Contents
Important .............. iii
Read this first ............ v
Minimum firmware levels for common library
features ................ v
Accessing online technical support....... vi
Registering for My Notification ........ vi
Sending us your comments ......... vi
Contacting IBM technical support ....... vii
Summary of changes......... ix
Figures .............. xv
Tables............... xix
Safety and environmental notices ... xxi
Safety notices ............. xxi
Possible safety hazards .......... xxii
Class I laser product ........... xxii
Performing the safety inspection procedure ... xxiii
Rack safety .............. xxiii
Power Cords ............. xxv
Cautions and regulatory compliance statements for
NEBS ................ xxv
Preface ............. xxvii
Product description.......... 1
Front panel ............... 1
Rear panel ............... 3
Bar code reader ............. 6
Encryption ............... 6
Supported Internet Protocols ......... 6
SNMP messaging ............. 7
SNMP traps ............. 7
Maximum library storage capacity and data transfer
rate ................. 7
Ultrium tape drives ............ 9
Speed matching ............ 11
Channel calibration ........... 11
Power management........... 11
Media ................ 11
Library specifications ........... 12
Product environment ........... 15
Supported servers, operating systems, and software 15
Supported device drivers .......... 16
User interfaces ........... 19
Operator Control Panel .......... 19
Operator Control Panel philosophy ..... 19
Power-ON display ........... 20
Note about the front panel LEDs ...... 20
Input modes ............. 21
Selecting predefined values ....... 21
Toggling values ........... 21
Entering numerical values ....... 22
Power ON/OFF ............ 22
Web User Interface ............ 22
Login ............... 22
System status............. 23
Web User Interface Help pages ....... 25
Logging out of the Web User Interface .... 25
Installation planning ......... 27
Determining the number of logical libraries
(partitions) .............. 27
Basic guidelines ............ 27
Library sharing ............ 27
Multiple logical libraries for library sharing .. 27
Multiple control paths ........... 28
Multiple control paths for System i, iSeries, and
AS/400 attachment ........... 28
Multiple control paths for path failover .... 28
Library partitioning and element addressing ... 29
Persistent binding to ensure SCSI ID assignment 32
Logical unit number (LUN) scanning ...... 33
Host interfaces ............. 33
SCSI interface ............ 33
Physical characteristics of the SCSI interface 34
Multiple SCSI buses ......... 34
Terminating the bus ......... 35
SCSI connectors and adapters ...... 35
SCSI differential - LVD ........ 35
SAS interface ............. 35
Fibre Channel interface ......... 36
Cables and speeds .......... 36
Zoning to isolate devices and enhance security 36
Fibre Channel host environment ..... 37
Sharing on a storage area network (SAN) .. 37
Installation and configuration ..... 39
The Library Configuration Form ....... 39
Installing your library ........... 39
Acclimation ............. 39
Choosing a location .......... 40
Unpacking the library .......... 41
Verifying the shipment ......... 41
Installing the library foot pads (desktop
installation) ............. 42
Removing and storing the shipping lock.... 43
Rackmounting the library (rack installation) .. 45
Attaching the library to a server ..... 53
Connecting the host interface cable ..... 53
Installing a Fibre Channel interposer (feature
code 5096) ............. 55
Connecting a power cord......... 56
Configuring your library .......... 56
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