Spectra Tape Series - Library Features

Chapter 1 — Library Overview Library Features
September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library
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LIBRARY FEATURES
The Spectra T200, T380, and T680 libraries all use the same components
and BlueScale
®
user interface. The libraries include the following features:
BlueScale Software Features
The BlueScale software provides control over every aspect of the library’s
operation.
Auto Configuration Save The Auto Configuration Save feature
automatically generates a weekly backup file and stores the file on the
memory card in the LCM. The backup file contains the library
configuration and the MLM and DLM databases, as well as the encryption
configuration and keys.
Auto Drive Clean Auto Drive Clean lets you configure a dedicated
partition to be used for cleaning cartridges. The cleaning partition can be
shared by multiple data partitions using the same drive technology and is
used by the library to automatically clean drives whenever necessary.
Controller Failover In libraries using robotic interface modules, Controller
Failover configures two identical controllers in the library as a failover pair.
The primary controller provides the robotic control path in the partition
while the secondary is designated as the spare. In the event that the
secondary controller detects a problem with the primary controller, it
automatically takes over all robotics control operations to provide
uninterrupted operation.
Encryption and Key Management BlueScale Encryption key management
is tightly integrated into the BlueScale environment. Encryption can be
performed either through encryption-capable LTO-4 through LTO-9
drives, or an encryption-enabled Fibre Channel QIP, if installed.
Encryption key management is provided through the library’s BlueScale
software.
EnergyAudit™ Reports BlueScale EnergyAudit lets you display and record
actual power consumption, giving you greater control of your data center
and budget.
Global Spare The Global Spare feature provides a way to remotely
replace a failed drive in the library. You simply configure an installed drive
as a designated spare for other drives in the library. This drive can then be
substituted for a failed drive in any partition that is configured to use the
Global Spare drive.