Preface

This manual, the Sun StorageTek Storage Archive Manager Archive Configuration and Administration Guide, describes the storage and archive management software supported in the Sun StorageTek Storage Archive Manager (SAM) Version 4, Update 6 (4U6) release. The Sun StorageTek SAM software automatically copies files from online disk to archive media. The archive media can consist of either online disk or removable media cartridges.

The Sun StorageTek SAM 4U6 release is supported on the following Sun Solaris trademark Operating System (Solaris OS) platforms:

Solaris 9, update 3, 04/03 or later

Solaris 10

This manual is written for the system administrators who are responsible for configuring and maintaining Sun StorageTek SAM software. You, the system administrator, are assumed to be knowledgeable about Solaris OS procedures, including creating accounts, performing system backups, and other basic Solaris system administration tasks.

Note - You can purchase licenses for both Sun StorageTek QFS and Sun StorageTek SAM software in order to combine the Sun StorageTek QFS file system with the storage and archive manager found in the Sun StorageTek SAM software. Such a system is referred to as SAM-QFS.

This manual does not call out the SAM-QFS configuration unless it is necessary for clarity. In this manual, you can assume that references to Sun StorageTek SAM also apply to SAM-QFS configurations when talking about storage and archive management. Likewise, you can assume that references to Sun StorageTek QFS also apply to SAM-QFS configurations when talking about file system design and capabilities.

How This Book Is Organized

This manual contains the following chapters:

Chapter 1 provides overview information.

Chapter 2 explains basic operations. The information in this chapter applies to most automated libraries and manually loaded devices.

Chapter 3 explains the archiving process.

Chapter 4 explains the releasing process.

Chapter 5 explains the staging process.

Chapter 6 explains the recycling process.

Chapter 7 describes how to use the Sun SAM-Remote software.

Chapter 8 describes advanced topics in Sun StorageTek SAM operations.

Appendix A explains how to manage cartridges in libraries with operational instructions that pertain only to that kind of library.

The glossary defines terms used in this and other Sun StorageTek QFS and Sun StorageTek SAM documentation.

Using UNIX Commands

This document does not contain information on basic UNIX® commands and procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices. Refer to one or more of the following for this information:

Software documentation that you received with your system

Solaris Operating System documentation, which is at the following URL:

http://docs.sun.com

Shell Prompts

TABLE P-1 shows the shell prompts that this manual uses.

TABLE P-1 Shell Prompts
Shell	Prompt
C shell	machine-name`%`
C shell superuser	machine-name`#`
Bourne shell and Korn shell	`$`
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser	`#`

Typographic Conventions

TABLE P-2 lists the typographic conventions used in this manual.

TABLE P-2 Typographic Conventions
Typeface or Symbol	Meaning	Examples
`AaBbCc123`	The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output.	Edit your `.login` file. Use `ls -a` to list all files. `% You have mail`.
`AaBbCc123`	What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output.	`%` `su` `Password:`
AaBbCc123	Book titles; new words or terms; words to be emphasized; and command line variables to be replaced with a real name or value.	Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide. These are called class options. You must be `root` to do this. To delete a file, type `rm` filename.
[ ]	In syntax, brackets indicate that an argument is optional.	`scmadm` [`-d` sec] [`-r` n[:n][,n]...] [`-z`]
{ arg `\|` arg }	In syntax, braces and pipes indicate that one of the arguments must be specified.	`sndradm -b` { phost `\|` shost }
\	At the end of a command line, the backslash (`\`) indicates that the command continues on the next line.	`atm90 /dev/md/rdsk/d5 \` `/dev/md/rdsk/d1`

TABLE P-3 Related Documentation
Title	Part Number
Sun StorageTek QFS File System Configuration and Administration Guide	819-7935-10
Sun StorageTek QFS Installation and Upgrade Guide	819-7936-10
Sun StorageTek Storage Archive Manager File System Configuration and Administration Guide	819-7934-10
Sun StorageTek Storage Archive Manager Installation and Upgrade Guide	819-7932-10
Sun StorageTek Storage Archive Manager Troubleshooting Guide	819-7933-10
Sun StorageTek QFS and Sun StorageTek Storage Archive Manager 4.6 Release Notes	819-7938-10
Sun StorageTek QFS Linux Client Guide	819-7937-10

Accessing Sun Documentation Online

The Sun StorageTek QFS and Sun StorageTek SAM software distribution includes PDF files that you can view from Sun's Network Storage documentation web site or from docs.sun.com.

To Access Documentation From `docs.sun.com`

This web site contains documentation for Solaris and many other Sun software products.

1. Go to the following URL:

http://docs.sun.com

The docs.sun.com page appears.

2. Find the documentation for your product by searching for the appropriate product in the search box.

To Access Documentation From Sun`s Network Storage Documentation Web Site

This web site contains documentation for Network Storage products.

1. Go to the following URL:

http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/Software /Storage_Software

The Storage Software page appears.

2. Click the link for the Sun StorageTek SAM Software.

Third-Party Web Sites

Sun is not responsible for the availability of third-party web sites mentioned in this document. Sun does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials that are available on or through such sites or resources. Sun will not be responsible or liable for any actual or alleged damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services that are available on or through such sites or resources.

Contacting Sun Technical Support

If you have technical questions about this product that are not answered in this document, go to the following web site:

http://www.sun.com/service/contacting

Licensing

For information on obtaining licenses for Sun StorageTek SAM software, contact your Sun sales representative or your authorized service provider (ASP).

Installation Assistance

For installation and configuration services, contact Sun's Enterprise Services at 1-800-USA4SUN or contact your local Enterprise Services sales representative.

Sun Welcomes Your Comments

Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. You can submit your comments by going to the following web site:

http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/form/comments

Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback: Sun StorageTek SAM Archive Configuration and Administration Guide, part number 819-7931-10.