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Chapter 1 — Library Overview Library Features

November 2016 User Guide—Spectra T950 Library

T950BmainframeshaveacenteredcenterTAPandoperatorpaneland

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Figure 2 T950B library with optional bulk TAP, drive, and media expansion frames.

Center

Air filter and fans

TAP

Drive and media

expansion frames

Operator

panel

Window

Main frame

Bulk TAP

expansion frame

panel

(behind cover panel

Bulk

TAP

of drive expansion frames)

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Default Chapter7
- Contacting Spectra Logic7
- Table of Contents8
- About this Guide18
- Intended Audience18
- Product Status18
- Related Information18
  - November19
  - Typographical Conventions21
Chapter 1 - Library Overview22
- Library Features22
- Bluescale Software23
  - Global Spare25
  - Remote Support26
- Library Components27
- Front Panel Components27
- Interior Components30
- Main and Drive Expansion Frame Rear Components32
- Media Expansion Frames37
- Bulk TAP Media Expansion Frame Components38
- Operator Panel and Touch Screen39
- Terapack Access Ports (Taps)40
- Spectra Library Control Modules (LCM and RCM)42
- Exporting Controllers46
- Tape Drives50
- Bluescale Vision Camera52
- Tera Pack Cartridge Handling53
- Library Expansion and Upgrades54
- Discontinued Components54
Chapter 2 - Architecture Overview55
- Media Pools56
- Library Partitions57
- Storage Partitions59
- Cleaning Partitions and Auto Drive Clean60
- Drive and Media Frames61
- Component Identifiers63
- RIM and F-QIP Identifiers65
- Drive Identifiers65
- Fibre Channel Connectivity66
- November66
- Robotic Controller Connectivity67
- Drive Connectivity72
- High-Availability Configurations76
- Redundant Connectivity76
- Controller Failover77
- Global Spare Drives79
- Redundant Power Supplies79
Chapter 3 - Introducing the  Bluescale User Interface81
- Overview of the Blue Scale User Interface82
- Access Options82
- User Interface Features84
  - Status Bar89
  - Progress Bar91
- Library Management92
- User Security92
- Using the Blue Scale User Interface93
- Log into the User Interface93
- Log off or Switch Users97
- Enter Information on Screens98
Chapter 4 - Configuring the Library100
- Configuring Library Users101
- Understanding User Groups and Security101
- Add a New User102
- Modify an Existing User104
- Delete an Existing User104
- Accessing the System Setup Screen104
- Enabling Bluescale Software Support, Options, and Upgrades106
- Enter Activation Keys108
- Add Options109
- Configuring the Global System Settings110
- Configure the System Settings111
- Configure Network Settings116
- Configure Mail Users118
- Enable Email for the Auto Configuration Save File120
- Set the Date and Time122
- Configuring Optional Library Settings123
- Install a Security Certificate and Authentication Key123
- Configure Routine Maintenance125
- Enable and Configure SNMP126
- Configure Controller Failover128
- Configure Emulation132
- Configure Barcode Reporting134
- Configure a Package Server139
- Modify Auto Download Options142
- Configure Rotation Manager143
- Backing U P the Library Configuration145
- Use Automatic Backup of the Library Configuration146
- Use Manual Backup of the Library Configuration146
- Verify the Configuration Backup149
- Etting the Camera Ip Address150
- S Etting the C Amera Ip a Ddress150
- Edit the Camera IP Address - White152
- Set the Camera IP Address - Black155
Chapter 5 - Operating the Library157
- Controlling the Library Power158
- Power on the Library158
- Power off the Library160
- Monitoring Your Library162
- Check and Respond to Messages163
- Use Performance Metrics166
- View Robot Utilization Information169
- View Drive Status Information170
- View a Partition's World Wide Name173
- Use the Bluescale Vision Camera174
- Using Ausb Device178
- Continuing Backups While Using a USB Device178
- Connect a USB Device to the Library179
- Controlling the Interior Lights180
Chapter 6 - Configuring and Managing Partitions181
- Partition Configuration Overview182
- Partition Types and Requirements182
- Preparing to Configure Partitions185
- Creating a Cleaning Partition187
- Define the Initial Cleaning Partition Settings188
- Configure the Chambers for the Partition189
- Creating a Storage Partition190
- Define the Initial Storage Partition Settings190
- Select the Robotic Control Path194
- Assign Global Spare Drives195
- Allocate Chambers and Drives197
- Enable and Configure MLM Prescan and Postscan199
- Select the Encryption Mode202
- Configure the Drive Fibre Channel Addressing205
- Specify the Partition Users205
- Configure the Robotic Path Visibility206
- Configure Drive Visibility207
- Configure the Port Addressing for the Controllers208
- Confirming and Saving the Partition Settings211
- Modifying an Existing Partition214
- Deleting a Partition218
Chapter 7 - Importing and Exporting Cartridges220
- Preparing Cartridges for Use221
- Cartridge Guidelines and Requirements221
- Prepare the Cartridges for Use223
- Import and Export Overview224
- Requirements225
- Restrictions225
- Mporting into a226
- Torage or Cleaning Partition226
- Import Requirements226
- I Mporting into a S Torage or C Leaning P Artition226
- Prepare the Storage Partition or the Cleaning Partition229
- Import the Magazines230
- Prepare the Entry/Exit Pool236
- Exporting or Exchanging Magazines and Cartridges237
- Prepare for the Export or Exchange238
- Export Magazines from a Partition238
- Exchange Magazines or Cartridges in a Partition243
- Export or Exchange Expired Cleaning Cartridges247
- Using the Advanced Import /Export Options249
- Create a Move Queue249
- Start the Moves253
- Updating the Software Media Inventory255
Chapter 8 - Using the Cartridge Inventory256
- Understanding the Cartridge Inventory257
- Viewing and257
- Ownloading the Cartridge257
- November257
- View the Cartridge Inventory for a Location258
- Download the Cartridge Inventory260
- Locating a Specific Cartridge264
- Moving Cartridges Within a Partition265
- Move Cartridges Using the Bluescale Inventory Screen265
- Move Cartridges Using an ASCII Move File270
Chapter 9 - Configuring and Using Media Lifecycle Management276
- Management277
- Spectra Certified MLM-Enabled Media277
- Automatic Media Discovery278
- Media Tracking and Reporting280
- MLM Prescan and Postscan283
- Additional MLM Features285
- Enabling Mlm and Configuring Global Settings287
- Enable MLM and Configure Settings287
- Configure How Storage Capacity Displays291
- Configure Postscan Blackout Periods292
- Using Media Lifecycle Management294
- Add Cartridges to the MLM Database294
- Discover Cartridges Manually296
- Stop the Discovery Process298
- Using Pre Scan298
- Using Post Scan299
- Operational Overview300
- Address Requirements for Use303
- Enable Postscan304
- Request a Manual Postscan305
- Pause the Postscan Process307
- Using Mlm Reporting308
- Generate MLM Reports308
- Save an MLM Report312
- Override a Poor Cartridge Health Report314
- Managing the Mlm Database315
- Back up the MLM and DLM Databases316
- Verify the Database Backup File318
- Delete MLM Records from the Database318
- Download the MLM Database for Analysis and Archival321
Chapter 10 - Using Drive Lifecycle Management322
- Blue Scale Drive Lifecycle Management322
- Monitoring Drive Health Using Dlm323
- Using the Drive Health Icons324
- Viewing and Saving a Detailed Drive Health Report326
- Downloading the Dlm Database328
Chapter 11 - Configuring and Using Autosupport330
- Auto Support Overview330
- Configuring Autosupport333
- Configure Mail Recipients333
- Configure Autosupport Profiles334
- Configure Alarms338
- Configure Log Set Forwarding339
- Using Auto Support341
- Create New Support Tickets341
- Update Existing Support Tickets346
Chapter 12 - Library Troubleshooting347
- Troubleshooting Library Problems348
- Troubleshooting Library Initialization Issues348
- Troubleshooting Bluescale User Interface Issues349
- Troubleshooting Mlm Issues352
- Troubleshooting Encryption Issues354
- Resolving Operational Issues356
- Using Blue Scale Hardware Health Monitoring358
- Respond to HHM Notifications359
- View Hardware Health Monitoring (HHM) Data363
- November364
- Capturing Traces365
- Resetting the Library368
- Reset the LCM or RCM369
- Reset a RIM or F-QIP370
- Hardware Reset370
- Reset the Power Control Module372
- Iscovering and372
- Etting the372
- Blue372
- Configure the Bluescale Vision Camera - White373
- Configure the Bluescale Vision Camera - Black378
- Esting the382
- Estoring the384
- Library384
- Restore from an Auto Configuration Save File385
- Restore the Library Configuration Using a Saved Configuration390
- Restore the MLM and DLM Databases392
Chapter 13 Drive Troubleshooting394
- Esetting Arive395
- Esetting a D Rive395
- Global Spare Drive396
- Use the Global Spare Drive397
- Undo the Global Spare Drive400
- Etrieving a401
- Drive401
- Race or401
- Use the Drive Traces Button401
- Use the Bluescale Retrieve Drive Dump Utility404
- Roubleshooting Rives406
- Identify the Problem406
- Roubleshooting D Rives406
- Interpret the Detailed Drive Information409
- Est Arive427
- Requirements for Using the Wizard427
- Run the DLM Drive Health Verification Wizard429
Chapter 14 Maintaining the Library432
- Installing Additional Drives433
- Moving the Library433
- Enewing the B Lue S Cale S Oftware S Upport K Ey434
- Updating the Blue Scale Software and Library Firmware436
- Check the Library Bluescale Software Version437
- Check Component Firmware Versions (Optional)438
- Check the Currently Released Bluescale Version440
- Download the Bluescale Package440
- Prepare for the Bluescale Package Update442
- Prepare the Library442
- Install the Update Package443
- Troubleshooting452
- Manage Update Packages454
- Replacing the Air Filter455
- Installing Cord Locks458
- Calibrating the Touch Screen459
Chapter 15 - Maintaining the Drives460
- Cleaning a Drive461
- Determine Whether Cleaning Is Required462
- Prepare the Library for Drive Cleaning463
- Determine the Cleaning Method464
- Manually Cleaning a Drive465
- Track Cleaning Cartridge Use467
- Updating Drive Firmware468
- Prepare for the Update Process469
- Update Using ITDT472
- Update Using Drive Update through Package Update475
- Update Using the Drive Firmware Update Wizard483
- Update Using the Update Drive Firmware Utility486
- Updating Drive Device Drivers489
- Adding or Replacing a Drive490
- Add a Drive to the Library491
- Replace a Drive492
Chapter 16 - Technical Support493
- Accessing the Technical Support Portal493
- Create an Account494
- Log into the Portal495
- Opening a Support Ticket496
- Returns500
APPENDIX A Best Practices501
- Mlm Best Practices501
- Implementation Guidelines502
- Usage Policy Guidelines502
- Disaster Recovery Planning505
- Back U P and Protect the Library Metadata505
- Back up the Library Metadata506
- Verify and Protect the Metadata Backup508
- Using Cartridges510
- Labeling Cartridges510
- Handling Cartridges511
- Storing Cartridges512
- Using Cartridges in the Library513
- Cartridge Rotation514
Appendix B - SNMP MIB Listing517
Appendix C - Media & Upgrades525
- EDIA and Spectra Certified Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525525
- Media and Media Accessories526
- How to Order527
- Library Support and Upgrades527
- Service Contract Extension527
- Bluescale Software Updates528
- Library Upgrades528
- Hardware Expansion and Upgrades529
- How to Order531
- Replaceable Components531
APPENDIX D Specifications532
- Library Specifications533
- Data Storage Capacity533
- Size and Weight535
- Service Access Requirements536
- Shipping and Storage Size and Weight537
- Power Specifications537
  - Input Power Requirements537
  - Power Cord Specifications539
  - Grounding Requirements540
- Environmental Specifications542
- Shock and Vibration Specifications543
- Interoperability and Software Compatibility543
- Interface Specifications544
- Component Interface Connectors544
- Network Interface Cable Requirements544
- Universal Serial Bus (USB) Support545
- NDMP Support545
- Tape Drive and Media Specifications545
- LTO Tape Drive Specifications545
- Ts11X0 Technology Tape Drive Specifications549
- Drive-Based Encryption Highlights550
- Tape Media Specifications550
  - Environmental Requirements550
  - Lto Media Specifications551
  - Worm Media552
  - Cleaning Cartridges552
- Barcode Label Specifications553
Appendix E - Regulatory & Safety Standards558
- Eu Declaration of Conformity558
- Emission Standards559
- Fcc Notice560
- Ce Marking560
- Safety Standards and Compliance560
- Laser Warning561
- Nemko Accreditation561
- Environmental Regulations562
- Waste of Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Directive562
- Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic562
- Equipment (Rohs)562
- Measures for the Administration of the Control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products (China)563
- Recycling Your Library563
- Conflict Minerals Policy564
- Index565

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