Contents

List of Figures

Title and Copyright Information

Preface

• Audience
• Documentation Accessibility

1 Introduction

• Description
  • Tape Drive Components
    • Small Form-factor Pluggable Modules
    • Power Supply Modules
  • Maintenance Port Use
  • Encryption
  • Tape Drive Features
    • StorageTek Data Integrity Validation
    • StorageTek Direct Copy
    • StorageTek File Access Accelerator
    • StorageTek Maximum Capacity
    • StorageTek File Sync Accelerator
    • StorageTek Tape Application Accelerator
    • StorageTek Search Accelerator
    • StorageTek MIR Assisted Search
    • StorageTek In-Drive Reclaim Accelerator
    • StorageTek Tape Tiering Accelerator
• Specifications
  • Tape Drive Performance Specifications
  • Physical Specifications
    • Shipping Dimensions
  • Environmental Requirements
  • Airborne Contamination
• Configurations
  • Library Configurations
  • Rack Mount Configurations
• Virtual Operator Panel
• Tape Cartridge
• Cables and Connectors
  • Cable Guidelines
  • LC Connectors
• Connectivity
  • Interop Tool
  • Network Considerations
  • Binding
  • Zoning
• Comparisons

2 Site Preparation

• Management Software Requirements
• Library Installation Requirements
  • StorageTek SL3000 Modular Library System
  • StorageTek SL8500 Modular Library System
  • L-Series Libraries
• Rack Mount Configurations
• Tape Drive Configuration and Planning
  • Drive Parameters
  • Network Selections
    • Initial Drive Settings
  • FICON Configurations
    • Hardware Configuration Definition
    • Port Configuration
    • Cables and Connectors
• StorageTek Tape Analytics
• Remote Support
• Preparing for Drive Installation and Service
  • Personnel

3 Ordering

• Tape Drive Order Numbers
  • T10000D Order Numbers
  • T10000C Order Numbers
• Encryption Order Number
• Conversion Kits and Upgrades
  • Drive Port Kits
  • Library Tray Kits
• Ordering Media and Cartridge Labels
• Power Cords
• Ethernet Cables
• Interface Cables
  • Multimode Fiber-optic OM4 Cable Numbers (16Gb)
  • Multimode Fiber-optic OM2 Cable Numbers
  • Single Mode Fiber-optic Cable Numbers
  • One Gigabit Fiber-optic Cable Numbers

A Tape Cartridges

• Disclaimer
• Tape Cartridges
  • Standard Cartridges
  • Sport Cartridges
  • VolSafe Cartridges
  • Cleaning Cartridges
• Additional Cartridge Components
  • Radio Frequency Identification
  • Media Information
    • Statistical Counters
    • Data Pointers
    • Normal Processing
    • Cross-Density Cartridge Processing
    • Invalid Media Information Conditions
• Cartridge Environmental Requirements
• Tape Cartridge Specifications
• Labels
  • Standard and Sport Cartridge Labels
  • Diagnostic Cartridge Labels
  • Cleaning Cartridge Labels
• Tape Cartridge Care
  • New Cartridges
  • Handling
  • Cleaning
  • Storing
  • Shipping

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