Name: Oracle StorageTek SL8500
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Label Design

Barcode Labels H-3

Figure H–3 Barcode Placement Standards (T10000 and LTO)

Figure Legend:

1. Start character

2. Volume ID

3. Media ID

4. Stop character

LTO

These cartridges require an eight-character label — a six-character vol-id and a

two-character media ID. The media ID characters are:

■ L3 = Generation 3

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Preface15
- Documentation Accessibility15
- Related Documentation15
Release Notes17
- What's New in this Release17
- Fixes17
- Minimum Requirements for Related Software18
- MIB Version18
- LTO Drive Firmware Versions18
- Installing Library Firmware19
1 Library Overview21
- Library Modules21
  - Drive Expansion Module (Rear View)22
- Hardware Components23
- Storage Capacity29
- Power Configuration Options29
  - Power Redundancy Options29
    - N+1 Power Configuration (Standard)30
- 2 N Power Configuration30
Optional Library Features32
- Partitioning32
- Robotics DC Power Supplies32
- SL8500 Power Specifications32
- Media Validation33
- Power Usage32
Networking and Communication33
- Host Connectivity Options33
- Switched Fabric Topology34
- Port Bonding34
- Dynamic World Wide Name34
Library Monitoring34
- Storagetek Library Console (SLC)34
- Library Attach35
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)35
- Log Snapshot Feature35
- Service Delivery Platform35
Library Management Software35
- Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS)35
- Enterprise Library Software (ELS)36
- Independent Software Vendors (Isvs)36
- Other Storage System Solutions37
Ordering38
- Ordering Process38
  - Hardware Activation Files38
- Physical Configuration39
- Hardware Options39
Installation Planning47
- Dimensions and Weights47
- Installation Site Requirements50
- Cabling55
  - Door Notch Dimensions55
- Fire Suppression Planning56
  - Conduit and Cable Routing (Rear View)56
- Pass-Thru Port Planning57
  - Fire Suppression Ceiling Access (Viewed from the Top of the Library)57
- Time and Personnel58
- Installation Tools58
- Transporting the Library60
3 Installing Storagetek Library Console63
- Selecting an SLC Version63
- Downloading the SLC Media Pack63
- Installing Standalone (Remote) SLC64
  - Supported Platforms64
  - Security Considerations64
- Installing Web-Launched SLC64
  - Minimum Browser Requirements65
  - Security Considerations65
- Upgrading SLC on the Local Op Panel65
4 Logging in to SLC67
- Logging in for the First Time after Library Installation67
- Logging in to the Standalone SLC67
- Logging in to the Web-Launched SLC67
- Logging in to the Local Operator Panel68
- Changing a User Password68
5 Activating Optional Features69
- Downloading a New Hardware Activation File69
- Installing a New Hardware Activation File70
- Displaying Current Hardware Activation Files70
- Deleting a Hardware Activation File70
- Enabling Features on a Library with Firmware before FRS_7.0071
6 Configuring Capacity73
- Applying the Default Capacity Configuration in a Single Library73
- Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration in a Single Library74
- Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration in a Library Complex74
- Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Capacity Changes75
- Guidelines for Customizing Capacity Activation75
- Effect on HLI Hosts after Modifying the Capacity Configuration75
7 Partitioning the Library77
- Partitioning the Library Using SLC77
- Sharing Caps in a Partitioned Library81
- Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Partitioning Changes81
- Maximizing Library Performance When Partitioning81
8 Operating a CAP83
- Entering Cartridges Using a CAP83
- Ejecting Cartridges Using a CAP84
- Removing a CAP Magazine from a Bulk CAP85
- Locking/Unlocking a CAP85
- Overriding a CAP Reservation of a Partition85
- Modifying Bulk CAP Messages86
- Enabling and Disabling a Bulk CAP87
- CAP Modes87
- Guidelines for Using Caps87
9 Configuring Drives89
- Configuring Drive Cleaning89
  - Configuring Host-Managed Drive Cleaning89
- Configuring the Drive Tray Serial Numbers90
- Maximizing Library Performance through Drive Placement90
10 Managing Cartridges91
- Moving Cartridges (Recovery Moves)91
- Locating Cartridges92
  - Locating a Cartridge by Volume ID92
  - Locating a Cartridge by Address92
- Viewing Cartridge Information92
- Importing or Exporting Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges93
  - Importing Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges93
  - Exporting Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges94
- Cartridge Types94
  - Cartridge Labels94
- Handling Cartridges94
- Maximizing Library Performance Though Cartridge Placement95
11 Validating Media97
- Media Validation Requirements97
- Defining the Media Validation Pool97
- Starting or Resuming Media Validation98
- Stopping a Validation99
- Updating Host Information after Modifying the MV Pool99
12 Auditing the Library101
- Performing a Physical Audit of the Entire Library101
- Performing a Physical Audit on a Range of Cells102
- Performing a Verified Audit on a Range of Cells102
- Meaning of the Audit Indicator102
13 Viewing Library and Device Information103
- Viewing Library Operational Status103
- Viewing Library Properties and Configuration103
- Viewing Device Status and Properties104
- Viewing the Local Operator Panel Type105
- Meaning of Library and Device Status Indicators in SLC105
14 Generating Reports and Logs107
- Viewing Library and Device Reports with the Reports Utility107
  - SLC Reports107
- Generating Active Capacity Reports108
- Generating Partitioning Reports (Single Library Only)108
- Generating Diagnostic Files for Oracle Support108
  - Generating the Library SNMP MIB File109
  - Generating the Library Log Snapshot File109
- Monitoring Library Events109
15 Changing Online/Offline Status and Rebooting113
- Taking the Library Offline113
- Bringing the Library Online114
- Taking a Device Offline114
- Bringing a Device Online114
- Rebooting the Library115
- Rebooting the Local Operator Panel115
- Rebooting an Elevator115
- Rebooting a Robot115
16 Troubleshooting117
- Basic Troubleshooting117
- Running a Library Self-Test118
- Running a Device Self-Test119
- Diagnosing Robotic Issues120
- Determining the Status of a Controller Card122
- Clearing Library Status Alerts122
- Initiating a Manual RE Switch Using SLC123
- Calibrating the Touch Screen123
  - Re-Calibrating the Local Operator Panel123
  - Resetting the Local Operator Panel to Factory Settings124
- Troubleshooting Host Connectivity124
17 Servicing the Library125
- Turning off the Library125
- Turning on the Library125
- Entering the Library Without the Service Safety Door in Place126
  - Safety Precautions When Entering the Library126
- Using the Emergency Robotics Stop Switch126
- Manually Mounting or Dismounting a Cartridge127
- Operating the Service Safety Door127
  - Emergency Robotic Stop Switch127
A Software and Hardware Requirements for Library Features129
B Command Line Interface Reference131
- Audit131
- Capcommand131
- Cleaning131
- Config136
- Date137
- Drive137
- Hwactivation138
- Mediavalidation139
- Network139
- Partition141
- Recontrol142
- Snmp142
- Ssh142
- Time142
- Traceroute143
- Version143
- Whereami143
C Library Addressing Reference145
- Translating a Slot Address between HLI and Library Format Using SLC145
- Comparison of Addressing Schemes145
- Understanding Structural Elements Used in Addressing146
  - Internal Library Versus HLI-PRC Addressing (Top View of Library146
- Internal Library Addressing Scheme147
- HLI-PRC Addressing Scheme151
- Physical Hardware Numbering for Tape Drives154
  - Rotational CAP HLI-PRC Addressing154
  - Physical Hardware Numbering of Tape Drive (Viewed from Rear of Library154
- Reserved Internal IP Addresses155
  - Comparison of Tape Drive Numbering (Viewed from Front of the Library155
D Redundant Electronics Overview157
- Redundant Electronics Requirements157
- Redundant Electronics Configuration Examples158
- What Occurs During a Failover158
- Factors that Prevent an RE Switch159
- Factors that Initiate and Automatic Failover159
- Ways to Initiate a Manual Failover159
- Firmware Upgrades with RE159
E Dual TCP/IP Overview161
- Minimum Requirements for Dual TCP/IP161
- Using a Shared Network161
- Configuring Dual TCP/IP162
- Dual TCP/IP Configuration Examples164
F Multi TCP/IP Overview167
- Minimum Multi TCP/IP Requirements167
- Configuration Recommendations167
- Multi TCP/IP Configuration Examples168
  - Multi TCP/IP Connections to a Library Complex168
  - Dual and Multi TCP/IP Connections to a Library Complex168
G Upgrading Library Firmware169
- Downloading Firmware from My Oracle Support169
- Loading Firmware170
- Activating Firmware170
- Downgrading Firmware171
H Barcode Labels173
- Barcode Standards173
  - Code 39 Barcode Standard - Letter a173
  - Code 39 Barcode Standard - Inter-Character Gap173
- Label Design174
- Applying a Label177
- Label Care179
  - Mis-Aligned Media ID Label179
Glossary181
Index191

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