Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

Title and Copyright Information

Summary of Changes

Preface

• Documentation Accessibility
• Obtaining Additional Documentation

1 Introduction

• Library Features
• Library Overview
• Tape Drive and Media Compatibility

2 Capacity

• Capacity on Demand
  • Features and Restrictions
  • Host Notification for Capacity Changes
• LTO-only Capacity
  • Capacity Values - LTO Only
  • Physical Slot Configurations - LTO Only
• Mixed Media Capacity
  • Capacity Values - Mixed Media
  • Physical Slot Configurations - Mixed Media

3 Partitioning

• Partitioning Considerations
• Partitioning Examples
• Access Control
• Location Numbering
• CAP Behavior
  • Split Assigned CAPs
  • Common (Unassigned) CAPs
  • Mixed CAPs
  • The CAP Button

4 Features and Hardware

• Power System
• Robotics Unit
• Electronics
• Operator Panels
  • Keypad
  • Library Console
  • Local Operator Panel
• Cartridge Access Port
• Tape Drives and Cartridges
• Safety Features
  • Front Door and Robotics
  • Cards and Power Supply
  • Cooling Fans
• Library Interfaces
  • Ethernet
  • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
  • SCSI LVD
  • Fibre Channel (FC)
  • Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
  • Bridging
• Library Management Software
  • Automated Cartridge System Library Software
• Independent Hardware and Software Vendors
• Specifications
• Warranties
• Regulatory Agencies
  • EN60950-1:2001 Statement
  • Electromagnetic
  • Fiber-optic
  • Fiber-optic Laser Product Label

5 System Assurance

• System Assurance Planning Meetings
• Engagement Methodology
  • Actions for Sales Personnel

6 Site Planning

• Site Survey
• Site Preparation
• Library Dimensions
• AC Power Planning
• Rack Planning
• Airborne Contaminants
• Preparing for the Installation
  • Personnel
  • Waste Disposal
  • Tools
• Support
  • Service Delivery Platform
  • Oracle Premier Support for Systems
  • Contacting Support
• Data Center Services

7 Ordering

• Hardware Activation Files
  • Activation File
• Downloading Upgrades from Oracle Software Delivery Cloud
• Part Numbers - SL500 Modular Library System
  • Library with Base Module
  • Upgrade (X-options)—All SL500 Libraries
  • Tape Drives
  • Power Cord Numbers and Receptacles
  • Redundant Power Supply
  • Rack
  • Partitioning
  • Library Interface Changes
  • Local Operator Panel
  • Magazines
  • Interface Cables
  • Cartridges and Labels

A Tape Drives and Cartridges

• LTO Tape Drives and Cartridges
• Ordering Cartridges

B Controlling Contaminants

• Environmental Contaminants
• Required Air Quality Levels
• Contaminant Properties and Sources
  • Operator Activity
  • Hardware Movement
  • Outside Air
  • Stored Items
  • Outside Influences
  • Cleaning Activity
• Contaminant Effects
  • Physical Interference
  • Corrosive Failure
  • Shorts
  • Thermal Failure
• Room Conditions
• Exposure Points
• Filtration
• Positive Pressurization and Ventilation
• Cleaning Procedures and Equipment
  • Daily Tasks
  • Weekly Tasks
  • Quarterly Tasks
  • Biennial Tasks
• Activity and Processes

Glossary

Index