Users Guide

Taking the library online and offline .... 73
Conducting a library inventory ...... 73
Unlocking the cartridge magazine ..... 73
Configuring the library ......... 74
Managing user access ......... 74
Configuring physical and logical library
settings .............. 77
Configuring network settings ...... 80
Configuring encryption settings for a
non-encrypted-licensed library ...... 81
Configuring date and time settings .... 83
Configuring email notifications ...... 84
Configuring trap notifications ...... 85
Uploading and configuring the SSL certificate 88
Saving and restoring configuration settings .. 89
Servicing the library .......... 91
Library logs ............ 91
Downloading logs .......... 92
Resetting the library and drives ..... 93
Updating library and drive firmware .... 93
Usage statistics ........... 95
Media ............... 97
Data cartridges ............. 97
Cartridge compatibility ......... 99
LTO type M cartridge (M8) ........ 99
Write once, read many (WORM) cartridges ... 100
WORM media ............ 100
Data security on WORM media ...... 100
WORM media errors .......... 100
Requirements for WORM capability ..... 100
Cleaning cartridge............ 101
Bar code labels ............. 101
Guidelines for the use of bar code labels ... 102
Write-Protect switch ........... 103
Cartridge care and handling ........ 103
Provide training ........... 103
Ensure proper packaging ........ 104
Provide proper acclimation and environmental
conditions ............. 104
Perform a thorough inspection ...... 105
Handle the cartridge carefully ....... 105
Examples of cartridge problems ...... 106
Environmental and shipping specifications for tape
cartridges .............. 106
Troubleshooting .......... 107
How the library reports problems ...... 107
Library error message content ........ 108
Diagnosing a problem .......... 108
Isolating problems ............ 111
Installation and configuration problems .... 112
Interpreting front panel LEDs ........ 113
Reseating cables ............ 114
Emailing logs ............. 115
Service procedures ......... 117
ITDT-SE ............... 117
Contacting Dell technical support....... 117
Removal and replacement procedures 119
Required tools ............. 119
Replacing a defective cartridge magazine .... 119
Unlocking the cartridge magazine manually ... 119
Appendix A. Error codes ...... 121
Library error codes ........... 121
Drive error codes ............ 131
Web User Interface error messages ...... 131
Trap definitions (types) .......... 134
Appendix B. TapeAlert flags ..... 135
TapeAlert flags supported by the library .... 135
TapeAlert flags supported by the Ultrium tape
drive ................ 137
Appendix C. Sense data ....... 141
Sense Key definitions........... 141
Library sense data............ 141
Tape drive sense data .......... 143
Appendix D. Library Configuration
Form ............... 151
Appendix E. Accessibility ...... 155
Glossary ............. 157
Index ............... 175
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