StorageTek SL8500, User Manual

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Meaning of Library and Device Status Indicators in SLC
Viewing Library and Device Information 11-3
Redundant Electronics Card Status
"A" indicates the left card slot and "B" indicates the right card slot, as viewed from the
back of the library.
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hbca : Library controller, A (left) slot
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hbcb : Library controller, B (right) slot
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hbta : Drive controller, A (left) slot
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hbtb : Drive controller, B (right) slot
Viewing the Local Operator Panel Type
1.
In SLC, select Tools > Diagnostics .
2.
Select the Library in the device tree, and then click the OpPanel Tab .
The type is listed at the bottom of the screen. A W indicates windows-based and a
DL or OL indicates linux-based.
Meaning of Library and Device Status Indicators in SLC
Health Status of a Device
The device tree of the System Details and the Diagnostics utility displays device heath
status.
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Normal — library device is functioning normally
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Warning — device is offline or operating in a degraded state
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Error — device has experienced a failure
Communication Status
The lower left of all SLC screens shows communication status, which indicates the
communication status between SLC and the library controller.
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Normal — SLC is communicating normally with the library controller
Card Status Meaning
Duplex: Software ready,
switch possible Active library controller is functioning normally.
Not installed Card is not installed in the library.
Ok Active or standby drive controller card is functioning normally.
Pre-standby: software
not ready Standby library controller card is loading standby code and is not
ready to be used in an automatic failover or manual switch.
Standby: software ready Standby library controller card is functioning normally and can be
used for an automatic failover or manual switch.
SLC Icon Meaning
Normal
Warning
Error