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Oracle StorageTek T10000 User Manual

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StorageTek T10000
Tape Drive Operator's Guide
E20714-07
June 2014

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Oracle StorageTek T10000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form Factor5.25-inch half-height
InterfaceSCSI Ultra320 LVD
Data CartridgeT10000
MTBF250, 000 hours
TypeTape Drive
Data Transfer Rate (native)240 MB/s
Native Data Rate240 MB/s
Transfer Rate (compressed)480 MB/s

Summary

Preface

Audience

Describes the intended readers of the document.

Documentation Accessibility

Provides information on Oracle's accessibility commitment.

Introduction

Tape Drive Description

Describes the T10000 tape drive, its cartridges, and libraries.

Library Tray Rear Panel

Details items on the rear panel of the library tray.

Interface Ports Use

Discusses the recommended use of interface ports for tape drives.

Maintenance Port Use

Explains the use of the Ethernet maintenance port for service calls.

T10000D Library Tray

Shows the rear panel of the SL3000 library drive tray for the T10000D.

Status and Maintenance Indicators

Explains the meaning of drive tray indicators.

T10000 A, B, or C Library Tray

Describes the rear panel of the SL8500 library drive tray for T10000A, B, or C.

Drive Status Indicator

Details the drive status indicator states and meanings.

Encryption Status Indicator

Explains the encryption status indicator for encryption-capable drives.

Encryption Options

Covers data-at-rest encryption and FIPS compliance.

Key Management Solutions

Discusses StorageTek Crypto Key Management Station and KMS.

Data Path Key Management

Explains the DPKM subsystem for host-based key management.

Interface with the Tape Drive

Describes communication with library-attached drives via VOP.

Library Drives

Discusses manual operations via VOP for library drives.

Rack Mount Drives

Describes operation of rack-mounted drives via operator panel or VOP.

Secure Configuration

Focuses on secure network configuration for VOP.

StorageTek Library Console

Introduces the SLC GUI for basic drive information.

T10000 Cartridges

Standard Data Cartridge

Describes the common read/write data cartridges.

Diagnostic Cartridges

Explains the special-use diagnostic cartridges.

Sport Cartridges

Describes the lower capacity Sport cartridges.

VolSafe Data Cartridges

Details the write-once VolSafe data cartridges.

Cleaning Cartridges

Explains the use of cleaning cartridges for drive head cleaning.

Media Information Region

Discusses information recorded on cartridges for access and life management.

Statistical Counters

Reflects cartridge use and activity information.

Data Pointers

Describes the map used to locate customer data on tape.

Cross-Density Cartridge Processing

Explains MIR processing for mixed T10000 drive models.

Tape Drive Features

Invalid Media Information Conditions

Lists media invalid conditions and their impact.

StorageTek Data Integrity Validation

Ensures checksum validation for each record sent to the drive.

StorageTek Maximum Capacity

Enables use of tape capacity for copy operations.

StorageTek File Sync Accelerator

Reduces back hitches caused by tape marks or sync operations.

StorageTek Tape Application Accelerator

Increases write throughput by converting tape marks.

StorageTek Search Accelerator

Enables FICON applications to search strings up to 1024 bytes.

StorageTek MIR Assisted Search

Allows T10000C/D drives to access MIR of the cartridge.

StorageTek In-Drive Reclaim Accelerator

Enables reclaiming space on tape without rewriting.

StorageTek Tape Tiering Accelerator

Allows partitioning tape and managing file set locations.

Rack Mount Controls and Indicators

Front Panel

Describes the front panel of the rack mount chassis and its drives.

Operator Panel Controls and Indicators

Details the dual-operator panel, controls, and indicators.

Operator Panel Display Window

Describes the alphanumeric messages displayed by the drive.

Rear Panel

Shows the rear of the rack mount chassis, including power connectors.

Operator Tasks

Basic Tasks

Covers fundamental operator tasks like power on/off and cartridge handling.

Power-on Rack Mount Drives

Details applying power to the rack mount tray and initial program load.

Power-off Rack Mount Drives

Explains how to remove power from the rack mount tray.

Write-Protect or Write-Enable a Cartridge

Describes how to use the write-protect switch on a cartridge.

Cartridge Handling Precautions

Provides cautions for handling cartridges to prevent damage.

To Identify a Defective Cartridge

Lists visual checks for identifying a damaged cartridge.

Manually Load a Cartridge

Explains the process of manually loading a tape cartridge into the drive.

Manually Unload a Cartridge

Describes the procedure for manually unloading a tape cartridge.

Cartridge Leader Not Fully Rewound

Provides steps if a cartridge leader is not fully rewound.

Tape Drive Cleaning

Details the process and conditions for cleaning the tape drive.

To Clean the T10000 Tape Drive

Step-by-step guide to cleaning the tape drive.

Initial Program Load (IPL)

Explains how to perform a forced IPL to recover from errors.

To Start an IPL of the Drive from the Operator Panel

Describes initiating an IPL using the physical operator panel.

To Start an IPL of the Drive Using VOP

Explains initiating an IPL via the Virtual Operator Panel.

Menu System Tasks

Lists tasks performable through the menu system.

To Place the Drive Online (Operator Panel)

Details placing the drive online using the operator panel.

To Place the Drive Online (VOP)

Describes placing the drive online using the Virtual Operator Panel.

To View the Configuration (Operator Panel)

Explains viewing drive configuration via the operator panel.

To View the Configuration (VOP)

Describes viewing drive configuration via VOP.

To Place the Drive Offline (Operator Panel)

Details placing the drive offline using the operator panel.

To Place the Tape Drive Offline (VOP)

Describes placing the drive offline using VOP.

Rebuilding the MIR

Explains the process for rebuilding the Media Information Region.

To Rebuild the MIR (Operator Panel)

Step-by-step guide to rebuilding MIR using the operator panel.

Cartridge Leader Does Not Rewind

Provides steps if the cartridge leader is not fully rewound.

To Rebuild the MIR (VOP)

Details rebuilding MIR using the Virtual Operator Panel.

MIR Rebuild Fails (VOP)

Describes actions when MIR rebuild fails.

Change the Drive Configuration

Explains how to change drive configuration parameters.

Data Path Key Management Procedures

To View Current Drive Settings - Encrypt Tab (DPKM)

Shows how to view current drive encryption settings.

To Turn DPKM On

Describes the steps to enable Data Path Key Management.

To Turn DPKM Off

Details the steps to disable Data Path Key Management.

Menu System

Menu System Overview

Provides an overview of the T10000 menu system accessed via the operator panel.

Menu Structure Overview

Describes the six categories of the menu system structure.

Menu Operations

Explains how to navigate and perform operations within the menu system.

Online or Offline Menu

Details switching the drive between online and offline states.

View or Change Configuration Settings

Covers viewing and modifying drive configuration settings.

Interface Selection Submenu

Allows selection of drive interface protocol (FCP, FCoE, FICON).

Port A Attributes Menu

Allows viewing or configuring port A attributes.

Port A/B Physical Addressing Submenu

Configures physical addressing for ports A and B.

Port A/B Hard Physical Address Submenu

Sets hard physical addresses for ports A and B.

Port A/B Soft Physical Addressing Submenu

Configures soft physical addressing for ports A and B.

Interface Speed Rate Submenu

Selects the interface speed rate for the drive.

Port A/B Maximum Data Frame Size Submenu

Selects the maximum data frame size.

Port A/B World Wide Name (WWN) Submenu

Manages drive and port World Wide Names.

Port A/B Custom/Normal WWN Submenu

Manages custom or normal WWN settings.

Port B Attributes Menu

Allows viewing or configuring port B attributes.

Emulation Mode Submenu (FCP)

Configures emulation modes for Fibre Channel Protocol.

Emulation Mode Submenu (FICON)

Configures emulation modes for FICON interface.

Compress Mode Submenu

Enables or disables data compression.

Data Security Erase Mode Submenu

Configures the data security erase mode.

Drive Address Submenu (FICON only)

Sets the device address for FICON interface.

Standard Label Overwrite Protection Submenu

Controls standard label overwrite protection.

Language Selection Submenu

Selects the operator panel display language.

Tape Bar Submenu

Configures the tape activity display.

Library Address Submenu

Configures the library address for tape drives.

StorageTek File Sync Accelerator Submenu

Enables or disables the file sync accelerator.

StorageTek Tape Application Accelerator Submenu

Enables or disables tape application accelerator.

StorageTek Maximum Capacity Submenu

Configures maximum tape capacity usage.

Drive Node WWN Submenu

Manages the drive node World Wide Name.

Drive Node Custom/Normal WWN Submenu

Manages custom or normal WWN for the drive node.

Serial Number Menu

Displays the drive's manufacturing assigned serial number.

Save Configuration Submenu

Saves configuration changes and initiates an IPL.

Exit Configuration Submenu

Options to repeat configuration or exit to TCP/IP menu.

View or Change TCP/IP Settings

Covers viewing and changing TCP/IP settings.

DHCP Submenu

Configures DHCP settings for TCP/IP.

IP Address Hi Submenu

Configures the high part of the IP address.

IP Address Lo Submenu

Configures the low part of the IP address.

Net Mask Hi Submenu

Configures the high part of the network mask.

Net Mask Lo Submenu

Configures the low part of the network mask.

Gateway Hi Submenu

Configures the high part of the gateway address.

Gateway Lo Submenu

Configures the low part of the gateway address.

Save TCP/IP Submenu

Saves TCP/IP configuration changes.

Exit TCP/IP Submenu

Exits TCP/IP settings and advances to the next menu.

Drive Operations Menu

Code Update Submenu

Updates drive firmware from a code tape.

Make Dump Tape Submenu

Formats a cartridge as a dump tape.

Make Code Tape Submenu

Copies firmware image to a data cartridge.

Make Data Tape Submenu

Reformats cartridges for reuse as data tapes.

Build Media Information Region Submenu

Rebuilds the Media Information Region on a cartridge.

Exit Drive Submenu

Exits drive operations and advances to the firmware release menu.

Firmware Release Level Menu

Displays the current drive firmware release level.

Exit Menu

Options to stay in the menu system or exit.

Service Calls and Help

Cartridge Care

Storage Environment

Recommendations for storing tape cartridges.

Guidelines for Handling

Cautions for handling cartridges to prevent damage.

To Unpack and Acclimate Cartridges

Steps for unpacking and acclimating new cartridges.

To Clean a Cartridge

Instructions for cleaning a tape cartridge.

To Ship a Cartridge

Guidelines for packaging cartridges for shipment.

Dropped Cartridges

To Inspect a Dropped Cartridge

Detailed steps for inspecting a dropped cartridge for damage.

Data Cartridge Labels

Rack Mount Cartridge Labels

Describes acceptable labels for rack mount situations.

Library Use Cartridge Labels

Specifies label requirements for cartridges used in libraries.

Standard/Sport Cartridge Labels

Details the format of standard and sport cartridge labels.

VolSafe/Sport VolSafe Cartridge Labels

Describes labels for VolSafe and Sport VolSafe cartridges.

Diagnostic Cartridge Labels

Specifies label requirements for diagnostic cartridges.

Cleaning Cartridge Labels

Details the label format for cleaning cartridges.

Initial Drive Configuration Settings

Initial Configuration Menu Settings

Lists preset drive configuration settings for menus.

Initial TCP/IP Menu Settings

Lists preset TCP/IP configuration settings.

FICON Configuration Differences

Notes FICON interface specific configuration differences.

T10000C/D Additional Parameters

Lists parameters specific to T10000C/D drives.

Other Configuration Settings

Lists default values for various drive registers.

Messages and Translated Messages

Messages

Summarizes operator panel display messages, meanings, and actions.

Potential Operator Recovery Scenarios

Lists Fault Symptom Codes (FSCs) and recovery actions.

Translated Messages

Lists operator panel display messages in multiple languages.

Specifications

Physical Specifications (Drive)

Lists physical dimensions and weights of the drive.

Physical Specifications (Tape Cartridge)

Lists physical dimensions and weights of the tape cartridge.

Power Specifications

Details power requirements for rack mount and library-attached drives.

Performance Specifications

Lists drive capacity, data buffer size, and tape speeds.

Environmental Requirements

Tape Drive Environmental Requirements

Lists temperature and humidity requirements for the drive.

Tape Cartridge Environmental Requirements

Lists temperature and humidity requirements for the cartridge.

Airborne Contamination

Discusses the impact of airborne particles on drives and media.

Controlling Contaminants

Environmental Contaminants

Details requirements for ISO 14644-1 Class 8 environment.

Required Air Quality Levels

Discusses maintaining high cleanliness for hardware.

Contaminant Properties and Sources

Explains how contaminants damage hardware.

Sources of Contamination

Lists activities and factors that introduce contaminants.

Contaminant Effects

Describes how contaminants cause hardware issues.

Exposure Points

Addresses points of potential contaminant exposure in the data center.

Filtration

Discusses air filtration methods for controlled environments.

Positive Pressurization and Ventilation

Explains achieving positive pressurization for contaminant control.

Cleaning Procedures and Equipment

Daily Tasks

Outlines daily cleaning activities like rubbish removal.

Weekly Tasks

Details weekly cleaning of the access floor system.

Quarterly Tasks

Describes quarterly decontamination tasks for experienced professionals.

Biennial Tasks

Outlines biennial subfloor void decontamination.

Activity and Processes

Emphasizes data center isolation and controlled access.

Glossary

Index

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