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Appendix A Content Management 137

Content Management

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Managing Cartridges 

•

Move 

inactive

 cartridges out of the library or off of an LSM to ensure 

there is adequate space for 

active

 cartridges. 

•

Plan for times of 

peak activity

. 

•

Free cell management: 
-

If the same drive-type and media-type are on the same rail for 
specific applications, fewer free cells are required. 

-

If a specific application requires several enters and ejects or 
pass-thru operations, more free cells are required. 

 

Managing cartridges—how cartridges are entered, ejected, handled, and treated—in the library can 
have an affect on performance. Some considerations include: 

❏

Use tape management 
applications (ExLM) 

Use a library management application such as ExLM with HSC to keep 
active volumes on the same LSMs as compatible drives and to migrate 
less active volumes. 

❏

Use the float option 

When 

float 

is on, ACSLS or HSC selects a new home cell for a cartridge 

that is in an LSM as close to the drive as possible on a dismount. This 
option automatically clusters cartridges by the drives for the workload. 

Make sure each LSM contains enough free cells to allow selection of a 
new home cell in that LSM. 

❏

Cluster cartridges

Cluster cartridges by workload on separate rails with enough tape 
drives to support the maximum activity—peak usage—for the workloads 

❏

Entering cartridges 

Enter cartridges through the CAP. 

When 

manually

 placing cartridges in the library with the front access 

door open, 

library operations cease 

and the library management 

software—such as ACSLS or HSC—must perform a 

full audit

 to update 

the library database to match the actual contents of the library. 

When you enter cartridges through the CAP the library stays online, 
mounts can continue, and the library management software always tries 
to move the cartridge to an LSM adjacent to the CAP magazine—
minimizing pass-thru activity. 

❏

Ejecting cartridges

Ordered

 or 

Unordered

 Ejects? 

Specifying ordered ejects places the volume serial numbers 
(VOLSERs) in a specific sequence. This operation is significantly slower 
than unordered ejects which allows ACSLS or HSC to eject cartridges 
to a CAP magazine adjacent to that LSM—minimizing pass-thru activity. 

❏

Archiving cartridges 

When using HSC with ExLM, move the 

least recently used

 (LRU) 

cartridges farther out on the rail, away from the tape drives and slots in 
the Performance Zone. 

Consider using the 

top rail 

as an archival LSM if the tape does not 

require CAP activity—few enters and ejects. 

❏

Managing space 

❏

Supplying scratch 
cartridges 

Make sure each rail has the correct amount and type of data cartridges 

plus

 enough scratch cartridges to support the workload. 

Summary of Contents for StorageTek StreamLine SL8500

Page 1: ...Submit comments about this document by clicking the Feedback link at http docs sun com StorageTek SL8500 Modular Library System Systems Assurance Guide Part Number E24254 01 July 2011 ...

Page 2: ...ghts set forth in FAR 52 227 19 Commercial Computer Software License December 2007 Oracle USA Inc 500 Oracle Parkway Redwood City CA 94065 This software or hardware is developed for general use in a variety of information management applications It is not developed or intended for use in any inherently dangerous applications including applications which may create a risk of personal injury If you ...

Page 3: ...hanges handbots and drives March 2006 Seventh G Refer to this revision for the list of changes features September 2006 Eighth H Refer to this revision for the list of changes SPL TCP IP March 2007 Ninth J Refer to this revision for the list of changes SPL Host connectivity January 2008 Tenth K Refer to this revision for the list of changes January 2010 Tenth KA Refer to this revision for the list ...

Page 4: ...Summary of Changes iv SL8500 Systems Assurance Guide July 2011 E24254 01 ...

Page 5: ...Modules and Library Capacities 7 RealTime Growth Capability 8 Capacity on Demand 8 Total Library Physical Capacities 9 Partitioned Physical Capacities 9 Reserved Slot Capacities 9 Power 10 N 1 Power Configuration 10 2N Power Configuration 11 AC Power Options 12 Delta or Wye 12 Load Sharing DC Power Supplies 13 Power Connections 14 Electronics Control Module 16 HBC Card 16 HBT Card 16 HBK Card 16 F...

Page 6: ...st Software Component 42 Enterprise Library Software 43 Virtual Storage Manager 43 HTTP Server 44 Extended High Performance Data Mover 44 Expert Library Manager 44 Expert Performance Reporter 45 Automated Cartridge System Library Software 46 Client System Component 46 LibraryStation 47 Independent Software Vendors 47 Simple Network Management Protocol 48 Management Information Base 49 Tape Drives ...

Page 7: ...0 Network 71 ESCON Directors 73 FICON Directors 74 Cables and Connectors 75 Planning for Content 76 4 Site Preparation 79 Site Planning Checklist 79 Physical Planning 84 Environmental Requirements 85 Air Flow Requirements 86 Seismic or Earthquake Ratings 86 Airborne Contaminants 87 Accessory Racks 88 Tape Drive and Cartridge Specifications 89 AC Power Planning 90 Floor Template 91 Floor Requiremen...

Page 8: ...n 119 Hardware Options 120 HandBots 120 Service Safety Door 120 Cartridge Access Ports 120 Touch Screen Operator Control Panel 121 Accessory Racks 121 Redundant Electronics 121 Pass thru Ports 122 WebCam Monitoring 122 Power 123 AC Power 123 HandBot Power Supplies 124 Tape Drive Power Supplies 126 Software Options 127 Activated Slot Capacity 127 Partitioning 127 Dual TCP IP 127 Multi Host TCP IP 1...

Page 9: ...S 400 Configuration Requirements 150 VSM 151 Independent Software Vendors 151 Tier 1 and 2 Partners 151 Software Feature Codes 152 HSC Feature Codes 152 C Tape Drives 153 T9840 Tape Drives 154 T9940 Tape Drives 154 T10000 Tape Drives 155 HP LTO Specifications 155 IBM LTO Specifications 156 Super DLT600 156 Dynamic World Wide Name 157 Arbitrated Loops 157 Tape Drive Comparisons 158 D Media 159 Disc...

Page 10: ...ries 179 Library Comparisons 180 G TCP IP Connectivity 185 Differences 186 Terminology 186 Network Addressing 188 Subnet Masks 189 Netmask Quick Reference 191 ACSLS and Dual TCP IP Support 192 ELS HSC and Dual TCP IP Support 193 Multi Homed Configuration on Two Subnets 194 CLI Commands 195 Multi Homed Configuration with Different Subnets 196 CLI Commands 197 Single Interface Host with Multi Homed ...

Page 11: ...9 Specifics for ACSLS 220 Specifics for HSC 220 Host Connections 220 Multi Host Network Entries Work Sheet 221 Configuration Examples 222 J Work Sheets 225 Host Selection Checklist 226 Network Entries Work Sheet 227 Multi Host Network Entries Work Sheet 228 Glossary 237 Index 243 ...

Page 12: ...Contents xii SL8500 Systems Assurance Guide July 2011 E24254 01 ...

Page 13: ...ency Robotic Stop Switch 28 Figure 17 TCP IP Connections 29 Figure 18 ACSLS Example 46 Figure 19 SNMP Block Diagram 48 Figure 20 Management Information Base Hierarchy 49 Figure 21 Content Management Plan 76 Figure 22 Accessory Rack Power 88 Figure 23 Drive Tray 89 Figure 24 PDU Connections 90 Figure 25 Terminal Block 90 Figure 26 Floor Planning Template 91 Figure 27 Weight Distribution Pad Locatio...

Page 14: ...e 57 Cleaning and Diagnostic Label Examples 170 Figure 58 Multi Homed Host Multi Homed SL8500 on Two Subnets 194 Figure 59 Multi Homed Host Multi Homed SL8500 Interfaces on Different Subnets 196 Figure 60 Single Interface Host and Multi Homed SL8500 198 Figure 61 Dual TCP IP Port 2A Service Connection 200 Figure 62 Partition Planning and Capacities 207 Figure 63 Partition Planning Example 210 Figu...

Page 15: ...endors 47 Table 15 Supported Tape Drives 50 Table 16 Media 51 Table 17 System Assurance Task Checklist 57 Table 18 Engagement Methodology 60 Table 19 Questions About the Customers Operating Systems 62 Table 20 System Configuration 63 Table 21 Questions About the Customers Applications 64 Table 22 Backup and Archive Software 65 Table 23 Network Management Software 65 Table 24 Library Attachment Sof...

Page 16: ...nal Library Module Order Numbers Required 119 Table 56 Expansion Module Order Numbers Optional 119 Table 57 Rail Order Numbers Required 119 Table 58 HandBot Order Numbers 120 Table 59 Service Safety Door Order Numbers 120 Table 60 Cartridge Access Port Order Numbers 120 Table 61 Touch Screen Operator Panel Order Numbers 121 Table 62 Accessory Rack Order Numbers 121 Table 63 Redundant Electronics O...

Page 17: ...53 Table 86 Tape Drive Comparison 158 Table 87 Media Domain and Media ID Designators 169 Table 88 EDP Trioptic Support 171 Table 89 Old versus New Terminology 177 Table 90 Comparisons Between PowderHorn and the SL8500 Library 180 Table 91 SL8500 Power Specifications 183 Table 92 Network IP Classes and Address Ranges 188 Table 93 Netmask Quick Reference 191 Table 94 Partitioned Capacities 207 Table...

Page 18: ...Tables xviii SL8500 Systems Assurance Guide July 2011 E24254 01 ...

Page 19: ... system Terminology and Usage The following terminology is used throughout this document and mean the same unless otherwise noted SL8500 modular library system SL8500 library SL8500 or just library Media cartridges tape cartridges volumes tape volumes or just tapes Tape drives or just drives Rail hardware and library storage module or LSM software Slots hardware and cells software Library complex ...

Page 20: ...N E24254 01 Revision M Web Site http www oracle com index html General information and links Documentation SL500 Manuals http www oracle com technetwork indexes documentation index html http download oracle com docs cd E19724 01 index html Search for technical documentation Download PDF HTML documents Order printed documents Downloads http www sun com download index jsp or http www oracle com tech...

Page 21: ...m 2 76 m 9 1 ft to 7 5 m 24 7 ft deep The basic library has slots for 1 448 cartridges and depending on the model and features selected one SL8500 library can store up to 10 088 tape cartridges with 64 tape drives Currently a Library Complex of 10 SL8500 libraries that connect together using pass thru ports PTPs can store over 100 000 customer usable data tape cartridges with up to 640 tape drives...

Page 22: ...pansion Modules SEM up to 5 modules per library See Capacities on page 7 5 Robotics Interface Module RIM only 1 module per library See Capacities on page 7 6 Pass thru Ports columns 6 and 6 See Pass thru Ports on page 22 7 Drive and Electronics Module DEM only 1 module per library 8 AC Power and Electronics Control Modules can have two modules per library 9 DC Power supplies can have up to 24 modu...

Page 23: ...cartridges from one rail to another Storage Expansion Modules The SL8500 library can accommodate up to five storage expansion modules callout 4 Each expansion module Increases the depth of the library by 95 25 cm 37 5 in see Physical Planning on page 84 Adds 1 728 customer usable data cartridge slots per expansion module see Library Walls Arrays and Slots on page 4 Robotics Interface Module The ro...

Page 24: ...ridge slot designations in an SL8500 library uses five parameters Library Rail Column Side Row L R C S W 1 Library Is the number of that library or within a library complex 2 Rail Rails are numbered top down from 1 4 with rail 1 being on top Each rail is considered a separate library storage module LSM LSMs are numbered 0 3 top down 3 Column Indicates the horizontal location of a tape cartridge re...

Page 25: ...een software ACSLS or HSC and hardware physical SL8500 addresses ACS Library Number of the specific library in a library complex ACS Note An ACS contains multiple SL8500 s in a library complex LSM LSM 0 LSM 1 LSM 2 LSM 3 Rail Rail 1 Rail 2 Rail 3 Rail 4 The SL8500 library has four rails that the HandBots travel which are numbered from top to bottom 1 4 one s based ACSLS and HSC considers each rail...

Page 26: ... 24 26 Three expansion modules RIM SEM SEM SEM CIM 2 7 8 15 16 23 24 31 32 34 Four expansion modules RIM SEM SEM SEM SEM CIM 2 7 8 15 16 23 24 31 32 39 40 42 Five expansion modules RIM SEM SEM SEM SEM SEM CIM 2 7 8 15 16 23 24 31 32 39 40 47 48 50 Panel 6 26 cells no inner wall Panel 2 54 cells Panel 3 54 cells Panel 4 26 cells no inner wall Panel 5 14 cells contains PTP Panel 7 26 cells no inner ...

Page 27: ... Demand While with RealTime Growth physical capacity can be pre installed and then activated when and as needed Expansion Modules and Library Capacities Adding expansion modules increase library physical capacity by 1 728 slots per module Figure 4 Expansion Modules and Physical Capacities 1448 No expansion modules 3176 One expansion module 4904 Two expansion modules 6632 Three expansion modules 83...

Page 28: ...alTime Growth also includes the capability to add pass thru ports dynamically while the library is operating Capacity on Demand Capacity on Demand is a non disruptive optional feature that allows the customer to add capacity to the library using previously installed yet inactive slots The SL8500 offers capacity on demand with slot upgrades in 100 250 500 and 1000 Slot increments Non disruptive Cap...

Page 29: ...data cartridge slots One expansion module 3 176 Two expansion modules 4 904 Three expansion modules 6 632 Four expansion modules 8 360 Five expansion modules maximum 10 088 Drive Electronics Module 0 Robotics Interface Module 200 Customer Interface Module 162 Base configuration per rail total 362 When adding expansion module each rail gets 432 additional data cartridge slots One expansion module 7...

Page 30: ...the main power cord and distributes AC power from the customer s branch circuit to the three DC power grids the electronics control module and the N 1 PDU The N 1 PDU provides AC power to an extra 48 VDC load sharing power supply on each of the three DC power grids plus an extra AC to DC converter for the Electronics Control Module If a single power supply fails there is still enough DC power avai...

Page 31: ...in an AC power source fails the second AC power source supplies power to the entire system except the operator panel if AC1 fails If a DC power supply fails there is still enough power available to keep the entire system operational until the power supply can be replaced This configuration provides power to the same components as N 1 plus Power for the additional 2N load sharing power supplies req...

Page 32: ...he four external AC power options which one should the customer use The following are guidelines that may help As stated before connecting to three phase power is highly recommended The single phase power option requires 3 circuits and uses 6 circuits for a 2N power configuration and redundancy This power option is provided for customers that do not have access to three phase power There are two t...

Page 33: ... 1 2 2 2 4 The DC power grids use load sharing power supplies Load sharing allows the output voltage of one supply to be monitored and adjusted by other supplies on the bus In effect each independent output voltage is adjusted so that all of the independent output voltages are the same to evenly distribute the load so if one output fails or is shorted it will not bring down the bus Table 6 explain...

Page 34: ...ing There are six holes provided for the conduit elbows that measure 2 875 cm 1 125 in in diameter The electrician should choose appropriate conduit and fittings for their application that will fit this The terminal block hole is 6 35 mm 0 250 in in diameter tin plating over brass and can accommodate up to 6 wire Wire Range is 6 mm 14 AWG Note AC input cable and wiring to the 2N PDU is not require...

Page 35: ...60P9W Delta plug 60 amp HBL460C9W Delta connector 60 amp L15 50 R NEMA Delta receptacle 250 V 50 Amp L15 50 P NEMA Delta plug 250 V 50 Amp Single phase minimum current requirement 24 Amps RMS Wye three phase minimum current requirement 24 Amps RMS Delta three phase minimum current requirement 40 Amps RMS Table 8 Circuit Breaker Ratings Type Option Panel Breaker Service Rating Connector PDU Breaker...

Page 36: ...ndBots Environmental monitoring circuits throughout the library HBT Card The HBT card is the tape drive controller responsible for translating commands from the library controller HBC card into unique drive commands that are transferred across differential RS 422 cables to the tape drives the TTI interface HBK Card The HBK card contains a flash memory that stores information about the library conf...

Page 37: ...rmware packages for the library SL8500 code for the library controller and associated library devices StorageTek Library Console application firmware SLConsole Also know as the Library Console Firmware Upgrade Upgrading firmware is a three step process Steps 1 and 2 can be done without interruption to library operation Step 3 requires an IPL of the library which may take about 10 minutes 1 Downloa...

Page 38: ...ots can audit the library quicker than four HandBots Physical audit Physical audits are when the HandBots Scan the cartridge locations in the library Verify the volumes Update the HBC card inventory Set the status of the cartridge location to true Verified audit Verified audits are invoked from the Library Console and validate the status of a specific cartridge slot or range of slots Virtual audit...

Page 39: ... Rail Assembly 4 HandBots one per rail 8 HandBots two per rail Rail and brush assemblies Z mechanism for vertical motion of the hand Wrist mechanism for horizontal motion Digital vision system for targeting Barcode scanner for reading volume IDs VOLID cartridge labels Proximity sensor for detecting empty cells Worm drive gripper mechanism for gripping the sides of the cartridges To optimize system...

Page 40: ... be skipped Currently the middle magazine cannot be missing if both the upper and lower or magazines are installed If the HandBot adjacent to the CAP is inoperative that portion of the CAP is inaccessible Figure 9 Cartridge Access Port Architecture of the CAP Consists of 39 slots three magazines with 13 slots each Spans across three rails 2 3 and 4 LSMs 1 2 and 3 There is no adjacent CAP section f...

Page 41: ...hru port feature that moves cartridges between libraries Figure 10 Elevators Considerations for the elevators include Elevators provide vertical pass thru operations between rails within the same library Each of the four rails share the resources of the two elevators Both elevators are located in the front of the library between the front access doors and the Service Safety Door Elevator Elevator ...

Page 42: ...en viewed from the front However the library complex can grow in the other direction to the right but this requires a disruption to the system to renumber the LSMs and reconfigure the management software The following are highlights about the PTP feature All SL8500 libraries come equipped and ready for the addition of the PTP frame and feature no additional walls are needed Power for the PTPs come...

Page 43: ...required the pass thru port mechanism slides out of the frame from the rear of the library not affecting library operations While the home library provides power and communications to the PTP mechanism either library can initiate a pass thru operation The following terms and definitions apply to SL8500 PTP operations Home library Provides power signal and control lines to the PTP mechanisms This i...

Page 44: ...es remote high quality audio and video This feature contains Two cameras that mount in the upper frame of the front access door one on each side of the library Monitoring software PC requirements Windows 2000 XP ME or 98SE CPU Pentium III 800 MHz or above Internet Explorer 5 x or above for the Web Browser ActiveX Memory Size 128 MB or above GA card resolution 800 x 600 or above Dimensions Length W...

Page 45: ...itself is mounted on slides rated for 80 kg 175 lb The recommended safe load is 64 kg 140 lb Rack mounting Components must be able to function in a vertical orientation Heavy components such as Fibre Channel switches must have threaded holes in the sides to attach rack slides Light weight components such as Ethernet switches may be mounted with a bracket Thermal requirements Maximum power dissipat...

Page 46: ... keypad that has 2 buttons 8 LEDs and two locks The two buttons open and close the CAPs The eight LEDs indicate library activity and status The two safety locks allow the service representatives to place the library in maintenance mode Figure 13 Keypad 1 Emergency robotics stop switch 2 Left service safety door key 3 CAP A button 4 Library active indicator 5 CAP B button 6 Service required indicat...

Page 47: ...e This panel consists of a flat screen display with a touchable interface and a panel mounted personal computer Through this panel all of the library instructions diagnostics library status library and drive monitoring and functional information can be accessed Table 10 Library Console Remote Operator Panel Requirements Requirement Windows 2000 Solaris Minimum total system RAM 256 MB 256 MB Minimu...

Page 48: ...esentative to safely replace a failing front frame component such as a HandBot CAP or elevator while the library remains fully operational Important Service mode is not permitted by an operator Only qualified service representatives with a service mode key can initiate service Note Although optional having a service safety door with a four HandBot configuration also allows the service representati...

Page 49: ...e HBC card for host to library communications Ports 2A and 2B Port 2A provides the Dual TCP IP connection this is an optional feature for SL8500 libraries Port 2B provides the primary host connection this is the standard connection for SL8500 libraries Both ports comply with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers standard IEEE 802 3 for Ethernet networks Both ports are capable of au...

Page 50: ...dations A private network connection to an Ethernet hub or switch is recommended for maximum throughput and minimum resource contention When implementing the Dual TCP IP feature it is strongly recommended that you and the system administrator work closely together to define the configuration The simplest topology private network connections to a hub or switch is often the best solution Simplificat...

Page 51: ... is provided in the network design Supports Single host library management software ACSLS or HSC Partitioned See page 35 Port 2B primary Port 2A optional FRS_3 7x Optional Feature Supports Dual TCP IP feature Supports Dual host library management software ACSLS and or HSC Multi Host See page 36 Port 2B primary Port 2A optional FRS_3 95 Optional Feature Provides up to four separate paths for host c...

Page 52: ...dules of an adjacent library Each PTP frame has four separate mechanisms that can pass up to two cartridges per LSM between the libraries at once Currently an SL8500 Library Complex can support up to 10 libraries connected together using nine Pass thru Ports Requirements The requirements include the following levels or higher Library firmware of FRS_6 x StorageTek Library Console FRS_2 00 ACSLS 7 ...

Page 53: ...e Port 2B provides the primary connection the standard connection The Dual TCP IP feature provides two public network interfaces to the library and or library complex Requirements Requirements include the following levels or higher Library firmware of FRS_3 08 StorageTek Library Console FRS_x xx ACSLS 7 1 or NCS 6 0 or 6 1 Note Upgrading library firmware can be disruptive to customer operations Sc...

Page 54: ... routing and possibly assign policies for that port 2A using the command line interface Note Port 2B is the default port for the library no routing tables are required when connecting to that port See Host Connections on page 220 for more information The ports need to be on different Layer 2 broadcast domains3 Description IP Address Port 2B Host name to Port 2B HBC Card Port 2B Gateway Port 2B Net...

Page 55: ...h PUT0701 ACSLS HA 2 also requires PTF 6514766 and NCS NearLine Control Solution Version 6 1 HSC MVS Version 6 1 with PTF L1H13GW and L1H13JK HSC VM Version 6 1 with PTF L1H13GX and L1H13JJ Note Upgrading library firmware can be disruptive to customer operations Schedule time with the customer to perform this upgrade Hosts without the latest level of software ACSLS or HSC or without the latest PUT...

Page 56: ...14766 or NCS NearLine Control Solution Version 6 1 HSC MVS Version 6 1 with PTF L1H13GW and L1H13JK HSC VM Version 6 1 with PTF L1H13GX and L1H13JJ Note Upgrading library firmware can be disruptive to customer operations Schedule time with the customer to perform this upgrade Hosts without the latest level of software ACSLS or HSC or without the latest PUTs and PTFs will not be able to use multipl...

Page 57: ...aries continue over the other subnets When connecting an interface to Port 2A a service representative must configure routing and possibly assign policies for that port using the command line interface Port 2B is the preferred port for host attachments to the library no routing tables are required when connecting to that port The ports need to be on different Layer 2 broadcast domains Description ...

Page 58: ... libraries in the complex need to be equipped with the Redundant Electronics feature Requirements Requirements include the following levels or higher Library firmware FRS_6 00 Library Console at Version FRS_4 75 2N Power configuration required ACSLS Automated Control Solution Library Software ACSLS 7 3 1u is the upgrade or PUT for redundant electronic support ACSLS 7 3 1r is the full release to be...

Page 59: ...down time of the library and operating system Preparation For full redundancy two things not included within the redundant electronics conversion bill must be done first to prepare the library Upgrade of the control software ACSLS or HSC Upgrade of the firmware FRS_6 0 The third sequence may be done depending upon you library s availability AC Power The 2N power configuration supplies the library ...

Page 60: ...ace to Port 2A a service representative must configure the routing and possibly assign policies for that port 2A using the command line interface Note Port 2B is the default port for the library no routing tables are required when connecting to that port See Host Connections on page 220 for more information Description IP Address HBC 1 Port 2B Library Software Version Host name to Port 2B HBC Card...

Page 61: ...anagement software components control the library manage the volume database location and attribute information plus command activities such as mounts dismounts enters and ejects Note The same library management software the customer currently has and is familiar with can be upgraded to support the SL8500 library Table 12 Library Software Compatibility Matrix Product Required Version1 or higher AC...

Page 62: ... an SL8500 library is in a configuration with an MVS host the host must run a version of the StorageTek Host Software Component HSC along with the Storage Management Component SMC to Influence allocations Intercept mount and dismount messages Receive requests from the interface and translates them into commands Minimum Level of Support HSC 6 0 with additional PTFs4 or higher is required for the SL...

Page 63: ...complement the physical tape and library products The server disk and software provide a buffer or cache between the operating systems and the tape drives for storage in a library HSC 6 0 and 6 1 currently support 43 panels The following PTFs are needed to allow support for up to 67 panels five expansion modules SOS6000 L1H122N SOS6100 L1H121Z SMS6000 L1H122M SMS6100 L1H121Y For customers using Ex...

Page 64: ...ExHPDM software moves blocks of data in parallel from several concurrently executing MVS application programs The data from the application programs is buffered into 256 KB tape block sizes in the application program s address space and the 256 KB blocks are interleaved onto single or multiple tape volumes Expert Library Manager Expert Library Manager ExLM software manages the contents of library ...

Page 65: ...m the site s tape management system Tabular performance and exception reports are generated directly from this database for display in the MVS environment For ExPR MVS all processes are controlled by a batch task interface ExPR PC which resides on one or more PCs is a Windows application that manages user customized subsets of the mainframe database on the PC Data that is transferred from the main...

Page 66: ...l Client System Component MVS CSC provides client functions and communications between an MVS host and the Library Control System LCS on a non MVS host MVS CSC allows MVS clients to perform automatic tape handling on a library in addition to sharing multiple host systems MVS CSC communicates with LibraryStation in an MVS only environment or the SMC with an HTTP server to provide communication betw...

Page 67: ... Veritas BackupExec 11 0 and Netbackup 6 0 6 5 On different platforms such as HP HP UX IBM AIX Linux both Red Hat and Suse Microsoft Windows Solaris Note Not every application is tested on every platform or platform version Check with a StorageTek Representative Application Vendor and the Interoperability Tool at https extranet stortek com interop interop to make sure the selected solution is supp...

Page 68: ...d for proprietary information Because this version supports encryption and stronger user identification it is the preferred protocol for proprietary data Figure 19 is a simple network block diagram that identifies the locations of the SNMP software application This figure also identifies examples of IP addresses Ethernet connections Management Information Base MIB locations Library controller HBC ...

Page 69: ... When working with your customer it is important that you keep the security of proprietary information as your first consideration Management Information Base The MIB is a viewable document that contains descriptions about the characteristics for a managed device These characteristics are the functional elements for that device which can be monitored using SNMP software Note SL8500 libraries imple...

Page 70: ...s Connection or Enterprise Systems Connectivity ESCON an IBM fiber optic channel technology that supports half duplex data transfers up to 200 Mb s T9840 A B C D StorageTek T9840 are access centric tape drives that are ideal for applications that demand high data throughput and fast recall These drives use a dual Hub cartridge with transfer rates and capacities of Fibre Channel FICON ESCON Note Fi...

Page 71: ...racters the last two of which are the required Media ID Domain and the Media ID Type characters LTO Uses labels with eight characters the last two of which are the required Media ID Domain and the Media ID Type characters SDLT Uses labels with seven characters the last of which is the required media ID character with an implied domain type of 1 Media ID Labels The use of media ID labels allows Sto...

Page 72: ... press the switch again to reset it Door Switches The library has four front door switches on the Customer Interface Module that monitor the state of the front access doors should a door be opened without using service mode these switches remove power from the robotics Smoke Detection In the event of smoke in or around the library a photo electric smoke detector mounted in the upper right section ...

Page 73: ...ling component in the front of the library needs to be replaced The service safety door moves either to the left or right depending upon which maintenance lock is opened When the maintenance key is inserted into its lock and turned the safety door separates the forward maintenance area from the library interior This allows the service representative to safely replace a failing front frame componen...

Page 74: ...national deviations by TUV Rheinland Electromagnetic Configuration used for verification and compliance is an SL8500 Modular Library with a TCP IP connection and 4 to 64 tape drives Federal Communications Commission FCC in compliance to the requirements of FCC 47 Part15 Subpart B and Unintentional Radiators Class A Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI Japan in compliance to VCCI Class A...

Page 75: ...safety regulations a label on each StorageTek Fibre Channel product identifies the laser class of the product and the place and date of the manufacturer The label appears on top of a Fibre Channel tape drive and near the Fibre Channel connectors on a Fibre Channel tape library A copy of the label is shown here The following translations are for users in Finland and Sweden who wish to identify lase...

Page 76: ...Introduction 56 SL8500 Systems Assurance Guide July 2011 E24254 01 ...

Page 77: ...urance Planning Meetings The purpose of the system assurance planning meetings are to Introduce the customer to the SL8500 Library Explain the system assurance process and establish the team Identify and define the customer requirements Identify the customer configurations Complete the order Prepare for the installation and implementation Table 17 System Assurance Task Checklist Task Completed Int...

Page 78: ...ct Name Title Telephone Number FAX Number Cell Phone Pager E mail Address Systems Administrator or other Name Title Telephone Number FAX Number Cell Phone Pager E mail Address Network Administrator or other Name Title Telephone Number FAX Number Cell Phone Pager E mail Address Facilities Manager or other Name Title Telephone Number FAX Number Cell Phone Pager E mail Address ...

Page 79: ...Title Telephone Number FAX Number Cell Phone Pager E mail Address Systems Engineer or other Name Title Telephone Number FAX Number Cell Phone Pager E mail Address Installation Coordinator or other Name Title Telephone Number FAX Number Cell Phone Pager E mail Address Professional Services Representative or other Name Title Telephone Number FAX Number Cell Phone Pager E mail Address ...

Page 80: ...neers and Professional Services Engineers plus qualified and approved partners following this methodology allows us to work together provide consistent documentation for each engagement and to ensure both customer satisfaction and overall sales success The information in the following chapters is intended to help you Table 18 Engagement Methodology Action Refer to Ask the right questions Chapter 3...

Page 81: ...ifferent network components support each other Check out the Interoperability Tool at https interop central sun com interop interop The Interop Tool is designed for connectivity information on all supported products regardless of the company or vendor branding The configurations listed are reflective of the most up to date information reported from various sources including testing labs and our te...

Page 82: ...stems Question Answer 1 How many and what types of operating systems or platforms does the customer have Open Systems Windows 2000 NT Make Model Quantity UNIX Solaris AIX HP UX Make Model Quantity Linux Make Model Quantity Mainframe MVS Make Model Quantity VM Make Model Quantity Other Specify Make Model Quantity 2 Are there plans for New purchases Future upgrades If so what 3 How many systems serv...

Page 83: ...l HBA Firmware Versions Switch Port Numbers Switch Make Model ESCD and HCD support ESCON Director Make Model ESCON Manager FICON support EREP Ports System ___________________ Processor _____ Processor _____ Vendor Make Model Operating System Version Number Patch Level Number of Channels IP Address HBA Vendor Model HBA Firmware Versions Switch Port Numbers Switch Make Model ESCD and HCD support ESC...

Page 84: ...rformed and when Full Incremental Differential 5 How many hours are available for Full backups Daily Backups 6 How much data is backed up Per day Per week Per month 7 How much data changes daily 8 Are backup windows being met 9 How long does it actually take 10 How long should a backup take 11 Is a different backup schedule needed 12 How long does the customer keep the different levels of backed u...

Page 85: ...Omniback ASM UNIX ASM NT ASM OS 390 E Mail Archive Other Specify Other Specify Table 23 Network Management Software Selection Type of Network Management Version Symantec Veritas IBM Tivoli NetView HP OpenView HP SUNNet Horizon Library Monitor RMS GSM Other Specify Other Specify Table 24 Library Attachment Software Selection Type of Library Attachment Version HSC ACSLS ACSLS HA Direct SCSI Fibre Ch...

Page 86: ...ling write to operator WTO Exit If yes explain Does the customer use Data Facility System Managed Storage DF SMS If yes explain Does the customer use JES3 only Will JES3 setup control the tape drives Refer to the JES3 section in the HSC System Programmers Guide Does the customer have any software products that modify DETACH message DIAGNOSE IUCV DASD BLOCKIO RSCS What are the major bottlenecks in ...

Page 87: ...olaris 2 6 If yes which release of ACSLS is installed Has the library control system been identified as a node on the Ethernet network What is the internet IP address of the library control system What is the network host name of the library control system Does the customer intend to run other applications on the same platform as ACSLS Note If the UNIX platform is intended to run co host applicati...

Page 88: ... backup If not how much does 6 Are additional storage devices needed 7 What Data Base Management Systems DBMS s does the customer have 8 What types of databases need backups 9 What is the size of the smallest database 10 What is the size of the largest database 11 How often does the customer backup each database 12 What type of data is the customer backing up 13 How valuable is the data in each da...

Page 89: ...eplacing existing StorageTek libraries Yes No If so what are the module numbers _______________ Tape Drives See Appendix C for information about tape drives Does the customer have existing StorageTek tape drives Yes No Does the customer need more tape drives Yes No What types of drives are needed ___________________ Table 28 Existing Libraries Libraries Description Quantity Manufacturer Make Model...

Page 90: ... Yes No Table 30 Existing Tape Drives Tape Drives Description Quantity Manufacturer Make Model Manufacturer Make Model Manufacturer Make Model Table 31 Existing Tape Cartridges Tape Cartridges Description Quantity Data Cartridge Type Manufacturer Data Cartridge Type Manufacturer Data Cartridge Type Manufacturer Data Cartridge Type Manufacturer Cleaning Cartridge Type Manufacturer Cleaning Cartridg...

Page 91: ...onnections of hubs and switches Yes No Are there remote connections to hubs and switches Yes No Is this a campus network Yes No Are trunk cables used Yes No Are patch panels used Yes No Table 32 Fibre Channel Switches Information Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Manufacturer Make Model Software version Speed Number of Ports Port types GBIC Module types Number of Open Ports IP Addresses IP Addresses Tabl...

Page 92: ... Status Port 10 Connection and Status Port 11 Connection and Status Port 12 Connection and Status Port 13 Connection and Status Port 14 Connection and Status Port 15 Connection and Status Port 16 Connection and Status Port 17 Connection and Status Port 18 Connection and Status Port 19 Connection and Status Port 20 Connection and Status Port 21 Connection and Status Port 22 Connection and Status Po...

Page 93: ... used ____________ ST MTP ESCON MTRJ Are couplers used Yes No Are adapters used Yes No Are standard or custom ESCON jumper cables used Std Custom Are there any FICON Bridge Ports Yes No Are Fibre Transport Services used with trunk cables Yes No Table 35 ESCON Directors Information Director 1 Director 2 Director 3 Manufacturer Make Model Software version Ports per card Number of LED ports Number of...

Page 94: ...How many FICON Directors does the customer have __________ Are cascaded directors used to extend distance Yes No Are patch panels used Yes No How many ports ____________ Are trunk cables used Yes No How many __________ What type of connectors are used ____________ Table 36 FICON Director Worksheet FICON Director Worksheet Manufacturer Type Model HCD Switch ID Director Domain ID Cascaded Directors ...

Page 95: ...nnectors Type Connector Length Quantity 9 Micron fiber optic LC to LC LC to SC Other specify 50 Micron fiber optic LC to LC LC to SC LC to ST Other specify 62 5 Micron fiber optic SC to SC Other specify ESCON Duplex Duplex to ST FICON LC to LC LC to SC LC to ST Other specify MT RJ MT to MT MT to Duplex MT to ST Other specify Copper DB 9 HSSDC Ethernet CAT5E RS 232 Other specify ...

Page 96: ... the content of an SL8500 library see Appendix A Content Management and Appendix H Partitioning Using Figure 21 as an example the following pages provide space that you can use to help plan the content of an SL8500 library Make additional copies of these sheets as necessary Figure 21 Content Management Plan ...

Page 97: ...E24254 01 Chapter 3 Site Survey Forms 77 Site Survey Forms Figure 21 Content Management Plan ...

Page 98: ...Site Survey Forms 78 SL8500 Systems Assurance Guide July 2011 E24254 01 Figure 21 Content Management Plan ...

Page 99: ...ere will the equipment be delivered Yes No If a delivery dock is available what are the hours of operation ___________ Are there street or alley limitations that may hinder the delivery Limited access one way traffic truck size Yes No Is the dock close to the computer room where the equipment will be installed If no how far does the equipment need to be moved Yes No Distance ____________ Is an ele...

Page 100: ...or been laser leveled Yes No Yes No It is recommended that the floor be laser leveled before receiving any equipment Does the customer have floor tile cut outs available for AC power Interface cables and vented floor tiles See Floor Cutouts on page 94 Yes No Cutouts are placed at the rear corners of the Drive and Electronics Module Vented tiles should be placed in front of the library not under it...

Page 101: ...o Depending on the configuration there may be up to 20 pallets worth of packing material Is there concern about Seismic or Earthquake ratings for the SL8500 Yes No See the statement about Seismic or Earthquake Ratings on page 86 Does the site take precautions to guard against Airborne Contamination Yes No ISO 14644 1 Class 8 or 9 environment See Airborne Contaminants Is the computer room cooled wi...

Page 102: ...d a cable plan Yes No Have you determined the type of and number of cables required Ethernet Host connections Fibre Channel Data path or Host FICON or ESCON Data path Yes No Each electronics control module provides two Ethernet connections for host communications Each tape drive needs an interface connection data path some can support two connections dual port Is the customer prepared to supply Et...

Page 103: ...stomer want or need a Fire Suppression system For the library For the computer room Yes No Yes No For more information visit http mysales central public clientsolutions Are media conversions required Such as going from an older technology to a newer one Yes No Is the customer moving existing products and services to an SL8500 library Yes No Are Professional Services required for Assessments and Mi...

Page 104: ... kg 2 725 lb 1 825 lb 1 775 lb 1 700 lb Individual modules empty 2 Drive and Electronics3 5 Robotics Interface3 Storage Expansion3 Customer Interface4 590 kg 352 kg 386 kg 556 kg 1 300 lb 775 lb 850 lb 1 225 lb 1 Full All tape drives DC power supplies and cartridges with 2N power four robots doors and facade 2 Empty Base library configuration with N 1 power and four robots without tape drives or t...

Page 105: ... 0 kW maximum loading or 13 7 kVA kVA kWatts Power factor Power factor for the SL8500 is 0 95 Maximum loading includes 64 tape drives 4 fully loaded racks 8 HandBots all the front frame components CAPs service door and elevators plus redundant control modules Table 41 Environmental Definitions British thermal unit Btu A measure of the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound o...

Page 106: ...robot on each level one rack module and the electronic control module This would require 33 30m3 min 1176 ft3 min The layout of the data center should account for the cooling requirements of SL8500 as well as other equipment in the center possibly through the concept of having a cool aisle and hot aisle in accordance with environmental best practices and controls Seismic or Earthquake Ratings The ...

Page 107: ...orrosion and cause failure in electronic components Gaseous contaminants are a particular concern in a computer room because of the sensitivity of the hardware The following table lists some recommendations for gaseous limits Table 43 Gas Limit Recommendations Chemical Name Formula ASHRAE OSHA PEL ACGIH NIOSH Acetic Acid CH3COOH Not defined 10 ppm Not defined Not defined Ammonia NH 3500 µg m3 350 ...

Page 108: ... rated for 80 kg 175 lb Safe load is 64 kg 140 lb Mounting hardware equipment in the rack Components must function in a vertical position Rails are not provided use the mounting hardware supplied by the manufacturer Height Width Depth Mount points 48 25 cm 19 in 27 3 cm 10 75 in including power strip 72 cm 28 in safe length is 66 cm 26 in 72 4 cm 28 5 in between mounting points Thermal requirement...

Page 109: ...th Weight Drive tray only 10 8 cm 4 25 in 16 5 cm 6 5 in 85 cm 33 5 in 4 3 kg 9 5 lb Figure 23 Drive Tray Table 46 Tape Drive Weights Drive Type Tape Drive Weight with drive tray T9840 8 2 kg 18 0 lb T9940 11 kg 24 3 lb T10000 9 4 kg 20 75 lb LTO 6 9 kg 15 lb SDLT 6 7 kg 14 8 lb Table 47 Cartridge Tape Weights Drive Type Cartridge Tape Weight T9x40 262 g 9 2 oz 0 26 kg 0 57 lb T10000 264 g 9 31 oz...

Page 110: ... elbow down fitting There are six holes provided for the conduit elbows that measure 2 875 cm 1 125 in in diameter The electrician should choose appropriate conduit and fittings for their application that will fit this Figure 24 shows the power distribution connections Figure 25 shows the type of terminal block used Figure 24 PDU Connections Figure 25 Terminal Block Note The terminal block hole is...

Page 111: ...ession nozzle locator 2 per module Cable cutouts power and data rear service area Cartridge access ports front service area When the template is in place you can mark the locations of the Outside dimensions and placement of any module frame edge Service areas front and rear Leveler pad edges and bolts the hole in the pad is where the bolt goes AC power cutouts floor and ceiling Data cable cutouts ...

Page 112: ...gated plastic The customer s floor must be capable of supporting 454 kg 1 000 lb per each weight distribution pad These pads measure 4 inches by 8 inches The weight represents the modules plus a factor of safety to accommodate torque values installation procedures and component variances 1 Weight distribution pad 2 1 4 in Allen wrench for height adjustment bolts Figure 27 Weight Distribution Pad L...

Page 113: ...rage expansion modules Because the HandBots travel along rails the library must be adjusted for the rails to be on the same plane co planar Some customer floors may contain slight slopes in them despite the laser leveling requirement and these variations must be taken into account These variations cannot exceed 28 mm 0 8 mm 1 1 in 0 0325 in throughout the length of the library Figure 28 illustrate...

Page 114: ...rners of the Drive and Electronics Module Note You can also route cables from the ceiling See Cable Routes on page 95 Figure 29 Floor Cutouts for Power and Signal Cables 1 7 6 cm 3 in 2 10 7 cm 4 2 in 3 1 59 cm 0 625 in 4 25 4 cm 10 in Interface cables 5 25 4 cm 10 in Interface cables 6 167 6 cm 66 in Frame with no covers 7 29 8 cm 11 75 in Power supply cables Note The recommended rough in AC feed...

Page 115: ... shows guidelines for internal cable or conduit routing Remember when routing cables or conduit inside the library make sure they do not interfere with the removal and replacement of any components such as the DC power supplies tilting open the electronics control module sliding out the tape drives or the accessory racks or rack equipment Figure 30 Cabling Routing Left Rear Door Notch Dimensions R...

Page 116: ...ons to the AC power supply from above the library If the fire suppression cutouts are being used an additional cutout in the frame C D is needed to route conduit or cables to the AC power supply Optional routing D 4 may be used for clearance however rigid conduit needs to change to flexible for the Tape Drive DC power supply grid Obstructions to Avoid 1 HBS and internal switches 2 Accessory racks ...

Page 117: ...al method is to remove the clamps for clearance lift the upper modules up and slide them over the lower modules This requires four people to accomplish one person on each corner Caution Overhead hazard Make sure that sprinkler heads sensors and other equipment that may hang from the ceiling are not interfered with when you install the upper modules Figure 32 Upper Module Installation Recommended M...

Page 118: ...iling required to install side covers front and rear doors and the upper modules To calculate maximum height and installation clearances use the library height range and add the overhead clearance Figure 33 Minimum and Maximum Height Specifications 1 Customer floor 2 Adjustment range between floor and library minimum 1 9 cm 0 75 in maximum 4 7 cm 1 85 in 3 Bottom of the library module floor Table ...

Page 119: ...ule Figure 34 Drive and Electronics Module Planning Rack modules 1 to 4 Racks 2 and 4 get power from PDU 1 Racks 1 and 3 get power from PDU 2 2N required Tape Drives 1 to 64 Each rail has 16 drives Each rail is an LSM DC power supplies Minimum required DCPS slots are 1 2 and 3 for drives 6 and 17 for the HandBots AC Power 1 and 2 1 Primary PDU 2 N 1 or 2N PDU ECM 1 and 2 1 Primary 2 Redundant ...

Page 120: ...ations 7 Yellow LED indicates which controller is in standby mode in a redundant configuration 8 Red LED indicates that the Library Controller has detected a failure 9 Blue LED is the Hot Swap indicator When on it indicates the controller card can safely be removed 10 RS232 Serial Port provides a command line interface CLI for service representatives 11 RS232 Serial Port is reserved for engineerin...

Page 121: ...l switches and Ethernet hubs in the rack space of the SL8500 library with 16 tape drives Remember Every tape drive needs an interface cable Not all tape drives require an Ethernet cable When ordering cables plan for 1 2 m 3 7 ft of slack cable for routing Make sure you have the correct tape drive and cartridge tape associated for every LSM in the library to support mixed media Any Cartridge Any Ti...

Page 122: ...er is restored to the library by resetting the AC circuit breakers on the power distribution units Figure 37 Fire Suppression Ceiling Access Viewed from the top of the library 1 Drive and Electronics Module A 130 5 cm 51 4 in B 117 9 cm 46 4 in C 49 3 cm 19 4 in D 45 5 cm 17 9 in E 5 0 cm 2 0 in 2 Robotics Interface Module F 134 4 cm 52 9 in 3 Storage Expansion Module G 171 7 cm 67 6 in H 232 7 cm...

Page 123: ...0 00 or higher current is FRS_2 52 Library Console FRS_2 00 such as 2 16 ACSLS 7 1 plus PUT0501 for Near Continuous Operation HSC 6 0 plus PTFs minimum or HSC 6 1 which added Near Continuous Operation NCO Figure 38 Pass thru Port Planning Example Example A Example B In this example adding another library C to the left of the library complex increases the LSM numbering sequentially This is the pref...

Page 124: ...on Directions for use of the password are supplied in the SL8500 Modular Library System Installation Manual PN 96138 Also visit http sunsolve sun com for more information Installing the Library Console The Library Console is a software application that provides all of the functions to test monitor and operate the library You should also obtain and activate this software before installing the libra...

Page 125: ...om the dock to the computer room Removing packaging material when floor space is limited Lifting requirements of 40 kg 85 lb to attach upper frame assemblies Configuring the library and up to 64 drives with switches and cables Installation tips for these situations are supplied in the Installation Manual Power Keep in mind the following power considerations 1 A qualified electrician is required to...

Page 126: ...remely important because up to six modules may be joined together linearly If you are not within a 25 mm 1 in height condition between the first and second module this will result in a 152 mm 6 in condition at the last module Out of plane conditions will cause binding premature wear and damage to the HandBots Construction Area The minimum working area not including the space required for the palle...

Page 127: ...me jacks with handles adjustable jack 313880803 Pawl adjustment tool 314801802 Tool bag 24100254 Torx screwdriver and bits 4850 3 8 in drive ratchet wrench 3010420130 6 in extension for 3 8 in drive ratchet 3010420624 3 4 in socket for 3 8 in drive ratchet 24100036 3 8 in socket for 3 8 in drive ratchet 24100251 9 16 in socket for 3 8 in drive ratchet 3010420467 1 4 in hex Allen on 3 8 in drive 30...

Page 128: ...Array Extraction Tool PN 24100275 Figure 39 Rack Stops Per Library Expansion Modules Rack Stops Per Rail Total Rack Stops Per Library Quantity of PN 418626901 0 1 15 1 1 1 15 1 2 1 15 1 3 1 15 1 4 5 80 5 5 6 95 6 Both special tools have been distributed to regional depots and can be ordered and checked out as typically done for spare parts PN 418644901 rack alignment tool kit PN 419894001 original...

Page 129: ...92 cm 36 in 185 cm 73 in 4 Upper Robotics Interface Module 91 kg 200 lb 76 cm 30 in 92 cm 36 in 185 cm 73 in 4a Storage Expansion Module 327 kg 720 lb 122 cm 48 in 102 cm 40 in 246 cm 97 in 5 Customer Interface Module 319 kg 703 lb 122 cm 48 in 82 cm 32 in 246 cm 97 in 6 Z frame 145 kg 320 lb 76 cm 30 in 64 cm 25 in 246 cm 97 in 7 Basic library rails 100 kg 220 lb 33 cm 13 in 112 cm 44 in 125 cm 4...

Page 130: ...ips with pallet 7A 9 kg 20 lb 8 cm 3 in 44 cm 17 in 196 cm 77 in Copper Kit for Rails 114 inch Ships with pallet 7B 12 kg 25 lb 8 cm 3 in 92 cm 36 in 178 cm 70 in Copper Kit for Rails 114inch Ships with pallet 7C 14 kg 30 lb 8 cm 3 in 92 cm 36 in 178 cm 70 in Drive Bay Ships on a pallet 37 kg 80 lb 94 cm 36 in 59 cm 23 in 83 cm 32 in HBS 5 kg 10 lb 16 cm 6 in 26 cm 10 in 61 cm 24 in Op Panel Displ...

Page 131: ... specifications are Height 58 5 cm 23 in Width 168 cm 66 in Depth 76 cm 30 in Weight 37 kg 80 lb Pallet 2 Note Removing the drive bay from the upper module makes it easier to lift and move Caution The lower module is the heaviest module in the library Height 173 cm 68 in Width 168 cm 66 in Depth 76 cm 30 in Weight 386 kg 850 lb Pallet 1 Robotics Interface Module This module comes in two parts The ...

Page 132: ...evator and turntable assemblies The dimensions of the Z frame are Height 227 3 cm 89 5 in Width 44 5 cm 17 5 in Depth 51 cm 20 in Pallet 6 Caution The Z frame weighs 77 kg 170 lb Note Allow 3 m 10 ft of space at the end of the box or pallet to unpack these components Floor Height 167 6 cm 66 in Width 94 6 cm 37 25 in Depth 3 8 cm 1 5 in Pallet 5 Ceiling roof Height 167 cm 65 75 in Width 95 25 cm 3...

Page 133: ... and Right Walls Height 231 cm 91 in Width 186 7 cm 73 5 in Depth 4 4 cm 1 75 in Pallet 4 Doors Pallet 9 Front Height 231 cm 91 in Width 61 5 and 66 cm 24 25 and 26 in Depth 8 25 cm 3 25 in Rear access Height 231 cm 91 in Width 85 7 cm 33 75 in Depth 10 cm 4 in Rack assemblies Height 48 26 cm 19 in Width 33 65 38 cm 13 25 15 in Depth 72 5 cm 28 5 in Rails are composed of five major parts And depen...

Page 134: ...on See Installation Tools on page 106 for a list of tools Figure 41 shows two ways to position the adjustable jack Figure 40 Adjustable Jack 1 Wheels or bearings 2 Frame 3 Adjustment bar 4 Adjustment crank location 5 Floor Figure 41 Jack Positioning Shown in position to move the lower Drive and Electronics Module Notice the clearance below the module Shown in position to move or adjust the locatio...

Page 135: ...nd re assemble it If the library is to be moved within the room you must then Disconnect all power and signal cables to the library and drives Remove all drives Remove all equipment racks Remove all arrays and cartridges Disconnect all cables between the modules Physically separate the modules Remove arrays to accommodate inserting the roller assemblies Attach roller assemblies to each module to m...

Page 136: ...needs to be completed Visit https onestopwiki sfbay index and https onestopwiki sfbay index php title SDP_Support_Tools This configurator assists you with Creating a Bill of Materials BOM that is required for the SDP installation Provides you with a link to Software Manufacturing and Distribution Lists instructions for locating the SDP Software Kit Ask your local logistics personnel to order the p...

Page 137: ...E24254 01 Chapter 4 Site Preparation 117 Site Preparation ...

Page 138: ...Site Preparation 118 SL8500 Systems Assurance Guide July 2011 E24254 01 ...

Page 139: ...rt the ordering process consists of 1 Decide upon the physical configuration base library and any expansion modules 2 Add any of the hardware options 3 Specify the power options to support the configuration 4 Choose any software options 5 Select the a Type of library management software b Type and quantity of tape drives and media cartridge tapes c Supporting cables and network equipment Figure 42...

Page 140: ... on page 123 Tape Drives on page 129 Accessory Racks on page 121 Redundant Electronics on page 121 Cartridge Access Ports on page 120 Touch Screen Operator Control Panel on page 121 WebCam Monitoring on page 122 HandBots on page 120 Activated Slot Capacity on page 127 Physical Configuration on Service Safety Door on page 120 Tape Drives on page 129 HandBot Power Supplies on page 124 Keypad on page...

Page 141: ...undle includes 1 000 activated slots Table 55 Additional Library Module Order Numbers Required Order Number Description SL8500 BASEASY Z N Base module assembly SL8500 BSEARRAY N Base machine array SL8500 CIM Z N CIM assembly SL8500 CVR Z N Cover group SL8500 ZFRAME Z N Z frame assembly Table 56 Expansion Module Order Numbers Optional Order Number Description XSL8500 EXP FRZ N Expansion frame Table...

Page 142: ...eplaced This safety door is required to support redundant eight HandBots and optional to support four HandBots Cartridge Access Ports The library includes one 39 slot cartridge access port CAP with an optional feature to add a second 39 slot CAP Note A second HBZ card must be ordered to support a second 39 slot CAP Table 58 HandBot Order Numbers Order Number Description XSL8500 4BOT Z N 4 HandBots...

Page 143: ...acks to be installed in the Drive and Electronics Module These racks are oriented so the components mount vertically instead of horizontally and can hold up to 6Us 1u 1 75 inches of equipment such as switches hubs and servers Note Equipment must be qualified to be installed in the racks Follow the guidelines listed in Table 9 on page 25 Redundant Electronics Redundant Electronics is an optional fe...

Page 144: ...nd 5 OR if You are expanding the complex between libraries 5 and 6 This hub can service libraries 6 7 8 9 and 10 This number includes the Ethernet hub and cables to connect the additional libraries WebCam Monitoring Because there are no viewing windows for this library a library camera monitoring system is an optional feature This feature includes two static cameras one for each side of the librar...

Page 145: ...istribution unit must connect to a separate power source to provide both AC and DC power redundancy There are three possible power options Delta 200 240 VAC three phase 50 60 Hz 40 Amps Wye 200 240VAC three phase 50 60 Hz 24 Amps Single phase 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 24 Amps 3 separate inputs You must select one of these power feature codes from Table 66 Table 66 Power Distribution Order Numbers Requi...

Page 146: ...pply The 2N power configuration provides one load sharing power supply for each HandBot Note A 2N power supply requires a 2N Power Configuration See Table 66 on page 123 Guidelines See Table 68 Load Sharing Power supplies Four HandBot power standard power for 4 robots Order 3 power supplies 2 1 redundant Four HandBot power optional power for 4 robots Order 4 power supplies 2 2 redundant Eight Hand...

Page 147: ...1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 4 E24254 01 Chapter 5 Ordering Information 125 Ordering Information Tape drives from one to This allows one supply for every Robotics This allows one supply for every Front frame components Electronics control module2 1Requires the 2N power configuration and matching DC power feature codes 2The electronic control module ECM power supplies are AC to DC converters and different...

Page 148: ...luggable and can be added to the library without any down time Power supply guidelines See Table 68 Load Sharing Power supplies Drive power 1 16 drives standard Order 3 power supplies 2 1 redundant N 1 Drive Power 17 32 drives Order 5 power supplies 4 1 redundant N 1 Drive Power 33 48 drives Order 7 power supplies 6 1 redundant N 1 Drive Power 49 64 drives Order 9 power supplies 8 1 redundant 2N D...

Page 149: ...e under the control of either ACSLS or HSC ELS The partitioning hadware activation file can no be downloaded form the E Delivery Web site at https edelivery oracle com Dual TCP IP The Dual TCP IP feature provides a dual control path for host connectivity to a single SL8500 library Table 70 Activated Capacity Feature Numbers Part Number Description 7100945 100 Slot Upgrade 7100946 250 Slot Upgrade ...

Page 150: ...load through Oracle s E delivery Web site Go to Oracle E Delivery at https edelivery oracle com 1 Choose a Language 2 Enter your information 3 Read and agree to legal export terms and conditions 4 Under select a product pack choose Oracle StorageTek Products 5 Under platform select Generic Platform 6 Select the StorageTek SL8500 Modular Library System 7 Download the purchased features Table 73 Tap...

Page 151: ...es with a fibre optic interface such as Fiber Channel ESCON and FICON interfaces High voltage differential HVD and low voltage differential LVD small computer system interface SCSI tape drives are not be supported The tape drive must support the dynamic World Wide Name feature Tape drive configurations do not support Arbitrated Loops Equipment damage In case of a tape drive failure the drives are ...

Page 152: ...ion in air ducts and manufactured to meet UL standards for flammability and produce little smoke Ethernet Cables The library uses Ethernet cables for TCP IP connections which include host and library to library communications Table 74 Ethernet Cables Description Order Number CAT5E 8 ft 24 AWG Shielded CABLE10187033 Z CAT5E 35 ft 24 AWG Shielded CABLE10187034 Z CAT 5E 50 IN 24 AWG Shielded CABLE101...

Page 153: ...ber Description Quantity LC to LC 50 125 Micron CABLE10800340 Z N 3 m 9 8 ft Duplex Riser CABLE10800341 Z N 5 m 16 4 ft Duplex Riser CABLE10800310 Z N 10 m 32 8 ft Duplex Riser CABLE10800311 Z N 50 m 164 ft Duplex Riser CABLE10800312 Z N 100 m 328 ft Duplex Riser CABLE10800313 Z N 10 m 32 8 ft Duplex Plenum CABLE10800314 Z N 50 m 164 ft Duplex Plenum CABLE10800315 Z N 100 m 328 ft Duplex Plenum LC...

Page 154: ...e different types of connectors Figure 45 shows examples of two styles of ESCON connectors Figure 45 ESCON Cable Connectors Table 76 ESCON Cable Part Numbers Select Order Number Description Quantity CABLE10800289 Z 13 m 4 ft Riser CABLE10800292 Z 107 m 350 ft Riser CABLE10800285 Z 13 m 4 ft Plenum CABLE10800286 Z 31 m 100 ft Plenum CABLE10800288 Z 107 m 350 ft Plenum ...

Page 155: ...ls for 3 Expansion Frames XSL8500 4EF RAIL N Rails for 4 Expansion Frames XSL8500 5EF RAIL N Rails for 5 Expansion Frames XSL8500 1PH Z N N 1 Single Phase Power XSL8500 AC ASSY N N 1 ASSY AC XSL8500 DELTAZ N N 1 Delta Power XSL8500 WYE Z N N 1 Wye Power XSL8500 DR PWR Z N One Drive Power Supply XSL8500 RB PWR Z N One Robot Power Supply XSL8500 RACK Z N 6RU Rack XSL8500 RACK HW Z N Rack Component H...

Page 156: ...pgrade 2500 to 3000 XSL8500 UPG 3500 N Slot upgrade 3000 to 3500 XSL8500 UPG 4000 N Slot upgrade 3500 to 4000 XSL8500 UPG 4500 N Slot upgrade 4000 to 4500 XSL8500 UPG 5000 N Slot upgrade 4500 to 5000 XSL8500 UPG 5500 N Slot upgrade 5000 to 5500 XSL8500 UPG 6000 N Slot upgrade 5500 to 6000 XSL8500 UPG 6500 N Slot upgrade 6000 to 6500 XSL8500 UPG 7000 N Slot upgrade 6500 to 7000 XSL8500 UPG 7500 N S...

Page 157: ... to archival LSMs or eject them Group tape drives logically install drives by type function and quantity Minimize elevator and pass thru port activity Using these recommendations will help to optimize and enhance performance Notes In the following topics LSMs and rails are considered the same thing Refer to the SL8500 Best Practices Guide for more information Figure 46 Content Management Example C...

Page 158: ...ival LSM one that uses less active tapes or Use the top rail as an LSM with very active tapes that requires fast access using T9840C tape drives with few enters and ejects Whenever possible enter cartridges through the cartridge access ports CAPs When planning the workloads place applications that require significant enters and ejects on rails adjacent to CAP magazines The SL8500 is not just anoth...

Page 159: ...separate rails with enough tape drives to support the maximum activity peak usage for the workloads Entering cartridges Enter cartridges through the CAP When manually placing cartridges in the library with the front access door open library operations cease and the library management software such as ACSLS or HSC must perform a full audit to update the library database to match the actual contents...

Page 160: ... HandBots to mount keep up with or not enough tape drives Recommendations When resources for a specific workload exceeds the capacity of a rail spread the cartridges and drives over two or more rails Some suggestions might be to Use the CAP Enter tape cartridges so compatible media is on the same rail with the tape drives For example enter cartridges using a CAP magazine adjacent to the desired ra...

Page 161: ...ves that are on the same rail LSM Use the float option Entering cartridges Enter cartridges into an LSM that has compatible tape drives for that media type Note When entering tape cartridges place them in the CAP magazine adjacent to the LSM where they will reside For example you only have T9840 drives on LSMs 2 and 3 You should enter 9840 cartridges in to the CAP slots adjacent to these LSMs Main...

Page 162: ...ne with the necessary cartridge types Avoid using the top rail to support an application that requires a significant number of ejects and enters To enter and eject cartridges from LSM 0 requires elevator pass thru activity Consider using the top rail as an archival LSM one that uses less active tapes or as an LSM with very active tapes that requires fast access uses T9840C tape drives with few ent...

Page 163: ...E24254 01 Appendix A Content Management 141 Content Management Figure 47 Content Management Work Sheets ...

Page 164: ...Content Management 142 SL8500 Systems Assurance Guide July 2011 E24254 01 Figure 47 Content Management Work Sheets ...

Page 165: ...s of these From a software point of view there are differences between the SL8500 library and other StorageTek automated cartridge subsystems such as structural elements addressing drive numbers pass thru ports and some operational differences Structural Elements Library Storage Module LSM The SL8500 library has four robotic rails that provide power and communications to the HandBots Each of these...

Page 166: ...artridge slot locations for an SL8500 use five parameters Library Rail Column Side and Row For more information about addressing see Library Walls Arrays and Slots on page 4 Address Scheme on page 4 Understanding the Address Scheme on page 5 Table 78 Slot Addressing Parameter Address Description Example Software Physical Library L 0 0 0 0 L Number of the library in the complex 1 to 31 1 0 0 0 0 1 ...

Page 167: ...ive 9 Drive 13 Drive 41 Drive 42 Drive 43 Drive 44 16 Drive 2 Drive 6 Drive 10 Drive 14 Drive 37 Drive 38 Drive 39 Drive 40 15 Drive 3 Drive 7 Drive 11 Drive 15 Drive 33 Drive 34 Drive 35 Drive 36 14 13 12 LSM 2 Drive 0 Drive 4 Drive 8 Drive 12 Drive 29 Drive 30 Drive 31 Drive 32 11 Drive 1 Drive 5 Drive 9 Drive 13 Drive 25 Drive 26 Drive 27 Drive 28 10 Drive 2 Drive 6 Drive 10 Drive 14 Drive 21 D...

Page 168: ...m the drive places it in the elevator a pass thru operation the HandBot in LSM 3 retrieves the cartridge and puts in back in its original slot Cartridge Access Ports The two CAPs service all the LSMs in the library When a CAP is in use by one LSM all 39 Slots are reserved for that LSM and no other LSMs can access it The CAPs cover the size of three LSMs 1 2 and 3 three magazines with 13 Slots each...

Page 169: ...mmands Library management software normally tries to Enter Import a cartridge to an LSM rail adjacent to the CAP Currently with ELS HSC if there are open slots in the top LSM 00 an Enter command attempts to place the cartridge in that LSM 00 then work its way down For example If a cartridge is entered in the second magazine of a CAP and there are open slots in LSM 0 the library performs a pass thr...

Page 170: ...3 panels The following PTFs are needed to allow support for up to 67 panels HSC 6 2 contains additional support for the SL8500 Redundant Electronics feature Redundant Electronics MVS VM Enterprise Library Software Enterprise Library Software ELS is the successor to NCS and VTCS and consolidates HSC VTCS ExPR ExLM and ExHPDM To support the Redundant Electronics feature it will require Version 7 0 L...

Page 171: ...ration changes for ACSLS to function To allow for dynamic slot upgrades Capacity on Demand you can purchase and install the expansion modules then upgrade as needed to the maximum number of slots for the number of expansion frames installed Table 81 ACSLS Requirements Specifications ACSLS ACSLS High Availability Minimum hardware requirements 256 MB RAM 4 GB of disk space CD ROM for product install...

Page 172: ... For ACSLS this is LSMs 1 3 Upgrading ACSLS You can upgrade directly to ACSLS 7 1 from earlier versions of ACSLS including 6 1 1 6 1 6 0 1 6 0 5 4 and 5 3 2 Refer the ACSLS Installation Configuration and Administration Guide for upgrade installation procedures and Appendix C Improving Library Performance AS 400 Configuration Requirements Requirements for AS 400 to function as another type of manag...

Page 173: ...pported CA BrightStor Enterprise Backup Windows Solaris AIX HP UX CA BrightStor ARCserve Windows Solaris Legato NetWorker Windows SUN AIX HP UX Tivoli Storage Manager Windows AIX Symantec Veritas NetBackup Windows Solaris AIX HP UX Table 83 Tier 1 and Tier 2 Partners Tier 1 Tier 2 Symantec Veritas NetBackup CommVault Galaxy Symantec Veritas Backup Exec StorNext Legato NetWorker BackBone NetVault T...

Page 174: ...ature Codes StorageTek continues to expand the capabilities of its industry leading library management software with releases of ACSLS and HSC HSC Feature Codes Table 84 HSC Feature Codes Description Code MVS HSC 1190M30 DSLO License 2902 38 000 Cartridges 2923 Level 6 0 L600 ...

Page 175: ...ype Firmware Latest Level StorageTek T9840A Legacy 1 34 158 1 44 110 T9840B Legacy 1 34 358 1 44 310 T9840C Legacy 1 34 558 1 44 509 T9840D 1 42 707 1 44 710 T9940B Legacy 1 34 408 1 44 410 T10000A Legacy 1 37 114 1 44 110 T10000B 1 38 208 1 44 210 T10000C To Be Supplied To Be Supplied HP LTO2 Legacy K3A1 K710 LTO3 Legacy L25S L6HS 2 Gb FC M6BS 4 Gb FC LTO4 H44S H58S 4 Gb FC LTO5 To Be Supplied To...

Page 176: ... load technology This design enables fast access and reduces latency by positioning the read write head in the middle of the tape With the 9840 unique dual hub design the entire tape path is contained within the cartridge which reduces contamination and enables the drives fast access Versions of both enterprise and open system platforms such as Windows NT 2000 UNIX Solaris HP UX AIX Linux MVS VM a...

Page 177: ...e T10000 supports a variety of operating system platforms Available models include LTO2 LTO3 LTO4 and LTO5 Hewlett Packard LTO tape drives are a small modular capacity centric drive These drives conform to the LTO open standard where drive technology is based on an open standard that provides media compatibility across all brands and manufacturers of LTO Ultrium products LTO drives record data usi...

Page 178: ...Microsoft Windows 2000 Server 2003 Sun Solaris 8 and 9 HP UX 11 0 and 11 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 8 The Super DLT SDLT is the next generation of follow on products to the popular DLT family once a standard for mid range UNIX and Windows environments The SDLT is a modular design capacity centric tape drive that supports multiple product generations and consists of...

Page 179: ...x The SL8500 includes the dynamic World Wide Name dWWN feature that when enabled assigns world wide names to the library drive slots rather than the drives themselves This feature allows you to swap or replace devices such as tape drives without bringing down the entire operating system to update a conf file or GEN file because of a new WWN Changing the WWN feature must be coordinated with the sys...

Page 180: ... 7 0 90 90 115 16 8 106 54 96 78 sec 106 54 96 78 sec 23 sec 23 sec 23 sec 12 sec 22 sec 17 sec 22 sec 17 sec Interfaces 2 4 Gb s 4 Gb s 4 Gb s 4 Gb s 4 Gb s 8 Gb s 4 Gb s 8 Gb s no no no no Ultra 320 6 Gb SAS Ultra 320 6 Gb SAS 2 Gb s 2 Gb s 4 G bs 2 Gb s Not Supported Not Supported 2 Gb s 2 Gb s 2 Gb s Compatibility 290 000 hrs 290 000 hrs 250 000 hrs 250 000 hrs 768 1152 576 896 1280 896 1280 8...

Page 181: ... order refer to the Media Catalog Disclaimer Media Usage The storage media tape cartridges used in a tape drive and or library can have a significant impact on the overall performance The following are policies regarding tape storage media StorageTek warrants tape storage media that is branded StorageTek The customer is responsible for all expenses and costs related to the repair or replacement of...

Page 182: ...ve to provide fast access to data One important characteristic is the midpoint load design that provides access to data within 12 seconds on average The 9840 design achieves this fast access by having both supply and take up reels inside the cartridge 1 Write protect switch 2 Customer label 3 Volume serial number label 4 Media ID label These cartridges are used exclusively in T9840A B C and D tape...

Page 183: ...rvo tracks provides for precision head alignment Half inch 3480 form factor tape cartridge 9940 tape cartridges are used exclusively in T9940A and T9940B tape drives The media ID labels required for the 9940 tape cartridges are P Data cartridge W Cleaning cartridge Figure 49 9940 Tape Cartridge 1 Manufacturer label area 2 Customer label area 3 Manufacturer part number or ID 4 Media ID label 5 Volu...

Page 184: ...edia The tape drive issues a warning message when that number is exceeded giving the customer time to transfer the data VolSafe Cartridges VolSafe is an extension of the write protect function for a StorageTek tape drive These cartridges are for write once read many WORM applications and cannot be erased without destroying the tape itself Figure 50 Tape Cartridge Types 1 Label area 2 Door color Bl...

Page 185: ...ia ID labels for LTO tape cartridges are LTO data cartridges LV Generation 5 WORM LU Generation 4 WORM LT Generation 4 WORM L5 Generation 5 1 500 GB L4 Generation 4 800 GB L3 Generation 3 400 GB L2 Generation 2 200 GB L1 Generation 1 100 GB Cleaning cartridge CU Universal Figure 51 LTO Tape Cartridge 1 Write protect switch red switch 2 Volume ID label barcode to hub side 3 Access door 4 Leader pin...

Page 186: ...re two types of SDLT tape cartridges SDLTtape I for use with SDLT models 220 and 320 160 GB SDLTtape II for use with the SDLT 600 300 GB The media ID labels for SDLT tape cartridges are S SDLTtape I 2 SDLTtape II Notes You cannot insert a Super DLTtape II tape cartridge into an SDLT 220 SLDT 320 or any other earlier model of DLT tape drive Both Super DLTtape cartridges have a keying feature that p...

Page 187: ...out destroying the cartridge Unlike many other alternatives all T Series tape drives are VolSafe technology capable allowing the customer to simply purchase the media not a new drive VolSafe and WORM cartridges can often be identified by the color for example T10000 cartridges use the color yellow to identify VolSafe cartridges 9840 cartridges use the color green LTO3 technology uses two tone cart...

Page 188: ...l character barcodes This is called the Inter character Gap The Code 39 standard supports 36 unique alpha numeric characters the letters A through Z and the numbers 0 through 9 for use in making customer labels Note that no lower case letters are used This standard also supports seven special characters which are not part of the customer label Delimiter For the decode algorithms to function proper...

Page 189: ...rds American National Standards Institute ANSI MH10 8M 1993 Code 39 Barcode Specification Automatic Identification Manufacturers AIM Uniform Symbology Specification USS 39 Figure 55 Barcode Design 1 Start character 2 Character A 3 Character B 4 Character C 5 Number 1 6 Number 2 7 Number 3 8 Media character D 9 Media character M 10 Stop character ...

Page 190: ...one character label that consists of the six character customer label then a single media ID character These labels have a unique barcode format based on the Code 39 standard that use a unique start stop character the dollar sign and are printed only by EDP Colorflex or American Eagle Systems Wrightline for use in StorageTek libraries T10000 The T10000 cartridge uses an eight character label with ...

Page 191: ...characters SDLT Seven characters Table 87 Media Domain and Media ID Designators T9940 cartridge P T9940 Data W Cleaning T9840 cartridge R T9840 Data U Cleaning Y T9840D Clean Implied domain 00 T10000 cartridge T1 T10000 Data T2 T10000C Data TS Sport CT Cleaning CL Cleaning LTO data cartridge LV Gen 5 WORM LU Gen 4 WORM LT Gen 3 WORM L5 Gen 5 1 5 TB L4 Gen 4 800 GB L3 Gen 3 400 GB Cleaning cartridg...

Page 192: ...ure tape technologies Diagnostic cartridge label format Figure 57 Cleaning and Diagnostic Label Examples Cleaning Labels Diagnostic Labels LTO 9840 T10000 SDLT LTO 9940 T10000 Cleaning and diagnostic cartridges require different labels to distinguish them from data cartridges The first three alphanumeric characters in the label sequence determine the type of cartridge being used CLNvnn where CLN i...

Page 193: ...for 9x40 cartridges If you choose the individual color label options all characters can be either alpha numeric or any combination of the two With this label option you can choose a background color for each of the characters Note Most customers use the vibrant color option 9840 and 9940 Cartridge Labels Important For 9840 and 9940 tape cartridges only StorageTek and EDP Trioptic hold a patent for...

Page 194: ...ngth 271 m 889 ft 271 m 889 ft 917m 3009 ft 917m 3009 ft 820m 2690 ft 850 m 2789 ft 630m 2066 ft Usable length 251 m 889 ft 251 m 889 ft 855m 2805 ft 855m 2805 ft 596m 1957 ft Availability Archival life years 15 30 15 30 15 30 15 30 15 30 15 30 15 30 yr Load unloads 10 000 10 000 15 000 10 000 5 000 5 000 5 000 Durability full file writes 361 361 350 350 260 260 260 Uncorrected bit error rate 1x10...

Page 195: ...sions but formulas where using any two known values allow you to calculate a third Symbolic To Find Volts Watts and Amperes When Watts and Amperes are known Watts divided by Amps Volts or W A V When Amps and Volts are known Amps multiplied by Volts Watts or A x V W When Watts and Volts are known Watts divided by Volts Amps or W V A For example Given the following values you can use any two values ...

Page 196: ...olt amperes kVA For example 120 VAC x 2 5 amps 1000 0 3 kVA Three Phase Phase 1 Volts VAC x Amps A rms 1000 kilo volt amperes kVA Phase 2 Volts VAC x Amps A rms 1000 kilo volt amperes kVA Phase 3 Volts VAC x Amps A rms 1000 kilo volt amperes kVA Total kVA kVA phase 1 kVA phase 2 kVA phase 3 kVA 3 phase total Using the single phase example above 0 3 kVA 0 3 kVA 0 3 kVA 0 9 kVA To Find Kilowatts Fin...

Page 197: ... amps x 1 73 x 0 85 PF 1000 6 729 kW To Convert Between kW and kVA The only difference between kW and kVA is the power factor Once again the power factor is an approximation unless already known For purposes of our calculations we will use a power factor of 0 85 Note The kVA value is always higher than the value for kW kW divided by 0 85 kVA kVA multiplied by 0 85 kW To Find British Thermal Units ...

Page 198: ...Electrical Conversions 176 SL8500 Systems Assurance Guide July 2011 E24254 01 ...

Page 199: ...d the updated data is sent to the Control Data Set CDS Physical audit Cartridge volume identifiers VOLIDs and locations are stored within the library s memory at power on or when access doors are closed Verified audit By a Library Console command cartridge VOLIDs and locations are validated Virtual audit Cartridge database is displayed through the Library Console Cartridge Access Port CAP Standard...

Page 200: ...ed to it the interface between the LSMs and the host The term is still used in relation to addressing An LMU is no longer housed in a separate unit its function is now contained within library HBC controller cards See also Library Complex Library Storage Module LSM Storage module up to sixteen per ACS LMU Rail Each rail within an SL8500 is designated as one LSM 4 LSMs per SL8500 Library by host so...

Page 201: ...m does not contain the PTP motor or LP LPP card LCU Away library Away denotes the library not supplying power or communication to the PTP Away libraries are on the left side as viewed from the front of the home library either library may initiate a PTP activity SL8500 libraries are joined together by four PTPs because there are four rails Note Internal racks and Ethernet switches are required for ...

Page 202: ... of the benefits of the SL8500 is the consolidation LMU LCU Drive Cabinets and LSM within the SL8500 Plus additional consolidation with internal rack space for network components Drive Cabinet 9741e Height Width Length Drives per cabinet 183 cm 72 0 in 74 9 cm 29 5 in 58 4 cm 23 in 20 drives Total Area 60 drives 10 3 m2 110 8 ft2 Total Area 64 drives 9 6 m2 103 4 ft2 Weight LSM Empty Fully Loaded ...

Page 203: ...o 63 Hz Phases Current Single Phases Current Single Phase Three Phase recommended 3 inputs 24 Amps 6 redundant Delta 40 Amps Wye 24 Amps SUVA 24 Amps LCU LSM LMU 12 Amps 8 Amps 9741e Drive Cabinet 20 Amps Power Consumption LCU LSM LMU 9741e Drive Cabinet 1 5 kW 0 126 kW 1 47 kW Power Consumption maximum loading 13 0 kW Heat Output LCU LSM LMU 9741e Drive Cabinet 3 750 Btu hr 2 050 Btu hr 8 047 Btu...

Page 204: ... LTO Gen 2 200 GB 1 448 cartridges min 29 TB 29 TB 58 TB 290 TB 290 TB ACS 24 libraries T9840 A 20 GB T9840 B 20 GB T9840 C 40 GB T9940 B 200 GB LTO Gen 2 200 GB 84 000 cartridges 1 68 PB 1 68 PB 3 36 PB 16 8 PB 132 000 cartridges 26 4 PB Complex 10 libraries T9840 A 20 GB T9840 B 20 GB T9840 C 40 GB T9940 B 200 GB LTO Gen 2 200 GB 100 000 cartridges TBD Performance Tape Drives Single Library T984...

Page 205: ... Watts Maximum Continuous Watts Base Library 1 212 320 Dual Robotics 8 HandBots 1 112 220 Rack Space Non Redundant 2 Racks 1440 Rack Space Redundant 4 Racks 2880 Pass Through Ports Each 20 22 Tape Drive and Drive Tray Assembly T9840D Each 91 6 122 6 T10000B Each 52 8 96 T10000C Each 49 4 97 9 LTO4 Each 27 4 42 2 LTO5 Each 24 39 ...

Page 206: ...Comparisons 184 SL8500 Systems Assurance Guide July 2011 E24254 01 ...

Page 207: ... one connection into the SL8500 the second port 2A can be used as a connection for service For example connections to the Service Delivery Platform SDP In the past SDP connections to an SL8500 library used the customers public network which often changed the customers reasoning to have an SDP connection With the Dual TCP IP feature and enabling Port 2A you can create a separate network for SDP con...

Page 208: ...nsmissions over the other path when a path becomes unavailable After retrying for four to five minutes ACSLS ELS HSC and the SL8500 will mark a path as unavailable and just use the remaining path When a path is marked as unavailable ACSLS ELS HSC and the SL8500 continues to monitor the path When the path becomes available again ACSLS ELS HSC and the SL8500 will automatically re connect to the path...

Page 209: ...m 0 to 255 separated by periods For example 255 255 254 0 is a subnet mask A shorter form of notation known as Classless Inter Domain Routing CIDR gives the network number followed by a slash and the number of bits in the netmask Redundant TCP IP relates to dynamic routing or switching from a primary interface to a secondary interface in the event of a failure on one interface This is not supporte...

Page 210: ...his is a Class B network the first two numbers 128 80 represent the network address the second two numbers 142 23 identify a particular host or device on this network There are five classes of IP ranges Class A Class B Class C Class D and Class E while only A B and C are commonly used Each class allows for a range of valid IP addresses Below is a listing of these addresses Table 92 Network IP Clas...

Page 211: ...a subnet mask Where 255 values mask the access of an IP address range and 0 or 000 values allow the access of an IP address range When configuring the IP address including the slash notation for example 24 is known as Classless Inter Domain Routing CIDR1 format and indicates the subnet mask for that IP address While the more conventional notation 255 255 255 0 provides the same information the sub...

Page 212: ...etwork classes See Table 93 on page 191 for a complete list of netmask values Netmask First Octet Second Octet Third Octet FourthOctet 255 255 255 0 Conversion 11111111 11111111 11111111 00000000 Netmask length CIDR notation 8 16 24 Conversion 11111111 11111111 11111110 00000000 Netmask length CIDR notation 8 16 23 Class Netmask length Networks Hosts Netmask Class A 8 126 16 777 214 255 0 0 0 Clas...

Page 213: ...0 13 524288 255 248 0 0 14 262144 255 252 0 0 15 131072 255 254 0 0 16 65536 255 255 0 0 Class B network 17 32768 255 255 128 0 18 16384 255 255 192 0 19 8192 255 255 224 0 20 4096 255 255 240 0 21 2048 255 255 248 0 22 1024 255 255 252 0 23 512 255 255 254 0 24 256 255 255 255 0 Class C network 25 128 255 255 255 128 26 64 255 255 255 192 27 32 255 255 255 224 28 16 255 255 255 240 29 8 255 255 2...

Page 214: ...er must be manipulated using the route command Is there a preferred configuration The preferred configuration for dual TCP IP implementations is two network interfaces on two separate subnets for the ACSLS server This provides maximum throughput and minimum resource contention with regard to network communications while adding a second physical connection improving reliability For more information...

Page 215: ...the ACS offline and back online to pick up the revised LMUPATH statement that includes the second connection For more information about ELS HSC the SL8500 and Dual TCP IP refer to the Systems Programmer s Guides The minimum level of software required is ELS HSC MVS VM SOS600 L1H131L SMS600 L1H131K SOS610 L1H131N SMS610 L1H131M MSP MSP PTF LF61005 includes MVS PTF L1H131N Notes Always refer to the ...

Page 216: ...ogy the route required to reach each network interface on the host can be described with a standard static route In this example traffic sourced from the host for destination 129 80 70 101 Port 2A crosses through subnet A Conditions on subnet B do not impact this path Likewise conditions on 129 80 64 100 Port 2B for subnet B do not impact subnet A Figure 58 Multi Homed Host Multi Homed SL8500 on T...

Page 217: ...ing both ports back up SL8500 network ip link set dev 2A up SL8500 network ip link set dev 2B up Routing In this example all connections are on the same subnet 129 80 so no special routing requirements are necessary However you may want to include a default gateway for the outside network connections 4 Add a default gateway for network access network ip route add default via 129 80 65 254 You must...

Page 218: ...faces on Different Subnets Figure 59 illustrates distinct network paths within a large network This is configured through static routing but each destination route for each network must be defined In this example creating an association between destination networks permits us to specify two distinct paths subnet A can only reach subnet C and subnet B can only reach subnet D ...

Page 219: ...ple routers you need to describe the route using the router closest to the SL8500 the format is host router address via SL8500 port router addresses 4 Add the route for host access through the subnets network ip route add 129 80 91 200 via 129 80 65 254 network ip route add 129 80 81 199 via 192 168 10 254 You must also configure the routing on the ACSLS server and or system mainframes Refer to th...

Page 220: ...July 2011 E24254 01 Single Interface Host with Multi Homed SL8500 Figure 60 Single Interface Host and Multi Homed SL8500 Figure 60 illustrates a single network interface If set up incorrectly loop problems may be encountered with this type of configuration ...

Page 221: ...rk ip link set dev 2B up Routing Because this example is using one host IP address into two SL8500 ports you need to use the network ip policy routing commands 4 Add the policy route for both ports SL8500 network ip policy route add 129 80 51 65 via 129 80 65 254 dev 2A SL8500 network ip policy route add 129 80 51 65 via 129 80 71 254 dev 2B 5 Enable the policies SL8500 network ip policy enable de...

Page 222: ...onnection With the Dual TCP IP feature if the customer only has one connection into the SL8500 the second port 2A can be used as a connection for service For example Service Delivery Platform SDP Laptop PC StorageTek Library Console SLC Figure 61 Dual TCP IP Port 2A Service Connection ...

Page 223: ...rotocol ARP broadcasts For this reason it is best to attach the library on a controlled network such as behind a switch or router Newer generation networks such as 1000Base T and Gig E support earlier communication modes such as 10BaseT and 100BaseT However devices that are communicating with the library may transmit data at bandwidths that could overwhelm it Again for this reason is best to attac...

Page 224: ...undirected broadcast traffic 2 Place the library on its own subnet this may protect the library from receiving broadcast messages 3 Use a managed switch this can Set priorities on ports to supply the host and library with higher priority Provide dedicated bandwidth between the host and library Create a virtual local area network VLAN between the host and library 4 A virtual private network VPN can...

Page 225: ...eans the customer can have More than one operating system and application manage the library An improvement in the protection or isolation of files An increase in system and library performance A higher level of data organization An increase in user efficiency Partitions may be customized to fit different requirements for example allowing for special partitions to protect or archive data enabling ...

Page 226: ...From 1 to 16 tape drives Each rail is the smallest element of a partition but partitions may include more than one rail If a partition includes more than one rail those rails must be adjacent Hosts with a common database ELS HSC hosts using a common Control Data Set CDS can share a partition these hosts are called a host group A single ELS HSC CDS cannot connect to more than one partition within t...

Page 227: ...s That is if one host partition has CAP A reserved a different host partition can have CAP B reserved or one host partition can have both CAPs reserved Automatic mode is not supported in a partitioned library Duplicate VOLSERs3 are supported by the library however ACSLS and ELS HSC do not unless The duplicate VOLSERs are in different partitions With ELS HSC managed partitions the duplicate VOLSERs...

Page 228: ...S NearLine Control Solution Version 6 1 ELS HSC MVS Version 6 1 with PTF L1H13GW and L1H13JK ELS HSC VM Version 6 1 with PTF L1H13GX and L1H13JJ VSM Virtual Storage Module Versions 3 4 or 5 ExPR Expert Performance Reported with PTF L1E025H ExLM Expert Library Manager Version 6 0 with PTF L1L00F6 Version 6 1 none Version 6 2 with PTF L1L00F7 Hosts without the latest level of software ACSLS or ELS H...

Page 229: ...g and Capacities 10 088 Table 94 Partitioned Capacities Library Configuration Partition Capacity per Rail Basic Library Drive Electronics Module 0 Robotics Interface Module 200 Customer Interface Module 162 Base configuration per rail total 362 Expansion Modules When adding expansion module each rail gets 432 additional data cartridge slots One expansion module 794 Two expansion modules 1 226 Thre...

Page 230: ...age 206 Customer SE PS Svc Rep 3 Planning Create a planning team Define the customer expectations Complete the assessment Identify the configurations Complete the planning diagrams Planning on page 209 Customer SE PS Svc Rep 4 Media Verify the distribution of cartridges and required tape drives are available and ready Customer 5 Library Convert a complex if necessary SL8500 Partitioning Technical ...

Page 231: ...ge migration may be required to configure the partitions correctly Cartridge migration required Yes No How many partitions are there going to be in the library How many rails are there going to be for a partition Remember to configure the elevator for use between partitions What is the name and purpose for each partition What type of operating systems for each partition What type of library manage...

Page 232: ...OS V1R1 Hosts z OS V1R1 ACSLS or ELS HSC HSC Version 6 1 ACSLS or ELS HSC HSC Version 6 1 Applications Tivoli Version 5 3 Applications Tivoli Version 5 3 Cartridge capacity 1 000 Cartridge capacity 580 Free slots 658 Free slots 1 078 Tape Drive types 4 T9840 C FICON Tape Drive types 6 T9840 C FICON Rail 3 ACS 1 Rail 4 ACS 2 Partition ID hli2 Open Systems Partition ID hli3 Encryption Hosts Solaris ...

Page 233: ...E24254 01 Appendix H Partitioning 211 Partitioning Make copies as necessary ...

Page 234: ...HSC ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types Rail 3 Rail 4 Partition ID Partition ID Hosts Hosts ACSLS or ELS HSC ACSLS or ELS HSC ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types ...

Page 235: ...ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types Rail 3 Rail 4 Partition ID Partition ID Hosts Hosts ACSLS or ELS HSC ACSLS or ELS HSC ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types ...

Page 236: ... ELS HSC ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types Rail 3 Rail 4 Partition ID Partition ID Hosts Hosts ACSLS or ELS HSC ACSLS or ELS HSC ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types ...

Page 237: ... ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types Rail 3 Rail 4 Partition ID Partition ID Hosts Hosts ACSLS or ELS HSC ACSLS or ELS HSC ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types ...

Page 238: ... ELS HSC ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types Rail 3 Rail 4 Partition ID Partition ID Hosts Hosts ACSLS or ELS HSC ACSLS or ELS HSC ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types ...

Page 239: ... ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types Rail 3 Rail 4 Partition ID Partition ID Hosts Hosts ACSLS or ELS HSC ACSLS or ELS HSC ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types ...

Page 240: ...Partitioning 218 SL8500 Systems Assurance Guide July 2011 E24254 01 ...

Page 241: ... HSC MVS Version 6 1 with PTF L1H13GW and L1H13JK HSC VM Version 6 1 with PTF L1H13GX and L1H13JJ Note Upgrading library firmware can be a disruption to customer operations You may want to schedule time to perform this service Hosts without the latest level of software ACSLS or ELS HSC or without the latest PUTs and PTFs will not be able to use multiple connections to a library complex Software an...

Page 242: ...ons to the libraries evenly Connections to multiple libraries distribute the communication with HSC among all of the connected libraries as opposed to having one library handle all communication with HSC The following example shows multiple LMUADDR parameters consisting of four IP addresses In this case the first second third and fourth IP addresses indicate a TCP IP connection to each of four sep...

Page 243: ... the hosts and the libraries continue over the other subnets When connecting an interface to Port 2A a service representative must configure routing and possibly assign policies for that port using the command line interface Port 2B is the default port for the library no routing tables are required when connecting to that port The ports need to be on different Layer 2 broadcast domains Description...

Page 244: ...6 FRS_3 96 Library Console 3 38 3 38 3 38 3 38 Software ACSLS 7 1 or HSC 6 1 ACSLS 7 1 or HSC 6 1 ACSLS 7 1 or HSC 6 1 ACSLS 7 1 or HSC 6 1 IP Address 129 80 34 147 10 47 52 23 132 68 142 114 192 22 12 57 LSMs 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Features Pass thru Port Yes Yes Yes Dual TCP IP No The Multi Host feature provides this connectivity Partitioning Not supported Not supported Not suppor...

Page 245: ...wo Libraries with Four Host Connections Components Library 1 Library 2 Expansion Modules One Two Library Firmware FRS_3 96 FRS_3 96 Software ACSLS 7 1 or HSC 6 1 ACSLS 7 1 or HSC 6 1 Port IP Address 2A 129 80 34 147 2B 10 47 52 23 2A 132 68 142 114 2B 192 22 12 57 LSMs 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Features Pass thru Port Yes Dual TCP IP No The Multi Host feature provides this connectivity Partitioning Not supp...

Page 246: ...n Modules One Two Three Three Library Firmware FRS_3 96 FRS_3 96 FRS_3 96 FRS_3 96 Library Console 3 38 3 38 3 38 3 38 Software ACSLS 7 1 or HSC 6 1 ACSLS 7 1 or HSC 6 1 ACSLS 7 1 or HSC 6 1 ACSLS 7 1 or HSC 6 1 IP Address 129 80 34 147 10 47 52 23 132 68 142 114 192 22 12 57 LSMs 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Features Pass thru Port Yes Yes Yes Dual TCP IP No The Multi Host feature provid...

Page 247: ...et on page 227 Multi Host Network Entries Work Sheet on page 228 Content Management Work Sheet on page 229 Partition Planning Base Library on page 230 Partition Planning One Expansion Module on page 231 Partition Planning Two Expansion Modules on page 232 Partition Planning Three Expansion Modules on page 233 Partition Planning Four Expansion Modules on page 234 Partition Planning Five Expansion M...

Page 248: ...ry management software ACSLS or HSC Partitioned Port 2B primary Port 2A optional FRS_3 7x Optional Feature Supports Dual TCP IP feature ACSLS and or HSC Multi Host Port 2B primary Port 2A optional FRS_3 95 Optional Feature Provides up to four separate paths for host connections to a library complex Separate not redundant Redundancy is provided in the network design Supports Single host library man...

Page 249: ...ns between the hosts and the libraries continue over the other subnets When connecting an interface to Port 2A a service representative must configure routing and possibly assign policies for that port using the command line interface Port 2B is the preferred port for host attachments to the library no routing tables are required when connecting to that port The ports need to be on different Layer...

Page 250: ... the libraries continue over the other subnets When connecting an interface to Port 2A a service representative must configure routing and possibly assign policies for that port using the command line interface Port 2B is the preferred port for host attachments to the library no routing tables are required when connecting to that port The ports need to be on different Layer 2 broadcast domains Des...

Page 251: ...E24254 01 Appendix J Work Sheets 229 Work Sheets Figure 73 Content Management Work Sheet ...

Page 252: ...HSC ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types Rail 3 Rail 4 Partition ID Partition ID Hosts Hosts ACSLS or ELS HSC ACSLS or ELS HSC ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types ...

Page 253: ...CS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types Rail 3 Rail 4 Partition ID Partition ID Hosts Hosts ACSLS or ELS HSC ACSLS or ELS HSC ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types ...

Page 254: ...ELS HSC ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types Rail 3 Rail 4 Partition ID Partition ID Hosts Hosts ACSLS or ELS HSC ACSLS or ELS HSC ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types ...

Page 255: ...ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types Rail 3 Rail 4 Partition ID Partition ID Hosts Hosts ACSLS or ELS HSC ACSLS or ELS HSC ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types ...

Page 256: ... ELS HSC ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types Rail 3 Rail 4 Partition ID Partition ID Hosts Hosts ACSLS or ELS HSC ACSLS or ELS HSC ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types ...

Page 257: ...ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types Rail 3 Rail 4 Partition ID Partition ID Hosts Hosts ACSLS or ELS HSC ACSLS or ELS HSC ACS LSM Address ACS LSM Address Applications Applications Cartridge capacity Cartridge capacity Free slots Free slots Tape Drive types Tape Drive types ...

Page 258: ...n SL8500 library the connections should be through different subnets for redundancy If one subnet should fail communications between the hosts and the libraries continue over the other subnet Description IP Address HBC 1 Port 2B Host name to Port 2B HBC Card Port 2B Gateway Port 2B Netmask Port 2A Host name to Port 2A HBC Card Port 2A Gateway Port 2A Netmask HBC 2 Port 2B Host name to Port 2B HBC ...

Page 259: ...media types and drives without hard partitions array A partitioned unit that holds multiple objects such as cartridges or tape drive tray assemblies Automated Cartridge System Library Software ACSLS Software that manages ACS library contents and controls ACS library hardware to mount and dismount cartridges on ACS drives B barcode line scan camera A component of the robot that is used for cartridg...

Page 260: ...e event of a robot failure that occurs while a cartridge is in the robot hand dWWN See dynamic World Wide Name dynamic World Wide Name A feature that applies dynamic names to network devices rather than fixed names When a dWWN named device is replaced it is assigned the same WWN as the one replaced preventing reconfiguration of the network E ECM See electronics control module electronics control m...

Page 261: ...FICON An IBM S 390 based channel architecture that provides up to 256 channels in a single connection each having a capacity of 100 MB per second FICON See fibre connection G get An activity in which a robot obtains a cartridge from a slot or drive gripper 1 The portion of the hand assembly that grasps the cartridge H hand assembly A part of the library robot whose function is to grasp cartridges ...

Page 262: ...troller The HBC card within the Product Name library that controls operations and communicates with the operator panel library operator panel See touch screen operator control panel library storage module LSM A term used to identify each level of the SL8500 including the rail assembly robotics tape drives power supplies electronics modules and accessory rack The LSMs are numbered top to bottom 0 3...

Page 263: ...e at a designated location RealTime Growth capability The capability to add pass thru ports dynamically while the library is operating Redundant Electronics Redundant electronics is a hardware activated and software controlled optional feature for the SL8500 Library This feature supplies automatic and manual switch over for failing HBC and HBT controller cards remote operator console The customer ...

Page 264: ...Robotics interface module Drive and electronics module Storage expansion module optional T TallBot High capacity tall robot One or two TallBots are used in an SL8500 library Contrast with HandBot tape drive An electromechanical device that moves magnetic tape and includes mechanisms for writing and reading data to and from the tape tape drive tray assembly The mechanical structure that houses a ta...

Page 265: ...rives dWWN 129 157 addressing scheme 5 adjustable jacks 114 agencies safety and ESD 54 Airborne Contaminants 87 alley limitations 79 American Eagle cartridge labels by 51 Amperes finding values for 173 ANSI label specifications 51 Any Cartridge Any Slot 51 168 applications 64 archive software types of 65 archiving cartridges 137 ARCserve 151 arrays locating the cartridges 4 targets 4 ASM 151 asses...

Page 266: ... ordering 120 cautions meaning of 227 228 CB Scheme 54 CE Mark 54 cells capacities 7 locations in a library 4 partitioning 207 planning 207 209 targets 4 checklists applications 64 before you install 79 cables and connectors 75 cartridge tapes 70 connectivity 71 data base 68 ESCON 73 existing hardware 69 FICON 74 library 69 media 70 network 71 site planning 79 system assurance 57 system configurat...

Page 267: ...lications 64 contact sheet 58 floor requirements 106 hardware configuration 69 platforms they use 61 satisfaction and the system assurance process xix 57 software 64 system configuration 63 Customer Interface Module components in 3 length of 84 customer interface module CIM capacity 9 207 cut outs floor 80 D Data Base Management Systems types of 68 data base questions 68 data cartridge capacities ...

Page 268: ...by 51 Engineering Design Standard 55 enter cartridges 137 optimization 137 Enterprise Library Software 43 Enterprise Systems Connection definition of 50 environmental factors and concerns 81 error free installation xix 57 ERS 28 52 ESCON cables 132 definition 50 Director survey 73 Ethernet cables part number for 130 the physical interface 29 European Community 54 ExHPDM 44 ExHPDM software compatib...

Page 269: ... ity Act 165 height of the library 84 height library limits requirement tolerance 93 Hewlett Packard LTO tape drives 155 High Performance Robotics 19 HLI PRC description of 5 horizontal pass thru operations 22 host connections 100 host interface connections 29 host selection 31 226 Host Software Component 42 Hot Swap indicator 100 HP DataProtector 151 HP LTO description 155 HSC description 42 feat...

Page 270: ...ures 117 ordering 117 planning 207 system assurance xix 57 208 Library Console CD part number 104 feature codes 121 loading software 104 memory requirements 27 software application 104 library console 27 library management software types of 65 library specifications 180 library survey 69 library to ceiling clearances 98 library weights and measures 84 LibraryStation 47 PTFs for 148 licensed electr...

Page 271: ...48 survey 71 network management software types of 65 non labeled cartridges and the audit 51 numbering cartridge cell locations 4 O One Gigabit Fiber Optic Cable Order Worksheet 131 open systems software package 46 operating systems and configurations 62 operator panel feature codes 121 types of 26 optimization guidelines audits 18 cartridges 137 details 135 elevators 139 initialization 18 media 1...

Page 272: ...connectors 15 plugs for power 15 populating the rails 136 power AC configurations 10 accessory rack 88 configuration drawing 10 configurations 10 connections 15 connectors 15 distribution units 10 factors for pre installation planning 81 options 12 planning 90 plugs 15 power rails extractor tool 107 pre installation planning AC power 90 checklist 79 physical 84 shipping weights and dimensions 109 ...

Page 273: ... 48 site planning checklist 79 SL8500 library complex 22 SLC firmware requirements 206 slopes 93 slot upgrades 149 slots addressing 5 capacities 7 cells xix partitioning 207 planning 207 209 SMC 42 SMC software compatibility 41 smoke detector 52 102 SNMP 48 software library management applications 41 software components 41 software library management 143 Solaris loading Library Console 104 space b...

Page 274: ...umbers 129 partitioning 204 SCSI 129 specifications 154 supported models 50 T9840 154 tape drives See drives and specific drive manufacturer targets 4 targets firmware loading 17 tasks for partitioning 208 team members 208 TEC 116 Technical Excellence Center 116 terminal block 90 terminology 177 terminology in manual xix Tivoli Storage Manager 151 tolerance floor 93 tools required for installation...

Page 275: ...oluntary Control Council for Interference 54 VPN 202 VSM software compatibility 41 VTCS software compatibility 41 VTL software compatibility 41 W walls space between 4 Watts finding values for 173 WebCam feature 122 weight floor capacity 92 106 weights of the individual modules 84 weights of the library 84 width of the library 84 Windows loading Library Console 104 working area 106 workload optimi...

Page 276: ...Index 254 SL8500 Systems Assurance Guide June 2011 E24254 01 ...

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