Contents
Read This First ...........iii
Minimum Firmware Levels for Common Library
Features ...............iii
Contacting Dell .............iii
Figures ..............vii
Tables ...............xi
Safety and Environmental Notices . . xiii
Danger Notice .............xiii
Caution Notice .............xiii
Laser Safety and Compliance ........xiv
Class I Laser Product ..........xiv
Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure . . . xiv
Rack Safety ..............xv
Preface ..............xix
Related Publications ...........xix
Chapter 1. Product Description ....1-1
Front Panel ..............1-1
Rear Panel ..............1-3
Bar Code Reader ............1-5
Encryption ..............1-5
Supported Internet Protocols ........1-7
SNMP Messaging ............1-7
SNMP Traps .............1-7
Maximum Library Storage Capacity and Data
Transfer Rate .............1-8
Ultrium Tape Drives ...........1-8
Speed Matching ...........1-10
Channel Calibration ..........1-10
Power Management ..........1-10
Media ...............1-10
Library Specifications ..........1-11
Product Environment ..........1-13
Supported Device Drivers .........1-13
Chapter 2. User Interfaces ......2-1
Operator Control Panel ..........2-1
Operator Control Panel Philosophy .....2-1
Power-ON Display...........2-2
Note about the Front Panel LEDs ......2-2
Input Modes .............2-3
PowerON/OFF ...........2-4
Web User Interface............2-4
Login ...............2-5
System Status ............2-6
Web User Interface Help Pages ......2-8
Logging out of the Web User Interface ....2-8
Chapter 3. Installation Planning ....3-1
Determining the Number of Logical Libraries. . . 3-1
Basic Guidelines ...........3-1
Library Sharing ............3-1
Using Multiple Logical Libraries for Library
Sharing ..............3-2
Using Multiple Control Paths ........3-2
Using Multiple Control Paths for Path Failover 3-2
Library Partitioning and Element Addressing . . . 3-2
Logical Unit Number (LUN) Scanning .....3-6
Host Interfaces .............3-7
SCSI Interface ............3-7
SAS Interface ............3-9
Fibre Channel Interface .........3-9
Chapter 4. Installation and
Configuration ...........4-1
Using the Library Configuration Form .....4-1
Installing Your Library ..........4-1
Choosing a Location ..........4-1
Unpacking the Library .........4-2
Verifying the Shipment .........4-2
Installing the Library Foot Pads (for Desktop
Installation ONLY) ...........4-3
Removing and Storing the Shipping Lock . . . 4-4
Rackmounting the Library (for Rack Installation
ONLY)...............4-5
Connecting the Host Interface Cable ....4-11
Connecting a Power Cord ........4-13
Configuring Your Library .........4-14
Choosing Your Configuration Method ....4-14
Using Factory Defaults as Your Configuration 4-14
Configuring Your Library using the Web User
Interface ..............4-15
Configuring Your Library using the Operator
Control Panel ............4-31
Preparing the Host ...........4-31
Verifying the Connection .........4-32
Cartridge Magazines...........4-32
Populating the Library with Data Cartridges 4-36
Inserting the Cleaning Cartridge ......4-37
Chapter 5. Operations ........5-1
Operator Control Panel Navigation ......5-7
Operator Control Panel Menu Tree ......5-9
Monitor Menu ............5-10
Control Menu ............5-16
Configure Menu ...........5-18
Service Menu ............5-30
Web User Interface Menus .........5-33
Monitor Library Menu .........5-34
Manage Library Menu .........5-42
Configure Library Menu ........5-44
Service Library Menu .........5-57
Import and Export Media during Normal Library
Operation ..............5-64
Configuring I/O Stations and Reserving Slots . . 5-65
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