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StorageTek SL8500 User Manual (142 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Preface
11
Documentation Accessibility
11
1 Installing Storagetek Library Console
13
Selecting an SLC Version
13
Downloading the SLC Media Pack
13
Installing Standalone SLC
14
Supported Platforms
14
Security Considerations
14
Installing Web-Launched SLC
14
Minimum Browser Requirements
15
Security Considerations
15
2 Logging in to SLC
17
Logging in for the First Time after Library Installation
17
Logging in to the Standalone SLC
17
Logging in to the Web-Launched SLC
17
Logging in to the Local Operator Panel
18
Changing a User Password
18
3 Activating Optional Features
19
Downloading a New Hardware Activation File
19
Installing a New Hardware Activation File
20
Displaying Current Hardware Activation Files
20
Deleting a Hardware Activation File
20
Enabling Features on a Library with Firmware before FRS_7.00
21
4 Configuring Capacity
23
Applying the Default Capacity Configuration in a Single Library
23
Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration in a Single Library
24
Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration in a Library Complex
24
Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Capacity Changes
25
Guidelines for Customizing Capacity Activation
25
Effect on HLI Hosts after Modifying the Capacity Configuration
25
5 Partitioning the Library
27
Partitioning the Library Using SLC
27
Adding a Partition ID
27
Deleting a Partition
28
Changing the Name of a Partition
28
Allocating Resources in a Partition for a Single Library
28
Allocating Resources in a Partition for a Library Complex
29
Committing Partitioning Changes
30
Meaning of the SLC Partitioning Icons
30
Library Complex Partitioning Example
30
Library Partitioning Icons
30
Sharing Caps in a Partitioned Library
31
Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Partitioning Changes
31
Maximizing Library Performance When Partitioning
31
6 Operating a CAP
33
Entering Cartridges Using a CAP
33
Ejecting Cartridges Using a CAP
34
Removing a CAP Magazine from a Bulk CAP
35
Locking/Unlocking a CAP
35
Overriding a CAP Reservation of a Partition
35
Modifying Bulk CAP Messages
36
Enabling and Disabling a Bulk CAP
37
CAP Modes
37
Guidelines for Using Caps
37
7 Configuring Drives
39
Configuring Drive Cleaning
39
Configuring Host-Managed Drive Cleaning
39
Configuring the Drive Tray Serial Numbers
40
Maximizing Library Performance through Drive Placement
40
8 Managing Cartridges
41
Moving Cartridges (Recovery Moves)
41
Locating Cartridges
42
Locating a Cartridge by Volume ID
42
Locating a Cartridge by Address
42
Viewing Cartridge Information
42
Importing or Exporting Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges
43
Importing Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges
43
Exporting Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges
44
Cartridge Types
44
Cartridge Labels
44
Handling Cartridges
44
Inspecting a Cartridge
44
Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior
45
Storing Cartridges
45
Maximizing Library Performance Though Cartridge Placement
45
9 Validating Media
47
Media Validation Requirements
47
Defining the Media Validation Pool
47
Starting or Resuming Media Validation
48
Stopping a Validation
49
Updating Host Information after Modifying the MV Pool
49
10 Auditing the Library
51
Performing a Physical Audit of the Entire Library
51
Performing a Physical Audit on a Range of Cells
52
Performing a Verified Audit on a Range of Cells
52
Meaning of the Audit Indicator
52
11 Viewing Library and Device Information
53
Viewing Library Operational Status
53
Viewing Library Properties and Configuration
53
Viewing Device Status and Properties
54
Viewing the Local Operator Panel Type
55
Meaning of Library and Device Status Indicators in SLC
55
12 Generating Reports and Logs
57
Viewing Library and Device Reports with the Reports Utility
57
SLC Reports
57
Generating Active Capacity Reports
58
Generating Partitioning Reports (Single Library Only)
58
Generating Diagnostic Files for Oracle Support
58
Generating the Library SNMP MIB File
59
Generating the Library Log Snapshot File
59
Monitoring Library Events
59
Starting an Event Monitor
59
Saving Event Monitor Data to a File
60
Displaying Result Code Definitions
60
Event Monitor Types
60
13 Changing Online/Offline Status and Rebooting
63
Taking the Library Offline
63
Bringing the Library Online
64
Taking a Device Offline
64
Bringing a Device Online
64
Rebooting the Library
65
Rebooting the Local Operator Panel
65
Rebooting an Elevator
65
Rebooting a Robot
65
14 Troubleshooting
67
Basic Troubleshooting
67
Running a Library Self-Test
68
Running a Device Self-Test
69
Diagnosing Robotic Issues
70
Defining a Diagnostic Move
70
Starting a Diagnostic Move
71
Saving a Diagnostic Move
71
Monitoring and Controlling Open Diagnostic Moves
72
Determining the Status of a Controller Card
72
Clearing Library Status Alerts
72
Initiating a Manual RE Switch Using SLC
73
Calibrating the Touch Screen
73
Re-Calibrating the Local Operator Panel
73
Resetting the Local Operator Panel to Factory Settings
74
Troubleshooting Host Connectivity
74
15 Servicing the Library
75
Turning off the Library
75
Turning on the Library
75
Entering the Library Without the Service Safety Door in Place
76
Safety Precautions When Entering the Library
76
Using the Emergency Robotics Stop Switch
76
Manually Mounting or Dismounting a Cartridge
77
Operating the Service Safety Door
77
Emergency Robotic Stop Switch
77
A Software and Hardware Requirements for Library Features
79
B Command Line Interface Reference
81
Audit
81
Capcommand
81
Cleaning
81
Config
86
Date
87
Drive
87
Hwactivation
88
Mediavalidation
89
Network
89
Partition
91
Recontrol
92
Snmp
92
Ssh
92
Time
92
Traceroute
93
Version
93
Whereami
93
C Library Addressing Reference
95
Translating a Slot Address between HLI and Library Format Using SLC
95
Comparison of Addressing Schemes
95
Understanding Structural Elements Used in Addressing
96
Internal Library Versus HLI-PRC Addressing (Top View of Library
96
Internal Library Addressing Scheme
97
Internal Library Addressing Overview
97
Drive Internal Library Addressing
98
Rotational CAP Internal Addressing
98
Tape Drive Internal Library Addressing (Viewed from Front of Library
98
Bulk CAP Internal Addressing
99
Bulk CAP Slot Arrays
99
PTP Internal Addressing
100
Elevator Internal Addressing
100
Robot Internal Addressing
100
HLI-PRC Addressing Scheme
101
HLI-PRC Addressing Scheme Overview
101
Panel Numbering for Various Library Configurations
101
Library Complex HLI Numbering
102
Drive HLI-PRC Addressing
102
Pass-Thru Port Planning Example
102
Physical Hardware Numbering for Tape Drives
103
Tape Drive HLI-PRC Addressing (Viewed from Front of Library
103
Physical Hardware Numbering of Tape Drive (Viewed from Rear of Library
103
Reserved Internal IP Addresses
104
Comparison of Tape Drive Numbering (Viewed from Front of the Library
104
D Redundant Electronics Overview
105
Redundant Electronics Requirements
105
Redundant Electronics Configuration Examples
106
What Occurs During a Failover
106
Factors that Prevent an RE Switch
107
Factors that Initiate and Automatic Failover
107
Ways to Initiate a Manual Failover
107
Firmware Upgrades with RE
107
E Dual TCP/IP Overview
109
Minimum Requirements for Dual TCP/IP
109
Using a Shared Network
109
Configuring Dual TCP/IP
110
Configuring the Library for Dual TCP/IP
110
Configuring an ACSLS Host for Dual TCP/IP
111
Configure an ELS Host for Dual TCP/IP
111
Dual TCP/IP Configuration Examples
112
ACSLS Dual TCP/IP and Shared Subnets Example
112
Routing
112
ACSLS Dual TCP/IP through a Public Network Example
112
ACSLS Dual TCP/IP with Shared Subnets
112
ACSLS High Availability Dual TCP/IP Example
113
Routing
113
Routing Tables
113
ACSLS Dual TCP/IP
113
ACSLS High Availability Dual TCP/IP
113
ELS/HSC and Dual TCP/IP Example
114
ELS/HSC Dual TCP/IP
114
F Multi TCP/IP Overview
115
Minimum Multi TCP/IP Requirements
115
Configuration Recommendations
115
Multi TCP/IP Configuration Examples
116
Multi TCP/IP Connections to a Library Complex
116
Dual and Multi TCP/IP Connections to a Library Complex
116
G Upgrading Library Firmware
117
Downloading Code to the Library Controller
117
Activating Code on the Library Controller
117
H Controlling Contaminants
119
Environmental Contaminants
119
Required Air Quality Levels
119
Contaminant Properties and Sources
120
Operator Activity
121
Hardware Movement
121
Outside Air
121
Stored Items
121
Outside Influences
121
Cleaning Activity
121
Contaminant Effects
122
Physical Interference
122
Corrosive Failure
122
Shorts
122
Thermal Failure
122
Room Conditions
122
Exposure Points
124
Filtration
124
Positive Pressurization and Ventilation
125
Filtration Percentages
125
Cleaning Procedures and Equipment
126
Daily Tasks
126
Weekly Tasks
126
Cleaning Schedule for Data Center
126
Quarterly Tasks
127
Biennial Tasks
127
Activity and Processes
128
Glossary
129
Index
139
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