1. Installation and Configuration Guide
  2. Configure the Library Connection (SNMP or SCI)
  3. Configure SCI (for SL4000)
  4. Add the SL4000 as a Monitored Library

Add the SL4000 as a Monitored Library

STA will automatically configure both SCI and outbound SCI (OSCI) connections once you add the SL4000 to the list of Monitored Libraries. You must provide the correct SL4000 library IP address and credential information.

Prerequisites before connecting STA to an SL4000

  • Obtain the credential information for an SL4000 user with the "User" role to be used by STA to communicate using SCI.
  • Obtain the credential information for an STA account to be used by the SL4000 to communicate to STA using outbound SCI.
  • Configure the STA server firewall settings for the following:
    • To allow HTTP/HTTPS outbound connections to the SL4000 IP address and port (default is 7102 for HTTP and 7103 for HTTPS)
    • To allow HTTPS inbound connections from the SL4000 IP address and port (default is 7026)
  • Configure all network routers, proxy servers, and firewalls to allow for inbound and outbound SCI traffic between the library and STA server.

Procedures

  1. Before proceeding, ensure that you have completed all prerequisites listed above.
  2. In the STA GUI, expand the Setup & Administration tab, and then select Library Connections.
  3. In the Monitored Libraries table:

    To configure a connection for the first time, click Add Add icon.

    To modify an existing connection, select a library in the table, then click Edit Edit icon.

    Monitored Libraries table with row and Edit icon noted
  4. Select Library API for the connection type.
  5. Complete the dialog box:
    • Library Name—A name to identify the library throughout the STA user interface screens (for example, the library host name).
    • Library Primary IP Address—The IP address of the primary public port on the library.
    • Library Secondary IP Address—Applies only to libraries using dual TCP/IP or redundant electronics (RE). Specify the IP address of the secondary public port on the library. Leave the field blank for libraries that do not have dual TCP/IP or RE.
    • STA IP Address—Select the IP address of the STA server.
    • STA-to-Library User ID—User ID for the SL4000 user account to be used by STA for SCI communication. The account must have the "User" role. See the SL4000 documentation for how to create a user account.
    • STA-to-Library Password—Password of the SL4000 user account.
    • Library-to-STA User ID—User ID for the STA account to be used by the library for OSCI communication.
    • Library-to-STA Password— The password for the STA account.
    • Library HTTP port— The port used for SCI HTTP communications. The default is 7102.
    • Library HTTPS port— The port used for SCI HTTPS communications. The default is 7103.
    • Automated Daily Data Refresh—The time of day you want STA to collect the latest library configuration data. STA automatically collects the data every 24 hours at this time. Choose a time when there is typically lighter library usage. The default is 00:00 (12:00 am). Use 24-hour time format.
    • Library Time Zone—Select the library's local time zone.
  6. Click Save.
  7. Repeat for each SL4000 library monitored by STA.
  8. After adding all the libraries to the Monitored Libraries table, you should test the connection to each library. Proceed to Test the Library Connection.
  9. If you want to skip the test, proceed to Manually Collect Library Data.