Understanding the Major Components
1-8 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User's Guide
The tabbed Partitions screen summarizes the library resources assigned to each
configured partition, as well as any resources left unassigned. On each tab, Drives and
Tapes tables list drive and tape properties in detail.
The Drives screen displays drive properties in tabular form, with a row for each drive
in yo
ur library. Each row contains a configurable set of columns that can include the
Component position (Top or Bottom), the Module where the drive is installed, the
Health of the drive, the drive Type (manufacturer and LTO generation), the drive
Interface Type (Fibre or SAS), the Serial Number, the World Wide Node and Port
Name, and the cleaning status of the drive.
The Tapes screen displays tape properties in tabular form,
with a row for each tape in
your library. Each row contains a configurable set of columns that can include the Tape
Label, the Current Location of the cartridge, the Module that holds the cartridge, the
Location Type (Slot, Reserved Slot, or Drive), the SCSI Address of the location, the
Tape Type (data, cleaning, or diagnostic), and the Media Type (LTO Generation,
WORM status, and capacity.
The Configuration screen lets library administrators view and/or
modify network
interface, library, and partition settings. Clicking on the expandable headings in the
Section column of the configuration table lets you view the system properties
associated with that section and the values assigned to each property. Clicking on the
Configure icon above the table starts a Configuration Wizard that leads you through
the steps required when setting values for any of these properties, individually or in
combination. When you select an operation that requires taking the library off line or
restarting, the wizard notifies you and takes the necessary action automatically.
The Firmware screen lets users view the current library and drive firmware revisions.
Li
brary administrators can also upgrade library and drive firmware or rollback the
library firmware to the version previously installed.
SNMP and Email Alerts screens let administr
ators view and/or modify monitoring
and notifications.
The Users screen lets administrators create user login accounts, assign roles, and reset
user pa
sswords.
The Service screen lets authorized users revie
w Product Identification information,
Replaceable Component records, and the library Health Log.
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