Virtual TapeServer 8.0 Quick Start Guide

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1 Prepare for installation
To ensure that you are ready for deployment, complete the following tasks.
Choose a location
VTS can be mounted in a 19-inch rack near the host server. Allow the following unit spacing:
• VTS server — Allow 2U for the VTS server
• SCSI converter — Allow 1U for the SCSI converter, if necessary
• External storage — Allow 2U each for the VT5930 and VT5931, if purchased
When considering the installation location, note the following guidelines:
• Place the server and its components near 110 or 220/240 volt power outlets. VTS uses
redundant power supplies, so consider independent power sources for high-availability
operation. Additional power outlets might be required for external tape drives or RAID
storage devices.
• Place the VTS server near the host server, within the limits of the cable specifications.
• Identify ports on the host server(s) to which you can connect VTS.
• If Data Encryption is licensed and you intend to encrypt data that is written to virtual tape,
ensure the connection between the host and VTS servers is secure, and then ensure the
connection between the VTS server and the physical drive or library is secure if you want to
export encrypted virtual tapes.
• Make sure the location is a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated.
• Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise, and electromagnetic fields are generated.
Note
It is recommended that you connect VTS through an uninterruptible power supply
(UPS). Otherwise, data loss may occur in case of a power outage.
Zone VTS for your environment
Configure zoning to include VTS in the same zone as the resources needed by VTS. This may
include SANs, host servers, physical drives, physical libraries, backup management application
servers, and so on. If you want to dedicate specific drives for use by VTS, such as for exporting
virtual tapes, it is recommended that you create a zone that includes the dedicated drives and
also contains the backup management application, library changer, and drives to be used by the
backup management application.
Obtain tools and supplies for installation
You may need the following items to complete the installation instructions:
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Tape measure
• One of the following to access the command line interface and set up VTS:
• Terminal or a computer running a terminal emulation program
• Keyboard and monitor, plus a VGA cable to connect the monitor to VTS