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Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Title and Copyright Information
Preface
Related Documentation
Documentation Accessibility
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Library Overview
Library Modules
Base Module
Drive Expansion Module (DEM)
Cartridge Expansion Module (CEM)
Access Expansion Module (AEM)
Parking Expansion Module (PEM)
Hardware Components
Electronics Control Module
Command Line Interface
Redundant Electronics
Robotics
Redundant Robotics
Rotational Cartridge Access Port (CAP)
Bulk Load Cartridge Access Ports (AEM)
Supported Tape Drives
Encryption Capable Tape Drives
Power Configurations
AC Power Source Options
Power Redundancy Options
N+1 power configuration (standard)
2N power configuration
2N+1 power configuration
DC Power Supplies
Electronics Control Module Power Supplies
Robotics Unit Power Supplies
Tape Drive Power Supplies
Calculating Tape Drive Power Supply Quantities
Watt Consumption Per Drive
Power Supplies Required for 120 VAC PDUs
Power Supplies Required for 240 VAC PDUs
Example: Calculating Required Number of Drive DC Power Supplies
AC Power Cables
Power Consumption
Calculating Total Watts, CO
2
Emissions, and Btu/hr
Cooling
Library Electronics Control Module
Tape Drives
DC Power Supplies
Storage Capacity
Calculating Physical Capacity
Calculation Example 1: Base, DEM, CEMs, PEMs
Calculation Example 2: Base and CEM
Calculation Example 3: Base, DEM, CEMs, AEM
Host Connectivity
FC-SCSI Connection
Supported Topologies
TCP/IP Connection
Port Bonding
Library Monitoring
StorageTek Library Console (SLC)
Simple Network Management Protocol
Log SnapShot Feature
Media Validation
Library Management Software
Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS)
Enterprise Library Software
Host Software Component (HSC) and Storage Management Component (SMC)
Virtual Tape Control System (VTCS)
Concurrent Disaster Recovery Test (CDRT)
Independent Software Vendors (ISVs)
Other Storage System Solutions
Client System Component (CSC)
Expert Performance Reporter
Extended High Performance Data Mover
Library Content Manager (LCM)
Linear Tape File System (LTFS)
StorageTek Tape Analytics
Virtual Storage Manager (VSM)
Ordering
Physical Configuration
Base Module (required)
Drive Expansion Module (DEM)
Cartridge Expansion Module (CEM)
Access Expansion Module (AEM)
Dual Robotics
Module Add-ons
Tape Drive Arrays
Cartridge Access Ports
Window Cartridge Array
Local Op Panel
Redundant Electronics
Tape Drives
Tape Drive Encryption
T10000 Drives
LTO Drives
Conversion Kits
Port Conversions Kits
Cartridges and Labels
Power Options
DC Power Supplies
AC Power Distribution Units (PDU)
AC Power Cords
Hardware Activation Files
Capacity Activation
Cables
Fiber Optic Cables
Ethernet Cables
Support
Service Delivery Platform
Oracle Premier Support for Systems
Contacting Support
2
Installation Planning
Physical Dimensions and Weights
Base Module
Drive Expansion Module
Cartridge and Parking Expansion Modules
Access Expansion Module
Covers, Doors, and Service Clearances
Shipping Weights and Measures
Installation Site Requirements
Physical Space Requirements
Transporting the Library
Pallet Double Stacking
Floor Requirements
Weight
Floor Slope
Environmental Requirements
Airborne Contaminants
Seismic or Earthquake Ratings
Power Requirements
Waste Disposal
Fire Suppression Planning
Networking
Cable Routing
AC Power Cables
Library Network and Tape Drive Cables
Approximate Installation Time
Installation Tools
Drive Tray Power-on Tool
Installation Kits
3
Installing StorageTek Library Console
Selecting an SLC Version
Downloading the SLC Media Pack
Installing Standalone SLC
Supported Platforms
Security
Installing Web-launched SLC
Minimum Browser Requirements
Security
4
Logging in to SLC
Logging in for the First Time After Library Installation
Logging in to Standalone SLC
Logging in to 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
Installing Legacy Hardware Activation Files
6
Configuring Capacity
Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration
Resetting the Capacity Configuration
Setting the Default Capacity Policy
Displaying the Current Capacity Configuration
Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Capacity Changes
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Partitioning the Library
Partitioning Guidelines to Maximize Library Performance
Partitioning the Library Using SLC
Adding a Partition ID
Deleting a Partition
Changing the Partition Interface Type
Changing FC-SCSI Host Connection Information
Allocating Resources to a Partition
Committing Partitioning Changes
Viewing Current Partition Allocations
Partitioning CAPs
Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Partitioning Changes
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Configuring Host Applications
Changing the Host Interface Type of a Non-Partitioned Library
Updating Hosts After Modifying Capacity
Updating ACSLS and ELS After Modifying Capacity
Effect on HLI Hosts After Modifying Capacity
Updating SCSI Hosts After Modifying Capacity
Effect on FC-SCSI Hosts After Modifying Capacity
Updating Hosts After Modifying Partitioning
Updating ACSLS or ELS After Modifying Partitioning
Effect on Hosts of Modifying an HLI Partition
Updating SCSI Hosts After Modifying Partitioning
Effect on Hosts of Modifying an FC-SCSI Partition
Updating Hosts After Modifying the MV Pool
Updating ACSLS and ELS After Modifying the MV Pool
Effect on HLI Hosts of Modifying the MV Pool
Updating SCSI Hosts After Modifying the MV Pool
Effect on SCSI Hosts of Modifying the MV Pool
Effect on SCSI Element IDs of Modifying the MV Pool
Updating HLI Host Management Software for RE
Configuring Dual TCP/IP
Configuring the Library for Dual TCP/IP
Configuring an ACSLS Host for Dual TCP/IP
Configure an ELS Host for Dual TCP/IP
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Configuring Drives
Enabling Drive Auto Cleaning
Enabling HLI Host Managed Drive Cleaning
Enabling/Disabling the SCSI FastLoad Feature
Adding or Modifying the Drive Tray Serial Numbers
Using the Dynamic World Wide Name (WWN) Feature
Drive Tray Indicators
10
Operating a CAP
Guidelines for Using CAPs
Entering Cartridges Using a CAP
Ejecting Cartridges Using a CAP
Locking and Unlocking an HLI CAP
Overriding a Partition CAP Reservation
Changing the CAP Assignment Mode in a Non-Partitioned FC-SCSI Library
Assigning Ownership of a Shared CAP to an FC-SCSI Partition
CAP States
CAP Modes
CAP Usage Order when Ejecting Cartridges with FC-SCSI Hosts
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Managing Cartridges
Moving Cartridges (Recovery Moves)
Locating a Cartridge
Locating a Cartridge by Volume ID
Locating a Cartridge by Address
Importing/Exporting Diagnostic and Cleaning Cartridges
Importing Diagnostic and Cleaning Cartridges
Exporting Diagnostic and Cleaning Cartridges
Defining Cleaning Cartridge Usage Count Warning Thresholds
Configuring the Barcode Format for FC-SCSI Hosts
Viewing Cartridge Information
Viewing Cleaning Cartridge Status
Using Reserved System Slots
Viewing Cartridges Currently in the System Slots
Module Configuration Block
Special Labels
Cartridge Types
Cartridge Labels
Cartridge Handling
Inspecting a Cartridge
Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior
Storing Cartridges
12
Validating a Cartridge
Media Validation Requirements
Defining the Media Validation Pool
Starting or Resuming Media Validation
Stopping a Validation
13
Auditing the Library
Performing a Physical Audit of the Entire Library
Performing a Physical Audit of a Range of Cells
Performing a Verified Audit of a Range of Cells
Meaning of the Audit Indicator
14
Viewing Library and Device Information
Viewing Library Operational Status
Viewing Library Properties and Configuration
Viewing Device Status and Properties
Viewing the Local Operator Panel Type
Meaning of SLC Library and Device Status Indicators
15
Generating Reports and Logs
Viewing Library and Device Reports with the Reports Utility
Viewing Active Capacity Reports
Viewing Partitioning Reports
Generating Diagnostic Files for Oracle Support
Transferring the Library MIB File
Transferring the Library Log Snapshot File
Monitoring Library Events
Starting an Event Monitor
Saving Event Monitor Data to a File
Displaying Result Code Definitions
Event Monitor Types
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Changing Online/Offline Status and Rebooting
Taking the Library Offline
Bringing the Library Online
Taking a Device Offline
Bringing a Device Online
Rebooting the Local Operator Panel
Rebooting an AEM Safety Door
Rebooting the Library
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Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting
Running a Library Self-Test
Running a Device Self-test
Diagnosing Robotic Issues
Defining a Diagnostic Move
Starting a Diagnostic Move
Saving a Diagnostic Move
Monitoring and Controlling Open Diagnostic Moves
Determining the Status of an RE Controller Card
Initiating a Manual RE Switch Using SLC
Clearing Library Status Alerts
Calibrating the Touch Screen
Re-calibrating the Local Operator Panel
Resetting the Local Operator Panel Calibration to the Factory Setting
Troubleshooting Host Connectivity
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Servicing the Library
Turning Off the Library
Turning On the Library
Entering the Library
Safety Precautions when Entering the Library
Opening the AEM Access Door
Manually Cleaning a Drive
Manually Mounting and Dismounting a Cartridge
A
Command Line Interface Reference
audit
capCommand
cleaning
config
date
drive
hwActivation
FibreConfig
mediaValidation
network
partition
reControl
snmp
ssh
time
traceRoute
version
whereAmi
B
Redundant Electronics Overview
Requirements for Redundant Electronics
Redundant Electronics Configuration Examples
What Occurs During a Failover
Factors that Prevent an RE Switch
Factors that Initiate an Automatic Failover
Ways to Initiate a Manual Failover
Firmware Upgrades when Using RE
C
Dual TCP/IP Overview
Minimum Requirements for Dual TCP/IP
Using a Shared Network
Dual TCP/IP Configuration Examples
ACSLS Dual TCP/IP and Shared Subnets Example
Routing
ACSLS Dual TCP/IP Through a Public Network Example
ACSLS High Availability Dual TCP/IP Example
Routing
Routing Tables
ELS/HSC and Dual TCP/IP Example
D
Upgrading Library Firmware
Downloading Firmware from My Oracle Support
Loading Firmware
Activating Firmware
Downgrading Firmware
E
Library Addressing Reference
Comparison of Addressing Schemes
Understanding the Center Line
Internal Firmware Addressing Scheme
Internal Firmware Addressing Overview
Internal Firmware Addressing of Tape Drives
Internal Firmware Addressing of Robots
Internal Firmware Addressing of CAPs
Rotational CAP Addressing
AEM CAP Addressing
HLI-PRC Addressing Scheme
HLI Addressing Overview
HLI Addressing of CAPs
Rotational CAP Addressing
AEM CAP Addressing
HLI Addressing of Tape Drives
FC-SCSI Element Numbering
Default SCSI Numbering
Default SCSI Storage Element (Cartridges) Numbering Scheme
Default SCSI Data Transfer Element (Drives) Numbering Scheme
Default Numbering Example
SCSI Numbering in Non-Partitioned Library Using Custom Capacity
Custom Capacity Numbering Example
SCSI Numbering in a Partitioned Library
Tape Drive Hardware Numbering
Wall Diagrams
F
Barcode Labels
Barcode Standards
Label Design
LTO
T9840 and T9940
T10000
Cleaning and Diagnostic Labels
Cartridge Label Examples
Applying a Label
T9840 and T9940 Label Issues
Label Care
Glossary
Index
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