User’s Guide User’s Guide User’s Guide User’s Guide User’s Guide Quantum Scalar i500 Tape Library Scalar i500 6-01210-06 B
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Contents Preface Chapter 1 1 Description 10 Intelligent Storage............................................................................................ 11 Library Configuration ..................................................................................... 11 Modules............................................................................................................. 15 Control Module.........................................................................................
Library Features ............................................................................................... 31 User Interface ............................................................................................ 31 Partitions .................................................................................................... 31 Control Path Modification....................................................................... 32 Support for WORM .....................................................
Managing the Network ................................................................................... 59 Modifying Network Settings................................................................... 60 Enabling SSL.............................................................................................. 62 Configuring SNMP Settings on the Library.......................................... 63 Working With Partitions.................................................................................
Configuring FC I/O Blade Ports .......................................................... 110 FC I/O Blade Internal Virtual Port for Media Changers .................. 111 Configuring FC I/O Blade Channel Zoning....................................... 111 Managing FC Hosts and Host Mapping ............................................. 113 Enabling/Disabling FC Host Mapping ............................................... 113 Viewing FC Host Information ..........................................................
Configuring and Viewing the Media Security Log................................... 143 Viewing the Media Usage Log..................................................................... 144 Automatically E-mailing Advanced Reporting Reports and Logs......... 145 Chapter 5 Capacity on Demand 147 Chapter 6 Storage Networking 149 About the Storage Networking License...................................................... 150 Configuring Control Path Failover...................................................
Enabling and Disabling FIPS Mode on HP LTO-5 and LTO-6 Tape Drives....................................................................................... 201 Viewing FIPS Status on the Library ..................................................... 202 Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management 203 About EDLM .................................................................................................. 204 Cleaning for EDLM Drives .....................................................................
Locking and Unlocking the I/E Stations .................................................... 262 Controlling FC I/O Blade Power................................................................. 263 Chapter 10 Getting Information – Logs and Reports 265 Viewing Information About the Scalar i500............................................... 266 Viewing the System Information Report.................................................... 267 Viewing the Library Configuration Report...............................
Cable Management Guidelines.................................................................... 316 Cable Management Kit .......................................................................... 316 Managing Power Cords ......................................................................... 317 Managing Ethernet Cables .................................................................... 320 Installing a Stand-Alone 5U Control Module ............................................
Installing Additional Modules Into the Rack ..................................... 431 Adding, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drives....................................... 438 Adding a Tape Drive.............................................................................. 438 Permanently Removing a Tape Drive ................................................. 440 Removing and Replacing a Tape Drive............................................... 441 Adding, Removing, and Replacing FC I/O Blades ................
Duplicate Media Changer Devices Discovered......................................... 492 Identifying Tape Drives ................................................................................ 492 Retrieving Tape Drive Logs.......................................................................... 495 Retrieving Tape Drive Sled Logs ................................................................. 496 Identifying FC I/O Blades ............................................................................
Electrical Requirements ................................................................................ 527 Dimensions ..................................................................................................... 528 Component Weights...................................................................................... 528 Library Power Consumption and Heat Output ........................................
Tables Scalar i500 User’s Guide Table 1 Web Client Menus...................................................................... 46 Table 2 Operator Panel Menus............................................................... 48 Table 3 Number of Partitions Supported ............................................. 69 Table 4 Number of I/E Station Slots Available ................................... 81 Table 5 Control Path Assignment During Partition Creation ...........
Scalar i500 User’s Guide Table 18 Power Supply Status ................................................................ 508 Table 19 TapeAlert Flag Severity Codes............................................... 531 Table 20 Tape Drive TapeAlert Flag Descriptions ..............................
Figures Scalar i500 User’s Guide Figure 1 5U Library Configuration (Standalone Control Module) .... 12 Figure 2 14U Library Configuration (5U Control Module Plus One 9U Expansion Module).............................................................. 13 Figure 3 23U Library Configuration (5U Control Module Plus Two 9U Expansion Modules) ............................................................ 14 Figure 4 Base Systems Plus Expansion Modules ..................................
Scalar i500 User’s Guide Figure 16 Enabling FIPS Mode................................................................. 132 Figure 17 Report Data Buttons................................................................. 142 Figure 18 Saving and E-mailing the Report Data.................................. 143 Figure 19 Forcing Control Path Failover ................................................ 152 Figure 20 Forcing Control Path Failover ................................................
Scalar i500 User’s Guide Figure 44 Multi-Module SAS Cabling..................................................... 301 Figure 45 Stand-Alone Control Module Fibre Channel Cabling ........ 304 Figure 46 Multi-Module Fibre Channel Cabling................................... 305 Figure 47 FC I/O Blade ............................................................................. 309 Figure 48 FC With I/O Blade Cabling ....................................................
Scalar i500 User’s Guide Figure 70 Location of Blade LEDs ........................................................... 501 Figure 71 Location of Tape Drive LEDs ................................................. 505 Figure 72 Barcode Label Orientation ......................................................
Preface Audience This guide is intended for anyone interested in learning about or anyone who needs to know how to install, configure, and operate the Scalar® i500 library. Be aware that administrator level privileges are required to configure many of the features described in this guide.
Preface Warning: Scalar i500 User’s Guide Before operating this product, read all instructions and warnings in this document and in the System, Safety, and Regulatory Information Guide. The System, Safety, and Regulatory Information Guide is located on the Scalar i500 Documentation, Training, and Resource CD.
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Preface • Chapter 10, Getting Information – Logs and Reports, explains how to use the library’s built-in reports to get information you need. • Chapter 11, Updating Library and Tape Drive Firmware, explains how to update library and tape drive firmware. • Chapter 12, Installing, Removing, and Replacing, provides instructions on how to install, remove, and replace hardware components in the library, including modules, tape drives, power supplies, and cables.
Preface Related Documents Documents related to the Scalar i500 are shown below. For the most up to date product information and documentation, see: http://www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/Index.aspx Document No. Document Title Document Description 6-01741-xx Scalar i500 Getting Started Guide Provides basic cabling and setup instructions. 6-01317-xx Quantum Scalar Intelligent Libraries SMI-S Reference Guide Provides an interface standard that can be used in a SAN environment.
Preface SCSI-2 Specification 0 The SCSI-2 communications specification is the proposed American National Standard for information systems, dated March 9, 1990. Copies may be obtained from: Global Engineering Documents 15 Inverness Way, East Englewood, CO 80112 (800) 854-7179 or (303) 397-2740 Contacts Quantum company contacts are listed below. Quantum Corporate Headquarters 0 For information about contacting Quantum, including Quantum office locations, go to: http://www.quantum.
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Chapter 1 1 Description The Scalar i500 tape library automates the retrieval, storage, and management of tape cartridges. Tape cartridges are stored in the library and mounted and dismounted from tape drives using firmware running on the library or software running on the host systems. The Scalar i500 tape library offers advanced management features and reliability as well as scalable performance and storage capacity.
Chapter 1 Description Intelligent Storage Intelligent Storage The Scalar i500 is the intelligent library platform that gives growing midrange storage environments faster, easier, and more reliable data protection. The Scalar i500 combines modular design with continuous robotics to provide industry-leading scalability, performance, and reliability. Designed with Quantum’s iPlatform architecture and iLayer management approach, the Scalar i500 makes backup easier to manage.
Chapter 1 Description Library Configuration The 5U, 14U, and 23U libraries are the base Scalar i500 systems.
Chapter 1 Description Library Configuration Figure 2 14U Library Configuration (5U Control Module Plus One 9U Expansion Module) Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 Control module 2 Expansion module 13
Chapter 1 Description Library Configuration Figure 3 23U Library Configuration (5U Control Module Plus Two 9U Expansion Modules) Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 5U control module 2 9U expansion module 3 9U expansion module 14
Chapter 1 Description Modules Warning: All libraries taller than 14U must be installed in a rack having a main protective earthing (grounding) terminal, and power must be supplied via an industrial plug and socket-outlet and/or an appliance coupler complying with IEC 60309 (or an equivalent national standard) and having a protective earth (ground) conductor with a crosssectional area of at least 1.5 mm2 (14 AWG).
Chapter 1 Description Modules Control Module 1 The control module is required in any Scalar i500 library configuration. The control module contains the robotic controls, library control blade (LCB), and touch screen display. The control module also contains an import/export (I/E) station, fixed storage slots, tape drives, and at least one power supply. Expansion Modules 1 Expansion modules are supplementary modules that can be stacked above or below the control module.
Chapter 1 Description Modules Figure 4 Base Systems Plus Expansion Modules 5U (41 slots) 14U (133 slots) 23U (225 slots) 32U (317 slots) 41U (409 slots) 9U Expansion Module 5U Control Module Scalar i500 User’s Guide 5U Control Module 5U Control Module 5U Control Module 9U Expansion Module 9U Expansion Module 5U Control Module 9U Expansion Module 9U Expansion Module 9U Expansion Module 9U Expansion Module 9U Expansion Module 9U Expansion Module 9U Expansion Module 17
Chapter 1 Description Front Panel Components Front Panel Components Figure 5 shows the front panel components of the library. The paragraphs following Figure 5 describe the components in detail. Figure 5 Front Panel Components Access Door Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 1 Access door 2 Operator panel 3 I/E station 4 Front power button The access door allows access to the internal components of the library. Each control module and expansion module has an access door.
Chapter 1 Description Front Panel Components cases, you will not need to access the library through this door except when you want to bulk load or unload cartridges from the library. The access door is locked by the I/E station door. To open the access door, you must first open the I/E station door. If you want to prohibit access to the library, which is recommended for security reasons, lock the I/E station door. This keeps unauthorized users from accessing tape cartridges.
Chapter 1 Description Back Panel Components through a remote Web client. For more information on the library user interfaces, see Chapter 2, Understanding the User Interface. Front Power Button 1 Turning off the front power button turns off the robot and operator panel, but power still runs to the power supplies. Use the front power button to manually shut down the library.
Chapter 1 Description Back Panel Components Figure 6 Back Panel Components Rear Power Switches Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 1 Library control blade (LCB) 2 FC I/O blade (optional) 3 FC I/O fan blades (required with FC I/O blades) 4 Rear power switch 5 Power supplies 6 Upper and lower Ethernet ports on expansion module 7 Module terminator connectors Rear power switches are located on each power supply. Turning off the rear power switch on a power supply removes all power from the library.
Chapter 1 Description Back Panel Components The rear power switches should be used in all emergency and service situations. Power System 1 Warning: Turn off the rear power switch whenever you are servicing the library. In the event of danger to personnel or property, immediately turn off the rear power switch and remove all power cords. Caution: Except in emergencies, use the shutdown procedure before switching off the rear power switch.
Chapter 1 Description Back Panel Components The power system consists of the following components: • Power supply • AC power cord The power supply has three light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that provide status information. These LED status indicators are green and blue in color. • Green represents AC OK or DC OK. • Blue represents swap-mode power status. Figure 7 shows the power supply LEDs. For more information on the behavior of the LEDs, see Power Supply LEDs on page 508.
Chapter 1 Description Back Panel Components Figure 7 Power Supply LEDs 1 Library Control Blade 1 LEDs The library control blade (LCB) manages the entire library, including the operator panel and picker assembly, and is responsible for running system tests to ensure that the library is functioning properly. The LCB also provides internal communication to Fibre Channel (FC) I/O blade slots. The LCB has four Ethernet ports, supporting a total of four FC I/O blades in the library.
Chapter 1 Description Back Panel Components • Green represents processor status. • Amber represents health status. • Blue represents power-control status. Figure 8 shows the location of the LCB components, including LEDs. For more information on the behavior of the LCB LEDs, see Blade Port LEDs on page 503.
Chapter 1 Description Back Panel Components Figure 8 Library Control Blade Fibre-Channel Input/Output Blades Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 1 LEDs (blue, amber, green) 2 Gigabit Ethernet (external network) port 3 Ethernet I/O blade control ports (inactive if FC I/O blades are not installed) 4 Service Ethernet port 5 Service serial port Expansion modules support optional Fibre Channel (FC) Input/Output (I/O) blades that provide connections for FC tape drives in the library.
Chapter 1 Description Back Panel Components Each FC I/O blade has six auto-negotiating, 4 Gb/s FC ports and backplane connections. The FC I/O blade provides two host communication ports and four connection ports to FC drives. Each FC I/O blade is cooled by a fan blade that is installed next to the FC I/O blade in the expansion module. FC I/O blades and fan blades are hotswappable.
Chapter 1 Description Back Panel Components Figure 9 FC I/O Blade 1 FC ports to host(s) 2 FC ports to drive(s) 3 LEDs (blue, amber, green) Each FC I/O blade is cooled by a fan blade that is installed next to the FC I/O blade in the expansion module. For information on installing the fan blade, see Adding, Removing, and Replacing the FC I/O Fan Blade on page 454. Figure 10 shows the FC I/O fan blade, including the LED. The single amber LED represents health status.
Chapter 1 Description Robotic System and Barcode Scanner Figure 10 FC I/O Fan Blade 1 LED (amber) Robotic System and Barcode Scanner The robotic system identifies and moves the cartridges between the storage slots, tape drives, and the I/E station. The robotic arm (picker) has picker fingers that enable it to grab tape cartridges and move them into positions along X, Y, and Z motion coordinates.
Chapter 1 Description Tape Drive Support barcode scanner reads the fiducial labels to identify the types of magazines and tape drives that are installed in the library. Every tape cartridge must have a unique machine-readable barcode attached to it. Tape cartridges cannot have duplicate barcode labels. This barcode identifies the cartridge. The library stores the physical location of the tape cartridge in an inventory database.
Chapter 1 Description Library Features the tape drive slots from the bottom to the top of the library, but the tape drives can be reinstalled in any available tape drive slot. Note: Tape drive filler plates must be in place for the library to operate at normal speed. For information on adding tape drives, see Adding a Tape Drive on page 438. Library Features This section describes several features of Scalar i500 libraries.
Chapter 1 Description Licensable Features Control Path Modification 1 Support for WORM 1 The control path tape drive is used to connect a partition to a host application. Only one tape drive can be selected as the control path at one time. For more information, see Working With Control Paths on page 86. Scalar i500 tape libraries support WORM (write once, read many) technology in LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5 and LTO-6 tape drives.
Chapter 1 Description Understanding the Location Coordinates library with a control module and an expansion is numbered. Note: The library location coordinates are different from the logical element addressing; see Understanding Logical Element Addressing on page 35 for more information.
Chapter 1 Description Understanding the Location Coordinates Modules 1 Library modules are represented by the first digit of a library coordinate. Modules are identified relative to the control module. The control module is numbered 0 (zero). Expansion modules stacked above the control module are addressed with positive integer digits depending on their position above the control module. For example, the expansion module stacked directly above the control module is number 1.
Chapter 1 Description Understanding Logical Element Addressing Ethernet Expansion Blades 1 Power Supplies 1 Ethernet Expansion Blades (EEBs) are addressed first by module and then by EEB bay within the expansion module9U Library Expansion Module. The blade bays within a module are numbered from top to bottom. The blade bay is always on the bottom of the unit. A one-based numbering system is used. The full address of a an EEB blade bay is in the form of [module,EEB]; for example: [1,2], [-1,2].
Chapter 1 Description Understanding Logical Element Addressing continues with the top tape drive in the next module up. Empty tape drive slots are skipped (they are not given an element address). Host software may have problems recognizing tape drives when tape drives, control modules, or expansion modules are added, removed, or replaced; or when partitions are added, deleted, or modified, because existing logical element addresses can change.
Chapter 1 Description Understanding Logical Element Addressing Cleaning slots belong to the System partition and are not reported to the host. Cleaning slots are skipped (they are not given a logical element address), so adding or removing a cleaning slot will renumber all of the slots in a partition. Generally, host software easily recognizes logical slot element addresses, even when they change.
Chapter 1 Description Understanding Logical Element Addressing Figure 12 Logical Element Addressing, 14U, One Partition, Six Tape Drives Installed Note: Empty drive bay element addresses are skipped. This picture assumes six tape drives are installed.
Chapter 2 Understanding the User Interface 2 The user interface of Scalar i500 libraries is available in two formats: the operator panel and the Web client. Operations on the library can be performed locally on the control module using the operator panel or remotely on your computer using the Web client. Similar functionality with common elements is used for both formats. Both the Web client and operator panel user interfaces are required to operate the library.
Chapter 2 Understanding the User Interface Common User Interface Elements • User Privileges • User Access Common User Interface Elements The user interface consists of the following areas: • Header — appears on every screen and contains the company logo, product name, and the three main navigation buttons. The main navigation buttons are: • Home — Home page. • Help — Context-sensitive Help for the active screen. • Logout — Ability to log out.
Chapter 2 Understanding the User Interface Common User Interface Elements Figure 13 Operator Panel User Interface Figure 14 Web Client User Interface Scalar i500 User’s Guide 41
Chapter 2 Understanding the User Interface Common User Interface Elements System Summary and Subsystem Status 2 You can quickly gauge the health of the library by observing the color of the three subsystem status buttons located at the bottom of the home page. These buttons provide quick access to information about the “health” of the library for faster recovery if problems occur.
Chapter 2 Understanding the User Interface Operator Panel On the Web client, you can view closed tickets by selecting the Include Closed Tickets check box. You can also open the All RAS Tickets screen by selecting Tools > All RAS Tickets. See About RAS Tickets on page 481 for more information about RAS tickets. Home Page 2 The home page is common to both the operator panel and the Web client. The home page provides tabular data on the capacity of the library’s partitions, slots, and drives.
Chapter 2 Understanding the User Interface Web Client Operator Panel Keypads 2 When a user touches a text box requiring data entry, a keypad screen appears. The alpha, numeric, or month keypad appears, depending on the type of input field touched. All alphabetic character entries are lower case. The text box appears at the top of screen, and the numbers/characters appear as they are entered. Pressing 123 opens the numeric keypad.
Chapter 2 Understanding the User Interface Menu Trees Menu Trees The following menus organize operations and commands into logical groupings: • The Setup menu consists of commands that administrators can use to set up and configure various aspects of the library, including partitions, I/E station slots, cleaning slots, control paths, network settings, drive settings, users, notifications, date and time, licenses, FC I/O blades, library registration, and e-mail.
Chapter 2 Understanding the User Interface Menu Trees Table 1 Web Client Menus Setup Menu* Operations Menu Tools Menu* Reports Menu • Setup Wizard • Media • All RAS Tickets • System Information • Partitions • Move • Capture Snapshot • Library Configuration • Host Access • Import • Save/Restore Configuration • Network Settings • Host Registration • Host Connections • Export • Cleaning Media • Cleaning Slots • Import • I/E Station Slots • Export • Drive Settings • Control Path • Licens
Chapter 2 Understanding the User Interface Menu Trees Setup Menu* • User Management • User Accounts • Remote Authentication Operations Menu Tools Menu* Reports Menu • Update Library Firmware • Diagnostics • FC I/O Blades** • Port Configuration • Channel Zoning • Host Mapping • Host Management • Host Port Failover • Data Path Conditioning • FC I/O Blade Control • Encryption (if licensed) • System Configuration • Partition Configuration • System Settings • Date & Time • Register Library * Administrato
Chapter 2 Understanding the User Interface Menu Trees Table 2 Operator Panel Menus Setup Menua Operations Menu Tools Menu • Partition Mgmt • Move Media • All RAS Ticketsa • Create Partition • Import Media • Capture Snapshota • Delete Partition • Export Media • Drive Mgmta • Configure I/E Station Slots • Import Cleaning Media • Clean drive • Configure Cleaning Slots • Export Cleaning Media • Reset drives • Change Partition Mode • Drive Info • Create User • Load Drive • About Library
Chapter 2 Understanding the User Interface Menu Trees Setup Menua • FC I/O Bladesb Operations Menu Tools Menu Securitya • Port Configuration • Network Interface • Channel Zoning • SSH Services • Host Mappingc • ICMP • Host Managementc • Remote UI • Host Port Failover • SNMP • Data Path Conditioning • SMI-S • FC I/O Blade Control Display Settings • Brightness • Contrast • Defaults • Library Testsa • Installation & Verification Tests • Library Demo • View Last Summary Log • View Last Detaile
Chapter 2 Understanding the User Interface User Privileges User Privileges User privilege levels are manually assigned to user accounts created within the library. Controlling access to screens and operations within the library preserves the integrity of the library and the data that is stored in it. See Working With User Accounts on page 97 for more information on setting user privilege levels.
Chapter 2 Understanding the User Interface User Access • All users are logged out automatically after a configurable period of inactivity. The default user session timeout period is 30 minutes, but administrators can change the user session timeout to a value from 15 minutes to 480 minutes (eight hours). See Configuring System Settings on page 126. • A screen saver is invoked after 10 minutes of inactivity on the operator panel. After an hour of inactivity, the screen will appear black.
F Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library 3 Once you have installed the hardware as described in the Scalar i500 Getting Started Guide, you are ready to configure your library’s settings. A Setup Wizard helps you get started configuring your library, and menu commands on both the operator panel and the Web client allow you to reconfigure your library at any time. Caution: Always save the library configuration after modifying configurable items.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library About the Setup Wizard • Obtaining and Installing a License Key • Setting Customer Contact Information • Configuring the Library E-mail Account • Working With RAS E-mail Notifications • Working With User Accounts • Local Authentication vs.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library About the Setup Wizard While completing the Setup Wizard at initial startup is recommended, you may need to begin using the library locally immediately. In this case, you can cancel out of the Setup Wizard and allow the library to run on the default configuration settings. See Default Configuration Settings on page 57. For additional information, see Using the Setup Wizard on page 55.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Using the Setup Wizard given for each task. For the operator panel, the paths refer to the navigation tabs at the top of the home page. For the Web client, the paths refer to the menus. For the menu trees on both the operator panel and Web client, see Menu Trees on page 45. Note: Power cycling (powering the library on and off) is not necessary to configure the library. Using the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard simplifies the process of configuring the library.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Using the Setup Wizard • If you are using IPv6: On the Setup Wizard: Enable IPv6 screen, select the Enable IPv6 check box and click Next. You have enabled IPv6 but you will not be prompted to configure IPv6 settings here. Continue with the Setup Wizard screens. Then, when you are finished using the Setup Wizard, configure the IPv6 network settings by going to Setup > Network Mgmt on the operator panel. 4 Log out of the operator panel.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Using the Setup Wizard • You can return to the Setup Wizard from the Web client. • Any administrators you create will also be able to use the Setup Wizard from the Web client as well as Setup and Operations menu commands to reconfigure the library. • If necessary, you can cancel out of the Setup Wizard on the operator panel and begin using the library locally with the default settings in place.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Using the Setup Wizard • Welcome (operator panel) — Welcomes you to the Setup Wizard. • Hardware Installation (operator panel) — Reminds you to install tape drives and the Ethernet cable. • Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone (operator panel and Web client) — Allows you to set the date and time on your library. • Managing the Network (operator panel) — Allows you to configure your IPv4 network settings for remote access using the Web client.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Accessing the Web Client The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Setup > Setup Wizard. • From the operator panel, the Setup Wizard is available only upon first power-on of library. Accessing the Web Client Once you have configured network settings on the operator panel, you can log on to the library’s Web client. The operator panel network configuration screen lists the IP address of the library.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Managing the Network Caution: Modifying Network Settings 3 Security settings must be enabled to allow SNMP, SMI-S, and IP address access to the library network. These security settings are enabled by default. For more information, see Configuring Library Security Settings on page 124. The operator panel Setup Wizard allows administrators to configure network settings that allow remote access to the library from the Web client.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Managing the Network Details on network settings include: • Library Name is the network name you want to assign to the library. The library name is limited to 12 lowercase alphanumeric characters and dashes (-). • DHCP defaults to enabled. When DHCP is enabled, the library obtains an IP address automatically. If DHCP is not enabled, you must manually enter an IP address, default gateway, and subnet mask/net prefix.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Managing the Network Caution: Modifying network settings will modify network connectivity parameters, requiring remote communication configuration changes. Your current Web client browser session might become invalid, requiring you to close your current browser session. Access the Web client using the new network configuration settings and log in again.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Managing the Network Note: Before enabling SSL settings, make sure you enter a name for the library in the Library Name text box when configuring network settings (Setup > Network Mgmt on the operator panel). After enabling SSL settings, use that library name to access the library. If you do not use that name, you will receive a security alert.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Managing the Network • Modify the default SNMP community string, which is used as a password to authenticate GET and GET-NEXT SNMP v1 and SNMP v2c messages exchanged between the library and a remote management application. For more information, see Modifying the SNMP Community String on page 66. • Enable or disable SNMP authentication traps, which are messages indicating an authentication failure.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Managing the Network • Create — Adds the IP address and port number of the external application to the list of registered addresses that will be sent SNMP traps. • Delete — Allows you to delete a selected IP address and port number. • Test — Verifies only that the library has sent SNMP traps to all registered IP addresses. Check the external applications to verify that the traps were received. While the test is in progress, the Progress Window appears.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Managing the Network The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client select Setup > Network Management > SNMP. • From the operator panel select Tools > System Settings > Enable SNMP V1/V2. Choosing SNMP Trap Versions 3 The library supports SNMP v1 and v2 traps as defined by RFC 1157 (v1 is the default).
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Managing the Network Enabling and Disabling SNMP Authentication Traps 3 Administrators can enable or disable SNMP authentication traps. When the library receives an SNMP message that does not contain the correct community string or other authentication information, the library sends an SNMP authentication trap message to registered remote management systems, indicating the authentication failure. SNMP authentication traps are disabled by default.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With Partitions Working With Partitions Partitions are virtual sections within a library that present the appearance of multiple, separate libraries for purposes of file management, access by multiple users, or dedication to one or more host applications. The library must contain at least one unassigned tape drive and slot to create a partition. The Setup Wizard: Partitioning screens allow administrators to select the number of new library partitions to create.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With Partitions The maximum number of partitions that can be created is equal to the number of drives in the library. Table 3 shows the possible number of partitions that can be created for each of the available library configurations.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With Partitions Automatically Creating Partitions 3 At any time after the initial configuration of the library, administrators can add to the number of existing partitions by using the automatic partitioning process. Automatic partitioning assigns available library resources proportionately among the partitions, grouping tape drives according to their interface type (SCSI, FC, or SAS), tape drive vendor, and media generation.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With Partitions Note: This operation cannot be performed concurrently by multiple administrators logged in from different locations. You can access the screen, but you cannot apply changes while another administrator is performing the same operation. The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Setup > Partitions. • From the operator panel, select Setup > Partition Mgmt > Create Partition.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With Partitions the default setting, you can choose a library type that your host has previously qualified. This makes the partition appear to the host as the selected library type and should allow the host to communicate.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With Partitions You cannot create partitions manually from the operator panel. The path to open the appropriate screen is: • From the Web client, select Setup > Partitions. Mixing Tape Drive Types Within Partitions 3 When you automatically create partitions, tape drives with different interface types, vendor types, and media generation are placed in different partitions. If you manually create partitions, you can mix tape drive types as follows.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With Partitions Note: If the operation does not complete successfully, the partition remains offline until you turn it back online manually or restart the library (see Taking a Partition Online or Offline on page 76). When modifying a partition, you may need to provide the following information: • Emulation Type — This setting allows the partition to appear as a different library type to the host.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With Partitions Details about deleting partitions include the following: • After a partition is deleted, its resources (for example, tape drives and slots) become available and can be reassigned to new or existing partitions. • Deleting a partition does not delete users assigned to that partition. However, if these users are not assigned to other partitions, they will not be able to perform library operations. See Changing Partition Access on page 75.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With Partitions The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Setup > User Management > User Accounts. • From the operator panel, select Setup > User Mgmt > Modify User. Taking a Partition Online or Offline 3 There are two partition modes: online and offline. • Online — SCSI hosts control the partition. In this mode, all host application SCSI commands are processed. • Offline — SCSI hosts cannot control the partition.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With Partitions The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Operations > Partitions > Change Mode. • From the operator panel, select Operations > Change Partition Mode. Disabling/Enabling Manual Cartridge Assignment 3 Administrators can disable or enable manual cartridge assignment.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Configuring Cleaning Slots • If a single partition is defined, the host application is notified when the I/E station has been accessed. Media presence is reported to the sole defined partition, as well as to the system partition, when either of these partitions checks for changes in the status of the I/E station. For information about using the host to perform tape operations, see your host application documentation.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Configuring I/E Station Slots available. If no slots are available in the library, you must modify or delete a partition to free up slots. For more information see Modifying Partitions on page 73 and Deleting Partitions on page 74. Administrators can also clean tape drives manually. For information, see Manually Cleaning Tape Drives on page 260. Note: Cleaning slots are not visible to the host application.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Configuring I/E Station Slots configure zero I/E station slots and use all slots in all I/E stations for tape cartridge storage. For more information on configuring zero I/E slots, see Configuring Zero I/E Station Slots on page 82. Each I/E station (6-slot or 12-slot) is configured as a complete unit. When configuring an I/E station, configure all the slots in the I/E station the same way: all storage or all I/E slots.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Configuring I/E Station Slots Table 4 Number of I/E Station Slots Available Library Configuration 5U Control Module 9U Expansion Module Library Total I/E Stations I/E Slots I/E Stations I/E Slots I/E Stations I/E Slots 5U 1 6 – – 1 6 14U 1 6 1 12 2 18 23U 1 6 2 24 3 30 32U 1 6 3 36 4 42 41U 1 6 4 48 5 54 Details on configuring I/E station slots include: • Before changing the number of I/E station slots, remove all tape cartrid
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Configuring I/E Station Slots • All slots in an I/E station must be configured the same way: as either storage or I/E slots. For this reason, if your library includes one or more expansion modules and you configure an even number of I/E slots greater than six, the control module I/E station may be configured automatically as storage. • If the I/E station is configured as data storage slots, its door is always locked.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Setting Tape Drive Parameters The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Setup > I/E Station Slots. • From the operator panel, select Setup > Partition Mgmt > Configure I/E Station Slots. Setting Tape Drive Parameters Administrators can view and modify certain tape drive parameters. You can set the SCSI ID for a SCSI-attached tape drive.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Setting Tape Drive Parameters For FC tape drives: • DPF (Data Path Failover) — You can enable data path failover on HP LTO-5 Fibre Channel tape drives with a Storage Networking license by selecting the DPF check box (see Configuring Data Path Failover on page 154). • The loop ID can be set to a value from 0 to 125. A unique loop ID is selected by default for all FC tape drives installed in the library.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Setting Tape Drive Parameters • Auto (NL) — Auto-configure trying N-Port first (default) Notes About Point to Point: - You can use Point to Point if the tape drive is connected via a switch. - You can use Point to Point with HP drives if the tape drive is connected to a host. - You cannot use Point to Point if the tape drive is connected directly to a host. - You cannot use Point to Point if the tape drive is connected to an FC I/O blade.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With Control Paths The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Setup > Drive Settings. • From the operator panel, select Setup > Drive Settings. Working With Control Paths The control path tape drive is used to connect a partition to a host application. The library automatically assigns control paths when you set up partitions. You can modify the control path at any time.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With Control Paths If the library contains: And the partition contains: Then the default control path for the partition is: One or more FC I/O blades At least one FC tape drive The FC I/O blade If you want to change the control path, note the following: Using the FC I/O blade as the control path allows you to utilize the LUN mapping and host port failover features.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Obtaining and Installing a License Key Note: You may need to modify settings in your host application as a result of modifying the control path. See your host application documentation. Note: Bold column headings in the table can be sorted. For example, selecting the Location column heading will sort by location coordinates.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Obtaining and Installing a License Key About License Keys 3 If you purchase a licensable feature with your library, the license will be installed when you receive the library. If you upgrade or add new features after the initial purchase, Quantum issues you a license key certificate. The license key certificate contains an authorization code that enables you to retrieve your license key from the Quantum Web site.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Obtaining and Installing a License Key Viewing Licenses and License Keys 3 To see the licenses you have purchased and obtained, go to: http://www.quantum.com/licensekeys.The license history for each feature is listed (feature licensed, amount licensed, authorization code, and date license key was obtained).
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Obtaining and Installing a License Key 5 In the Serial Number box, enter your serial number. 6 Click Submit. If you have entered a valid serial number, the Web site displays existing license keys for this feature. Exception: If the license was applied at the factory, the word “Factory” may appear instead of the actual license key. If you need to retrieve the license key in this case, contact Quantum Technical Support (see Contacts on page 7).
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Setting Customer Contact Information The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Setup > License. • From the operator panel, select Setup > Licenses. Setting Customer Contact Information Administrators can use the Web client to enter contact information into the library for the person who is the primary customer contact for the library. Keep this information current to expedite the Service process.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Configuring the Library E-mail Account (optional) for your SMTP server. The login account name and password can contain the following special characters: @ and #. E-mail account settings are not case-sensitive. After configuring the e-mail account, you can send a test message to an e-mail address to verify that the account is configured properly.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With RAS E-mail Notifications • Send a test e-mail to allows you to enter an e-mail address you want to test. Enter the address and click Send e-mail. Then check the e-mail account to verify that an e-mail message was sent from the library. After configuring the e-mail account, save the library configuration. For information, see Saving and Restoring the Library Configuration on page 488.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With RAS E-mail Notifications Note: The default techsup@quantum.com e-mail notification settings can be modified, but not deleted. The e-mail address, techsup@quantum.com, cannot be modified. There are three e-mail notification filter levels: • All tickets • High and urgent tickets only • Urgent tickets only ) Administrators can configure the library e-mail account and e-mail notifications.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With RAS E-mail Notifications Note: Do not enter more than one address in the Enter E-mail Address text box. If you need to send e-mail notifications to multiple addresses, create an e-mail notification for each e-mail address. The path to open the appropriate screen is as follows: • From the Web client, select Setup > Notifications > RAS > Receiver Addresses > Create.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With User Accounts Working With User Accounts Administrators can create local user accounts on the library for local authentication, or enable and configure the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) for remote authentication. You may use either or both methods, according to your needs. This section covers how to set up user accounts and authentication for both local and remote authentication. Local Authentication vs.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With User Accounts default administrator account, contact Quantum Technical Support. See Getting More Information or Help on page 8. See User Privileges on page 50 for more information on library permission levels. For information on changing passwords, see Modifying Local User Accounts on page 98.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With User Accounts To modify local user accounts, you need to provide information for the following fields: • Password — the unique password for the user account you are creating. Passwords are limited to 6–16 lower-case alphanumeric characters and can include also include underscores (_), periods (.), hyphens (-), asterisks (*), and and the “at” symbo (@). For example: pass_19. • Privilege — set to either User or Admin.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With User Accounts The library supports all LDAP servers. You can also use Kerberos for added security. For specific instructions on configuring Kerberos, see Configuring Kerberos on page 104. The Login screen displays remote authentication login options only when LDAP is enabled.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With User Accounts 3 Configuring Secure LDAP on the Library Configuring Secure LDAP is optional. You can configure Secure LDAP using one of the following methods (do not use both). • LDAPS — Uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) over a specific port for LDAP (636). You may enable LDAP over SSL (LDAPS) by entering a URI in the form of “ldaps://hostname” in the Server URI field. This will use SSL to send secure communication via port 636.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With User Accounts Examples: ldap://hostname:389 ldap://10.50.91.103 ldap://mycompany.com • LDAPS — Optional. See Configuring Secure LDAP on the Library on page 101. • StartTLS — Optional. See Configuring Secure LDAP on the Library on page 101. • Install TLS CA Certificate — Optional. See Installing an LDAP TLS CA Certificate on page 101. • Remove TLS CA Certificate — This check box is available if a TLS CA certificate is installed.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With User Accounts Figure 15 LDAP Setup Example The simple LDAP server configuration shown below would give the library settings shown at right. Simple LDAP Server Configuration: 3 Testing LDAP Settings The Test Settings button tests communication between the library and the LDAP server, and tests the currently applied LDAP settings. If there are any problems, an error message identifies the problem area.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With User Accounts Note: For step-by-step instructions on configuring LDAP on the library, see your library’s online Help. To access the online Help system, click the Help icon at the top right of the Web client. You can view, enable, and configure LDAP settings from the library Web client. You cannot use the operator panel to configure LDAP settings.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With User Accounts The path to open the appropriate screen is as follows: • From the Web client, select Setup > User Management > Remote Authentication. Generating the Service Keytab file 3 These instructions are for generating the service keytab file for use with Microsoft® Active Directory®. If you not using Active Directory, refer to your Kerberos vendor for instructions on generating this file. 1 Set up an Active Directory domain on the Windows server.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone 6 At the command prompt, create the keytab file for the SPN. Use one of the following formats: • For Windows 2003: ktpass -out library.keytab -princ library/@ +rndPass -ptype KRB5_NT_SRV_HST -crypto RC4-HMAC-NT mapUser /computers/ For example: ktpass -out library.keytab -princ library/delos.dvt.mycompany.com@OURREALM.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone Setting the Date and Time Manually 3 Note: For step-by-step date and time configuration instructions, see your library’s online Help. To access the online Help system, click the Help icon at the top right of the Web client or operator panel user interface. Note: The library may log you off after you change the time or time zone. If this happens, simply log back on.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone • NTP is enabled on the Date & Time screen. When NTP is enabled, you cannot manually configure date and time. For more information on setting date and time manually, see Setting the Date and Time Manually on page 107. • You can enter an IP address for a primary and an alternate (optional) NTP server. • NTP server IP addresses must be entered in the proper format.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With FC I/O Blades Working With FC I/O Blades The library supports optional FC I/O blades, which provide host connections to LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5 and LTO-6 FC drives. The number of FC I/O blades in any library configuration cannot exceed four, and each FC I/O blade in the library supports up to four FC tape drives. FC I/O blades reduce switch port and cabling requirements and increase backup reliability.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With FC I/O Blades Configuring FC I/O Blade Ports 3 When FC I/O blades are installed, administrators can configure FC I/O blade port parameters. Each FC I/O blade has six ports. Ports 1 and 2 are always target ports and are configurable. Ports 3 through 6 are always initiator ports and are not configurable. For information on viewing the current configured settings for all I/O blade ports, see Viewing FC I/O Blade Port Information on page 276.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With FC I/O Blades FC I/O Blade Internal Virtual Port for Media Changers 3 Configuring FC I/O Blade Channel Zoning 3 Scalar i500 User’s Guide FC I/O blades use an internal virtual port to access the media changer devices (partitions). Each FC I/O blade can access all media changer devices, except those that are defined in association with drive-based access (also known as “LUN-1”). The Scalar i500 library can have up to 18 partitions.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With FC I/O Blades Details on configuring channel zoning include: • By default, all target FC ports (ports 1 and 2) on an FC I/O blade have access to all initiator ports (ports 3–6). • Changing channel zoning setting will cause the affected FC I/O blade to reboot. • If host port failover is enabled on the FC I/O blade, channel zoning must be configured so that all target FC ports have access to all initiator ports.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With FC I/O Blades Note: This operation should not be performed concurrently by multiple administrators logged in from different locations. You can access the appropriate screens, but you cannot apply changes while another administrator is performing the same operation. The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Setup > FC I/O Blades > Channel Zoning.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With FC I/O Blades Note: This operation should not be performed concurrently by multiple administrators logged in from different locations. You can access the appropriate screens, but you cannot apply changes while another administrator is performing the same operation. The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client select Setup > FC I/O Blades > FC I/O Blade Control.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With FC I/O Blades After creating, modifying, or deleting an FC host connection, save the library configuration. For instructions on how to save the library configuration, see Saving and Restoring the Library Configuration on page 488. Note: These operations should not be performed concurrently by multiple administrators logged in from different locations.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With FC I/O Blades 3 Deleting an FC Host Connection Administrators can delete connections to FC hosts without powering down the system. Before deleting an FC host connection, make sure the FC host is disconnected (offline) from the I/O blade. A message will appear if the FC host is online when you attempt to delete it.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With FC I/O Blades map the controller device to a different LUN if an application typically expects to see a media changer device (partition) or tape drive at LUN 0. LUNs can also be mapped to be accessible by specific host server World Wide Port Name (WWPN). Mapping a LUN to a specific WWPN can be used instead of channel zoning to control device visibility.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With FC I/O Blades Configuring Host Mapping 3 To configure host mapping, you need to select the media changer device (partition) or tape drive you want to map and assign a new LUN number for the device. Note: Depending on host operating system constraints, it might be necessary to reboot or reconfigure the host due to device mapping changes that result from configuring host mapping.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With FC I/O Blades • After configuring FC host mapping, save the library configuration. For instructions on how to save the library configuration, see Saving and Restoring the Library Configuration on page 488. Note: A warning message will display if the command and control LUN (CCL) or another device is not mapped to LUN 0 (zero). LUN 0 is typically occupied by the command and control LUN (CCL), unless it has been manually mapped to another LUN.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With FC I/O Blades To enable host port failover, you must configure target ports 1 and 2 on the FC I/O blade as point-to-point connections (Setup > FC I/O Blades > Port Configuration). FC I/O blade target ports 1 and 2 must be attached to the same SAN fabric to provide host access. The primary active port is used for host communications, while the passive standby port is kept idle.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With FC I/O Blades Details on configuring host port failover include: • The Setup - Host Port Failover screen displays all the FC I/O blades found in the library. FC I/O blades are listed by the following: location in the library, WWNN (Web client only), and status/state. You can select the FC I/O blade you want to configure for host port failover and proceed to the next screen.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With FC I/O Blades • The Setup - Host Port Failover screen displays all the I/O blades found in the library. I/O blades are listed by the following: location in the library, WWNN (Web client only), and status/state. You can select the I/O blade that had a failed target port and proceed to the next screen. • In the Physical Ports section of the Web client screen, check the State, Failure Type, and Intervention columns for the port that failed.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Working With FC I/O Blades Working With Data Path Conditioning 3 When I/O blades are installed, administrators can configure data path conditioning, an automatic means of verifying, monitoring, and protecting data path integrity between FC I/O blades and FC tape drives. Data path conditioning allows you to proactively detect and resolve data path problems before they affect backup, restore, and other data transfer operations.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Configuring Library Security Settings The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Setup > I/O Blades > Data Path Conditioning. • From the operator panel, select Setup > I/O Blades > Data Path Conditioning. Configuring Library Security Settings Administrators can use the operator panel Security Settings screen to change the following security features: • Network Interface — Enables external access to the library over Ethernet.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Configuring the Internal Network Note: This setting differs from enabling the SMI-S service in the Tools > System Settings menu (see Enable SMI-S on page 129). In order to run SMI-S, the port must be open and the SMI-S service must be enabled. You cannot configure the security settings from the Web client. The path to open the appropriate screen is as follows: • From the operator panel, select Tools > Security.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Configuring System Settings Configuring System Settings This section describes the system-wide settings you can configure on the library. Each setting is described in detail below. Details on the system settings include: • The only setting users with User privileges can configure is the Touch screen audio setting. • Administrators can configure all the system settings. • All of the system settings are available on the operator panel.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Configuring System Settings The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the operator panel, select Tools > System Settings.From the Web client, select Setup > System Settings. Tape Drive Logical SN Addressing 3 The library assigns a fixed logical serial number to each tape drive slot in the library (whether it is occupied or not).
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Configuring System Settings Manual Cartridge Assignment 3 Administrators can disable or enable manual cartridge assignment. When manual cartridge assignment is enabled (the default setting), the Assign I/E screen automatically appears on the operator panel once cartridges are placed into the I/E station. The Assign I/E screen prompts the user to use the operator panel to assign the cartridges to a specific partition or to the System partition.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Configuring System Settings Enable SNMP V1/V2 Enable IPv6 3 3 Enables Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) V1 and V2c services to run on the library. This option is disabled by default. Note: SNMP v3 is always enabled. For more information on SNMP, see Configuring SNMP Settings on the Library on page 63. Note: This setting differs from opening the SNMP port in the Tools > Security menu (see Configuring Library Security Settings on page 124).
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Configuring System Settings some library functions, knowing which labels are bad enables you to replace them with good ones as soon as possible. When you enable Unlabeled Media Detection, the calibration sensor rescans slots identified as empty in the inventory to see if a cartridge is physically in the slot. If so, the library reports the cartridge as having an unreadable barcode.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Configuring System Settings Auto-Ticket Closure 3 Configuring the Library for FIPS 3 For information about this feature, see Closing RAS Tickets Automatically on page 485. To configure your library for FIPS, perform the following steps: 1 Upgrade library firmware to version 600G or later.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Configuring System Settings Change the Encryption Method of a partition to Enable Library Managed. 2 Select the FIPS check box to enable FIPS mode for the partition. Clear the FIPS check box to disable FIPS mode for the partition. 3 Click Apply.
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Library Configuring Operator Panel Display Settings Configuring Operator Panel Display Settings You can use the operator panel Display Settings screen to adjust the operator panel’s brightness and contrast settings. The current applied settings appear on the screen. Adjust the brightness and contrast settings by tapping the up and down arrows. The Defaults button sets the brightness and contrast to the default settings.
Chapter 4 Advanced Reporting 4 Advanced Reporting is a licensable feature. You must have an Advanced Reporting license installed on your library in order to use the features described in this chapter. For more information on licensing, see Obtaining and Installing a License Key on page 88.
Chapter 4 Advanced Reporting About the Advanced Reporting License Note: To use all the features of Advanced Reporting, your library firmware must be at version 580G or higher.
Chapter 4 Advanced Reporting Working With Advanced Reporting Reports Working With Advanced Reporting Reports Details about Advanced Reporting reports include: • The data for the reports is collected in log files. When the log files reach their maximum size, the oldest information is deleted as new information is added. This may affect how much historical data you can access. • The on-screen reports contain a chart and a data table.
Chapter 4 Advanced Reporting Working With Advanced Reporting Reports • Time and date of mount (UTC) • Time and date of dismount (UTC) • Media motion time (in seconds) • Tape cartridge barcode To configure the report, specify the following: • Date Range — Specifies the range of time covered in the report.
Chapter 4 Advanced Reporting Working With Advanced Reporting Reports • Grouping — Specifies which tape drive(s) or partition(s) to include in the report. Select one of the following: • All Drives by Coordinate (default) — Presents the sum total of the selected Attribute for all tape drives according to their location in the library.
Chapter 4 Advanced Reporting Working With Advanced Reporting Reports The Media Integrity Analysis report collects the following information for each TapeAlert: • Date and time (UTC) of TapeAlert occurrences • Tape drive physical serial number • Cartridge barcode • TapeAlert value • Occurrence count of each TapeAlert • Tape drive error codes for each TapeAlert To configure the report, specify the following: • Date Range — Specifies the range of time covered in the report.
Chapter 4 Advanced Reporting Working With Advanced Reporting Reports • Grouping—Specifies which drive(s) or tape cartridge(s) on which to base the report. Choose one of the following: • All (default) — All tape drives and tape cartridges for which a TapeAlert was issued during the specified Date Range. • Selected Drive by Physical SN — An individual tape drive. Only tape drives which issued a TapeAlert during the specified Date Range appear in the report.
Chapter 4 Advanced Reporting Working With Advanced Reporting Reports Using a Template 4 To use a saved template, select the template from the drop-down list and click Load. Deleting a Template 4 To delete a template, select the template from the drop-down list and click Delete.
Chapter 4 Advanced Reporting Working With Advanced Reporting Reports Caution: Once you delete the data in the log files, you cannot get it back. The Reload button does NOT retrieve deleted data! It is recommended that you save all the data for both the Drive Resource Utilization report and the Media Integrity Analysis report before deleting the data (see Saving and Emailing Report Data Files).
Chapter 4 Advanced Reporting Configuring and Viewing the Media Security Log Figure 18 Saving and E-mailing the Report Data Configuring and Viewing the Media Security Log Media removal is detected by the library when it performs an inventory (at boot up; after an open door is closed, etc.). The media security log lists media that have been removed from the library. You can enable the library to collect information about media removal, and then view, save, and/or e-mail the log.
Chapter 4 Advanced Reporting Viewing the Media Usage Log When the log file reaches its maximum size, the oldest information is replaced as new information is added. To configure what information gets tracked in the log, select Setup > Notifications > Advanced Reporting > Media Security from the Web client. To view, save, or e-mail the report, select Reports > Log Viewer from the Web client. Select Media Security Log from the list of logs and click Next.
Chapter 4 Advanced Reporting Automatically E-mailing Advanced Reporting Reports and Logs • LW — Cartridge lifetime MB written • LR — Cartridge lifetime MB read • Enc — Cartridge encryption status (U=Unknown, E=Encrypted, N=Not Encrypted) To view, save, or e-mail the report, select Reports > Log Viewer from the Web client. Select Media Usage Log from the list of logs and click Next.
Chapter 4 Advanced Reporting Automatically E-mailing Advanced Reporting Reports and Logs Note: Duplicate entries are not allowed. A duplicate entry means the same recipient is set to receive the exact same reports in two different entries, regardless of the day or time. If you have duplicate recipients, make sure that the reports selected in each entry are not an exact match.
Chapter 5 5 Capacity on Demand All Scalar i500 library configurations ship with the purchased number of slots pre-activated. The number of available pre-activated slots begins at 41 for all library configurations and increases in 46-slot increments to a maximum of 409 slots in the 41U library configuration. After the initial purchase of your library, you can activate any remaining inactive slots in your library by purchasing a COD license upgrade. Upgrades are sold in 46-slot increments.
Chapter 5 Capacity on Demand Table 6 Available Slots and COD Upgrades Per Configuration 5U 14U 23U 32U 41U Minimum, Maximum Available Slots (including I/E station slots) 41, 41 41, 133 41, 225 41, 317 41, 409 Default Pre-Activated Slots 41 41 41 41 41 Available Pre-Activated Slots 41 41, 87, 133 41, 87, 133, 179, 225 41, 87, 133, 179, 225, 271, 317 41, 87, 133, 179, 225, 271, 317, 363, 409 Available COD Slot Upgrades NA 87, 133 87, 133, 179, 225 87, 133, 179, 225, 271, 317 87,
Chapter 6 6 Storage Networking Storage Networking (SNW) is a licensable feature that allows you to take advantage of the control path failover, data path failover, and host access configuration features of 8 Gb/s HP LTO-5 FC tape drives, without those drives being connected to a 4 Gb/s FC I/O blade. (Since the FC I/O blade has a maximum speed of 4 Gb/s, you can only get the full speed by NOT being connected to the FC I/O blade.) The SNW license is also required for FIPS compliance.
Chapter 6 Storage Networking About the Storage Networking License About the Storage Networking License If you purchase a Storage Networking (SNW) license after you purchase your library, you must install the license key on your library to enable the SNW functionality. The SNW license is sold on a per-drive basis. The license installed on the library indicates the number of tape drives that are licensed.
Chapter 6 Storage Networking Configuring Control Path Failover • Both the control path and failover tape drives must have their topology configured as Point to Point (see Setting Tape Drive Parameters on page 83). Previously, the library allowed you to change the topology once control path failover was configured, even though this prevented the feature from working.
Chapter 6 Storage Networking Configuring Control Path Failover Figure 19 Forcing Control Path Failover 2 Select Force Control Path Failover and click Next. The Force Control Path Failover screenu displays (see Figure 20). All of the partitions that have control path failover enabled are listed. The location and status of the tape drive that is currently serving as the control path are listed in the Active columns.
Chapter 6 Storage Networking Configuring Control Path Failover Column Indicates Standby Drive Location of the standby tape drive. Standby Status Ready status of the standby tape drive. Standby Connected Whether the standby tape drive is connected and has a working link. Figure 20 Forcing Control Path Failover 3 Select the partition on which you want to force the failover. Note: The standby tape drive must be “ready” and “connected” in order to force a failover. 4 Click Apply.
Chapter 6 Storage Networking Configuring Data Path Failover Configuring Data Path Failover Data Path Failover provides an alternate data path when a preferred data path fails. The Data Path Failover functionality is provided as part of the Storage Networking license and applies to HP LTO-5 Fibre Channel tape drives only. HP LTO-5 Fibre Channel tape drives have two Fibre Channel ports.
Chapter 6 Storage Networking Configuring Data Path Failover Note: If you are NOT using data path failover on a tape drive, then only Port 1 is used for data path or control path transmission. The library and host will not recognize Port 2 unless data path failover is enabled on the tape drive. Details about data path failover include: • The tape drives must be HP LTO-5 Fibre Channel tape drives.
Chapter 6 Storage Networking Configuring Data Path Failover Figure 21 HP LTO-5 Fibre Channel Tape Drive Ports Port 1 Status LED Port 1 – default data path Port 2 Status LED Port 2 – default failover port 2 From the library Setup menu, click Drive Settings. The Setup - Drive Settings page displays (see Figure 22). 3 For each tape drive on which you want to enable data path failover, do the following: a First, change the Requested Topology setting to Point to Point. b Then select the DPF check box.
Chapter 6 Storage Networking Configuring Data Path Failover Note: The illustration shows Port 1 as the default data port and Port 2 as the default failover port, but these defaults apply only if the data path failover feature is not enabled when you insert cables. If data path failover is enabled, the first port into which you insert a cable becomes the active data port and the second port becomes the failover port.
Chapter 6 Storage Networking Configuring Data Path Failover You can only force a failover on one tape drive at a time. Both Fibre Channel ports must be connected to a host or switch. You can only force a failover from the Web client. To force a data path failover: 1 From the Tools menu, click Drive Operations. The Tools - Drive Operations screen displays (see Figure 23). Figure 23 Forcing Data Path Failover 2 Select Force Data Path Failover and click Next.
Chapter 6 Storage Networking Configuring Data Path Failover Figure 24 Forcing Data Path Failover 3 Select the tape drive on which you want to force the failover. Note: The tape drive must be in the “ready” state in order to be selected. 4 Click Apply. The new active port displays in the Active Port column. Scalar i500 User’s Guide Note: If the new active port does not display, refresh the page in the browser. Note: The library will issue a RAS ticket if the forced failover fails.
Chapter 6 Storage Networking Configuring Host Access Configuring Host Access Host Access provides a way to limit host access to specific tape drives and partitions via the library interface. To use host access, you must have a Storage Networking license on the library. The Storage Networking license must be sufficient to cover the tape drive(s) you want to configure for host access.
Chapter 6 Storage Networking Configuring Host Access • A maximum of 64 host entries can be mapped for access control to each tape drive, regardless of whether the hosts are mapped to the tape drive, to the partition for which the drive provides the library control path, or both. If the same host is mapped to both the tape drive and the partition, the same host consumes two host entries. You can only configure host access control from the Web client.
Chapter 6 Storage Networking Configuring Host Access 3 Select a host and click Add (you can only add one host at a time). 4 Under Add a Host, enter or modify the host name in the Name field and select the host type from the Select Type drop-down list. 5 Click Apply. This registers the host. The page reloads so you are now viewing the Registered Hosts list on the Setup - Host Registration screen.
Chapter 6 Storage Networking Configuring Host Access Mapping a Host to Tape Drives and Partitions 6 You must map one host at a time, and click Apply after configuring each host. 1 Navigate to Setup > Host Access > Host Connections, or click the Access button from the Setup - Host Registration screen. 2 Select drives to enable for host access (described in Enabling Tape Drives for Host Access on page 162) and click Next.
Chapter 6 Storage Networking Configuring Host Access To modify a host: 1 Click Setup > Host Access > Host Registration. 2 Select a host and click Modify. 3 Modify the host name or type and click Apply. Deleting a Host 6 Deleting a host un-registers it with the library. The host is deleted from the Registered Host list. If the host is mapped to drives or partitions on the Setup - Connection Configuration screen, you will need to disable all the mapped connections before you can delete the host.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management 7 Encryption Key Management (EKM) is a licensable feature. You must have an EKM license installed on your library in order to use the encryption key management features described in this chapter. The Scalar i500 supports three encryption key management systems, which are described in Table 1. These systems work in conjunction with the library to generate, protect, store, and manage encryption keys.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Table 1 Encryption Systems Encryption System Supported Tape Drives Supported Media Quantum Encryption Key Manager (Q-EKM) IBM LTO-4 Fibre Channel and SAS LTO-4, LTO-5, and LTO-6 tape cartridges IBM LTO-5 Fibre Channel IBM LTO-6 Fibre Channel You must be running Q-EKM version 2.0 (or higher) to support IBM LTO-5 tape drives.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management KMIP-compliant Encryption Key Management This chapter covers: • General Notes About Encryption on the Library on page 168 • About the EKM License on page 168 • Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library on page 169 • Using EKM Path Diagnostics on page 183 • Viewing Tape Drive Encryption Settings on page 188 • Performing Scalar Key Manager Functions on the Library on page 188 • Generating Data Encryption Keys on page 189 • Sharing Encrypted Tape Cartridges on pa
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management KMIP-compliant Encryption Key Management Details about the Scalar i500 KMIP-compliant implementation include: • As with other encryption systems supported by the library, in order to use KMIP-compliant encryption systems with the Scalar i500, you must have an Encryption Key Management license installed on the library. • A minimum of two KMIP-compliant encryption servers are required for failover purposes.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library Make sure your Q-EKM, SKM, or KMIP-compliant key servers are installed and running before configuring the library (see the Quantum Encryption Key Manager User’s Guide, the Scalar Key Manager User’s Guide, or your KMIP key manager user’s guide for instructions).
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library 7 Step 2: Preparing Partitions for Library Managed Encryption For each partition on which you want to enable library managed encryption, do the following: 1 Make sure the partition contains encryption-supported and encryption-capable tape drives and media. Note the following: • Q-EKM partitions must contain only IBM LTO-4, IBM LTO-5, and/or IBM LTO-6 tape drives. Note: You must be running Q-EKM version 2.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library Figure 25 Setup - Encryption System Configuration (KMIP Key Manager) 2 Key Server Type — This field only appears if you have HP tape drives installed in the library. If this field is visible, select which encryption solution you plan to use (Q-EKM, SKM, or KMIP Key Manager). 3 Automatic EKM Path Diagnostics — Enable or disable as desired; however, it is recommended you leave the default.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library 4 Interval — If Automatic EKM Path Diagnostics is enabled, select the interval at which the library performs the diagnostics. 5 Test Warning Threshold — For Q-EKM only. If Automatic EKM Path Diagnostics is enabled, specify the number of consecutive missed test intervals required to generate a RAS ticket.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library Note: Q-EKM requires one or two servers. If you do not plan to use a secondary key server, you may type a zero IP address, 0.0.0.0, in the #2 text box, or you may leave the text box blank. SKM requires two servers. KMIP Key Manager requires at least two servers and can have up to 10 servers for increased failover capacity. For an initial key request, the library tries server #1 (the primary server) first.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library Note: 9 If you are using a secondary Q-EKM key server, then the port numbers for both the primary and secondary key servers must be set to the same value. If they are not, synchronization and failover will not occur. • SKM — The port number is always 6000. You cannot change SKM port numbers. • KMIP Key Manager — The port number must match the configured port number on the KMIP key manager server.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library At any time, you may install a new set of TLS certificates to overwrite the existing set. The new TLS certificates must all be valid or the overwrite will not occur and the existing certificates will remain in place. Take one the following actions, according to which encryption system you are using.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library If TLS certificates are currently installed, they will be listed in a table at the bottom of the screen. If they are not installed, a message appears at the bottom of the screen stating that certificates are not installed. Figure 26 TLS Communication Certificate Import Screen Installing Quantum-Supplied TLS Certificates on the Library 7 Quantum-supplied TLS certificates are only available for use with SKM.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library 3 From the Tools menu, select EKM Management > Import Communication Certificates. The Tools - TLS Communication Certificate Import screen opens (see Figure 26). If TLS certificates are currently installed, they will be listed in a table at the bottom of the screen. If they are not installed, a message appears at the bottom of the screen stating that certificates are not installed.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library You need to provide the following certificates: Encryption System Certificates Required SKM • Root Certificate (also called the CA certificate, or Certificate Authority Certificate) • Client Certificate • Admin Certificate KMIP key managers • Root Certificate (also called the CA certificate, or Certificate Authority Certificate) • Client Certificate These files must be in the proper format, as follows.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library 3 From the Tools menu, select EKM Management > Import Communication Certificates. The Tools - TLS Communication Certificate Import screen opens (see Figure 26 on page 176). If TLS certificates are currently installed, they will be listed in a table at the bottom of the screen. If they are not installed, a message appears at the bottom of the screen stating that certificates are not installed.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library 7 Step 5: Running EKM Path Diagnostics Perform EKM Path Diagnostics as described in Using EKM Path Diagnostics on page 183. 7 Step 6: Configuring Partitions for Library Managed Encryption Encryption on the Scalar i500 tape library is enabled by partition only. You cannot select individual tape drives for encryption; you must select an entire partition to be encrypted.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library Figure 27 Setup - Encryption Partition Configuration Screen A list of all your partitions displays, along with a drop-down list displaying the encryption method for each partition. The Encryption Method applies to all encryption-capable tape drives and media in that partition. Table 7 on page 181 describes the partition encryption methods.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library Allow Application Managed Not for use with EKM. Allows an external backup application to provide encryption support to all encryption-capable tape drives and media within the partition. The library will NOT communicate with the EKM key server on this partition. This is the default setting if you have encryptioncapable tape drives in the partition.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library 3 SKM Only — FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) is a U.S. government standard relating to computer security and encryption. To enable FIPS mode on an SKM partition, select the FIPS check box. To disable FIPS, clear the FIPS check box. See FIPS-Certified Encryption Solution on page 199 for more information. FIPS mode is only available with SKM. 4 Click Apply. 5 Save the library configuration.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library Note: For Q-EKM only: This test cannot run if the Drive test fails. If any of the tests fail, try the following resolutions and run the test again to make sure it passes: • Ping Test Failure — Verify that the key server host is running and accessible from the network to which the library is connected. • Drive Test Failure — Look for any tape drive RAS tickets and follow the resolution instructions in the ticket.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library • The Automatic diagnostics does not take partitions offline, but it may delay moves to tape drives while they are being tested. • The Manual diagnostics requires that you select one tape drive to use for the test. Since the test only validates the selected drive, if you want to test the path for each tape drive, you must run the test multiple times (once for each drive).
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library 2 Q-EKM Only: A list of all the tape drives enabled for librarymanaged encryption is displayed, along with the tape drive status and the partition in which each tape drive resides. 3 Q-EKM Only: Select the tape drive on which you want to perform diagnostics and click Apply. Tape drives must be unloaded, ready, and online in order for the test to run.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library Caution: Q-EKM Only: Running Automatic EKM Path Diagnostics may cause an increase in RAS tickets if tests are skipped due to tape drives being unavailable for a configurable number of consecutive test intervals.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library Note: This feature is currently only available with KMIP Key Manager. 1 From the Web client, select Tools > EKM Management > Server Status. The Key Manager Status screen appears. A list of all your connected EKM servers displays. The currently active server displays in bold green type with the word “(Active)” after it.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library • Importing Encryption Certificates on page 194 • Exporting Data Encryption Keys on page 194 • Importing Data Encryption Keys on page 196 • Accessing the SKM Server Logs on page 197 • Using the SKM Encryption Key Import Warning Log on page 197 7 Generating Data Encryption Keys Data encryption keys are generated in sets of a specified quantity (see the Scalar Key Manager User’s Guide for more information).
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library particular library, that library attempts to automatically generate data encryption keys on the SKM server. Both SKM servers must be running and operational in order for automatic key generation to succeed. • If automatic key generation succeeds, a RAS ticket informs you the keys were generated and instructs you to back up both SKM server keystores as soon as possible.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library To manually generate data encryption keys: 1 Make sure that both SKM servers are running and operational. 2 From the library’s Web client, access the encryption partition configuration screen (Setup > Encryption > Partition Configuration).
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library 7 Sharing Encrypted Tape Cartridges If you are using SKM, you can share encrypted tapes with other companies and individuals who also use SKM for managing encryption keys. Each SKM server provides a unique encryption key for each tape cartridge that is encrypted.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library 6 The destination administrator saves the file containing the wrapped data encryption keys to a location on a computer, and then imports the keys onto the destination SKM server (see Importing Data Encryption Keys on page 196). 7 The destination library can now read the encrypted tapes.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library Importing Encryption Certificates 7 The encryption certificate contains a public key that is used to wrap (encrypt) encryption keys prior to transporting them to another SKM server. When sharing tape cartridges, you need to import the encryption certificate of the destination SKM server. Note: This function is available to administrators and only applies to SKM servers.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library Note: Missing/Changed Barcode Labels — If a tape cartridge barcode label is missing, the key used to encrypt the tape will not be exported in an Export Current operation. If a tape cartridge barcode label is changed, the key used to encrypt the tape will not be exported in an Export Current or Export Selective operation.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library • Export Current — Exports all the keys that were used to encrypt the tape cartridges that are currently in the library performing this export. This includes storage slots, I/E stations, and tape drives. If a tape cartridge is no longer in the library, the key used to encrypt the tape will not be exported. If a tape cartridge barcode label is missing or changed, the key used to encrypt the tape will not be exported.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library 3 From the Tools menu, select EKM Management > Encryption Key > Import. 4 Click Browse to locate the saved file of encryption keys. 5 Click Open. 6 Click Apply to import the keys onto your SKM server. 7 Back up both SKM servers following the instructions in the SKM user’s guide. In case of an incomplete import, the library displays a message and generates a RAS ticket.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library For each key that failed the import, the log provides one of the following message descriptions: • CRC Data Missing — Error. Metadata is missing for the key. This means that the export file is corrupt. Suggested Solution: Export the key(s) for the listed tape cartridge(s) again, and then perform the import operation again. • CRC Check Failed — Error. The CRC data does not match the key or key metadata.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management FIPS-Certified Encryption Solution FIPS-Certified Encryption Solution FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) 140-2 is a U.S. government standard relating to computer security and encryption. The Quantum Scalar i500 now offers a FIPS 140-2 Level 1 certified encryption solution composed of the Scalar Key Manager and HP LTO-5 or LTO-6 Fibre Channel tape drives in a Scalar i500 library.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management FIPS-Certified Encryption Solution • The library must be connected to Scalar Key Manager. Scalar Key Manager software must be at version 2.0 or later in order to be FIPS certified. Caution: Configuring the Library for FIPS 7 If the Ethernet Expansion blade fails and the attached tape drives have FIPS mode enabled, all encryption operations (encrypting, decrypting, key requests) on the attached tape drives will fail.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management FIPS-Certified Encryption Solution Enabling and Disabling FIPS Mode on HP LTO-5 and LTO-6 Tape Drives 7 To operate your HP LTO-5 or LTO-6 Fibre Channel tape drives to be compliant with FIPS, you must enable “FIPS mode.” FIPS mode is configured by partition. You enable FIPS mode on a partition, which enables FIPS mode on all of the tape drives in the partition.
Chapter 7 Encryption Key Management FIPS-Certified Encryption Solution Viewing FIPS Status on the Library 7 There are three ways to view FIPS status on the library: • The Partition Configuration screen (Setup > Encryption > Partition Configuration) shows which partitions are enabled for FIPS. All tape drives in FIPS partitions are enabled. • The System Information Report (Reports > System Information) contains a FIPS column in the Library Partitions section.
Chapter 8 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Extended Data Lifecycle Management (EDLM) provides data protection and integrity checking by scanning your tape cartridges, providing results, and allowing StorNext® to migrate data from bad or suspect tapes. EDLM allows you to run manual scans on any tape cartridge in the library at any time, and performs automatic scans according to schedules and policies that you set up.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management About EDLM • Step 4: Creating the EDLM Library Managed Partition on page 213 • Step 5: Setting Up Automatic EDLM Scanning Policies on Partitions on page 216 • Pausing EDLM Scans on Partitions on page 222 • Running Manual EDLM Tests on page 224 • Working With EDLM Test Results on page 226 • Testing Suspect EDLM Drives on page 235 About EDLM Details about EDLM are as follows: • The EDLM feature requires an Extended Data Lifecycle Management license to be inst
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management About EDLM • All types of tape cartridges (data, cleaning, diagnostic, and firmware update tapes) can be scanned manually. However, only data cartridges can be scanned automatically. • If StorNext® Storage Manager is managing your partitions, you can use it in conjunction with EDLM to automatically copy data off of bad or suspect tapes or to trigger media scans. To use StorNext, you must separately install a SNAPI client plug-in.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management About EDLM • All of the EDLM scanning drives in the EDLM library managed partition must be connected to a Fibre Channel I/O blade. Each FC I/O blade supports up to four tape drives. You can use multiple FC I/O blades to support the EDLM-scanning drives. It is recommended (although not required) that the FC I/O blade(s) used for EDLM scanning drives have only EDLM scanning drives attached, and recommended that the blade not be connected to a host.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Cleaning for EDLM Drives Cleaning for EDLM Drives Cleaning for EDLM drives must be done through the library's manual cleaning feature or automatic cleaning feature. Simply inserting a cleaning tape into an EDLM drive will not initiate cleaning because EDLM drives are configured for a partial load, and the drive won't load the tape to clean the drive.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans • Step 3: Configuring the StorNext Host Settings on the Library on page 211 • Step 4: Creating the EDLM Library Managed Partition on page 213 • Step 5: Setting Up Automatic EDLM Scanning Policies on Partitions on page 216 8 Step 1: Preparing the Library 1 Upgrade library firmware to at least version 620G. If needed, contact Quantum Support to get the firmware. 2 Install EDLM-scanning drives in the library.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans In order to use StorNext for these purposes, you must first install the StorNext application programming interface (SNAPI) client plug-in on the library, and then configure the library to communicate with StorNext Storage Manager. The EDLM plug-in for SNAPI is available from Quantum.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans Figure 29 Installing the SNAPI Plug-in 7 Click Install. The Tools - Manage EDLM Plug-ins screen appears. Figure 30 Installing the SNAPI Plug-in 8 Click Browse to navigate to and select the EDLM plug-in for SNAPI you downloaded earlier. 9 Click Next. A confirmation screen appears.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans 10 Click Install. The file is installed. When complete, a Success message appears. 11 Click Close to close the Success message. Step 3: Configuring the StorNext Host Settings on the Library 8 This step is optional. If StorNext Storage Manager is managing your partitions, you can use it in conjunction with EDLM to automatically copy data from bad or suspect tapes or to trigger media scans.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans 3 In the Name field, type a name that you will use to identify the StorNext Storage Manager server. 4 From the API Client Plug-in drop-down list, select the SNAPI client plug-in. 5 From the Primary Host Address field, type the IP address (or host name, if DNS is configured) of the primary StorNext Storage Manager server.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans Figure 32 Testing the StorNext Settings Failed message/link Troubleshooting text box 12 Once you have successfully configured StorNext host settings, you can configure StorNext-related EDLM policies on partitions as described in Chapter 8, Step 5: Setting Up Automatic EDLM Scanning Policies on Partitions.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans Note: If you plan to use this EDLM partition to scan tapes encrypted using library managed encryption, you will also need to configure this partition for library managed encryption, so that it can request the correct encryption keys from the encryption key servers. Without the proper encryption keys, the EDLM scanning drives cannot perform normal or full scans on encrypted tapes.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans 4 Type a name for the partition in the Enter Name text box. 5 Type in the number of storage slots to assign to the partition in the Enter Number of Slots text box. Note: The number in parentheses indicates the number of slots available for use in the partition. For standard partitions, the number equals the number of licensed slots available, and the default equals the total number of available slots.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans Step 5: Setting Up Automatic EDLM Scanning Policies on Partitions8 You can set EDLM scanning policies on both standard partitions and on EDLM library managed partitions. Once configured, scanning takes place automatically per the policies. You can temporarily stop automatic scans on partitions by using the Pause feature (see Pausing EDLM Scans on Partitions on page 222). 1 Log on as an administrator.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans Figure 34 EDLM Policy Settings for EDLM Library Managed Partitions Scalar i500 User’s Guide 217
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans Figure 35 EDLM Policy Settings for Standard Partitions 5 Set EDLM scanning policies on this partition. Table 8 describes the policies that you can set.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans Note: To disable EDLM scanning policies on a partition, select None for each of the following: Scan upon import, Scan based on Tape Alert, and Use StorNext configuration. In addition, set the normal and full scan time intervals to zero. Table 8 EDLM Policy Settings for Partitions Setting Description General Settings Allow concurrent scans Select the number of tape drives that this partition can use for EDLM scans at any one time.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans Setting Description Use StorNext Configuration Select whether to use StorNext in conjunction with EDLM to perform certain EDLM operations; and, if so, which StorNext configuration to use. From the drop-down list, select None (default) or select one of the StorNext configurations you set up in Step 3: Configuring the StorNext Host Settings on the Library on page 211.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans Setting Description Scan based on Tape Alert Choose whether to scan tapes based on Tape Alert count; and, if so, which type of scan to perform (Quick, Normal, or Full, described above). Select None to disable this policy. This policy is disabled by default.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans Setting Description Scan based on StorNext media suspect count Only available if you selected Use StorNext Configuration above. The suspect count is a means by which StorNext Storage Manager determines when to stop writing data to tape. If you select this policy, a tape will be queued for EDLM testing when its suspect count threshold is reached.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans When you pause EDLM scans, tapes that are currently being scanned finish their scans, are unloaded from the tape drives, and are moved back to their original locations. No further tapes are scanned. Tapes in the queue remain queued. Once unpaused, tapes that would have been queued during the pause period are queued and scans resume as normal.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans 4 To change the mode from Active to Paused or from Paused to Active, click the button in the New column, and then click Apply. The operation completes and, if successful, a Success message appears. 5 Click Close to close the Success message. Running Manual EDLM Tests 8 You may wish to evaluate media outside of the automatic EDLM scanning policies. To do this, you can run a manual EDLM scan.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans 3 From the Partition drop-down list, choose the partition that contains the tape(s) you want to scan. 4 From the Scan type drop-down list, choose the type of scan to perform (Quick, Normal, or Full). The default is Normal. For a description of these scan types, see the Scan Settings section of Table 8 on page 219. 5 If you want the test to continue on error, select the Continue On Error check box.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans Note: If you select a tape that is not supported by the EDLM scanning drives, once you click Apply, a dialog box message will appear stating, “You have selected to scan media that may not be supported by any of the EDLM drives installed in the library. If you continue, these scans may not complete successfully. Are you sure you want to do this?” If you continue, the tape will be queued for scan, but may fail. 7 Click Apply.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans • Example 2: Partition A has an automatic scan policy to scan tapes on import. You import a tape. Meanwhile, Partition B has an automatic scan policy to scan every 180 days. Ten tapes in that partition have reached the 180-day mark at the same time that you import the tape into Partition A. Because these automatic scans occur at the same time, the test session includes all 11 tapes from both partitions.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans The table displays the set of media tests that have run based on the time range selected. Each row in the table presents an overview of a single EDLM test session. The table displays the following information about the test sessions: Item Description Session ID The session identifier, a unique number assigned to each test session that was run. State Pending, Complete, In Progress, Stopped, or Paused.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans • All — All test sessions that were run on the library. The storage limit is 5,000 media scans. When the limit is reached, old scan results are deleted as new scan results are added. 4 To work with a session, select a test session row and then click your desired option: Option Description Stop Stops a currently running test session. Once stopped, you cannot restart the test session. Any test results collected so far are listed.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans The test results display in a new window.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans The top section of the screen lists each tape in the test session. The following information is reported: Item Description Barcode The media barcode identifier. Test Result The test result displays as one of the following: • Good — The tape is good. • Bad — The tape is bad. • Suspect — The tape is possibly unreliable or defective.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans Item Description CM Scan Status One of the following: • Complete — Test is finished; however, the result may not be “good.” You can also get this if the test was stopped. For details, see the CM Scan Analysis.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans Item Description Tape Scan Status One of the following: • Complete — Test is finished; however, the result may not be “good.” For details see the CM Scan Analysis. • Paused • Pending • Not Run — For details, see the CM Scan Analysis. • In Progress • Not Configured — You requested a Quick Scan only so the tape was not scanned.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans Item Description Tape Scan Analysis One of the following: • Good • N/A • I/O Blade Component Failure • Failed to retrieve scan data • Unexpected EOD.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans 4 To send a copy of the test session report via e-mail, type an address in the Send field and click the Send button. Note: In order to send an e-mail, e-mail notifications must be set up on the library (Setup > Notifications > E-mail Configuration). 5 To update the screen with the current status, click Refresh.
Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management Incomplete EDLM Scans 2 Select Perform EDLM Drive Test and click Next. The EDLM Drive Test screen appears. 3 Place a known good tape cartridge into the top I/E station slot. Note: A “known good tape cartridge” means one that is fairly new, formatted, fully written, and that has a good cartridge memory (CM). It is a good idea to create one to have on hand for this type of operation. 4 Select the drive to test and click Apply.
Chapter 9 9 Running Your Library This chapter explains how to access and operate your library. Most of the library functions described here can be found on the Operations menu. Note: The information in this chapter assumes you are using the Web client. Differences in functionality between the Web client and the operator panel are noted.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library Powering on the Library Powering on the Library To power on the library: 1 Connect all power cords to their electrical source. 2 Turn on each power supply using the switch on the rear of the power supply. 3 Press the power button located on the front door of the library’s control module. When you power on the library, the library performs a self-test to ensure that all of its parts are functioning properly. All tape drives and partitions are brought online.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library Restarting the Library The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Operations > System Shutdown. • From the operator panel, select Operations > Shutdown. Restarting the Library The Restart command shuts down and restarts the library’s operating system and firmware. When performing a restart, the library finishes the current command, then shuts down the library and restarts it.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library Logging Out If you are logging in to the library for the first time using the default administrator account, type admin in the User Name text box and password in the Password text box. After you log on for the first time, change the password for the default administrator account. Passwords are limited to 6–16 lower-case alphanumeric characters and can also include underscores (_), periods (.), hyphens (-), asterisks (*), and and the “at” symbol (@). For example: pass_1.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library Performing Media Operations Performing Media Operations Administrators and users can use commands on the Web client and operator panel Operations menu to perform the following media operations: • Import data cartridges into the library • Export data cartridges from the library • Move data cartridges between tape drives, I/E stations, and storage slots within a partition • Import cleaning cartridges into the library (AutoClean is enabled) • Export cleaning cartridges from the
Chapter 9 Running Your Library Performing Media Operations Importing Media 9 The Import Media operation allows you to use the I/E station to import data cartridges into the library. The library’s scanner automatically reads the barcode on new cartridges imported into the library. Note: If your library has zero I/E station slots, you cannot import or export media. See Configuring I/E Station Slots on page 79.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library Performing Media Operations The table below describes the differences in what you can do depending on manual cartridge assignment status: Manual Cartridge Assignment Enabled (default) Disabled Cartridge Assignment in I/E Station You are asked to assign cartridges to a partition immediately upon placing them in the I/E station. You may “cancel” out of this window without assigning them to a partition.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library Performing Media Operations the I/E station assigned to that partition until you import them into that partition. To import a previously assigned cartridge into a different partition, you must first remove that cartridge from the I/E station, place it in a different I/E station slot, and then import it into the desired partition. • Unassigned cartridges are not visible to host applications.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library Performing Media Operations The process for importing cartridges includes the following steps: 1 Go to the front of the library and insert cartridges into the I/E station. 2 Close the I/E station door. The Assign I/E screen appears on the operator panel if the Manual Cartridge Assignment setting is enabled on the operator panel System Settings screen (Tools > System Settings).
Chapter 9 Running Your Library Performing Media Operations • Partition — The partition into which you want to import the • Media — The cartridges that you want to import. cartridges. The screen lists only the partitions to which you have been given access. The screen includes information about the partition mode (online or offline) and the number of empty slots in the partition. The number of cartridges you can import is limited to the number of empty slots.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library Performing Media Operations When I/E station slots have been configured as I/E slots, the I/E station door is unlocked, and you can open the main access door to the library. When all I/E station slots are configured as storage, the I/E station door is always locked. You will not be able to open the main access door to bulk load tape cartridges into the library without first unlocking the I/E station door.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library Performing Media Operations not enough clearance at the bottom of the library for the robotic picker. When bulk loading the library, do not insert storage or cleaning tapes into the bottom row of the lowest module in the library configuration. Moving Media 9 Once media has been imported into the library, you can use the Move Media operation to move a single data cartridge between tape drives and slots within a partition.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library Performing Media Operations Note: You can filter the list of media by entering all or part of a barcode in the Search text box. Use an asterisk (*) to search with wildcards. You can also sort the list by clicking on columns with bold headings. For example, selecting the Location column heading sorts the list by location coordinates. • The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Operations > Media > Move.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library Performing Media Operations Caution: Some host applications may fail import/export operations when the I/E station contains cartridges that are assigned to another partition. Move cartridges from the I/E station as soon as possible to avoid possible conflicts with the other partitions.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library Performing Media Operations The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Operations > Media > Export. • From the operator panel, select Operations > Export Media. For step-by-step procedures, see the library’s online Help. To access the online Help system, click the Help icon at the top right of the Web client or operator panel user interface.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library Performing Media Operations Note: You can filter the list of media by entering all or part of a barcode in the Search text box. Use an asterisk (*) to search with wildcards. You can also sort the list by clicking on columns with bold headings. For example, selecting the Location column heading sorts the list by location coordinates. The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Operations > Drive > Load.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library Performing Media Operations • Partition — The partition containing the tape drive that you want to unload. The screens include information about the partition mode (online or offline). • Tape drive — The tape drive that contains the cartridge that you want to unload. Note: You can sort the list of tape drives by clicking on columns with bold headings. For example, selecting the Location column heading sorts the list by location coordinates.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library About Cleaning Tape Drives Details on changing the tape drive mode include: • The default tape drive mode is online. • You can select only tape drives in partitions to which you have been given access. • The Online/Offline buttons toggle between modes. • Once taken offline, tape drives remain offline until they are turned online again, or the library is restarted. Restarting the library will bring all offline tape drives back online.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library About Cleaning Tape Drives integrated into routine library operations. The host application requests the library to move a tape cartridge. If the tape drive performing the operation needs cleaning, the library will perform the move operation and then automatically clean the tape drive with a cleaning cartridge before informing the host application that the move operation is complete.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library About Cleaning Tape Drives Viewing the Cleaning Count 9 The cleaning count is the number of times a cleaning cartridge has been used to clean a tape drive. Knowing this can help you decide when to replace a cleaning cartridge.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library About Cleaning Tape Drives Caution: Some host applications may fail import/export operations when the I/E station contains cartridges that are assigned to another partition. Move cartridges from the I/E station as soon as possible to avoid possible conflicts with the other partitions. Note: If your library has zero I/E station slots, you cannot import or export cleaning media. See Configuring I/E Station Slots on page 79.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library About Cleaning Tape Drives step-by-step procedures. To access the online Help system, click the Help icon at the top right of the Web client or operator panel user interface. You need to provide the following information in the Import Cleaning Media screens to import media: • Media — the cleaning cartridges that you want to import. The screen includes information about the number of empty cleaning slots in the library.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library About Cleaning Tape Drives Note: If your library has zero I/E station slots, you cannot import or export cleaning media. See Configuring I/E Station Slots on page 73. Note: Once the export operation has started, do not interfere with the operation by opening and closing the I/E station door. Details on exporting cleaning cartridges include: • You must have access to the library’s I/E station and the operator panel to export cleaning cartridges.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library About Cleaning Tape Drives Manually Cleaning Tape Drives 9 The Clean Drive screens allow administrators to manually clean tape drives. Note: Be sure to unload the tape drive before attempting to clean it. If the tape drive is loaded with a cartridge, it will not available for this operation.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library About Tape Drive Operations The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Tools > Drive Operations > Clean a tape drive. • From the operator panel, select Tools > Drive Mgmt > Clean drive. About Tape Drive Operations You can perform the following tape drive operations: • Upgrade tape drive firmware using a firmware image file. For more information, see Using an Image File to Upgrade Tape Drive Firmware on page 282.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library Locking and Unlocking the I/E Stations Locking and Unlocking the I/E Stations Each control module and expansion module has an I/E station door with multiple open and close sensors. A secondary door located behind the I/E station door acts as a redundant indicator as to whether the I/E station is opened or closed. When you are finished accessing the I/E station, make sure the station door is fully closed.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library Controlling FC I/O Blade Power The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Operations > I/E Station. • From the operator panel, select Operations > Lock/Unlock I/E Station. Controlling FC I/O Blade Power Administrators can turn on, turn off, or power cycle individual FC I/O blades in the library. Turning off or power cycling the FC I/O blade will cause a temporary loss of communication with connected hosts.
Chapter 9 Running Your Library Controlling FC I/O Blade Power The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Setup > I/O Blades > Blade Control. • From the operator panel, select Setup > I/O Blades > Blade Control.
Chapter 10 10 Getting Information – Logs and Reports This chapter describes how to find information about your library. From the operator panel, you can find system information in the About Scalar i500 screen (Tools > About Library). From the Web client, you can find information in the Reports and Tools menus. Note: Users without administrator privileges can view only certain reports. See User Privileges on page 50 for information about user privileges.
Chapter 10 Getting Information – Logs and Reports Viewing Information About the Scalar i500 Viewing Information About the Scalar i500 The About screen gives you a quick glance at your library settings.
Chapter 10 Getting Information – Logs and Reports Viewing the System Information Report Viewing the System Information Report The System Information Report contains information on the following library settings: • Date and time — current date, time, and time zone settings • Physical library — host name, Internet Protocol (IP) address(es), serial number, firmware version, board support package (BSP) level, the date the BSP was last updated, and robot firmware version.
Chapter 10 Getting Information – Logs and Reports Viewing the Library Configuration Report Viewing the Library Configuration Report The Library Configuration Report is a dynamic representation of the physical locations of various library resources, including tape drives, slots, partitions, and modules. Each partition’s slots are displayed in a unique color, indicated in the legend. I/E station slots, cleaning slots, and unavailable slots are also displayed in unique colors.
Chapter 10 Getting Information – Logs and Reports Viewing the Library Configuration Report Figure 36 Library Configuration Report Use the report to view detailed information on the following resources. Click on the item you want to view and the information appears in a box to the right of the library diagram.
Chapter 10 Getting Information – Logs and Reports Viewing the Library Configuration Report physical SN, logical SN, World Wide Node Name (WWNN), World Wide Port Name (WWPN), loop ID, topology request, speed request, actual topology, actual speed, maximum speed, active port (if the drive has more than one FC port), SNW licenses (displays which Storage Networking features the tape drive is using, if any; see Chapter 6, Storage Networking), SCSI ID, SAS address, tape drive firmware level, control path status,
Chapter 10 Getting Information – Logs and Reports Viewing the Network Settings Report Viewing the Network Settings Report The Network Setings Report provides information on the following library network settings: • Network — host name, primary DNS, alternate DNS. • IPv4 Settings — Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) enabled/disabled, IP address, gateway address, and net mask.
Chapter 10 Getting Information – Logs and Reports Viewing Logged-in Users Viewing Logged-in Users The Logged-in User’s Report report contains information about the users that are currently logged into the library. The report contains the following information: • User name — Name of logged-in user. • Role name — Privilege level of logged-in user (for example, Admin for administrator, User for non-administrator, non-service user). • Login date and time — Date and time the user logged into the library.
Chapter 10 Getting Information – Logs and Reports Viewing, Saving, and E-mailing Library Logs • Location — Location coordinates of the slot. (For a description of location coordinates, see Understanding the Location Coordinates on page 32.) • Element Address — Element address of the slot. • Encryption — The encryption state of the media in the slot. In order for the library to know the encryption state, the tape must have been placed into an encryption-capable tape drive in the library.
Chapter 10 Getting Information – Logs and Reports Viewing, Saving, and E-mailing Library Logs test again, the new information overwrites the previous information. This option presents the summary log. For more information, see Using the Installation Verification Test on page 509. • Installation Verification Test Detailed Log— This log is saved each time you run the Installation Verification Test (IVT). The log saves only the information from the most recently run test.
Chapter 10 Getting Information – Logs and Reports Viewing FC I/O Blade Information • Media Security Log — Lists media that have been completely removed from the library. This log is only available if you have an Advanced Reporting license installed on the library (see Obtaining and Installing a License Key on page 88), and you have enabled the library to collect data for the log file.
Chapter 10 Getting Information – Logs and Reports Viewing FC I/O Blade Port Information • CCL— Command control LUN. • Status/State—The status of the blade can be: Ready, Not Ready, Auto Level Failed, Auto Leveling Booting, and Unknown. The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Tools > I/O Blade Info. • From the operator panel, select Tools > Blade Info.
Chapter 10 Getting Information – Logs and Reports Viewing FC I/O Blade Port Information For information about configuring FC I/O blade ports, see Configuring FC I/O Blade Ports on page 110. The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Tools > I/O Blade Port Info. • From the operator panel, select Tools > Blade Info > Port Info.
Chapter 11 11 Updating Library and Tape Drive Firmware There are two types of firmware that can be upgraded on the library: library firmware (including drive sled firmware) and tape drive firmware. There may be times when you will need to upgrade your library and tape drive firmware as directed by Quantum Support. You can find release notes, upgrade instructions, and a listing of the latest version of firmware on the Quantum Web site at: http://www.quantum.
Chapter 11 Updating Library and Tape Drive Firmware Upgrading Library Firmware Upgrading Library Firmware The library firmware upgrade operation allows you to upgrade library firmware using the Web client. Upgrading library firmware can take up to an hour for large configurations. Contact Quantum Support for a copy of the latest firmware. Download the file to your computer hard drive. Library firmware comes bundled with tape drive firmware, firmware upgrade instructions, and release notes.
Chapter 11 Updating Library and Tape Drive Firmware Upgrading Library Firmware It is also a good idea to capture a library snapshot information before making any significant change to your system such as upgrading library firmware. Technical support personnel can, if necessary, use the snapshot file to troubleshoot the library. For more information, see Capturing Snapshots of Library Information on page 485. Caution: If you are currently running library firmware version 320G.GS004 or 400G.
Chapter 11 Updating Library and Tape Drive Firmware Upgrading Tape Drive Firmware Note: If your library is running firmware version 600G or later, you can only downgrade library firmware to version 410G or later. If you need to downgrade to a version earlier than 410G, contact Quantum Support for assistance. Note: If you purchased your library after October 15, 2008, you cannot downgrade library firmware to below version 520G.
Chapter 11 Updating Library and Tape Drive Firmware Upgrading Tape Drive Firmware Using an Image File to Upgrade Tape Drive Firmware 11 The Web client allows you to upgrade tape drive firmware using a firmware image file. The firmware upgrade can take up to 40 minutes (less if the upgrade is performed using FC I/O blades). Tape drive firmware is available from Quantum Support.
Chapter 11 Updating Library and Tape Drive Firmware Autoleveling Tape Drive Firmware Caution: Note: Do not turn off power to the library during the upgrade process. Turning off power to the library during the upgrade can cause problems with the library. This operation should not be performed concurrently by multiple administrators. You can access the appropriate screens, but you cannot apply changes while another administrator is performing the same operation.
Chapter 11 Updating Library and Tape Drive Firmware Autoleveling Tape Drive Firmware host or switch. In addition, the library does not support autoleveling SCSI or SAS tape drives. To enable autoleveling, you must upload a firmware image file to the library. If you have multiple versions of FC tape drives installed in your library (for example, LTO-4 and LTO-5), you must upload a unique firmware image file for each version.
Chapter 11 Updating Library and Tape Drive Firmware Autoleveling Tape Drive Firmware You cannot upload tape drive firmware from the operator panel. The path to the appropriate screen is as follows: • From the Web client, select Tools > Drive Operations > Upload/remove tape drive firmware for autoleveling.
Chapter 12 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing This chapter describes how to add, remove, and replace hardware within your library. Adding, removing, or replacing library components may require you to power off the entire library. There are a few components, however, that you can service without powering off the library, such as replacing tape drives. Instead, you may only need to take a specific partition offline, or you may not need to impact the status of the library at all.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Warning: Without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies, a control module weighs approximately 60 lbs (27.2 kg). An expansion module, without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies, exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). To avoid serious injury, at least two people are required to safely lift the modules.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Taking the Library Online/Offline • Adding, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drives • Adding, Removing, and Replacing FC I/O Blades • Adding, Removing, and Replacing the FC I/O Fan Blade • Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade • Cabling a 5U Library for Ethernet Connectivity • Installing the Ethernet Expansion Blade • Permanently Removing or Relocating an Ethernet Expansion Blade • Replacing an Ethernet Expansion Blade in the Sam
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library Taking a Library Offline 12 To take an entire library offline, take all of its partitions offline. 1 Using the library’s operator panel, select Operations > Change Partition Mode; or, using the Web client, select Operations > Partitions > Change Mode. 2 For each partition that you want to take offline, click Offline. 3 Click Apply. Cabling the Library Use the following cabling procedure appropriate for your drive type.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library Scalar i500 User’s Guide Caution: LTO-5 Fibre Channel tape drives can be configured for speeds of up to 8 GB per second and support autonegotiation to 8 Gb/s, 4 Gb/s, and 2 Gb/s. If they are configured for 8 Gb/s, you should connect them directly to a host or switch and not to an FC I/O blade, because the FC I/O blade only allows speeds up to 4 Gb/s.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library Figure 37 HP LTO-5 Dual Port Fibre Channel Tape Drive 1 Ethernet port — Use for Ethernet connectivity in conjunction with FIPS. 2 Fibre Channel port 1 — Default data port. If you are only using one port, use this port. 3 Fibre Channel port 2 — Default failover port (for use with data path failover).
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library Figure 38 HP LTO-5 Single Port SAS Tape Drive 1 Ethernet port - do not use 2 SAS port - use this port 1 Ethernet port - do not use 2 Fibre Channel port - use this port Figure 39 IBM LTO-5 Single Port Fibre Channel Tape Drive Scalar i500 User’s Guide 292
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library Cabling Libraries With SCSI Tape Drives 12 Use this procedure, along with Figure 40 and Figure 41, if you are installing a library that includes SCSI tape drives: Warning: All libraries taller than 14U must be installed in a rack having a main protective earthing (grounding) terminal, and power must be supplied via an industrial plug and socket-outlet and/or an appliance coupler complying with IEC 60309 (or an equivalent national standar
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library Figure 40 Stand-Alone 5U Control Module SCSI Cabling Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 Ethernet cable to customer network 2 GB Ethernet port 3 SCSI terminator 4 Power supply 5 Rear power switch 6 SCSI cable to host 7 Library control blade 8 Module terminators 294
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library Figure 41 Multi-Module SCSI Cabling 1 Module-to-module cable 2 Library control blade 3 GB Ethernet port 4 SCSI terminator 5 Power supply 6 Rear power switch 7 Power cords 8 SCSI cables to host 9 Module terminators 10 Ethernet cable to customer network Scalar i500 User’s Guide 295
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library 1 If your library is larger than 14U, install it in a rack. See Installing the Library in a Rack on page 417 for instructions. The instructions include procedures for removing and replacing tape drives. 2 Connect the SCSI cables to the tape drives. There are two recommended ways to cable SCSI tape drives: one tape drive per SCSI bus or two tape drives per SCSI bus (see Figure 42).
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library Figure 42 Cabling One or Two Tape Drives Per SCSI Bus One tape drive per SCSI bus Two tape drives per SCSI bus 1 SCSI terminator 2 SCSI drive-to-host cable 3 SCSI cable connecting two SCSI tape drives 3 Connect the module terminators. Caution: The module terminator is not the same as a SCSI terminator. Using a SCSI terminator instead of a module terminator will damage the library.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library b If you need to add expansion modules to the control module, remove the module terminator from the control module terminator connection that is closest to the expansion module. c Replace the module terminator in the expansion module in the terminator connection that is furthest from the control module. 4 Connect the module-to-module cable from the control module to the expansion module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library Caution: Quantum sells both SAS-1 and SAS-2 tape drives. SAS-2 technology and the SAS-2 standard allow for increased connection speed and greater cable lengths when compared to SAS-1. Quantum recommends the use of Quantum-qualified cables when using SAS tape drives. Quantum engineers and qualifies cables specifically to be compatible with the tape library SAS connection architecture. The library does not support daisy-chaining SAS cables.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library Figure 43 Stand-Alone Control Module SAS Cabling Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 Ethernet cable to network 2 GB Ethernet port 3 Power supply 4 Rear power switch 5 Power cord 6 SAS cable to host 7 Library control blade 8 Module terminators 300
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library Figure 44 Multi-Module SAS Cabling Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 Module-to-module cable 2 Library control blade 3 GB Ethernet port 4 Power supply 5 Rear power switch 6 Power cords 7 SAS cables to host 8 Module terminators 9 Ethernet cable to network 301
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library 1 If your library is larger than 14U, install it in a rack. See Installing the Library in a Rack on page 417 for instructions. The instructions include procedures for removing and replacing tape drives. 2 Connect one end of the SAS cable to the tape drive. Connect the other end of the SAS cable to the host.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library 6 Connect a power cord to the outlet on the power supply on the rear of the library. There should always be a power cord connected to the power supply on the control module. If redundant power supplies are used, connect a power cord to each of the additional power supply outlets. 7 Plug the power cord into a nearby AC power source. 8 Power on the library. a Turn on the rear power switch of each of the power supplies.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library Figure 45 Stand-Alone Control Module Fibre Channel Cabling Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 Ethernet cable to customer network 2 GB Ethernet port 3 Power supply 4 Rear power switch 5 Power cord 6 Fibre cable to host 7 Library control blade (LCB) 8 Module terminators 304
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library Figure 46 Multi-Module Fibre Channel Cabling Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 Ethernet cable to network 2 GB Ethernet port 3 Power supply 4 Rear power switch 5 Power cords 6 Fibre cables to host 7 Module terminators 8 Library control blade (LCB) 9 Module-to-module cable 305
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library Warning: All libraries taller than 14U must be installed in a rack having a main protective earthing (grounding) terminal, and power must be supplied via an industrial plug and socket-outlet and/or an appliance coupler complying with IEC 60309 (or an equivalent national standard) and having a protective earth (ground) conductor with a cross sectional area of at least 1.5 mm2 (14 AWG).
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library a Using the module terminators, terminate the top and bottom modules in the library stack. Install one module terminator in the top terminator connector on the topmost module and one in the bottom terminator connector on the bottommost module. If your library configuration consists of a single module, place module terminators in the module’s top and bottom module terminator connectors.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library Cabling Libraries With Fibre Channel Tape Drives Connected to Fibre Channel I/O Blades 12 These instructions explain how to install the FC cables that connect the FC drives to the FC I/O blades. The FC I/O blades support connections to LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5 and LTO-6 drives. Caution: LTO-5 Fibre Channel tape drives can be configured for speeds of up to 8 GB per second and support autonegotiation to 8 Gb/s, 4 Gb/s, and 2 Gb/s.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library Note: See Cable Management Guidelines on page 316 for bestpractice guidelines for cabling a library. Figure 47 FC I/O Blade 1 Target ports 1 and 2 to host(s) 2 Initiator ports 3 – 6 to drives 3 LEDs (blue, amber, green) Use the following procedure, along with Figure 48, if you are installing a library that includes FC tape drives that are connected to FC I/O blades.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library Figure 48 FC With I/O Blade Cabling Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 Library control blade (LCB) 7 Module terminator 2 GB Ethernet port 8 FC cable to host 3 Power supplies 9 Module-to-module cable 4 Power cords 10 Ethernet cable to network 5 Ethernet cables from LCB to expansion module (one per FC I/O blade) 11 UPPER and LOWER Ethernet ports 6 FC cable from FC I/O blade to tape drive 310
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library Required tools: None 1 If your library is larger than 14U, install it in a rack. See Installing the Library in a Rack on page 417 for instructions. The instructions include procedures for removing and replacing tape drives.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library 3 Remove and discard the necessary number of the black rubber protective covers from the ports on the FC I/O blades. 4 Carefully unwrap the FC cables and remove the two white plastic protective caps from each end of the cable. Caution: FC cables will be damaged if they are bent at more than a four-inch arc. 5 Connect the FC cable to one of the following initiator ports on the FC I/O blade: 3, 4, 5, or 6.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library 10 Connect the module-to-module cable from the control module to the expansion module. 11 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Gigabit (GB) Ethernet port on the Library Control Blade (LCB) for remote access to the library via the Web client. 12 Connect a power cord to the outlet on the power supply on the rear of the library. There should always be a power cord connected to the power supply on the control module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library It is important to consider how drives are assigned to partitions when cabling tape drives and hosts to an FC I/O blade. If you want a host to be able to communicate with a tape drive that is assigned to a particular partition, both the drive and the host that has access to the partition should communicate through the same FC I/O blade. The following table provides an example of a 41U library with FC I/O blade-attached tape drives.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cabling the Library Recommended Cabling With FC I/O Blades In Maximum Capacity Library Scalar i500 User’s Guide FC I/O Blade Port Tape Drive FC I/O Blade [1,1] N/A (direct attached) [1,2] N/A (direct attached) [1,3] [1,2] Port 3 [1,4] [1,2] Port 4 [0,1] [1,2] Port 5 [0,2] [1,2] Port 6 [-1,1] [-1,2] Port 3 [-1,2] [-1,2] Port 4 [-1,3] [-1,2] Port 5 [-1,4] [-1,2] Port 6 [-2,-1] [-2,-2] Port 3 [-2,-2] [-2,-2] Port 4 [-2,-3]
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cable Management Guidelines Cable Management Guidelines As the library expands to support larger configurations, it is important to restrain and organize cables and power cords on the rear of the library. Doing so ensures that the rear of the library remains accessible and reduces the possibility that cables become damaged. Use this section to find cable management guidelines and best practices for power cords and Ethernet cables.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cable Management Guidelines Component Managing Power Cords Description 12 Quantity Push-in clip — to secure hook-and-loop fasteners to expansion modules. 2 M5 thumbscrew — For older library models without drilled holes for push-in clips. The M5 thumbscrew attaches hook-and-loop fasteners to the M5 threaded hole on the lower right of any module chassis. 2 Push-in wire saddle cable clamp — Secures Ethernet cables to the control module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cable Management Guidelines To secure a power cord to the library frame: 1 Facing the rear of the library, locate a specific hole that is drilled into the back of the expansion module for the hook-and-loop fastener. This hole is located on the rear of the library, about three inches from the top of the expansion module near the right side of the library chassis. Refer to the illustration below to locate this hole.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cable Management Guidelines Figure 49 Power Cord Management Scalar i500 User’s Guide 319
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cable Management Guidelines Managing Ethernet Cables 12 A Scalar i500 library with FC I/O blades or Ethernet Expansion blades uses external Ethernet cables on the rear of the library to provide connectivity between the LCB in the control module and an expansion module. The upper and lower FC I/O blade/Ethernet Expansion blade bays within an expansion module each have a corresponding Ethernet port on the back of the module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cable Management Guidelines Note: If your module chassis does not have the drilled hole, use an M5 thumbscrew to attach the black hook-and-loop fastener to the nearest available M5 threaded hole on the lower right of any module chassis. 3 Insert a push rivet into the rivet hole on the blue hook-and-loop fastener. The head of the rivet should be on the same side of the fastener as the plastic loop.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cable Management Guidelines Figure 50 Ethernet Cable Management Scalar i500 User’s Guide 322
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cable Management Guidelines Figure 51 shows how a 41U library with FC I/O blades installed would appear with power, Ethernet, and fibre cables installed and managed according to these guidelines.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Cable Management Guidelines Figure 52 shows how a 41U library with Ethernet Expansion blades installed would appear with power, Ethernet, and fibre cables installed and managed according to these guidelines.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing a Stand-Alone 5U Control Module Installing a Stand-Alone 5U Control Module Required tools: None Use this procedure to install a 5U library configuration: 1 Prepare the rack to hold modules, if you want to install your library in a rack. See Installing the Library in a Rack on page 417 for instructions on installing a rack-mount kit. 2 Make sure all tape drives have been removed from the control module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration 14 Add the tape cartridges to the library using the I/E station. 15 If your host application inventories the location of each tape cartridge in the library, open the host application and re-inventory to sync the logical inventory with the physical inventory of the library. Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration Use this procedure for installing a new multi-module library.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration Warning: All libraries taller than 14U must be installed in a rack having a main protective earthing (grounding) terminal, and power must be supplied via an industrial plug and socket-outlet and/or an appliance coupler complying with IEC 60309 (or an equivalent national standard) and having a protective earth (ground) conductor with a cross sectional area of at least 1.5 mm2 (14 AWG).
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration Caution: Support the robot assembly by holding onto the broad metal X-axis plate. Lifting the robot by the thin metal rod will bend the rod. Lifting the robot by the black plastic picker body can damage the robot.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration 1 Parking tab in “parked” position 5 Remove and replace the cover plates, if appropriate. When removing the cover plate, ensure that you do not remove the y-home flag screw as shown in Figure 53 on page 330. Caution: Scalar i500 User’s Guide Before removing the control module’s bottom cover plate, the robot assembly must be parked as described in Step 4 above.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration Figure 53 Cover plate with yhome flag 1 2 1 screws to remove 2 y-home flag screw - do not remove Scalar i500 User’s Guide 330
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration a If you plan to stack the control module at the top of the library, and if an expansion module will be located below it, remove the control module’s bottom cover plate and the expansion module’s top plate. b If you plan to stack the control module between expansion modules, remove both the top and bottom plates of the control module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration Installing the Expansion Module 12 Scalar i500 User’s Guide Install the expansion module as follows: 1 Open the expansion module’s access door and raise the guide pin by pulling it up and turning it slightly as if it were a screw. Otherwise, the guide pin may scratch the front doors of the module on which you are stacking.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration 2 Lift the new expansion module and, from the front of the library, place it in the desired location. 3 If stacking the expansion module on top of another module, secure the two modules together by tightening the two thumbscrews at the base of the front of the module and the two thumbscrews located at the base of the back of the module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 Front Y-rail 2 Rear Y-rail 3 Y-rail (this end up) 4 Squeeze here to release 334
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration a From the front of the library, open the I/E station and access doors of the expansion module. Squeeze the handle of the Y-rail release mechanism, lift it out of its locked position, and slide it downward as far as it will go. b From the back of the library, find the rear Y-rail release mechanism, which is located in the interior of the right side of the module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration Installing the Control Module 12 Install the 5U control module as follows: 1 Open the control module’s I/E station door and access door. 2 Lift the control module and place it in the desired location.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration 1 Parking tab in “unparked” position 2 Close the library’s I/E station and access doors. 3 Add the tape drives to the modules. For details, see Adding, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drives on page 438. 4 If your library contains FC I/O blades, install both the I/O blades and the accompanying fan blades in the expansion module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library 5 Add the power supplies.For details, see Adding, Removing, and Replacing Power Supplies on page 414. 6 Connect all power cords, network data cables, and module-tomodule cables. Make sure the module terminators are installed at the top and bottom of the stack of modules. For cabling instructions, see Cabling the Library on page 289. 7 Power on the library.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library • Partition, I/E station slot, and cleaning slot assignments do not change; however, unassigned slots may change location. • Modifying partitions can cause the storage slots to be scattered throughout the library. • I/E station slots in the new module(s) are assigned as data storage slots. You can reconfigure these slots as I/E station slots after the expansion module has been added to the library.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library Warning: All libraries taller than 14U must be installed in a rack having a main protective earthing (grounding) terminal, and power must be supplied via an industrial plug and socket-outlet and/or an appliance coupler complying with IEC 60309 (or an equivalent national standard) and having a protective earth (ground) conductor with a cross sectional area of at least 1.5 mm2 (14 AWG).
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library Required tools: • Phillips #2 screwdriver, for removing and replacing the top cover plate • T10 TORX screwdriver, for removing and replacing the bottom cover plate You need to unstack the library to install the new expansion module at the bottom of the new library configuration. 1 Upgrade the library firmware to a level that can support the number of modules you are adding.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library c After raising the robot assembly to the approximate middle of the control module, hold it in place with one hand and, using your other hand, move the parking tab in a counter-clockwise direction until it stops in the “parked” position. The metal parking tab is located at the bottom of column 1. d Gently lower the robot assembly to rest on the parking tab.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library Unstacking the Existing Modules 12 Unstack the modules as follows: 1 Starting with the topmost module of your library, open the I/E station and access doors. Caution: Before unstacking the modules, the robot assembly must be parked as described in Preparing to Install an Additional Expansion Module above.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 Front Y-rail 2 Rear Y-rail 3 Y-rail (this end up) 4 Squeeze here to release 344
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library 3 Remove the rack ears that fasten the module to the rack. 4 Loosen the thumbscrews located at the base of the front and rear of the module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library 5 Open the module’s access door and raise the guide pin by pulling it up and turning it slightly as if it were a screw. Otherwise, the guide pin may scratch the front doors of the module beneath it. 1 Guide pin 2 Thumbscrew 6 From the front of the library, slide the entire module toward you and lift it off of the module below it. 7 Repeat these steps for each module that you need to remove.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library Installing the New 9U Expansion Module 12 Install the new 9U expansion module as follows: 1 Prepare the rack to hold modules, if you want to install your library in a rack. See Installing the Library in a Rack on page 417 for instructions on installing a rackmount kit. 2 Remove and replace the cover plates, if appropriate.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library Figure 56 Cover Plate Location After Adding an Expansion Module 5U 14U 23U 32U 41U cover plate cover plate NEW Expansion Module* cover plate Control Module Control Module cover plate Control Module Expansion Module Expansion Module cover plate Control Module Expansion Module Expansion Module Expansion Module Control Module NEW Expansion Module* NEW Expansion Module* NEW Expansion Module* E
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 Guide pin 2 Thumbscrew 349
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library 4 Lift the new expansion module and, from the front of the library, place it in the desired location. 5 If there is already a module installed, secure the two modules together by tightening the two thumbscrews at the base of the front of the module and the two thumbscrews located at the base of the back of the module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 Front Y-rail 2 Rear Y-rail 3 Y-rail (this end up) 4 Squeeze here to release 351
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library a From the front of the library, open the I/E station and access doors of the expansion module. b Squeeze the handle of the Y-rail release mechanism, lift it out of its locked position, and slide it downward as far as it will go. c From the back of the library, find the rear Y-rail release mechanism, which is located in the interior of the right side of the module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library 1 Y-rail in unlocked, functional position 9 Repeat these steps for each module you need to re-install in the library configuration. Preparing to Use the Library 12 Prepare to use the library as follows: 1 Add the tape drives to the modules. For details, see Adding, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drives on page 438. 2 Add the power supplies.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library 4 If your library contains FC I/O blades, install both the I/O blades and the accompanying fan blades in the expansion module. For details, see Adding, Removing, and Replacing FC I/O Blades on page 443 and Adding, Removing, and Replacing the FC I/O Fan Blade on page 454. 5 Unpark the robot assembly. a Gently raise the robot assembly so that it no longer rests on the parking tab.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library 1 Parking tab in “unparked” position 6 Connect all power cords, network data cables, and module-tomodule cables. Make sure the module terminators are installed at the top and bottom of the stack of modules. For cabling instructions, see Cabling the Library on page 289. 7 Power on the library. 8 Reconfigure the library, including applying the new COD license key, using the operator panel or Web client.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Preparing to Remove or Replace a Module 10 Add the tape cartridges to the library’s modules using the I/E station commands from the operator panel or Web client. 11 Open the host application and reinventory in order to synchronize its logical inventory with the physical inventory of the library.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Preparing to Remove or Replace a Module Required tools: • Phillips #2 screwdriver, for removing and replacing the top cover plate • T10 TORX screwdriver, for removing and replacing the bottom cover plate Instructions: 1 View your library’s current configuration before removing or replacing any library modules to determine which partitions may be affected, which tape cartridges belong to which partition, and whether cleaning slots are configured within the li
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Preparing to Remove or Replace a Module Figure 57 Library Configuration Example 1 2 If cleaning slots are configured for automatic, library–initiated cleaning operations, export all affected cleaning media from the elements contained within the module you are removing or replacing. See Exporting Cleaning Media on page 258.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Preparing to Remove or Replace a Module can designate new cleaning slots after the module has been removed or replaced. See Configuring Cleaning Slots on page 78. 4 If the module you are removing or replacing contains tape drives, make sure that none of the tape drives have media mounted. See Unloading Tape Drives on page 252.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Preparing to Remove or Replace a Module Note: If the last elements of a partition reside in the module you are removing or replacing, you may be able to modify the partition instead of deleting it. (See Understanding Logical Element Addressing on page 35 for more information on how the library logically addresses tape drives and slots.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Preparing to Remove or Replace a Module Figure 58 Library Configuration Example 2 8 If a partition references tape drives within the module you are removing or replacing, modify any affected partition by removing the referenced drive elements from the partition. See Modifying Partitions on page 73. For example, in Figure 57 on page 358, all partitions reference drives in the expansion modules.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Preparing to Remove or Replace a Module Library_a and Library_b still require partition modifications to remove the drive reference and hereby free the expansion module of all partition resource references. 9 If you are removing or replacing an expansion module, set the number of I/E station slots to six. You can reconfigure I/E station slots after the module removal or replacement is complete. See Configuring I/E Station Slots on page 79.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Preparing to Remove or Replace a Module 1 Parking tab in “parked” position 13 Remove all power supplies from each module that you intend to remove. For details, see Adding, Removing, and Replacing Power Supplies on page 414. 14 Remove all tape drives from each module that you intend to remove. If you are going to replace the module, label the drives with their locations so you can re-install them in the same locations later.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Permanently Removing Expansion Modules From an Existing Library 15 If the module you are removing or replacing contains FC I/O blades, remove both the I/O blades and the accompanying fan blades from the expansion module. For details, see Adding, Removing, and Replacing FC I/O Blades on page 443 and Adding, Removing, and Replacing the FC I/O Fan Blade on page 454.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Permanently Removing Expansion Modules From an Existing Library • All resources in the removed module(s) are removed. A partition with all resources in the removed module(s) will be present with no slots or drives. This partition can only be deleted.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Permanently Removing Expansion Modules From an Existing Library Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 Front Y-rail 2 Rear Y-rail 3 Y-rail (this end up) 4 Squeeze here to release 366
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Permanently Removing Expansion Modules From an Existing Library a From the front of the library, find the Y-rail release mechanism, which is located on the left side of the control module. Squeeze the handle of the Y-rail release mechanism, lift it, and release it so that it locks into place. b From the rear of the library, find the rear Y-rail release mechanism located in the interior of the right side of the module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Permanently Removing Expansion Modules From an Existing Library 1 Thumbscrews (behind doors) 6 Loosen the two thumbscrews located at the base of the back of the module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Permanently Removing Expansion Modules From an Existing Library 7 Open the module’s access door and raise the guide pin by pulling it up and turning it slightly as if it were a screw. Otherwise, the guide pin may scratch the front doors of the module beneath it. 8 From the front of the library, slide the entire module toward you and lift it off of the module below it. 9 Repeat these procedures for each module that you intend to remove.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Permanently Removing Expansion Modules From an Existing Library Figure 59 Cover Plate Location After Removing an Expansion Module 5U 14U 23U 32U cover plate cover plate Control Module cover plate Control Module Expansion Module cover plate Control Module Expansion Module Expansion Module Control Module Expansion Module Expansion Module Expansion Module cover plate cover plate cover plate cover plate Preparing to Use the New Library Config
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Permanently Removing Expansion Modules From an Existing Library Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 Front Y-rail 2 Rear Y-rail 3 Y-rail (this end up) 4 Squeeze here to release 371
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Permanently Removing Expansion Modules From an Existing Library a From the front of the library, open the I/E station and access doors of the expansion module. Squeeze the handle of the Y-rail release mechanism, lift it out of its locked position, and slide it downward as far as it will go. b From the back of the library, find the rear Y-rail release mechanism, which is located in the interior of the right side of the module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Permanently Removing Expansion Modules From an Existing Library 1 Y-rail in unlocked, functional position 2 Add the tape drives to the modules. For details, see Adding, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drives on page 438. 3 Add the power supplies. For details, see Adding, Removing, and Replacing Power Supplies on page 414. 4 If your library contains FC I/O blades, install both the I/O blades and the accompanying fan blades in the expansion module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Permanently Removing Expansion Modules From an Existing Library Caution: Support the robot assembly by holding onto the broad metal X-axis plate. Lifting the robot by the thin metal rod will bend the rod. Lifting the robot by the black plastic picker body can damage the robot. b With your free hand, move the parking tab in a clockwise direction until it stops in the “unparked” position.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Permanently Removing Expansion Modules From an Existing Library 1 Parking tab in “unparked” position 6 Close the library’s I/E station and access doors. 7 Connect all power cords, network data cables, and module-tomodule cables. Make sure the module terminators are installed at the top and bottom of the stack of modules. For cabling instructions, see Cabling the Library on page 289. 8 Power on the library.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing the Control Module 10 Import tape cartridges to the correct library partitions as needed. 11 Save the library configuration (see Saving the Library Configuration on page 489. 12 If the host application inventories the location of each tape cartridge in the library, open the host application and reinventory in order to sync its logical inventory with the physical inventory of the library.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing the Control Module module for 41U library configurations is on top of three expansion modules and below the top expansion module. Removing the Control Module 12 1 Before removing a module, follow the instructions in Preparing to Remove or Replace a Module on page 356. 2 Starting with the topmost module of your library, open the I/E station and access doors of the module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing the Control Module 1 Front Y-rail 2 Rear Y-rail 3 Y-rail (this end up) 4 Squeeze here to release 4 Remove the rack ears that fasten the module to the rack. 5 Loosen the thumbscrews located at the base of the front and rear of the module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing the Control Module Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 Control module (front) 2 Thumbscrews 3 Control module (rear) 379
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing the Control Module 6 Open the module’s access door and raise the guide pin by pulling it up and turning it slightly as if it were a screw. Otherwise, the guide pin may scratch the front doors of the module beneath it. 1 Guide pin 2 Thumbscrew 7 Slide the entire module toward you and lift it off of the module below it.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing the Control Module Caution: Before removing the control module’s bottom cover plate, the robot assembly must be parked as described in Preparing to Remove or Replace a Module on page 356. a If your library consists of only the control module, do not remove the plates. b If you plan to stack the control module at the top of the library, and if an expansion module is located below it, remove the control module’s bottom cover plate.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing the Control Module 7 If you placed the control module on top of an expansion module, secure the two modules by tightening the two thumbscrews at the base of the front of the module and the two thumbscrews located at the base of the back of the module. Then lower the module’s guide pin (located at the base of the front of the module) by turning it and pushing it down.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing the Control Module 1 Y-rail in unlocked, functional position b From the back of the library, find the rear Y-rail release mechanism, which is located in the interior of the right side of the module. Squeeze the handle of the Y-rail release mechanism, lift it out of its locked position, and slide it downward as far as it will go. 10 Unpark the robot assembly. a Gently raise the robot assembly so that it no longer rests on the parking tab.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing the Control Module b With your free hand, move the parking tab in a clockwise direction until it stops in the “unparked” position. When in the correct position, the parking tab is removed completely from the interior of the module and will not accidentally swing into the path of the robot. c Gently release the robot assembly. It will lower to the bottom module of the library.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing the Control Module Preparing to Use the Control Module 12 1 Close the library’s I/E station and access doors. 2 Add the tape drives to the modules. For details, see Adding, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drives on page 438. 3 Add the power supplies. For details, see Adding, Removing, and Replacing Power Supplies on page 414. 4 Install the LCB or compact flash card from the removed control module in the new control module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing the Control Module Special Instructions for Replacing a Control Module in a Library Running SKM 12 If your library is running SKM, you must you run a special script on the SKM server after you replace the control module. The script will correct the library serial number associations in the key server database and allow you to export used SKM encryption keys via the Web client correctly.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing the Control Module Figure 60 Scalar i500 Serial Number Label On Control Module Seen Through Open Front Door Scalar i500 User’s Guide 387
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing an Expansion Module Figure 61 Scalar i500 SN/WWN Label You can also find the serial number on the library as follows: • Operator panel — Select Tools > About Library. • Web client — Select Reports > System Information. The serial number is in the Physical Library table in the Serial Number column. Replacing an Expansion Module These instructions explain how to remove and replace an expansion module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing an Expansion Module Warning: All libraries taller than 14U must be installed in a rack having a main protective earthing (grounding) terminal, and power must be supplied via an industrial plug and socket-outlet and/or an appliance coupler complying with IEC 60309 (or an equivalent national standard) and having a protective earth (ground) conductor with a cross sectional area of at least 1.5 mm2 (14 AWG).
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing an Expansion Module Removing the 9U Expansion Module 12 1 Before removing the module, follow the instructions in Preparing to Remove or Replace a Module on page 356. 2 Starting with the topmost module of your library, open the I/E station and access doors of each module. Caution: Before unstacking the modules, the robot assembly must be parked as described in Preparing to Remove or Replace a Module on page 356.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing an Expansion Module Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 Front Y-rail 2 Rear Y-rail 3 Y-rail (this end up) 4 Squeeze here to release 391
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing an Expansion Module a From the front of the library, find the Y-rail release mechanism, which is located on the left side of the control module. Squeeze the handle of the Y-rail release mechanism, lift it, and release it so that it locks into place. 1 Y-rail in locked, non-functional position b From the rear of the library, find the rear Y-rail release mechanism located in the interior of the right side of the module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing an Expansion Module 1 Thumbscrews (behind doors) 6 Loosen the two thumbscrews located at the base of the back of the module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing an Expansion Module 7 Open the module’s access door and raise the guide pin by pulling it up and turning it slightly as if it were a screw. Otherwise, the guide pin may scratch the front doors of the module beneath it. 8 From the front of the library, slide the entire module toward you and lift it off of the module below it. 9 Repeat these procedures for each module that you need to remove. 10 Remove and replace the cover plates, if appropriate.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing an Expansion Module 1 Guide pin 2 Thumbscrew 4 Lift the new expansion module and, from the front of the library, place it in the desired location.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing an Expansion Module 5 Fasten the module to the rack with rack ears. 6 Secure the two modules together by tightening the two thumbscrews at the base of the front of the module and the two thumbscrews located at the base of the back of the module. Then lower the module’s guide pin (located at the base of the front of the module) by turning it and pushing it down. 7 Tighten all thumbscrews located at the base of the front and back of the modules.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing an Expansion Module Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 Front Y-rail 2 Rear Y-rail 3 Y-rail (this end up) 4 Squeeze here to release 397
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing an Expansion Module a From the front of the library, open the I/E station and access doors of the expansion module. Squeeze the handle of the Y-rail release mechanism, lift it out of its locked position, and slide it downward as far as it will go. 1 Y-rail in unlocked, functional position b From the back of the library, find the rear Y-rail release mechanism, which is located in the interior of the right side of the module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing an Expansion Module Caution: Check to make sure that there is no gap between the top and bottom Y-rails on both the front and back of the library. If a gap exists, the library cannot mechanically initialize. 9 Unpark the robot assembly. a Gently raise the robot assembly so that it no longer rests on the parking tab. Caution: Support the robot assembly by holding onto the broad metal X-axis plate.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing an Expansion Module 1 Preparing to Use the 9U Expansion Module 12 Parking tab in “unparked” position 1 Close the library’s I/E station and access doors. 2 Add the tape drives to the modules. For details, see Adding, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drives on page 438. 3 Add the power supplies. For details, see Adding, Removing, and Replacing Power Supplies on page 414.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Replacing an Expansion Module 4 If your library contains FC I/O blades, install both the I/O blades and the accompanying fan blades in the expansion module. For details, see Adding, Removing, and Replacing FC I/O Blades on page 443 and Adding, Removing, and Replacing the FC I/O Fan Blade on page 454. 5 Connect all power cords, network data cables, and module-tomodule cables.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Removing and Replacing the Library Control Blade and LCB Compact Flash Card Removing and Replacing the Library Control Blade and LCB Compact Flash Card The library control blade (LCB) manages the entire library, including the operator panel and robot, and is responsible for running system tests to ensure that the library is functioning properly. The LCB compact flash card contains important information about your library configuration.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Removing and Replacing the Library Control Blade and LCB Compact Flash Card Instructions 12 The Compact Flash Card is new and has never been initialized. It contains only a minimal level of library firmware which allows the library to boot up and display an Upgrade Notification message. Once you install the LCB/compact flash card, you will need to upgrade firmware and reconfigure your network settings.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Removing and Replacing the Library Control Blade and LCB Compact Flash Card 1 LCB compact flash card 5 If the new LCB and compact flash card came in discrete packages, insert the new compact flash card into the new LCB (or, if replacing the compact flash card only, remove the existing compact flash card and install the new one in the existing LCB). 6 Insert the new LCB into the vacant LCB slot on the back of the library.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Removing and Replacing the Library Control Blade and LCB Compact Flash Card Caution: Do not force the LCB into the slot or damage may occur. 7 After inserting the new LCB, secure it by depressing both of the LCB latch hooks into the blade. The LCB will fit snugly into its slot. 8 Reconnect all cables to the new LCB. 9 Power on the library. The green power light on the front panel turns on. The screen may remain dark for up to 5 minutes.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Removing and Replacing the Library Control Blade and LCB Compact Flash Card 10 Click OK. The login screen appears.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Removing and Replacing the Library Control Blade and LCB Compact Flash Card 12 Press OK. The Enable IPv6 screen appears. 13 Select the Enable IPv6 check box if you are required to use IPv6 or leave the check box blank to not enable it.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Removing and Replacing the Library Control Blade and LCB Compact Flash Card 14 Press Next. The Network Configuration screen appears. The system defaults to DHCP. For IPv4 only, you can deselect the DHCP option and assign a static IP address. You cannot assign a static IP address for IPv6. 15 Accept the default settings by pressing Apply, or make any changes to the network settings, and then press Apply.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Removing and Replacing the Library Control Blade and LCB Compact Flash Card 16 Press Close. The next screen lists one or more IP addresses assigned to the library. 17 Write down the IP addresses. You will need them to log in from your Web browser. 18 Click Close. The system logs you out and you return to the login screen. Caution: The installation is NOT complete at this point. Install current library firmware following the steps below.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Removing and Replacing the Library Control Blade and LCB Compact Flash Card 20 Click the Click here to upgrade your library’s firmware link. The Tools - Update Library Firmware screen appears. 21 Click Browse to retrieve the .tgz firmware file from the location on your computer, then click Apply. A dialog box appears asking you to confirm it is OK to reboot the library. 22 Click OK. The screen displays “WORKING” in the Progress Window.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Removing and Replacing the Library Control Blade and LCB Compact Flash Card Once the Firmware has been transferred from the computer to the library the login screen appears. Caution: The appearance of the login screen on the Web browser does NOT mean the firmware upgrade has completed on the library; it is just an indication that the firmware image has been moved to the LCB/compact flash card.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Removing and Replacing the Library Control Blade and LCB Compact Flash Card 24 Enter the following default user name and password: • User name: admin • Password: password 25 Press OK. The Setup Wizard screen appears. Note: At this point the Scalar i500 Library is set up with factory default settings. 26 Reconfigure your library settings as they were before. Caution: Replacing the LCB Only12 Contact Quantum Support before restoring the configuration.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Removing and Replacing the Library Control Blade and LCB Compact Flash Card 1 LCB compact flash card 6 Insert the existing LCB compact flash card into the new LCB. 7 Insert the new LCB (with existing LCB compact flash card) into the vacant LCB slot on the back of the library. When inserting the new LCB into the slot, be sure that the LCB LEDs are located at the top of the blade, and that the latch hooks are on the right side of the blade.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing Power Supplies 8 After inserting the new LCB, secure it into the control module by depressing both of the LCB latch hooks into the blade. The LCB will fit snugly into its slot. 9 Reconnect all cables to the new LCB. 10 Power on the library. The green power light on the front panel turns on. The screen may remain dark for up to 5 minutes. Then an “Initialization In Progress” screen displays. 11 Check the status of the LCB LEDs.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing Power Supplies Required tools: None 1 Save the library configuration (see Saving the Library Configuration on page 489). 2 Locate the vacant power supply slot and remove the cover plate. Save the cover plate in case the redundant power supply needs to be removed at a later date. 3 Insert the new power supply into the vacant slot.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing Power Supplies 5 Loosen the power supply’s thumbscrews. 6 Remove the power supply by gripping the power supply handle and pulling it toward you. 7 Install a cover plate over the vacant power supply slot. Removing and Replacing a Power Supply 12 These instructions explain how to remove a power supply and replace it with a new one. You may need to replace a power supply if there are problems with one that is currently in use.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack 12 Check the status of the power supply’s LEDs. The top green LED and the blue LED should be solidly lit. 13 Power on the library. 14 Check the status of the power supply’s LEDs. The two green LEDs should be solidly lit, and the blue LED should be off. Installing the Library in a Rack All Scalar i500 libraries taller than 14U must be installed in a rack.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack Warning: Without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies, a control module weighs approximately 60 lbs (27.2 kg). An expansion module, without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies, exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). To avoid serious injury, at least two people are required to safely lift the modules. Note: Preparing for Installation 12 The rackmount kit cannot be used with every type of rack.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack Component Scalar i500 User’s Guide Description Quantity Large ferrule — Used in racks with square holes 10 (8 required; 2 spares) Thumbnut — Secures the rack shelves to the rack 8 M5 thumbscrew — Secures the rack ears 4 Rack ear, left — Holds the modules in the rack 1 419
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack Component Scalar i500 User’s Guide Description Quantity Rack ear, right — Holds the modules in the rack 1 Rack shelf, left — Secures the modules in the rack 1 Rack shelf, right— Secures the modules in the rack 1 420
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack Table 10 Rack Ear Kit Contents Scalar i500 User’s Guide Component Description Quantity Required Nut clip — Used in racks with square holes 4 Cage nut — Used in racks with round holes 4 M5 thumbscrew — Secures the rack ears 4 Rack ear, left — Holds the modules in the rack 1 421
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack Component Description Rack ear, right — Holds the modules in the rack Quantity Required 1 2 Remove all rack hardware that may interfere with the installation of the rackmount kit and the modules that you plan to add to the rack. 3 Consider removing the front and back doors of the rack to obtain full access to the mounting holes and other areas of the rack.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack library configuration above, below, or between any expansion modules. However, for recommended configuration, see Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration on page 326. Installing the Rackmount Shelves 12 Required parts: Rackmount shelves, (8) ferrules, (8) thumbnuts 1 If the rackmount shelves are extended, collapse them to their smallest size.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack 3 Install the rackmount shelves into the rack so that they are level with one another. a Install the shelf’s rear studs in the rack’s rear mounting holes. b Position the shelf to the appropriate side of the rack (right or left) and align the shelf at the desired height. c Insert the shelf’s rear studs into the rack’s rear mounting holes. d Fasten a thumbnut to the end of each stud.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack f If the studs do not reach the mounting holes, pull the front of the shelf toward you to extend it to the necessary length. Hold the base of the shelf with one hand, and pull the extensible part of the shelf with your other hand. Note: Extending the shelves can be difficult, but they are designed to be resized by hand. Do not use tools to resize the shelves, and never take them apart.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack Preparing Modules for Rack Installation 12 1 Power off your library and disconnect all power cords, network data cables, and module-to-module cables. 2 Remove all tape cartridges, tape drives, power supplies, and all cords and cables from the library modules. The modules are much easier to lift into the rack without the additional weight of the tape drives.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack 1 Installing the Bottom Module in the Rack Scalar i500 User’s Guide 12 Parking tab in “parked” position Required parts: Rack ears, (4) M5 thumbscrews Explanation of parts: Each rack ear contains two elongated holes, enabling you to fasten it to the rack (using the M5 thumbscrews) in the most accessible mounting holes.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack 1 Place the desired module (whichever module you want to be the bottom module of the library) onto the rack-mount shelves. From the front of the rack, lift the module onto the shelf and gently slide it into the rack. Slide the module to the back of the rack, so that the front of the module is flush with the mounting holes.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack 4 Install the left rack ear. a With the I/E station door open, open the left door (the access door) of the module and locate the slot in the lower left corner of the module. (The flexible door hinge allows the door to be pulled away from the module, providing access to the slot.) Note: You may need to pull the door toward you in order to access the slot. b Install the left rack ear in the same manner as the right rack ear.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack 5 If you are only installing one module (a control module5U Library Control Module), unpark the robot assembly now. For instructions, see step 1 on page 336. If you are installing more modules, proceed to the next step and do not unpark the robot assembly yet. 6 Close the module’s doors.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack Installing Additional Modules Into the Rack 12 All modules that you add to the rack must be positioned above the module that you previously installed, since the bottom module must be secured to the rackmount shelves (unless you decide to uninstall the entire library from the rack and reconfigure it).
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack b If you are adding a module directly above a previously racked control module, count five full units from the location of the control module’s rack ears, and prepare to install the nut clip (or cage nut) to that location on the rack. For example, if the control module’s rack ears are located at 1U and 2U, then the nut clips (or cage nuts) should be installed at 6U and 7U.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack c Open the module’s access door and raise the guide pin by pulling it up and turning it slightly as if it were a screw. Otherwise, the guide pin may scratch the front doors of the module on which you are stacking it. 1 Guide pin 2 Thumbscrew 5 Lift the module, align it so that it is parallel with the module below it, and slide it into place. 6 Lower the module’s guide pin by turning it and pushing it down.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 Control module (front) 2 Thumbscrews 3 Control module (rear) 434
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack 8 Install the right rack ear. At the front of the library: a Open the I/E station door. At the lower right corner of the module is a vertical slot. Insert the hinge of the right rack ear into the slot and then position the holes of the rack ear flush with the rack rail. 1 Hinge of rack ears b Using two M5 thumbscrews, fasten the rack ear to the rack.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack 9 Install the left rack ear. a With the I/E station door open, open the left door (the access door) of the module and pull the door toward you in order to access the slot located in the lower left corner of the module. (The flexible door hinge allows the door to be pulled away from the module, providing access to the slot.) Note: You may need to pull the door toward you in order to access the slot.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Installing the Library in a Rack 10 Close the module’s doors. 11 Reinstall the tape drives to the library. 12 Cable your library as necessary, following the instructions provided in Cabling the Library on page 289. 13 Power on the library.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drives Adding, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drives The tape drive always resides in a universal drive sled (UDS), and together they are effectively one unit. If you order a new or replacement tape drive, it will already be installed in a sled. Note: Adding a Tape Drive 12 If you are installing multiple tape drives with the library powered on, follow the special instructions in the note in Step 3 below.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drives 4 Tighten the tape drive’s thumbscrews to secure the tape drive to the module. The thumbscrews must be aligned with the module’s screw holes. If they are not aligned, the tape drive was not inserted correctly. 5 Power on the library (if it is not powered on already). 6 If the green LED is solidly lit for three seconds and then blinks twice, wait 10-15 minutes while the universal drive sled (UDS) firmware upgrades.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drives adjusted tape drive positions and the presence of the new drive. In addition, you may need to reboot the host server(s) or rescan the bus to detect the changes. Permanently Removing a Tape Drive 12 These instructions explain how to remove a tape drive that you do not intend to replace with another one.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drives change the tape drive ordering, and this can affect proper communication to a controlling host. Because of this, you must refresh the configuration of any backup application that manages the library to reflect the adjusted tape drive positions and the presence of the new drive. In addition, you may need to reboot the host server(s) or rescan the bus to detect the changes.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drives 7 Remove the tape drive by gripping the tape drive handle and pulling the entire tape drive toward you. 8 Add the new tape drive in the vacant slot. Using the guide rails on both the tape drive and the tape drive slot, slowly slide the tape drive into the slot. The tape drive must be level to slide in smoothly. 9 Tighten the tape drive’s thumbscrews to secure the tape drive to the module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing FC I/O Blades same slot reports the same logical serial number and the host recognizes it immediately (see Tape Drive Logical SN Addressing on page 127). If Logical SN Addressing is disabled, the library reports the actual tape drive serial number to the host, so a swapped tape drive will not be registered by the host unless you refresh the configuration of any backup application that manages the library.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing FC I/O Blades • Each FC I/O blade is accompanied by a fan blade that cools the FC I/O blade. The fan blade is installed to the right of the FC I/O blade in the expansion module. Each expansion module has four bays and can accommodate two FC I/O blades and two fan blades. Figure 62 shows the FC I/O blade and fan blade installed in the expansion module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing FC I/O Blades Figure 62 FC I/O Blade and Fan Blade Bays in an Expansion Module Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 FC I/O blade 2 Fan blade 3 Expansion module 445
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing FC I/O Blades Read This First: Complete Installation Steps 12 When installing an FC I/O blade, you must follow the installation steps in this order or communication with the FC I/O blade and tape drives in the library will not work properly. Caution: If you are adding a new FC I/O blade or completely removing an FC I/O blade, be sure to read Working With Control Paths on page 86.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing FC I/O Blades control path will be filtered out by the I/O blade and will not be visible to the host. If a Fibre Channel tape drive is currently serving as the control path for a partition and you plan to connect that tape drive to an FC I/O blade, you must remove the control path from that tape drive. To remove the control path from a tape drive: a Select Setup > Control Path from the operator panel or the Web client.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing FC I/O Blades the Host Mapping - Overview on page 116 and Configuring Host Mapping on page 118. To configure host mapping: a From the operator panel or Web client, select Setup > FC I/O Blades > FC I/O Blade Control and enable host mapping. b From the operator panel or Web client, select Setup > FC I/O Blades > Host Mapping. 12 Configure host port failover on the FC I/O blade (optional).
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing FC I/O Blades 1 FC I/O blade 2 LEDs 3 Latch hooks, open 4 Carefully align the FC I/O blade with the guide slots in the bay. The status LEDs must be at the bottom. Caution: Forcing the blade into the bay can cause the pins to bend. 5 Evenly apply pressure to both sides of the blade and slide it into the expansion module until the latch hooks begin to move toward the middle of the blade.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing FC I/O Blades blade and into the locked position. You will feel the blade pins connect with the expansion module’s backplane as the blade locks into place. Note: The LEDs for the FC I/O blade are on the bottom of the blade when the blade is correctly installed in the expansion module. 6 Remove the necessary number of the black rubber protective covers from the ports on the FC I/O blades when you are ready to cable the blade.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing FC I/O Blades Scalar i500 User’s Guide 1 Latch hooks, locked 2 FC I/O blade 3 Cover plate on empty bay 4 FC I/O blade LEDs 451
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing FC I/O Blades 7 Make sure cover plates are installed over any unused bays in the expansion module. Caution: Bays that are not populated with blades must contain a cover plate. If the cover plate is not installed, FC I/O blade temperature errors will occur. 8 Cable the library as described in Cabling Libraries With Fibre Channel Tape Drives Connected to Fibre Channel I/O Blades on page 308.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing FC I/O Blades 6 Make sure cover plates are installed over any unused bays in the expansion module. 7 If you are permanently removing the FC I/O blade, you will need to configure the library to stop monitoring the FC I/O blade (see Permanently Removing FC I/O Blades on page 497). 8 Save the library configuration (see Saving the Library Configuration on page 489).
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing the FC I/O Fan Blade Note: The LEDs for the FC I/O blade are on the bottom of the blade when the blade is correctly installed in the expansion module. 6 Remove and discard the necessary number of the black rubber protective covers from the ports on the FC I/O blades. 7 Reconnect the FC cables to the appropriate FC ports on the FC I/O blade.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing the FC I/O Fan Blade Figure 62 on page 445 shows the FC I/O blade and I/O fan blade installed side-by-side in the expansion module. Adding an FC I/O Fan Blade 12 These instructions explain how to add an FC I/O fan blade to your library. You can add an FC I/O fan blade while the library is powered on. Required tools: None 1 Access the back of the expansion module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing the FC I/O Fan Blade 1 Fan blade 2 LED 3 Latch hooks, open Caution: Forcing the blade into the bay can cause the pins to bend. 4 Evenly apply pressure to both sides of the fan blade and slide it into the expansion module until the latch hooks begin to move towards the middle of the blade. Push the latch hooks towards the middle of the blade and into the locked position.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Adding, Removing, and Replacing the FC I/O Fan Blade Note: The LED for the FC I/O fan blade is on the bottom of the blade when the blade is correctly installed in the expansion module. 5 Save the library configuration (see Saving the Library Configuration on page 489). Removing an FC I/O Fan Blade 12 These instructions explain how to remove an FC I/O blade from your library. You can remove an FC I/O fan blade while the library is powered on.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade Required tools: None 1 Access the back of the expansion module. 2 If you have not already done so, remove the old I/O fan blade, following the directions in Removing an FC I/O Fan Blade on page 457. 3 Press up and out to open the latch hooks on each side of the replacement I/O fan blade. 4 Carefully align the FC I/O fan blade with the guide slots in the bay.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade Ethernet connectivity between HP LTO-5 and LTO-6 Fibre Channel tape drives and the library’s internal Ethernet via the library control blade. Details about tape drive Ethernet connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion blade include: • Library firmware must be at version 600G or later.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade • You may not connect a tape drive to both an Ethernet Expansion blade and an FC I/O blade. • You are limited to a maximum of four blades per library (Ethernet Expansion blades and FC I/O blades), in any combination.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade Figure 63 Ethernet Connectivity on 5U Libraries Ethernet cable to network Power cords Fibre Channel cables to host Internal Ethernet ports on LCB Service port – do not use Library control blade (LCB) Installing the Ethernet Expansion Blade 12 Ethernet cables from tape drives to LCB The Ethernet Expansion blade must be installed in the bottom left vertical bay in an expansion module.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade 12 Tools Required None 12 Instructions 1 Upgrade library firmware to version 600G or later. 2 Upgrade tape drive firmware on all HP LTO-5 FC or HP LTO-6 FC tape drives that you plan to connect to the Ethernet Expansion blade to the latest version qualified with the Scalar i500 library (see the Scalar i500 Release Notes for qualified firmware levels).
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade Figure 64 Connecting the Library Control Blade to the Expansion Module Via Ethernet Ethernet cable to network Internal Ethernet ports on LCB Ethernet cable to expansion module Fibre Channel cables to host Cover plates “UPPER” port. Do not “LOWER” port connected via use for Ethernet Ethernet cable to LCB Expansion blades.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade 6 Prepare the library for Ethernet Expansion blade installation. The Ethernet Expansion blade must be installed in the bottom left bay of an expansion module. • In some cases, this may require removal or relocation of an FC I/O blade and its accompanying fan blade. • Remove the cover plate covering the two bottom left slots.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade Figure 65 Ethernet Expansion Blade Latch hooks, open Status LEDs 9 Carefully align the Ethernet Expansion blade with the guide slots in the bay. Caution: Forcing the blade into the bay can cause the pins to bend. 10 Evenly apply pressure to both sides of the blade and slide it into the expansion module until the latch hooks begin to move toward the middle of the blade.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade 11 Observe the status LEDs on the Ethernet Expansion blade. The blue LED should blink once every 10 seconds, indicating the blade is powered on. The green LED should blink once per second, indicating the blade’s processor is working normally. The amber LED should be off. 12 Install a cover plate over the empty bay to the right of the Ethernet Expansion blade.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade Figure 66 Installing the Ethernet Expansion Blade Doublewide cover plate Ethernet Expansion blade Cover plate Latch hooks, closed LEDs 13 Cable the Ethernet Expansion blade (see Cabling the Ethernet Expansion Blade on page 468). 14 Power on the library.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade • Use the library Web client: a Select Tools > Diagnostics to enter library diagnostics. b A message warns you that entering diagnostics will log out all other users of the same or lower privilege level. c Click OK to agree to log all other users out. d The diagnostics menu bar displays. e Select Drives > EE Blade Control.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade the instructions in Installing the Ethernet Expansion Blade on page 461. • Tape drives connected to an Ethernet Expansion blade must not be connected to an FC I/O blade. Instead, connect them to a host or switch.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade Figure 67 Ethernet Connectivity on 14U and Higher Libraries Ethernet cable to network Power cables Internal Ethernet ports on LCB Cover plate Fibre Channel cables to host Ethernet Expansion blade with six Ethernet ports, connected to tape drives via Ethernet cables Power cables Cover plate Scalar i500 User’s Guide “UPPER” port.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade Ethernet cable to network Power cables Internal Ethernet ports on LCB Cover plate Fibre Channel cables to host Ethernet Expansion blade with six Ethernet ports, connected to tape drives via Ethernet cables Power cables Ethernet Expansion blade with six Ethernet ports, connected to tape drives via Ethernet cables Cover plate Scalar i500 User’s Guide “UPPER” port.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade Permanently Removing or Relocating an Ethernet Expansion Blade 12 Library firmware monitors all Ethernet Expansion blades after they are installed in the library. Once an Ethernet Expansion blade is installed, the library expects the blade to be in the same installed location after every power cycle.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade Figure 68 Ethernet 27 Ethernet Expansion Blade Control d Click the Remove button corresponding to the Ethernet Expansion blade you want to remove. Note: Removing an Ethernet Expansion blade may cause key exchange failures if FIPS is enabled. A message warns you about the possible failures and asks you to confirm that you want to proceed.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade Replacing an Ethernet Expansion Blade in the Same Location 12 If you are replacing an Ethernet Expansion blade in the same location, you do not need to perform a “remove” operation via the web client as you would if you were permanently removing or relocating the Ethernet Expansion blade. 1 Disconnect the Ethernet cables from the Ethernet Expansion blade.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade 5 Click the Cycle button corresponding to the Ethernet Expansion blade you want to power cycle. It takes approximately 1 minute to power cycle an Ethernet Expansion blade. The status displays as “Booting” during the power cycle.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade Figure 69 Ethernet Expansion Blade LEDs Port LED status Ethernet Expansion blade status LEDs - Left = Blue - Middle = Amber - Right = Green Scalar i500 User’s Guide 476
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade Table 11 Ethernet Expansion Blade Status LED Descriptions LED Color Represents Blade Status Green Processor status • Solid OFF — Blade’s main processor is not operating (or blade is booting). • Solid ON — Blade’s main processor is not operating. • Blinks once per second (1 Hz) — Normal. Amber Health status • Solid OFF — Normal. • Solid ON — Failure or blade is autoleveling.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Preparing the Library for Moving or Shipping Preparing the Library for Moving or Shipping Before you move or ship your library, follow these steps: Caution: When moving the library: Manufacturer-supplied packaging, whether original or purchased, is required for complete or partial de-installations. You must install the orange robot restraint assembly to protect the robot against damage.
Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing Preparing the Library for Moving or Shipping 8 Remove all tape cartridges from the library. 9 Remove the tape drives from the library to decrease the weight when lifting the modules. Warning: Without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies, a control module weighs approximately 60 lbs (27.2 kg). An expansion module, without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies, exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Chapter 13 13 Troubleshooting The Scalar i500 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.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Quantum’s Knowledge Base • Viewing and E-Mailing the Command History Logs • Interpreting LEDs • Using the Installation Verification Test • Configuring the Internal Network • Library Diagnostics • Drive DiagnosticsDrive TestsMedia TestsEthernet Expansion Blade Control • Robotics Diagnostics Quantum’s Knowledge Base Quantum keeps a dynamic listing of frequently asked questions, troubleshooting tips, and service bulletins for all of its products.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting About RAS Tickets the problem is not severe, the library continues to provide full functionality to all unaffected partitions. RAS tickets have three priority levels: • Low— Informational message. Indicates that an abnormal condition exists within the library that warrants investigation and correction but the nature of the condition may have little or no effect on operations. • High — Warning message.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting About RAS Tickets Note: Last Occurrence indicates the last time a ticket event occurred. This information updates any time the event recurs. Last Occurrence does NOT update if you open, close, or resolve the RAS Ticket. Included in the list is a brief description of the error condition captured by the RAS ticket. The All RAS Tickets screen allows you to view RAS ticket details and navigate to ticket resolution information.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting About RAS Tickets 3 Identify the RAS ticket you want to resolve. Note: You can use the Go to RAS Ticket text box at the bottom of the screen to locate a specific RAS ticket number. In addition, if there is more than one page of RAS tickets, use the Page 1 of x arrows to view the additional tickets. 4 Click Resolve. The Ticket Resolution window appears. This window contains information on how to resolve the ticket. 5 Review the description.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Capturing Snapshots of Library Information Closing RAS Tickets Automatically 13 The library will close all currently open RAS tickets when you reboot the library. If any errors occur during the reboot, the library issues new tickets. Automatic ticket closure will only occur when you intentionally initiate a reboot, by either restarting the library, shutting down the library, or upgrading library firmware.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Saving and E-mailing the Library Configuration Record On the Web client, ensure that the library e-mail account is appropriately configured before you attempt to e-mail the snapshot from the library. If the library e-mail account address is not configured, an error appears. For information on setting up the e-mail account, see Configuring the Library E-mail Account on page 92.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Saving and E-mailing the Library Configuration Record • Fibre Channel (FC) tape drives—partition name, number of tape drives in partition, drive location, SCSI element address, online status, active status, ready state, vendor, model, serial number, tape drive firmware version, drive type, logical serial number, interface type, World Wide Node Name (WWNN) loop ID, topology, speed, and actual speed.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Saving and Restoring the Library Configuration You cannot e-mail the library configuration record from the operator panel. The path to open the appropriate screen is as follows: • From the Web client, select Tools > E-mail Configuration Record. Saving the Configuration Record 13 Administrators can use the Tools - Save Configuration Record screen on the Web client to e-mail the library configuration record.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Saving and Restoring the Library Configuration Saving the Library Configuration 13 Caution: Always save the library configuration after modifying a configurable item and before upgrading firmware. This allows you to restore the most current settings if necessary. This operation saves your current library configuration and library firmware. Save your library configuration when it is in a known working state.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting “Library Not Ready” Messages Note: If your library is running firmware version 600G or later, you can only restore a saved configuration that was created with firmware version 410G or later. If you need to restore a configuration created with firmware that is earlier than 410G, contact Quantum Support for assistance. The Configuration operation is available only on the Web client.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Duplicate Devices Discovered • The robot requires manual intervention. For example, the picker contains a tape cartridge that it cannot unload. • The library door is open. The robot will not operate if the door is open. • If none of the above situations apply, but the library is still not ready to operate, the header will display a “Library Not Ready” message without additional detail. The library generates a RAS ticket whenever the library enters a “not ready” state.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Duplicate Media Changer Devices Discovered Duplicate Media Changer Devices Discovered You may see one or more media changer devices (partitions) being discovered multiple times. For information on why this happens, see FC I/O Blade Internal Virtual Port for Media Changers on page 111. To prevent this, do the following: • Ensure that host mapping is enabled (see Enabling/Disabling FC Host Mapping on page 113).
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Identifying Tape Drives • Mode status — online/offline, ready/not ready • Loaded status — unloaded/loaded • SCSI ID for SCSI tape drives • World Wide Node Name (WWNN) for Fibre Channel (FC) tape drives • SAS address for SAS tape drives The Web client Identify Drives screen lists the following information for each tape drive: • Location coordinates • Mode status — online/offline • State — ready/not ready • Drive type • Protocol • Control path tape drive status — yes/no • Vendor •
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Identifying Tape Drives this button when you are cabling the library or troubleshooting the library control paths of tape drives. The green LED blinks 10 times per second for one minute.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Retrieving Tape Drive Logs Retrieving Tape Drive Logs Administrators can use the Web client to retrieve tape drive logs. Tape drive log information can be used to help troubleshoot library and tape drive issues. You can use the Retrieve Drive Log screen to select the appropriate tape drive. Note: Bold column headings in the table can be sorted. For example, selecting the Location column heading will sort by location coordinates.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Retrieving Tape Drive Sled Logs Retrieving Tape Drive Sled Logs Administrators can retrieve tape drive sled logs. Tape drive sled log information can be used to help troubleshoot library, tape drive sled, and tape drive issues. You can use the Retrieve Drive Sled Log screen to select the appropriate tape drive sled. Note: Bold column headings in the table can be sorted. For example, selecting the Location column heading will sort by location coordinates.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Permanently Removing FC I/O Blades the I/O blade with the rapidly blinking LED at the bottom of the FC I/O blade. The LED will blink for one minute. The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Setup > I/O Blades > Blade Control. • From the operator panel, select Setup > I/O Blades > Blade Control > Identify Blade. Permanently Removing FC I/O Blades Library firmware monitors all FC I/O blades after they are installed in the library.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Resetting FC I/O Blade Ports Note: This operation should not be performed concurrently by multiple administrators logged in from different locations. You can access the appropriate screens, but you cannot apply changes while another administrator is performing the same operation. The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Setup > FC I/O Blades > FC I/O Blade Control.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Viewing and E-Mailing the Command History Logs The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows: • From the Web client, select Setup > FC I/O Blades > FC I/O Blade Control. • From the operator panel, select Setup > FC I/O Blades > FC I/O Blade Control > Reset Port.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Interpreting LEDs Interpreting LEDs LEDs provide a visual indication about the status of certain library components. LEDs can sometimes communicate that a problem exists when RAS tickets cannot. For example, an LED can indicate a firmware problem that prohibits the library from generating RAS tickets.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Interpreting LEDs Figure 70 Location of Blade LEDs Library Control Blade Fibre-channel I/O Blade and Fan Blade Ethernet Expansion Blade Library Control Blade Status LEDs Ethernet Port LEDs Port Link LEDs FC I/O Blade Status LEDs Scalar i500 User’s Guide FC I/O Fan Blade LED Ethernet Expansion Blade Status LEDs 501
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Interpreting LEDs Table 12 Blade Status LEDs LED Color Represents Blade Status Green Library application code/Blade processor status • Blinks once per second — Normal operation. • Solid ON — Not operational. • Solid OFF — Not operational (or blade is booting). • Solid ON for 3 seconds, then blinks twice (FC I/O blade only) — Blade firmware is downloading.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Interpreting LEDs LED Color Represents Blade Status Blue Power Control status • Blinks once every 10 seconds — Normal. Blade is powered on. • Solid ON — • LCB — Error condition. Power off library before removing or replacing the LCB. • FC I/O blade — Swap mode: Blade is ready to be removed or replaced. • Ethernet Expansion blade — Blade is not operational. • Solid OFF — Blade is not receiving power. • Blinks once per second (Ethernet Expansion blade) — Powered off.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Interpreting LEDs The link LED for an FC I/O blade fibre port is located either below or above the port. For each link LED pair on the FC I/O blade, the LED on the left belongs to the fibre port below. The LED on the right belongs to the fibre port above. Black lines on the FC I/O blade faceplate may indicate which LED belongs to which port. Use Table 14 to interpret Fibre Channel link activity on an FC I/O blade.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Interpreting LEDs Servicing the LCB Based on LED Status 13 Tape Drive LEDs 13 1 Observe the blinking patterns of the LEDs for at least 30 seconds. 2 Capture a snapshot of the library, and send it to Quantum Technical Support for analysis. RAS tickets typically report all problems related to tape drives, including error codes and TapeAlerts.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Interpreting LEDs Table 16 Tape Drive LEDs LED Color Represents Tape Drive Status Green Processor activity • Blinks once per second — Normal operation. • Solid ON/ Solid OFF — Tape drive’s main processor is not operating. • 10 blinks per second — Identify mode (see Identifying Tape Drives on page 492). • Blinks 3 times in 3 seconds, then pauses (solid off), and then repeats — Tape drive is initializing.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Interpreting LEDs Tape Drive Fibre Port Link LED 13 The fibre port link LED shows the current state of the FC link and indicates whether or not the link is ready to transmit commands. The fibre port link LED on a tape drive is located on the rear of the tape drive, beside the fibre port.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Interpreting LEDs Power Supply LEDs 13 RAS tickets typically report all problems related to power supplies. You can also observe the blinking pattern of LEDs on power supplies to see if the they are functioning appropriately. Power supply LEDs indicate status by the rate at which they blink. The color of the LED identifies the area of the component being reported. Use Table 18 to interpret power supply activity.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Using the Installation Verification Test Using the Installation Verification Test Administrators can run the Installation Verification Test (IVT) following a library service action to determine if the library is ready for production use. Examples of such library service actions include installing a new library or replacing a FRU or CRU.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Using the Installation Verification Test • The I/E Station test assesses the configuration and functionality of each I/E station. Time required to compete the I/E Station test is three minutes per I/E station. • Drives performs functional tests on the library drives. Time required to complete the Drives test is 15 minutes per drive. • Tour moves a scratch data cartridge through all storage slots in the extreme library locations.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Using the Installation Verification Test • Once the selected tests are complete, select Next. You can choose to view the detailed IVT log or e-mail the detailed IVT log. Make your choice and select Next. The IVT test cannot be performed from the Web client. The path to open the appropriate screen is as follows: • From the operator panel, select Tools > Library Tests > Installation & Verification Tests. Viewing the IVT Logs 13 A new IVT log is created each time you run IVT.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Using the Installation Verification Test Running Library Demo 13 Administrators can run Library Demo, a simple way to test robotics functionality following a FRU or CRU replacement. It shows the library’s ability to correctly move a scratch data cartridge from an I/E station to randomly selected open storage slots until the demonstration is stopped. Details on running Library Demo include: • Media in the storage magazines are not affected by the demonstration.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Configuring the Internal Network Configuring the Internal Network When installing your library, you need to make sure that the external network setting is different than the internal network setting on the library. If the external and internal network settings are the same, the Web client cannot connect to the library. If DHCP is enabled or you do not know what your external network setting is, check with your network administrator.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Drive Diagnostics Admin level privileges and below will be unable to log in to the library and will get an error message stating that Diagnostics is in progress. • Entering Diagnostics takes all your library partitions offline. Be sure any crucial operations have stopped before you enter Diagnostics. When you exit Diagnostics, your partitions return to the online/offline status they were in previously.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Drive Diagnostics After the reset operation completes, the tape drive is rebooted and reconfigured. This takes about 60 seconds. Wait 60 seconds before performing further drive operations. Note: This operation should not be performed concurrently by multiple administrators. You can access the screen, but you cannot apply changes while another administrator is performing the same operation.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Drive Diagnostics Ethernet Expansion Blade Control 13 The Ethernet Expansion Blade Control menu allows you to perform the following functions: • Power Cycling the Ethernet Expansion Blade • Removing an Ethernet Expansion Blade from the Library’s Configuration 13 Power Cycling the Ethernet Expansion Blade Administrators can power cycle individual Ethernet Expansion blades in the library.
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Robotics Diagnostics Robotics Diagnostics The Robotics diagnostics currently include only one test, the Get/Put Test. Get/Put Test 13 The Get/Put Test requires the robot to remove one tape cartridge from the top I/E station slot, and then put the tape cartridge back into the same slot. To run this test, you must insert a tape into the library’s top (uppermost) I/E station slot. Robotics tests cannot be performed from the operator panel.
Chapter 14 14 Working With Cartridges and Barcodes This chapter describes how to work with cartridges and barcodes. When working with tape cartridges, certain considerations should be taken into account. For example, all tape cartridges in the library must have a barcode label. In addition, when loading your library, you should be aware of whether or not your cartridges are write-protected. This chapter discusses these types of items in general terms.
Chapter 14 Working With Cartridges and Barcodes Handling Cartridges Properly Handling Cartridges Properly To ensure the longest possible life for your cartridges, follow these guidelines: • Select a visible location to post procedures that describe proper media handling. • Ensure that anyone who handles cartridges has been properly trained on all procedures. • Do not drop or strike cartridges.
Chapter 14 Working With Cartridges and Barcodes Write-Protecting Cartridges • If you ship cartridges, ship them in their original packaging or something stronger. • Do not insert damaged cartridges into tape drives. • Do not touch the tape or tape leader. Caution: Do not degauss cartridges that you intend to reuse. Write-Protecting Cartridges All cartridges have a write-protect (write-inhibit) switch to prevent accidental erasure or overwriting of data.
Chapter 14 Working With Cartridges and Barcodes Supported Barcode Formats • Number of characters: 5 to 16 (default for LTO is 6+2). Note: A maximum of 12 characters is recommended. A barcode label with more than 12 characters may not be printable according to the Code 39 label specifications for the tape cartridge area to which the label is attached. The effective tape cartridge barcode label length, including any media ID, may be limited to a maximum of 12 characters.
Chapter 14 Working With Cartridges and Barcodes Installing Barcode Labels • Standard Six — Six character barcode number with or without a twocharacter media ID; for example, “XXXXXXL4” or ”XXXXXX”. Only the six character barcode number is reported to the host. • Plus Six — Six character barcode number followed by a two-character media ID; for example, “XXXXXXL4”. The six character barcode and media ID are reported to the host.
Chapter 14 Working With Cartridges and Barcodes Installing Barcode Labels The cartridge cannot have any stickers or labels attached to the top or bottom because if the labels come loose, they can get caught in the tape drives or become unreadable by the scanner. Caution: Do not place a barcode label or any labels on the top or bottom of a cartridge. Doing so can cause the tape cartridge and tape drive operations to fail.
Appendix A Library Specifications A Scalar i500 libraries follow the specifications described in this chapter. Supported Components The Scalar i500 library supports the following components.
Appendix A Library Specifications Supported Components Supported Tape Drive Types • IBM LTO-2 (SCSI and Fibre Channel) • RoHS-compliant IBM LTO-3 (SCSI and Fibre Channel) • RoHS-compliant HP LTO-4 (Fibre Channel and SAS) • RoHS-compliant IBM LTO-4 (SCSI, Fibre Channel, and SAS) • HP LTO-5 Dual Port Fibre Channel Tape Drive • HP LTO-5 Single Port SAS Tape Drive • IBM LTO-5 Single Port Fibre Channel Tape Drive • LTO-5 Dual Port SAS Tape Drive • LTO-6 Single Port Fibre Channel Tape Drive • LTO-6 Dual Port SA
Appendix A Library Specifications Library Capacity Library Capacity Library capacity is as follows. Note: Slot counts in this user’s guide do not include five inaccessible slots in the bottom row of any library configuration. For more information about these slots, see Unused Slots on page 247.
Appendix A Library Specifications Environmental Requirements Environmental Requirements The environmental requirements for the library are listed below. Note: Temperature ranges apply to product inlet temperatures, not necessarily to ambient room temperatures. Airflow restrictions or other heat-generating equipment within the rack enclosure may cause a rise over ambient room temperatures. Operating Non-Operating Storage Altitude Up to 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) Up to 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) Up to 10,000 ft.
Appendix A Library Specifications Dimensions Dimensions Library Configuration Rack Height HxWxD 5U control module 5U 8.6 in. x 17.4 in. x 31.4 in (21.9 cm x 44.2 cm x 79.8 cm) 9U expansion module 9U 15.8 in. x 17.4 in. x 31.4 in (40 cm x 44.2 cm x 79.8 cm) 5U control module + (1) 9U expansion module 14U 5U control module + (2) 9U expansion modules 23U 5U control module + (3) 9U expansion modules 32U 5U control module + (4) 9U expansion modules 41U 24.4 in. x 17.4 in. x 31.4 in (61.
Appendix A Library Specifications Library Power Consumption and Heat Output Component Weight 9U Chassis (empty) 65 lbs (29.5 kg) 5U Packaging Kit 20 lbs (9 kg) 9U Packaging Kit 24 lbs (10.9 kg) 14U Packaging Kit 40 lbs (18 kg) Library Power Consumption and Heat Output The typical library power consumption (Watts/hour) and heat output (BTU/hour) is listed below. Note: “Typical” values for tape drives assumes tape drives are writing.
Appendix A Library Specifications Library Power Consumption and Heat Output Typical Power Consumption (kW/Hour) Typical Heat Output (BTU/Hour) UDS3 IBM LTO-4 Drive Sled Module (SAS) 0.038 129.7 UDS3 HP LTO-4 Drive Sled Module (Fibre Channel) 0.037 126.2 UDS3 HP LTO-4 Drive Sled Module (SAS) 0.035 119.4 UDS3 IBM LTO-5 Drive Sled Module (Fibre Channel) 0.048 163.8 UDS3 HP LTO-5 Drive Sled Module (Fibre Channel) 0.030 102.4 UDS3 HP LTO-5 Drive Sled Module (SAS) 0.028 95.
Appendix B B TapeAlert Flag Descriptions TapeAlert is an open industry standard that flags errors and provides possible solutions for storage devices and their media. This section provides information about TapeAlert flags issued by tape drives, including the identifying number, severity, recommended message, and probable cause. Table 19 explains the severity codes, and Table 20 lists all the existing TapeAlert flags and their descriptions.
Appendix B TapeAlert Flag Descriptions Table 20 Tape Drive TapeAlert Flag Descriptions Recommended Application Client Message No. Flag Severity 1 Read warning W The tape drive is having problems reading data. No data has been lost, but there has been a reduction in the performance of the tape. The drive is having severe trouble reading. 2 Write warning W The tape drive is having problems writing data. No data has been lost, but there has been a reduction in the capacity of the tape.
Appendix B TapeAlert Flag Descriptions No. Flag Severity 7 Media life W Recommended Application Client Message The tape cartridge has reached the end of its calculated useful life: 1 Copy any data you need to another tape. Probable Cause The media has exceeded its specified life. 2 Discard the old tape. 8 Not data grade W The tape cartridge is not data-grade. Any data you write to the tape is at risk. Replace the cartridge with a data-grade tape.
Appendix B TapeAlert Flag Descriptions No. Flag Severity 14 Unrecoverable mechanical cartridge failure C Recommended Application Client Message The operation has failed because the tape in the drive has experienced a mechanical failure: 1 Do not attempt to extract the tape cartridge. 2 Call the tape drive supplier help line. Probable Cause Tape snapped/cut or other cartridge mechanical failure in the drive where medium cannot be demounted.
Appendix B TapeAlert Flag Descriptions No. Flag Severity Recommended Application Client Message 20 Cleaning required C The tape drive needs cleaning: 1 If the operation has stopped, eject the tape and clean the drive. Probable Cause The drive thinks it has a head clog or needs cleaning. 2 If the operation has not stopped, wait for it to finish and then clean the drive. Check the tape drive user’s manual for device-specific cleaning instructions.
Appendix B TapeAlert Flag Descriptions Recommended Application Client Message No. Flag Severity 24 Retension requested W The tape drive has requested a retension operation. The drive is having severe trouble reading or writing, which will be resolved by a retension cycle. 25 Multi-port interface error on a primary port W A redundant interface port on the tape drive has failed. Failure of one interface port in a dual-port configuration (for example, Fibre Channel).
Appendix B TapeAlert Flag Descriptions No. Flag Severity Recommended Application Client Message 31 Hardware B C The tape drive has a hardware fault: 1 Turn the tape drive off and then on again. 2 Restart the operation. 3 If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier help line. 32 Primary interface W The tape drive has a problem with the host interface: 1 Check the cables and cable connections.
Appendix B TapeAlert Flag Descriptions No. Flag Severity 39 Diagnostics required W Recommended Application Client Message The tape drive may have a hardware fault. Run extended diagnostics to verify and diagnose the problem. Check the tape drive user’s manual for devicespecific instructions on running extended diagnostic tests. Probable Cause The drive may have a hardware fault that may be identified by extended diagnostics (i.e., SEND DIAGNOSTIC command).
Appendix B TapeAlert Flag Descriptions No. Flag Severity 55 Loading or threading failure C Recommended Application Client Message The operation has failed because the media cannot be loaded and threaded: 1 Remove the cartridge, inspect it as specified in the product manual, and retry the operation. Probable Cause The drive is unable to load the media and thread the tape. 2 If the problem persists, call the tape drive supplier help line.
Appendix B TapeAlert Flag Descriptions No. Flag Severity 60 WORM medium — overwrite attempted W Recommended Application Client Message An attempt had been made to overwrite user data on a WORM medium: 1 If a WORM medium was used inadvertently, replace it with a normal data medium. Probable Cause The application software does not recognize the medium as WORM. 2 If a WORM medium was used intentionally: a) Check that the software application is compatible with the WORM medium format you are using.
Glossary 1U, 2U, 3U, etc. Racks manufactured for mounting computer hardware often define vertical space as “units.” The components that are mounted in the racks are defined by how many units of rack space they require. For example, the height of a unit in a rack is 1.75 inches. If a component is 5.25 inches in thickness, the component is said to be a 3U component. A Arbitrated loop A Fibre Channel configuration that attaches multiple communicating ports in a loop.
Glossary C CAN (Controller Area Network) A serial bus network of microcontrollers that connects devices, sensors and actuators in a system or subsystem for real-time control applications. There is no addressing scheme used in controller area networks, as in the sense of conventional addressing in networks (such as Ethernet). Rather, messages are broadcast to all the nodes in the network using an identifier unique to the network.
Glossary CRU (Customer Replaceable Unit) The smallest hardware component that can be replaced at a customer installation by a customer. D Default A value or setting that is selected by the hardware or software unless specified otherwise by the user. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) A protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. DHCP supports a mix of static and dynamic IP addresses. Directory A file that contains a list of other files.
Glossary F F_Port Fabric Port. A port on a fabric switch to which N_Ports may be directly connected. The F_Port is not capable of communicating with FC-AL protocol. FC (Fibre Channel) A high speed data transfer architecture. Using optical fibre to connect devices, Fibre Channel communications are serial communications that occur at full duplex and achieve data transfer rates of 200 MBps.
Glossary FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) The smallest hardware component that can be replaced at a customer installation by a certified field service representative. G Gb E or GigE (Gigabit Ethernet) A transport protocol used for transmitting data across traditional LANs. GigE is an enhanced version of the Ethernet protocol that has been used for many years as the underlying transport technology in IP networks.
Glossary I/E slot A bin that contains a single piece of media in the I/E station. A door on the front of the library that contains tape magazines, into which cartridges to be imported are placed manually or cartridges to be exported are placed by the picker. I/E station Interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work together. IP (Internet Protocol) A protocol that specifies the formats of packets and addresses.
Glossary access implementation, while Ultrium is the high capacity implementation. LUN (Logical Unit Number) A unique identifier used on a SCSI bus to distinguish between devices that share the same bus. A LUN can be an end user, a file, or an application. In storage technology, a single large storage device might be divided into smaller pieces, either to make the vast storage space more manageable or because the storage space is dedicated to different servers, drives, or applications.
Glossary OS (Operating System) A control program for a computer that allocates computer resources, schedules tasks, and provides the user with a way to access the resources. P Partition An abstraction of an underlying physical library that may present a different personality, capacity, or both to a host. It is a representation of real physical elements, combined to create a grouping that is different from the physical library.
Glossary S SAM (SCSI Architecture Model) An ANSI standard that defines the generic requirements and overall framework in which other SCSI standards are defined. New generations of this standard are identified by a numeric suffix; for example, the second generation standard is SAM2. SAN (Storage Area Network) A dedicated network that connects storage devices and servers in a pool, providing consolidated storage and storage management. Storage interconnects between many initiators and target devices.
Glossary format as the original data. Snapshots are also referred to as point-in-time copies and as shadow copies. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) The protocol governing network management and the monitoring of network devices and their functions. Similar in function to SAM, except SNMP governs LAN, whereas SAM governs SAN. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) A protocol that provides encrypted communications on the Internet.
Glossary UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) The world-wide standard for time, commonly considered to be the equivalent of “Greenwich Mean Time” and “Zulu time.” For all of these time standards, zero (0) hours is midnight in Greenwich England, which lies on the zero longitudinal meridian. The sequence of the letters in the acronym is a compromise between the English and French terms (Temps Universel Coordonné).
