Contents

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Title and Copyright Information

Preface

• Related Documentation
• Documentation Accessibility

1 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, CO₂ 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

7 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

8 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

9 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

11 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

16 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

17 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

18 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