StorageTek™ SL500 Modular Library System User’s Guide Part Number 96116 Revision: KA
StorageTekTM SL500 Modular Library System User’s Guide 96116 Revision: KA Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 96116 July 2008, Revision: KA Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.
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Summary of Changes EC Date Revision Description 132072 September 2004 A Initial release 111939 October 2004 B Refer to this edition for a description of the changes. 111956 January 2005 C Refer to this edition for a description of the changes. 128083 May 2005 D Refer to this edition for a description of the changes. 114112 December 2005 E Refer to this edition for a description of the changes. 142254 April 2006 F Refer to this edition for a description of the changes.
EC000258 February 2008 K EC000591 July 2008 KA Added information regarding the Library Partitioning feature: ■ Chapter 1, “General Information”—Summary of library partitioning. ■ Chapter 6, “Library Partitioning”—Detailed descriptions of the concepts, tasks, and SL Console screens involved in library partitioning. Added information regarding the Web-launched SL Console feature: ■ Chapter 2, “StorageTek Library Console”—Detailed instructions for installing and using the Web-launched SL Console client.
■ ■ ■ Appendix B, “Web-based SL Console Server”—Moved to Appendix C. No substantive changes. Glossary—Updated. Index—Updated. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 96116 • Revision: KA Chapter 5, “Capacity on Demand”—New chapter describing the new Capacity on Demand feature. ■ Capacity on Demand Features and Restrictions ■ Implementing Changes to Licensed Capacity Chapter 6, “Library Partitioning” (previously Chapter 7)—Updated for the new License Management feature.
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Contents Summary of Changes Contents Figures vii xi xxiii Tables xxv Preface xxvii Organization xxvii Alert Messages Conventions xxviii xxix Related Documentation xxx Additional Information xxxi Sun’s external Web Site xxxi SunSolve and Helpful Links Partners Site 1.
Mixed-Media Library Configurations 7 Mixed-Media Library Internal Addressing 7 Mixed-Media Storage Cell and Drive Capacities Adding Mixed-Media Storage Cell Capacity 8 9 Controls and Indicators 10 Power Switch 10 Power Supply LED Drive Tray LED Keypad 10 10 11 RLC Card Indicators 14 Tape Drives and Cartridges 15 LTO Tape Drives and Cartridges 16 SDLT/DLT-S4 Tape Drives and Cartridges 17 Cartridge Access Ports 18 Robotics Unit 19 Power System 21 Cooling 21 Electronics 22 RLC Card 22
▼ Log in to the SL Console ▼ Log Off the SL Console ▼ Change a User Password 29 29 29 SL Console Screen Display 30 Synchronizing the Display With the Controller Database 31 Modifying the Screen Layout 32 Local Operator Panel 33 ▼ Enter Data Using the Keypad 33 ▼ Modify Data Using the Keypad 33 Log in to the Local Operator Panel 34 Standalone SL Console 35 Security Considerations 35 Installation Requirements 35 Standalone SL Console Installation 36 ▼ Download and Initiate the Standalo
SL Console Help 55 ▼ Access the SL Console Help Help Navigation 55 55 Tips for Using the SL Console Help 3.
Display CAP Summary Information 81 Display Current CAP Status 82 Display CAP Properties 83 Cartridge Management Tasks 84 Enter Cartridges Through the CAP 85 Eject Cartridges Through the CAP 87 List Library Cartridges 88 Move a Specified Cartridge by VOLID 89 Move a Cartridge From a Specified Location 93 Drive Management Tasks 98 Display Drive Summary Information 99 Display Drive Status 100 Display Drive Properties 101 Enable or Disable a Drive Port 102 Display the Media Drive Events Report 103 Drive Cleanin
Display Current Library Licenses 125 Delete a License Key File 126 Licensing Screen Reference 129 License Management > Current License 130 License Management > Install License 133 5.
Host SCSI Element Address Storage Cells and Drives 149 150 Partitions and CAPs 151 Common CAP Split CAP 151 151 CAP Operations 151 Orphaned Cartridges in Partitioned Libraries 152 Partitioning Process 153 Partition Configuration Process 153 SL Console Partition Workspace 153 Partitioning Task Summary 155 Partition Configuration Tasks 156 Review Partitioning Instructions 157 Create a Partition 158 Configure a Host-Partition Connection 160 Design a Partition 162 Verify Partition Configurations 1
Eject Cartridges From a Partitioned Library 190 Partition Screen Reference 193 Partition Summary Screens 194 Partitions—Instructions (Step 1) 195 Partitions—Summary (Step 2) 197 Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Connection 201 Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Delete Connection 203 Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Modify Connection 204 Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Partition 206 Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Delete Partition 208 Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Modify Partition 209 Partition Design and Commit Screens 211 Par
Physical Audit 252 Verified Audit 253 Robot Diagnostic Moves 254 Target Address Range Pool Address Range Move Access Order 254 255 255 Sequential Access Order Random Access Order 255 255 Diagnostic Move Control Functions 256 Troubleshooting 257 Diagnostic and Utility Tasks 259 Event Monitor Tasks 260 Display an Event Monitor 261 Spool Event Monitor Data to a File 263 Display Multiple Monitors 265 Library Utility Tasks 266 Perform a Library Self-Test 267 Reboot the Library 268 Download Code to the
8. SNMP Support Trap Levels 299 299 Port Control 300 Access Control 300 SNMP Configuration and Usage Tasks 301 Add SNMP Users 302 Delete SNMP Users 303 Add Trap Recipients 304 Delete Trap Recipients 305 Set Up Port Control 306 Transfer the Library MIB File 307 9.
A. SL500 Wall Diagrams and Specifications 331 LTO Configurations 332 Mixed-Media Configurations 337 Specifications 342 Library Component Weights B.
Windows 2000 Sun Java System Web Server Installation Errors Windows MSVCP60.dll Error 386 Remedy for Windows MSVCP60.
Figures FIGURE 1-1 Front View of Library Components 2 FIGURE 1-2 Back View of Library Components FIGURE 1-3 Buttons and Indicators FIGURE 1-4 Robotics Components 20 FIGURE 1-5 Hand Assembly FIGURE 1-6 Library Interfaces Locations FIGURE 3-1 Base Module Magazine Comparison 86 FIGURE 6-1 Library Partition Example 147 FIGURE 9-1 Insert Mixed Media Cartridges into Arrays FIGURE 9-2 Insert Cartridge into Drive 324 FIGURE 9-3 Remove a Cartridge from an LTO Tape Drive FIGURE 9-4 Remove a Ca
FIGURE B-3 Apply the Utrium Cartridge Label 353 FIGURE B-4 Set the LTO Write-Protect Switch 353 FIGURE B-5 SDLT Cartridge Components FIGURE B-6 Apply the SDLT Cartridge Label 356 FIGURE B-7 SDLT Cartridge Labels FIGURE B-8 Set the SDLT Write-Protect Switch 358 xxiv SL500 User’s Guide • July 2008 355 357 Revision: KA • 96116
Tables TABLE 1-1 LTO Storage Cell and Tape Drive Capacities 5 TABLE 1-2 Mixed-Media Storage Cell and Tape Drive Capacities 9 TABLE 1-3 Power Supply LED 10 TABLE 1-4 Drive Tray LED 10 TABLE 1-5 Keypad Buttons and Indicators TABLE 1-6 Keypad Service Required LED 13 TABLE 1-7 RLC Card Indicators TABLE 1-8 LTO Media/Tape Drive Compatibility TABLE 1-9 SDLT/DLT-S4 Media/Tape Drive Compatibility TABLE 2-1 Screen Display Modifications TABLE 6-1 Partition Example—Resource Description 148 TABLE
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Preface This guide is intended primarily for SL500 library system administrators and operators. It can also be used by Sun StorageTek partners and support representatives. Most of the information pertains to the library hardware, the StorageTek Library Console, and related operations. For specific drive information or for client application software commands, see the appropriate drive or software documentation. Organization Chapter 1 SL500 Introduction.
Appendix C Web-launched SL Console Server. Topics and procedures for installing and configuring the Web-launched SL Console server. Glossary Definitions of new or special terms and abbreviations used in this guide. Index Alphabetical list of topics in this manual. Alert Messages Alert messages call your attention to information that is especially important or that has a unique relationship to the main text or graphic. Note – A note provides additional information that is of special interest.
Conventions Typographical conventions highlight special words, phrases, and actions in this publication. Item Example Description of Convention Buttons MENU Font and capitalization follows label on product Commands Mode Select Initial cap Document titles System Assurance Guide Italic font Emphasis not or must Italic font File names fsc.
Related Documentation SL500 Library Documentation Part Number SL500 Local Operator Panel Guide 96258 SL500 System Assurance Guide MT9212 SL500 SNMP Reference Guide 3161946xx Tape Drive Documentation Part Number Hewlett Packard Ultrium Tape Drive Manual CD included with drive International Business Machines (IBM) Ultrium Tape Drive Manual CD included with drive Tape Management Software Publications Part Number Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS) ACSLS System Administrator’s Gu
Additional Information Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Sun) offers several methods for you to obtain additional information. Sun’s external Web Site Sun’s external Web site provides marketing, product, event, corporate, and service information. The external Web site is accessible to anyone with a Web browser and an Internet connection. The URL is: http://www.sun.com The URL for Sun StorageTek brand-specific information is: http://www.sun.
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CHAPTER 1 SL500 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the major hardware components of the SL500 library and library specifications. The library continues Sun StorageTek’s approach to Information Lifecycle Management by providing a highly adaptable storage platform made to specifically consolidate, protect and retain customer information. The SL500 library protects a customer’s investments by providing a cost-effective entry point and makes it easy to grow the library with expansion modules.
Views and Locations Views and Locations The following figures show library views and the locations of components. FIGURE 1-1 Front View of Library Components 8 7 Door CAP 6 1 5 2 4 3 L204_001 1. Base module 2. Drive expansion module 3. Library door 4. Drive expansion module cartridge access port (CAP) 5. Library door lock 6. Base unit cartridge access port (CAP) 7. Keypad assembly 8.
Views and Locations FIGURE 1-2 Back View of Library Components 1. Base module 4. Standard power supply (see note 1) 2. Drive expansion module 5. Library power switch 3. Cartridge expansion module 6. Tape drive 1 in base unit (see note 2) 4. Redundant power supply (see note 1) 7. Tape drive 1 in expansion module (see note 3) Notes 1. If you are ordered only one power supply in a module, it should be installed in the top location. 2.
Library with LTO Storage Cells Library with LTO Storage Cells LTO Library Configurations Caution – Firmware problems: You can not mix LTO and mixed-media arrays and arrays within the same library. If you add expansion modules, the new modules must have the same type arrays as the existing modules.
Library with LTO Storage Cells LTO Storage Cell and Drive Capacities Note – Your software might conflict with the following information. Refer to your software publication for unique information. TABLE 1-1 shows the number of cartridge and tape drive slots available depending on the type and number of modules installed. The table assumes that, when DEMs and CEMs are installed in the same library, the DEMs are above all of the CEMs, as preferred. Note – Do not install an EZ DEM below an original CEM.
Library with LTO Storage Cells TABLE 1-1 LTO Storage Cell and Tape Drive Capacities Maximum Number of Tape Drives Modules 2 Base module plus 1 full DEM (with 50-cartridge upgrade key) Base module plus 1 CEM 6 10 14 18 143 170 CAP Cells Total # of Storage Cells 15 158 15 185 25 252 25 279 25 315 35 346 35 373 35 409 35 445 45 440 45 467 45 503 45 539 45 575 Adding 2 expansion modules Base module plus 2 DEMs 227 Base module plus 1 DEM, 1 CEM Base module plus 2 CEMs 25
Library with Mixed-Media Storage Cells Library with Mixed-Media Storage Cells Mixed-Media Library Configurations Caution – Firmware problems: You can not mix LTO and mixed-media arrays and magazines within the same library. If you add expansion modules, the new modules must have the same type arrays as the existing modules. Note – Your robotics unit must be part number 314558705 or higher to read SDLT cartridge labels.
Library with Mixed-Media Storage Cells 1. Library number (always 0) 2. Library module number 1 (top of rack) through 5 (bottom of rack) 3. Row number 1 through 8 (Base Module) or 1 through 10 (expansion module) 4. Column number 1 through 9 for Base Module and Drive Expansion Module, 1 through 11 for Cartridge Expansion Module See “Mixed-Media Storage Cell and Drive Capacities” on page 8 for more information.
Library with Mixed-Media Storage Cells TABLE 1-2 Mixed-Media Storage Cell and Tape Drive Capacities Maximum Number of Tape Drives 6 10 14 18 CAP Cells Total # of Storage Cells Modules 2 Base module 24 4 28 18-cartridge upgrade 42 4 46 Adding 1 expansion module Base module plus 1 limited DEM 86 12 98 Base module plus 1 full DEM (with 33-cartridge upgrade) 119 12 131 12 152 20 209 20 230 20 260 28 287 28 308 28 338 28 368 36 365 36 386 36 416 36 446 36 476 Ba
Controls and Indicators Controls and Indicators Note – This section describes the controls and indicators that you can use to monitor and troubleshoot the library. For tape drive controls and indicators, refer to the vendor publications and Web sites. For details on the Local Operator Panel, see the SL500 Local Operator Panel Guide, p/n 96258. Power Switch When the switch (see FIGURE 1-2) is in the On position (1) the library and tape drives are powered-on.
Controls and Indicators Keypad The keypad is used to: ■ Open the door ■ Open all CAPs ■ Notify you if service is required Under normal conditions, at power-on, all keypad LEDs are solidly lit. Once library applications begin: 1. All keypad LEDs turn off. 2. The Library Active LED flashes until the audit is complete, then turns off. 3. The Library Active LED turns on at the start of each command, then turns off when each command is completed. 4.
Controls and Indicators FIGURE 1-3 Buttons and Indicators 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 L204_014 1. Door Open button 5. Service Required LED 2. Door Open LED 6. Library Active LED 3. CAP Open button 7. Service Robot LED 4. CAP Open LED TABLE 1-5 Keypad Buttons and Indicators Buttons/Indicator Description Service Robot Indicator LED is lit when the robot is not functioning. The service representative might need to check the log_error file for the result code and perform the appropriate action.
Controls and Indicators TABLE 1-5 Keypad Buttons and Indicators (Continued) Buttons/Indicator Description Service Required See TABLE 1-6 for details. Indicator ■ LED is normally not lit. ■ LED is lit when the library experiences a failure or is in a non-ready state. Open Door Indicator LED flashes amber when the Open Door button is pressed. ■ LED is solid amber when the robot is parked in the robotics unit. ■ LED flashes during initialization and audit.
Controls and Indicators RLC Card Indicators The following table describes the RLC card indicators. TABLE 1-7 RLC Card Indicators Indicator Description EJECT OK Indicator LED is solid blue when the RLC card can be removed (Currently, only one RLC card is available.). FAULT Indicator LED flashes red when the controller has detected a problem. STANDBY Indicator LED is yellow when the RLC card is not the active card (Currently, only one RLC card is available.).
Tape Drives and Cartridges Tape Drives and Cartridges The library supports: ■ Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium tape drives: ■ ■ ■ Hewlett-Packard LTO Gen 2, 3 and 4 (check availability for Gen 4) SCSI low voltage differential (LVD) and Fibre Channel (FC) IBM LTO Gen 2, 3 and 4 (check availability for Gen 4) SCSI LVD and FC Quantum SDLT tape drives: ■ SDLT 320 SCSI LVD ■ SDLT 600 SCSI LVD and FC ■ DLT-S4 SCSI and FC Tape drives are hot-swappable.
Tape Drives and Cartridges LTO Tape Drives and Cartridges Note – LTO technology was developed by IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and Seagate. LTO is an “open format’ technology, which means that users have multiple sources of product and media. This section discusses media compatibility and cartridge labels. For all other tape drive and media information, such as specifications, refer to: ■ The specific vender Web site ■ http://www.sun.com/storagetek/index.
Tape Drives and Cartridges SDLT/DLT-S4 Tape Drives and Cartridges Note – Your robotics unit must be part number 314558705 or higher to read SDLT/DLT-S4 cartridge labels. This section discusses media compatibility and cartridge labels. For all other tape drive and media information, such as specifications, refer to: ■ The specific vender Web site ■ http://www.sun.com/storagetek/index.
Cartridge Access Ports Cartridge Access Ports The cartridge access ports (CAPs) can be used to add cartridges to the library, or remove cartridges from the library without interrupting normal robotic operation. ■ The CAP in the Base Module has one five-cell magazine. ■ The CAP in the Drive Expansion Module has two five-cell magazines. Although the CAPs are not physically connected, they are logically connected.
Robotics Unit Robotics Unit The robotics unit provides movement of cartridges among the storage cells, tape drives, and cartridge access ports (CAPs). The three main robotic components are, as shown in FIGURE 1-4: ■ Z drive assembly ■ X table assembly ■ Hand assembly The Z drive assembly uses the Z drive pulley to move the X table up and down to the desired storage cell or tape drive.
Robotics Unit The robotics unit is accessible from the front of the rack. . FIGURE 1-4 Robotics Components 3 1 2 4 L204_011 1. Z drive assembly 2. Hand assembly 3. Keypad assembly 4.
Power System FIGURE 1-5 Hand Assembly 1 2 4 3 L204_024 1. Gripper 2. Bar-code scanner 3. Wrist hub 4. Finger release screw Power System The base unit has one standard power supply. A second supply can be ordered and installed to provide redundant power to the module components. Each supply should be plugged into a separate circuit and powered-on to provide redundant power. If one supply fails, the second supply automatically provides power.
Electronics Electronics The electronics consist of the control path and robotic cards in the base unit.
Safety Features Safety Features The following subsections describe the safety features that are incorporated into the library. Cards and Power Supply The RLC card, SCSI (MPW/RLW) or Fibre Channel (MPU2) interface card, and the power supply are housed inside protective modules to prevent you from coming into contact with hazardous voltages and sensitive electronics.
Interfaces Interfaces The major interfaces are: ■ Library control path support for LVD SCSI or SCSI over Fibre Channel ■ Data path for a single-port SCSI or dual-port Fibre Channel tape drive ■ Cartridge access ports and sensors for indicating a door open or closed condition ■ ■ Front door opened button (on keypad), key for opening door, sensor LED that indicates door is closed and latched.
Tape Management Software Tape Management Software The tape management software provides the instructions to perform tape read and write operations and robotic move operations. When the library is in automated mode, these operations occur without manual intervention. The software determines where the cartridge is located by accessing audit data uploaded from the library. The software then allocates the tape drive to receive the cartridge.
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CHAPTER 2 StorageTek Library Console Introduction The StorageTek Library Console (SL Console) is a Java-based software application that provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for monitoring and managing the StorageTek library.
SL Console Security SL Console Security Security features built into the SL Console control both user authentication and user authorization. The security features include: ■ ■ User IDs – User IDs control user authentication. Each user must have a valid, active user ID and password to log in to the SL Console. Access permissions – Access permissions control user authorization.
SL Console Usage Tasks SL Console Usage Tasks ▼ ■ Log in to the SL Console ■ Log Off the SL Console ■ Change a User Password Log in to the SL Console Login procedures depend on the SL Console mode being used.
SL Console Screen Display SL Console Screen Display The following figure and table explain the components of the SL Console screen. 1 2 3 4 9 5 8 7 6 Component Name Description 1 Menu bar—includes the Tools Menu and the Help Menu Tools menu provides access to System Detail, Reports, Monitors, Utilities, Partitioning, User Management, and Log off functions. Help menu provides access to the table of contents of the help system. It also identifies the version of the SL Console in use.
SL Console Screen Display Component Name Description 5 Work area Location of the screen data. 6 Library health indicator Identifies the library to which the SL Console is connected, and displays a graphical representation of the library health. 7 UserID indicator Displays the user ID currently logged in to the SL Console. 8 Server communication health indicator Displays a graphical heartbeat monitor indicating the state of server communication health.
SL Console Screen Display Modifying the Screen Layout Note – This feature is available starting with SL Console version FRS_3.30. It is available on selected screens only. You can modify the layout and display of selected SL Console screens as follows. TABLE 2-1 Screen Display Modifications Display Option Instructions Sort the display by any Click the heading of the column you want to sort by. Initially column the sort will be in ascending order.
Local Operator Panel Local Operator Panel The local operator panel is an optional feature of the library, which is built in to the Base Module on the SL500. It enables you to run most of the SL Console application directly at the library from a flat-screen display with a touch-screen interface.
Local Operator Panel ▼ Log in to the Local Operator Panel Note – Only one user at a time can log in to the local operator panel. Note – If the touch-screen panel is blank, touch the screen anywhere to activate the Login screen. 1. Use the keypad to enter your login information (see “Enter Data Using the Keypad” on page 33 for detailed instructions). User ID: SLC_login Password: password where: ■ SLC_login is the SL Console user ID. ■ password is the password assigned to this user ID.
Standalone SL Console Standalone SL Console The standalone SL Console is a standard feature of the StorageTek library. It enables you to run the SL Console application remotely from a PC or workstation that has a network connection to the library. Using the standalone SL Console you can connect to any library for which you have a valid user ID. Security Considerations The SL Console application interfaces with the primary library interface (PLI) over a security software layer (SSL).
Standalone SL Console Standalone SL Console Installation Note – Your StorageTek CSE may have performed these procedures for you during library installation. To install the standalone SL Console on your PC or workstation, you must use the following procedures: 1. “Download and Initiate the Standalone SL Console Installer from the Sun Download Site” on page 36. 2. “Install the Standalone SL Console” on page 36.
Standalone SL Console 1. Start the installer program according to the instructions in “Download and Initiate the Standalone SL Console Installer from the Sun Download Site” on page 36. The License Agreement screen appears. 2. Review the information, and click I accept. The Introduction screen appears.
Standalone SL Console 3. Review the information, and click Next. The Choose Install Folder screen appears. 4. Enter the location where you want to install the file, and click Next. The Choose Shortcut Folder screen appears. 5. Enter the location where you want to create the shortcut icon, and click Next.
Standalone SL Console Note – On Solaris, the default location for shortcuts is the user’s home directory. However, shortcuts cannot be created in /, which is the root user’s home, so if you are installing on a Solaris platform as root you must choose something other than the default location. In this case, it is recommended that you choose /usr/bin or a similar location. The Pre-Installation Summary screen appears. 6. Review the information, and click Install.
Standalone SL Console 7. When the installation finishes, the Install Complete screen appears. 8. Review the information and click Done to exit the installation program.
Standalone SL Console ▼ Log in to the Standalone SL Console Note – Using the standalone SL Console you can connect to any library for which you have a valid user ID. 1. Start the SL Console application on your PC or workstation by doing either of the following: ■ Double-click the SL Console icon on the desktop. ■ Select Start > RunSLConsole or Launch > RunSLConsole The SL Console starts and the Login screen appears. 2. Enter your login information.
Web-launched SL Console Web-launched SL Console The Web-launched SL Console is a standard feature of the library. It enables the SL Console to be installed on a centralized Web server. Individual clients can then use a supported Web browser to download the Web-launched SL Console. Using the Weblaunched SL Console you can connect to any library for which you have a valid user ID. The Web-launched SL Console is delivered to clients as a Java Web Start process, which executes outside the browser.
Web-launched SL Console Starting the Web-launched SL Console on a Client You can use either of the following methods to start and log in to the Web-launched SL Console on a client: ■ ■ ▼ From a command line (Solaris only) or supported browser. See “Log in to the Weblaunched SL Console Using a Browser or Command Line” on page 43. By double-clicking the slc.jnlp icon on your client. In order to use this method from a client, you must use the browser method at least once and save the slc.jnlp file locally.
Web-launched SL Console 3. Start a supported Web browser on your client PC or workstation (see “Client Requirements” on page 42 for a list of supported browsers), and in the Location Bar or Address field, enter the URL of the SL Console Web Start application: http://server_ID/opel where: ■ ■ server_ID is either of the following: ■ IP address of the SL Console server (in nnn.nnn.nnn.
Web-launched SL Console 5. The Opening slc.jnlp popup appears. Complete the popup as follows: a. Specify the action you want to take with the slc.jnlp file: ■ ■ Click the Open with Java(TM) Web Start Launcher radio button if you want to start the SL Console directly. Click the Save to Disk radio button if you want to save the slc.jnlp file to your client and log in to the SL Console later. See “Log in to the Web-launched SL Console Using an Icon” on page 49 for login instructions. b.
Web-launched SL Console 6. If this is the first time you are running the Web-launched SL Console, a digital signature warning popup appears. Complete the popup as follows: a. Verify the Publisher. b. Optionally click the “Always trust content from the publisher” checkbox. If you make this selection, this popup will not appear during future logins. c. Click Run.
Web-launched SL Console 7. If this is the first time you are running the Web-launched SL Console, the License Agreement popup appears. Scroll down to read the complete license agreement. Click, “I accept the terms of the License Agreement”, and then click OK.
Web-launched SL Console 8. The SL Console Login screen appears. Enter your login information, and click Log on. User ID: SLC_login Password: password Library: library_ID where: ■ SLC_login is the SL Console user ID. ■ password is the password assigned to this user ID. ■ library_ID is the library to which you want to connect, expressed in either of the following ways: ■ IP address of the library, in dotted decimal notation (nnn.nnn.nnn.
Web-launched SL Console ▼ Log in to the Web-launched SL Console Using an Icon Note – In order to perform this activity, you must first save the Web-launched SL Console slc.jnlp file to your client. See “Log in to the Web-launched SL Console Using a Browser or Command Line” on page 43 for details. 1. Double-click the slc.jnlp desktop icon on your client. The Web Start process retrieves the Web-launched SL Console application from the server. Any updates are downloaded automatically.
Web-launched SL Console 2. The SL Console Launch screen appears. Click Launch Now. The Web Start process retrieves the Web-launched SL Console application from the server. Any updates are downloaded automatically. 3. If this is the first time you are running the Web-launched SL Console, a security warning popup appears. Complete the popup as follows: a. Verify that the Publisher is Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Web-launched SL Console b. Optionally click the “Always trust content from the publisher” checkbox. If you make this selection, this popup will not appear during future logins. c. Click Yes. 4. If this is the first time you are running the Web-launched SL Console, the License Agreement popup appears. Scroll down to read the complete license agreement. Click, “I accept the terms of the License Agreement”, and then click OK.
Web-launched SL Console 5. The SL Console Login screen appears. Enter your login information, and click Log on. User ID: SLC_login Password: password Library: library_ID where: ■ SLC_login is the SL Console user ID. ■ password is the password assigned to this user ID. ■ library_ID is the library to which you want to connect, expressed in either of the following ways: ■ IP address of the library, in dotted decimal notation (nnn.nnn.nnn.
SL Console Reports SL Console Reports The SL Console reports provide information on the library and its associated devices (for example, drives, robots, and CAPs), events, and tape cartridges. You can use the library reports to monitor library activity and identify potential problems. In addition to displaying the reports on-screen, you can save the report data to a file, which you can then print or include in e-mail.
SL Console Reports Report Options Bar The Options bar on each report allows you to perform the following functions: ■ Search the report for a specified text string ■ Update the report with current data ■ Save the data to a file ▼ Search the report for a specified text string 1. Click Search. 2. In the Search Text box, enter the text string you want to search for. The entry is casesensitive. Wildcards are not supported. 3. Click Search. All occurrences of the string are highlighted.
SL Console Help SL Console Help The SL Console Help displays information for library operators, system programmers, system administrators, and service representatives. Note – The information relates specifically to the SL Console only. For information about library hardware, tape drives, or host software, see the appropriate product publication. Following is a sample SL Console Help screen. ▼ Access the SL Console Help You can display the SL Console Help from any SL Console screen.
SL Console Help The top of the SL Console Help screen includes the following navigation buttons. Button Action Back Retraces your steps, going backward one topic at a time. Forward Retraces your steps, going forward one topic at a time. Print Displays the Print popup, which allows you to print one or more topics: ■ To print the current topic, click the Print button. ■ To print a different topic, click the topic title in the SL Console Help table of contents, and click the Print button.
CHAPTER 3 SL500 Automated Library Operations Automated Mode of Operation When in automated mode of operation, the library automatically mounts and dismounts cartridges without physical intervention by a person.
Automated Mode of Operation Dismount Sequence A simplified dismount sequence involves the following steps: 1. A host requests that a specific VOLID be dismounted from a drive. 2. The library controller transmits to the host that the VOLID is located in the drive and the library is available to satisfy the dismount request. 3. The library assumes responsibility for the dismount. 4. The host command is translated by the library controller into mechanical commands for the HandBot. 5.
Library and Device Status Library and Device Status The SL Console screen displays health indicators for each of the following devices: ■ Library ■ Drives ■ CAPs ■ Power supplies ■ Robots (HandBot) 4 1 2 3 The following table describes the health monitor indicators. Indicator Description 1 Comm Status Current status of the communication channel between the SL Console and the library controller. Possible icons are: Normal communications.
Library and Device Status Indicator Description An error. This icon appears when the server response takes longer than 30 seconds. 2 Userid Userid currently logged in to the SL Console. 3 Library Library to which the SL Console is connected, and a graphical representation of the current health of the library and its devices. Possible icons are: All library devices are functioning normally. A warning. One or more devices in the library is offline or operating in a degraded state. An error.
CAP Operations CAP Operations Note – This section describes general CAP activities applying to all libraries. For specific information on CAP activities in partitioned libraries, see “Partitions and CAPs” on page 151. CAPs (cartridge access ports) allow a library operator to enter or eject cartridges to or from the library. You can use the CAPs only when the library is in automated mode.
Cartridge Management Cartridge Management Recovery Moves Note – This feature is available starting with SL500 firmware version 1026 and SL Console version 2.40. Using the recovery move diagnostic function, you can move a cartridge from one location to another. For example: ■ ■ ■ ■ You can return a cartridge to its original location from a CAP cell, drive, or another storage cell location. You might decide to group cartridges by data type or to move them closer to their assigned drives.
Drive Cleaning Drive Cleaning The library tape drives require periodic cleaning to prevent read and write errors. The library supports two methods of drive cleaning: ■ Automatic Cleaning ■ Manual Cleaning Cleaning Cartridges Note – You must use cleaning cartridges whose media types are compatible with the drive types in the library. Cleaning cartridges have a limited life span. Refer to your tape drive publications to determine the maximum usage count, or threshold, for each type of cleaning cartridge.
Drive Cleaning Manual Cleaning If auto clean is disabled, you must initiate drive clean operations manually. To verify whether a drive needs cleaning, you can use the SL Console to display a drive’s cleaning status and the date when it was last cleaned. Even if auto clean is enabled, you may want to clean a drive before it is due. Therefore, you can initiate a manual clean at any time.
Automated Operation Tasks Automated Operation Tasks Library automated operation tasks are divided into the following categories: ■ “Library Management Tasks” on page 66 ■ “CAP Management Tasks” on page 80 ■ “Cartridge Management Tasks” on page 84 ■ “Drive Management Tasks” on page 98 ■ “Drive Cleaning Tasks” on page 105 ■ “Robot Monitoring Tasks” on page 115 96116 • Revision: KA Chapter 3 SL500 Automated Library Operations 65
Library Management Tasks Library Management Tasks Task Page Display Library Status 67 Display Library Configuration Information 68 Set the Library Fibre Channel Port Address 69 Display Library Controller Properties 71 Display Library Physical Configuration 72 Display Library Statistics 73 Display a Library Report 74 Search a Library Report 76 Save Library Report Data to a File 78 66 SL500 User’s Guide • July 2008 Revision: KA • 96116
Library Management Tasks ▼ Display Library Status View the current operational state of the library. These values are updated whenever there is host activity, background operations, or operator activity. Note – This information is also available through Reports > Library Details. See “Display a Library Report” on page 74 for detailed instructions. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2. Click the Library folder on the device tree. 3. Click the Status tab.
Library Management Tasks ▼ Display Library Configuration Information Use this procedure to display the physical, mechanical, and logical configuration of the library. Some of the information can is set up automatically during library initialization, while other information can be defined by the user. Note – This information is also available through Reports > Library Information. See “Display a Library Report” on page 74 for detailed instructions. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2.
Library Management Tasks ▼ Set the Library Fibre Channel Port Address If the control path for the library is Fibre Channel, you must enable the Library’s Fibre Channel Port (port A). The Fibre Channel Port A address locates the library’s Port A on the Fibre Channel loop. 1. Select Tools > System Detail, and select the Library folder from the device tree. 2. Select Properties > General. The screen displays detailed information about the library.
Library Management Tasks c. Select Apply to save the changes. 3. Reboot the library for the changes to take effect.
Library Management Tasks ▼ Display Library Controller Properties View details of the library controller, including the serial number and firmware versions. Note – This information is also available through Reports > Library Information. See “Display a Library Report” on page 74 for detailed instructions. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2. Click the Library folder on the device tree. 3. Click the Properties tab, and then the Library Controller tab.
Library Management Tasks ▼ Display Library Physical Configuration View the current physical configuration of the library. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2. Click the Library folder on the device tree. 3. Click the Properties tab, and then the Module tab.
Library Management Tasks ▼ Display Library Statistics Use this procedure to view library statistics, such as the request, retry, and failure count of the robot and the library uptime. Note – This information is also available through Reports > Statistics. See “Display a Library Report” on page 74 for detailed instructions. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2. Click the Library folder on the device tree. 3. Click the Statistics tab.
Library Management Tasks ▼ Display a Library Report Use this procedure to display library reports available from the Tools > Reports menu. Additionally, if you want to search the report data or save it to a file, see the following procedures: ■ “Search a Library Report” on page 76 ■ “Save Library Report Data to a File” on page 78 Additional reports are available from the following menus: ■ Tools > Partitions 1. Select Tools > Reports. The reports Display screen appears.
Library Management Tasks The specified report is displayed.
Library Management Tasks ▼ Search a Library Report Use this procedure to search a library report for a specified text string. This procedure can be performed on any of the library report screens. 1. Select Tools > Reports. The reports Display screen appears. All library report options are listed in the navigation bar. 2. In the navigation bar, expand a report category to see the report options. 3. Click the report you want to display. The specified report is displayed.
Library Management Tasks 6. The Search Results popup appears, displaying the number of occurrences of the text string. All instances of the text string in the report are highlighted. 7. Click OK to dismiss the popup.
Library Management Tasks ▼ Save Library Report Data to a File Use this procedure to display a library report and save the data to a text (.txt) file. This procedure can be performed from any of the library report screens. 1. Select Tools > Reports. The reports Display screen appears. All library report options are listed in the navigation bar. 2. In the navigation bar, expand a report category to see the report options. 3. Click the report you want to display. The specified report is displayed.
Library Management Tasks The Save popup appears. 5. Browse to the directory where you want to save the file. In the File Name field, you can accept the default entry or enter a different file name. 6. Click Save. The data is saved to the specified file.
CAP Management Tasks CAP Management Tasks Task Page Display CAP Summary Information 81 Display Current CAP Status 82 Display CAP Properties 83 80 SL500 User’s Guide • July 2008 Revision: KA • 96116
CAP Management Tasks ▼ Display CAP Summary Information Use this procedure to display summary information for all CAPs in the library. Note – This information is also available through Reports > CAP Summary. See “Display a Library Report” on page 74 for detailed instructions. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. S 2. Click the CAP folder on the device tree. The screen lists the library CAPs and their locations.
CAP Management Tasks ▼ Display Current CAP Status Use this procedure to display the current operational state of a CAP. Note – This information is also available through Reports > CAP Details. See “Display a Library Report” on page 74 for detailed instructions. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2. Expand the CAP Folder, and click the CAP you want to display. 3. Click Status. The screen displays the current status of the selected CAP.
CAP Management Tasks ▼ Display CAP Properties Use this procedure to display static CAP information, including the serial number and number of cells. Note – This information is also available through Reports > CAP Details. See “Display a Library Report” on page 74 for detailed instructions. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2. Expand the CAP Folder, and click the CAP you want to display. 3. Click Properties. The CAP Properties screen appears.
Cartridge Management Tasks Cartridge Management Tasks Task Page Enter Cartridges Through the CAP 85 Eject Cartridges Through the CAP 87 List Library Cartridges 88 Move a Specified Cartridge by VOLID 89 Move a Cartridge From a Specified Location 93 84 SL500 User’s Guide • July 2008 Revision: KA • 96116
Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ Enter Cartridges Through the CAP The Base Module CAP contains a standard four- or five-cell magazine. See FIGURE 3-1. The expansion module CAP has two magazines. Use this procedure to enter a cartridge into the library through a CAP. Note – Before using this procedure, verify that the library CAP Prevent/Allow state is set to Allow. See your SCSI reference manual for syntax. 1. Press the CAP Open button on the keypad.
Cartridge Management Tasks 6. Refer to your tape management software manual for syntax on how to move the cartridges from the CAP to the storage cells. FIGURE 3-1 Base Module Magazine Comparison 1 2 3 3 L204_557 1. Five-cell LTO magazine 2. Four-cell mixed-media magazine 3.
Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ Eject Cartridges Through the CAP Use this procedure to eject a cartridge from the library through a CAP. 1. Type the eject command at the host console. Refer to your tape management software publication for the command syntax. The robot places cartridges into the CAP cells until all the specified cartridges are in the CAP. 2. Press the CAP Open button on the keypad. 3. The CAP is opened, and the CAP Open LED turns on. 4.
Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ List Library Cartridges Use this procedure to display information about all library cartridges, including their VOLIDs, locations, and media types. 1. Select Tools > Reports. All library report options are listed in the navigation bar. 2. Expand the Status Summary folder. All Status Summary reports are listed. 3. Click Cartridge Summary. The Cartridge Summary Report is displayed. 4.
Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ Move a Specified Cartridge by VOLID Use this procedure to move a cartridge with a specified VOLID to a specified location within the library. Note – This procedure updates the cartridge’s location in the library controller database, but not in the host database. Therefore after performing this procedure, you must perform an audit from the host software to update the host database. Failure to do so will cause future mount requests from the host software to fail.
Cartridge Management Tasks The screen is updated with the appropriate Source Location fields. 4. In the VOLID field, specify the VOLID of the cartridge you want to move. 5. In the Destination Location Type pull-down menu, select the type of location where you want to move the cartridge to. Options are: ■ CAP ■ Storage Slots ■ Drive ■ Reserved Slots The following restrictions apply: ■ ■ ■ ■ The destination can be a drive only if the source is a CAP or reserved slot.
Cartridge Management Tasks ■ Row ■ Column The following special selections are available on the pull-down menus: ■ ■ Min—First element of that location type—library, module, row, or column— in the library Max—Last element of that location type—library, module, row, or column— in the library Caution – If the library is partitioned, make sure to keep the cartridge in the same partition it is currently allocated to.
Cartridge Management Tasks The robot moves the cartridge. A success message popup appears when the operation is complete. 8. Click OK. 9. To verify the new location, you can display a Cartridge Summary Report. See “List Library Cartridges” on page 88 for details. For example: 10.To update the new cartridge location in the host database, initiate a library audit from the host software. See the appropriate tape management software documentation for the procedures and commands.
Cartridge Management Tasks ▼ Move a Cartridge From a Specified Location Use this procedure to move a cartridge from one specified location to another within the library. Note – This procedure updates the cartridge’s location in the library controller database, but not in the host database. Therefore after performing this procedure, you must perform an audit from the host software to update the host database. Failure to do so will cause future mount requests from the host software to fail.
Cartridge Management Tasks The screen is updated with the appropriate Source Location fields. 4. In the Source Location Type pull-down menu, select the cartridge’s current location type. Options are: ■ CAP ■ Slot ■ Drive ■ Reserved Slots 5.
Cartridge Management Tasks ■ Drive ■ Reserved Slots The following restrictions apply: ■ ■ ■ ■ The destination location can be a drive only if the source is a CAP or reserved slot. For you to move a a cartridge to a drive, the cartridge media type must be compatible with the drive type. You cannot move a cartridge to a location that is already occupied. Although not strictly enforced, it is recommended that only diagnostic or cleaning cartridges be moved to reserved slots. 7.
Cartridge Management Tasks 8. Click the Start button in the Options Bar. The robot moves the cartridge, and then a success message popup appears. 9. Click OK.
Cartridge Management Tasks 10.To verify the new location, you can display a Cartridge Summary Report. See “List Library Cartridges” on page 88 for details. For example: 11.To update the new cartridge location in the host database, initiate a library audit from the host software. See the appropriate tape management software documentation for the procedures and commands.
Drive Management Tasks Drive Management Tasks Task Page Display Drive Summary Information 99 Display Drive Status 100 Display Drive Properties 101 Enable or Disable a Drive Port 102 Display the Media Drive Events Report 103 98 SL500 User’s Guide • July 2008 Revision: KA • 96116
Drive Management Tasks ▼ Display Drive Summary Information Use this procedure to display summary information for all drives in the library. If you need to perform a manual mount to a drive, this procedure displays a mapping of all addresses for each library drive: Note – This information is also available through Reports > Drive Summary. See “Display a Library Report” on page 74 for detailed instructions. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2. Click the Drive folder on the device tree.
Drive Management Tasks ▼ Display Drive Status Use this procedure to display the current operational state of a drive. Note – This information is also available through Reports > Drive Details. See “Display a Library Report” on page 74 for detailed instructions. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2. Expand the Drive Folder, and click the drive you want to display. 3. Click Status. The screen displays the current status of the selected drive.
Drive Management Tasks ▼ Display Drive Properties View detailed drive configuration information, including the drive type and serial number and port configuration. Note – This information is also available through Reports > Drive Details. See “Display a Library Report” on page 74 for detailed instructions. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2. Expand the Drive Folder, and click the drive you want to display. 3. Click Properties.
Drive Management Tasks ▼ Enable or Disable a Drive Port Use this procedure to enable or disable a physical port on a drive. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2. Expand the Drive Folder, and click the drive you want to modify. 3. Click Properties. 4. Set the Port A Enabled or Port B Enabled status as follows: ■ ■ True—Turns on the port. False—Turns off the port; the communication channel between the host software and the drive is disabled. 5.
Drive Management Tasks ▼ Display the Media Drive Events Report Note – This feature is available starting with SL500 firmware version 1200 and SL Console version 3.30. The Media Drive Events Report lists the 100 most recent library media access errors. The report is updated whenever a drive is not able to perform a load, unload, read, or write operation on a cartridge. You can use the report to help determine whether a particular drive or cartridge is in need of maintenance or replacement.
Drive Management Tasks Drive Adr Location of the drive involved in the error. Format is l.m.r.c, where: ■ l = library ID ■ m = module ID ■ r = row ID ■ c = column ID Volid VOLID of the cartridge involved in the error. Drive Serial Num Serial number of the drive involved in the error. Drive Type Type of drive. For example, Hewlett-Packard LTO Ultrium 2 or Quantum SDLT 320. Exception Type of error. Options are: ■ ■ ■ ■ 104 LoadError—The drive load failed after all retries were attempted.
Drive Cleaning Tasks Drive Cleaning Tasks Task Page Configure Drive Auto Clean 106 Enter Cleaning or Diagnostic Cartridges 107 Eject Cleaning or Diagnostic Cartridges 109 Display Cleaning Cartridges 111 Display Drive Cleaning Status 112 Clean a Drive Manually 113 96116 • Revision: KA Chapter 3 SL500 Automated Library Operations 105
Drive Cleaning Tasks ▼ Configure Drive Auto Clean Use this procedure to enable or disable the drive auto clean feature. If the library is partitioned, auto clean can be enabled or disabled for individual partitions. Note – This procedure applies only to drives that are not managed by HSC or ACSLS. See the HSC and ACSLS documentation for details about how they manage automatic cleaning operations. 1. Select Tools > System Detail, and select the library folder on the device tree. 2.
Drive Cleaning Tasks ▼ Enter Cleaning or Diagnostic Cartridges Use this procedure to enter new cleaning or diagnostic cartridges to the library through a CAP. The cartridges will be inserted into system cells. Before beginning this procedure, verify that all the following conditions are met: ■ ■ ■ The required number of reserved cells are empty. The CAP Prevent/Allow state is set to Allow (see your SCSI Reference Manual for syntax). The CAP does not contain any data cartridges. 1.
Drive Cleaning Tasks 6. Place the cartridges into the empty magazine cells, making sure that the VOLID label is visible and the hub of the cartridge is down. Caution – Possible damage to components. You must enter the cartridges properly, or else you might damage the HandBot or the drive or cause the library to stop operating. Use only cartridges designed for the drives in your library. 7. Grip the handle and slide the magazine back into the CAP. 8.
Drive Cleaning Tasks ▼ Eject Cleaning or Diagnostic Cartridges Use this procedure to eject expired cleaning or diagnostic cartridges through the CAP. Note – Before beginning this procedure, verify that the CAP cells are empty. You must use care when ejecting expired cleaning cartridges from the library. If you move an expired cleaning cartridge to a CAP and open the CAP, you must remove the cartridge.
Drive Cleaning Tasks If you selected the “Export expired cleaning/diagnostic cartridges” option, the HandBot systematically moves all expired cleaning and diagnostic cartridges from the reserved cells into empty CAP cells. If you selected the “Export all cleaning/diagnostic cartridges” option, the HandBot moves all cleaning and diagnostic cartridges from the reserved cells into empty CAP cells. 5. The library controller opens the CAP and the CAP Open LED turns on. 6.
Drive Cleaning Tasks ▼ Display Cleaning Cartridges 1. Select Tools > System Detail, and select the library folder on the device tree. 2. Click Auto Clean and then Cleaning Cartridges.
Drive Cleaning Tasks ▼ Display Drive Cleaning Status Use this procedure to display the current cleaning status of a drive. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2. Expand the Drive Folder, and select the drive you want to display. 3. Click Status. Note – You can schedule manual drive cleaning by monitoring the “Drive needs cleaning” status.
Drive Cleaning Tasks ▼ Clean a Drive Manually Your library could contain more than one type of drive. So, before initiating a clean job, make sure that the system cells have the appropriate cleaning cartridges for the drives being cleaned. Generate a cartridge summary and drive details report to verify the cleaning cartridges present in the library. Note – To display a list of cleaning cartridges, see “Display Cleaning Cartridges” on page 111.
Drive Cleaning Tasks A confirmation popup appears. 5. Click OK. 6. The Drive Clean Status Console displays the status of the cleaning operation.
Robot Monitoring Tasks Robot Monitoring Tasks Task Page Display Robot Summary Information 116 Display Robot Status 117 Display Robot Statistics 118 96116 • Revision: KA Chapter 3 SL500 Automated Library Operations 115
Robot Monitoring Tasks ▼ Display Robot Summary Information Use this procedure to display summary information for the library HandBot. Note – This information is also available through Reports > Robot Summary. See “Display a Library Report” on page 74 for detailed instructions. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2. Click the Robot folder on the device tree. The Robot Data screen appears.
Robot Monitoring Tasks ▼ Display Robot Status Use this procedure to display the current operational state of a HandBot. Note – This information is also available through Reports > Robot Details. See “Display a Library Report” on page 74 for detailed instructions. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2. Expand the Robot Folder, and click the robot. 3. Click Status. The screen displays the current status of the HandBot.
Robot Monitoring Tasks ▼ Display Robot Statistics Use this procedure to display HandBot statistics, including Get, Put, and Retry counts. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2. Expand the Robot Folder, and click the robot. 3. Click Statistics. The Robot Statistics screen appears.
CHAPTER 4 Licensing The licensing utility allows you to install selected optional features on the SL500 library. Note – The Licensing utility is available starting with SL500 firmware version 1300 and SL Console version FRS_4.00. License Key File A license key file can be delivered to you in the following ways: ■ Via e-mail from Sun Microsystems, Inc. ■ Installed by your Sun support representative The license key file is a digitally signed image (.
Licensing Tasks Licensing Tasks This section provides detailed instructions for all tasks involved in installing and managing library feature licenses. License Installation Process Following is a summary of the license installation process. Optionally, you can choose to have this process done by your Sun support representative. 1. You purchase one or more features for a specific Sun StorageTek library from Sun Microsystems, Inc. 2. Sun sends you an e-mail with an attached license key file. 3.
Licensing Tasks Licensing Task Summary Task Page Receive a New License Key File 122 Install a New License on the Target Library 123 Display Current Library Licenses 125 Delete a License Key File 126 96116 • Revision: KA Chapter 4 Licensing 121
Licensing Tasks ▼ Receive a New License Key File Use this procedure to receive a license key file, which licenses features for a specific Sun StorageTek library. Note – This procedure is not performed at the SL Console. 1. Purchase one or more features from Sun Microsystems, Inc. See your Sun support representative for assistance. 2. Receive the license key file from Sun, via e-mail.
Licensing Tasks ▼ Install a New License on the Target Library Use this procedure to install a new license key file on the target library. Prior to performing this procedure, you must download a new license key file to a system accessible to the SL Console session. See “Receive a New License Key File” on page 122. 1. Use the SL Console to log in to the target library. See “Log in to the SL Console” on page 29 for details. 2. Select Tools > License Management, and click the Install License tab.
Licensing Tasks 4. Review the license key file details, and then click Install in the Options Bar. The License Installation Confirmation popup appears. 5. Click Yes to begin installing the license on the target library. 6. The library controller verifies the license key file and proceeds as follows: ■ If there are no problems, the features included in the file are installed. ■ A confirmation popup appears. Click OK to dismiss the popup. 7.
Licensing Tasks ▼ Display Current Library Licenses Use this procedure to display the features currently installed on the library you are logged in to. 1. Select Tools > License Management, and click the Current License tab. The Current License screen appears, listing the currently installed features. See “License Management > Current License” on page 130 for detailed information about the screen fields.
Licensing Tasks ▼ Delete a License Key File Use this procedure to delete a license key file from an SL500 library. You may need to delete a license key file if there is an error in an installed file. Sun will issue a new license key file with the same sequence number as the original, and you must delete the original license key file before installing the new one. Caution – Deleting a license key file is an exceptional situation. Be sure it is what you really want to do before you begin this procedure.
Licensing Tasks 2. Select Tools > License Management, and click the Current License tab. The Current License screen appears, listing the currently installed features. 3. Click the license you want to delete. Note – Sequence numbers 99000 and above are permanently retained and cannot be deleted from the library. The Delete button in the Options Bar is activated. 4. Click the Delete button. Depending on the type of license you are deleting, one of the following Delete Confirmation popups appears.
Licensing Tasks ■ For Capacity licenses: ■ For Partitioning licenses: 5. Click Yes to begin the deletion. The license key file is deleted from the library, and the Current License Summary is updated. 6. You must reboot the library in order for the license deletion to take effect. See “Reboot the Library” on page 268 for detailed instructions. 7. Depending on the feature included in the license key file, you may need to perform additional tasks after deleting the file.
Licensing Screen Reference Licensing Screen Reference This section includes detailed descriptions of all SL Console licensing screens, arranged by screen navigation path. For example, License Management > Install License indicates the screen accessed by clicking Tools and then License Management from the Menu Bar, and then clicking the Install License tab. Note – You can access the licensing screens only from the standalone SL Console or the Web-launched SL Console.
Licensing Screen Reference License Management > Current License Sample Screen Description Displays the contents of all license key files currently installed on the library you are logged in to. You can modify the layout and display of this screen. See “Modifying the Screen Layout” on page 32 for details. Screen Fields Current License Summary Feature Display only. Name of the feature installed on the library.
Licensing Screen Reference Sequence Number Display only. Unique sequence number assigned to the license key file by Sun Microsystems, Inc. Note – Sequence numbers 99000 and above are permanently retained and cannot be deleted from the library. Value Display only. Qualification for the feature, if applicable. For example, for the Capacity feature, this field displays the capacity the license provides, such as “FullBase”, “ThirdDEM”, etc. Depending on the feature, the field may be blank or indicate “None”.
Licensing Screen Reference Total number of storage cells in the library that have been licensed for use. This cannot be greater than the physical capacity of the library. nnn Cells Unlicensed Display only. Total number of storage cells in the library that have not been licensed for use. nnn Cells Total are Possible Display only. Total physical capacity of the library. Buttons Reboot Click to reboot the library. Delete Click to delete the selected license key file from the library.
Licensing Screen Reference License Management > Install License Sample Screen Description Allows you to display the contents of a new license key file and install it on the library. You can modify the layout and display of this screen. See “Modifying the Screen Layout” on page 32 for details. Screen Fields File Name Required. Enter the full path of the license key file you want to install on the library. Optionally, you can click Browse and navigate to the file location.
Licensing Screen Reference Product Display only. Type of library the license key file is for. For example, SL3000, SL8500, SL500. Serial Number Display only. Serial number of the library the license key file is for. This entry must match the serial number of the library you are logged in to in order for the license key file to be valid for this library. Sequence # Display only. Unique sequence number assigned to the license key file by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Licensing Screen Reference Browse Click to navigate to the license key file you want to display and install. Note – If the library serial number in the specified license key file does not match the serial number of the library you are logged in to, a warning appears and the license key file detail is not displayed. ? (Help) Click to display online help for the screen.
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CHAPTER 5 Capacity on Demand The SL500 library includes the Capacity on Demand feature. Capacity on Demand separates physical capacity from licensed capacity, and allows you to pay only for the capacity you need. Then as your needs grow, you can add modules and license the portion that you need. To expand capacity within a module, you need only purchase and install a license key file for the new capacity, and then reboot the library.
Capacity on Demand Features and Restrictions ■ ■ Storage capacity is incremental. Total licensed capacity is equal to the sum of the capacities specified in each license key file installed and activated on the library. The order that capacity licenses are installed is not significant (that is, it does not need to match the order of the modules in the SL500 frame).
Capacity on Demand Features and Restrictions LTO Licensed Capacity by Module Module License Value Module Licensed Capacity * Library Total Count Base Module Shipped standard LimitedBase 30 As last module FullBase 50 With any module underneath FullBase 66 As last module ThirdDEM (increments of 26, 26, 25) 77 With any module underneath ThirdDEM (increments of 28, 28, 28) 84 Drive Expansion Module (DEM) Cartridge Expansion Module (CEM) after Base Module or DEM As last module FullCEM 104
Capacity on Demand Features and Restrictions Module License Value Module Licensed Capacity * Library Total Count Cartridge Expansion Module (CEM) after Base Module or DEM As last module FullCEM 84 With any module underneath FullCEM 94 As last module FullCEM 90 With any module underneath FullCEM 100 Cartridge Expansion Module (CEM) after CEM * All capacities assume no reserved cells and all CAPs are configured for enter and eject operations.
Implementing Changes to Licensed Capacity Implementing Changes to Licensed Capacity Increasing Licensed Capacity Following are special considerations for installing new licensed storage capacity. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ See “License Installation Process” on page 120 for details on purchasing and installing a Capacity license. If the new licensed capacity exceeds the physical capacity, no corrective action is necessary.
Implementing Changes to Licensed Capacity ■ If, after capacity has been decreased, the total number of cells allocated to all partitions is still less than the new licensed capacity, you do not need to reconfigure the partitions. Host Notification of Capacity Changes When storage capacity is added or removed, the library controller notifies all affected hosts according to their interface requirements. SCSI hosts are notified by a “Mode Parameters Changed” unit attention.
Partitioning Features and Restrictions 6 Library Partitioning Note – Starting with SL500 firmware version 1300 and SL Console version FRS_4.00, library partitioning upgrades must be installed through the SL500 licensing utility. Partitioning established on a library prior to version 1300 is retained permanently. See Chapter 4, “Licensing” for details. Library partitioning allows sections of the SL500 library to be assigned for exclusive use by specified hosts.
System Requirements for Library Partitioning System Requirements for Library Partitioning Note – Starting with SL500 firmware version 1300 and SL Console version FRS_4.00, library partitioning upgrades must be installed through the SL500 licensing utility. Partitioning established on a library prior to version 1300 is retained permanently. See Chapter 4, “Licensing” for details. Note – ACSLS does not support partitioning on the SL500 library.
Partition Planning Installing the Partitioning Feature The following special considerations apply after you successfully install the Partitioning feature on a previously non-partitioned library. ■ ■ You must reboot the library after installing the Partitioning license. Until you create at least one partition, the library remains in a non-partitioned state; that is all licensed storage cells, drives, and CAPs are accessible to all hosts.
Partition Planning ■ Logical unit number (LUN) of the partition on the host See “Configure a Host-Partition Connection” on page 160 for detailed instructions on defining this information. Partition Boundaries Partition boundaries identify the storage cells, drives, and CAP cells that are part of each partition. Only unallocated cells can be added to a partition, and only allocated cells can be removed.
Partition Planning FIGURE 6-1 Library Partition Example 96116 • Revision: KA Chapter 6 Library Partitioning 147
Deleting the Partitioning Feature The screen display is from the perspective of Partition 1, therefore the resources allocated to Partition 1 are shown in gold, and the resources allocated to Partition 2 and Partition 6 are shown in red. TABLE 6-1 on page 148 describes the resource allocation in detail. TABLE 6-1 Partition Example—Resource Description Resource Group Included Resources Partition 1 All resources are shown in gold.
Partitions and Library Resources Partitions and Library Resources Library Resource Addresses Resource addresses uniquely identify each resource (storage cells, drives, and CAP cells) within the library. The SL500 library and attached hosts use the following addressing schemes: ■ Library Internal Address ■ Host SCSI Element Address Each partition appears to a host as a separate library; this is reflected in the partition address.
Partitions and Library Resources SCSI element numbering uses a single integer to identify each library resource. SCSI element numbering within partitioned libraries is continuous for each partition, even if cell locations for the partition are not adjacent. SCSI element addresses for a partition start at the lowest module, row, and column within the partition, then proceed by row until the end of the column, then increment by column until the end of the module.
Partitions and CAPs Partitions and CAPs The cells within each CAP can be allocated or unallocated individually to partitions. This allows for the following possible CAP configurations: ■ Common CAP ■ Split CAP Note – Split CAPs are available to the SL500 only. Common CAP In a common, or unassigned, CAP, all cells in the CAP are left unallocated and can be used by any partition that does not have any CAP cells allocated to it.
Partitions and CAPs Once you have assigned partitions to the CAP Open button, only CAPs containing cells that are accessible to those partitions will open. Depending on how your library’s CAPs are configured, this operation may expose CAP cells that are not accessible to the selected partitions. As a safeguard, however, CAPs that contain only inaccessible cells and CAPs with cartridges in inaccessible cells do not open.
Partitioning Process Partitioning Process Note – Starting with SL500 firmware version 1300 and SL Console version FRS_4.00, library partitioning upgrades must be installed through the SL500 licensing utility. Partitioning established on a library prior to version 1300 is retained permanently. See Chapter 4, “Licensing” for details.
Partitioning Process Information in the SL Console partition workspace is committed to the library controller database only through the Commit (Step 4) screen. The information is lost if any one of the following occurs before you have committed your updates: ■ You actively log off the SL Console session. ■ The SL Console session times out or the connection to the library is lost. ■ You actively refresh the SL Console workspace from the current library controller database.
Partitioning Task Summary Partitioning Task Summary Partitioning tasks are divided into the following categories: ■ “Partition Configuration Tasks” on page 156 ■ “Partition Management Tasks” on page 170 ■ “Partition Report Tasks” on page 181 ■ “CAP Operation Tasks” on page 186 96116 • Revision: KA Chapter 6 Library Partitioning 155
Partition Configuration Tasks Partition Configuration Tasks 156 Task Page Review Partitioning Instructions 157 Create a Partition 158 Configure a Host-Partition Connection 160 Design a Partition 162 Verify Partition Configurations 164 Resolve Orphaned Cartridges 166 Commit Partition Configuration Changes 167 SL500 User’s Guide • July 2008 Revision: KA • 96116
Partition Configuration Tasks ▼ Review Partitioning Instructions Use this procedure to review the partitioning process. 1. Select Tools > Partitions. The first time you make this selection during an SL Console login session, the Instructions (Step 1) screen appears automatically. 2. Review the instructions on the screen before proceeding with other partitioning tasks.
Partition Configuration Tasks ▼ Create a Partition Use this procedure to create a new library partition and assign its storage capacity. You can create up to eight partitions, with IDs from 1–8. 1. Select Tools > Partitions, and click the Summary (Step 2) tab. The Summary (Step 2) screen appears. 2. Click Add Partition. The Add Partition popup appears. 3. Select the Partition ID you want to add, and enter the Name, and Barcode Presentation. Note – Partition IDs do not need to be contiguous.
Partition Configuration Tasks 4. Click OK. Your partition configuration changes are saved to the SL Console partition workspace for the duration of this login session. To update the library controller database with all changes from this SL Console login session, see “Verify Partition Configurations” on page 164 and “Commit Partition Configuration Changes” on page 167.
Partition Configuration Tasks ▼ Configure a Host-Partition Connection Use this procedure to configure the connection between a host and a selected partition. You must perform this procedure in order for the partition to be accessible by the host. Each partition can have up to nine host connections, each with a unique LUN. Also, each host can connect to multiple partitions. Note – The SL500 supports only SCSI connections between the host and library. 1.
Partition Configuration Tasks 3. Click Add Connection. The Add Connection popup appears. 4. Enter the Initiator (WWPN) and LUN. Note – Each initiator connected to the library must have one library partition assigned to LUN 0. When you verify or commit partition configuration changes, the SL Console will notify you if an initiator does not meet this requirement. 5. Click OK.
Partition Configuration Tasks ▼ Design a Partition Use this procedure to add or remove library resources (storage cells, tape drives, and CAP cells) from a partition. Note – Library resources can be allocated to only one partition at a time. If you want to add resources to a partition but the resources are already allocated to another partition, you must first remove the resources from the assigned partition, and then add them to the new partition. 1. Select Tools > Partitions. 2.
Partition Configuration Tasks Note – See “Partitions—Design (Step 3)” on page 212 for detailed instructions on using the library map. Your partition configuration changes are saved to the SL Console partition workspace for the duration of this login session. To update the library controller database with all changes from this SL Console login session, see “Verify Partition Configurations” on page 164 and “Commit Partition Configuration Changes” on page 167.
Partition Configuration Tasks ▼ Verify Partition Configurations Use this procedure to verify partition configuration changes you have made during this SL Console login session. This procedure warns you of the following possible errors: ■ A partition has orphaned cartridges. See “Orphaned Cartridges in Partitioned Libraries” on page 152 for details. ■ Library resources have been removed from a partition. ■ A host connected to the library does not have a partition assigned to LUN 0.
Partition Configuration Tasks 5. To display detailed warning messages explaining the reasons for any orphaned cartridges, click Details. You can use the Details button to toggle between the expanded and collapsed views of the warning messages. 6. Optionally, in the expanded view of the warning messages you can do the following: ■ Click Print to print the detailed message data. ■ Click Save to save the detailed message data to a comma-separated file. 7.
Partition Configuration Tasks ▼ Resolve Orphaned Cartridges If the SL Console identifies an orphaned cartridge, it displays a warning message. You should resolve and disposition all orphaned cartridges before proceeding to “Commit Partition Configuration Changes” on page 167. You can performing any of the following actions to resolve orphaned cartridges: 166 ■ Print a report of orphaned cartridges. ■ Perform an audit of the library. ■ Perform a recovery move on an orphaned cartridge.
Partition Configuration Tasks ▼ Commit Partition Configuration Changes Caution – This procedure updates the library controller database with all partition configuration changes you have made during this SL Console session. Failure to use this procedure before logging out of the current SL Console session will cause all your library configuration changes to be lost.
Partition Configuration Tasks Note – This verification is performed on the current partition configuration in the SL Console partition workspace only.
Partition Configuration Tasks ■ ■ Click No to cancel the update. The library controller database is not updated, but all partition changes from this login session are retained in the SL Console partition workspace. Click Yes to update the library controller database. The Commit Success popup appears. Click OK to return to the Commit (Step 4) screen. 7. All affected library host applications must now be configured to recognize these updates.
Partition Management Tasks Partition Management Tasks 170 Task Page Modify Partition Summary Information 171 Delete a Partition 172 Modify Host-Partition Connection Detail 174 Delete a Host-Partition Connection 176 Refresh the SL Console Partition Workspace 178 Reallocate Library Resources 179 Make a Hardware Change to a Partitioned Library 180 SL500 User’s Guide • July 2008 Revision: KA • 96116
Partition Management Tasks ▼ Modify Partition Summary Information Use this procedure to change the name or barcode presentation format of an existing partition. Note – You cannot change the partition ID. To assign a different Partition ID, you must delete the old partition and create a new one with the new ID. 1. Select Tools > Partitions, and click the Summary (Step 2) tab. The Summary (Step 2) screen appears. 2. In the Partition Summary section, select the partition you want to modify. 3.
Partition Management Tasks ▼ Delete a Partition Use this procedure to delete a partition from the library. The following changes are made to the library partition configuration: ■ All resources allocated to the partition are marked available. ■ All host connections for the partition are deleted. ■ The partition ID is deleted. Caution – Deleting partitions can result in orphaned cartridges and data that could be lost. See “Orphaned Cartridges in Partitioned Libraries” on page 152 for details.
Partition Management Tasks 5. The updates are made as follows: Your partition configuration changes are saved to the SL Console partition workspace for the duration of this login session. To update the library controller database with all changes from this SL Console login session, see “Verify Partition Configurations” on page 164 and “Commit Partition Configuration Changes” on page 167.
Partition Management Tasks ▼ Modify Host-Partition Connection Detail Use this procedure to modify the host World Wide Port Name or LUN number of the library for a host-partition connection. Note – You cannot modify the target port number for the library; it is always “0”. 1. Select Tools > Partitions, and click the Summary (Step 2) tab. The Summary (Step 2) screen appears. 2. In the Summary section of the screen, click the partition for which you want to modify a connection. 3.
Partition Management Tasks 4. Click Modify Connection. The Modify a Connection popup appears. 5. Enter the changes you want to make. 6. Click OK to confirm the changes. Your partition configuration changes are saved to the SL Console partition workspace for the duration of this login session. To update the library controller database with all changes from this SL Console login session, see “Verify Partition Configurations” on page 164 and “Commit Partition Configuration Changes” on page 167.
Partition Management Tasks ▼ Delete a Host-Partition Connection Use this procedure to delete a host-partition connection. After you perform this procedure, the host will no longer be able to access the partition. 1. Select Tools > Partitions, and click the Summary (Step 2) tab. The Summary (Step 2) screen appears. 2. In the Summary section of the screen, click the partition for which you want to delete a connection. 3. In the Connections section, click the host-partition connection you want to delete.
Partition Management Tasks 5. Click OK to confirm the deletion. Your partition configuration changes are saved to the SL Console partition workspace for the duration of this login session. To update the library controller database with all changes from this SL Console login session, see “Verify Partition Configurations” on page 164 and “Commit Partition Configuration Changes” on page 167.
Partition Management Tasks ▼ Refresh the SL Console Partition Workspace Use this procedure to refresh the SL Console partition workspace with current data from the library controller database. The current data includes all updates that other users have made to the library controller database during your login session, through the command line interface, other SL Console sessions, or host applications.
Partition Management Tasks ▼ Reallocate Library Resources Reallocating library resources (storage cells, tape drives, CAP cells, or cartridges) from one partition to another is done through the Design (Step 3) screen. You must use the following two-step process: 1. Remove the resource from the partition it is currently allocated to. 2. Allocate the resource to a different partition. See “Design a Partition” on page 162 for detailed instructions.
Partition Management Tasks ▼ Make a Hardware Change to a Partitioned Library Some library hardware changes, such as adding expansion modules, or adding CAP cells, may require the removal of all or part of an existing partitioned module. Use the following process to make such hardware changes without losing partitioning information for the sections of the library that are unchanged.
Partition Report Tasks Partition Report Tasks Task Page Display a Partition Report 182 Print Partition Report Data 184 Save Partition Report Data 185 96116 • Revision: KA Chapter 6 Library Partitioning 181
Partition Report Tasks ▼ Display a Partition Report Use this procedure to display any of the following partition reports: ■ ■ Cartridge Cell and Media Summary—Displays a detailed list of all resource partition assignments. Host Connections Summary—Displays detailed host-partition connection information for all partitions. ■ Orphaned Cartridge Report—Displays a detailed list of all orphaned cartridges. ■ Partition Details—Displays detailed information for a selected partition.
Partition Report Tasks 2. In the pull-down menu, select the report you want to display. The screen is updated with current data from the library controller database. 3.
Partition Report Tasks ▼ Print Partition Report Data Use this procedure to print a partition report. This procedure can be performed from any of the partition report screens. 1. Select Tools > Partitions, and click the Reports tab. The Reports screen appears. 2. In the pull-down menu, select any report. The specified report is displayed. All report screens include the Print and Save to File buttons. 3. Click Print. The Print popup appears. 4. Complete the print popup, and click Print.
Partition Report Tasks ▼ Save Partition Report Data Use this procedure to save partition report data to a comma-separated file (.csv format). You can use a variety of spreadsheet applications to view the file. This procedure can be performed from any of the partition report screens. 1. Select Tools > Partitions, and click the Reports tab. The Reports screen appears. 2. In the pull-down menu, select any report. The specified report is displayed.
CAP Operation Tasks CAP Operation Tasks 186 Task Page Enter Cartridges Into a Partitioned Library 187 Eject Cartridges From a Partitioned Library 190 SL500 User’s Guide • July 2008 Revision: KA • 96116
CAP Operation Tasks ▼ Enter Cartridges Into a Partitioned Library Use this procedure to enter cartridges into a partitioned library. Partitions with no allocated CAP cells must use common CAP cells. Partitions with allocated CAP cells must use the cells allocated to them. Note – This procedure highlights aspects of CAP operations that are unique to partitioned libraries. For general enter and eject procedures, see “Chapter 3, Library Operation.
CAP Operation Tasks 4. Click the Assign CAP Button tab. The Assign CAP Button screen appears. 5. In the Common CAP and Split CAP tables, click the partitions into which you want to enter cartridges. See “Diagnostics > CAP—Assign CAP Button” on page 245 for details on these screen fields. 6. Click Apply. The CAP Confirm popup appears. 7. Click OK. 8. Depending on how your library’s CAPs are configured, this operation may expose CAP cells that are not accessible to the requesting host’s partition.
CAP Operation Tasks partitions, opening the CAP door may expose cells not allocated to the selected partition. If any of the inaccessible cells contain cartridges, the CAP door will not open, and a warning popup appears. Click OK to return to the Assign CAP Button screen. Before you can continue with this procedure, you must remove the inaccessible cartridges from the CAP. 9. On the library control panel, push the CAP Open button. 10.
CAP Operation Tasks ▼ Eject Cartridges From a Partitioned Library Use this procedure to eject cartridges from a partitioned library. Partitions with no allocated CAP cells must use common CAP cells. Partitions with allocated CAP cells must use the cells allocated to them. Note – This procedure highlights aspects of CAP operations that are unique to partitioned libraries. For general enter and eject procedures, see “Chapter 3, Library Operation.” 1. Initiate the eject operation at the host.
CAP Operation Tasks 5. Click the Assign CAP Button tab. The Assign CAP Button screen appears. 6. In the Common CAP and Split CAP tables, click the partitions from which you are ejecting cartridges. See “Diagnostics > CAP—Assign CAP Button” on page 245 for details on these screen fields. 7. Click Apply. The CAP Confirm popup appears. 8. Click OK. 9. Depending on how your library’s CAPs are configured, this operation may expose CAP cells that are not accessible to the requesting host’s partition.
CAP Operation Tasks partitions, opening the CAP door may expose cells not allocated to the selected partition. If any of the inaccessible cells contain cartridges, the CAP door will not open and a warning popup appears. Click OK to return to the Assign CAP Button screen. Before you can continue with this procedure, you must remove the inaccessible cartridges from the CAP. 10.On the library control panel, push the CAP Open button. 11.
Partition Screen Reference Partition Screen Reference This section includes detailed descriptions of all SL Console partition screens, arranged by screen navigation path. For example, Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Connection indicates the screen accessed by clicking Tools and then Partitions from the Menu Bar, and then clicking the Summary (Step 2) tab, and then the Add Connection button. Note – The Partitions screens can be accessed only from the standalone SL Console or the Web-launched SL Console.
Partition Summary Screens Partition Summary Screens Partitions—Instructions (Step 1) Partitions—Summary (Step 2) Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Connection Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Delete Connection Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Modify Connection Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Partition Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Delete Partition Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Modify Partition 194 SL500 User’s Guide • July 2008 Revision: KA • 96116
Partition Summary Screens Partitions—Instructions (Step 1) Sample Screen Description Displays instructions for using the partition screens. Note – This screen appears automatically the first time you select Tools > Partitions during an SL Console login session. Screen Fields None Buttons ? (Help) Click to display online help for the screen.
Partition Summary Screens See Also 196 ■ Partitions—Summary (Step 2) ■ Partitions—Design (Step 3) ■ Partitions—Commit (Step 4) ■ Partitions—Reports SL500 User’s Guide • July 2008 Revision: KA • 96116
Partition Summary Screens Partitions—Summary (Step 2) Sample Screen Description Displays summary information for the library and, optionally, a selected partition.
Partition Summary Screens Screen Fields Partition Summary Partition Number Display only. ID assigned to the partition. IDs can range from 1–8. Allocated Storage Cells Display only. Total number of storage cells allocated to this partition. Allocated Drive Bays Display only. Total number of tape drives allocated to this partition. Allocated CAP Cells Display only. Total number of individual CAP cells allocated to this partition.
Partition Summary Screens TOTAL LIBRARY RESOURCES Storage Cells in Library Display only. Total physical capacity of the library. Drive Bays in Library Display only. Total number of tape drives in the library. Total CAP cells Display only. Total number of CAP cells in the library. TOTAL RESOURCES ALLOCATED Storage Cells in Library Display only. Total number of storage cells allocated to all library partitions Drive Bays in Library Display only.
Partition Summary Screens Buttons Refresh Click to refresh the SL Console partition workspace with current data from the library controller database. All uncommitted partition changes you have made during this SL Console login session will be discarded. The Partition Refresh popup appears, prompting you to confirm the refresh. ? (Help) Click to display online help for the screen. Add Partition Click to add a new partition. The Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Partition popup appears.
Partition Summary Screens Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Connection Sample Screen Description Allows you to configure the connection between a host and the selected partition. Each partition can have up to nine host-partition connections, each one having a unique LUN. This screen is a popup that appears when you click Add Connection on the Partitions—Summary (Step 2) screen.
Partition Summary Screens LUN Required. Logical unit number of the library partition on the host. This entry must be unique on the host. You can create up to nine unique LUNs per partition. Note – Each initiator connected to the library must have one library partition assigned to LUN 0. When you verify or commit partition configuration changes, the SL Console will notify you if an initiator does not meet this requirement.
Partition Summary Screens Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Delete Connection Sample Screen Description Allows you to delete the selected host-partition connection. This screen is a popup that appears when you click Delete Connection on the Partitions—Summary (Step 2) screen. Caution – Information in the SL Console partition workspace is saved to the library controller database only through the Commit (Step 4) screen.
Partition Summary Screens Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Modify Connection Sample Screen Description Allows you to modify the configuration of the selected host-partition connection. This screen is a popup that appears when you click Modify Connection on the Partitions—Summary (Step 2) screen. Caution – Information in the SL Console partition workspace is saved to the library controller database only through the Commit (Step 4) screen.
Partition Summary Screens Logical unit number of the library partition on the host. This entry must be unique on the host. Note – Each initiator connected to the library must have one library partition assigned to LUN 0. When you verify or commit partition configuration changes, the SL Console will notify you if an initiator does not meet this requirement. Buttons OK Click to update the SL Console partition workspace with the current screen settings and return to the previous screen.
Partition Summary Screens Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Partition Sample Screen Description Allows you to add a new partition. You can create up to eight partitions, with IDs ranging from 1–8. This screen is a popup that appears when you click Add Partition on the Partitions—Summary (Step 2) screen. Caution – Information in the SL Console partition workspace is saved to the library controller database only through the Commit (Step 4) screen.
Partition Summary Screens Barcode Presentation Required. Tape cartridge bar code format to be used for the partition. The drop-down menu displays all available formats previously defined by your Sun support representative; the default is “Left 6 label characters”. Buttons OK Click to update the SL Console partition workspace with the current screen settings and return to the previous screen. Note – Clicking this button does not update the library controller database.
Partition Summary Screens Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Delete Partition Sample Screen Description Allows you to confirm that you want to delete the specified partition. All information for the partition—including host-partition connections, partition boundaries, and partition ID—are deleted from the SL Console partition workspace. This screen is a popup that appears when you click Delete Partition on the Partitions—Summary (Step 2).
Partition Summary Screens Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Modify Partition Sample Screen Description Allows you to modify the name or barcode format of the selected partition. This screen is a popup that appears when you click Modify Partition on the Partitions—Summary (Step 2) screen. Caution – Information in the SL Console partition workspace is saved to the library controller database only through the Commit (Step 4) screen.
Partition Summary Screens The drop-down menu displays all available formats previously defined by your Sun support representative; the default is “Left 6 label characters”. The screen displays the value assigned previously. You can leave it as is or make changes. Buttons OK Click to update the SL Console partition workspace with the current screen settings and return to the previous screen. Note – Clicking this button does not update the library controller database.
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Partition Design and Commit Screens Partitions—Design (Step 3) Sample Screen Description Allows you to define partition boundaries by selecting the resources (storage cells, tape drives, or CAP cells) you want to include in the partition.
Partition Design and Commit Screens Note – The partition Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3) screens, and all associated popups, give you a dynamic workspace to design your library partitions. All partition configuration information is automatically saved to the partition workspace in SL Console memory and retained for the duration of your SL Console session.
Partition Design and Commit Screens Library Totals Note – The data in these fields is automatically updated from the SL Console partition workspace when you select a partition. Allocated Storage Cells Display only. Total number of storage cells allocated to the selected partition, based on the currently defined partition boundaries. Allocated Drive Bays Display only. Total number of tape drives allocated to the selected partition, based on the currently defined partition boundaries.
Partition Design and Commit Screens ■ ■ Other Partitions (red). Resource is allocated to another partition and therefore NOT available to the selected partition. Cartridge (cartridge icon). Resource contains a tape cartridge. Library Map Graphical representation of the current library configuration.
Partition Design and Commit Screens Note – This procedure verifies only one partition at a time. If you need to verify multiple partitions, you must repeat this procedure separately for each partition. Note – This verification is performed on the current partition configuration in the SL Console partition workspace only.
Partition Design and Commit Screens Partitions—Design (Step 3)—Verify Results Sample Screen Description Displays a list of configuration errors in the current SL Console partition workspace. This screen is a popup that appears when you click Verify Results on the Partitions—Design (Step 3) screen. Possible errors include: ■ ■ ■ A partition has orphaned cartridges. See “Orphaned Cartridges in Partitioned Libraries” for details. Library resources have been removed from a partition.
Partition Design and Commit Screens Note – The partition Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3) screens, and all associated popups, give you a dynamic workspace to design your library partitions. All partition configuration information is automatically saved to the partition workspace in SL Console memory and retained for the duration of your SL Console session.
Partition Design and Commit Screens Save Click to save the report to a designated comma-separated text file (.csv extension). Comma-separated files can be opened by a variety of spreadsheet and database programs. OK Click to cancel the update. The library controller database is not updated, but all partition changes from this login session are retained in the SL Console partition workspace. Details Click to toggle between the expanded and collapsed views of the warning message display.
Partition Design and Commit Screens Partitions—Commit (Step 4) Sample Screen Description Allows you to commit all data from the current SL Console partition workspace to the library controller database.
Partition Design and Commit Screens The library temporarily drops all connections to HSC or ACSLS hosts when partition configurations changes are committed. The hosts will automatically reconnect, but multiple error messages will be displayed, and cartridge management tasks in progress may fail. Caution – Information in the SL Console partition workspace is saved to the library controller database only through the Commit (Step 4) screen.
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Partition Design and Commit Screens Partitions—Commit (Step 4)—Confirm Apply Sample Screen Description Displays a list of configuration errors in the current SL Console partition workspace. This screen is a popup that appears when you click Apply on the Partitions—Commit (Step 4) screen. After viewing the error messages, you can commit all data in the SL Console partition workspace to the library controller database by clicking the Yes button.
Partition Design and Commit Screens Caution – Information in the SL Console partition workspace is saved to the library controller database only through the Commit (Step 4) screen. If your SL Console session ends or you refresh the workspace data before you have committed your updates through the Commit (Step 4) screen, you will lose any partition changes you have made through the Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3) screens and all associated popups.
Partition Design and Commit Screens No Click to cancel the update. The library controller database is not updated, but all partition changes from this login session are retained in the SL Console partition workspace. Details Click to toggle between the expanded and collapsed views of the warning message display.
Partition Report Screens Partition Report Screens Partitions—Reports Partitions—Reports—Cartridge Cell and Media Summary Partitions—Reports—Host Connections Summary Partitions—Reports—Orphaned Cartridge Report Partitions—Reports—Partition Details Partitions—Reports—Partition Summary 226 SL500 User’s Guide • July 2008 Revision: KA • 96116
Partition Report Screens Partitions—Reports Sample Screen Description Allows you to select one of the following library partition reports: ■ Cartridge Cell and Media Summary ■ Host Connections Summary ■ Orphaned Cartridge Report ■ Partition Details ■ Partition Summary Note – The partition reports display data saved to the library controller database.
Partition Report Screens Screen Fields Please select a report to display Required. Click the report you want to display. The drop-down menu lists all available library partition reports. Buttons Refresh Click to refresh the SL Console partition workspace with current data from the library controller database. All uncommitted partition changes you have made during this SL Console login session will be discarded. The Partition Refresh popup appears, prompting you to confirm the refresh.
Partition Report Screens Partitions—Reports—Cartridge Cell and Media Summary Sample Screen Description Displays detailed information about all library resources (storage cells, tape drives, and CAP cells) and any stored cartridges. Note – The partition reports display data saved to the library controller database.
Partition Report Screens Screen Fields Module Display only. Module number where the library resource is located. Row Display only. Row number where the library resource is located. Rows are numbered consecutively from the top down, with row 1 at the top. Column Display only. Column number where the library resource is located. Column location is referenced from the center of the drive bays. +1 is to the right of the drive bays; -1 is to the left. Cell Status Display only.
Partition Report Screens Buttons Print Click to print the report on a selected printer. Save to File Click to save the report to a designated comma-separated text file (.csv extension). Comma-separated files can be opened by a variety of spreadsheet and database programs. Refresh Click to refresh the SL Console partition workspace with current data from the library controller database. All uncommitted partition changes you have made during this SL Console login session will be discarded.
Partition Report Screens Partitions—Reports—Host Connections Summary Sample Screen Description Displays detailed information about all host-partition connections for the library. Note – The partition reports display data saved to the library controller database.
Partition Report Screens Screen Fields Partitions Note – The screen fields in this section also appear on the Partitions—Reports—Partition Summary report. Partition ID Display only. ID of the partition (1–8). Partition Name Display only. Name of the partition. Cell Count Display only. Total number of storage cells allocated to the partition. Drive Count Display only. Total number of tape drives allocated to the partition. CAP Count Display only. Total number of CAP cells allocated to the partition.
Partition Report Screens LUN Display only. Logical unit number of the library partition on the host. Partition ID Display only. Partition ID to which the host has a connection. Buttons Print Click to print the report on a selected printer. Save Click to save the report to a designated comma-separated text file (.csv extension). Comma-separated files can be opened by a variety of spreadsheet and database programs.
Partition Report Screens Partitions—Reports—Orphaned Cartridge Report Sample Screen Description Displays the locations and volume serial numbers (VOLIDs) of all orphaned cartridges in the library. Also identifies why the cartridge is orphaned. Note – The partition reports display data saved to the library controller database.
Partition Report Screens Screen Fields Module Display only. Module number where the orphaned cartridge is located. Row Display only. Row number where the orphaned cartridge is located. Rows are numbered consecutively from the top down, with row 1 at the top. Column Display only. Column number where the orphaned cartridge is located. Column location is referenced from the center of the drive bays. +1 is to the right of the drive bays; -1 is to the left. Vol Ser Display only.
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Partition Report Screens Partitions—Reports—Partition Details Sample Screen Description Displays detailed information for a selected partition. Note – The partition reports display data saved to the library controller database. If you have made partition configuration changes without commiting the changes to the library controller through the Commit (Step 4) screen, the data in these reports will differ from data shown on the partition Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3) screens.
Partition Report Screens Screen Fields Partition Name Display only. Name of the partition. Partition ID Display only. ID of the partition (1–8). Bar Code Display only. Bar code format assigned to the partition. Assigned Cells Display only. Total number of storage cells allocated to the partition. Available Cells Display only. Total number of storage cells in the library available for allocation to the partition. Occupied Cells Display only.
Partition Report Screens Total number of storage cells in the partition with tape cartridges present. Percent Slot Capacity Display only. Percentage of storage cells in the library allocated to this partition. Calculated as: Number of cells allocated to the partition / Total physical capacity of the library Buttons Print Click to print the report on a selected printer. Save Click to save the report to a designated comma-separated text file (.csv extension).
Partition Report Screens Partitions—Reports—Partition Summary Sample Screen Description Displays summary information for all partitions in the library. Note – The partition reports display data saved to the library controller database. If you have made partition configuration changes without commiting the changes to the library controller through the Commit (Step 4) screen, the data in these reports will differ from data shown on the partition Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3) screens.
Partition Report Screens Screen Fields Note – These screen fields also appear on the Partitions—Reports—Host Connections Summary report. Partition ID Display only. ID of the partition (1–8). Partition Name Display only. Name of the partition. Cell Count Display only. Total number of storage cells allocated to the partition. Drive Count Display only. Total number of tape drives allocated to the partition. CAP Count Display only. Total number of CAP cells allocated to the partition.
Partition Report Screens ? (Help) Click to display online help for the screen.
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Partition CAP Operation Screens Diagnostics > CAP—Assign CAP Button Sample Screen Description Allows you to select the partitions to which you want to assign the CAP Open button on the library control panel. After using this screen, the following actions occur when you press the CAP Open button: ■ The library opens the doors of all CAPs containing cells accessible to the partitions selected on this screen. ■ The library sends CAP status messages to all hosts with access to the exposed cells.
Partition CAP Operation Screens Note – Although it is possible to enter cartridges through a CAP without using the Assign CAP Button screen, it is recommended that you access the screen first to verify the partition settings. This will help to prevent cartridges from being entered inadvertently into the wrong partition.
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CHAPTER 7 SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities Library Events The library controller continually monitors library operations and logs all events. Events are stored under three headings: ■ ■ ■ Communication events—Includes host-to-library, library-to-library, and library-todrive communications. Error event—Each error event is assigned a four-digit (hexadecimal) action code. Warning events—Indicate a loss of performance or conditions that may be indicative of future, fatal errors.
Library Self-Tests Library Self-Tests The self-test diagnostic utility is intended to help diagnose basic problems with the library. A self-test is typically run after the library is installed. It can be run whenever necessary. Note – The library self-test routines are non-disruptive. Library self-tests involve the following process: 1. Checks the communication path between the library controller, drives, and HandBot. 2. Performs get and put operations to check the health of the HandBot and CAPs.
Library Firmware Upgrades Library Firmware Upgrades Note – This feature is available starting with SL500 firmware version 1022. The library firmware resides on the library controller. The initial firmware is installed at the factory. When new firmware is released, you must use the code load utility to upgrade the firmware on the library and associated devices (CAP and HandBot). Note – Library firmware does not contain drive code upgrades. Firmware Download Sites The SL500 library firmware package is a .
Audits Audits An audit is the process of reading and cataloging cartridges within a library, verifying the locations of cartridges, or validating a range of slot locations.
Audits Verified Audit A verified audit validates the status of a specific cartridge location or range of locations (including CAP and drives) in the cartridge database. If a cartridge address has a verified status of “false” then a physical audit of that location is performed and the cartridge database is updated. The progress of the audit is displayed in the Audit Console section of the SL Console. See “Perform a Verified Audit” on page 279 for details.
Robot Diagnostic Moves Robot Diagnostic Moves Note – This feature is available starting with SL500 firmware version 1026 and SL Console version 2.40. Diagnostic moves are used to monitor or diagnose a problem with a HandBot. The move can be performed with or without cartridges. Successful diagnostic moves do not rearrange the cartridges in the storage cells; cartridges are returned to their original locations after the diagnostic move is completed.
Robot Diagnostic Moves Pool Address Range The pool address range locations are used to supply cartridges required for diagnostic moves to and from the target address range. A pool address is also used in a get operation if a target address does not contain a cartridge. There is no specified access order within the pool address range. The pool address ranges does not include drive locations. Note – The address ranges are in the Library, Module, Row, and Column format.
Robot Diagnostic Moves Diagnostic Move Control Functions The following options are available to manage the moves currently open: To Select Menu Option Notes Start File > Start Sequence Pause File > Pause Sequence Stops all diagnostic moves, but maintains the current location in the access order. Stop File > Stop Sequence Stops a running or paused exerciser. Resume File > Start Sequence Resumes a paused exerciser starting with the last known location in the target address range.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before you run diagnostic tests, check the following areas of the library using the troubleshooting tips in the following table: TABLE 7-1 Troubleshooting Table Problem What to do Service Required (amber) LED is constantly on. Perform the following procedure: Using the SL Console, check the health of the library and the attached devices (drives, CAP, and robots). See “StorageTek Library Console” on page 27 for more details about operations. To perform a health check: 1.
Troubleshooting TABLE 7-1 Troubleshooting Table (Continued) Problem What to do Robot Fault or Library Fault Amber LED is constantly on. 1. Check the SL Console for any displayed error messages. Write down the error messages reported. 2. Open the front door. Observe and note the state of the cartridges, hand, and tape drives. 3. .Make sure that cartridges are fully seated and properly oriented in their storage cells. 4. Make sure that packing materials have been removed. 5.
Diagnostic and Utility Tasks Diagnostic and Utility Tasks Library diagnostic and utility tasks are divided into the following categories: ■ “Event Monitor Tasks” on page 260 ■ “Library Utility Tasks” on page 266 ■ “Audit Tasks” on page 274 ■ “Drive Utility Tasks” on page 281 ■ “HandBot Utility Tasks” on page 285 96116 • Revision: KA Chapter 7 SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 259
Event Monitor Tasks Event Monitor Tasks 260 Task Page Display an Event Monitor 261 Spool Event Monitor Data to a File 263 Display Multiple Monitors 265 SL500 User’s Guide • July 2008 Revision: KA • 96116
Event Monitor Tasks ▼ Display an Event Monitor Event monitor information is dynamically updated depending upon occurrence of the selected events. The information sent during an e-mail, print, save, or spool operation reflects the data (and format) shown on-screen at the time the operation is requested. Note – Event monitors are useful tools for root cause analysis of errors.
Event Monitor Tasks 3. Click the event monitor you want to use, and then click Open from the Options Bar. The system displays the associated data collected for the event. 4.
Event Monitor Tasks ▼ Spool Event Monitor Data to a File Use this procedure to spool and save event monitor data to a file. You can send the file to your Sun support representative to assist in diagnosing problems. 1. Select Tools > Monitors. 2. Expand the Permanent Monitors folder. The library monitors you have access to are displayed. 3. Click the event monitor you want to use, and then click Open from the Options Bar. The system displays the an event monitor window. 4.
Event Monitor Tasks The Save popup appears. 5. Browse to the directory where you want to save the file. In the File Name field, enter the file name, and click Save. All event data is spooled to the specified file. 6. To stop spooling, select Monitor > Stop Spooling. Following is a sample of the spool file: 2008-05-29T11:23:27.448 0,1,0,0 root default internal 281 warn 0 rb_Reboot::reboot(): Resetting drive [0,3,4,9] 2008-05-29T11:23:27.
Event Monitor Tasks ▼ Display Multiple Monitors You can open and manage multiple event monitors using these selections from the Options Bar: To Select Custom arrange the open monitors on screen Window > Arrange Arrange the event monitor windows horizontally Window > Tile Horizontal Arrange the event monitor windows vertically Window > Tile Vertical Stack the event monitors Window > Cascade 96116 • Revision: KA Chapter 7 SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 265
Library Utility Tasks Library Utility Tasks 266 Task Page Perform a Library Self-Test 267 Reboot the Library 268 Download Code to the Library Controller 270 Activate Code on the Library Controller 272 SL500 User’s Guide • July 2008 Revision: KA • 96116
Library Utility Tasks ▼ Perform a Library Self-Test Note – The proper diagnostic cartridges for library drives must be present in the library. 1. Select Tools > Diagnostics. 2. Click the Library folder on the device tree. The Library screen appears. 3. Click the SelfTest tab. Note – The self-test screen displays a Mode field with two options: disruptive and nondisruptive. At present, only the non-disruptive option is valid. 4. Click the Run tab from the Options Bar.
Library Utility Tasks ▼ Reboot the Library Note – This feature is available starting with SL500 firmware version 1026 and SL Console version 2.40. Use this procedure to reboot the library. This process involves reloading the firmware from flash memory and restarting the library controller. 1. Select Tools > Diagnostics. 2. Click the Library folder on the device tree. The Library screen appears. 3. Click Reboot in the Options Bar. The Reboot confirmation popup appears. 4. Click OK to continue.
Library Utility Tasks 7. Click OK to terminate this SL Console session. You are logged off the SL Console. The library controller reboots the library. This may take several minutes. Note – You will not be able to log back in to the SL Console until the library has fully initialized.
Library Utility Tasks ▼ Download Code to the Library Controller Use this procedure to download updates to the library controller firmware. This procedure is not used for downloading drive firmware updates. Note – You can perform this procedure only from the standalone SL Console or Weblaunched SL Console, not the local operator panel. Note – This feature is available starting with SL500 firmware version 1026 and SL Console version 2.40. 1. Select Tools > Diagnostics. 2.
Library Utility Tasks 3. Click the Load Code tab. 4. Click the Browse button to locate, select the folder and file name containing the firmware package (.img file) on your PC, and then click Open. 5. Click the Load button from the Options Bar. 6. Click OK to confirm the download. Note – The download process could take up to five minutes. The SL Console indicates the progress of the file transfer from the PC to the library controller. Note – After the downloading, the system unpacks the package.
Library Utility Tasks ▼ Activate Code on the Library Controller Activating the code makes the code residing in the library controller ready for operation. 1. Select Tools > Diagnostics, 2. Click the Library folder on the device tree. The Library screen appears. 3. Click the Activate Code tab. 4. Click the Target on the pull-down menu. Note – Target refers to firmware package (.img file) containing the SL500 library code. 5. Click the code to activate from the Available Versions section.
Library Utility Tasks Note – The version prefixed with an “*” is the code currently active. You can not select this code again to activate. 6. Click the Activate button in the Options Bar. Note – The activate code process could take up to ten minutes to complete. Caution – POTENTIAL INTERNAL FILE CORRUPTION. Do not reboot any devices in the library or execute any operations on the library while code is being activated. 7. Click OK to continue.
Audit Tasks Audit Tasks 274 Task Page Audit the Entire Library 275 Audit a Range of Cells 277 Perform a Verified Audit 279 SL500 User’s Guide • July 2008 Revision: KA • 96116
Audit Tasks ▼ Audit the Entire Library During this audit the HandBot visits all the storage cells, catalogs the VOLIDs and locations, and updates the library controller database. Note – Although this audit is a background process and does not interrupt library operations, it does require sharing of HandBot resources. Therefore, it is not recommended that you run this audit during peak activity periods. Note – You cannot stop this audit once it has initiated. 1. Select Tools > Diagnostics. 2.
Audit Tasks 3. Click the Audit tab. The Library Audit screen appears. 4. In the Entire Library field, click Yes. Then click the Audit button in the Options Bar. A confirmation popup appears. 5. Click OK to perform the audit as a background process or Cancel to cancel the audit. Note – Once you click OK, you cannot stop the audit; it will run until completion. 6. You can view the Cartridge Summary report after a few hours for the latest cartridge locations and VOLIDs.
Audit Tasks ▼ Audit a Range of Cells During this audit the HandBot visits only a specific range of storage cells (including the cap and drives) and updates the library controller database. 1. Select Tools > Diagnostics. 2. Click the Library folder on the device tree. The Library screen appears. 3. Click the Audit tab. The Library Audit screen appears. 4. In the Entire Library field, click No. In the Physical Audit field, click Yes. In the Verified Audit field, click No. 5.
Audit Tasks 6. Click the Audit button in the Options Bar. A confirmation popup appears. 7. Click OK to perform the audit as a background process or Cancel to cancel the audit. Note – Once you click OK, you cannot stop the audit; it will run until completion. 8. The Audit Console section displays the progress of the audit. Note – You can also view the Cartridge Summary report for the latest cartridge locations and VOLIDs. See “Display a Library Report” on page 74 for details.
Audit Tasks ▼ Perform a Verified Audit A verified audit validates the status of a specific cartridge location or a range of locations (including CAP and drives) in the library controller database. If a cartridge address has a verified status of “false” then a physical audit of that location is performed and the library controller database is updated. 1. Select Tools > Diagnostics. 2. Click the Library folder on the device tree. The Library screen appears. 3. Click the Audit tab.
Audit Tasks 5. In the Start Address and End Address fields, select the device types you want to audit and the starting and ending library internal address locations. 6. Click the Audit button in the Options Bar. The Audit Console section displays the progress of the audit.
Drive Utility Tasks Drive Utility Tasks Task Page Perform a Drive Self-Test 282 Reboot a Drive 283 96116 • Revision: KA Chapter 7 SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 281
Drive Utility Tasks ▼ Perform a Drive Self-Test 1. Select Tools > Diagnostics. 2. Expand the Drive Folder, and click the drive you want to test. 3. Click the SelfTest tab. 4. In the Mode pull-down, click Non-Disruptive. 5. Click the Run button from the Options Bar. Status messages are displayed as the self-test is run. A Diagnostic completed message appears when the test finishes.
Drive Utility Tasks ▼ Reboot a Drive Use this procedure to reboot a drive. 1. Select Tools > Diagnostics. 2. Expand the Drive Folder, and click the drive you want to modify. 3. Click Reboot in the Options Bar. If the drive is offline, the Offline Confirm popup appears.
Drive Utility Tasks 4. Click OK to vary the drive offline. The Reboot Confirm popup appears. 5. Click OK. The library controller reboots the drive, and the Reboot Success popup appears. 6. Click OK to dismiss the popup.
HandBot Utility Tasks HandBot Utility Tasks Task Page Define a Diagnostic Move 286 Manage Diagnostic Move Definitions 290 Save a Diagnostic Move to a File 292 Start a Diagnostic Move 294 Monitor and Control Open Diagnostic Moves 296 96116 • Revision: KA Chapter 7 SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 285
HandBot Utility Tasks ▼ Define a Diagnostic Move Multiple diagnostic move routines can be set up and run simultaneously, as long as the target and pool address ranges do not overlap. Note – This procedure requires sharing of HandBot resources; therefore, it is not recommended that you run it during peak activity periods. 1. Select Tools > Diagnostics. 2. Click the Library folder on the device tree. The Library screen appears. 3. Click the DiagMove tab and then the Manage tab.
HandBot Utility Tasks 4. In the Defined Sequence section, click Add. The TARGET screen appears. 5. Complete the TARGET screen as follows. See “Target Address Range” on page 254 for details. ■ ■ In the Selection Mode field, click the type of cells you want to diagnose. In the Minimum Address and Maximum Address fields, select the library internal address of the starting and ending locations of the cells you want to diagnose. 6. Click Next. The SOURCE screen appears.
HandBot Utility Tasks 7. Complete the SOURCE screen as follows. See “Pool Address Range” on page 255 for details. ■ ■ In the Selection Mode field, click the appropriate cartridge pool address type. In the Minimum Address and Maximum Address fields, select the library internal addresses of the starting and ending locations of the cartridge pool you want to use. 8. Click Next. The Sequence screen appears. 9. Complete the Sequence screen as follows. See “Move Access Order” on page 255 for details.
HandBot Utility Tasks 10.Click Finish to complete the setup. The Diagnostic Move Manage screen appears. The diagnostic sequence you have just defined is listed in the Defined Sequences section.
HandBot Utility Tasks ▼ Manage Diagnostic Move Definitions Use this procedure to manage diagnostic move sequence definitions. 1. Select Tools > Diagnostics. 2. Click the Library folder on the device tree. The Library screen appears. 3. Click the DiagMove tab and then the Manage tab. The Diagnostic Move Manage screen appears.
HandBot Utility Tasks 4. From the Defined Sequences section, select any of the following options: Select Option To Add Define a diagnostic move Open Start a diagnostic move Multiple diagnostic moves may be open at a time, so long as the target and pool address ranges setup for the moves do not overlap. Modify Modify options for a diagnostic move This diagnostic move routine must not be open or if open must be in a “Stopped” state.
HandBot Utility Tasks ▼ Save a Diagnostic Move to a File Use this procedure to save a defined diagnostic move to a local file on your workstation or PC. The file is saved as a JavaBean component represented as an XML 1.0 document (.xml). Possible uses for the saved file are: ■ Can be used to restore a move that has been deleted from the library. ■ Can be copied to a different library for use there. 1. Select Tools > Diagnostics. 2. Click the Library folder on the device tree.
HandBot Utility Tasks 4. Click the diagnostic move you want to save, and then click the Save button in the Options Bar. The Save popup appears. 5. Browse to the directory where you want to save the file. In the File Name field, enter the file name. 6. Click Save. The data is saved to the specified file. Following is a sample excerpt:
HandBot Utility Tasks 4. From the Defined Sequences section click a diagnostic move and then click Open. The Monitor window is activated. You can repeat this step to open multiple moves, as long as the target and pool address ranges for the moves do not overlap. A monitor window is displayed for each move you open. 5. From each monitor window, select File > Start Sequence to start the move.
HandBot Utility Tasks ▼ Monitor and Control Open Diagnostic Moves Use this procedure to control and monitor the status of one or more open diagnostic moves. 1. See “Start a Diagnostic Move” on page 294 for instructions on starting one or more diagnostic moves. 2. Click the Monitor tab. The Monitor screen appears, with one monitor window for each open move.
HandBot Utility Tasks 3. Use the File menu in each Monitor window to perform any of the following functions: Select Option To File > Start Sequence Start File > Pause Sequence Pause Stops all diagnostic moves, but maintains the current location in the access order. File > Stop Sequence Stop Stops a running or paused move. File > Start Sequence Resume Resumes a paused move starting with the last known location in the target address range.
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CHAPTER 8 SNMP Support Simple Network Management Protocol is an application layer protocol that performs network management operations over an Ethernet connection using a User Datagram Protocol (UDP/IP). The Simple Network Management Protocol allows: ■ ■ Libraries to inform the systems administrator of potential problems. Systems administrators to query the library for configuration, operation, and statistical information.
Port Control Trap or notification levels available at this time are listed in the table below: Trap Level Number Description Error 1 Error/System Log entries. Errors critical to library operation. For example, Device inoperable: refers to the entire system. Failure of a redundant component is not a Category 1. Warning 2 Warning Log entries. Conditions that require attention.
SNMP Configuration and Usage Tasks SNMP Configuration and Usage Tasks Task Page Add SNMP Users 302 Delete SNMP Users 303 Add Trap Recipients 304 Delete Trap Recipients 305 Set Up Port Control 306 Transfer the Library MIB File 307 96116 • Revision: KA Chapter 8 SNMP Support 301
SNMP Configuration and Usage Tasks ▼ Add SNMP Users Use this procedure to add an SNMP user. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2. Select the Library folder from the device tree. 3. Select SNMP > Add Users and enter the following details: Version Version of the SNMP standard. The SL500 library supports: ■ SNMPv2c of the simple network management protocol for machine status queries. With this version, any information transmitted is not secure.
SNMP Configuration and Usage Tasks ▼ Delete SNMP Users Use this procedure to delete a SNMP user. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2. Select the Library folder from the device tree. 3. Select SNMP > Delete Users. 4. Enter the Index number of the SNMP user from the list. 5. Click Apply. Verify the SNMP users list and make sure that the user is deleted.
SNMP Configuration and Usage Tasks ▼ Add Trap Recipients A recipient is a location on a manager where the SNMP agent sends traps. This location is defined by the combination of either the IP address or DNS name and the port number. Use this procedure to add a trap recipient. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2. Select the Library folder from the device tree. 3. Select SNMP > Add Trap Recipient and enter the following details: Host Server name where the SNMP software application resides.
SNMP Configuration and Usage Tasks ▼ Delete Trap Recipients Use this procedure to delete a trap recipient. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2. Select the Library folder from the device tree. 3. Select SNMP > Delete Trap Recipients. 4. Enter the Index number of the trap recipient from the list. 5. Click Apply. 6. Verify the trap recipients list and make sure that the trap is deleted.
SNMP Configuration and Usage Tasks ▼ Set Up Port Control Use this procedure to set up SNMP port control. 1. Select Tools > System Detail. 2. Select the Library folder from the device tree. 3. Select SNMP > Port Control. 4. Enter the following information: ■ ■ Port—For SL500 tape library. Port 1B is the public access port; other ports are unavailable on this library. Command ■ Disable—Default.
SNMP Configuration and Usage Tasks ▼ Transfer the Library MIB File Use this procedure to copy the public SNMP management information base (MIB) file to a specified location on your local PC or workstation. The file is saved as a text file. You can e-mail the file to your Sun support representative to help diagnose problems with the library. 1. Select Tools > Diagnostics, 2. Click the Library folder on the device tree. The Library screen appears. 3. Click the TransferFile tab.
SNMP Configuration and Usage Tasks 4. Click Transfer. The Save popup appears. 5. Browse to the directory where you want to save the file, and enter the file name in the File Name field. Be sure to give it a .txt suffix. 6. Click Save. The data is saved to the specified file, and the Transferred Successful popup appears. 7. Click OK to dismiss the popup.
CHAPTER 9 Manual Operations When in manual mode of operation, the library is unavailable for host access. This may be because the library has experienced an unrecoverable error or a library component requires service or installation. When the library is in this mode, cartridge mounts and dismounts require human intervention. Library Safety Thoroughly review the safety precautions in this section before attempting to enter the library. It is essential that you follow proper safety procedures at all times.
Manual Operation Tasks Manual Operation Tasks Manual library tasks are divided into the following categories: 310 ■ “General Library Operation Tasks” on page 311 ■ “Cartridge Handling Tasks” on page 320 SL500 User’s Guide • July 2008 Revision: KA • 96116
General Library Operation Tasks General Library Operation Tasks Task Page Power Off the Library 312 Power On the Library 313 Return the Library to Ready Status 314 Open the Front Door (With Power) 315 Open the Front Door (Without Power) 316 Secure the Front Door (With Power) 318 Secure the Front Door (Without Power) 319 96116 • Revision: KA Chapter 9 Manual Operations 311
General Library Operation Tasks ▼ Power Off the Library Caution – Possible equipment or cartridge damage or data loss. If you power-off the library without performing the following procedure, you risk possible equipment or cartridge damage or loss of data. 1. Make sure all jobs have completed processing. 2. Quiesce the library to make sure the library and tape drives are not in use. Note – Refer to your client server software publication for instructions. 3.
General Library Operation Tasks ▼ Power On the Library To power on the library: 1. Close and lock the front door if the door is open. 2. Press the power switch (on the top right corner of the back of the library) to the ON (1) position.
General Library Operation Tasks ▼ Return the Library to Ready Status To return the library to ready status: 1. Make sure cartridges are inserted correctly in the storage cells or tape drives and that they do not block the path of the X table assembly. 2. Close the door and lock it by turning the key counterclockwise; put the key in a safe place. 3. Make sure the power switch are set to the ON position (1). 4.
General Library Operation Tasks ▼ Open the Front Door (With Power) To open the front door when library power exists: 1. Press the Open Door button on the keypad. The software allows the current job to complete. The software retracts the robot into the robotic unit to prevent the robot from being damaged and to prepare it for servicing. 2. When the Open Door indicator turns on, use the key to open the door.
General Library Operation Tasks ▼ Open the Front Door (Without Power) To open the front door when no library power exists: Note – You must manually move the robotics park lever (beneath the facade and to the bottom left of the keypad) to the left position so that you can open the door with the key. Under normal conditions, the lever signifies that the robot is parked inside the robotics unit at the top of the library, and the door can be safely opened.
General Library Operation Tasks Warning – Possible Physical Injury. Possible injury to finger: Make sure that your finger is completely to the left in the next step so that it will not be pinched when the door locking lever extends as shown in the lower picture. 3. While using one hand to move the robotics park lever to the left, use your other hand to unlock the door with the key.
General Library Operation Tasks ▼ Secure the Front Door (With Power) To secure the front door when library power exists, push it closed and use the key to lock it.
General Library Operation Tasks ▼ Secure the Front Door (Without Power) To secure the front door when no library power exists: 1. Remove the robotic facade from the top of the library by gently pulling the facade from side to side to pull the ball studs away from the clips. You might have to use a screwdriver to gently pry it off. Caution – Possible component damage: Note the door locking lever protruding from the top of the door. Do not let it hit the robotics park lever when you close the door. 2.
Cartridge Handling Tasks Cartridge Handling Tasks 320 Task Page Locate and Remove a Cartridge 321 Insert Cartridges into Storage Cells 322 Insert a Cartridge into a Tape Drive 324 Remove a Cartridge from a Tape Drive 325 Remove a Cartridge from the Gripper Assembly 327 Replace a Cleaning Cartridge 325 SL500 User’s Guide • July 2008 Revision: KA • 96116
Cartridge Handling Tasks ▼ Locate and Remove a Cartridge To locate a particular cartridge inside the library: 1. Open the door. 2. Locate the particular cartridge by its VOLID (volume ID) label and storage cell. 3. Remove the cartridge from the cell by sliding the cartridge out. 4. Close the library door.
Cartridge Handling Tasks ▼ Insert Cartridges into Storage Cells Depending on the version and configuration of your library, some storage cells cannot be used. See Appendix A, “SL500 Wall Diagrams and Specifications” for details. Note – You do not have to insert a cartridge into every storage cell. The library automatically audits cartridges and empty cells as part of its initialization routine. Note – LTO cartridges can be placed in either LTO arrays or mixed-media arrays.
Cartridge Handling Tasks 2. Insert as many cartridges into the library as you want and as your configuration allows, making sure you seat them all the way into the storage cells. . FIGURE 9-1 Insert Mixed Media Cartridges into Arrays 1. SDLT/DLT-S4 cartridge 2.
Cartridge Handling Tasks ▼ Insert a Cartridge into a Tape Drive Use this procedure to manually insert a cartridge into a tape drive. Note – LTO cartridges can be placed in either LTO arrays or mixed-media arrays. SDLT/DLT-S4 cartridges can only be placed in mixed-media arrays, not in LTO arrays. 1. Obtain the VOLID label, location, and tape drive number from the server console. 2. Open the door. 3. Locate the cartridge (see “Locate and Remove a Cartridge” on page 321).
Cartridge Handling Tasks ▼ Remove a Cartridge from a Tape Drive To manually remove a cartridge from a tape drive: 1. Obtain the tape drive number from the server console. 2. Open the door and locate the appropriate tape drive. Caution – Possible data loss. Failure to perform the next step could result in data loss. 3. Press the Unload button on the tape drive and wait approximately 12 seconds until the operation completes.
Cartridge Handling Tasks Note – If you store the cartridge in an empty storage cell, you must reinitialize the library and update the tape management’s database (see “Return the Library to Ready Status” on page 314). 6. Close the library door.
Cartridge Handling Tasks ▼ Remove a Cartridge from the Gripper Assembly The hand assembly can be in any position when the library loses power. Before you can remove the cartridge, the hand assembly must be facing the front left arrays and aligned with an empty storage cell. See “Open the Front Door (Without Power)” on page 316. If the hand assembly is facing right: 1. Gently turn the hand to the left. 2.
Cartridge Handling Tasks 6. Remove the cartridge from the storage cell, or leave it there. FIGURE 9-5 Manual Release Screw 2 1 2 3 L204_227 1. Gripper belt and pulleys 2. Release screw 3.
Cartridge Handling Tasks ▼ Replace a Cleaning Cartridge Cleaning cartridges have a limited life span. Refer to your tape drive publication to determine how many times a cleaning cartridge should be used. When the usage count exceeds its limit, you must replace it with a new one. You can use the SL Console to eject the cleaning cartridge to the CAP. To replace a cleaning cartridge: 1. Open the door. 2. Remove the expired cleaning cartridge from its reserved cell. 3.
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APPENDIX A SL500 Wall Diagrams and Specifications This appendix provides the following diagrams and tables: ■ “LTO Configurations” on page 332 ■ “Mixed-Media Configurations” on page 337 ■ “Specifications” on page 342 Use the legend in TABLE A-1 for all diagrams in this appendix. Note – Your tape management software might conflict with the following information. Refer to your software publication for unique information.
LTO Configurations LTO Configurations The following figures show LTO storage cell and tape drive locations. ■ ■ ■ ■ 332 FIGURE A-1, “Base Module LTO Cells” on page 333 shows a library with only a Base Module. FIGURE A-2, “LTO Cell Locations for Firmware Site Mapping” on page 334 shows a library with a Base Module that has nine reserved cells, one Drive Expansion Module, and one Cartridge Expansion Module.
LTO Configurations FIGURE A-1 Base Module LTO Cells COLUMNS 1 2 3 COLUMN 4 LEFT SIDE WALL 1 5 REAR WALL R O W S M O D U L E COLUMNS 9 6 7 8 RIGHT SIDE WALL Robot Park Zone CAP R O W S 1 1 1 2 3 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 4 5 6 4 5 7 8 9 7 8 9 1 2 6 7 8 9 7 8 L204_004 96116 • Revision: KA Appendix A SL500 Wall Diagrams and Specifications 333
LTO Configurations FIGURE A-2 LTO Cell Locations for Firmware Site Mapping COLUMNS 1 2 COLUMN 3 4 LEFT SIDE WALLS 1 5 REAR WALLS R O W S M O D U L E COLUMNS 9 6 7 8 RIGHT SIDE WALLS R O W S Robot Park Zone CAP 1 1 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 1 4 5 6 2 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 7 8 CAP M O D U L E 2 1 Expansion Identification Label 4 5 6 2 4 5 6 4 5 7 8 9 3 7 8 9 6 7 8 10 11 12 4 10 11 12 9 10 CAP M O D U L E 3 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 4 5 6
LTO Configurations FIGURE A-3 LTO Cell Locations for SCSI Element Numbering Mapping COLUMNS 1 2 3 COLUMNS 4 COLUMNS 9 LEFT SIDE WALLS 5 REAR WALLS 6 7 8 RIGHT SIDE WALLS Robot Park Zone M O D U L E CAP 8 17 26 35 44 53 1 1 5 1 1 62 7 16 25 34 43 52 61 65 77 89 101 113 125 137 64 CAP 2 6 Expansion Identification Label M O D U L E 3 4 2 5 15 76 88 100 112 124 136 148 149 160 171 182 220 231 242 16 241 252 25 6 7 8 CAP 193 202 211 M O D
LTO Configurations FIGURE A-4 LTO Cells for Back Wall of Cartridge Expansion Module Base or Drive Expansion Module Installed Above CEM 9 COLUMNS 10 Base or Drive Expansion Module Installed Above CEM 11 9 1 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 COLUMNS 10 11 No Module Installed Below CEM Cartridge Expansion Module Installed Below CEM Cartridge Expansion Module Installed Above CEM Cartridge Expansion Module Installed Above CEM 9 COLUMNS 10 9 11 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9
Mixed-Media Configurations Mixed-Media Configurations The following figures show mixed-media storage cell and tape drive locations. ■ ■ ■ ■ FIGURE A-5, “Base Module Mixed-Media Cells” on page 338 shows a library with only a Base Module. FIGURE A-6, “Mixed-Media Firmware Cell Mapping” on page 339 shows a library with a Base Module that has eight reserved cells, one Drive Expansion Module, and one Cartridge Expansion Module.
Mixed-Media Configurations FIGURE A-5 Base Module Mixed-Media Cells COLUMNS 1 2 3 COLUMN 4 COLUMNS 9 LEFT SIDE WALL 5 REAR WALL R O W S 6 7 8 RIGHT SIDE WALL Robot Park Zone M O D U L E 3 3 4 4 5 5 1 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 CAP R O W S 1 3 2 4 3 5 4 6 L204_558 338 SL500 User’s Guide • July 2008 Revision: KA • 96116
Mixed-Media Configurations FIGURE A-6 Mixed-Media Firmware Cell Mapping COLUMNS 1 2 3 COLUMN 4 COLUMNS 9 LEFT SIDE WALLS 5 REAR WALLS R O W S 6 7 8 RIGHT SIDE WALLS R O W S Robot Park Zone CAP M O D U L E 1 1 2 2 3 2 3 1 4 4 5 5 2 6 1 1 3 4 6 7 7 8 8 CAP 1 1 1 2 M O D U L E 2 1 2 Expansion Identification Label 3 4 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 5 7 8 7 8 6 9 8 3 9 4 10 7 10 CAP M O D U L E 3 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 1 3 3 4 2 4 4 5 3 5 6 4
Mixed-Media Configurations FIGURE A-7 Mixed-Media SCSI Element Numbering Mapping COLUMNS 1 2 COLUMN 3 4 COLUMNS 9 LEFT SIDE WALLS 5 REAR WALLS R O W S 6 7 8 RIGHT SIDE WALLS R O W S Robot Park Zone CAP M O D U L E 7 15 23 1 31 39 47 1 0 4 1 1 6 14 22 30 38 46 54 CAP 55 65 75 85 95 2 105 115 5 Expansion Identification Label M O D U L E 3 4 12 2 64 74 84 94 125 134 143 152 5 104 114 124 182 191 200 13 CAP M O D U L E 3 161 168 175 133 142
Mixed-Media Configurations FIGURE A-8 Mixed-Media Cells for Back Wall of Cartridge Expansion Module Base or Drive Expansion Module Installed Above CEM 9 COLUMNS 10 Base or Drive Expansion Module Installed Above CEM 11 9 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 COLUMNS 10 11 8 No Module Installed Below CEM Cartridge Expansion Module Installed Below CEM Cartridge Expansion Module Installed Above CEM Cartridge Expansion Module Installed Above CEM 9 COLUMNS 10 11 9 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5
Specifications Specifications The following pages provide the following specifications: ■ “Library and Rack Dimensions” on page 343 ■ “Library and Rack Clearances” on page 344 ■ “Library Component Weights” on page 345 ■ “Library Environment Specifications” on page 345 ■ “Power Specifications” on page 346 For more specific tape drive and cartridge information, refer to the vendor Web site or documentation.
Specifications FIGURE A-9 Library and Rack Dimensions 6 1 5 2 3 4 L204_045 1. 48.3 cm (19.0 in.) width of front of Base Module with flange 2. 35.6 cm (14.0 in.) height of Base Module 3. 35.6 cm (14.0 in.) height of expansion module 4. 46.5 cm (18.3 in.) distance between rack holes 5. Original design modules: 60.9 cm (24.0 in.) to 86.4 cm (34.0 in.), optimally 74 cm (29 in.) front to rear rack mounting distance EZ install modules: 55.9 cm (22.0 in.) to 78.7 cm (31.0 in.), optimally 66 cm (26 in.
Specifications FIGURE A-10 Library and Rack Clearances SERVICE AREA 1 2 TOP VIEW OF LIBRARY 3 6 7 SERVICE AREA 4 5 L204_235 1. 60.9 cm (2 ft) minimum service clearance behind the library or rack 2. 81.0 cm (31.9 in.) depth of Base Module from front mounting plane to back of tape drives 3. 76.2 cm (30.0 in.) depth of original design Base Module 71.4 cm (28.1 in.) depth of EZ install Base Module (with optional extensions, depths up to 94 cm [37 in.]) 4. 3.8 cm (1.5 in.
Specifications Library Component Weights The following table lists the weights of the library, tape drives and trays, and cartridges. TABLE A-2 Library Component Weights Component Weight Base module with 1 power supply, 2 LTO tape drives, and robotics unit 44.5 kg (98.0 lb) Drive expansion module (DEM) with one power supply and four LTO tape drives 41.3 kg (91.0 lb) Cartridge expansion module (CEM) 20.1 kg (44.2 lb) Robotics unit 10.1 kg (22.2 lb) Power supply 2.3 kg (5.
Specifications Power Specifications The following tables list power specifications for the modules and tape drives. TABLE A-4 Power for Library Without Tape Drives Input voltage 100–240 VAC, single phase Frequency 50/60 Hz Maximum library power consumption 1.4 A @ 120 V 0.
APPENDIX B Cartridge Information This appendix provides detailed information about the cartridges that can be used in the SL500 library. Handling Cartridges Improper handling of cartridges can result in a loss of data or damage to a library component. To handle a cartridge correctly: ■ Make sure the leader is latched every time you pick up a cartridge. ■ Keep cartridges clean. ■ Inspect a cartridge before each use, and never put a damaged cartridge into a tape drive or library.
Inspecting Cartridges Inspecting Cartridges A defective or dirty cartridge can damage a tape drive. Always inspect a cartridge before you insert it into a tape drive or a library.
Ordering Cartridges and Labels Color cartridges are approved only if the measured reflection density is greater than 0.1 as measured by an X-rite 404G color reflection densitometer. For more information about colored cartridges, contact your Sun support representative. Color measurements are: Bandwidth ANSI Status T Wide band (380 to 780 nm) Measuring range Density (0.00 to 2.50) D Accuracy ±0.02 D Repeatability ±0.01 D Aperture diameter 3.4 mm (0.13 in.
LTO (Ultrium) Cartridges LTO (Ultrium) Cartridges The following sections describe LTO cartridges. FIGURE B-1 LTO Cartridge Components 4 1 3 2 L204_019 1. Write-protect switch (data cartridge has red switch, cleaning cartridge has gray switch) 2. Volume ID label (barcode to hub side of cartridge) 3. Access door 4. Leader pin Valid Labels LTO cartridge labels have six or eight characters (see the following note). The last two characters are the Media ID (L1, L2, L3, L4, LT, LU and CU).
LTO (Ultrium) Cartridges Discuss whether you want six or eight characters with your service representative. The representative can set what characters are available with the “orientlabel print” and “orientlabel” host commands from the command line interface.
LTO (Ultrium) Cartridges FIGURE B-2 LTO Cartridge Labels 1 2 3 4 0 0 1 C L N U 0 1 9 N 5 J C 7 L2 CU LT 9 N 5 J H 8 D G L2 L204_214 1. LTO Generation 2 data cartridge label. Note: Generation 3 data cartridge labels are “L3.”; Generation 4 data cartridge labels are “L4.” 2. LTO Generation 2 Diagnostics cartridge label 3. LTO Universal cleaning cartridge label 4.
LTO (Ultrium) Cartridges Labels must be attached as shown in the following figure. FIGURE B-3 Apply the Utrium Cartridge Label 1 L204_020 1. Volume number label Write-protect Switch You can set the write-protect switch so the cartridge is write-enabled. Slide the switch to reveal the “open lock” symbol to write-enable the tapes. In this position, the tape drive can write as well as read data. This setting is recommended when inserting cartridges into the tape library.
LTO (Ultrium) Cartridges FIGURE B-4 Set the LTO Write-Protect Switch 3.
SDLT/DLT-S4 Cartridges SDLT/DLT-S4 Cartridges Note – Your robotics unit must be part number 314558705 or higher to read SDLT cartridge labels. The following sections describe SDLT/DLT-S4 cartridges. FIGURE B-5 SDLT Cartridge Components 1 5 2 3 4 L204_564 1. Tape leader 2. SDLT cartridge identifier tab 3. Access door 4. Volume serial number (VOLID) label 5. Read/Write protect switch Note – DLTtape S4 cartridges are black in color.
SDLT/DLT-S4 Cartridges Labels must be attached as shown in the following figure. FIGURE B-6 Apply the SDLT Cartridge Label 1 L204_565 1. Volume number label Note: Consult Quantum documentation regarding application of labels for DLTtape S4 tapes. Valid Labels SDLT/DLT-S4 cartridge labels have six, seven, or eight characters (see the following note). The last character is the media ID (S, 2 or 4). CLN or DG are the first characters on the cleaning or diagnostic label.
SDLT/DLT-S4 Cartridges Note – Discuss whether you want six or seven characters with your service representative. The representative can set what characters are available with the “orientlabel print” and “orientlabel” host commands from the command line interface. TABLE 0-1 SDLT/DLT-S4 Cartridge Codes Label Type of Cartridge S SDLT 220/320 data cartridge 2 SDLT 600 data cartridges 4 DLTtape S4 data cartridges CLN + S SDLT cleaning cartridge.
SDLT/DLT-S4 Cartridges FIGURE B-7 SDLT Cartridge Labels 3. SDLT 320/600 diagnostic label Note: DLT-S4 diagnostic cartridge labels are “DG + 4.” 4. SDLT 320/600 cleaning label Note: You may use SDLT “CLN + S” cleaning labels for DLT-S4 drives. Write-Protect Switch You can set the write-protect switch so the cartridge is write-enabled. Slide the switch to reveal the orange indicator to write-enable the tapes. In this position, the tape drive can write as well as read data.
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Cartridge Handling Tasks ▼ Apply a Label to a Cartridge Cartridge labels reflect the cartridge media and usage. If your cartridges were not ordered with labels already applied, you must apply them yourself. You must correctly label all cartridges for library use. Caution – Possible misread of volume number label: Make sure the edges of the labels do not curl; curling causes the cartridges to stick in the tape drive loader and the robot to misread the label.
APPENDIX C Web-launched SL Console Server The Web-launched SL Console is a standard feature of the SL500 and is included on a CD shipped with each library. It enables the SL Console to be installed on a centralized Web server. Individual clients can then use a supported Web browser to download and log in to the Web-launched SL Console. The Web-launched SL Console is deployed as a Java WebARchive (.war) file.
Server Installation and Management Server Installation and Management Installation and management of the Web-launched SL Console server involves the following procedures: ▼ ■ “Download the Java System Web Server” on page 362 ■ “Install the Sun Java System Web Server” on page 366 ■ “Log in to the Java System Web Server Administration Console” on page 370 ■ “Install and Deploy the Web-launched SL Console” on page 373 ■ “Start the Web-launched SL Console” on page 379 ■ “Update the Web-launched SL
Server Installation and Management 3. On the Sun Java System Web Server screen (this will vary according to your selection in the previous step), scroll down to verify the list of supported platforms, and click Download. 4. In the Sun Download Center Login screen, enter your Username and Password, and click Login.
Server Installation and Management Note – If you do not already have an account, click Register Now and follow the instructions to create one. 5. In the Sun Download Center screen, make the following selections: ■ 364 Click the Accept License Agreement radio button.
Server Installation and Management ■ Click the Sun Java System Web Server link that corresponds to your server platform. 6. In the popup, click Save to Disk, to save the compressed archive file to a directory of your choice, and click OK. Note – This process may take several minutes. 7. Use the appropriate extraction utility (for example, gunzip, pkunzip) to extract the Sun Java System Web Server files to a directory of your choice.
Server Installation and Management ▼ Install the Sun Java System Web Server Use this procedure to install the Java System Web Server, if it is not already installed on your server. 1. In the directory where you have extracted the Sun Java System Web Server files, double-click or execute from a command line the setup file (setup or setup.exe, depending on your platform).
Server Installation and Management 3. On the Software License Agreement screen, click the Yes radio button, and click Next. 4. On the Select Installation Directory screen, specify the directory where you want the Web Server installed, and click Next.
Server Installation and Management 5. On the Type of Installation screen, click Express, and click Next. 6. On the Administration Server Settings screen, specify a secure password for the admin user, and click Next.
Server Installation and Management 7. On the Ready to Install screen, review the installation information and click Install Now. The installation begins, and screen with a progress bar is displayed. 8. On the Installation Complete screen, review the information and write down the Administration Console URL specified in #2 under “Next Steps. You will need this in the next procedure. 9. Click Finish to exit the setup program.
Server Installation and Management ▼ Log in to the Java System Web Server Administration Console 1. Start the Sun Java System Web Server, if it is not already running: ■ ■ On Windows—Click Start > All Programs > Sun Microsystems >Web Server 7.0 > Start Administration Server. On Solaris—Open a terminal window, and type the following: sudo /opt/webserver7/admin-server/bin/startserv Note – Wait several minutes for the server to start. 2.
Server Installation and Management 4. In the Web browser where you opened the Admin Console URL, enter the admin User Name and Password, and click Log in.
Server Installation and Management 5. The Common Tasks screen appears.
Server Installation and Management ▼ Install and Deploy the Web-launched SL Console Note – Before you perform this activity, you must obtain the Web-launched SL Console installation CD. 1. On the server, insert the Web-launched SL Console installation CD in the CD drive. 2. Log in to the Sun Java System Web Server administration console. See “Log in to the Java System Web Server Administration Console” on page 370 for details. 3. On the Common Tasks screen, click Add Web Application. 4.
Server Installation and Management ■ 374 Click OK.
Server Installation and Management 5. On the Web Applications screen, click Save.
Server Installation and Management 6. On the updated Web Applications screen, click the Deployment Pending link in the upper-right corner. 7. On the Configuration Deployment screen, click Deploy.
Server Installation and Management 8. On the Results screen, click Close.
Server Installation and Management 9. The Web Applications screen displays a message that the application has been added successfully. You can click the Home button in the upper-right corner to return to the Common Tasks screen.
Server Installation and Management ▼ Start the Web-launched SL Console 1. Log in to the Sun Java System Web Server administration console. See “Log in to the Java System Web Server Administration Console” on page 370 for details. 2. On the Common Tasks screen, click Start/Stop Instances.
Server Installation and Management 3. On the Configuration Instances screen, click the checkbox next to the local instance of the Web-launched SL Console server, and click Start. The Web-launched SL Console application instances are started, and screen with a progress bar is displayed. 4. On the Results screen, click Close.
Server Installation and Management ▼ Update the Web-launched SL Console You can update the Web-launched SL Console while it is running. Updates are automatically propagated to the clients when they retrieve the Web-launched SL Console application from the server. Note – Before you perform this activity, you must obtain the Web-launched SL Console update CD. 1. On the server, insert the Web-launched SL Console update CD in the CD drive. 2. Log in to the Sun Java System Web Server administration console.
Server Installation and Management 4. On the General Properties screen, click the Web Applications tab. 5. On the Web Applications screen, click the checkbox next to the /opel URI, and click Update. 6.
Server Installation and Management ■ Web Application Location: Click the Browse button and browse to the location of the opel.war file on the update CD. ■ Leave all other fields as the defaults. ■ Click OK. The server update begins, and screen with a progress bar is displayed.
Server Installation and Management 7. On the Web Applications screen, click the Deployment Pending link in the upper right corner. 8. On the Configuration Deployment screen, click Deploy. The deployment begins, and screen with a progress bar is displayed.
Server Installation and Management 9. In the Results screen, click Close to return to the Web Applications screen.
Common Problems and Solutions Common Problems and Solutions This section describes solutions to some common problems with the installation and maintenance of the Java System Web Server. Windows 2000 Sun Java System Web Server Installation Errors Windows MSVCP60.dll Error If you are installing on a Windows 2000 platform that does not include the Microsoft Visual C v6 runtime DLL, MSVCP60.
Common Problems and Solutions The Web server installation log will include errors similar to the following: ▼ Remedy for Windows MSVCP60.dll Error Use this procedure to solve the Windows MSVCP60.dll error. 1. Perform a Web search for the following string: msvcp60.dll download 2. Download the DLL file to the /winnt/system32 directory. 3. Delete the directory where you partially installed the Java System Web Server on the failed installation. 4.
Common Problems and Solutions ▼ Solaris 9 & 10 Sun Java System Web Server Installation Errors Java Home Error If you cannot start the server instance and you see errors claiming your HotSpot start failed and your JVM could not be found, you need to change the Java Home configuration of your Sun Java System Web Server. ▼ Remedy for Solaris Java Home Error Use this procedure to solve the Java Home error. 1. Log in to the Sun Java System Web Server administration console.
Common Problems and Solutions 4. In Java Home, enter the directory where your JDK/JRE is installed. For example: /usr/java Note – You may also need to change permissions on the top-level directory where you installed the Sun Java System Web Server. In order for a non-root user to start a server instance, the user must be able to write to the server directory.
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Glossary A access door A door on the front of a library through which service personnel or operators can access the interior of the library. Synonymous with front door. adaptor card See MPW/RLW card or MPU2 card. array (1) A section of vertical or horizontal tape cartridge receptacles inside a library. (2) A molded unit that holds multiple cartridges.
cleaning cartridge A tape cartridge that contains special material to clean the tape path in a transport or tape drive. LTO cleaning cartridges labels have “CLN” prefixes. CLI Command line interface. CompactPCI (cPCI®) Industry standard bus used for card-to-card bus expansion. containment box A box in the SL500 robotics unit that holds the Z flex cable. The cable retracts into the box as the X table is raised.
gripper The portion of the hand assembly that grasps and holds a cartridge. H hand assembly A part of the library robot whose function is to grasp cartridges and move them between storage cells and tape drives. A bar-code scanner on the hand assembly reads cartridge volume labels. host audit The process of updating the cartridge VOLIDs and locations (collected by a security audit) in a host CDS. This audit is initiated by a host command.
put An activity in which a robot places a cartridge into a storage cell or tape drive. PWA Printed wiring assembly. R rack unit (u) A standard unit of measurement of vertical space inside a rack-mount cabinet. One u equals 44.5 mm (1.75 in.). retraction handle A handle used to manually retract the Z flex cable into its containment box. RLC card The library controller card. RLM card The backplane for the Base Module. RLW/MPW card A SCSI interface for the SL500 library.
T tape cartridge A container holding magnetic tape that can be processed without separating the tape from the container. The library uses data, diagnostic, and cleaning cartridges. These cartridges are not interchangeable. tape drive An electromechanical device that moves magnetic tape and includes mechanisms for writing and reading data to and from the tape.
Z suspension cables Four cables used to lift and lower the X table assembly between the library modules.
Index A ACTIVE indicator 14 audits described 252–253 full library 275–276 physical 252, 275–276, 277–278 range of cells 277–278 tasks 274–280 verified 253, 279–280 auto clean (drive) described 63 automated mode (library) described 57 determining 58 ejecting a cartridge through the CAP 87 entering a cartridge through the CAP 85 tape management software and 25 tasks 65–118 B Base Module location 3 LTO capacity 5 LTO wall diagrams 333 mixed-media capacity 9 mixed-media wall diagrams 338 C CAP operations summ
cleaning cartridges described 63 ejecting expired 63, 109 entering 107 listing 111 replacing 329 status 63 clearance specifications (library) 344 components (library) back 3 front 2 configurations (library) LTO 5 mixed-media 9 controls and indicators ACTIVE 14 EJECT OK 14 FAULT 14 keypad 11 Library Active 12 Open CAP 13 Open Door 13 power supply 10 RLC card 14 Service Required 13 Service Robot 12 Standby 14 D diagnostic cartridges ejecting 109 entering 107 labels 350 library self-tests and 250 diagnostic m
H health indicators 59 host interfaces partitioned libraries and 174, 176, 201, 203, 204 J Java System Web Server downloading 362–365 installing 366–369 logging in to the console 370–372 L Library Active indicator 12 library configuration displaying 68, 72 Library Console. See SL Console library controller properties 71 library events 249 library events. See Also event monitors.
LTO configuration Base Module wall diagrams 333 Cartridge Expansion Module wall diagrams 336 library internal addressing 334 library SCSI addresses 335 M Management Information Base. See MIB Management Information Base. See MIB file.
SL Console Help accessing 55 described 55 navigation 55 SL Console reports 53–54 generating 53 Media Drive Events Report 103 Options Bar 54 types 53 SLC.
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