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Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Title and Copyright Information
Preface
Related Documentation
Documentation Accessibility
1
Library Overview
Library Modules
Hardware Components
Electronics Control Module
Command-Line Interface (CLI)
Redundant Electronics Option
Cartridge Access Ports (CAPs)
Bulk CAP
Rotational CAPs
Robotics
Elevators
Pass-thru Ports (PTPs)
Library Cameras
Accessory Racks
Keypad
Local Operator Panel
Service Safety Door
Supported Tape Drives
OKM Encryption-Compatible Tape Drives
Storage Capacity
Power Configuration Options
Power Redundancy Options
N+1 Power Configuration (standard)
2N Power Configuration
AC Power Source Options
Delta
Wye
Single-phase
AC Power Connections
Circuit Breaker Ratings
DC Power Supplies
Power Usage
Optional Library Features
Partitioning
Media Validation
Networking and Communication
Host Connectivity Options
Switched Fabric Topology
Port Bonding
Dynamic World Wide Name
Library Monitoring
StorageTek Library Console (SLC)
Library Attach
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
Log SnapShot Feature
Service Delivery Platform
Library Management Software
Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS)
Enterprise Library Software (ELS)
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 (ExPR)
Extended High Performance Data Mover (ExHPDM)
Library Content Manager (LCM)
StorageTek Tape Analytics (STA)
Virtual Storage Manager (VSM)
Ordering
Ordering Process
Hardware Activation Files
Physical Configuration
Base Library
Storage Expansion Modules (SEMs)
Rail Kits
Hardware Options
Accessory Racks
Cartridge Access Ports
Internal Ethernet Switch
Pass-thru Ports
Redundant Electronics
Robots
Service Safety Door
Touchscreen Op Panel
Tape Drives
Tape Drive Encryption
T10000 Drives
LTO Drives
Conversion Kits
Tape Cartridges and Labels
Power Configurations
DC Power Supplies
Hardware Activation Files
Capacity Activation
Cables
Ethernet Cables
Fiber-Optic Cables
Support
Service Delivery Platform
Oracle Premier Support for Systems
Contacting Support
2
Installation Planning
Dimensions and Weights
Tape Drives and Cartridges Weights and Dimensions
Shipping Weights and Dimensions
Total Pallet Weights
Shipping Pallets Weights and Dimensions
Package Component Weights and Dimensions
Installation Site Requirements
Physical Space
Floor Requirements
Weight and Load Distribution
Co-planar Requirements
Ceiling Requirements
Height Adjustments
Clearances
Environmental Requirements
Airborne Contaminants
Seismic or Earthquake Ratings
Airflow
Power Requirements
Cabling
Fire Suppression Planning
Pass-thru Port Planning
Time and Personnel
Installation Tools
Track Stop Installation Tools
Transporting the Library
Adjustable Jacks
Module Components
Rails
3
Installing StorageTek Library Console
Selecting an SLC Version
Downloading the SLC Media Pack
Installing Standalone (Remote) SLC
Supported Platforms
Security Considerations
Installing Web-launched SLC
Minimum Browser Requirements
Security Considerations
Upgrading SLC on the Local Op Panel
4
Logging In To SLC
Logging In For the First Time After Library Installation
Logging In to the Standalone SLC
Logging In to the 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
Enabling Features on a Library with Firmware Before FRS_7.00
6
Configuring Capacity
Applying the Default Capacity Configuration in a Single Library
Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration in a Single Library
Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration in a Library Complex
Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Capacity Changes
Guidelines for Customizing Capacity Activation
Effect on HLI Hosts after Modifying the Capacity Configuration
7
Partitioning the Library
Partitioning the Library Using SLC
Adding a Partition ID
Deleting a Partition
Changing the Name of a Partition
Allocating Resources in a Partition for a Single Library
Allocating Resources in a Partition for a Library Complex
Committing Partitioning Changes
Meaning of the SLC Partitioning Icons
Sharing CAPs in a Partitioned Library
Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Partitioning Changes
Maximizing Library Performance when Partitioning
8
Operating a CAP
Entering Cartridges Using a CAP
Ejecting Cartridges Using a CAP
Removing a CAP Magazine from a Bulk CAP
Locking/Unlocking a CAP
Overriding a CAP Reservation of a Partition
Modifying Bulk CAP Messages
Enabling and Disabling a Bulk CAP
CAP Modes
Guidelines for using CAPs
9
Configuring Drives
Configuring Drive Cleaning
Configuring Host-Managed Drive Cleaning
Configuring the Drive Tray Serial Numbers
Maximizing Library Performance Through Drive Placement
10
Managing Cartridges
Moving Cartridges (Recovery Moves)
Locating Cartridges
Locating a Cartridge by Volume ID
Locating a Cartridge by Address
Viewing Cartridge Information
Importing or Exporting Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges
Importing Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges
Exporting Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges
Cartridge Types
Cartridge Labels
Handling Cartridges
Inspecting a Cartridge
Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior
Storing Cartridges
Maximizing Library Performance Though Cartridge Placement
11
Validating Media
Media Validation Requirements
Defining the Media Validation Pool
Starting or Resuming Media Validation
Stopping a Validation
Updating Host Information After Modifying the MV Pool
12
Auditing the Library
Performing a Physical Audit of the Entire Library
Performing a Physical Audit on a Range of Cells
Performing a Verified Audit on a Range of Cells
Meaning of the Audit Indicator
13
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 Library and Device Status Indicators in SLC
14
Generating Reports and Logs
Viewing Library and Device Reports with the Reports Utility
Generating Active Capacity Reports
Generating Partitioning Reports (Single Library Only)
Generating Diagnostic Files for Oracle Support
Generating the Library SNMP MIB File
Generating 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 Library
Rebooting the Local Operator Panel
Rebooting an Elevator
Rebooting a Robot
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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 a Controller Card
Clearing Library Status Alerts
Initiating a Manual RE Switch Using SLC
Calibrating the Touch Screen
Re-calibrating the Local Operator Panel
Resetting the Local Operator Panel to Factory Settings
Troubleshooting Host Connectivity
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Servicing the Library
Turning Off the Library
Turning On the Library
Entering the Library without the Service Safety Door in Place
Safety Precautions when Entering the Library
Using the Emergency Robotics Stop Switch
Manually Mounting or Dismounting a Cartridge
Operating the Service Safety Door
A
Software and Hardware Requirements for Library Features
B
Command Line Interface Reference
audit
capCommand
cleaning
config
date
drive
hwActivation
mediaValidation
network
partition
reControl
snmp
ssh
time
traceRoute
version
whereAmi
C
Library Addressing Reference
Translating a Slot Address Between HLI and Library Format using SLC
Comparison of Addressing Schemes
Understanding Structural Elements Used in Addressing
Internal Library Addressing Scheme
Internal Library Addressing Overview
Drive Internal Library Addressing
Rotational CAP Internal Addressing
Bulk CAP Internal Addressing
PTP Internal Addressing
Elevator Internal Addressing
Robot Internal Addressing
HLI-PRC Addressing Scheme
HLI-PRC Addressing Scheme Overview
Library Complex LSM Numbering
Drive HLI-PRC Addressing
CAP HLI-PRC Addressing
Physical Hardware Numbering for Tape Drives
Reserved Internal IP Addresses
D
Redundant Electronics Overview
Redundant Electronics Requirements
Redundant Electronics Configuration Examples
What Occurs During a Failover
Factors that Prevent an RE Switch
Factors that Initiate and Automatic Failover
Ways to Initiate a Manual Failover
Firmware Upgrades with RE
E
Dual TCP/IP Overview
Minimum Requirements for Dual TCP/IP
Using a Shared Network
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
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
F
Multi TCP/IP Overview
Minimum Multi TCP/IP Requirements
Configuration Recommendations
Multi TCP/IP Configuration Examples
G
Upgrading Library Firmware
Downloading Firmware from My Oracle Support
Loading Firmware
Activating Firmware
Downgrading Firmware
H
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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