Virtual TapeServer 8.2 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 location, note the following:
Refer to Specifications on page 22 for environmental considerations.
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.
Gather network information
After you mount and cable the hardware, you must configure a fully qualified domain name if
using DHCP.
Note
You must use a static IP address if GFS is configured in your environment. DHCP is not
supported with GFS.
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Place the server and its components near 110 or 220/240 volt power outlets (unless you
will mount the VTS server in an IBM rack). 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.
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.
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Allow space for the VTS server, depending on the model, and place the VTS server near
the host server.
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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. If you want to
export encrypted virtual tapes, ensure the connection between the VTS server and the
physical drive or library is secure.
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Make sure the location is a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated.
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Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise, and electromagnetic fields are generated.