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7. All affected library host applications must now be configured to recognize these

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Summary of Contents for StorageTek SL500

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Page 7: ...142254 April 2006 F Refer to this edition for a description of the changes 114158 July 2006 G Refer to this edition for a description of the changes 114183 October 2006 H Refer to this edition for a description of the changes 114192 May 2007 J Chapters 1 and 6 Added information regarding Quantum DLT S4 drives media and LTO Gen 4 drives media Library firmware must be version 1126 or later for suppo...

Page 8: ...anual p n 3161956xx Preface Updated Chapter 1 General Information Renamed and updated Chapter 2 Controls and Indicators Deleted Information now in Chapter 1 Chapter 3 Library Operation Renamed and updated Chapter 4 SL500 StorageTek Library Console Moved to Chapter 2 No substantive changes Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Deleted Information now in new Chapter 7 Chapter 6 Cartridge Information Moved to Ap...

Page 9: ...iagnostic Moves Troubleshooting Information included in previous Chapter 5 Event Monitor Tasks Library Utility Tasks Audit Tasks Drive Utility Tasks HandBot Utility Tasks Chapter 8 SNMP Support New chapter describing the following Trap Levels Port Control Access Control SNMP Configuration and Usage Tasks Chapter 9 Manual Operations New chapter describing the following Library Safety General Librar...

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Page 11: ...entation xxx Additional Information xxxi Sun s external Web Site xxxi SunSolve and Helpful Links xxxi Partners Site xxxi 1 SL500 Introduction 1 Views and Locations 2 Library with LTO Storage Cells 4 LTO Library Configurations 4 LTO Library Internal Addressing 4 LTO Storage Cell and Drive Capacities 5 Adding LTO Storage Cell Capacity 6 Library with Mixed Media Storage Cells 7 ...

Page 12: ...1 RLC Card Indicators 14 Tape Drives and Cartridges 15 LTO Tape Drives and Cartridges 16 SDLT DLT S4 Tape Drives and Cartridges 17 Cartridge Access Ports 18 Robotics Unit 19 Power System 21 Cooling 21 Electronics 22 RLC Card 22 Interface Cards 22 Safety Features 23 Cards and Power Supply 23 Robotics 23 Front Door 23 Interfaces 24 Tape Management Software 25 2 StorageTek Library Console 27 Introduc...

Page 13: ...load and Initiate the Standalone SL Console Installer from the Sun Download Site 36 Install the Standalone SL Console 36 Log in to the Standalone SL Console 41 Standalone SL Console Updates 41 Web launched SL Console 42 Security Considerations 42 Client Requirements 42 Web launched SL Console Updates 42 Starting the Web launched SL Console on a Client 43 Log in to the Web launched SL Console Using...

Page 14: ... 60 Viewing Library Information 60 CAP Operations 61 Cartridge Management 62 Recovery Moves 62 Drive Cleaning 63 Cleaning Cartridges 63 Ejecting Expired Cleaning Cartridges 63 Automatic Cleaning 63 Manual Cleaning 64 Automated Operation Tasks 65 Library Management Tasks 66 Display Library Status 67 Display Library Configuration Information 68 Set the Library Fibre Channel Port Address 69 Display L...

Page 15: ...erties 101 Enable or Disable a Drive Port 102 Display the Media Drive Events Report 103 Drive Cleaning Tasks 105 Configure Drive Auto Clean 106 Enter Cleaning or Diagnostic Cartridges 107 Eject Cleaning or Diagnostic Cartridges 109 Display Cleaning Cartridges 111 Display Drive Cleaning Status 112 Clean a Drive Manually 113 Robot Monitoring Tasks 115 Display Robot Summary Information 116 Display Ro...

Page 16: ...rtitioned Libraries 140 Implementing Changes to Licensed Capacity 141 Increasing Licensed Capacity 141 Decreasing Licensed Capacity 141 Host Notification of Capacity Changes 142 6 Library Partitioning 143 Partitioning Features and Restrictions 143 System Requirements for Library Partitioning 144 Enabling and Disabling Partitioning 144 Partition Planning 144 Installing the Partitioning Feature 145 ...

Page 17: ...tion Connection 160 Design a Partition 162 Verify Partition Configurations 164 Resolve Orphaned Cartridges 166 Commit Partition Configuration Changes 167 Partition Management Tasks 170 Modify Partition Summary Information 171 Delete a Partition 172 Modify Host Partition Connection Detail 174 Delete a Host Partition Connection 176 Refresh the SL Console Partition Workspace 178 Reallocate Library Re...

Page 18: ...ommit Screens 211 Partitions Design Step 3 212 Partitions Design Step 3 Verify Results 217 Partitions Commit Step 4 220 Partitions Commit Step 4 Confirm Apply 223 Partition Report Screens 226 Partitions Reports 227 Partitions Reports Cartridge Cell and Media Summary 229 Partitions Reports Host Connections Summary 232 Partitions Reports Orphaned Cartridge Report 235 Partitions Reports Partition Det...

Page 19: ...o a File 263 Display Multiple Monitors 265 Library Utility Tasks 266 Perform a Library Self Test 267 Reboot the Library 268 Download Code to the Library Controller 270 Activate Code on the Library Controller 272 Audit Tasks 274 Audit the Entire Library 275 Audit a Range of Cells 277 Perform a Verified Audit 279 Drive Utility Tasks 281 Perform a Drive Self Test 282 Reboot a Drive 283 HandBot Utilit...

Page 20: ... 309 Front Door 309 Manual Operation Tasks 310 General Library Operation Tasks 311 Power Off the Library 312 Power On the Library 313 Return the Library to Ready Status 314 Open the Front Door With Power 315 Open the Front Door Without Power 316 Secure the Front Door With Power 318 Secure the Front Door Without Power 319 Cartridge Handling Tasks 320 Locate and Remove a Cartridge 321 Insert Cartrid...

Page 21: ...es 350 Valid Labels 350 Write protect Switch 353 SDLT DLT S4 Cartridges 355 Valid Labels 356 Write Protect Switch 358 Cartridge Handling Tasks 359 Apply a Label to a Cartridge 360 C Web launched SL Console Server 361 Security Considerations 361 Server Requirements 361 Server Installation and Management 362 Download the Java System Web Server 362 Install the Sun Java System Web Server 366 Log in to...

Page 22: ...Sun Java System Web Server Installation Errors 386 Windows MSVCP60 dll Error 386 Remedy for Windows MSVCP60 dll Error 387 Solaris 9 10 Sun Java System Web Server Installation Errors 388 Java Home Error 388 Remedy for Solaris Java Home Error 388 Glossary 391 Index 397 ...

Page 23: ...E 9 4 Remove a Cartridge from an SDLT Tape Drive 325 FIGURE 9 5 Manual Release Screw 328 FIGURE A 1 Base Module LTO Cells 333 FIGURE A 2 LTO Cell Locations for Firmware Site Mapping 334 FIGURE A 3 LTO Cell Locations for SCSI Element Numbering Mapping 335 FIGURE A 4 LTO Cells for Back Wall of Cartridge Expansion Module 336 FIGURE A 5 Base Module Mixed Media Cells 338 FIGURE A 6 Mixed Media Firmware...

Page 24: ...B 3 Apply the Utrium Cartridge Label 353 FIGURE B 4 Set the LTO Write Protect Switch 353 FIGURE B 5 SDLT Cartridge Components 355 FIGURE B 6 Apply the SDLT Cartridge Label 356 FIGURE B 7 SDLT Cartridge Labels 357 FIGURE B 8 Set the SDLT Write Protect Switch 358 ...

Page 25: ...16 TABLE 1 9 SDLT DLT S4 Media Tape Drive Compatibility 17 TABLE 2 1 Screen Display Modifications 32 TABLE 6 1 Partition Example Resource Description 148 TABLE 7 1 Troubleshooting Table 257 TABLE A 1 Cell Figure Legend 331 TABLE A 2 Library Component Weights 345 TABLE A 3 Library Environment Specifications 345 TABLE A 4 Power for Library Without Tape Drives 346 TABLE A 5 Power for Base Unit and Tw...

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Page 27: ...SL Console to configure manage and monitor the SL500 library in automated mode Chapter 4 Licensing Topics procedures and screen reference for installing and managing SL500 feature licenses Chapter 5 Capacity on Demand Topics and procedures for installing and managing SL500 licensed capacity Chapter 6 Library Partitioning Topics procedures and screen reference for installing and managing SL500 libr...

Page 28: ... damage to hardware corruption of data corruption of application software or long term health problems in people A caution always precedes the information to which it pertains Warning Possible Physical Injury A warning alerts the reader to conditions that might result in injury or death A warning always precedes the information to which it pertains Appendix C Web launched SL Console Server Topics ...

Page 29: ...R All uppercase Keyboard keys Y Enter or Ctrl Alt Delete Font and capitalization follows label on product enclosed within angle brackets Menu names Configuration Menu Capitalization follows label on product Parameters and variables Device xx Italic font Path names c mydirectory Monospace font Port or connector names SER1 Font and capitalization follows label on product otherwise all uppercase Posi...

Page 30: ...rator s Guide 3134648xx ACSLS Messages 3134649xx ACSLS Quick Reference 3134650xx Host Software Component HSC MVS Publications HSC Operator s Guide 3125311xx HSC Messages and Codes Guide 3125313xx Other Publications Part Number Sun StorageTek Regulatory and Safety Compliance Manual 3161956xx American National Standard Dictionary for Information Processing Systems ANSI X3 TR 1 82 American National S...

Page 31: ...nloads http http www sun com download index jsp Drivers http www sun com download index jsp Documentation customer http docs sun com app docs General product information http www sun com storagetek products jsp SunSolve External site http sunsolve sun com Sun System Handbook customer http sunsolve sun com handbook_pub validateUser do target index Sun Learning Services Training http www sun com tra...

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Page 33: ...tain customer information The SL500 library protects a customer s investments by providing a cost effective entry point and makes it easy to grow the library with expansion modules Whether customers have a small remote site or a corporate data center they can feel secure that the SL500 library can accommodate all of their current and future data storage needs The library is a self contained fully ...

Page 34: ...ibrary views and the locations of components FIGURE 1 1 Front View of Library Components 1 Base module 2 Drive expansion module 3 Library door 4 Drive expansion module cartridge access port CAP 5 Library door lock 6 Base unit cartridge access port CAP 7 Keypad assembly 8 Robotics unit Door CAP L204_001 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 ...

Page 35: ...h 3 Cartridge expansion module 6 Tape drive 1 in base unit see note 2 4 Redundant power supply see note 1 7 Tape drive 1 in expansion module see note 3 Notes 1 If you are ordered only one power supply in a module it should be installed in the top location 2 The host firmware sees tape drive 1 the SCSI firmware sees tape drive 0119 3 The host firmware sees tape drive 1 the SCSI firmware sees tape d...

Page 36: ...ge cells are configured for storage the numbering starts there The CAP cells also can be configured as storage cells Drive expansion modules and Cartridge Expansion Modules can be added to a standard rack to accommodate various storage cell and tape drive configurations Note You must have a 50 cartridge capacity base unit either from the initial order or with the upgrade conversion bill before you...

Page 37: ...ge cells DEM 7 storage cells 2 When a CEM is installed below a Base Module or DEM the top two rows on columns 9 10 and 11 of the CEM are not accessible 6 storage cells because the tape drives prevent the hand from reaching the cells 3 The lowest module in the rack requires installation of the floor The floor limits the distance the robot can travel which makes the bottom row s in the lowest module...

Page 38: ...tridge upgrade key 143 15 158 Base module plus 1 CEM 170 15 185 Adding 2 expansion modules Base module plus 2 DEMs 227 25 252 Base module plus 1 DEM 1 CEM 254 25 279 Base module plus 2 CEMs 290 25 315 Adding 3 expansion modules Base module plus 3 DEMs 311 35 346 Base module plus 2 DEMs 1 CEM 338 35 373 Base module plus 1 DEM 2 CEMs 374 35 409 Base module plus 3 CEM 410 35 445 Adding 4 expansion mo...

Page 39: ...version bill has been installed Without a conversion bill the first 24 cells after the reserved cells can be used for cartridge storage If the reserved cells are configured for storage the numbering starts with the first physical cell on the left An upgrade conversion bill allows the other 18 storage cells in the base unit to be used for a total of 42 This conversion bill is for customers who want...

Page 40: ...n EZ DEM below an original CEM This is not physically allowed Note The following notes are factors that influence capacity 1 When you add an expansion module below an existing module you increase the capacity of the module directly above it by Base module 14 storage cells CEM when another CEM is below it 10 storage cells DEM 7 storage cells 2 When a CEM is installed below a Base Module or DEM the ...

Page 41: ...e Drives CAP Cells Total of Storage Cells 2 6 10 14 18 Base module 24 4 28 18 cartridge upgrade 42 4 46 Adding 1 expansion module Base module plus 1 limited DEM 86 12 98 Base module plus 1 full DEM with 33 cartridge upgrade 119 12 131 Base module plus 1 CEM 140 12 152 Adding 2 expansion modules Base module plus 2 DEMs 189 20 209 Base module plus 1 DEM 1 CEM 210 20 230 Base module plus 2 CEMs 240 2...

Page 42: ...ed off Note Earlier built libraries had power supplies that had individual power switches Later libraries have one power switch that controls all power supplies in the rack Power Supply LED The following table describes the power supply LED Drive Tray LED The following table describes the drive tray LED TABLE 1 3 Power Supply LED Activity Meaning Action On Power supply is active Nothing this is no...

Page 43: ...der normal conditions at power on all keypad LEDs are solidly lit Once library applications begin 1 All keypad LEDs turn off 2 The Library Active LED flashes until the audit is complete then turns off 3 The Library Active LED turns on at the start of each command then turns off when each command is completed 4 The Library Active LED flashes when the library is active ...

Page 44: ...Open button 7 Service Robot LED 4 CAP Open LED TABLE 1 5 Keypad Buttons and Indicators Buttons Indicator Description Service Robot Indicator LED is lit when the robot is not functioning The service representative might need to check the log_error file for the result code and perform the appropriate action Library Active Indicator LED is active when the library is active 1 3 2 4 5 7 6 L204_014 ...

Page 45: ...ed to open all CAP doors in a rack TABLE 1 6 Keypad Service Required LED Activity Meaning Action Flashing The redundant component failed The service representative might need to replace the failed redundant component such as power supply tape drive or fan Diagnostics are running Nothing this is normal Diagnostics failed The service representative might need to check the log_error file for the resu...

Page 46: ...OK Indicator LED is solid blue when the RLC card can be removed Currently only one RLC card is available FAULT Indicator LED flashes red when the controller has detected a problem STANDBY Indicator LED is yellow when the RLC card is not the active card Currently only one RLC card is available ACTIVE Indicator LED is solid green when the RLC card is the active card Currently only one RLC card is av...

Page 47: ...cesses on the host Make sure that all signals are terminated at each end of the SCSI bus If your external SCSI cables are long enough that they do not interfere with removing and replacing the tape drives you can swap tape drives without disconnecting the external SCSI cables If so disregard the steps to remove those cables Caution Possible data loss or system problem If you must disconnect the ex...

Page 48: ...though SL500 does not support Gen 1 drives the column is listed for you to consider if you need to migrate your data from older types of cartridges to newer ones Note LTO 3 drives can accept 400 GB WORM Write Once Read Many cartridges LTO 4 drives can also accept these plus the 800 GB WORM cartridges TABLE 1 8 LTO Media Tape Drive Compatibility Media Label Gen 1 Drive Gen 2 Drive Gen 3 Drive Gen 4...

Page 49: ...tion if you need to migrate your data from older types of cartridges to newer ones Note SDLT600 and DLT S4 tape drives with appropriate firmware can accept cartridges with the WORM feature The WORM write once read many times feature prevents the user from altering or erasing information from the tape For more information go to the Quantum Web site and do a search on DLTICETM Note The WORM feature ...

Page 50: ...f You can use the keypad on the robotics unit to issue a command for the robot to unlock the CAP The CAP has two settings ALLOW and PREVENT ALLOW is the default setting after you power on or reset the library The following table shows how these settings affect the CAPs For CAP LED indicator information see Controls and Indicators on page 35 CAP Condition ALLOW PREVENT All of the CAPs are closed Wh...

Page 51: ...bly contains the wrist hub assembly gripper assembly and bar code scanner The gripper assembly has fingers that grasp the sides of the cartridge If the library loses power while a cartridge is between the fingers the manual release screw is used to remove the cartridge A worm gear can be used to rotate the hand to the correct position to access the manual release screw For safety purposes the robo...

Page 52: ...00 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 The robotics unit is accessible from the front of the rack FIGURE 1 4 Robotics Components 1 Z drive assembly 2 Hand assembly 3 Keypad assembly 4 X table assembly L204_011 1 4 2 3 ...

Page 53: ...d on to provide redundant power If one supply fails the second supply automatically provides power A single power switch on the back of the library is used to power on or power off all the power supplies in the rack The ON position is 1 The OFF position is 0 Cooling The fans provide cooling for the library electronics The tape drives and power supplies contain their own fans FIGURE 1 5 Hand Assemb...

Page 54: ...SI or SCSI over Fibre Channel Sensors include Card temperature Fan operational Power safe Tape drive present Tape drive fault LED RLC Card The RLC card is the processor card It contains all the necessary hardware to maintain the robotics interfaces servo and vision control and the door CAP sensor status The card stores the library capacity information and the volume serial numbers also called VOLI...

Page 55: ...odules to prevent you from coming into contact with hazardous voltages and sensitive electronics Robotics The software parks the robot by retracting it into the robotics unit module before the front door can be opened to prevent the robot from being damaged When the front door is opened power is removed from the robot Front Door The front door must be opened with a key to ensure that the data is s...

Page 56: ...rently only one RLC card is available FIGURE 1 6 Library Interfaces Locations 1 Private Ethernet port is for future use 2 Eject OK hot swappable LED when on indicates that the RLC card can be removed See note below 3 Public Ethernet port is for remote service access SL Console and SNMP future 4 Fault LED indicates that the controller has detected a problem 5 Reserved for future use 6 Standby LED w...

Page 57: ...rite operations and robotic move operations When the library is in automated mode these operations occur without manual intervention The software determines where the cartridge is located by accessing audit data uploaded from the library The software then allocates the tape drive to receive the cartridge For command descriptions and instructions refer to your software publications ...

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Page 59: ... the library and associated devices drives CAP robots and elevators Perform an audit on all or part of the library Perform a self test on the library or an associated device Perform a diagnostic move exercise a robot Locate a cartridge Move a cartridge from one location to another Display library event logs Display error explanations Download new library firmware while the library is in operation ...

Page 60: ...Ds To log in to the SL Console you must have a valid active user ID Each user ID must be assigned a password There are a fixed set of user IDs at a site The user IDs include admin customer administrator service Sun Customer Services Engineer and oem third party field service technician When you log in successfully the SL Console displays your user ID in the status bar of the screen Only one user a...

Page 61: ...hed SL Console Using an Icon on page 49 Log Off the SL Console Note Before you log off make sure all operations for the current SL Console session have completed for example code loads audits diagnostic moves 1 From any SL Console screen select Tools Log Off 2 In the Confirm popup do one of the following Click Cancel to remain logged in to the SL Console Click OK to terminate the current SL Consol...

Page 62: ...er Management and Log off functions Help menu provides access to the table of contents of the help system It also identifies the version of the SL Console in use 2 Title bar Displays the title of the current screen 3 Function tabs Identifies the available functions for a screen 4 Options bar Location of buttons related to the screen for example Apply Refresh Print Always includes the SL Console He...

Page 63: ...se changes until you click Apply or Refresh on your screen Therefore the display you see on the SL Console may not reflect the actual saved library configuration at a given point in time For these reasons if you are making major modifications to the library configuration adding modules defining partitions etc it is important that you coordinate these changes with other library users Failure to do ...

Page 64: ...ows TABLE 2 1 Screen Display Modifications Display Option Instructions Sort the display by any column Click the heading of the column you want to sort by Initially the sort will be in ascending order Click the heading again to switch between ascending and descending order Arrange the columns in any order Click and drag a column heading horizontally to any position in the heading row Resize the col...

Page 65: ...tor panel provide the following status information LIB ACTIVE Library processor is working WAIT Library firmware is loading SVC REQ Library is rebooting Enter Data Using the Keypad 1 Click on the keyboard icon associated with the desired field A popup containing a graphical keyboard and display area appears 2 Click the graphical keys necessary to enter the desired data 3 Click Enter to save your e...

Page 66: ... touch the screen anywhere to activate the Login screen 1 Use the keypad to enter your login information see Enter Data Using the Keypad on page 33 for detailed instructions User ID SLC_login Password password where SLC_login is the SL Console user ID password is the password assigned to this user ID Note The user ID you use determines the screens you can access See SL Console Security on page 28 ...

Page 67: ...y and the customer s operator panel this prevents an unauthorized network user from monitoring library activity Installation Requirements You can install the standalone SL Console on a computer meeting the following requirements The standalone SL Console software is available for download at the following Sun Microsystems Inc sites Note You must have a valid login ID and password for the download ...

Page 68: ...load site you are using Contact your Sun support representative for assistance 1 Start a Web browser on your PC or workstation 2 In the Address or Location Bar enter the URL of the appropriate Sun download site See Installation Requirements on page 35 for details 3 Log in to the Sun download site using your assigned login ID and password 4 Navigate to the standalone SL Console installer file 5 Sel...

Page 69: ...e 37 1 Start the installer program according to the instructions in Download and Initiate the Standalone SL Console Installer from the Sun Download Site on page 36 The License Agreement screen appears 2 Review the information and click I accept The Introduction screen appears ...

Page 70: ... 3 Review the information and click Next The Choose Install Folder screen appears 4 Enter the location where you want to install the file and click Next The Choose Shortcut Folder screen appears 5 Enter the location where you want to create the shortcut icon and click Next ...

Page 71: ...e created in which is the root user s home so if you are installing on a Solaris platform as root you must choose something other than the default location In this case it is recommended that you choose usr bin or a similar location The Pre Installation Summary screen appears 6 Review the information and click Install The installation begins and the Installing SL Console screen appears ...

Page 72: ...lone SL Console 40 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 7 When the installation finishes the Install Complete screen appears 8 Review the information and click Done to exit the installation program ...

Page 73: ...to this user ID library_ID is the library to which you want to connect expressed in either of the following ways IP address of the library in dotted decimal notation nnn nnn nnn nnn DNS alias of the library Note The user ID you use determines the screens you can access See SL Console Security on page 28 3 Click Log on Standalone SL Console Updates Note Before you can install a new version of the s...

Page 74: ...s the Web launched SL Console includes the security features provided by the Java 2 platform The customer is responsible for implementing all appropriate additional security systems including firewalls user access etc Client Requirements You can download the Web launched SL Console to clients meeting the following requirements Web launched SL Console Updates Updates to the Web launched SL Console ...

Page 75: ...The command line option is available on Solaris platforms only On Windows 2000 you may need to install a Java plugin for your Web browser before performing this procedure You can download the plugin from the following location http java sun com products archive j2se 5 0_04 index html On Solaris platforms it is easier to log in to the Web launched SL Console using the command line If you prefer to ...

Page 76: ...application http server_ID opel where server_ID is either of the following IP address of the SL Console server in nnn nnn nnn nnn format DNS alias of the SL Console server opel is the name context root of the Web launched SL Console application on the server Note You can bookmark this URL for future logins 4 The SL Console Launch screen appears Click Launch Now The Web Start process retrieves the ...

Page 77: ...auncher radio button if you want to start the SL Console directly Click the Save to Disk radio button if you want to save the slc jnlp file to your client and log in to the SL Console later See Log in to the Web launched SL Console Using an Icon on page 49 for login instructions b Optionally click the Do this automatically for files like this from now on checkbox If you make this selection this po...

Page 78: ...me you are running the Web launched SL Console a digital signature warning popup appears Complete the popup as follows a Verify the Publisher b Optionally click the Always trust content from the publisher checkbox If you make this selection this popup will not appear during future logins c Click Run ...

Page 79: ...torageTek Library Console 47 7 If this is the first time you are running the Web launched SL Console the License Agreement popup appears Scroll down to read the complete license agreement Click I accept the terms of the License Agreement and then click OK ...

Page 80: ...ick Log on User ID SLC_login Password password Library library_ID where SLC_login is the SL Console user ID password is the password assigned to this user ID library_ID is the library to which you want to connect expressed in either of the following ways IP address of the library in dotted decimal notation nnn nnn nnn nnn DNS alias of the library ...

Page 81: ... Console slc jnlp file to your client See Log in to the Web launched SL Console Using a Browser or Command Line on page 43 for details 1 Double click the slc jnlp desktop icon on your client The Web Start process retrieves the Web launched SL Console application from the server Any updates are downloaded automatically IP address of the library in dotted decimal notation nnn nnn nnn nnn DNS alias o...

Page 82: ...nch Now The Web Start process retrieves the Web launched SL Console application from the server Any updates are downloaded automatically 3 If this is the first time you are running the Web launched SL Console a security warning popup appears Complete the popup as follows a Verify that the Publisher is Sun Microsystems Inc ...

Page 83: ...e publisher checkbox If you make this selection this popup will not appear during future logins c Click Yes 4 If this is the first time you are running the Web launched SL Console the License Agreement popup appears Scroll down to read the complete license agreement Click I accept the terms of the License Agreement and then click OK ...

Page 84: ...ick Log on User ID SLC_login Password password Library library_ID where SLC_login is the SL Console user ID password is the password assigned to this user ID library_ID is the library to which you want to connect expressed in either of the following ways IP address of the library in dotted decimal notation nnn nnn nnn nnn DNS alias of the library ...

Page 85: ...one SL Console or Web launched SL Console on the same PC or workstation can cause problems such as inconsistent data on reports It is recommended that only one user at a time produce SL Console reports on a PC or workstation unless all instances of the SL Console are the same version Report Types The SL Console provides the following types of reports Log detailed system event logs Statistics stati...

Page 86: ...nces of the string are highlighted Update the report with current data 1 Click Update The screen display is refreshed with current data from the library controller Save the data to a file 1 Click Save 2 In the Save In pull down menu select a folder 3 In the File Name box enter the file name to which you want to save the data 4 In the Files of Type pull down menu select the format in which you want...

Page 87: ...ollowing is a sample SL Console Help screen Access the SL Console Help You can display the SL Console Help from any SL Console screen Use either of the following methods To display context sensitive help for the current SL Console screen click the button in the Options bar To display general help information click Help Contents in the Menu bar Help Navigation The left panel of the SL Console Help ...

Page 88: ...information Button Action Back Retraces your steps going backward one topic at a time Forward Retraces your steps going forward one topic at a time Print Displays the Print popup which allows you to print one or more topics To print the current topic click the Print button To print a different topic click the topic title in the SL Console Help table of contents and click the Print button To print ...

Page 89: ...are accepted by the library controller and translated into robotic commands that are performed by the HandBot Mount Sequence A simplified mount sequence involves the following steps 1 A host requests that a specific volume serial number VOLID be mounted in a drive 2 The library controller transmits to the host that the VOLID is located within the library and a drive is available to satisfy the mou...

Page 90: ...st command is translated by the library controller into mechanical commands for the HandBot 5 The cartridge is taken from the drive and placed into its home cell 6 The library returns status to the host that the dismount operation is completed Determining When the Library is Not in Automated Mode The library is not in automated mode when it is not able to accept host requests The following conditi...

Page 91: ...HandBot The following table describes the health monitor indicators Indicator Description 1 Comm Status Current status of the communication channel between the SL Console and the library controller Possible icons are Normal communications The heartbeat monitor flashes periodically when the SL Console is communicating normally with the library controller A warning This icon appears when the server ...

Page 92: ...complete details see the following topics Library Management Tasks on page 66 Drive Cleaning Tasks on page 105 An error This icon appears when the server response takes longer than 30 seconds 2 Userid Userid currently logged in to the SL Console 3 Library Library to which the SL Console is connected and a graphical representation of the current health of the library and its devices Possible icons ...

Page 93: ...nd CAPs on page 151 CAPs cartridge access ports allow a library operator to enter or eject cartridges to or from the library You can use the CAPs only when the library is in automated mode The CAP in the Base Module has one five cell magazine the CAP in the Drive Expansion Module has two five cell magazines Optionally the CAP can be configured for five in Base Module or ten in expansion module add...

Page 94: ...s expired You can enter a new cleaning or diagnostic cartridge and move it to a reserved storage cell A cartridge currently in a storage cell can be moved only to a CAP a reserved cell or another storage cell not to a drive A cartridge currently in a drive CAP or reserved cell can be moved to any other unoccupied location in the library See the following procedures for complete details Move a Spec...

Page 95: ...sage count exceeds its threshold the cartridge must be replaced You can use the SL Console to display the status of a cleaning cartridge at any time The following statuses are possible OK The cartridge is still within the threshold Warning The cartridge has reached the threshold Expired The cartridge has exceeded the threshold Ejecting Expired Cleaning Cartridges You must use care when ejecting ex...

Page 96: ...aning you can use the SL Console to display a drive s cleaning status and the date when it was last cleaned Even if auto clean is enabled you may want to clean a drive before it is due Therefore you can initiate a manual clean at any time To locate the correct type of cleaning cartridge for a particular drive you can use the SL Console to generate a cartridge summary and drive details report ...

Page 97: ...d Operation Tasks Library automated operation tasks are divided into the following categories Library Management Tasks on page 66 CAP Management Tasks on page 80 Cartridge Management Tasks on page 84 Drive Management Tasks on page 98 Drive Cleaning Tasks on page 105 Robot Monitoring Tasks on page 115 ...

Page 98: ...ay Library Status 67 Display Library Configuration Information 68 Set the Library Fibre Channel Port Address 69 Display Library Controller Properties 71 Display Library Physical Configuration 72 Display Library Statistics 73 Display a Library Report 74 Search a Library Report 76 Save Library Report Data to a File 78 ...

Page 99: ... are updated whenever there is host activity background operations or operator activity Note This information is also available through Reports Library Details See Display a Library Report on page 74 for detailed instructions 1 Select Tools System Detail 2 Click the Library folder on the device tree 3 Click the Status tab The screen displays the current status of the library ...

Page 100: ... can is set up automatically during library initialization while other information can be defined by the user Note This information is also available through Reports Library Information See Display a Library Report on page 74 for detailed instructions 1 Select Tools System Detail 2 Click the Library folder on the device tree 3 Click the Properties tab and then the General tab The screen displays d...

Page 101: ...e device tree 2 Select Properties General The screen displays detailed information about the library Note The screen includes the library s world wide ID the node ID and the Port A world wide name ID the port ID These two IDs are set at the factory and cannot be changed Each ID is 64 bits and uses the IEEE registered format To enable soft addressing a Select True from the Port A Enabled drop down ...

Page 102: ...Library Management Tasks 70 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 c Select Apply to save the changes 3 Reboot the library for the changes to take effect ...

Page 103: ... library controller including the serial number and firmware versions Note This information is also available through Reports Library Information See Display a Library Report on page 74 for detailed instructions 1 Select Tools System Detail 2 Click the Library folder on the device tree 3 Click the Properties tab and then the Library Controller tab ...

Page 104: ... July 2008 Revision KA 96116 Display Library Physical Configuration View the current physical configuration of the library 1 Select Tools System Detail 2 Click the Library folder on the device tree 3 Click the Properties tab and then the Module tab ...

Page 105: ...o view library statistics such as the request retry and failure count of the robot and the library uptime Note This information is also available through Reports Statistics See Display a Library Report on page 74 for detailed instructions 1 Select Tools System Detail 2 Click the Library folder on the device tree 3 Click the Statistics tab ...

Page 106: ...or save it to a file see the following procedures Search a Library Report on page 76 Save Library Report Data to a File on page 78 Additional reports are available from the following menus Tools Partitions 1 Select Tools Reports The reports Display screen appears All library report options are listed in the navigation bar 2 In the navigation bar expand a report category to see the report options 3...

Page 107: ...Library Management Tasks 96116 Revision KA Chapter 3 SL500 Automated Library Operations 75 The specified report is displayed ...

Page 108: ...orts Display screen appears All library report options are listed in the navigation bar 2 In the navigation bar expand a report category to see the report options 3 Click the report you want to display The specified report is displayed All report screens include the Search button on the Options Bar 4 Click Search The Search Text popup appears 5 Enter the text string you want to search for and clic...

Page 109: ...on KA Chapter 3 SL500 Automated Library Operations 77 6 The Search Results popup appears displaying the number of occurrences of the text string All instances of the text string in the report are highlighted 7 Click OK to dismiss the popup ...

Page 110: ...cedure can be performed from any of the library report screens 1 Select Tools Reports The reports Display screen appears All library report options are listed in the navigation bar 2 In the navigation bar expand a report category to see the report options 3 Click the report you want to display The specified report is displayed All report screens include the Save button on the Options Bar 4 Click S...

Page 111: ...500 Automated Library Operations 79 The Save popup appears 5 Browse to the directory where you want to save the file In the File Name field you can accept the default entry or enter a different file name 6 Click Save The data is saved to the specified file ...

Page 112: ...CAP Management Tasks 80 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 CAP Management Tasks Task Page Display CAP Summary Information 81 Display Current CAP Status 82 Display CAP Properties 83 ...

Page 113: ...procedure to display summary information for all CAPs in the library Note This information is also available through Reports CAP Summary See Display a Library Report on page 74 for detailed instructions 1 Select Tools System Detail S 2 Click the CAP folder on the device tree The screen lists the library CAPs and their locations ...

Page 114: ...current operational state of a CAP Note This information is also available through Reports CAP Details See Display a Library Report on page 74 for detailed instructions 1 Select Tools System Detail 2 Expand the CAP Folder and click the CAP you want to display 3 Click Status The screen displays the current status of the selected CAP ...

Page 115: ...tic CAP information including the serial number and number of cells Note This information is also available through Reports CAP Details See Display a Library Report on page 74 for detailed instructions 1 Select Tools System Detail 2 Expand the CAP Folder and click the CAP you want to display 3 Click Properties The CAP Properties screen appears ...

Page 116: ... July 2008 Revision KA 96116 Cartridge Management Tasks Task Page Enter Cartridges Through the CAP 85 Eject Cartridges Through the CAP 87 List Library Cartridges 88 Move a Specified Cartridge by VOLID 89 Move a Cartridge From a Specified Location 93 ...

Page 117: ...e your SCSI reference manual for syntax 1 Press the CAP Open button on the keypad The robot opens the CAP door and the CAP Open LED is turned on 2 Grip the handle of the magazine and slide it out of the CAP and onto the door Note Do not remove the magazine from the door Leaving the magazine on the door rails will allow the magazine to slide easier into the CAP 3 Place the cartridge into one of the...

Page 118: ...6116 6 Refer to your tape management software manual for syntax on how to move the cartridges from the CAP to the storage cells FIGURE 3 1 Base Module Magazine Comparison 1 Five cell LTO magazine 2 Four cell mixed media magazine 3 Cartridge release buttons L204_557 1 2 3 3 ...

Page 119: ...e CAP cells until all the specified cartridges are in the CAP 2 Press the CAP Open button on the keypad 3 The CAP is opened and the CAP Open LED turns on 4 Remove the ejected cartridges using either of the following methods Leave the magazine in the CAP and remove the cartridges from it directly Remove the magazine from the CAP and press the red cartridge release buttons to remove the cartridges f...

Page 120: ...d media types 1 Select Tools Reports All library report options are listed in the navigation bar 2 Expand the Status Summary folder All Status Summary reports are listed 3 Click Cartridge Summary The Cartridge Summary Report is displayed 4 If you want to search the report data or save it to a file see the following procedures Search a Library Report on page 76 Save Library Report Data to a File on...

Page 121: ... after performing this procedure you must perform an audit from the host software to update the host database Failure to do so will cause future mount requests from the host software to fail Caution Use caution when performing this procedure in partitioned libraries You could inadvertently move a cartridge from one partition to another allowing the new partition to overwrite data on the cartridge ...

Page 122: ...The following restrictions apply The destination can be a drive only if the source is a CAP or reserved slot For you to move a a cartridge to a drive the cartridge media type must be compatible with the drive type You cannot move a cartridge to a location that is already occupied Although not strictly enforced it is recommended that only diagnostic or cleaning cartridges be moved to reserved slots...

Page 123: ... that location type library module row or column in the library Caution If the library is partitioned make sure to keep the cartridge in the same partition it is currently allocated to Moving a cartridge to a cell allocated to a different partition could result in a host treating the cartridge as scratch and overwriting the data Moving the cartridge to an unallocated cell will result in the cartri...

Page 124: ... is complete 8 Click OK 9 To verify the new location you can display a Cartridge Summary Report See List Library Cartridges on page 88 for details For example 10 To update the new cartridge location in the host database initiate a library audit from the host software See the appropriate tape management software documentation for the procedures and commands ...

Page 125: ...fter performing this procedure you must perform an audit from the host software to update the host database Failure to do so will cause future mount requests from the host software to fail Caution Use caution when performing this procedure in partitioned libraries You could inadvertently move a cartridge from one partition to another allowing the new partition to overwrite data on the cartridge 1 ...

Page 126: ...table specify the library internal address of the source location by making the appropriate selections in the following pull down menus Library Module Row Column The following special selections are available on the pull down menus Min First element library module row or column in the library Max Last element library module row or column in the library 6 In the Destination Location Type pull down ...

Page 127: ...cation table specify the library internal address of the destination location by making the appropriate selections in the following pull down menus Library Module Row Column The following special selections are available on the pull down menus Min First element type library module row or column in the library Max Last element type library module row or column in the library Caution If the library ...

Page 128: ...Cartridge Management Tasks 96 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 8 Click the Start button in the Options Bar The robot moves the cartridge and then a success message popup appears 9 Click OK ...

Page 129: ... location you can display a Cartridge Summary Report See List Library Cartridges on page 88 for details For example 11 To update the new cartridge location in the host database initiate a library audit from the host software See the appropriate tape management software documentation for the procedures and commands ...

Page 130: ... s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 Drive Management Tasks Task Page Display Drive Summary Information 99 Display Drive Status 100 Display Drive Properties 101 Enable or Disable a Drive Port 102 Display the Media Drive Events Report 103 ...

Page 131: ...ary If you need to perform a manual mount to a drive this procedure displays a mapping of all addresses for each library drive Note This information is also available through Reports Drive Summary See Display a Library Report on page 74 for detailed instructions 1 Select Tools System Detail 2 Click the Drive folder on the device tree The screen lists the library drives and displays their locations...

Page 132: ...t operational state of a drive Note This information is also available through Reports Drive Details See Display a Library Report on page 74 for detailed instructions 1 Select Tools System Detail 2 Expand the Drive Folder and click the drive you want to display 3 Click Status The screen displays the current status of the selected drive ...

Page 133: ...nfiguration information including the drive type and serial number and port configuration Note This information is also available through Reports Drive Details See Display a Library Report on page 74 for detailed instructions 1 Select Tools System Detail 2 Expand the Drive Folder and click the drive you want to display 3 Click Properties ...

Page 134: ...stem Detail 2 Expand the Drive Folder and click the drive you want to modify 3 Click Properties 4 Set the Port A Enabled or Port B Enabled status as follows True Turns on the port False Turns off the port the communication channel between the host software and the drive is disabled 5 The network software automatically configures the Port A or B address This is called soft mode addressing ...

Page 135: ...o perform a load unload read or write operation on a cartridge You can use the report to help determine whether a particular drive or cartridge is in need of maintenance or replacement By default the report is sorted in reverse chronological order that is by Date Time with the most recent entry at the top Optionally you can change the sort order and rearrange and resize the columns See Modifying t...

Page 136: ...iled after all retries were attempted See LoadRetry for an explanation of the retry conditions LoadRetry The drive load was successful but required one or more retries which involve removing and reinserting the cartridge and reissuing a load command to the drive A retry is initiated if either the cartridge is not detected as sensed from the drive except DLT drives or the load command to the drive ...

Page 137: ... Library Operations 105 Drive Cleaning Tasks Task Page Configure Drive Auto Clean 106 Enter Cleaning or Diagnostic Cartridges 107 Eject Cleaning or Diagnostic Cartridges 109 Display Cleaning Cartridges 111 Display Drive Cleaning Status 112 Clean a Drive Manually 113 ...

Page 138: ...procedure applies only to drives that are not managed by HSC or ACSLS See the HSC and ACSLS documentation for details about how they manage automatic cleaning operations 1 Select Tools System Detail and select the library folder on the device tree 2 Click Auto Clean and then Configure The Configure Auto Clean screen appears 3 Set the Auto Clean field to Enabled 4 In the Threshold Configuration sec...

Page 139: ...Allow state is set to Allow see your SCSI Reference Manual for syntax The CAP does not contain any data cartridges 1 Select Tools Diagnostics 2 Expand the CAP Folder highlight the CAP and then select the Import Export tab 3 Select Import Cleaning Diagnostic cartridges and then select the Start button from the Options Bar 4 The library controller opens the CAP door and the CAP Open LED is turned on...

Page 140: ...ing sure that the door is securely latched The HandBot systematically moves each cleaning and diagnostic cartridge from the CAP to an empty reserved cell 9 Monitor the Import Export Console to verify the status of the import operation The Operation completed status indicates that the import cartridge operation is completed 10 After the import operation is complete the HandBot audits the CAP To vie...

Page 141: ...lose the CAP without removing the cleaning cartridge first the HandBot will re enter the expired cartridge into the library and the library controller will reset the usage count to zero 1 Select Tools Diagnostics 2 Expand the CAP Folder highlight the CAP and then select the Import Export tab 3 Do one of the following To export only the expired cleaning or diagnostic cartridges select the Export ex...

Page 142: ... the magazine and slide it out of the CAP and onto the door Note To help slide the magazine back into the CAP do not remove the magazine from the door Instead leave the magazine on the CAP door rails 7 Remove the cartridges from the magazine 8 Grip the handle and slide the magazine back into the CAP 9 Close the CAP door making sure that the door is securely latched 10 Monitor the Import Export Con...

Page 143: ...dges 1 Select Tools System Detail and select the library folder on the device tree 2 Click Auto Clean and then Cleaning Cartridges The list displays the following details for each cleaning cartridge Cartridge location reserved cells VOLID Usage Count Status OK warning expired Cartridge Type for example LTO SDLT ...

Page 144: ... Cleaning Status Use this procedure to display the current cleaning status of a drive 1 Select Tools System Detail 2 Expand the Drive Folder and select the drive you want to display 3 Click Status Note You can schedule manual drive cleaning by monitoring the Drive needs cleaning status ...

Page 145: ...drives being cleaned Generate a cartridge summary and drive details report to verify the cleaning cartridges present in the library Note To display a list of cleaning cartridges see Display Cleaning Cartridges on page 111 Note You can initiate a manual clean even if the drive needs cleaning status is false 1 Select Tools Diagnostics 2 Expand the Drive Folder 3 Select the drive that requires cleani...

Page 146: ...Drive Cleaning Tasks 114 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 A confirmation popup appears 5 Click OK 6 The Drive Clean Status Console displays the status of the cleaning operation ...

Page 147: ...Monitoring Tasks 96116 Revision KA Chapter 3 SL500 Automated Library Operations 115 Robot Monitoring Tasks Task Page Display Robot Summary Information 116 Display Robot Status 117 Display Robot Statistics 118 ...

Page 148: ...se this procedure to display summary information for the library HandBot Note This information is also available through Reports Robot Summary See Display a Library Report on page 74 for detailed instructions 1 Select Tools System Detail 2 Click the Robot folder on the device tree The Robot Data screen appears ...

Page 149: ...o display the current operational state of a HandBot Note This information is also available through Reports Robot Details See Display a Library Report on page 74 for detailed instructions 1 Select Tools System Detail 2 Expand the Robot Folder and click the robot 3 Click Status The screen displays the current status of the HandBot ...

Page 150: ... Revision KA 96116 Display Robot Statistics Use this procedure to display HandBot statistics including Get Put and Retry counts 1 Select Tools System Detail 2 Expand the Robot Folder and click the robot 3 Click Statistics The Robot Statistics screen appears ...

Page 151: ...gitally signed image img file containing one or more license keys for features you have purchased In order to ensure that features are installed on the correct library the license key file includes the serial number of the target library and can only be installed on that library Each license key file is assigned a unique sequence number The sequence number ensures that only one instance of a licen...

Page 152: ...sentative 1 You purchase one or more features for a specific Sun StorageTek library from Sun Microsystems Inc 2 Sun sends you an e mail with an attached license key file 3 You download the license key file to a system accessible to the SL Console session 4 You use the SL Console to verify and install the license key file on the target library 5 You reboot the library in order to activate the new f...

Page 153: ...16 Revision KA Chapter 4 Licensing 121 Licensing Task Summary Task Page Receive a New License Key File 122 Install a New License on the Target Library 123 Display Current Library Licenses 125 Delete a License Key File 126 ...

Page 154: ...SL Console 1 Purchase one or more features from Sun Microsystems Inc See your Sun support representative for assistance 2 Receive the license key file from Sun via e mail Following is a sample of the e mail header Subject SL500 License Key CR6636975 Date Wed 23 Apr 2008 19 24 41 0700 MST From Do_Not_Reply_SILKS sun com 3 Download the license key file to a system accessible to the SL Console sessio...

Page 155: ...rary See Log in to the SL Console on page 29 for details 2 Select Tools License Management and click the Install License tab The Install License screen appears 3 In the File Name field enter the full path of the license key file you want to install and press Enter Optionally you can click Browse and navigate to the file location The License File details appear in the lower part of the screen Note ...

Page 156: ...o be activated Click the Reboot button in the Options Bar See Reboot the Library on page 268 for detailed instructions 8 You can verify that the license has been installed and activated successfully by displaying the current licenses See Display Current Library Licenses on page 125 for details 9 Depending on the features included in the license key file you may need to perform additional tasks in ...

Page 157: ...nse Management and click the Current License tab The Current License screen appears listing the currently installed features See License Management Current License on page 130 for detailed information about the screen fields Note If a feature has been installed but the library has not yet been rebooted the Assigned column will indicate No The library must be rebooted in order for the feature to be...

Page 158: ... installed on a library does not present any problems for example Capacity licenses that exceed the physical capacity of the library the extra licenses are simply not used Caution Deleting a Capacity license key file reduces the licensed capacity of the affected library module This can result in orphaned cartridges and data that could be lost See Decreasing Licensed Capacity on page 141 and Orphan...

Page 159: ...listing the currently installed features 3 Click the license you want to delete Note Sequence numbers 99000 and above are permanently retained and cannot be deleted from the library The Delete button in the Options Bar is activated 4 Click the Delete button Depending on the type of license you are deleting one of the following Delete Confirmation popups appears ...

Page 160: ... the license deletion to take effect See Reboot the Library on page 268 for detailed instructions 7 Depending on the feature included in the license key file you may need to perform additional tasks after deleting the file See Decreasing Licensed Capacity on page 151 for special considerations that apply when you delete a Capacity license key file See Deleting the Partitioning Feature on page 148 ...

Page 161: ...e License Management Install License indicates the screen accessed by clicking Tools and then License Management from the Menu Bar and then clicking the Install License tab Note You can access the licensing screens only from the standalone SL Console or the Web launched SL Console They are not available on the local operator panel Screen Page License Management Current License 130 License Manageme...

Page 162: ... Description Displays the contents of all license key files currently installed on the library you are logged in to You can modify the layout and display of this screen See Modifying the Screen Layout on page 32 for details Screen Fields Current License Summary Feature Display only Name of the feature installed on the library ...

Page 163: ...in order for the feature to be activated Associated Module Capacity License Detail Module Number Display only Numeric module ID Possible values are 1 5 Capacity Display only Total module capacity that has been licensed for use Possible values are Full Capacity All storage cells in the module are licensed for use None No storage cells in the module have been licensed for use May also indicate that ...

Page 164: ...tal number of storage cells in the library that have not been licensed for use nnn Cells Total are Possible Display only Total physical capacity of the library Buttons Reboot Click to reboot the library Delete Click to delete the selected license key file from the library Refresh Click to refresh the display with current data from the library controller database Help Click to display online help f...

Page 165: ...ut and display of this screen See Modifying the Screen Layout on page 32 for details Screen Fields File Name Required Enter the full path of the license key file you want to install on the library Optionally you can click Browse and navigate to the file location The file must be located on a system accessible to the SL Console session and the serial number specified in the file must match the seri...

Page 166: ...he library Comment Line 1 Display only Optional comment concerning the license key file from Sun Microsystems Inc Comment Line 2 Display only Optional comment concerning the license key file from Sun Microsystems Inc License File Details Feature Display only Name of a feature included in the license key file Expiration Display only Number of days until the feature is due to expire Because SL500 li...

Page 167: ...want to display and install Note If the library serial number in the specified license key file does not match the serial number of the library you are logged in to a warning appears and the license key file detail is not displayed Help Click to display online help for the screen See Also License Management Current License ...

Page 168: ...Licensing Screen Reference 136 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 ...

Page 169: ... This section describes important features and restrictions of Capacity on Demand that will help you to plan for and use the feature in your SL500 library Only licensed storage cells can be used for tape cartridge storage Unlicensed storage cells cannot be used for cartridge storage nor can they be accessed by any hosts The minimum licensed capacity is 30 storage cells for LTO only libraries and 2...

Page 170: ... the library is licensed to use This cannot exceed the installed capacity Planning Library Capacity The SL500 does not support gaps in licensed capacity all storage cells must be contiguous This has the following effects on capacity planning You can begin adding licensed capacity to a module only if the module directly above it is licensed at full capacity Deleting a Capacity license for a module ...

Page 171: ...ments of 28 28 28 84 Cartridge Expansion Module CEM after Base Module or DEM As last module FullCEM 104 With any module underneath FullCEM 114 Cartridge Expansion Module CEM after CEM As last module FullCEM 110 With any module underneath FullCEM 120 All capacities assume no reserved cells and all CAPs are configured for enter and eject op erations Module License Value Module Licensed Capacity Libr...

Page 172: ... Orphaned Cartridges in Non Partitioned Libraries Note For a discussion of orphaned cartridges in partitioned libraries see Orphaned Cartridges in Partitioned Libraries on page 152 In non partitioned libraries an orphaned cartridge is a cartridge located in an unlicensed storage cell Orphaned cartridges are inaccessible to all hosts A cartridge can become orphaned for a variety of reasons Followin...

Page 173: ...must manually allocate the new cells to partitions before the cells can be used for cartridge storage See Partition Configuration Tasks on page 156 for detailed instructions Decreasing Licensed Capacity Following are special considerations for deleting licensed storage capacity Caution Deleting licensed capacity is an exceptional situation use caution when doing so See Delete a License Key File on...

Page 174: ...o reconfigure the partitions Host Notification of Capacity Changes When storage capacity is added or removed the library controller notifies all affected hosts according to their interface requirements SCSI hosts are notified by a Mode Parameters Changed unit attention The host must re audit the library to determine the specific configuration changes See the appropriate tape management software do...

Page 175: ...tures and Restrictions This section describes important features and restrictions of library partitioning that will help you to configure and use partitioning in your SL500 library You can configure up to eight partitions within an SL500 library A partition can be as small as a single storage cell CAP cell or tape drive Cells and drives within a partition do not need to be adjacent Storage cells a...

Page 176: ...library behaves in the same manner as a library that does not have partitioning enabled that is all storage cells drives and CAPs are accessible to all hosts To disable partitioning on a library you must first delete all partitions The library state will then change to non partitioned Partition Planning The partitioning feature offers great flexibility in the use of your library It also requires c...

Page 177: ...ions the partitioning screens are not available on the local operator panel To configure a partition you must define the following information Partition Summary Information Host Partition Connections Partition Boundaries For detailed instructions on defining library partitions see Partitioning Process on page 153 Partition Summary Information Partition summary information includes the partition ID...

Page 178: ...ocated cells can be removed You can define partition boundaries in any of the following ways Select individual cells or rectangular groups of cells to add or remove from a partition Cells or cell groups do not have to be contiguous Select an entire module side to add or remove from a partition Sides do not have to be contiguous Select an entire module to add or remove from a partition Modules do n...

Page 179: ...Partition Planning 96116 Revision KA Chapter 6 Library Partitioning 147 FIGURE 6 1 Library Partition Example ...

Page 180: ...titioned Makes all licensed storage cells drives and CAPs accessible to all hosts All existing partition summary information and resource allocations are retained but not usable If the Partitioning license is later re installed the partition allocations are restored TABLE 6 1 Partition Example Resource Description Resource Group Included Resources Partition 1 All resources are shown in gold Includ...

Page 181: ...sing scheme is commonly referred to as the LMRC address The format of the SL500 LMRC address is l m r c where l library or partition number In partitioned libraries l is the partition ID 1 8 In non partitioned libraries l is always 0 m module number 1 5 The Base Module is 1 additional drive expansion and storage expansion modules are 2 5 r row number Numbered consecutively from the top down with r...

Page 182: ...with the first available storage cell in the drive module PRC Address and ends with the last available cell in that module Storage Cells and Drives All storage cells tape drives and cartridges allocated to a partition are owned exclusively by the assigned host and cannot be accessed by other hosts For example if a group of tape drives is allocated to a partition only the host assigned to that part...

Page 183: ... page 151 Split CAP In a split CAP the cells in the CAP are allocated to one or more partitions Each individual CAP cell can be allocated to one partition only Cells in a split CAP can be allocated in any of the following ways All cells can be allocated to one partition All cells can be distributed among multiple partitions For example in an eight cell CAP two cells could be allocated to Partition...

Page 184: ...ed in an unallocated cell or drive that is a cell or drive not allocated to any defined partition Caution If a host encounters an orphaned cartridge it might treat the cartridge as scratch and overwrite the data Therefore it is very important to disposition orphaned cartridges properly A cartridge can become orphaned for a variety of reasons Following are some possible causes Partition boundaries ...

Page 185: ...dify detailed partition boundary information Optionally access other screens to perform the following tasks Verify Partition Configurations Refresh the display with current data from the library controller database 4 Commit Step 4 Commit all changes made in the Summary 2 and Design 3 screens and all associated popups to the library controller database Optionally access other screens to perform the...

Page 186: ...esign Step 3 screens Caution For the following reasons it is recommended that you make the library unavailable to other users before committing your partition workspace changes There is no real time validation of partition boundaries against the library controller database therefore if you do not make the library unavailable and other users are performing cartridge movements or library configurati...

Page 187: ...brary Partitioning 155 Partitioning Task Summary Partitioning tasks are divided into the following categories Partition Configuration Tasks on page 156 Partition Management Tasks on page 170 Partition Report Tasks on page 181 CAP Operation Tasks on page 186 ...

Page 188: ...116 Partition Configuration Tasks Task Page Review Partitioning Instructions 157 Create a Partition 158 Configure a Host Partition Connection 160 Design a Partition 162 Verify Partition Configurations 164 Resolve Orphaned Cartridges 166 Commit Partition Configuration Changes 167 ...

Page 189: ...nstructions Use this procedure to review the partitioning process 1 Select Tools Partitions The first time you make this selection during an SL Console login session the Instructions Step 1 screen appears automatically 2 Review the instructions on the screen before proceeding with other partitioning tasks ...

Page 190: ...up to eight partitions with IDs from 1 8 1 Select Tools Partitions and click the Summary Step 2 tab The Summary Step 2 screen appears 2 Click Add Partition The Add Partition popup appears 3 Select the Partition ID you want to add and enter the Name and Barcode Presentation Note Partition IDs do not need to be contiguous For example you can create partition 2 and partition 4 with no partitions 1 or...

Page 191: ...on configuration changes are saved to the SL Console partition workspace for the duration of this login session To update the library controller database with all changes from this SL Console login session see Verify Partition Configurations on page 164 and Commit Partition Configuration Changes on page 167 ...

Page 192: ...is procedure in order for the partition to be accessible by the host Each partition can have up to nine host connections each with a unique LUN Also each host can connect to multiple partitions Note The SL500 supports only SCSI connections between the host and library 1 Select Tools Partitions and click the Summary Step 2 tab The Summary Step 2 screen appears 2 Click the partition to which you wan...

Page 193: ...he Add Connection popup appears 4 Enter the Initiator WWPN and LUN Note Each initiator connected to the library must have one library partition assigned to LUN 0 When you verify or commit partition configuration changes the SL Console will notify you if an initiator does not meet this requirement 5 Click OK ...

Page 194: ...er partition you must first remove the resources from the assigned partition and then add them to the new partition 1 Select Tools Partitions 2 Click the Design Step 3 tab The Design Step 3 screen appears displaying the current configuration of the library 3 In the Partition pull down menu select the partition you want to configure All screen fields are updated to reflect the current configuration...

Page 195: ...tions on using the library map Your partition configuration changes are saved to the SL Console partition workspace for the duration of this login session To update the library controller database with all changes from this SL Console login session see Verify Partition Configurations on page 164 and Commit Partition Configuration Changes on page 167 ...

Page 196: ...aying the current configuration of the library 3 In the Partition pull down menu select the partition you want to verify All screen fields are updated to reflect the current configuration for the selected partition 4 In the Options Bar click Verify The boundaries of the selected partition are verified including the locations of all tape cartridges Note This verification is performed on the current...

Page 197: ... of the warning messages 6 Optionally in the expanded view of the warning messages you can do the following Click Print to print the detailed message data Click Save to save the detailed message data to a comma separated file 7 Click OK to dismiss the Verify Results popup and return to the Design Step 3 screen Note It is recommended that you follow the Resolve Orphaned Cartridges on page 166 proce...

Page 198: ...e it displays a warning message You should resolve and disposition all orphaned cartridges before proceeding to Commit Partition Configuration Changes on page 167 You can performing any of the following actions to resolve orphaned cartridges Print a report of orphaned cartridges Perform an audit of the library Perform a recovery move on an orphaned cartridge ...

Page 199: ...other users are performing cartridge movements or library configuration changes configuration conflicts may arise See Synchronizing the Display With the Controller Database on page 31 for details The library temporarily drops all connections to HSC or ACSLS hosts when partition configurations changes are committed The hosts will automatically reconnect but multiple error messages will be displayed...

Page 200: ...ce other SL Console sessions or host applications at the same time you have made partition changes The Confirm Apply popup appears indicating whether there are any orphaned cartridges or other problems in the current partition configuration 4 To display detailed warning messages explaining the reasons for any orphaned cartridges click Details You can use the Details button to toggle between the ex...

Page 201: ...from this login session are retained in the SL Console partition workspace Click Yes to update the library controller database The Commit Success popup appears Click OK to return to the Commit Step 4 screen 7 All affected library host applications must now be configured to recognize these updates See the appropriate tape management software documentation for the procedures and commands ...

Page 202: ...nt Tasks Task Page Modify Partition Summary Information 171 Delete a Partition 172 Modify Host Partition Connection Detail 174 Delete a Host Partition Connection 176 Refresh the SL Console Partition Workspace 178 Reallocate Library Resources 179 Make a Hardware Change to a Partitioned Library 180 ...

Page 203: ...hange the partition ID To assign a different Partition ID you must delete the old partition and create a new one with the new ID 1 Select Tools Partitions and click the Summary Step 2 tab The Summary Step 2 screen appears 2 In the Partition Summary section select the partition you want to modify 3 Click Modify Partition The Modify a Partition popup appears 4 Enter the changes you want to make 5 Cl...

Page 204: ...Deleting partitions can result in orphaned cartridges and data that could be lost See Orphaned Cartridges in Partitioned Libraries on page 152 for details Note Deleting all partitions from the library causes the library state to change to non partitioned All storage cells drives and CAPs will be accessible to all hosts 1 Select Tools Partitions and click the Summary Step 2 tab The Summary Step 2 s...

Page 205: ...rtition workspace for the duration of this login session To update the library controller database with all changes from this SL Console login session see Verify Partition Configurations on page 164 and Commit Partition Configuration Changes on page 167 If there are no partitions remaining in the library when you commit the updates the library state will change to non partitioned ...

Page 206: ...he library for a host partition connection Note You cannot modify the target port number for the library it is always 0 1 Select Tools Partitions and click the Summary Step 2 tab The Summary Step 2 screen appears 2 In the Summary section of the screen click the partition for which you want to modify a connection 3 In the Connections section click the host partition connection you want to modify ...

Page 207: ... want to make 6 Click OK to confirm the changes Your partition configuration changes are saved to the SL Console partition workspace for the duration of this login session To update the library controller database with all changes from this SL Console login session see Verify Partition Configurations on page 164 and Commit Partition Configuration Changes on page 167 ...

Page 208: ...ocedure the host will no longer be able to access the partition 1 Select Tools Partitions and click the Summary Step 2 tab The Summary Step 2 screen appears 2 In the Summary section of the screen click the partition for which you want to delete a connection 3 In the Connections section click the host partition connection you want to delete 4 Click Delete Connection A confirmation popup appears ...

Page 209: ...ur partition configuration changes are saved to the SL Console partition workspace for the duration of this login session To update the library controller database with all changes from this SL Console login session see Verify Partition Configurations on page 164 and Commit Partition Configuration Changes on page 167 ...

Page 210: ...ur login session through the command line interface other SL Console sessions or host applications Note After you complete this procedure all uncommitted partition changes you have made during this SL Console login session are discarded 1 Select Tools Partitions 2 Click one of the following tabs Summary Step 2 Design Step 3 The selected screen appears 3 In the Options Bar click Refresh The Partiti...

Page 211: ...one through the Design Step 3 screen You must use the following two step process 1 Remove the resource from the partition it is currently allocated to 2 Allocate the resource to a different partition See Design a Partition on page 162 for detailed instructions Caution Reallocating resources can result in orphaned cartridges and data that could be lost See Orphaned Cartridges in Partitioned Librari...

Page 212: ...ources storage cells CAPs and drives that will be removed as part of the hardware change from the partitions they are currently allocated to See Design a Partition on page 162 for detailed instructions 2 Power down the library See Power Down the Library on page 353 for detailed instructions 3 Install the hardware change 4 Power up the library See Power Up the Library on page 354 for detailed instr...

Page 213: ...Partition Report Tasks 96116 Revision KA Chapter 6 Library Partitioning 181 Partition Report Tasks Task Page Display a Partition Report 182 Print Partition Report Data 184 Save Partition Report Data 185 ...

Page 214: ...plays a detailed list of all orphaned cartridges Partition Details Displays detailed information for a selected partition Partition Summary Displays summary information for all partitions Note The partition reports display data saved to the library controller database If you have made partition configuration changes without commiting the changes to the library controller through the Commit Step 4 ...

Page 215: ...down menu select the report you want to display The screen is updated with current data from the library controller database 3 If you want to print the report data or save it to a file see the following procedures Print Partition Report Data on page 184 Save Partition Report Data on page 185 ...

Page 216: ...rom any of the partition report screens 1 Select Tools Partitions and click the Reports tab The Reports screen appears 2 In the pull down menu select any report The specified report is displayed All report screens include the Print and Save to File buttons 3 Click Print The Print popup appears 4 Complete the print popup and click Print The report is printed to the selected printer ...

Page 217: ...procedure can be performed from any of the partition report screens 1 Select Tools Partitions and click the Reports tab The Reports screen appears 2 In the pull down menu select any report The specified report is displayed All report screens include the Print and Save to File buttons 3 Click Save to File The Save popup appears 4 Browse to the directory where you want to save the file and enter the...

Page 218: ...CAP Operation Tasks 186 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 CAP Operation Tasks Task Page Enter Cartridges Into a Partitioned Library 187 Eject Cartridges From a Partitioned Library 190 ...

Page 219: ...res see Chapter 3 Library Operation Note Although it is possible to enter cartridges through a CAP without using the Assign CAP Button screen it is recommended that you access the screen first to verify the partition settings This will help to prevent cartridges from being entered inadvertently into the wrong partition 1 Initiate the enter operation at the host See the appropriate tape management ...

Page 220: ...which you want to enter cartridges See Diagnostics CAP Assign CAP Button on page 245 for details on these screen fields 6 Click Apply The CAP Confirm popup appears 7 Click OK 8 Depending on how your library s CAPs are configured this operation may expose CAP cells that are not accessible to the requesting host s partition For example because a split CAP can contain common cells or cells allocated ...

Page 221: ...common CAP cells If the library opens a split CAP containing both allocated and common cells messages are sent to all hosts in the assigned partitions as well as all hosts with access to common CAP cells 11 Place the cartridges in any CAP cells that are accessible to the selected partition Note If you place cartridges in cells that are not accessible to the selected partition the CAP door will not...

Page 222: ...ts aspects of CAP operations that are unique to partitioned libraries For general enter and eject procedures see Chapter 3 Library Operation 1 Initiate the eject operation at the host See the appropriate tape management software documentation for the procedures and commands 2 The HandBot places the cartridges into CAP cells accessible to the host 3 Select Tools Diagnostics 4 Expand the CAP Folder ...

Page 223: ... which you are ejecting cartridges See Diagnostics CAP Assign CAP Button on page 245 for details on these screen fields 7 Click Apply The CAP Confirm popup appears 8 Click OK 9 Depending on how your library s CAPs are configured this operation may expose CAP cells that are not accessible to the requesting host s partition For example because a split CAP can contain common cells or cells allocated ...

Page 224: ...e library also sends CAP status messages to all hosts with access to the exposed cells Following are examples If the library opens common CAPs only messages are sent to all hosts with access to common CAP cells If the library opens a split CAP containing both allocated and common cells messages are sent to all hosts in the assigned partitions as well as all hosts with access to common CAP cells 12...

Page 225: ...on Report Screens on page 226 Partition CAP Operation Screens on page 244 Note The partition Summary Step 2 and Design Step 3b screens and all associated popups give you a dynamic workspace to design your library partitions All partition configuration information is automatically saved to the partition workspace in SL Console memory and retained for the duration of your SL Console session This all...

Page 226: ...titions Instructions Step 1 Partitions Summary Step 2 Partitions Summary Step 2 Add Connection Partitions Summary Step 2 Delete Connection Partitions Summary Step 2 Modify Connection Partitions Summary Step 2 Add Partition Partitions Summary Step 2 Delete Partition Partitions Summary Step 2 Modify Partition ...

Page 227: ...Instructions Step 1 Sample Screen Description Displays instructions for using the partition screens Note This screen appears automatically the first time you select Tools Partitions during an SL Console login session Screen Fields None Buttons Help Click to display online help for the screen ...

Page 228: ...Partition Summary Screens 196 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 See Also Partitions Summary Step 2 Partitions Design Step 3 Partitions Commit Step 4 Partitions Reports ...

Page 229: ...tion for the library and optionally a selected partition Also includes buttons that allow you to initiate any of the following activities Add a new partition Delete a partition from the library Modify partition summary information Add a new host partition connection Delete a host partition connection Modify the configuration of a host partition connection ...

Page 230: ...ted to this partition Host Partition Connection Summary Note The following fields display host partition connection information for the partition currently selected in the Partition Summary table Name Display only Name assigned to the selected partition Library controller bar code presentation Display only Tape cartridge bar code format assigned to the selected partition Initiator WWPN Display onl...

Page 231: ...rage cells allocated to all library partitions Drive Bays in Library Display only Total number of tape drives allocated to all library partitions Total CAP cells Display only Total number of CAP cells allocated to all library partitions TOTAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE Storage Cells in Library Display only Total number of storage cells in the library that are not allocated to any partition Drive Bays in ...

Page 232: ...r the currently selected partition The Partitions Summary Step 2 Modify Partition popup appears Add Connection Click to add a new host connection to the currently selected partition The Partitions Summary Step 2 Add Connection popup appears Delete Connection Click to delete the currently selected host partition connection The Partitions Summary Step 2 Delete Connection popup appears Modify Connect...

Page 233: ...library controller database only through the Commit Step 4 screen If your SL Console session ends or you refresh the workspace data before you have committed your updates through the Commit Step 4 screen you will lose any partition changes you have made through the Summary Step 2 and Design Step 3 screens and all associated popups Screen Fields Connections n Display only Partition ID of the select...

Page 234: ... library partition assigned to LUN 0 When you verify or commit partition configuration changes the SL Console will notify you if an initiator does not meet this requirement Buttons OK Click to update the SL Console partition workspace with the current screen settings and return to the previous screen Note Clicking this button does not update the library controller database Cancel Click to discard ...

Page 235: ...the Commit Step 4 screen If your SL Console session ends or you refresh the workspace data before you have committed your updates through the Commit Step 4 screen you will lose any partition changes you have made through the Summary Step 2 and Design Step 3 screens and all associated popups Screen Fields None Buttons OK Click to update the SL Console partition workspace with the current screen set...

Page 236: ...on ends or you refresh the workspace data before you have committed your updates through the Commit Step 4 screen you will lose any partition changes you have made through the Summary Step 2 and Design Step 3 screens and all associated popups Screen Fields Connections n Display only Partition ID of the selected partition Initiator WWPN World Wide Port Name of the host bus adapter HBA Sixteen hexad...

Page 237: ...LUN 0 When you verify or commit partition configuration changes the SL Console will notify you if an initiator does not meet this requirement Buttons OK Click to update the SL Console partition workspace with the current screen settings and return to the previous screen Note Clicking this button does not update the library controller database Cancel Click to discard the current screen settings and...

Page 238: ...ed to the library controller database only through the Commit Step 4 screen If your SL Console session ends or you refresh the workspace data before you have committed your updates through the Commit Step 4 screen you will lose any partition changes you have made through the Summary Step 2 and Design Step 3 screens and all associated popups Screen Fields Select a Partition ID Required Partition ID...

Page 239: ...s previously defined by your Sun support representative the default is Left 6 label characters Buttons OK Click to update the SL Console partition workspace with the current screen settings and return to the previous screen Note Clicking this button does not update the library controller database Cancel Click to discard the current screen settings and return to the previous screen See Also Partiti...

Page 240: ...le partition workspace is saved to the library controller database only through the Commit Step 4 screen If your SL Console session ends or you refresh the workspace data before you have committed your updates through the Commit Step 4 screen you will lose any partition changes you have made through the Summary Step 2 and Design Step 3 screens and all associated popups Screen Fields None Buttons O...

Page 241: ...se only through the Commit Step 4 screen If your SL Console session ends or you refresh the workspace data before you have committed your updates through the Commit Step 4 screen you will lose any partition changes you have made through the Summary Step 2 and Design Step 3 screens and all associated popups Screen Fields Modify Partition n Display only ID of the partition you want to modify Name Na...

Page 242: ...ters The screen displays the value assigned previously You can leave it as is or make changes Buttons OK Click to update the SL Console partition workspace with the current screen settings and return to the previous screen Note Clicking this button does not update the library controller database Cancel Click to discard the current screen settings and return to the previous screen See Also Partitio...

Page 243: ...t Screens 96116 Revision KA Chapter 6 Library Partitioning 211 Partition Design and Commit Screens Partitions Design Step 3 Partitions Design Step 3 Verify Results Partitions Commit Step 4 Partitions Commit Step 4 Confirm Apply ...

Page 244: ...t to include in the partition You can use any of the following methods to add or remove resources from a partition see Library Map on page 215 for detailed instructions Select individual cells or groups of cells Select a side within a library module Select an entire library module Caution Changing partition boundaries can result in orphaned cartridges and data that could be lost See Orphaned Cartr...

Page 245: ...gh the Summary Step 2 and Design Step 3 screens and all associated popups Screen Fields Partition Required Partition to which you want to add or remove resources storage cells tape drives or CAP cells The drop down menu displays all valid partition IDs for the library If no partition IDs have been defined the menu is blank Note When you select a partition the screen is automatically updated to dis...

Page 246: ...atically updated from the SL Console partition workspace when you select a partition Unallocated Storage Display only Total number of storage cells in the library that are not allocated to any partition Unallocated Drive Bays Display only Total number of tape drives in the library that are not allocated to any partition Unallocated CAPs Display only Total number of CAP cells in the library that ar...

Page 247: ... library map to modify the boundaries of the selected partition Depending on whether you have clicked the Add or Remove radio button all selected resources are either added to or removed from the partition Depending on your choice in the Select by field you can perform any of the following actions Select by cell Select individual or groups of resources Resources in a partition do not need to be ad...

Page 248: ... conflicts that may arise due to other users performing cartridge movements or library configuration changes through the command line interface other SL Console sessions or host applications at the same time you have made partition changes Refresh Click to refresh the SL Console partition workspace with current data from the library controller database All uncommitted partition changes you have ma...

Page 249: ...rphaned cartridges See Orphaned Cartridges in Partitioned Libraries for details Library resources have been removed from a partition A host partition connection does not have a partition assigned to LUN 0 applies to FC SCSI connections only If any of these error conditions are present the screen initially displays summary warning messages You can view detailed messages by clicking the Details butt...

Page 250: ...on changes you have made through the Summary Step 2 and Design Step 3 screens and all associated popups Screen Fields Note The screen fields are the same as those displayed in the Partitions Commit Step 4 Confirm Apply popup Warnings found Display only Summary error messages regarding the partition configuration The following hosts will need re audited Display only World Wide Port Names WWPNs of a...

Page 251: ... opened by a variety of spreadsheet and database programs OK Click to cancel the update The library controller database is not updated but all partition changes from this login session are retained in the SL Console partition workspace Details Click to toggle between the expanded and collapsed views of the warning message display See Also Partitions Design Step 3 Partitions Commit Step 4 Confirm A...

Page 252: ...on configuration information Partition boundary details Caution For the following reasons it is recommended that you make the library unavailable to other users before committing your partition workspace changes There is no real time validation of partition boundaries against the library controller database therefore if you do not make the library unavailable and other users are performing cartrid...

Page 253: ...follow the Resolve Orphaned Cartridges procedure before using this screen Caution This screen updates the library controller database with all partition configuration changes you have made during this SL Console session Failure to use this screen before logging out of the current SL Console session will cause all your library configuration changes to be lost Screen Fields None Buttons Apply Click ...

Page 254: ...Partition Design and Commit Screens 222 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 Partitions Reports ...

Page 255: ...abase by clicking the Yes button Possible errors include A partition has orphaned cartridges See Orphaned Cartridges in Partitioned Libraries for details Library resources have been removed from a partition A host partition connection does not have a partition assigned to LUN 0 applies to FC SCSI connections only If any of these error conditions are present the screen initially displays summary wa...

Page 256: ...s WWPNs of any hosts that should re audit their library partition This may be because library resources have been deleted from the partition The following hosts do not have Lun 0 set Display only World Wide Port Names WWPNs of any hosts that have not defined any library partitions as LUN 0 on the host The following orphaned cartridges were found Display only Detailed information regarding all orph...

Page 257: ...e The library controller database is not updated but all partition changes from this login session are retained in the SL Console partition workspace Details Click to toggle between the expanded and collapsed views of the warning message display See Also Partitions Commit Step 4 Partitions Design Step 3 Verify Results ...

Page 258: ... KA 96116 Partition Report Screens Partitions Reports Partitions Reports Cartridge Cell and Media Summary Partitions Reports Host Connections Summary Partitions Reports Orphaned Cartridge Report Partitions Reports Partition Details Partitions Reports Partition Summary ...

Page 259: ...ary Host Connections Summary Orphaned Cartridge Report Partition Details Partition Summary Note The partition reports display data saved to the library controller database If you have made partition configuration changes without commiting the changes to the library controller through the Commit Step 4 screen the data in these reports will differ from data shown on the partition Summary Step 2 and ...

Page 260: ...ntroller database All uncommitted partition changes you have made during this SL Console login session will be discarded The Partition Refresh popup appears prompting you to confirm the refresh Help Click to display online help for the screen See Also Partitions Summary Step 2 Partitions Design Step 3 Partitions Commit Step 4 Partitions Reports Cartridge Cell and Media Summary Partitions Reports H...

Page 261: ...n reports display data saved to the library controller database If you have made partition configuration changes without commiting the changes to the library controller through the Commit Step 4 screen the data in these reports will differ from data shown on the partition Summary Step 2 and Design Step 3 screens You can modify the layout and display of this screen See Modifying the Screen Layout o...

Page 262: ...artition status of the library resource Options are Assigned Unassigned Partition ID Display only Partition ID to which the library resource is allocated if applicable Partition Name Display only Name of the partition to which the library resource is allocated if applicable If the library has no defined partitions Non Partitioned Library is displayed SCSI Element Display only Host SCSI element num...

Page 263: ...rams Refresh Click to refresh the SL Console partition workspace with current data from the library controller database All uncommitted partition changes you have made during this SL Console login session will be discarded The Partition Refresh popup appears prompting you to confirm the refresh Help Click to display online help for the screen See Also Partitions Reports Host Connections Summary Pa...

Page 264: ...ed to the library controller database If you have made partition configuration changes without commiting the changes to the library controller through the Commit Step 4 screen the data in these reports will differ from data shown on the partition Summary Step 2 and Design Step 3 screens You can modify the layout and display of this screen See Modifying the Screen Layout on page 32 for details Opti...

Page 265: ...splay only Total number of tape drives allocated to the partition CAP Count Display only Total number of CAP cells allocated to the partition Cartridge Count Display only Total number of tape cartridges resident in the partition of Cells with Media Display only Percentage of storage cells containing tape cartridges Calculated as Cartridge Count Cell Count Host Connections Initiator WWPN Display on...

Page 266: ...files can be opened by a variety of spreadsheet and database programs Refresh Click to refresh the SL Console partition workspace with current data from the library controller database All uncommitted partition changes you have made during this SL Console login session will be discarded The Partition Refresh popup appears prompting you to confirm the refresh Help Click to display online help for t...

Page 267: ...rtition reports display data saved to the library controller database If you have made partition configuration changes without commiting the changes to the library controller through the Commit Step 4 screen the data in these reports will differ from data shown on the partition Summary Step 2 and Design Step 3 screens You can modify the layout and display of this screen See Modifying the Screen La...

Page 268: ... Explanation of why the cartridge is orphaned Because this report is produced from the library controller database the only option is Unreachable from any host Buttons Print Click to print the report on a selected printer Save Click to save the report to a designated comma separated text file csv extension Comma separated files can be opened by a variety of spreadsheet and database programs Refres...

Page 269: ...Partition Report Screens 96116 Revision KA Chapter 6 Library Partitioning 237 Partitions Reports Host Connections Summary Partitions Reports Partition Details Partitions Reports Partition Summary ...

Page 270: ... controller database If you have made partition configuration changes without commiting the changes to the library controller through the Commit Step 4 screen the data in these reports will differ from data shown on the partition Summary Step 2 and Design Step 3 screens You can modify the layout and display of this screen See Modifying the Screen Layout on page 32 for details Optionally you can pr...

Page 271: ...tion with tape cartridges present Assigned Drive Bays Display only Total number of drive bays allocated to the partition Available Drive Bays Display only Total number of drive bays in the library available for allocation to the partition Occupied Drives Display only Total number of installed tape drives in the partition with tape cartridges present Assigned CAP cells Display only Total number of ...

Page 272: ...nated comma separated text file csv extension Comma separated files can be opened by a variety of spreadsheet and database programs Refresh Click to refresh the SL Console partition workspace with current data from the library controller database All uncommitted partition changes you have made during this SL Console login session will be discarded The Partition Refresh popup appears prompting you ...

Page 273: ...brary controller database If you have made partition configuration changes without commiting the changes to the library controller through the Commit Step 4 screen the data in these reports will differ from data shown on the partition Summary Step 2 and Design Step 3 screens You can modify the layout and display of this screen See Modifying the Screen Layout on page 32 for details Optionally you c...

Page 274: ...e Count Display only Total number of tape cartridges resident in the partition of Cells with Media Display only Percentage of storage cells containing tape cartridges Calculated as Cartridge Count Cell Count Buttons Print Click to print the report on a selected printer Save Click to save the report to a designated comma separated text file csv extension Comma separated files can be opened by a var...

Page 275: ...rary Partitioning 243 Help Click to display online help for the screen See Also Partitions Reports Cartridge Cell and Media Summary Partitions Reports Host Connections Summary Partitions Reports Orphaned Cartridge Report Partitions Reports Partition Details ...

Page 276: ...Partition CAP Operation Screens 244 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 Partition CAP Operation Screens Diagnostics CAP Assign CAP Button ...

Page 277: ...r when you press the CAP Open button The library opens the doors of all CAPs containing cells accessible to the partitions selected on this screen The library sends CAP status messages to all hosts with access to the exposed cells Doors to CAPs that contain only inaccessible cells do not open Doors to CAPs with cartridges in inaccessible cells do not open Note Depending on how your library s CAPs ...

Page 278: ...e select all partitions in this table This indicates that the enter or eject operation does not involve any partitions with access to common CAP cells Partitions with split CAP configuration All partitions with access to split CAP cells are displayed in this table Select the partitions for which you want to enter or eject cartridges You can select more than one partition at a time from this table ...

Page 279: ...Partition CAP Operation Screens 96116 Revision KA Chapter 6 Library Partitioning 247 See Also None ...

Page 280: ...Partition CAP Operation Screens 248 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 ...

Page 281: ...or conditions that may be indicative of future fatal errors Event Monitors You or your Sun support representative can use the SL Console monitors to review library events You can spool the event monitor information to a text file The following information can help to diagnose the cause of the event Date time stamp Identifies when the event occurred Action codes Identifies the command that was issu...

Page 282: ...d HandBot 2 Performs get and put operations to check the health of the HandBot and CAPs This includes get and put operations from a reserved cell to a random empty Storage cell CAP cell Corner cell 3 Performs a full library audit 4 Performs mounts and dismounts of diagnostic cartridges for all the drives installed in the library Note The self test will not start unless a diagnostic cartridge is fo...

Page 283: ... You must have a valid login ID and password for the download site you are using Contact your Sun support representative for assistance Firmware Installation Process The process for loading firmware code on the library controller is as follows 1 Locate the firmware upgrade package img file on the appropriate Sun download site See SunSolve and Helpful Links on page xxxi 2 Download the code to a fol...

Page 284: ...it the HandBot visits cartridge locations and verifies the VOLID of resident cartridges and the library controller updates the cartridge database This audit changes the verified status of the cartridge locations to True Audit times vary according to the size of the library The library performs a physical audit at the following times When initiated manually from the SL Console There are two types o...

Page 285: ...ion or range of locations including CAP and drives in the cartridge database If a cartridge address has a verified status of false then a physical audit of that location is performed and the cartridge database is updated The progress of the audit is displayed in the Audit Console section of the SL Console See Perform a Verified Audit on page 279 for details ...

Page 286: ...ess range defines the location parameters in a library within which the get operation is performed in a diagnostic move There are two types of access orders for a target address Sequential Access Order on page 255 Random Access Order on page 255 Following are valid target address types Storage cells Reserves all the storage locations as the target range CAP Reserves the cells in the as the target ...

Page 287: ...gnostic move the HandBot performs a get operation starting with the first location in the target address ranges and then continues visiting the locations sequentially through the range until it completes the requested number of moves Note If you choose not to move cartridges the get put operations are not performed The HandBot just positions itself at the target and pool addresses Random Access Or...

Page 288: ...maintains the current location in the access order Stop File Stop Sequence Stops a running or paused exerciser Resume File Start Sequence Resumes a paused exerciser starting with the last known location in the target address range Clear the messages displayed in the monitor window File Clear Output Window Erases the previous message lines and continues to fill the screen with new messages Spool Sp...

Page 289: ... and Statistics for example uptime downtime errors and warnings tabs provide more information on the health of the library and devices Other checks Make sure that cartridges are fully seated and properly oriented in their storage cells Inspect the X table for any foreign objects or debris remove them if found Library does not power on The SL Console does not display any messages 1 Check that the l...

Page 290: ...cannot communicate with the library or tape drives 1 Make sure that cables are securely attached to their connectors on the rear of the library the tape drives and the client computer 2 Make sure that each SCSI device a same bus has a unique address and that the last device is properly terminated The library is unable to communicate with the drives Drive status on the SL Console displays Not commu...

Page 291: ...and Utilities 259 Diagnostic and Utility Tasks Library diagnostic and utility tasks are divided into the following categories Event Monitor Tasks on page 260 Library Utility Tasks on page 266 Audit Tasks on page 274 Drive Utility Tasks on page 281 HandBot Utility Tasks on page 285 ...

Page 292: ...Event Monitor Tasks 260 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 Event Monitor Tasks Task Page Display an Event Monitor 261 Spool Event Monitor Data to a File 263 Display Multiple Monitors 265 ...

Page 293: ...n screen at the time the operation is requested Note Event monitors are useful tools for root cause analysis of errors If the library is experiencing reproducible errors you can open an event monitor and spool all events to a file to capture the data Later you can send the file to your Sun support representative for analysis Note To monitor multiple events see Display Multiple Monitors on page 265...

Page 294: ...se options to manage the information displayed on the screen for the event selected 5 To close a monitor click the X in the upper right corner of the window Select To Monitor Pause Pause the continuous display of data related to the event selected Monitor Resume Resume displaying the events Monitor Stop Permanently stop the continuous display of data related to the event selected Monitor Clear Cle...

Page 295: ...can send the file to your Sun support representative to assist in diagnosing problems 1 Select Tools Monitors 2 Expand the Permanent Monitors folder The library monitors you have access to are displayed 3 Click the event monitor you want to use and then click Open from the Options Bar The system displays the an event monitor window 4 In the event monitor window select Spool File Start Spooling ...

Page 296: ...onitor Stop Spooling Following is a sample of the spool file 2008 05 29T11 23 27 448 0 1 0 0 root default internal 281 warn 0 rb_Reboot reboot Resetting drive 0 3 4 9 2008 05 29T11 23 27 760 0 1 0 0 root default internal 281 info 0 Service Beacon is ACTIVE Current Health Event indicates Drive 04 in Module 03 is not operational 2008 05 29T11 23 53 211 0 1 0 0 root default internal 281 info 0 Servic...

Page 297: ...pen and manage multiple event monitors using these selections from the Options Bar To Select Custom arrange the open monitors on screen Window Arrange Arrange the event monitor windows horizontally Window Tile Horizontal Arrange the event monitor windows vertically Window Tile Vertical Stack the event monitors Window Cascade ...

Page 298: ...66 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 Library Utility Tasks Task Page Perform a Library Self Test 267 Reboot the Library 268 Download Code to the Library Controller 270 Activate Code on the Library Controller 272 ...

Page 299: ...lect Tools Diagnostics 2 Click the Library folder on the device tree The Library screen appears 3 Click the SelfTest tab Note The self test screen displays a Mode field with two options disruptive and non disruptive At present only the non disruptive option is valid 4 Click the Run tab from the Options Bar During the self test the SL Console window displays the status of the various diagnostics be...

Page 300: ...the firmware from flash memory and restarting the library controller 1 Select Tools Diagnostics 2 Click the Library folder on the device tree The Library screen appears 3 Click Reboot in the Options Bar The Reboot confirmation popup appears 4 Click OK to continue If the library is online the Offline confirmation popup appears 5 Click OK to vary the library offline The Reboot confirmation popup app...

Page 301: ...s and Utilities 269 7 Click OK to terminate this SL Console session You are logged off the SL Console The library controller reboots the library This may take several minutes Note You will not be able to log back in to the SL Console until the library has fully initialized ...

Page 302: ...s procedure is not used for downloading drive firmware updates Note You can perform this procedure only from the standalone SL Console or Web launched SL Console not the local operator panel Note This feature is available starting with SL500 firmware version 1026 and SL Console version 2 40 1 Select Tools Diagnostics 2 Click the Library folder on the device tree The Library screen appears ...

Page 303: ... download process could take up to five minutes The SL Console indicates the progress of the file transfer from the PC to the library controller Note After the downloading the system unpacks the package Note You can store up to two versions of the SL500 code If you exceed this limit a delete button pops up prompting you to delete a code version 7 After the package is successfully unpacked you can ...

Page 304: ... the library controller ready for operation 1 Select Tools Diagnostics 2 Click the Library folder on the device tree The Library screen appears 3 Click the Activate Code tab 4 Click the Target on the pull down menu Note Target refers to firmware package img file containing the SL500 library code 5 Click the code to activate from the Available Versions section ...

Page 305: ...Note The Activate Console screen displays the status of the code activation process The code you just activated is listed in the available versions section marked with an The unpacked version and previously activated versions of the code are also listed without the 8 The system prompts you to reboot the library Click OK to reboot the library Note The library has two versions of the image file resi...

Page 306: ...Audit Tasks 274 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 Audit Tasks Task Page Audit the Entire Library 275 Audit a Range of Cells 277 Perform a Verified Audit 279 ...

Page 307: ...es the library controller database Note Although this audit is a background process and does not interrupt library operations it does require sharing of HandBot resources Therefore it is not recommended that you run this audit during peak activity periods Note You cannot stop this audit once it has initiated 1 Select Tools Diagnostics 2 Click the Library folder on the device tree The Library scree...

Page 308: ... button in the Options Bar A confirmation popup appears 5 Click OK to perform the audit as a background process or Cancel to cancel the audit Note Once you click OK you cannot stop the audit it will run until completion 6 You can view the Cartridge Summary report after a few hours for the latest cartridge locations and VOLIDs See Display a Library Report on page 74 for details ...

Page 309: ...ntroller database 1 Select Tools Diagnostics 2 Click the Library folder on the device tree The Library screen appears 3 Click the Audit tab The Library Audit screen appears 4 In the Entire Library field click No In the Physical Audit field click Yes In the Verified Audit field click No 5 In the Start Address and End Address fields select the device types you want to audit and the starting and endi...

Page 310: ...rm the audit as a background process or Cancel to cancel the audit Note Once you click OK you cannot stop the audit it will run until completion 8 The Audit Console section displays the progress of the audit Note You can also view the Cartridge Summary report for the latest cartridge locations and VOLIDs See Display a Library Report on page 74 for details ...

Page 311: ... controller database If a cartridge address has a verified status of false then a physical audit of that location is performed and the library controller database is updated 1 Select Tools Diagnostics 2 Click the Library folder on the device tree The Library screen appears 3 Click the Audit tab The Library Audit screen appears 4 In the Entire Library field click No In the Physical Audit field clic...

Page 312: ...6116 5 In the Start Address and End Address fields select the device types you want to audit and the starting and ending library internal address locations 6 Click the Audit button in the Options Bar The Audit Console section displays the progress of the audit ...

Page 313: ...Drive Utility Tasks 96116 Revision KA Chapter 7 SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 281 Drive Utility Tasks Task Page Perform a Drive Self Test 282 Reboot a Drive 283 ...

Page 314: ...ools Diagnostics 2 Expand the Drive Folder and click the drive you want to test 3 Click the SelfTest tab 4 In the Mode pull down click Non Disruptive 5 Click the Run button from the Options Bar Status messages are displayed as the self test is run A Diagnostic completed message appears when the test finishes ...

Page 315: ...agnostics and Utilities 283 Reboot a Drive Use this procedure to reboot a drive 1 Select Tools Diagnostics 2 Expand the Drive Folder and click the drive you want to modify 3 Click Reboot in the Options Bar If the drive is offline the Offline Confirm popup appears ...

Page 316: ...User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 4 Click OK to vary the drive offline The Reboot Confirm popup appears 5 Click OK The library controller reboots the drive and the Reboot Success popup appears 6 Click OK to dismiss the popup ...

Page 317: ...SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 285 HandBot Utility Tasks Task Page Define a Diagnostic Move 286 Manage Diagnostic Move Definitions 290 Save a Diagnostic Move to a File 292 Start a Diagnostic Move 294 Monitor and Control Open Diagnostic Moves 296 ...

Page 318: ...as the target and pool address ranges do not overlap Note This procedure requires sharing of HandBot resources therefore it is not recommended that you run it during peak activity periods 1 Select Tools Diagnostics 2 Click the Library folder on the device tree The Library screen appears 3 Click the DiagMove tab and then the Manage tab The Diagnostic Move Manage screen appears ...

Page 319: ...rs 5 Complete the TARGET screen as follows See Target Address Range on page 254 for details In the Selection Mode field click the type of cells you want to diagnose In the Minimum Address and Maximum Address fields select the library internal address of the starting and ending locations of the cells you want to diagnose 6 Click Next The SOURCE screen appears ...

Page 320: ... Maximum Address fields select the library internal addresses of the starting and ending locations of the cartridge pool you want to use 8 Click Next The Sequence screen appears 9 Complete the Sequence screen as follows See Move Access Order on page 255 for details Name of the diagnostic move Move Count specify a number between 1 and 5000 Access order Sequential or Random Move Type Robot and Cartr...

Page 321: ...evision KA Chapter 7 SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 289 10 Click Finish to complete the setup The Diagnostic Move Manage screen appears The diagnostic sequence you have just defined is listed in the Defined Sequences section ...

Page 322: ...iagnostic Move Definitions Use this procedure to manage diagnostic move sequence definitions 1 Select Tools Diagnostics 2 Click the Library folder on the device tree The Library screen appears 3 Click the DiagMove tab and then the Manage tab The Diagnostic Move Manage screen appears ...

Page 323: ... diagnostic move Open Start a diagnostic move Multiple diagnostic moves may be open at a time so long as the target and pool address ranges setup for the moves do not overlap Modify Modify options for a diagnostic move This diagnostic move routine must not be open or if open must be in a Stopped state Remove Remove a diagnostic move This diagnostic move routine must not be open Copy Copy an existi...

Page 324: ...aved as a JavaBean component represented as an XML 1 0 document xml Possible uses for the saved file are Can be used to restore a move that has been deleted from the library Can be copied to a different library for use there 1 Select Tools Diagnostics 2 Click the Library folder on the device tree The Library screen appears 3 Click the DiagMove tab and then the Manage tab The Diagnostic Move Manage...

Page 325: ... is a sample excerpt xml version 1 0 encoding UTF 8 java version 1 5 0_11 class java beans XMLDecoder object class com stortek ats elib opel model SequenceBeanList string FRS_4 10 string string SL500 string void method add object class com stortek ats elib opel model SequenceBeanList SequenceBean void property accessOrder string Sequential string void void property moveCartridge boolean true boole...

Page 326: ...e July 2008 Revision KA 96116 Start a Diagnostic Move 1 Select Tools Diagnostics 2 Click the Library folder on the device tree The Library screen appears 3 Click the DiagMove tab and then the Manage tab The Diagnostic Move Manage screen appears ...

Page 327: ...on click a diagnostic move and then click Open The Monitor window is activated You can repeat this step to open multiple moves as long as the target and pool address ranges for the moves do not overlap A monitor window is displayed for each move you open 5 From each monitor window select File Start Sequence to start the move ...

Page 328: ...stic moves 2 Click the Monitor tab The Monitor screen appears with one monitor window for each open move Each monitor window has the following status indicators Status Indicators Description Valid Values Spooling Status Indicates if the move output is being spooled to a file True False State Current execution state of the move Running pausing paused stopping stopped Health Current health state of ...

Page 329: ...ccess order File Stop Sequence Stop Stops a running or paused move File Start Sequence Resume Resumes a paused move starting with the last known location in the target address range File Clear Output Window Clear the messages displayed in the monitor window Erases the previous message lines and continues to fill the screen with new messages Spool File Start Spooling Spool Directs the move output t...

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Page 331: ...support transmitted information is secure SNMP configuration requirements include SL500 library firmware must be version 1067 or higher SL Console software must be version FRS_2 95 or higher Trap Levels SNMP traps provide data that are a source of log entries containing Severity indications such as error or warning Result codes such as 0000 success or 5010 robotic posn error Activity string such a...

Page 332: ...ss Control SNMPV2c community strings are capable of providing a form of access control in SNMP Because of this the Sun StorageTek embedded agent will not allow community strings to make changes to the library s configuration The MIB file can be retrieved with either SNMPv2c or SNMPv3 however because SNMPv3 provides encryption capabilities and a stronger user identification library properties can b...

Page 333: ...6116 Revision KA Chapter 8 SNMP Support 301 SNMP Configuration and Usage Tasks Task Page Add SNMP Users 302 Delete SNMP Users 303 Add Trap Recipients 304 Delete Trap Recipients 305 Set Up Port Control 306 Transfer the Library MIB File 307 ...

Page 334: ...on supports encryption and stronger user identification it is the preferred protocol for proprietary data Community v2c only Applications use community strings for access control The manager includes the community string in its SNMP messages to an agent The agent consequently can accept or reject the operation This can be a maximum of 31 alphanumeric characters UserName v3 only SNMP user ID Auth v...

Page 335: ...MP Users Use this procedure to delete a SNMP user 1 Select Tools System Detail 2 Select the Library folder from the device tree 3 Select SNMP Delete Users 4 Enter the Index number of the SNMP user from the list 5 Click Apply Verify the SNMP users list and make sure that the user is deleted ...

Page 336: ...twork management protocol is reserved for proprietary information Because this version supports encryption and stronger user identification it is the preferred protocol for proprietary data Community v2c only Agent community string When set to public requests coming from any community string will be accepted TrapName v3 only Name of the trap recipient Auth v3 only Authentication protocol type MD5 ...

Page 337: ...e this procedure to delete a trap recipient 1 Select Tools System Detail 2 Select the Library folder from the device tree 3 Select SNMP Delete Trap Recipients 4 Enter the Index number of the trap recipient from the list 5 Click Apply 6 Verify the trap recipients list and make sure that the trap is deleted ...

Page 338: ... 2 Select the Library folder from the device tree 3 Select SNMP Port Control 4 Enter the following information Port For SL500 tape library Port 1B is the public access port other ports are unavailable on this library Command Disable Default Agent trap requests are sent received on LAN port Enable SNMP traps are enabled and the agent responds to gets from the clients 5 Click Apply ...

Page 339: ...ion base MIB file to a specified location on your local PC or workstation The file is saved as a text file You can e mail the file to your Sun support representative to help diagnose problems with the library 1 Select Tools Diagnostics 2 Click the Library folder on the device tree The Library screen appears 3 Click the TransferFile tab The MIB file transfer screen appears ...

Page 340: ...ransfer The Save popup appears 5 Browse to the directory where you want to save the file and enter the file name in the File Name field Be sure to give it a txt suffix 6 Click Save The data is saved to the specified file and the Transferred Successful popup appears 7 Click OK to dismiss the popup ...

Page 341: ...proper safety procedures at all times Cards and Power Supply The RLC card SCSI MPW RLW or Fibre Channel MPU2 interface card and the power supply are housed inside protective modules to prevent you from coming into contact with hazardous voltages and sensitive electronics Robotics The software parks the robot by retracting it into the robotics unit module before the front door can be opened to prev...

Page 342: ...sks 310 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 Manual Operation Tasks Manual library tasks are divided into the following categories General Library Operation Tasks on page 311 Cartridge Handling Tasks on page 320 ...

Page 343: ... General Library Operation Tasks Task Page Power Off the Library 312 Power On the Library 313 Return the Library to Ready Status 314 Open the Front Door With Power 315 Open the Front Door Without Power 316 Secure the Front Door With Power 318 Secure the Front Door Without Power 319 ...

Page 344: ...wer off the library without performing the following procedure you risk possible equipment or cartridge damage or loss of data 1 Make sure all jobs have completed processing 2 Quiesce the library to make sure the library and tape drives are not in use Note Refer to your client server software publication for instructions 3 Move the power on off switch to the OFF position 0 ...

Page 345: ... Revision KA Chapter 9 Manual Operations 313 Power On the Library To power on the library 1 Close and lock the front door if the door is open 2 Press the power switch on the top right corner of the back of the library to the ON 1 position ...

Page 346: ...lock the path of the X table assembly 2 Close the door and lock it by turning the key counterclockwise put the key in a safe place 3 Make sure the power switch are set to the ON position 1 4 Check the status display of the SL Console to make sure the library goes to Ready Status when initialization and audit are complete 5 Enter the system command to place all tape drives online 6 When all tape dr...

Page 347: ...e front door when library power exists 1 Press the Open Door button on the keypad The software allows the current job to complete The software retracts the robot into the robotic unit to prevent the robot from being damaged and to prepare it for servicing 2 When the Open Door indicator turns on use the key to open the door ...

Page 348: ...fies that the robot is parked inside the robotics unit at the top of the library and the door can be safely opened When no power exists the robot is not actually parked but you will be able to open the door when you move the lever to the left In the following picture the lever is not in the parked position 1 Press the power switch on the back of the library to the OFF position 2 Remove the robotic...

Page 349: ...ry Possible injury to finger Make sure that your finger is completely to the left in the next step so that it will not be pinched when the door locking lever extends as shown in the lower picture 3 While using one hand to move the robotics park lever to the left use your other hand to unlock the door with the key ...

Page 350: ...eral Library Operation Tasks 318 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 Secure the Front Door With Power To secure the front door when library power exists push it closed and use the key to lock it ...

Page 351: ...s You might have to use a screwdriver to gently pry it off Caution Possible component damage Note the door locking lever protruding from the top of the door Do not let it hit the robotics park lever when you close the door 2 While using one hand to move the robotics park lever to the left use your other hand to close the door 3 While still holding the door shut release the robotics park lever 4 Us...

Page 352: ...6 Cartridge Handling Tasks Task Page Locate and Remove a Cartridge 321 Insert Cartridges into Storage Cells 322 Insert a Cartridge into a Tape Drive 324 Remove a Cartridge from a Tape Drive 325 Remove a Cartridge from the Gripper Assembly 327 Replace a Cleaning Cartridge 325 ...

Page 353: ...321 Locate and Remove a Cartridge To locate a particular cartridge inside the library 1 Open the door 2 Locate the particular cartridge by its VOLID volume ID label and storage cell 3 Remove the cartridge from the cell by sliding the cartridge out 4 Close the library door ...

Page 354: ...n routine Note LTO cartridges can be placed in either LTO arrays or mixed media arrays SDLT DLT S4 cartridges can only be placed in mixed media arrays not LTO arrays Caution Inserting the cartridges correctly is critical for library operation If you do not orient the cartridges correctly or do not insert them all the way into the storage cells the library might fail and the SL Console might displa...

Page 355: ...l Operations 323 2 Insert as many cartridges into the library as you want and as your configuration allows making sure you seat them all the way into the storage cells FIGURE 9 1 Insert Mixed Media Cartridges into Arrays 1 SDLT DLT S4 cartridge 2 LTO cartridge ...

Page 356: ...Obtain the VOLID label location and tape drive number from the server console 2 Open the door 3 Locate the cartridge see Locate and Remove a Cartridge on page 321 Caution Potential equipment damage You must insert the cartridge properly or you will damage the tape drive 4 Hold the cartridge so that the VOLID is facing you and can be read from right to left 5 Insert the cartridge into the tape driv...

Page 357: ...Caution Possible data loss Failure to perform the next step could result in data loss 3 Press the Unload button on the tape drive and wait approximately 12 seconds until the operation completes FIGURE 9 3 Remove a Cartridge from an LTO Tape Drive 4 Gently pull the cartridge from the tape drive 5 Store the cartridge in an empty storage cell or outside the library FIGURE 9 4 Remove a Cartridge from ...

Page 358: ... Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 Note If you store the cartridge in an empty storage cell you must reinitialize the library and update the tape management s database see Return the Library to Ready Status on page 314 6 Close the library door ...

Page 359: ... is facing right 1 Gently turn the hand to the left 2 Slide the hand assembly along the rail until the gripper is positioned across from an empty storage cell and close to you 3 Continue with the following steps If the hand assembly is facing left 1 Turn the gripper belt FIGURE 9 5 to extend the gripper until the release screw is accessible 2 Use a small flat blade screwdriver to turn the screw 1 ...

Page 360: ...Tasks 328 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 6 Remove the cartridge from the storage cell or leave it there FIGURE 9 5 Manual Release Screw 1 Gripper belt and pulleys 2 Release screw 3 Gripper L204_227 2 3 2 1 ...

Page 361: ...th a new one You can use the SL Console to eject the cleaning cartridge to the CAP To replace a cleaning cartridge 1 Open the door 2 Remove the expired cleaning cartridge from its reserved cell 3 Insert the new cleaning cartridge into that cell Note Refer to TABLE B 1 to make sure your cartridge has the correct vendor and usage label 4 Close the library door The SL Console status display shows tha...

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Page 363: ...s appendix Note Your tape management software might conflict with the following information Refer to your software publication for unique information TABLE A 1 Cell Figure Legend Storage cells available for customer data cartridge Cells reserved for cleaning and diagnostic cartridges can be configured for data cartridges Cells only available when an expansion module is installed If this is the low...

Page 364: ...e FIGURE A 3 LTO Cell Locations for SCSI Element Numbering Mapping on page 335 shows a library with a Base Module that has two reserved cells one Drive Expansion Module and one Cartridge Expansion Module The storage cell numbering begins with the first cell after the reserved cells in column 1 The figure shows two reserved cells but there could be more If the reserved cells are configured as stora...

Page 365: ...and Specifications 333 FIGURE A 1 Base Module LTO Cells LEFT SIDE WALL RIGHT SIDE WALL REAR WALL COLUMNS COLUMNS COLUMN 1 5 2 6 3 7 9 4 8 M O D U L E 1 CAP 1 1 1 R O W S R O W S 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 6 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 7 5 5 5 5 8 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 L204_004 Robot Park Zone ...

Page 366: ...0 11 9 4 8 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 1 3 3 4 4 2 4 4 5 5 3 5 5 6 6 4 6 6 7 7 5 7 7 8 8 6 8 8 9 9 7 9 9 10 10 8 10 10 11 11 9 11 11 12 12 Robot Park Zone CAP CAP CAP 1 1 R O W S R O W S 1 2 2 2 3 6 3 3 4 4 4 7 5 5 5 8 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 LEFT SIDE WALLS COLUMNS COLUMNS COLUMN RIGHT SIDE WALLS REAR WALLS M O D U L E 1 M O D U L E 2 1 5 2 6 3 7 9 4 8 L204_010 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 ...

Page 367: ...n Label 1 Robot Park Zone CAP CAP CAP 77 160 88 170 89 171 100 181 101 182 112 192 62 65 149 1 7 76 159 1 5 LEFT SIDE WALLS COLUMNS COLUMNS COLUMNS RIGHT SIDE WALLS REAR WALLS M O D U L E 1 M O D U L E 2 M O D U L E 3 1 1 5 5 2 2 6 6 3 3 7 7 9 10 11 9 4 4 8 8 L204_009 15 25 113 220 193 125 231 202 137 242 211 6 16 124 230 201 136 241 210 148 252 219 8 35 17 44 26 53 16 43 25 52 34 61 64 ...

Page 368: ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 COLUMNS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Cartridge Expansion Module Installed Above CEM No Module Installed Below CEM 10 11 9 COLUMNS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Cartridge Expansion Module Installed Above CEM 10 11 9 COLUMNS Base or Drive Expansion Module Installed Above CEM Cartridge Expansion Module Installed Below CEM 10 11 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 COLUMNS L204_556 Cartridge Expansion Mo...

Page 369: ...rtridge Expansion Module FIGURE A 7 Mixed Media SCSI Element Numbering Mapping on page 340 shows a library with a Base Module that has two reserved cells one Drive Expansion Module and one Cartridge Expansion Module The storage cell numbering begins with the first cell after the reserved cells in column 1 The figure shows two reserved cells but there could be more If the reserved cells are configu...

Page 370: ... Revision KA 96116 FIGURE A 5 Base Module Mixed Media Cells LEFT SIDE WALL RIGHT SIDE WALL REAR WALL COLUMNS COLUMNS COLUMN 1 5 2 6 3 7 9 4 8 M O D U L E 1 CAP 1 1 1 1 R O W S R O W S 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 L204_558 Robot Park Zone ...

Page 371: ... Label M O D U L E 3 1 5 2 6 3 7 10 11 9 4 8 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 1 4 4 4 4 2 5 5 5 5 3 6 6 6 6 4 7 7 7 7 5 8 8 8 8 6 9 9 9 9 7 10 10 Robot Park Zone CAP CAP CAP R O W S R O W S 1 2 3 4 LEFT SIDE WALLS COLUMNS COLUMNS COLUMN RIGHT SIDE WALLS REAR WALLS M O D U L E 1 M O D U L E 2 1 5 2 6 3 7 9 4 8 L204_559 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 372: ...L E 3 1 5 2 6 3 7 10 11 9 4 8 0 1 1 6 7 15 23 31 39 47 14 22 30 38 46 54 55 125 134 143 152 182 191 200 161 168 175 65 75 85 95 105 115 64 133 142 151 160 190 199 208 167 174 181 74 84 94 104 114 124 Robot Park Zone CAP CAP CAP R O W S R O W S 1 4 LEFT SIDE WALLS COLUMNS COLUMNS COLUMN RIGHT SIDE WALLS REAR WALLS M O D U L E 1 M O D U L E 2 1 5 2 6 3 7 9 4 8 L204_560 5 13 12 20 ...

Page 373: ...e Installed Below CEM 10 11 9 COLUMNS Cartridge Expansion Module Installed Above CEM No Module Installed Below CEM 10 11 9 COLUMNS Cartridge Expansion Module Installed Above CEM 10 11 9 COLUMNS Base or Drive Expansion Module Installed Above CEM Cartridge Expansion Module Installed Below CEM 10 11 9 COLUMNS L204_561 Cartridge Expansion Module Installed Below CEM 1 1 2 2 3 3 1 1 4 4 2 2 5 5 3 3 6 6 ...

Page 374: ...owing specifications Library and Rack Dimensions on page 343 Library and Rack Clearances on page 344 Library Component Weights on page 345 Library Environment Specifications on page 345 Power Specifications on page 346 For more specific tape drive and cartridge information refer to the vendor Web site or documentation ...

Page 375: ...cm 14 0 in height of expansion module 4 46 5 cm 18 3 in distance between rack holes 5 Original design modules 60 9 cm 24 0 in to 86 4 cm 34 0 in optimally 74 cm 29 in front to rear rack mounting distance EZ install modules 55 9 cm 22 0 in to 78 7 cm 31 0 in optimally 66 cm 26 in front to rear rack mounting distance with optional extensions depths up to 94 cm 37 in 6 44 5 cm 17 5 in width of back o...

Page 376: ... of tape drives 3 76 2 cm 30 0 in depth of original design Base Module 71 4 cm 28 1 in depth of EZ install Base Module with optional extensions depths up to 94 cm 37 in 4 3 8 cm 1 5 in depth of front door required clearance 5 5 3 cm 2 1 in depth of front door and unique latch hardware 6 24 1 cm 9 5 in front door opening clearance 7 60 9 cm 2 ft minimum front service clearance SERVICE AREA SERVICE ...

Page 377: ...dule CEM 20 1 kg 44 2 lb Robotics unit 10 1 kg 22 2 lb Power supply 2 3 kg 5 1 lb HP LTO Ultrium tape drive and tray assy 3 6 kg 7 9 lb IBM LTO Ultrium tape drive and tray assy 4 5 kg 9 9 lb SDLT LVD tape drive and tray assy 4 2 kg 9 3 lb SDLT FC tape drive and tray assy 4 1 kg 9 0 lb DLT S4 tape drive and tray assy 3 88 kg 8 6 lb Tape drive tray assy without tape drive 1 5 kg 3 4 lb LTO Ultrium c...

Page 378: ...hr Voltage amperes 180 VA TABLE A 5 Power for Base Unit and Two LTO Tape Drives Two LTO Tape Drives Input power 219 Watts Input voltage amperes 226 voltage amperes Input current 100 VAC 2 3 amperes Input current 120 VAC 1 9 amperes Input current 240 VAC 0 9 amperes Btu hour 748 Btu hr TABLE A 6 Power for Drive Expansion Module and Four LTO Tape Drives Four LTO Tape Drives Input power 288 Watts Inp...

Page 379: ...ge correctly Make sure the leader is latched every time you pick up a cartridge Keep cartridges clean Inspect a cartridge before each use and never put a damaged cartridge into a tape drive or library Never pull tape from a cartridge Never open a cartridge Do not handle tape that is outside the cartridge the tape edge might be damaged Do not expose the tape or cartridge to direct sunlight or moist...

Page 380: ...om in which it is used Make sure the cartridge has been in its operating environment for at least 24 hours When you clean a cartridge exterior Caution Potential damage to cartridges Do not use certain solvents to remove labels or to clean cartridges because they can damage the cartridges Do not use acetone trichloroethane toluene xylene benzene ketone methylethyl ketone methylene chloride ethyldic...

Page 381: ...lling Agent for Sun branded labeled cartridges You do not need to order labels separately because the data cartridges have labels already and the cleaning and diagnostic labels are shipped with the installation hardware However you must select the VOLID range and other label options when ordering cartridges If you choose to order additional labels order them from any standard media vendor See Cart...

Page 382: ...The last two characters are the Media ID L1 L2 L3 L4 LT LU and CU The cleaning and diagnostic label have a CLN or DG as the first characters on the label See FIGURE B 2 Note Unlabeled cartridges are not supported FIGURE B 1 LTO Cartridge Components 1 Write protect switch data cartridge has red switch cleaning cartridge has gray switch 2 Volume ID label barcode to hub side of cartridge 3 Access doo...

Page 383: ...ge LT Write once read many times WORM 400 GB LTO Gen 3 drive only This feature prevents the user from altering or erasing information from the tape For more information go to your vendor Web site and do a search on WORM LU Write once read many times WORM 800 GB LTO Gen 4 drive only CLN plus CU Universal cleaning cartridge Use this universal label instead of a vendor unique label CLN plus C1 for He...

Page 384: ...artridge labels are L3 Generation 4 data cartridge labels are L4 2 LTO Generation 2 Diagnostics cartridge label 3 LTO Universal cleaning cartridge label 4 LTO 400 GB Worm cartridge label LTO Generation 3 and 4 Note LTO 800 GB Worm cartridge labels are LU and available for Generation 4 drives only L204_214 C L N U 0 1 CU 9 N 5 J H 8 L2 9 N 5 J C 7 LT D G 0 0 1 L2 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 385: ...s setting is recommended when inserting cartridges into the tape library You can set the write protect switch so that the cartridge is read only nothing can be written on the tape Slide the switch to reveal the closed lock symbol In this position the tape drive can only read data from the tape but cannot write data to it FIGURE B 3 Apply the Utrium Cartridge Label 1 Volume number label FIGURE B 4 ...

Page 386: ...LTO Ultrium Cartridges 354 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 3 Write protected FIGURE B 4 Set the LTO Write Protect Switch ...

Page 387: ...dges in SDLT 320 tape drives Use Super DLTtape 2 cartridges in SDLT 600 tape drives Use DLTtape S4 cartridges in DLT S4 tape drives FIGURE B 5 SDLT Cartridge Components 1 Tape leader 2 SDLT cartridge identifier tab 3 Access door 4 Volume serial number VOLID label 5 Read Write protect switch Note DLTtape S4 cartridges are black in color See Quantum manuals for more information regarding DLTtape S4 ...

Page 388: ...S4 cartridge labels have six seven or eight characters see the following note The last character is the media ID S 2 or 4 CLN or DG are the first characters on the cleaning or diagnostic label FIGURE B 6 Apply the SDLT Cartridge Label 1 Volume number label Note Consult Quantum documentation regarding application of labels for DLTtape S4 tapes L204_565 1 ...

Page 389: ...E 0 1 SDLT DLT S4 Cartridge Codes Label Type of Cartridge S SDLT 220 320 data cartridge 2 SDLT 600 data cartridges 4 DLTtape S4 data cartridges CLN S SDLT cleaning cartridge DG 2 Diagnostic cartridge SDLT DG 4 Diagnostic cartridge DLT S4 Note Apply a DG label to a blank data cartridge to be used for library diagnostic tests FIGURE B 7 SDLT Cartridge Labels 1 SDLT 320 data label 2 SDLT 600 data lab...

Page 390: ...othing can be written on the tape Slide the switch to reveal the closed lock symbol In this position the tape drive can only read data from the tape but cannot write data to it Note See Quantum documentation regarding the write protect write enable setting for DLTtape S4 tapes 3 SDLT 320 600 diagnostic label Note DLT S4 diagnostic cartridge labels are DG 4 4 SDLT 320 600 cleaning label Note You ma...

Page 391: ...Cartridge Handling Tasks 96116 Revision KA Appendix B Cartridge Information 359 Cartridge Handling Tasks Task Page Apply a Label to a Cartridge 360 ...

Page 392: ...e cartridges to stick in the tape drive loader and the robot to misread the label Use the procedure to apply a label to a tape cartridge 1 Make sure the cartridge has been at room temperature for at least 24 hours 2 Clean the surface where the labels will be placed using a cleaning solution made for this purpose see Maintaining Cartridges on page 348 3 Locate the type of label that you require 4 H...

Page 393: ...e Web launched SL Console The Web launched SL Console is deployed as a Java WebARchive war file Security Considerations The customer is responsible for implementing all appropriate security systems including firewalls user access etc Server Requirements You can deploy the Web launched SL Console on any Web server that is compliant with the J2EE Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition platform It is rec...

Page 394: ...L Console on page 373 Start the Web launched SL Console on page 379 Update the Web launched SL Console on page 381 Download the Java System Web Server Use this procedure to download the Java System Web Server if it is not already installed on your server Note This procedure requires you to have a Sun Online Account username and password 1 Open a Web browser and in the Location Bar or Address field...

Page 395: ...ole Server 363 3 On the Sun Java System Web Server screen this will vary according to your selection in the previous step scroll down to verify the list of supported platforms and click Download 4 In the Sun Download Center Login screen enter your Username and Password and click Login ...

Page 396: ... Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 Note If you do not already have an account click Register Now and follow the instructions to create one 5 In the Sun Download Center screen make the following selections Click the Accept License Agreement radio button ...

Page 397: ...that corresponds to your server platform 6 In the popup click Save to Disk to save the compressed archive file to a directory of your choice and click OK Note This process may take several minutes 7 Use the appropriate extraction utility for example gunzip pkunzip to extract the Sun Java System Web Server files to a directory of your choice ...

Page 398: ... System Web Server files double click or execute from a command line the setup file setup or setup exe depending on your platform If you are installing on a Solaris platform you may need to invoke root or sudo permissions depending on the directory you are installing to If so use the following steps a cd extraction_directory where extraction_directory is the directory to which you extracted the co...

Page 399: ... Appendix C Web launched SL Console Server 367 3 On the Software License Agreement screen click the Yes radio button and click Next 4 On the Select Installation Directory screen specify the directory where you want the Web Server installed and click Next ...

Page 400: ...gement 368 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 5 On the Type of Installation screen click Express and click Next 6 On the Administration Server Settings screen specify a secure password for the admin user and click Next ...

Page 401: ... the installation information and click Install Now The installation begins and screen with a progress bar is displayed 8 On the Installation Complete screen review the information and write down the Administration Console URL specified in 2 under Next Steps You will need this in the next procedure 9 Click Finish to exit the setup program ...

Page 402: ...ystems Web Server 7 0 Start Administration Server On Solaris Open a terminal window and type the following sudo opt webserver7 admin server bin startserv Note Wait several minutes for the server to start 2 Open a Web browser and in the Location Bar or Address field enter the URL you wrote down at the end of the previous procedure Install the Sun Java System Web Server This will start the Admin Con...

Page 403: ... Installation and Management 96116 Revision KA Appendix C Web launched SL Console Server 371 4 In the Web browser where you opened the Admin Console URL enter the admin User Name and Password and click Log in ...

Page 404: ...Server Installation and Management 372 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 5 The Common Tasks screen appears ...

Page 405: ...L Console installation CD in the CD drive 2 Log in to the Sun Java System Web Server administration console See Log in to the Java System Web Server Administration Console on page 370 for details 3 On the Common Tasks screen click Add Web Application 4 On the Add Web Application screen make the following entries Web Application Location Click the Browse button and browse to the location of the ope...

Page 406: ...Server Installation and Management 374 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 Click OK ...

Page 407: ...Server Installation and Management 96116 Revision KA Appendix C Web launched SL Console Server 375 5 On the Web Applications screen click Save ...

Page 408: ... and Management 376 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 6 On the updated Web Applications screen click the Deployment Pending link in the upper right corner 7 On the Configuration Deployment screen click Deploy ...

Page 409: ...Server Installation and Management 96116 Revision KA Appendix C Web launched SL Console Server 377 8 On the Results screen click Close ...

Page 410: ...8 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 9 The Web Applications screen displays a message that the application has been added successfully You can click the Home button in the upper right corner to return to the Common Tasks screen ...

Page 411: ...unched SL Console Server 379 Start the Web launched SL Console 1 Log in to the Sun Java System Web Server administration console See Log in to the Java System Web Server Administration Console on page 370 for details 2 On the Common Tasks screen click Start Stop Instances ...

Page 412: ...16 3 On the Configuration Instances screen click the checkbox next to the local instance of the Web launched SL Console server and click Start The Web launched SL Console application instances are started and screen with a progress bar is displayed 4 On the Results screen click Close ...

Page 413: ...hen they retrieve the Web launched SL Console application from the server Note Before you perform this activity you must obtain the Web launched SL Console update CD 1 On the server insert the Web launched SL Console update CD in the CD drive 2 Log in to the Sun Java System Web Server administration console See Log in to the Java System Web Server Administration Console on page 370 for details 3 O...

Page 414: ...uide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 4 On the General Properties screen click the Web Applications tab 5 On the Web Applications screen click the checkbox next to the opel URI and click Update 6 On the Update Web Application screen make the following entries ...

Page 415: ...Web launched SL Console Server 383 Web Application Location Click the Browse button and browse to the location of the opel war file on the update CD Leave all other fields as the defaults Click OK The server update begins and screen with a progress bar is displayed ...

Page 416: ...r s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 7 On the Web Applications screen click the Deployment Pending link in the upper right corner 8 On the Configuration Deployment screen click Deploy The deployment begins and screen with a progress bar is displayed ...

Page 417: ...Server Installation and Management 96116 Revision KA Appendix C Web launched SL Console Server 385 9 In the Results screen click Close to return to the Web Applications screen ...

Page 418: ...ommon problems with the installation and maintenance of the Java System Web Server Windows 2000 Sun Java System Web Server Installation Errors Windows MSVCP60 dll Error If you are installing on a Windows 2000 platform that does not include the Microsoft Visual C v6 runtime DLL MSVCP60 dll during installation you will see errors similar to the following ...

Page 419: ...edure to solve the Windows MSVCP60 dll error 1 Perform a Web search for the following string msvcp60 dll download 2 Download the DLL file to the winnt system32 directory 3 Delete the directory where you partially installed the Java System Web Server on the failed installation 4 Repeat the Java System Web Server installation from the beginning The installation should complete successfully with no r...

Page 420: ...art failed and your JVM could not be found you need to change the Java Home configuration of your Sun Java System Web Server Remedy for Solaris Java Home Error Use this procedure to solve the Java Home error 1 Log in to the Sun Java System Web Server administration console See Log in to the Java System Web Server Administration Console on page 370 for details 2 Select Home Common Tasks 3 Under Con...

Page 421: ...directory where you installed the Sun Java System Web Server In order for a non root user to start a server instance the user must be able to write to the server directory For example if you installed the server to the top level directory opt webserver7 the user starting the server instance must be able to write to this directory and the https server_name directory beneath it For additional inform...

Page 422: ...Common Problems and Solutions 390 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 ...

Page 423: ... identification and position calibration Base Module The module in an SL500 library that contains the robotics unit and the base unit base unit The assembly that houses the library backplane RLM card RLC card interconnect cards and one or two power supplies and tape drives blind mate connector A connector that allows hot plugging instead of manually placing a cable between two fixed connectors C C...

Page 424: ...he status of various other mechanisms within a library Ethernet A local area packet switched network technology Originally designed for coaxial cable it is now found running over shielded twisted pair cable Ethernet is a 10 or 100 megabytes per second LAN export The action in which the library places a cartridge into the cartridge access port so that the operator can remove the cartridge from the ...

Page 425: ...ge access port so that the robot can insert it into a storage cell Synonymous with enter interface card See MPW RLW card or MPU2 card interlock switch A switch that disconnects power to library mechanisms excluding tape drives when the front door is opened initialization The initialization procedure that activates a machine reset initiates wake up diagnostics from EPROMs and loads functional code ...

Page 426: ...trols the movement of the robot between storage cells tape drives and CAPs S security software layer SSL The communication path between the RLC card and the StorageTek Library Console SL500 See StorageTek SL500 Modular Library System SL500 audit The process of reading and storing in memory the VOLIDs and locations of all cartridges in the library See also Host audit slot See storage cell storage c...

Page 427: ...WWN A 64 bit integer that identifies a Fibre Channel port See also dynamic World Wide Name dWWN WWN See World Wide Name X X carriage assembly A component of the robotics unit that moves the robotic hand assembly to and from storage cells and tape drives X flex cable A signal cable that extends and retracts as the hand assembly moves forward and backward on the X table X table assembly A component ...

Page 428: ...396 SL500 User s Guide July 2008 Revision KA 96116 Z suspension cables Four cables used to lift and lower the X table assembly between the library modules ...

Page 429: ...serting cartridges into 85 library partitions and 186 192 244 247 magazine cells 86 Open indicator 13 properties 83 removing cartridges from 87 status 82 summary information 81 using to eject cartridges 61 87 using to enter cartridges 61 85 cartridge access port See CAP cartridge access ports See CAPs Cartridge Expansion Module location 3 LTO capacities 5 LTO wall diagrams 336 mixed media capaciti...

Page 430: ...ions 58 Door Open indicator 13 drive cleaning automatic 63 configuring auto clean 106 described 63 64 ejecting cleaning cartridges 109 entering cleaning cartridges 107 manual 64 113 status of 112 tasks 105 114 Drive Expansion Module location 3 LTO capacities 5 mixed media capacities 9 drive ports enabling and disabling 102 drives cleaning See drive cleaning inserting cartridges into 324 location 3...

Page 431: ... 171 209 orphaned cartridges in 152 166 235 planning 144 148 printing reports 184 reports 181 185 226 243 saving reports 185 SL Console workspace and 153 178 220 summary screen reference 194 210 task summary 155 using CAPs with 151 152 verifying 164 217 library reboot 268 library reports displaying 74 saving data to a file 78 searching 76 library self tests 250 performing 267 library statistics di...

Page 432: ... library partitions partitions See library partitions passwords modifying 29 physical capacity 138 LTO storage cells and drives 5 mixed media storage cells and drives 9 power specifications 346 power supply indicators 10 location 3 redundant 3 power switch 3 powering off the library 312 powering on the library 313 R ready status returning the library to 314 reboot drive 283 library 268 recovery mo...

Page 433: ...pe drives See drives tape drives See drives tape management software 25 troubleshooting 257 U User s Guide Cautions xxviii conventions xxix Notes xxviii Warnings xxviii W wall diagrams Base Module LTO 333 Base Module mixed media 338 Cartridge Expansion Module LTO 336 Cartridge Expansion Module mixed media 341 LTO firmware mappings 334 LTO SCSI mappings 335 mixed media firmware mappings 339 mixed m...

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