
- Etrieving a Drive Race or
  408
- Dump File
  408
- Use the Drive Traces Button
  408
- Use the IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool to Retrieve a Drive Dump
  410
- Use the Bluescale Retrieve Drive Dump Utility
  411
- Troubleshooting Drives
  413
- Identify the Problem
  413
- Interpret the Detailed Drive Information
  416
- Using Dlm to Test a Drive
  430
- Requirements for Using the Wizard
  430
- Run the DLM Drive Health Verification Wizard
  431
Chapter 14 - Maintaining the Library

435
Chapter 15 - Maintaining the Drives

464
- Cleaning a Drive
  465
- Determine Whether Cleaning Is Required
  466
- Prepare the Library for Drive Cleaning
  467
- Determine the Cleaning Method
  468
- Manually Cleaning a Drive
  469
- Track Cleaning Cartridge Use
  471
- Updating Drive Firmware
  472
- Prepare for the Update Process
  473
- Update Using ITDT
  476
- Update Using Drive Update through Package Update
  479
- Update Using the Drive Firmware Update Wizard
  487
- Update Using the Update Drive Firmware Utility
  491
- Updating Drive Device Drivers
  495
- Dding or
  496
- Add a Drive to the Library
  496
- Replace a Drive
  497
Chapter 16 - Technical Support

498
- Accessing the Technical Support Portal
  498
- Create an Account
  499
- Log into the Portal
  500
- Opening a Support Ticket
  501
- Returns
  505
APPENDIX A Best Practices

506
- Mlm Best Practices
  506
- Implementation Guidelines
  507
- Usage Policy Guidelines
  507
- Disaster Recovery Planning
  509
- Rotect the
  510
- Metadata
  510
- Back up the Library Metadata
  510
- Verify and Protect the Metadata Backup
  512
- Using Cartridges
  514
- Labeling Cartridges
  514
- Handling Cartridges
  515
- Storing Cartridges
  516
- Using Cartridges in the Library
  517
- Cartridge Rotation
  518
Appendix B - Media & Upgrades

521
- Media and Media Accessories
  521
- Spectra Certified Media
  521
- Media and Media Accessories
  522
- How to Order
  523
- Library Support and Upgrades
  523
- Service Contract Extension
  523
- Bluescale Software Updates
  524
- Library Upgrades
  524
- How to Order
  527
- Replaceable Components
  527
APPENDIX C Specifications

528
- Library Specifications
  529
- Data Storage Capacity
  529
- Size and Weight
  531
- Service Access Requirements
  532
- Shipping and Storage Size and Weight
  533
- Power Specifications
  533
- Environmental Specifications
  538
- Shock and Vibration Specifications
  539
- Nteroperability and
  540
- Compatibility
  540
- Interface Specifications
  540
- Component Interface Connectors
  540
- Network Interface Cable Requirements
  540
- Universal Serial Bus (USB) Support
  542
- NDMP Support
  543
- Tape Drive and Media Specifications
  543
- LTO Tape Drive Specifications
  543
- Ts11Xx Technology Tape Drive Specifications
  546
- Drive-Based Encryption Highlights
  549
- Tape Media Specifications
  549
- Barcode Label Specifications
  552
Appendix D - Regulatory & Safety Standards

557
- Eu Declaration of Conformity
  557
- Emission Standards
  558
- Fcc Notice
  558
- Tandards and Compliance
  558
- Laser Warning
  559
- Nemko Accreditation
  559
- Environmental Regulations
  560
- Waste of Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Directive
  560
- Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
  560
- Equipment (Rohs)
  560
- Measures for the Administration of the Control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products (China)
  561
- Recycling Your Library
  561
- Conflict Minerals Policy
  562
- Index
  563

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Spectra TFinity Library User Manual

Spectra TFinity Library User Manual (611 pages)

Brand: Spectra | Category: Network Hardware | Size: 25 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
About this Guide
19
Intended Audience
19
Product Status
19
Related Information
20
Chapter 1 - Library Overview
23
Library Features
24
Bluescale Software
24
Library Components
30
Interior Components
32
Main and Drive Expansion Frame Rear Components
34
Service Frames
41
Media Expansion Frames
45
Operator Panel and Touch Screen
45
Terapack Access Ports (Taps)
46
Spectra Library Control Modules (LCM, RCM, and LCR)
48
Exporting Controllers
53
Tape Drives
55
Bluescale Vision Camera
57
Terapack Cartridge Handling
58
Library Expansion and Upgrades
59
Chapter 2 - Architecture Overview
60
Media Pools
61
Library Partitions
63
Storage Partitions
64
Cleaning Partitions and Auto Drive Clean
65
Drive, Media, and Service Frames
68
Component Identifiers
70
RIM Identifiers
71
Drive Identifiers
71
Fibre Channel Connectivity
73
Teraporter Connectivity
73
Drive Connectivity
78
High-Availability Configurations
80
Redundant Connectivity
80
Robotics Failover
83
Global Spare Drives
83
Redundant Power Supplies
83
Chapter 3 - Introducing the Bluescale User Interface
85
Overview of the Bluescale User Interface
86
Access Options
86
User Interface Features
88
Library Management
95
Using the Bluescale User Interface
97
Log into the User Interface
97
Log off or Switch Users
101
Enter Information on Screens
101
Chapter 4 - Configuring the Library
104
Configuring Library Users
106
Understanding User Groups and Security
106
Add a New User
107
Modify an Existing User
108
Delete an Existing User
109
Accessing the System Setup Screen
110
Enabling Bluescale Software Support, Options, and Upgrades
112
Enter Activation Keys
113
Add Options
115
Configuring the Global System Settings
117
Configure the System Settings
117
Configure Network Settings
124
Configure Mail Users
127
Enable Email for the Auto Configuration Save File
129
Set the Date and Time
131
Configuring Optional Library Settings
133
Install a Security Certificate and Authentication Key
133
Configure Routine Maintenance
136
Enable and Configure SNMP
137
Configure Controller Failover
139
Configure a Package Server
142
Modify Auto Download Options
145
Configure Rotation Manager
147
Backing up the Library Configuration
149
Use Automatic Backup of the Library Configuration
149
Use Manual Backup of the Library Configuration
150
Setting the Camera IP Address
154
Edit the Camera IP Address - White
155
Edit the Camera IP Address - Black
158
Chapter 5 - Operating the Library
161
Controlling the Library Power
162
Power on the Library
162
Power off the Library
163
Monitoring Your Library
166
Check and Respond to Messages
167
Use Performance Metrics
170
View Drive Status Information
173
View the Teraporter Status Information
176
View a Partition's World Wide Name
179
Use the Bluescale Vision Camera
180
Using a USB Device
185
Continuing Backups While Using a USB Device
185
Connect a USB Device to the Library
186
Controlling the Interior Lights
187
Partition Configuration Overview
190
Partition Types and Requirements
190
Preparing to Configure Partitions
193
Creating a Cleaning Partition
196
Define the Initial Cleaning Partition Settings
196
Creating a Storage Partition
199
Define the Initial Storage Partition Settings
199
Configure Advanced Settings
201
Enter Storage Partition Name and Media Type
201
Enable or Disable Slotiq
202
Select Barcode Options
203
Select the Robotic Control Path
205
Assign Global Spare Drives
206
Allocate Chambers and Drives
208
Enable and Configure MLM Prescan and Postscan
210
Select the Encryption Mode
214
Configure the Drive Fibre Channel Addressing
217
Specify the Partition Users
218
Configure the Robotic Path Visibility
218
Configure the Port Addressing for the Controllers
219
Confirming and Saving the Partition Settings
221
Configure Advanced Partition Settings
224
Configuring Emulation
224
Enable Soft Load
226
Enable Media Zoning
227
Enable Time-Based Access Order System (TAOS)
228
Enable Robotic Load Balancing
230
Modifying an Existing Partition
232
Deleting a Partition
236
Chapter 7 - Importing and Exporting Cartridges
238
Preparing Cartridges for Use
239
Cartridge Guidelines and Requirements
239
Prepare the Cartridges for Use
240
LTO-7 Type M Media
242
Import and Export Overview
243
Requirements
243
Restrictions
244
Importing into a Storage or Cleaning Partition
246
Import Requirements
246
Prepare the Storage Partition or the Cleaning Partition
248
Import the Magazines
249
Prepare the Entry/Exit Pool
256
Exporting or Exchanging Magazines and Cartridges
257
Prepare for the Export or Exchange
257
Export Magazines from a Partition
258
Exchange Magazines or Cartridges in a Partition
262
Export or Exchange Expired Cleaning Cartridges
266
Using the Advanced Import/Export Options
268
Manually Create a Move Queue
268
Upload a Move Queue
272
Start the Moves
274
Updating the Storage Management Software Inventory
278
Chapter 8 - Using the Cartridge Inventory
279
Understanding the Cartridge Inventory
280
Viewing and Downloading the Cartridge Inventory
281
View the Cartridge Inventory for a Location
281
Download the Cartridge Inventory
283
Locating a Specific Cartridge
288
Moving Cartridges Within a Partition
289
Move Cartridges Using the Bluescale Inventory Screen
289
Move Cartridges Using an ASCII Move File
294
Chapter 9 - Configuring and Using Media Lifecycle Management
301
Bluescale Media Lifecycle Management
303
Spectra Certified MLM-Enabled Media
303
Automatic Media Discovery
303
Media Tracking and Reporting
305
MLM Prescan and Postscan
308
Additional MLM Features
310
Enabling MLM and Configuring Global Settings
313
Enable MLM and Configure Settings
313
Configure How Storage Capacity Displays
316
Configure Postscan Blackout Periods
318
Using Media Lifecycle Management
320
Add Cartridges to the MLM Database
320
Discover Cartridges Manually
322
Stop the Discovery Process
324
Using Prescan
325
Using Postscan
327
Operational Overview
327
Address Requirements for Use
331
Enable Postscan
332
Request a Manual Postscan
332
Pause the Postscan Process
334
Using MLM Reporting
336
Generate MLM Reports
336
Save an MLM Report
342
Override a Poor Cartridge Health Report
343
Managing the MLM Database
345
Back up the MLM and DLM Databases
345
Verify the Database Backup File
347
Delete MLM Records from the Database
348
Download the MLM Database for Analysis and Archival
350
Chapter 10 - Using Drive Lifecycle Management
352
Bluescale Drive Lifecycle Management Monitoring Drive Health Using DLM
352
Monitoring Drive Health Using DLM
354
Using the Drive Health Icons
356
Viewing and Saving a Detailed Drive Health Report
357
Downloading the DLM Database
360
Chapter 11 - Configuring and Using Autosupport
362
Autosupport Overview
363
Configuring Autosupport
366
Configure Mail Recipients
366
Configure Autosupport Profiles
366
Configure Alarms
371
Configure Log Set Forwarding
372
Using Autosupport
374
Create New Support Tickets
374
Update Existing Support Tickets
378
Chapter 12 - Library Troubleshooting
380
Troubleshooting Library Problems
381
Troubleshooting Library Initialization Issues
382
Troubleshooting Bluescale User Interface Issues
383
Troubleshooting MLM Issues
387
Troubleshooting Encryption Issues
388
Resolving Operational Issues
390
Interpreting External Lights
394
Using Bluescale Hardware Health Monitoring
395
Respond to HHM Notifications
395
View Hardware Health Monitoring (HHM) Data
399
Capturing Traces
401
HPT Self Test
404
Resetting the Library
406
Resetting Components
407
Reset the Power Control Module
407
Reset the LCM or RCM
407
Reset a RIM
408
Discovering and Setting the Bluescale Vision Camera IP Address
410
Configure the Bluescale Vision Camera - White
410
Configure the Bluescale Vision Camera - Black
415
Restoring the Library Configuration
420
Restore from an Auto Configuration Save File
420
Restore the Library Configuration Using a Saved Configuration
425
Restore the MLM and DLM Databases
427
Chapter 13 - Drive Troubleshooting
430
Resetting a Drive
431
Using a Global Spare Drive
433
Use the Global Spare Drive
434
Undo the Global Spare Drive
436
Retrieving a Drive Trace or Drive Dump File
438
Use the Drive Traces Button
438
Use the IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool to Retrieve a Drive Dump
440
Use the Bluescale Retrieve Drive Dump Utility
441
Troubleshooting Drives
443
Identify the Problem
443
Interpret the Detailed Drive Information
445
Using DLM to Test a Drive
462
Requirements for Using the Wizard
462
Run the DLM Drive Health Verification Wizard
463
Chapter 14 - Maintaining the Library
467
Updating, Servicing, or Moving the Library
468
Renewing the Bluescale Software Support Key
469
Updating the Bluescale Software and Library Firmware
471
Check the Library Bluescale Software Version
472
Check Component Firmware Versions (Optional)
473
Check the Currently Released Bluescale Version
475
Download the Bluescale Package
475
Prepare for the Bluescale Package Update
476
Install the Update Package
477
Manage Update Packages
489
Replacing the Air Filter
491
Installing Cord Locks
495
Calibrating the Touch Screen
497
Cleaning a Drive
499
Determine Whether Cleaning Is Required
499
Prepare the Library for Drive Cleaning
501
Determine the Cleaning Method
501
Manually Cleaning a Drive
502
Track Cleaning Cartridge Use
505
Updating Drive Firmware
506
Prepare for the Update Process
508
Update Using ITDT
510
Using Drive Update through Package Update
513
Update Using the Drive Firmware Update Wizard
521
Update Using the Update Drive Firmware Utility
525
Updating Drive Device Drivers
529
Adding or Replacing a Drive
531
Add a Drive to the Library
531
Replace a Drive
532
Accessing the Technical Support Portal
534
Create an Account
534
Log into the Portal
535
Opening a Support Ticket
536
Returns
541
MLM Best Practices
543
Implementation Guidelines
543
Usage Policy Guidelines
543
Disaster Recovery Planning
546
Back up and Protect the Library Metadata
547
Back up the Library Metadata
547
Verify and Protect the Metadata Backup
549
Using Cartridges
551
Labeling Cartridges
551
Handling Cartridges
551
Storing Cartridges
552
Using Cartridges in the Library
553
Cartridge Rotation
554
Library Specifications
570
Data Storage Capacity
570
Size and Weight
573
Service Access Requirements
575
Shipping and Storage Size and Weight
575
Power Specifications
576
Environmental Specifications
580
Shock and Vibration Specifications
582
Interoperability and Software Compatibility
583
Interface Specifications
584
Component Interface Connectors
584
Network Interface Cable Requirements
584
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Support
586
NDMP Support
586
Tape Drive and Media Specifications
587
LTO Tape Drive Specifications
587
Ts11Xx Technology Tape Drive Specifications
591
Drive-Based Encryption Highlights
594
Tape Media Specifications
595
Barcode Label Specifications
598
EU Declaration of Conformity
604
Emission Standards
606
Safety Standards and Compliance
607
Nemko Accreditation
608
Environmental Regulations
609
Conflict Minerals Policy
611

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