HP StoreEver Enterprise Systems Library (ESL) G3 Tape Library User Guide HP Part Number: QN998-96133 Published: June 2014 Edition: 7
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Contents 1 Library overview.......................................................................................11 Hardware and firmware differences..........................................................................................12 Library features......................................................................................................................13 Density.............................................................................................................................
Creating partitions manually using Expert mode................................................................32 Modifying partitions...........................................................................................................35 Data Path Failover for partitions...........................................................................................37 Deleting partitions..............................................................................................................
Clear the registered Command View TL management station........................................................75 Robot failover.........................................................................................................................75 3 Operating the library................................................................................76 Logging on and off.................................................................................................................
Monitoring library configuration........................................................................................117 Working with the media usage report.................................................................................117 Monitoring sensor status...................................................................................................118 Accessing the sensor status dialog box...........................................................................
Initiating verification tests..................................................................................................144 Running the installation verification test..........................................................................144 Partial tests.................................................................................................................147 FRU operational tests...................................................................................................
Rolling back to the previous build package..........................................................................180 Updating drive firmware........................................................................................................181 Accessing the Update Drive Firmware window.....................................................................181 Downloading new drive firmware.......................................................................................
Typographic conventions.......................................................................................................218 Rack stability........................................................................................................................219 Customer self repair..............................................................................................................219 10 Documentation feedback.......................................................................
G Product Safety Statements.......................................................................260 Mechanical Locks.................................................................................................................260 Power Button on the Library Indicator Panel..............................................................................260 Glossary..................................................................................................261 Index....................................
1 Library overview The ESL G3 automates the retrieval, storage, and control of tape cartridges. Application software on the host can use the library robotics to mount cartridges into tape drives and retrieve them without operator intervention. The library can be installed on a solid or raised floor. It has a standard 19-inch rack footprint and can be placed in a standard server rack space.
A single robot library maximum configuration can accommodate: • 1 control module • 0 to 15 expansion modules • 102 to 12,006 cartridges • 1 to 192 tape drives A dual library maximum configuration can accommodate: • 1 control module • 2 to 16 expansion modules • 102 to 11,760 tape cartridges • 1 to 192 tape drives Hardware and firmware differences Libraries shipped before June 2012 with Control Module SKU QQ007A are likely to be Hardware Revision 1 (HW REV1).
Libraries shipped after May 2013 and running library firmware version 663H or later offer additional features and configuration options, including: • Support for HDEMs • A new command-line interface (CLI) • Anti-malware checks to make sure that firmware is certified by HP • Active/Active robots, when dual robots are present • More flexible drive placement among modules • Two new boards, the MCB2.0 and RCU2.
automatically transfer commands to the new path if the original path is lost. This transfer is invisible to most applications, avoiding the need for user intervention. IMPORTANT: Basic failover requires LTO-5 tape drives or later. Advanced failover requires LTO-6 drives or later, a supported host driver, and library firmware version 665H or later. Serviceability and reliability The library has extensive serviceability and reliability features.
• Tape drives • Cartridge storage • Operator panel • Power system • I/O Management Unit and Ethernet Expansion Blade (EEB) Figure 2 Front and back view of the control module 1. Magazines and cartridge slots 2. Control module front view 3. Control module back view 4. I/E station 5. Drive clusters 6. I/O management unit 7. Library management module 8. Power supplies 9. Picker 10.
• Cartridge storage • AC power compartment (required only if drives are added) If an EM contains only cartridges, all power is derived from the control module. Figure 3 Expansion module with location of 24–slot I/E station 1. Drive cluster (optional) location 2. Cartridge magazines location 3. I/E station 24–slot (optional) location 4. Door side 5. Drive side Figure 4 EM with location of 72–slot I/E station 1. Drive cluster (optional) location 2. Magazines location 3. Middle X-axis rail 4.
The 72–slot I/E station consists of two side-by-side 36–slot I/E stations that can operate as one 72–slot I/E station or can operate independently. Each 36–slot I/E station provides I/E capacity of 36 LTO cartridges in six removable magazines. NOTE: I/E stations are supported in all EMs, with the following exceptions in dual robot libraries: • The left parking module cannot contain an I/E station.
Figure 5 Library management module boards 1. Management control blade 2. Robotics control unit 3. Library motor drive (LMD) or Library power control (LPC1) Management control blade (MCB) The MCB is the primary point of intelligent management in the library. The MCB stores firmware and configuration data for itself as well as most other intelligent components in the library. It also contains the LMC, which enables local or remote users or hosts to operate, configure, and monitor the library.
Control management blade (CMB) The CMB performs unit status monitoring, including power and I/O present conditions. The CMB also enables you to update drive firmware without using a firmware update (FUP) tape. Ethernet expansion blade (EEB) The EEB provides Ethernet connectivity to each LTO drive for MCB-to-drive communication purposes only. The EEB is not in the data path. This EEB provides a control path to the drive for commands as well as facilitates taking drive logs and downloading drive firmware.
Keep in mind that as Extended I/E slots are used, less storage slots are available. You will need to initiate the move/import operations of tape cartridges into the extended I/E area for host access. Conversely, to move/export tape cartridges from Extended I/E area slots to the emptied physical I/E Station slots, you need to initiate the move/export operation from the user interface for physical access to the library. NOTE: By default, the Extended I/E feature is disabled.
(page 21). It contains 6 cartridge slots and provides flexibility when adding storage cartridges to a module. See Table 1 (page 21) for cartridge capacities. Figure 7 Magazine and drive locations in the control module (left) and on the control module access door (right) 1. Lower drive cluster 2. Upper drive cluster 3. Cartridge magazines 4. Middle X-axis rail 5. I/E station 6. I/E station cartridge magazines 7. Door side 8. Drive side 9. Lower drive ports 10. Drives or cartridge magazines 11.
interlocked stacking that enables easier storage of the media when they are removed from the library for external storage. Support for WORM The ESL G3 library supports WORM (write once, read many) technology in LTO-4 and later tape drives. WORM allows non-erasable data to be written once and provides extra data security by prohibiting accidental data erasure. Tape drives Tape drives are enclosed in a universal drive sled. You can hot swap and hot add all supported drives, regardless of type.
Operator panel The operator panel is located on the front of the control module and consists of the indicator panel and the OCP (see Figure 8 (page 23)). In the indicator panel, the buttons are for robot control and power, and the indicators provide library status. Figure 8 Operator panel 1. Status indicator 2. Power indicator/button 3. OCP 4. Robotics enabled indicator/button The OCP is the library navigation point and provides access to the LMC.
Starting demo mode To start the demo mode: 1. Log onto the library from the local OCP as the Service user. 2. Make sure that no applications are accessing the library. 3. If you are not already working from the physical library, from the View menu, click the name of the physical library. See “Viewing the physical library or a partition” (page 93) for more information on viewing the library. 4. Take the library offline. 5. Select Service→Start Demo. A Start Demo message appears. 6.
2 Modifying the library configuration Before you can manage your library from a remote Library Management Console (LMC) client, you must initially configure the library from the Operator Control Panel (OCP) on the library itself by either running the Setup Wizard command or using individual configuration commands from the Setup menu. After the initial setup, you can use either the OCP or the LMC to modify your library configuration. The Setup menu includes most of the configuration commands.
To enable licenses: 1. Log on as an administrator. 2. If you are not already working from the physical library, select it from the View menu. 3. From the menu bar, click Setup→Licenses. NOTE: To perform this procedure from the Setup Wizard, select Setup→Setup Wizard, then click Next until the Licenses dialog box appears. Only run the Setup Wizard to perform initial library configuration. Use other appropriate menu options to modify the configuration. The Licenses dialog box appears.
For more information, see “Working with partitions” (page 27). Working with partitions A partition is an abstraction of a single underlying physical library that presents the appearance of multiple, separate libraries for purposes of file management, access by multiple users, or dedication to one or more host applications. For example, you can choose to run one software application in one partition, and a different software application in a second partition.
Media ID checking Media ID checking policy restricts the movement of tape cartridges based on the media ID on the barcode label. This policy also helps you monitor the management of tapes and drives by the host applications. When you create or modify a partition, you can enable or disable the Media Type Checking option. If you choose to enable media type checking, you also can use the Media Checking Policy option to select from two modes of operation: Required or Not Required.
Table 4 Return media identifier behavior example Setting Volume serial number returned to host1 Disabled AB1234 Prefix L5AB1234 Suffix AB1234L5 Pass Through AB1234L5 1 Based on actual LTO-5 barcode: AB1234L5 For more information about configuring the Media Type Checking and Return Media Identifier settings, see “Creating partitions” (page 29). Working with library control paths You must define a control path for each library partition.
NOTE: You should run the Setup Wizard only when you initially configure the library. The Automatic radio button will be disabled if there are partitions already configured. This indicates that the Setup Wizard has already been run and you should create partitions by using Setup→Partitions. See “Creating partitions manually using Simple mode” (page 30) or “Creating partitions manually using Expert mode” (page 32).
NOTE: To perform this procedure from the Setup Wizard, select Setup→Setup Wizard, then click Next until the Partitions dialog box appears. Only run the Setup Wizard to perform initial library configuration. Use the appropriate other menu option to modify the configuration. 4. Click Create. The Partitions: Choose Creation Mode dialog box appears. 5. Select Simple, and then click Next. The Partitions: Choose Partition Properties dialog box appears. 6. 7.
10. Type the number of elements to include in the partition by specifying: • Number of drives • Number of storage slots • Number of I/E slots The quantity available for each type of resource indicates resources not yet assigned to existing partitions. 11. To continue, click Next. The Partitions - Summary Information dialog box appears. 12. Verify that the parameters you set are correct. 13. To create the partition, click Create. NOTE: After you click Create, the Cancel button becomes unavailable.
NOTE: If you are creating an Automated Media Pool (AMP) partition, do the following: a. Ensure that the AMP license is installed. b. Name the partition, select the slot magazines to include in the partition, and select the I/E station slots to include in the partition. c. Go to 7. If you are not creating an AMP, do the following: a. In the Name text box, type a name to describe the new partition. b. From the Drive Domain drop-down list, click the appropriate drive type. 7. To continue, click Next.
11. To assign a drive to the partition, select the appropriate check box. You can identify a drive by its serial number and location coordinates. For more information, see “Understanding location coordinates” (page 88). 12. To continue, click Next. The Partitions: Select Storage Slots dialog box appears.
25. Click Finish The Partitions dialog box lists the partition you just created. 26. If you are in the Setup Wizard, click Next to continue to IPv6 Configuration, or click Cancel to exit the Setup Wizard. If you are not in the Setup Wizard, click Close. Modifying partitions You can use the Modify process to change the allocation of drives and storage magazines in existing partitions without having to delete the entire partition and then recreate it.
a. b. c. 8. Select the appropriate value from the Media Barcode Label Type Restrictions. Select the Return Media Identifier. Enable or disable Automatic Drive Cleaning. Click Next. The Partitions: Select Drives dialog box appears. CAUTION: Deleting segments containing media will leave the media inaccessible unless the segments are re-assigned to another partition. 9. Select the location of one or more drives.
23. Click Next. The Partitions: Configure Drive Firmware Autoleveling dialog box appears. To download a new drive firmware image go to the next step, otherwise go to 25. 24. To download new drive firmware, see “Updating drive firmware” (page 181). 25. To enable autoleveling for the partition, perform the following steps: a. From the Drive Type drop-down list, click the type of drives that you want to list in the table.
NOTE: Advanced Data Path Failover can only be enabled on LTO-6 drives. Basic Data Path Failover can be enabled on both LTO-5 and LTO-6 drives. To disable Data Path Failover: 1. Log on as an administrator. 2. Click Setup→Partitions→Data Path Failover. The Data Path Failover (DPF) dialog box appears. 3. Click OK. Data Path Failover is now disabled.
NOTE: If the physical library is not offline, you receive a message that asks you whether you want to take the library offline and delete the partition. Click Yes. 6. The library deletes the selected partition. Repeat the process to delete another partition, or click Close. Selecting a partition control path To select a partition and configure the control path, perform the following steps: 1. Log on as an administrator. 2. From the main console, select Setup→Partitions→Control Path.
NOTE: If the partition is not offline, you will receive a message stating that the partition must be taken offline prior to performing the operation. Ensure backup applications are not currently using the partition. Click Yes to continue. Control Path Failover for partitions Control Path Failover (CPF) allows an alternate path for host access to the library control path. This allows for the library control path to still be accessed in the case of drive or fibre channel failure.
1. 2. 3. Log on as an administrator. Make sure that you are viewing the physical library. From the View menu or in the Managed Views region of the LMC, click the name of the physical library. Click Setup→Partitions→Configure. The Partitions dialog box displays a list of partitions currently configured within the library. 4. Click Create. The Partitions - Choose Creation Mode dialog box appears. 5. Select Expert, and then click Next. The Partitions - Choose Partition Properties dialog box appears. 6.
1. 2. 3. Log on as an administrator. Make sure that you are viewing the physical library. From the View menu or in the Managed Views region of the LMC, click the name of the physical library. Click Setup→Partitions→Automated Media Pool→Assign Media. The Assign Media: Select Partitions dialog box appears. 4. Select the partition that you want to remove media from, and select the partition that you want to assign or move media to. Then click OK. The final Assign Media from... dialog box appears. 5.
1. Use Table 5 (page 43) to assist you in completing the elements on the IPv4 Network Configuration dialog box. Table 5 IPv4 Network Configuration Information Element Description In the Host Settings area: DHCP If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is enabled on your network, select Enable to have DHCP automatically configure the library network settings. Enable makes the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway text boxes unavailable.
Table 5 IPv4 Network Configuration Information (continued) Element Description In the Port Settings area: Auto Negotiate Select Enable to have the library automatically negotiate port speeds. Enable makes the Speed options unavailable. Select Disable to make the Speed options available for you to manually set the port speed. Speed The port speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps). Speed options are available only if Auto Negotiate is disabled.
5. 6. Use the Hostname tab to specify a library name that can be used for remote connections to the library. Click Settings to display the Settings tab. 7. 8. Use the Settings tab to view the current IPv6 configuration settings. After you make the appropriate network configuration changes, click OK. A prompt appears informing you that network connectivity will be temporarily lost and asks whether you want to proceed. 9. Click Yes.
3. 4. Under Port Settings, choose to enable or disable Auto Negotiate. • If Auto Negotiate is enabled, the Port Speed defaults to 100. • If Auto Negotiate is disabled, select a Port Speed. Click OK. Configuring the host name using the Setup Wizard NOTE: Only run the Setup Wizard to perform initial library configuration. Thereafter, use the procedure “Setting up IPv6 network configuration” (page 44) to reconfigure the host name. To configure the IPv6 host name: 1.
5. 6. 7. • If the DNS Server has been configured through the LMC (Setup→DNS Configuration), type the valid alpha/numeric IP Addresses that are accessible from the library. You have the option of using one or two IP addresses. • If NTP is enabled and you no longer want to use this setting, click Disable. Use the Date drop-down lists to select the month, date, and year. Use the Time drop-down lists to select the hour, minute, and whether the time is A.M. or P.M.
NOTE: For newer libraries with the MCB Version 2 and using library firmware revision 680H or later, the menu dialog will be Setup→Network Configuration→Interface 1 and Setup→Network Configuration→Interface 1, for the two Ethernet ports on the MCB 2, respectively. • If IPv6 is disabled, the IPv4 Network Configuration dialog box appears. Proceed to “Setting up IPv4 network configuration” (page 42).
2. 3. 4. Click Setup→Network Configuration→Network Configuration. Type the appropriate value into the IP Address field. To change any other settings, type the appropriate values into the corresponding fields and select or clear the appropriate radio boxes. A Warning message appears, explaining that you are changing the network configuration from a remote client, and that the connection to the library will be lost until you restart the remote client. 5. 6.
IMPORTANT: If tapes written in FIPS compliant partitions are to be verified, then the Data Verification partition must be configured for LME. If the FIPS feature has been enabled and the Data Verification partition has not been configured for LME, it will not be a FIPS compliant partition. If this is the case, the library administrator must have processes in place to ensure tapes written within FIPS compliant partitions are never loaded into the Data Verification partition.
a. b. c. d. e. Click the LMC tab. In the Remote Access section, enable or disable by selecting the appropriate radio button, then select or clear the box to indicate whether or not to Use SSL. In the Callback section, type in the starting and ending port ranges. In the Remove Service Login section, enable or disable the feature by selecting the appropriate radio button.
Setting up or changing e-mail configuration To set up or change the e-mail configuration: 1. Log on as an administrator. 2. Make sure that you are viewing the physical library. From the View menu or in the Managed Views region of the LMC, click the name of the physical library. 3. Click Setup→Notifications→SMTP Email Configuration. The SMTP Email Configuration dialog box appears. 4. In the SMTP Server text box, type the IPv4 or IPv6 address of the SMTP server (for example, 192.16.96.201). CAUTION: 5.
8. Confirm that the library displays a message indicating that the test completed successfully, and that the library sends a test message to the specified e-mail address. The subject of the test message should be Test email from ESL G3 Series Library. and the message text should include the library name, version, and serial number, along with the date and time that the message was sent. 9. To finish, click OK. Testing current e-mail configuration To test the current e-mail configuration: 1.
Table 6 Severity Levels Assigned to Issues: (continued) Severity Level Description investigate the condition and correct the problem when possible. Warnings also can provide helpful information, such as indicating that a door is open. Examples of warning situations include a FRU that is functioning less reliably, or a temperature threshold that has been reached that does not affect reliable operations.
9. Setup the rules. a. Click Setup→Notifications→System Setup. The System Setup Notifications dialog box appears with the Contact Information tab displayed. b. Click the Rules tab. This dialog box shows all notification recipients that are set up currently in the LMC. c. The remaining steps in this procedure guide you through setting up new e-mail notification recipients. To delete an existing e-mail address, click the e-mail address in the Send Email To column, and then click Delete. 10.
11. In the Email Address text box, type the e-mail address that you want to receive notifications. NOTE: Do not enter more than one address in the Email Address text box. 12. In the Choose Severity box, click the severity level you want to assign to this e-mail address. NOTE: If you are using the remote client LMC, you can assign more than one severity level. While pressing the CTRL key, click the severity levels you want to assign. The OCP on the library enables you to select only one severity level. 13.
3. 4. 5. Check which media security option you wish to enable. Click OK. From the main console, select Setup→Library Settings→Library Behavioral Settings. The Library Behavioral Settings dialog box appears. 6. 7. 8. For Automatic Inventory, click Enable. Click OK to apply the new settings. Once the configuration has been successfully saved, click OK. Setting up advanced reporting options Reports let you see information about your library at a glance, and help you identify trends and changes over time.
NOTE: The Advanced reporting feature is available via remote access only. The LMC can automatically generate and e-mail the Events Report. To automatically generate reports, set up one or more scheduled jobs using advanced reporting options. You can specify when and how often the report is generated, what report templates are used, and which e-mail recipients receive the report. You can also edit and delete scheduled jobs.
2. Click New. The Create New Job dialog box appears with the Calendar tab selected. 3. 4. Specify time and recurrence options: • Under Start Date, click the day, month, and year when you want the report to be generated for the first time. (The current date is selected by default.) • Under Specify the Hour to Run, click the value that corresponds to the time of day when you want the report to be generated. (The values in the list correspond to a 24-hour clock.
5. 6. Click the Recipients tab, and then add one or more e-mail recipients to the job. • To add a recipient, type an e-mail address in the box, and then click Add. (You can add more than one recipient to a job.) • If you need to remove a recipient from a job, click the recipient, and then click Remove. Click OK. The new job appears in the list of scheduled jobs. The LMC will generate the report at the specified time and send it to the designated e-mail recipients.
1. On the menu bar, click Tools→Reports→Reporting Options. The Reporting Options dialog box appears. 2. Under Scheduled Jobs, click the job you want to change, and then click Edit. The Edit Job dialog box appears. 3. 4. 5. Change job options as needed on the Calendar, Reports, and Recipients tabs. Click OK. Click Close to close the Reporting Options dialog box. NOTE: If the start date for a scheduled job is in the past, and it is not a recurring job, the report will not be generated.
To configure the library for drive cleaning: 1. Insert one or more pieces of cleaning media into the I/E station and close the I/E station door. Use a standard barcode label for cleaning media. Barcode numbers do not require a specific prefix or suffix. 2. 3. Make sure that you are viewing the physical library. From the View menu or in the Managed Views region of the LMC, click the name of the physical library. On the menu bar, click Setup→Library Settings→Drive Cleaning.
8. To import cleaning media in an MCB 1 library or an MCB 2 library running a library firmware prior to 680H, click the cleaning media in the I/E station to select it, and then do one of the following: • To import only the selected piece of media, click Menu, and then click Import as cleaning media. • To import all media in the selected I/E station magazine, click Menu, and then click Import all tapes in magazine as cleaning media.
To unassign a cleaning magazine: 1. Make sure that you are viewing the physical library. From the View menu or in the Managed Views region of the LMC, click the name of the physical library. 2. On the menu bar, click Setup→Library Settings→Drive Cleaning. The Drive Cleaning Configuration dialog box appears. If the library has more than one module, click the arrow buttons to display the next or previous module. 3.
3. Click Setup→Notifications→SNMP Trap Registration. The SNMP Trap Registration dialog box appears. 4. 5. Click the IP address of the application for which you want to remove trap registration to highlight it. Click Delete. Using the secure manager configuration wizard Secure Manager provides an additional level of security that allows you to control access to the tape library by authorizing specific servers to access the library's drives and robotics.
c. d. e. f. Type an appropriate value into the Name field. Select the operating system of the host from the Type field pull-down menu. Type the port number into the Port field. Type the world wide path name into the WWPN field. The string must be 8 hexadecimal numbers, a colon (:), and 8 hexadecimal numbers (########:########). g. h. Click Finish to create the host. Click OK in the The Host was created successfully dialog box. 6. To modify an existing host: a.
k. For each partition selected, also select the appropriate box in either the Port A or Port B columns to indicate which port to use. (The default is Port A.) l. Click Finish to create the new access group. m. Click OK in the The Host Access was updated successfully dialog box. 7. To change the name of an access group: a. Select the Change Access Group name radio button. b. Click Next to display the Select Group Access dialog box. c.
Using the Host Access Configuration option To add devices to or remove devices from an existing group, or to select which ports the hosts will use to access devices, use the Host Access Configuration option. To do so: 1. Select Setup→Secure Manager to display the Secure Manager Configuration Wizard. 2. Click Next. 3. Click the radio button to select Host Access Configuration. 4. Click Next to display the Select the Group to configure screen. 5.
OpenLDAP 2.4 You must install and run OpenLDAP 2.4 or later. The supported Objects in OpenLDAP 2.4 and above are of type Person or derived objects, and the group Objects must be of type GroupOfNames. OpenLDAP must be compiled with Overlay Support and requires the installation of memberOf overlay. More information can be found in the man pages of OpenLDAP with the man slapo-memberof command. Configuring LDAP To configure LDAP: 1. Select Setup→User Configuration→LDAP.
The User Context is the search path used by the LDAP server to search for a user. The User Context is in the LDAP distinguished name format. The search will start at the context level specified and will continue until the name is found or all sub-contexts have been searched. The Group Context is the search path used by the LDAP server to determine what groups a user is a member of. Both User Context and Group Context can and are likely the same. The LDAP administrator can provide the information needed.
LDAP Configuration Error: Group Context. The error indicated that the Group Context: data in the Context Information box on the Access tab is incorrect. LDAP Configuration Error: Library User Group. The error indicated that the User: data in Library Access Group box on the Access tab is incorrect. LDAP Configuration Error: Library Admin Group. The error indicated that the Admin: data in Library Access Group box on the Access tab is incorrect. Test Tab Potential Failures LDAP connection Test Failed. User.
• Automatic drive unload When enabled, the library issues unload commands to drives when host applications issue move media commands to the library. When disabled, the library requires host applications to issue unload commands to the drives. Automatic Drive Unload is enabled by default. NOTE: With library firmware 680H and later, automatic drive unload is always enabled and it has been removed as a setting that can be configured.
Configuring screen saver preferences Use the Screen Saver preferences tab to customize the images that display on the LMC screen when the library is not in use. The screen saver starts automatically if the library is idle for a specified amount of time. NOTE: Screen saver preferences can only be configured remotely, not using the touch panel. To configure screen saver preferences: 1. From the menu bar, click Setup→Library Settings→Screen Saver.
5. 6. • Enter values in the horizontal and vertical boxes to specify the movement of the screen saver image in pixels. • Enter a value in the Motion Delay box to specify the movement speed of the screen saver image. Under Images, specify the image files to display for normal functions, warning notices, and failure notices. You must select image files for all three functions. • To specify an image file, click Browse. Select the image file and then click Open.
NOTE: Regardless of the selected setting, the aisle lights will turn off automatically during all inventory and teach operations. At the completion of these events the lights are automatically turned back on if they were on prior to these operations. For the time limited settings, if the lights were on before the operation, the timer starts over when the lights are automatically turned on.
3 Operating the library This chapter explains how to access and operate your library. Logging on and off You can log on and off locally by using the library Operator Control Panel (OCP). Or you can log on and off remotely by using a web browser to access the LMC applet on a host computer. NOTE: When logging on as admin and there is already an admin logged in you will be prompted to override the current admin user. Logging on from the OCP To log on from the OCP: 1.
Logging on from the Library Management Console (LMC) using a web browser The LMC Java applet lets you access all features of the LMC from a host computer using a standard web browser. To use the LMC applet, the host computer must have network access to the library, and you must know the IP address or hostname of the library.
NOTE: If you are logging on to the library for the first time using the default administrator account (admin), type admin for both the user name and password. After you log on, the library prompts you to change the default admin password. You must enter and confirm a new password. Passwords that are most secure include a combination of letters, numbers, and non-alphanumeric characters. Passwords must be eight or more characters in length. 5. Click OK.
Figure 9 Library Indicator Panel and OCP 1. Indicator panel 2. OCP The indicator panel includes a Robotics Enabled button and indicator, a Status indicator, and a Power button and indicator. The Library Management Console (LMC) appears on the OCP. For more information about indicator panel functions, see “Using the indicator panel” (page 79). For a brief overview of the LMC, see “Accessing the Library Management Console (LMC)” (page 80).
Table 7 Robotics Enabled Indicator Indicator State and Explanation Green Solid on-robotics are enabled and ready to process commands or are actively processing commands from the library controller. No attention required. Do not open the access door. Blinking-a change of robotics state is pending, either from the enabled state to the not enabled state or from the not enabled state to the enabled state. No attention required. Do not open the access door.
interact with it. The others only display information. See “Reading the library information panel” (page 85). • The Overall System Status buttons provide current status information for the six subsystems of the physical library: Drives, Connectivity, Control, Robotics, Power, and Cooling. See “System status buttons” (page 86). See “Viewing details about events” (page 87) to interpret information provided from clicking the Robotics button in the Overall System Status section.
date and time, licenses, e-mail, and SNMP trap registration. The security manager can enroll the library with ESKM from this menu.
Table 10 Menu Commands: Privileges and Environments (continued) Menu Command: Privilege Level Physical Library View Partition View OCP Remote Client I/E Station Admin, User1 X X X X Slots Admin, User1 X X X X Media Admin, User1 X X X X Sensors Admin, User1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X Key Admin, User1 X Management (ESKM) X X X E-mail Admin, User1 X Configuration Record Admin, User1 X Users Partitions 1 Admin, User On the Setup menu: Setup Wizard Admin X X X Partitio
Table 10 Menu Commands: Privileges and Environments (continued) Menu Command: Privilege Level Physical Library View Partition View Save/Restore Admin X 4 Reports Library Explorer Admin 1 Admin, User OCP Remote Client X X X X X X X X X X Partitions Admin Defragmentation X Sift Sort Admin X X X X Clear Station Admin X X X X [physical Admin, User, library name] Guest5 : (Physical) X X X X [partition name] (Partition) X X X X On the View menu: Admin, User, Guest5 On
The Export button launches the export of cartridges if the current library is a partition. You also can request an export operation by clicking Operations→Export. The Events button displays events that the library created when it detected issues within the subsystems. You also can display events by clicking Tools→Event Viewer. For more information, see “Troubleshooting your library” (page 186). The Explorer button provides a graphical presentation of all the drives, cartridges, and slots in the library.
Table 11 Areas on the Library Information Panel Area Description System Information: Name The name of the current library. This is the library that appears with a check mark beside it in the View menu. First, the genre of library appears (physical or partition), then, after a colon, the name of the library appears. System Information: IP Address The IP address of the current library. This is particularly useful when you are connected to more than one library.
Table 12 Subsystems and their components Subsystem Components Drives Drives and media, such as brick firmware, drive bricks, drive sleds, cartridges, and magazines Robotics Assemblies and processors involved in the movement and handling of library media, such as the IEX board, I/E stations, the pivot and reach assemblies, system barcode labels, doors, filters, the accessor, drive mounts, rails, and carriages Connectivity Host connectivity components, such as I/O management units, and the control mana
Understanding location coordinates This section describes the coordinate addressing system that the library uses to indicate the location of cartridges and drives in the library. You can use the Library Explorer feature to view a graphical presentation of all the drives, cartridges, and slots in the library. The Library Explorer can display all library elements according to physical location in any configuration, from 1 to 17 cabinets (called modules), and 1 drive up to the maximum number of 192 drives.
Figure 14 Section, column, and row numbering for rack 1 - LTO cartridges 1. Column 2. Row (individual slot) 3. X-axis rail counts as section 6 4. Section NOTE: Tape drives that are installed in rack 1 of a control module or an expansion module replace storage in columns 1 and 2. Because drives are installed from the bottom to the top, you lose the storage starting in section 10 first. You do not lose the magazine in columns 1 and 2 of section 5. Column 1 never contains storage in the control module.
Figure 15 Section, column, and row numbering for rack 2 - LTO cartridges 1. Column 2. I/E station 3. Cartridges in the I/E station are addressed by the library 4. Magazines not present in a control module as part of column 3, sections 1 through 4 5. Section NOTE: In Figure 15 (page 90), the five magazines shown in column 4, sections 6-10 do not exist in a control module of a single robot library.
Figure 16 Example location coordinates 1. Location coordinate 1, 1, 1, 3, 2, 1 2. Location coordinate 1, 1, 1, 7, 3, 2 3. Column 1 is not available in a control module, so there is no coordinate The LMC uses dialog boxes, like the one shown in Figure 17 (page 91), that enable you to specify cartridge locations. These coordinates are reported in parenthetical format with each element separated by commas.
Tape drive locations The location coordinates of a drive are based on the position of the drive in the module and section. • Tape drives are always in rack 1, column 1, of a particular module. • Columns are read from left to right as you face the rack. • Because all drives in the library are full-height drives, each drive is in row 1 of the designated section. • The library can accommodate 2 drive clusters per rack with each drive cluster containing up to 6 drives.
Viewing the physical library or a partition The View menu enables you to view details about the physical library or a specific partition in the library information panel area of the main LMC display. NOTE: Before you can begin many of the library operations that this guide describes, you must first set the library view to either the physical library or a partition. Using the View menu From the View menu, click the name of the physical library or a partition.
3. 4. • Select the Online radio button to take the physical library or partition to an online state, which is the normal operating condition. In this mode, the robotics are enabled and all host commands are processed. • Select the Offline button to take the physical library or partition to an offline state. If only the physical library is taken offline, the library partitions will not process robotics commands, even though they are online.
Table 14 Library Functions Requiring Online or Offline State (continued) Function Physical Library Partition Tools→Update Firmware→Drives Offline — Current view (library or partition) must be offline for firmware versions 672H and earlier. Online — The drive will be taken offline briefly and then put back online after the firmware update has completed. This applies to firmware version 680H or later.
4. To prevent guest login privileges on the library, click Disable Guest Login. You can toggle between Disable Guest Login and Enable Guest Login. NOTE: For a list of commands that are available to users logging on to the library as a guest, see Table 10 (page 82). 5. To create a user account, click Create. The Local Users - User Account Type dialog box appears. 6. In the Enter User Name text box, type a user name. NOTE: User accounts with the names guest, admin, and service are reserved.
NOTE: The Back button enables you to go back to a previous dialog box and make changes to your selections. Modifying local user accounts To modify local user accounts: 1. Log on as an administrator. 2. Make sure that you are viewing the physical library. From the View menu or in the Managed Views region of the LMC, click the name of the physical library. 3. Click Setup→User Configuration→Local Users. The Local Users dialog box appears.
3. Click Setup→User Configuration→Local Users. The Local Users dialog box appears. 4. 5. In the table of names, click to highlight the name of the account that you want to delete. Click Delete. A message appears that asks you whether you are sure that you want to delete the account. 6. Click Yes. The library deletes the user account. Viewing local user account permissions To view local user account permissions: 1. Log on as an administrator. 2. Make sure that you are viewing the physical library.
Table 15 Remote Client Commands, Privilege Levels, and Views (continued) Commands using remote client Operations menu Privilege level Export2 Admin, User1 X Drives→Load2 Admin, User1 X Drives→Unload2 Admin, User1 X Move Media Admin, User1 X I/E Stations Admin, User1 1 Physical library Partition X X3 X2, 4 Admin, User, Guest X3 X5 Admin, User1 X X Drives 1 Admin, User X X I/E Station Admin, User1 X X Slots Admin, User1 X X Media Admin, User1 X X 1 X X Email Confi
Table 15 Remote Client Commands, Privilege Levels, and Views (continued) Commands using remote client Operations menu Privilege level Physical library Screen Saver Admin X Library Behavioral Settings Admin X Drive Cleaning Admin X Admin X Local Users Admin X LDAP Admin X Admin X System Setup Admin X Media Security Admin X SMTP Email Configuration Admin X SNMP Trap Registration Admin X Date and Time Admin X Licenses Admin X Encryption Admin X Admin X Event Viewer
Table 15 Remote Client Commands, Privilege Levels, and Views (continued) Commands using remote client Operations menu Privilege level Physical library Partition Export Admin X X Capture Report Admin X X Admin X [physical library name] Admin, User, Guest6 X X [partition name] Admin, User, Guest6 X X Index Admin, User X X About Admin, User, Guest X X Drives Admin, User1, Guest1 X X Connectivity Admin, User1, Guest1 X X Control Admin, User1, Guest1 X X Robotics Admin,
1. 2. Make sure that you are viewing the physical library. From the View menu or in the Managed Views region of the LMC, click the name of the physical library. Select Operations→System Shutdown. The System Shutdown dialog box appears. 3. Select Shutdown to do a complete shutdown and power off of the library (from the OCP only), or select Reboot to do a reset of the library without powering off (from the OCP or a remote client LMC). A message appears that asks you whether you want to continue. 4.
NOTE: The feature is available on the local operator panel only. NOTE: In order to meet the 10-minute time allotment, automatic inventory and automatic teach policies are ignored. If automatic inventory or automatic teach policies are enabled, they will not be performed when the Library Access operation completes. From this wizard, you can do the following two things. Click the links to go to the instructions: • Aisle Access - To gain access for inspection or maintenance.
replacement operation completed successfully. On the screen, the Replaced Robot Status indicates Success. • If a success message appears, the installation is complete. Click OK to close the success message. Click Close to close the wizard. • If a failed message appears, click Close to close the wizard. Check for events. If the problem is due to improper installation, you will need to remove the robot and try again using the steps above.
Administrative users can lock or unlock the I/E station doors using an option from the Operations menu. To lock or unlock the I/E station: 1. From the View menu or in the Managed Views region of the LMC, click the name of the physical library. 2. Click Operations→I/E Station. NOTE: The I/E Station # column lists the I/E station number for each door. All single door I/E stations are numbered starting with 1 at the control module.
Table 16 Menu commands when robotics are disabled (continued) Available menu commands when robotics become disabled After discovery Setup→Library Settings X Setup→Users X Setup→Notification X Setup→Date and Time X Setup→Licenses X Setup→Secure Manager X X Tools→Event Viewer X X Tools→Drives X Tools→Connectivity X Tools→Save/Restore X View→[physical library name] (Physical) X View→[partition name] (Partition) X Help→Content X X Help→About X X 106 Operating the library Befor
4 Monitoring the library The library includes advanced system monitoring and alerting mechanisms that inform you of library status and issues. It provides you with status information about various library subsystems and components. It also notifies you of issues it detects and guides you through diagnosing and correcting issues before problems interfere with backups.
2. Display library data using either the Select Filter options or clicking on a particular module in the Select Module section of the dialog box. • Using Select Filter, search for and display specific criteria according to device type and location coordinates, or by Media ID. ◦ Select the DeviceType filter, then from the Type drop-down list click the appropriate device type: Storage, I/E (I/E Station), or Drive. Click Show.
◦ In the Select Module area, click on the module you want to view. The Module dialog box displays the current configuration of Rack one and Rack two (Door - Inside view) according to the selected module. NOTE: The Rack two (Door - Inside view) view is a MIRROR image of the outside view, so I/E station B is on the left, and I/E station A is on the right. If you search for an element by its address or locate a cartridge by its media barcode, the search result appears in red in the Control Module dialog box.
Understanding the graphical display, frame view You can access the Library Explorer Control Module from both the physical and partition views, but the functionality in the physical view is limited. If you are in a partition view, you can view slots and drives pertaining to that particular partition. • The Library Explorer Module dialog box displays the current configuration of Rack One and Rack Two (Door - Inside view) according to the module you chose.
Table 17 (page 111) describes the elements on the System Status dialog box. Table 17 System status dialog box Element Description Item A system item for which status information is available (hardware or system metric). Serial Number If applicable or available, the serial number or other identifying number of the system item. Status Status information for the system item. Version If applicable, the firmware version currently loaded on the system item.
2. 3. To mail, save, or print status information, use the Send button (see “E-mailing, saving, and printing status information” (page 130)). Click Close to close the dialog box. Monitoring drive status The Drive Status dialog box displays status information for tape drives in the currently-selected partition. If you are working in the physical library, status information for all drives appears. You can perform this procedure while viewing either the physical library or a partition.
3. 4. From the Drive Status dialog box, you can perform the following tasks: • Change the sorting of drives in the status list (for example, by type or location) by clicking the column heading by which you want the drives sorted. Repeatedly clicking a column heading toggles between ascending and descending order. • Mail, save, or print status information by using the Send button (see “E-mailing, saving, and printing status information” (page 130)). Click Close to exit the dialog box.
Monitoring slots status The Slots Status dialog box displays detailed information about the slots in the currently-selected partition. If you are working in the physical library, you can view status information for all slots. Because the number of slots in a physical library or partition can be quite large, you can select a subset of the available slots. You can perform this procedure while viewing either the physical library or a partition. To monitor slot and extended I/E slot status: 1.
Table 22 Slots status dialog box (continued) Element Description Status 3. 4. Barcode The barcode of the cartridge in the slot, or EMPTY Location The location of the slot (see “Understanding location coordinates” (page 88)).
in the library. Therefore, the drop-down list also is grayed out and selections cannot be made from it. These selections correspond to location coordinates for the physical library. For example, to select all slots in the drive-side rack of the control module, click 1 for module, 1 for rack, All for section, All for column, and All for row. For more information about location coordinates, see “Understanding location coordinates” (page 88). 3. 4. Click Show. Click Close to exit the dialog box.
1. 2. Use one or both of the following elements to specify the media that you want to appear in the status list: • To specify a media item by media ID, type the exact barcode that is associated with a particular cartridge in the Barcode text box. You also can use the asterisk (*) as a wildcard character to represent one or more characters in the media ID. This will list all media for IDs that match the designated pattern.
Table 24 Media usage report dialog box (continued) 3.
Table 25 Cooling Fan Information 2. Element Description Name The name of the cooling fan sensor. Status The status of the cooling fan. If the fan speed is within normal operating limits, the status is Nominal. Otherwise, a warning or alarm is indicated. RPM The current speed of the fan in rotations per minute (RPM). Location The location of the cooling fan within the library. Locations of cooling fans for control management blades (CMBs) are indicated by means of a coordinate system.
Displaying voltage information To display voltage status information for various library components: 1. Click the Voltage tab on the Sensor Status dialog box. The table below describes the elements on the Voltage tab. Table 28 Voltage information on the sensor status dialog box 2. Element Description Name The name of the voltage sensor. Status The voltage status at the location of the sensor. If the voltage is within normal operational limits, the status is Nominal.
The Save and Restore Library Configuration dialog box enables you to: • Save configuration settings of a library as a remotely or locally stored image. • Restore, revert, or rescue the library by applying a remotely or locally stored image of a library configuration settings. CAUTION: As a result of restore, rescue, or revert operations, the library shuts down. You must have physical access to the library to bring the library back up.
1. 2. 3. Log on as an administrator from the remote client. The Save command is not available from the library OCP. Make sure that you are viewing the physical library. From the View menu or in the Managed Views region of the LMC, click the name of the physical library. Click Tools→Save/Restore. The Save and Restore Library Configuration dialog box appears. 4. 5. 6. Click Save. Using the file chooser dialog box, specify a path to a directory on your remote file system in which to save the restore image.
Restoring library configuration Use the Restore command to restore a library using a configuration image that is saved on a remote file system. If library configuration has occurred since the last time the image was saved, those changes will be lost when the older configuration is restored. The restore operation will succeed, but you will then need to reconfigure the library, including the partitions and mappings.
client, a message appears that indicates that the LMC server is reconnecting to the client. After it reconnects, the LMC server performs a discovery. If the restore operation succeeds, a message appears that indicates that the operation succeeded. If the restore operation fails at any point, the library generates an event that contains details about the failure. Perform a revert or rescue operation to return the library to a stable configuration. 7. 8.
server restarts. From the remote client, a message appears that indicates that the LMC server is reconnecting to the client. After it reconnects, the LMC server performs a discovery. As the MCB reboots, the MCB, LMC server, and robotics control unit (RCU) change to the configuration settings stored in the rescue image. When the LMC has restarted, reconnected, and completed its discovery operation, a message appears that indicates that the library has been restored to its previous configuration.
If the operation fails at any point, the library generates an event that contains details about the failure. Perform a revert or rescue to return the library to a stable configuration. 6. If you have not already done so, make sure that the robotics are enabled and bring the library back online so that data input and output can recommence. E-mailing or saving the configuration record Use the Email Configuration Record dialog box to: • Send the configuration record to a selected e-mail address.
3. 4. Click Save, and use the Browse function to specify location for the file, type in the file name, then select the file type (default is .txt). Click OK to save the configuration record to the specified location and close the Email Configuration Record dialog box. Monitoring user status The Users Status dialog box displays information about users currently logged onto the library. You can monitor user status while either viewing the physical library or partition.
Monitoring partitions status If you want to see settings and information for a partition but do not need to make changes, view partition details. Unlike modifying a partition, viewing details does not require you to take a partition offline. To monitor partitions status: 1. From the View menu or in the Managed Views section of the LMC, click the name of the physical library. 2. On the menu bar, click Monitor→Partitions.
4. 5. Click Close to close the Partition Details dialog box. Click Close to close the Partitions Status dialog box. Monitoring key management If the library is enrolled with ESKM key management servers, you can view ESKM server and certificate information and e-mail, save, or print it. To do so: 1. Click Monitor→Key Management to display the Enterprise Secure Key Manager Server Information dialog box. The dialog box lists the following information: 2.
4. 5. 6. 7. In the Component Selection section of the dialog box, clear and check the boxes to indicate which components will be included in the Support Ticket. Click Next. In the Components Selected area of the Confirmation dialog box, scroll through the list to ensure you have selected the correct components. If any are incorrect, use the Back button and make the appropriate changes.
NOTE: The Save option is available to remote client users only. It appears grayed out on the OCP. • To indicate that you want to send the information to a printer, select Print. NOTE: The Print option is available to remote client users only. It appears grayed out on the OCP. 4. To send, click OK.
5 Maintaining the library This chapter describes common library maintenance operations. If you are experiencing system problems, check subsystems and components before looking for a service event or contacting technical support. Your service representative might ask you to check these things or, if you are an administrator, you might be asked to run a diagnostic procedure or upload new firmware.
4. 5. In the Drive(s) area, select the appropriate drive row. Perform operations in the Control area of the window. Table 32 (page 133) describes the elements on the Drives window. Table 32 Drives window Element Description In the Drive(s) area: Drive Type drop-down list Enables you to select the type of drives to list on the Drives window (for example, LTO4 for LTO-4 tape drives). All lists every drive in the library. State Indicates the state of the drive (Varied On or Varied Off).
Table 32 Drives window (continued) Element Description Partition Name Indicates the name of the partition to which the drive is assigned. Serial # Indicates the serial number of the drive. Firmware Version Indicates the drive firmware version. In the Control area: Power Cycle Cycles power to the specified drive by removing the power and then restoring it. Try to reset drives before you cycle power to them. Reset Drive Resets the specified drive without cycling the power.
Table 33 Drive Details window (continued) Element Description Physical SN The serial number of the drive. Logical SN The logical serial number that the library assigns to a drive in a specific location. This is not the serial number of the particular drive (see Physical SN in this table). If a drive is replaced by another drive in the same library location, the logical serial number remains the same. From the host's perspective, the replacement drive is the same as the original one.
1. 2. On Drives, click Support Ticket. On Email or Save Support Ticket, perform one of the following tasks: • To send the Support Ticket as an email message to a recipient, select Email, and then either type an email address in the Email text box or select an existing address from the drop-down list. Type a comment in the Comment text box to send with the support ticket.
3. 4. On Clean Drive in the Cleaning Source area, select an option: • To use cleaning media inserted in the I/E station, click Use Media in I/E Station, and then select a piece of cleaning media in the list. • To use cleaning media in an assigned cleaning magazine, click Use Media in Cleaning Slots. Click OK. The drive cleaning operation is initiated, and the Clean Drive window closes.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. On the menu bar, select Tools→ Reports→ Events. On Event Report in the Specify Report Criteria area, select criteria options in the lists to customize the content and appearance of the Events Report. Under Templates, click Save if desired. To display the report on the LMC, click View. To save the data as a comma separated values (.csv) file, click Export. The .csv file can be saved to a local hard drive or emailed to a specific address. To close the Report Criteria window, click Cancel.
3. Select Tools→Library Diagnostics→Teach. If the physical library is not offline, a message asks whether you want to take it offline. Click Yes. The Teach window appears with Configure selected by default. 4. Click Start. During the configuration teach process, the picker moves to each storage magazine, I/E magazine, and drive in the library and stores information about them. Teach results appear in the Results text box when the process completes.
4. Select Calibrate and click Start. During the calibration teach process, the picker moves to the home position, which is X-Y coordinate position 0,0. Then, for each rack of each module, the picker moves to a magazine at the top and one at the bottom and stores those positions in coordinates relative to the 0,0 position. Teach results appear in the Results area when the process completes. If the calibration teach process completes successfully, the Teach window might close automatically.
Verification test descriptions Installation verification test The installation verification test enables you to verify that the library installation and configuration is complete and functioning correctly. The installation verification test runs the following individual tests: • Library alignment test • Picker assembly test • I/E station assembly test • Get/Put test • Scanner fiducial test A smaller library configuration requires about 1 hour.
See “Verification test functions” (page 142) for more specific information about each sub-test. Verification test functions To run tests and review results, use the Verification Tests window, shown in Figure 19 (page 142). To display the window, select Tools→Library Diagnostics→Verification Tests.
Get/Put test The Get/Put test performs the following tasks: • Performs a Get/Put of a scratch tape in the top and bottom slots of each magazine that supports the scratch tape media • Performs a Get/Put of existing media if no scratch tape is found or if the top or bottom is occupied • Moves a scratch tape to one row in each frame to test cross-frame alignment • Uses a scratch tape to perform a Get/Put in each compatible drive Accessor assembly test The accessor assembly test performs the following t
• Checks each magazine fiducial in the I/E station • Performs Get/Put tests on all the I/E station cells Scanner fiducial test The scanner fiducial test performs the following tasks: • Scans and checks each magazine fiducial • Scans and checks each drive sled fiducial • Tests the calibration sensor • Calibrates and checks repeatability, up to three times for marginal and failed calibration targets Tower assembly test The tower assembly test performs the following tasks: • Checks for tower horiz
7. On IVT Pre-Test Questionnaire, complete the pre-test questionnaire by clicking inside the box next to the questions. You cannot continue with the installation verification test until you have completed and verified the requests on this questionnaire. NOTE: Ensure that you physically verify each of the questions on the questionnaire. Each of the items listed can cause the installation verification test to have unexpected behavior and unreliable results. The tests must be re-run if they fail. 8.
10. Select a scratch cartridge of each media type (for example, LTO-4 or greater) in the library. You can select one scratch cartridge per media type. Each test that requires a scratch cartridge calls the media types as needed. 11. After you select the cartridges, click Finish. As the tests run, the library generates events if problems are discovered. You must close the Verification Tests window to view those events, then return to the Verification Tests window to view the test results. 12.
16. To see the results for a previous test, select the test name in the Test Results area of the window, then click Reports. The LMC saves the most recent five test results. 17. When you are finished working with the test results, click Close to close the result window. 18. If you are finished performing verification tests, click Close to close the Verification Tests window. Partial tests To perform partial tests: 1. Log on as an administrator. 2. Ensure that you are viewing the physical library.
8. 9. On the Attention dialog box , select either Continue With Scratch Tapes or Continue Without Scratch Tapes, and then click Next. If you selected Continue With Scratch Tapes: a. If there is no scratch cartridge in the I/E station, insert one now, then click Next. NOTE: Ensure that scratch tapes are formatted and contain no data that cannot be overwritten. Scratch tapes must have barcode labels with valid volume serial numbers on them.
Test progress is shown in the Verification Tests window. 11. After the test is complete, click Reports to view the test results. For more information about how to work with graphical reports, see “Verification test graphical reports” (page 154). For information about how to interpret test logs, see “Verification test logs” (page 157). For information about how to email, print, or save text logs, see “Emailing, saving, and printing test logs” (page 160).
9. After the test is complete, click Reports to view the test results. For more information about how to work with graphical reports, see “Verification test graphical reports” (page 154). For information about how to interpret test logs, see “Verification test logs” (page 157). For information about how to email, print, or save text logs, see “Emailing, saving, and printing test logs” (page 160). Running tests from the Events window To run FRU operational tests from the Events window: 1.
5. 6. 7. On Event List, click OK to display the events, if any. Select an event to display in the Select Event area of the window, and then click Details. On Event Details, click FRU Test to display the Verification Test window. 8. After the FRU test successfully verifies that the FRU has PASSED or is MARGINAL, all events associated with the failure are transitioned to the Verify state.
To run custom tests: 1. Ensure that you are viewing the physical library. From the View menu or in the Managed Views area of the LMC, select the name of the physical library. 2. Select Tools→Library Diagnostics→Verification Tests. 3. On Verification Tests, click Custom from the Select Test drop-down list. The Select Sub-test field defaults to the Library Alignment sub-test and cannot be changed. 4. 5. Click Start. If prompted to take the library offline, click Yes. The Attention dialog box appears. 6. 7.
• For each MCB: MCB App Fwr Version, MCB Boot Fwr Version, MCB PIP Fwr Version, MCB Serial Number, and MCB Location • LGR Serial Number • LSC Serial Number • Number of Cartridges • Number of I/E Stations • Number of Frames • Number of Drives • Number of Aisles • Storage Magazine Count • IP Magazine Count • For each type of drive: Drive Count Drive inventory This inventory list provides the following information about each drive: • Drive Type • Interface (FIBRE) • Physical SN • L
Table 34 Test results (continued) Test Results Explanation SKIPPED This portion of the test was skipped. Either a scratch tape was not present or the library was not configured for the test. WARNING A warning is additional information about the test. For example, if a calibration failed, but the stored offsets are analyzed, a warning states that the offset check might not be accurate. STOPPED The test was interrupted. The log provides a record of the test interruption.
Horizontal alignments The horizontal alignments graphical report shows the results for tests of horizontal alignment of tape magazines on the drive-side and door-side across frames, and for horizontal alignment of I/E stations across frames. NOTE: This graphical report is not generated for libraries with only one frame.
• If there are a large number of issues, use rubbing alcohol to clean the picker fingers and the detents in the side of the tapes. • If the problems persist, you might need to replace the picker assembly. Scan fiducials The scan fiducials graphical report shows the results for tests of the fiducial barcode on each tape magazine and drive sled, including the width, expected Y position (shift), and the number of hits the scanner receives while traveling up and down. (Only known magazines are tested.
Figure 20 Picker pivot/reach graphical report • If the graphical report shows one or more marginal or failed results, inspect the picker. It should rotate easily by hand, and the fingers should spring into a clamped position. Ensure that both rotation axis belts are free of debris. Also ensure that the storage is correctly seated in the I/E station and that the I/E station and front door are completely shut. • If the problems persist, you might need to replace the picker assembly.
4. 5. Click the Text tab. To save the information that the test generates, click Send. If you are using the remote LMC client, you can choose to save the log to your hard drive. If you choose to save directly to your hard drive, the report listing and test log are combined into one text file. A test log provides the following information: • The test output is from the library alignment test. • The test title is always shown between rows of equal signs.
Figure 21 Example test log output Viewing graphical reports and text logs To view the graphical reports and text logs: 1. On Verification Tests, click Reports. The report window appears with the Graphical tab displayed. Use the Graphical tab to view graphical reports and to quickly identify areas where marginal or failed results occurred. Use the toolbar to navigate between graphical reports or to save the results in PDF format. 2.
Emailing, saving, and printing test logs The Send button on the Text tab on the report window enables you to send a verification test log to email addresses. If you are accessing the LMC from a remote client, Send also enables you to save the log to a file or print it. NOTE: You can mail, save, or print verification test logs from a remote client. However, you cannot save or print logs from the library OCP.
slots that belong to a partition are not all adjacent to one other, and the partition is fragmented. Fragmentation can make bulk loading media more difficult. Defragmenting partitions reassigns slots in the library so that all slots in each partition are physically contiguous with one another. In addition, media is moved as needed to ensure that it resides in the correct partition.
4. To begin defragmenting partitions, click Start. A dialog box notifies you that partitions that do not have a free I/E station slot cannot be defragmented and will be skipped. 5. Verify that the I/E station in each partition has at least one free slot, and then click Yes. A dialog box notifies you that all partitions must be taken offline before defragmenting can begin. NOTE: If the library is not fragmented, an Attention dialog box displays this information. Click OK to exit the dialog box. 6.
Canceling defragmentation Depending on the size of the library, defragmenting partitions can be a time-consuming process. If needed, you can click Close on the Partitions Defragmentation window to cancel the defragmentation operation at any time. When prompted, click Yes to confirm the action. After you cancel defragmentation, the library finishes moving the current magazine (and any media it contains), then defragmentation stops.
3. To filter by partition, do the following in the SSE Source Filter area of Sift Sort Export: a. Select a Partition from the drop down list. b. To use an additional filter, in the Media Filter field, type the search string, and click Filter. For example, to filter all media containing the character 8, type *8*. This field is case sensitive. The appropriate media appears in the Select SSE Media section below. 4.
6. To relocate a cartridge to the last empty slot of the destination element selected, ensure that the Relocate Full check box is checked (the box is cleared as the default). • When Relocate Full is checked, any tapes in the destination area will be moved to the lowest available element address location in the partition. • When Relocate Full is not cleared, tapes that exist in the destination area will not be moved (skipped). 7. 8. To clear the criteria selected above, click Reset.
3. To email the MIB file: a. On Retrieve MIBs zip file, click the Email radio button. b. Either type the email address or select one from the drop-down list. c. In the Comment section, type a note to the recipient or any comments about the capture. 4. To save the MIB File, click the Save radio button on Retrieve MIBs zip file, and then click Browse to navigate to the location where you want to save the MIB file on your computer. Click OK to send or save the file and exit the window. 5.
1. 2. Locate the required tools: • #1 Phillips screwdriver • Air filter Take the library offline. For information about taking the library offline, see “Changing the library state” (page 93). 3. On the operator panel, press Robotics Enabled to turn off power to the picker and return it to the home position. The power is on to all other components. 4. Open the access door. Aisle power is disabled. 5. Use the Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the two captive thumbscrews.
6 Working with cartridges and barcodes The Library Management Console (LMC) simplifies cartridge loading and unloading, importing and exporting, and moving and inventory operations. The maximum library configuration can accommodate from 102 to 5322 LTO cartridges for the following drive types: • FC LTO-4 • FC LTO-5 • FC LTO-6 Every partition in the library must contain at least one cleaning cartridge.
1. On the operator panel, press Robotics Enabled to turn off power to the picker and return it to the home position. The power is on to all other components. 2. Open the access door. Aisle power is disabled. 3. 4. On the drive, press Eject, and remove the cartridge. Close the access door. The power is on to all other components. 5. On the operator panel, press Robotics Enabled to enable the picker.
HP-supplied barcode labels will provide the best results. Barcode labels from other sources can be used, but they must meet the following requirements: • ANSI MH10.8M-1983 Standard • Number of digits: 6+2 • Background reflection: greater than 25 percent • Print contrast: greater than 75 percent • Ratio: greater than 2.2 • Module: >= .254 mm • Print tolerance: - 57 mm Additional Requirements: • Height of the visible portion of the barcode: 10 mm -2 mm • Length of the rest zones: 5.25 mm - 0.
Figure 24 Applying barcode labels to cartridges Using cleaning cartridges Most tape drives require occasional cleaning. A cleaning cartridge cleans accumulated debris from the tape drive and the read/write head. CAUTION: You must use a separate cleaning cartridge for each partition in the library. Backup applications or archive software applications use different techniques to automate the process of cleaning drives.
NOTE: Unless the situation requires it, use the host application to move, load, unload, import, or export cartridges instead of doing so through the LMC. Using the host to move media ensures that the host view of the library remains in sync with the actual library configuration. Importing cartridges into partitions When you first start using your library, open the door and manually insert directly into storage slots as many cartridges as you plan to use.
Table 35 Import Media window (continued) 6. Element Description Magazine The magazine number (section) where the slot is located, numbered from the top down. Results "Imported" or "Failed". Select a cartridge in the list, and then click Import. The picker automatically moves the cartridge from the I/E station to the first available empty slot in that partition. You cannot manually specify the slot.
4. Select a data cartridge to load into the drive. You can load only one cartridge at a time. The parameters used to define a cartridge are media ID (barcode) and location. Location is defined as a series of coordinates representing the aisle, module, rack, section, column, and row where a cartridge is located. See “Understanding location coordinates” (page 88). The Select Media area shows the full slots. 5. Select the destination drive to receive the media.
number, such as K00, to list all cartridges within the specified location coordinates that have a volume serial number containing the specified string of characters. • 3. 4. 5. You also can limit the slot locations that are listed in the Select Target table by device type. From the Device Type drop-down list, select I/E Station, Storage, or Drive. In the Select Source table, select the media ID for the cartridge that you want to move.
7 Managing library firmware and software versions Updating library software To download library software to the library and perform various update operations, you can use the Update Software option to access the Update Firmware Wizard. NOTE: This process might take 30 to 45 minutes.
IMPORTANT: Due to anti-malware and library hardware constraints, if you are running library firmware version 663H or later, you cannot roll back to earlier firmware versions. If your library is running firmware versions prior to 663H, you cannot use this GUI process to upgrade to later library firmware versions. To upgrade from an earlier firmware version to version 663H or later, a Controller Board Upgrade Kit must be purchased separately.
Installing new library software To update your library software, you must download a new library software package to the library management control blade (MCB) from the remote client file system, and then install the downloaded software. You can perform the library software update from either the library OCP or a remote client, but you must perform the software download to the MCB from a remote client. Some upgrades will not be download upgrades but instead CF (compact flash) swap upgrades.
Installing a new library software package After you download the new library software package, you are ready to install it from either the library OCP or a remote client. This procedure assumes that you are working from a remote client. To install a new library software package: 1. On the Library System Software Update window, select Install downloaded package.
To reinstall current library software: 1. On the Library System Software Update window, select Reinstall current package. 2. Click Next. 3. On Update Firmware Wizard, click Install. If the physical library is not offline, a message asks whether you want to take it offline. Click Yes. The library automatically logs off other users so that they cannot perform library operations while the library software update operation is in progress. The Software Update Progress window appears.
4. After the update process completes, click OK. Within approximately a minute after completing the update process, the RCU restarts. CAUTION: Do not perform any library operations until the RCU is completely restarted. 5. Bring the physical library online. a. From the LMC, select Operations→Change Mode. b. Select Online, and then click OK. 6. Select Help→About. Validate that the components reflect the correct firmware version.
4. To update drive firmware, do one of the following: • To update drive firmware by using downloaded firmware images, proceed to “Updating drive firmware using firmware images” (page 183). • To update drive firmware by using update tapes, proceed to “Updating drive firmware using update tapes” (page 184). Downloading new drive firmware IMPORTANT: You can perform drive firmware updates from either the library OCP or a remote client, but you must perform drive firmware downloads from a remote client.
3. 4. 5. To download a new drive firmware image, click Download. On Select firmware image file to download, navigate to the location of the drive firmware image file (with a .frm extension) that you want to download, and then select the image file. Click Open. The download process copies the drive firmware image from the remote file system to the MCB. After the download process finishes, the drive firmware image file is added to the list. 6. On the Manage Drive Firmware Images window, click Close.
2. 3. In the left-most column of the table under the Update Method area, select one or more check boxes that correspond to drives that you want to update with the same drive firmware image. Use the following rules to select drives: • Do not select drives that are currently loaded. • If you select more than one drive, ensure that they are all of the same drive type. • Click Select All to select all drives. (All drives must be of the same drive type.
4. On Select Firmware Tapes, select the tape cartridges that you want to use for the firmware update by checking the check boxes in the media table, and click OK. You can perform a firmware update only for drives of the same type (such as LTO-5). 5. Click Start. A message, Updating do not power cycle the drive, is displayed above the drive table in red. The Status column in the drive table displays the status of the update. CAUTION: Do not power cycle the drive.
8 Troubleshooting your library This chapter describes how the library informs you of issues that it detects within its subsystems. It also provides information about working with events to resolve issues, running verification tests to check whether the issues have been resolved, interpreting LEDs, and accessing Online Help. Is the access door closed? Library operations are taken offline when the access door is opened.
3. 4. 5. 6. Select Service→Manual Diagnostics. To display setup information for the scanner test, click the Scanner Test tab on Manual Diagnostics. Set up the test to read a media label from either the current location or a different one. • For the current location, click Current Location. • For a different location, click Position To Coordinate, and then use the Module, Rack, Section, Column, and Row drop-down lists to select the location coordinates for the target media.
5. Set up the test for a specific slot or a range of slots. The slots you specify must contain cartridges. Otherwise, you receive an error when you run the test. 6. • For a specific slot, click Select Cell, and then use the first set of Module, Rack, Section, Column, and Row drop-down lists to select the location coordinates for the target slot.
Figure 25 Status indicator 1. Status indicator • If the Status indicator light is steady green, the library currently has no events in an Open state. • If the Status indicator light is flashing amber, at least one of the six subsystems has an event in an Open state. When the library detects an issue, it creates an event for it. A event includes the following types of information: • Details about the issue. • Reports that are associated with the event.
Table 36 Severity levels assigned to events (continued) Severity Level Description An example of a degraded situation is a redundant power supply that has failed. 3 (Warning) Indicates that a condition exists within a library subsystem that has little effect on system operations. Typical library operations can continue without immediate corrective action, but you should investigate the condition and correct the problem when possible.
The subject line of the email notification indicates ESLG3, the library serial number, and the severity level of the event. The body of the message states that the library sent the message automatically.
3. 4. View the reports that are associated with this event. See “Viewing event details reports” (page 200). View the event repair page. See “Viewing repair pages” (page 202). Where did the issue occur in the library? The Status Group field on the Details tab of the Event Details window indicates the library subsystem that caused the event. For more information about the Details tab, see “Viewing event details” (page 196).
How can I know whether the issue is resolved? Some issues require you to determine whether they are resolved and others the library will detect automatically. • In some cases, the library can automatically detect that an issue is resolved (for example, an open door that is now shut). For these, the library automatically transitions the event to the Verified state. • In other cases, the library cannot automatically detect that an issue is resolved (for example, a faulty tape cartridge).
Using system status buttons to display event lists To display a list of events by using a system status button, the button must indicate a Warning, Degraded, or Failed state. Clicking a system status button that indicates a Good state either displays a list of subsystem events that are in Closed or Verified states or informs you that no events exist for the subsystem. To use system status buttons to display event lists: 1.
Table 37 Event List window (continued) Sub-system The subsystem that caused the event. Possible subsystems are: • Connectivity • Drives • Control • Power • Cooling • Robotics Posted Date The date and time on which the library created the event. The Details button displays the Event Details window. For more information, see “Viewing event details” (page 196). 2. By default, the event list is sorted by event ID in ascending order, with the oldest event at the top and the newest one at the bottom.
By default, this window is set to Opened for state, All for severity level, and All for subsystems. NOTE: Events that the library has automatically verified and closed are in the Verified state. Events that users have manually closed are in the Closed state. 3. Select the appropriate check boxes in the Select State, Select Severity, and Select Sub-system areas, and then click OK. For descriptions of elements on the Event List window, see “Using system status buttons to display event lists” (page 194). 4.
Table 38 (page 197) describes the elements on the Details tab. Table 38 Event Details window, Details tab Element Description In the Event # area: State The current state of the event. Possible states are: • Open: indicates that an issue that requires attention occurred in the library, whether a problem or a warning condition. • Closed: indicates that a user closed the issue.
Table 38 Event Details window, Details tab (continued) Element Description Error Code A number that is associated with a particular issue that caused the event report. Because more than one issue can cause a report, an error code provides another level of detail. The error code maps to a portion of library firmware code, which a trained analyst can examine to determine the root cause of an issue. If the event is in the Closed or Verified state, this field is set to N/A.
From the Event Details, you can perform the following tasks: • Display detailed information for a history event by using the Show button, then re-display the original event details using the Initial Event button (see “Viewing history event details” (page 199)). • Connect to online service and support resources by clicking Online Support. Online service and support resources include free, secure access to KnowledgeBase articles and the Online Service Request tool.
3. To return to the non-history event that appeared initially, click Initial Event. Viewing event details reports The library creates a key report for each issue that occurs. As updates to the issue occur, the library creates subordinate reports that it associates with the key report. Typically, you should examine the key report because it represents the earliest time at which the event reached its highest severity level. It often isolates the most significant problem.
Table 39 Event Details window, Report tab (continued) The key report represents the earliest time at which the event reached its highest severity level. It often isolates the most significant problem. An event in the Closed or Verified state does not have a key report. In the Report # area: Report ID The library-assigned identifier for the report. Posted The date and time on which the library created the report.
Table 39 Event Details window, Report tab (continued) Repair Link The name of the repair page that is associated with the report. Report Description A summary description of the report. Viewing repair pages Repair pages provide problem descriptions and corrective actions that you or a CSE can perform. To display the repair page that is associated with an event, click Repair on the Event Details window.
• The Technical Support Information section provides a comprehensive list of FRUs that might be involved. • Text on the repair pages can include links to specific Online Help pages, which appear in place of the repair page when you click the links. Navigation buttons near the top of the Repair tab enable you to access Online Help pages as follows: ◦ The < Back button returns to the previously viewed page (either a previously viewed Online Help page or the repair page).
8. To save the report as a PDF file, click the PDF icon at the top of the preview window, enter the appropriate information in the Saving Report into a PDF File window, then click Confirm. 9. To print the report, click the Print icon at the top of the preview window, make the appropriate selections in the Print window, then click OK. 10. Click the Close icon at the top of the preview window to exit. 11. Click Close to exit the Tape Alert History report. 12. To email or save the report: a. Click Export. b.
3. On Event Information, perform one of the following tasks: • To send the information as an email message to a recipient, select Email, and either type an email address in the Email text box or select an existing address from the drop-down list. You can type a comment in the Comment text box to send with the information. • To save the information, select Save, and either type in the Save text box a path and file name where to save the information, or click Browse to specify a location and file name.
Closing events Manually close an event if all of the following conditions are true: • You have completed the repair page instructions to resolve the issue (for example, replaced a FRU). • The FRU Test button on the Event Details window is not available. This means that an applicable verification test does not exist for the event FRU. If the FRU Test button is available for an event, you should use it to access and run the verification test. You should not manually close it.
Specifying Events report criteria To generate the Events report, first specify the report criteria, and then view the report. 1. Log on as an administrator. 2. On the menu bar, select Tools→Reports→Events. 3. Under Specify Report Criteria on the Report Criteria window, select criteria options in the lists to customize the content and appearance of the Events report. Table 40 (page 207) summarizes the available report criteria options.
Table 40 Events report criteria (continued) Criteria Description • Serial Number (module serial number) • Selected Drive by Physical SN (drive serial number; displays the Choose Drive window) Attribute Determines how events are identified in the report. Options include: • All (default): events are separated according to attribute (Failed, Degraded, Warning, or Other) • Total: events are not separated according to attribute Type Specifies the type of report.
Exporting a report to an email or a text file Instead of viewing the report as a chart, you can email the report data to an email address. Or export the report data to a comma delimited text file (*.csv) for use in other programs. 1. On the menu bar, select Tools→Reports→Events. 2. Under Specify Report Criteria on the Report Criteria window, select criteria options in the lists to customize the content and appearance of the Events report.
• Robotics control unit (RCU) • Library motor drive (LMD) • Ethernet expansion blade (EEB) Figure 26 (page 210) shows the locations and colors of the status LEDs on the five blades that can be in the library. Figure 26 Colors of blade status LEDs 1. Management control blade 2. Robotics control unit 3. Library motor drive 4. LEDs 5. Ethernet expansion blade 6.
Table 41 Explanations of blade status LED states LED Color Represents Possible states and explanations Green Processor status • Steady off: blade main processor is not operating (or blade is booting) • Steady on: blade main processor is not operating (however, this does not apply to the LMD; steady on indicates that the LMD main processor is operating normally) • Blinks one time every second (1 Hz): blade main processor is operating normally • Blinks 10 times every second (10 Hz): identify mode • Stead
2. any equipment failure report form that you return with the part. Proper reporting of all LED states is critical for determining the root cause of the failure. Create a support ticket and send it to technical support for analysis. Interpreting drive status LEDs The library reports all drive issues that can affect customer operations. In addition to examining library reports, you should observe drive sled link LED and status LED activity.
Interpreting fibre port link LED A fibre port link LED shows the state of the Fibre Channel link and whether the link is ready to transmit commands. Drive sled Fibre Channel link LED The Fibre Channel link LED for a drive sled is located on the rear of the drive sled. Figure 27 (page 212) shows the location of the Fibre Channel link LED on the rear of the LTO drive sled. Table 44 (page 213) describes the Fibre Channel link LED activity on the rear of the LTO drive sled.
Table 45 MCB Ethernet port LED activity LED Color Possible States and Explanations Green • Steady on: the link is up; data can be sent or received through the Ethernet port • Steady off: the link is not up; data cannot be sent or received through the Ethernet port Amber • Flashes at irregular intervals: data activity is occurring through the Ethernet port • Steady off: no data activity is occurring through the Ethernet port MCB Fibre Channel port LEDs The LEDs for the MCB Fibre Channel ports are for f
Table 46 Explanations of LBX terminator LED states (version 03) LED On/Off Combinations Explanation 1 2 3 4 5 6 Off Off Off Off Off Off Robotics are disabled, the access door is open, or the LBX terminator is misaligned. On Off Off Off Off Off The library has one control module and no expansion modules. On Off Off On Off Off The library has one control module and one expansion module. On Off Off On On Off The library has one control module and two expansion modules.
Figure 31 Locations and colors of power supply LEDs 1. Power supply LEDs Table 47 (page 216) describes how to interpret LED activity that you might see.
9 Support and other resources For more information and support, see the following: • Contacting HP • HP web sites • Typographic conventions • Rack stability • “Customer self repair” (page 219) Contacting HP For worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website: http://www.hp.
HP websites For additional information, see the following HP websites: • http://www.hp.com • http://www.hp.com/go/storage • http://www.hp.com/service_locator • http://www.hp.com/support/manuals • http://www.hp.com/support/downloads • http://www.hp.com/storage/whitepapers Typographic conventions Table 48 Document conventions Convention Element Blue text: Table 48 (page 218) Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses Blue, underlined text: http://www.hp.
Rack stability Rack stability protects personnel and equipment. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment: • Extend leveling jacks to the floor. • Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks. • In multiple-rack installations, fasten racks together securely. Customer self repair HP customer self repair (CSR) programs enable you to repair your ESL G3 library part.
10 Documentation feedback Send any errors, suggestions, or comments to Documentation Feedback (docsfeedback@hp.com).
A ESKM Management Solutions The ESL G3 supports HP Enterprise Secure Key Manager (ESKM) which generates, protects, stores, and manages encryption keys. The ESL G3 library automatically acquires and delivers these keys to the tape drives to encrypt information being written to, and decrypt information being read from, tape media. NOTE: The encryption key management feature of ESL G3 can only be configured by those logged in with security-level permissions.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Log on as security. Click Setup→Encryption→Key Management Setup Wizard. Click Next to display the Key Management Selection page of the wizard, on which HP Enterprise Secure Key Manager is selected by default. Click Next to display the Certificate Authority Information page of the wizard. Read through the information, ensure you have met the prerequisites, then click Next. Click to select the radio button next to the type of Certificate Authority to use, then click Next.
8. If you selected Third-Party Certificate Authority: a. Copy the signed certificate text (without extra spaces before or after the text) into the text box on the Certificate Authority Certificate Entry, then click Next. b. Follow the instructions on the Library Certificates Information screen, then click Next. c. Copy the text of the certificate shown, then click Next. d. Paste the text of the certificate into the text box on the Signed Certificate Entry page, then click Next. e.
B Using the Key Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP) feature KMIP is an industry standard protocol for communications between a key management server and an encryption system. The KMIP specification is developed by the KMIP technical committee of the OASIS standards body (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards). The KMIP feature allows the ESL G3 to obtain encryption keys from selected KMIP-compliant key managers.
Table 49 Enrolling ESL G3 with a KMIP Server (continued) Primary document(s) providing more detail Step Description of task 6 Install certificates on the ESL HP StoreEver Enterprise G3.2 Systems Library (ESL) G3 Tape Library User Guide Import the files from steps 3 and 4. 7 Tell ESL G3 about the servers.2 HP StoreEver Enterprise Systems Library (ESL) G3 Tape Library User Guide Enter the IP addresses from step 1. 8 Enable encryption on ESL G3 partitions.
See 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. your KMIP server documents for details on completing steps 1–4 below. Install and configure the key managers. Setup a new client account for the ESL G3. Create and export a CA certificate. Create and export a signed client certificate. Install the ESL G3 KMIP license. a. Navigate to the library license page by clicking Setup→Licenses. The Licenses dialog appears. b. Enter the license key.
6. 7. c. Click OK. Install certificates on the ESL G3. a. Log in to the ESL G3 as the security user. Only the security user may perform the following operations. b. Click Setup→Encryption→KMIP Key Manager+Import Certificates. c. Enter the path and filenames, or browse to the filenames, for the two files created in step 6 in the table above. The KMIP Certificate Import dialog appears. Tell ESL G3 about the KMIP servers.
NOTE: The ESL G3 menu items to perform this step will not be available unless the KMIP license is installed. a. If necessary, log in to the ESL G3 as security user. b. Click Setup→Encryption→KMIP Key Manager+Configure Servers. The KMIP Server Configuration dialog appears. c. Enter the IP addresses for each of the server nodes in the KMIP server cluster. Up to ten IP addresses may be entered. NOTE: The ESL G3 will try the first IP address and will iterate through the list if the server becomes unavailable.
b. Enable encryption on one or more partitions of the ESL G3. KMIP encryption may be enabled on a per-partition basis. When enabled, encryption is enabled on all drives in the partition. Encryption is always key-per-tape. When the Library Managed Encryption (LME) box is checked for a partition, encryption keys are managed by the ESL G3 tape library and the KMIP server. Backup applications are not allowed to manage LTO drive encryption keys on any drive in that partition.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Using your backup software, load the same tape into any drive in partition configured for KMIP encryption. Read the header of the tape. This may be a media-identification command or something similar. a. The backup software should report a failure, since the key cannot be exported, but the header was encrypted. b. One of the KMIP server logs should show a request for the key which was denied. Using the backup software, unload the media to a slot.
C Tape Alert listing Tape Alerts are a T10-standardized method of providing critical, warning, or information alerts that occur during operation of tape drives and media. Tape Alerts can help provide further insight into any issues encountered while using the ESL G3 tape library, and can be seen in both library RAS events as well as drive tickets. The below listing provides further information regarding the Tape Alerts that can be issued by HP LTO Ultrium drives.
Table 50 Tape Alert listing (continued) Decimal Hex Name Type LTO-4 LTO-5 LTO-6 19 13 Nearing Medium Life (13h) Informational X X X 20 14 Cleaning Required (14h) Critical X X X 21 15 Cleaning Requested (15h) Warning X X 22 16 Expired Cleaning Volume (16h) Critical X X X 23 17 Invalid Cleaning Volume (17h) Critical X X X 24 18 Retention Requested (18h) Warning 25 19 Multi-port Interface Error On Primary Port (19h) Warning 26 1A Cooling Fan Failure (1Ah) War
Table 50 Tape Alert listing (continued) Decimal Hex Name Type 37 25 Drive Voltage (25h) Warning 38 26 Predictive Failure (26h) Critical 39 27 Diagnostics Warning Required (27h) 49 31 Diminished Informational Native Capacity (31h) 50 32 Lost Statistics (32h) Warning X X X 51 33 Tape Directory Warning Invalid At Unload (33h) X X X 52 34 Tape System Area Write Failure (34h) Critical 53 35 Tape System Area Read Failure (35h) Critical 54 36 No Start Of Data (36h) Critica
D CLI Guide Introduction The CLI command set provides a method of communication with the library which is intuitive, consistent, and easy to use. You control the library by entering a command sequence using a specific syntax. The operation defined by the command sequence is executed, and any output associated with the operation is displayed. When the operation is complete, the command prompt is displayed and you can enter the next command sequence.
Alternatively, you can enter the entire command from the initial prompt. • Using paths: />move /move>media p1 s10 d1 • Entering the command from the initial prompt: />move media p1 s10 d1 Prior to pressing the enter key, the text after the command prompt can be edited using the delete, backspace, right and left arrow keys. In addition, the up and down arrow key are used to scroll through the previously entered commands; you can then edit and enter a previous command.
Alphabetical List of Commands • “clear station” (page 237) • “move media” (page 238) • “reboot drive” (page 239) • “reboot library” (page 240) • “restore system defaults” (page 241) • “save support ticket” (page 242) • “set network ipv4Address” (page 243) • “set partition” (page 244) • “show drive hostport” (page 245) • “show firmware revisions” (page 246) • “show library configuration” (page 247) • “show library sensors” (page 249) • “show library status” (page 251) • “show libra
Command Details clear station Description of Command Function Clears the CVTL management station IP on the library so that another CVTL management station can register its IP with the library. Command Syntax clear station path: /clear/station Command Parameters (Required) None. Command Options None. Example />clear station Caution: Removing the library CVTL Management station will require the CVTL to be configured again.
move media Description of Command Function Moves media between drives, slots, and mail slots within a partition. Command Syntax move media [force] path: /move/media [force] Command Parameters (Required) • partition, Pn – the partition number in a range from 1 to 16. • source – the source of the media to move specified using a media location type code and the logical address of the location.
reboot drive Description of Command Function Reboots the specified drive. Command Syntax reboot drive path: /reboot/drive Command Parameters (Required) drive – the drive to reboot. Command Options None. Example />reboot drive HU1046DHRB Drive HU1046DHRB is empty. CAUTION: Backup applications might not like the drive disappearing when powercycling this drive.
reboot library Description of Command Function Reboots the library. The library will first complete any existing commands to minimize interruptions. Command Syntax reboot library path: /reboot/library Command Parameters (Required) None. Command Options None. Example />reboot library Caution: Rebooting the library will terminate all backup operations. and you will have to log on again to use the CLI.
restore system defaults Description of Command Function Restores the library to system defaults but requires extensive reconfiguration afterwards. Command Syntax restore system defaults path: /restore/system defaults Command Parameters (Required) None. Command Options None. Example />restore system defaults CAUTION: Setting the library to defaults will lose ALL configuration information and shut down the library.
save support ticket Description of Command Function Saves the library or drive support ticket in the home directory for retrieval via FTP. Command Syntax save support ticket drive|library [basic|extended] [force] path: /save/support ticket drive|library [basic|extended] [force] Command Parameters (Required) sn – physical or logical serial number of the drive, required if saving a drive support ticket. Command Options • basic – basic support ticket (default if no selection is made), optional.
set network ipv4Address Description of Command Function Sets the library IPv4 static address. Command Syntax set network ipv4Address
path: /set/network ipv4Address Command Parameters (Required) The parameters must be specified in dot notation: • address • subnet • gateway Command Options None Example />set network ipv4Address 207.46.249.190 255.255.248.0 207.46.249.set partition Description of Command Function Sets the specified partition to the online or offline state. Command Syntax set partition online|offline [force] path: /set/partition online|offline [force] Command Parameters (Required) Pn – The partition number is specified using a logical number, is 1-based. Command Options force – allows you to skip the confirmation prompt that would otherwise require you to enter “yes” to confirm taking the partition offline, optional.
show drive hostport Description of Command Function Displays information about the drive port, WWNN, topology, mode, speed, and loopID. Command Syntax show drive hostport path: /show/drive/hostport Command Parameters (Required) None. Command Options None.
show firmware revisions Description of Command Function Displays all of the firmware revisions for any valid component. Command Syntax show firmware revisions path: /show/firmware revisions Command Parameters (Required) None. Command Options None. Example />show firmware revisions Current Firmware Revisions Tape Library Firmware Revision: 651H.GS00601 Tape Drive firmware revisions: Phys.
show library configuration Description of Command Function Displays the library configuration including the library serial number, firmware revision, number of frames, number of drives, number of licensed slots, number of enabled load ports, and names and listing of partitions. Command Syntax show library configuration path: /show/library/configuration Command Parameters (Required) None. Command Options None.
WWNN: 50.01.43.80.02.3b.20.
show library sensors Description of Command Function Displays information about the internal library sensors. Command Syntax show library sensors path: /show/library/sensors Command Parameters (Required) None. Command Options None. Example />show library sensors Voltage =========== Sensor name Status ---------------------------------------- -----------------------LPC 3.3 Volts 0 V DC Green: Nominal LPC 5.
---------------------------------------Library PS [Frame:1,PS:2] 0 W DC Library PS [Frame:2,PS:1] 0 W DC Cooling =========== Sensor name Status ---------------------------------------- -----------------------RCS FAN1 31 RPM Green: Nominal RCS FAN2 31 RPM Green: Nominal Temperature =========== Sensor name Status ---------------------------------------- -----------------------MCB Internal Temperature Sensor deg C Green: Nominal MCB External Temperature Sensor deg C Green: Nominal RCU1 deg C Green: Nominal LPC
show library status Description of Command Function Displays the current library state and status of each component. This command will indicate whether the library is online, offline, or inventorying. It will also display whether each drive is loaded or not. Command Syntax show library status path: /show/library/status Command Parameters (Required) None. Command Options None.
show library time Description of Command Function Displays the current library date and time in GMT. Command Syntax show library time path: /show/library/time Command Parameters (Required) None. Command Options None.
show media Description of Command Function Shows media information for storage slots, drives, mail slots, or all of them in a particular partition. Command Syntax show media [options] path: /show/media [options] Command Parameters (Required) Pn – The partition number is specified using a logical number, is 1-based. A value of P0 will return the physical library ordered by logical library information.
show network information Description of Command Function Displays the current library network information including the library IPv4 and IPv6 configurations, current addresses, etc. Command Syntax show network information path: /show/network information Command Parameters (Required) None. Command Options None. Example />show network information - Hostname: thermal - Domain Name: N/A - IP versions(s) enabled: IPv4 enabled, IPv6 disabled - DHCPv4: enabled - IPv4 addr/mask/gtwy: 10.20.172.4 / 255.255.248.
show partitions Description of Command Function Displays the partition numbers and names. Command Syntax show partitions path: /show/partitions Command Parameters (Required) None. Command Options None.
E Frequently Asked Questions Where do I find installation instructions? The library requires that a trained HP Support Engineer perform the installation. Where are error messages described? When the library detects issues, it sends you e-mail notifications and creates events that provide you with detailed information about the issues and corrective actions you can perform. A event can direct you to obtain further help from technical support.
What do I do if I lose power during a backup? If your library contains a redundant power supply, it is unlikely that power will ever be completely unavailable to the library. The library should recover even if power goes out completely during a backup. If power remains off, press the Power button, and leave it in the off position until you can obtain a reliable power source. When the power to the library is turned back on, the library will recover. You must re-run the backup using your application software.
F Belarus Kazakhstan Russia marking For important safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at http:// www.hp.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts. Abstract This module provides the EAC logo for Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia.
HP Enterprise Servers http://www.hp.com/support/EnterpriseServers-Warranties HP Storage Products http://www.hp.com/support/Storage-Warranties HP Networking Products http://www.hp.
G Product Safety Statements This product is designed for data storage and retrieval using magnetic tape. Any other application is not considered the intended use. HP will not be held liable for damage arising from unauthorized use of the product. The user assumes all risk in this aspect. This unit is engineered and manufactured to meet all safety and regulatory requirements. Be aware that improper use may result in bodily injury, damage to the equipment, or interference with other equipment.
Glossary This glossary consists of terms unique to the library along with some storage industry terminology. Access door Refers to the doors on either the control module, or standard or high density expansion module from which you can access the magazines and accessor assembly. Automated Media Pool (AMP) A virtual partition that can be dynamically allocated to other, previously-created standard partitions, all without disrupting host or application operation.
Latchhook The latches used to lock the printed circuit blades into place when they are inserted into the I/O management unit or library management module. Library Management Console (LMC) Library Management Console (LMC) The management software client for the library. You can use the LMC either locally from the OCP operator panel on the control module or remotely through a web browser running a Java applet.
Index A access door, 186 advanced reporting, 57 air filters, 166 aisle lights, 74 automated media pool media, 40 B barcode, 256 label, 170 requirements, 169 barcodes, 168 Belarus Kazakhstan Russia EAC marking, 258 blade status, 209 C calibration teaching the library, 138, 139 capacity on demand, 14 cartridge, 188 proper handling, 168 removing, 168 write-protect, 169 cartridges, 20, 22, 168 cleaning, 171 density, 13 exporting, 173 importing, 172 loading, 47 locations, 88 magazines, 21 change mode, 93 clean
Email configuration record, 126 status information, 130 support tickets, 129 email MIB files, 165 notifications, 190 support tickets, 135 test logs, 160 encryption key management, 221 encryption key management, 221 error messages, 256 ESKM license key, 221 management solutions, 221 Ethernet expansion blade, 19 event reports, 200 event detail reports, 200 event lists, 193 events , 191, 193 close, 206 command, 195 details, 87, 199 guidelines, 191 history, 199 viewing, 196 events list, 195 Events report, 206 e
shutdown, 101 software, 179 teaching, 138 troubleshooting, 186 library configuration, 25 library explorer frame view, 110 library view, 107 library firmware, 176 Library Management Console see LMC library motor drive, 18 library software, 176 updating, 176 license key, 25 LMC, 13 access, 80 access the applet, 77 managed views region, 93 menus, 81 remote client, 14 software requirements, 77 LMD, 18 LMM, 17 loading drives, 173 local user, 95 create account, 95 delete account, 97 modify account, 97 view accoun
status information, 130 R rack stability warning, 219 RCU, 18 reboot, 101 regulatory information, 258 Turkey RoHS material content declaration, 258 Ukraine RoHS material content declaration, 258 related documentation, 217 repair pages, 202 report library, 188 MIB files, 165 report criteria templates, 58 report template save, 137 reports Tape Alert History report, 203 requirements software for running LMC, 77 restore library configuration, 120, 123 retrieve MIB files, 165 robotics not ready, 105 robotics co
U Ukraine RoHS material content declaration, 258 unloading drives, 174 update library software, 176 software wizard, 176 user library/partition, 98 privileges, 98 status, 127 users local, 95 HP Subscriber's Choice for Business, 217 product manuals, 217 WORM, 22 V verification tests, 205 accessor assembly, 143 boundary/accessibility graphical report, 155 calibration offsets graphical report, 155 custom, 141, 151 drive inventory, 153 drive sled assembly, 143 FRU, 141, 149 functions, 142 Get/Put, 143 Get/Put
