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StorageT
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
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
Storagetek Library Console (SLC)
34
Library Attach
35
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
35
Log Snapshot Feature
35
Service Delivery Platform
35
Library Management Software
35
Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS)
35
Enterprise Library Software (ELS)
36
Host Software Component (HSC) and Storage Management Component (SMC)
36
Virtual Tape Control System (VTCS)
36
Concurrent Disaster Recovery Test (CDRT)
36
Independent Software Vendors (Isvs)
36
Other Storage System Solutions
37
Client System Component (CSC)
37
Expert Performance Reporter (Expr)
37
Extended High Performance Data Mover (Exhpdm)
37
Library Content Manager (LCM)
37
Storagetek Tape Analytics (STA)
37
Virtual Storage Manager (VSM)
38
Virtual Library Extension (VLE)
38
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
Library Weights and Measures
47
Drive Tray Weights and Measures
48
Sample Library Layout (Top View)
48
Tape Drives and Cartridges Weights and Dimensions
48
Shipping Weights and Dimensions
49
Shipping Pallets -Weights and Dimensions
49
Shipping Pallets Weights and Dimensions
49
Tape Drive and Cartridge Weights
49
Total Pallet Weights
49
Total Pallet Weights for a Selected Library Configuration
49
Package Component Weights and Dimensions
50
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
Pass-Thru Port Planning Example
58
Installation Tools for Tool Kit
59
Rack Stops Per Library
59
Track Stop Installation Tools
59
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
Logging in for the First Time after Library Installation
67
Logging in to the Standalone SLC
67
Logging in to the Web-Launched SLC
67
Logging in to the Local Operator Panel
68
Changing a User Password
68
5 Activating Optional Features
69
Downloading a New Hardware Activation File
69
Installing a New Hardware Activation File
70
Displaying Current Hardware Activation Files
70
Deleting a Hardware Activation File
70
Enabling Features on a Library with Firmware before FRS_7.00
71
6 Configuring Capacity
73
Applying the Default Capacity Configuration in a Single Library
73
Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration in a Single Library
74
Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration in a Library Complex
74
Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Capacity Changes
75
Guidelines for Customizing Capacity Activation
75
Effect on HLI Hosts after Modifying the Capacity Configuration
75
7 Partitioning the Library
77
Partitioning the Library Using SLC
77
Adding a Partition ID
77
Deleting a Partition
78
Changing the Name of a Partition
78
Allocating Resources in a Partition for a Single Library
78
Allocating Resources in a Partition for a Library Complex
79
Committing Partitioning Changes
80
Meaning of the SLC Partitioning Icons
80
Library Complex Partitioning Example
80
Library Partitioning Icons
80
Sharing Caps in a Partitioned Library
81
Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Partitioning Changes
81
Maximizing Library Performance When Partitioning
81
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
Configuring Drive Cleaning
89
Configuring Host-Managed Drive Cleaning
89
Configuring the Drive Tray Serial Numbers
90
Maximizing Library Performance through Drive Placement
90
10 Managing Cartridges
91
Moving Cartridges (Recovery Moves)
91
Locating Cartridges
92
Locating a Cartridge by Volume ID
92
Locating a Cartridge by Address
92
Viewing Cartridge Information
92
Importing or Exporting Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges
93
Importing Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges
93
Exporting Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges
94
Cartridge Types
94
Cartridge Labels
94
Handling Cartridges
94
Inspecting a Cartridge
94
Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior
95
Storing Cartridges
95
Maximizing Library Performance Though Cartridge Placement
95
11 Validating Media
97
Media Validation Requirements
97
Defining the Media Validation Pool
97
Starting or Resuming Media Validation
98
Stopping a Validation
99
Updating Host Information after Modifying the MV Pool
99
12 Auditing the Library
101
Performing a Physical Audit of the Entire Library
101
Performing a Physical Audit on a Range of Cells
102
Performing a Verified Audit on a Range of Cells
102
Meaning of the Audit Indicator
102
13 Viewing Library and Device Information
103
Viewing Library Operational Status
103
Viewing Library Properties and Configuration
103
Viewing Device Status and Properties
104
Viewing the Local Operator Panel Type
105
Meaning of Library and Device Status Indicators in SLC
105
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
Turning off the Library
125
Turning on the Library
125
Entering the Library Without the Service Safety Door in Place
126
Safety Precautions When Entering the Library
126
Using the Emergency Robotics Stop Switch
126
Manually Mounting or Dismounting a Cartridge
127
Operating the Service Safety Door
127
Emergency Robotic Stop Switch
127
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
Translating a Slot Address between HLI and Library Format Using SLC
145
Comparison of Addressing Schemes
145
Understanding Structural Elements Used in Addressing
146
Internal Library Versus HLI-PRC Addressing (Top View of Library
146
Internal Library Addressing Scheme
147
Internal Library Addressing Overview
147
Drive Internal Library Addressing
148
Rotational CAP Internal Addressing
148
Tape Drive Internal Library Addressing (Viewed from Front of Library
148
Bulk CAP Internal Addressing
149
Bulk CAP Slot Arrays
149
PTP Internal Addressing
150
Elevator Internal Addressing
150
Robot Internal Addressing
150
HLI-PRC Addressing Scheme
151
HLI-PRC Addressing Scheme Overview
151
Library Complex LSM Numbering
151
Panel Numbering for Various Library Configurations
151
Drive HLI-PRC Addressing
152
Pass-Thru Port Planning Example
152
CAP HLI-PRC Addressing
153
Tape Drive HLI-PRC Addressing (Viewed from Front of Library
153
Bulk CAP HLI-PRC Addressing
153
Physical Hardware Numbering for Tape Drives
154
Rotational CAP HLI-PRC Addressing
154
Physical Hardware Numbering of Tape Drive (Viewed from Rear of Library
154
Reserved Internal IP Addresses
155
Comparison of Tape Drive Numbering (Viewed from Front of the Library
155
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
Configuring the Library for Dual TCP/IP
162
Configuring an ACSLS Host for Dual TCP/IP
163
Configure an ELS Host for Dual TCP/IP
163
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
Minimum Multi TCP/IP Requirements
167
Configuration Recommendations
167
Multi TCP/IP Configuration Examples
168
Multi TCP/IP Connections to a Library Complex
168
Dual and Multi TCP/IP Connections to a Library Complex
168
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
T9840 and T9940 Label Issues
178
Cartridge Label Orientation
178
White Area on Separate Media ID Label
178
Label Care
179
Mis-Aligned Media ID Label
179
Glossary
181
Index
191
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Model
StorageTek SL500
Category
Storage
Language
English
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