StorageTek SL150 User Manual

StorageTek SL150

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StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library

Guide

E22579-16

December 2018

Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Preface13
- Documentation Accessibility13
- Class 1 Laser Product Notice13
1 About the SL150 Library15
- Base Module and Two Expansion Modules (Front View)15
- About the Base Module16
  - Base Module and Expansion Modules (Rear View)16
- About the Expansion Module17
- About the Mailslot17
- About the Robot17
  - Port Configuration Options18
    - About Bridged Tape Drives19
    - About Tape Drives with Two Ports19
- About Tape Drives17
  - About M8 Compatibility18
  - About Library Managed Encryption (LME)18
    - Behavior of Port 1 and Port 218
- Library Weights and Dimensions20
  - Component (Unpackaged) Weights and Dimensions20
- Library Power Requirements21
  - Shipping (Packaged) Weights and Dimensions20
- Library Cartridge Capacity21
  - Storage Slot, Mailslot, and Drive Counts for Different Configurations21
- Networking and Host Communication22
- Software that Supports the SL15023
- SL150 Part Numbers for Ordering25
  - Configuration and Ordering Examples27
  - Ordering Media and Labels27
2 Installing the Library29
- Verify the Site Meets Environmental Requirements29
- Airborne Contaminants Limits29
- Positive Pressurization and Ventilation - Hot Aisle Containment System (HACS)30
- Gas Limit Recommendations30
  - Electrostatic Discharge31
Prepare the Rack31
Unpack and Acclimate the Library32
- Rear View of Sun Rack II (PDU on Right Side)32
Install the Base Module33
- Unpack the Base Module Accessory Kit33
- Install the Base Module Back Rails34
- Base Module Accessory Package Mounting Hardware34
- Back Rail Position35
- Back Rails Installed35
  - Install the Base Module Front Rails36
    - Install Base Module Front Rails Task 1: Connect the Front Rail to the Back Rail36
    - Install Base Module Front Rails Task 2: Secure the Front Rail37
- Front Rail Installation (Left Rail Shown)37
- Mounting Block for Front Rail (Right Rail Shown)37
  - Install Base Module Front Rails Task 3: Verify Proper Front Rail Installation38
  - Install Base Module Front Rails Task 4: Install the Clip Nuts (Square Hole Racks Only)38
- Rails Installed - Front View38
  - Mount the Base Module39
- Clip Nut Location for the Base Module39
- Tab and Rail Engagement39
Install the Expansion Module41
- Cable Clip Removal41
  - Unpack the Expansion Module Accessory Kit42
  - Remove the Library Floor43
- Expansion Module Accessory Package Hardware43
  - Install Clip Nuts for the Expansion Module (for Square Hole Racks Only)44
- Library Floor Removal from the Base Module44
  - Prepare the Expansion Module by Removing the Cartridge Magazines45
- Expansion Module Installation45
  - Install the Floor in the Bottom Expansion Module46
- Magazine Latches46
  - Mount the Expansion Module47
- Library Floor47
- Floor Secured47
- Scratch Avoidance48
  - Install the Rear Rails for the Expansion Module49
- Alignment Tab Seated49
- Expansion Module Back Rail and Clip Nut49
- Expansion Module ID Label51
- Hook and Loop Strap51
Install Power Supplies and Tape Drives52
- SL150 Library Rear View52
  - Remove the Power Supply Filler53
- Tape Drive Tray53
Cable the Library55
- Cable the Library Task 1: Cable the Expansion Modules55
- Base Module Output Ports (Ports 2 through 10)55
  - Cable the Library Task 2: Connect Cables to the Drive Assembly and Power Supply56
  - Cable the Library Task 3: Connect the Network Port56
- Module Controller Ports (Output Port Shown with Dust Cover)56
- Initial Cabling56
  - Cable the Library Task 4: Align and Dress the Cables and Cords57
Unlock the Robot57
- Unlock the Knob-Type Robot Lock (Newer Version)57
- Unlock the Thumbscrew-Type Robot Lock (Older Version)57
Apply Power to the Library58
Configure the Library after Powering-On for the First Time58
- Configure the Library: Login with the Default Admin58
- Configure the Library Step 1 of 6: Change the Default Administrator Password59
- Configure the Library Step 2 of 6: Configure the Network Port 160
- Configure the Library Step 3 of 6: Set the Library Date and Time61
- Run a Self-Test64
  - Stopping a Self-Test65
3 Basic User Interface Operations67
- Using the Remote Interface67
- Using the Front Touch Screen68
- Log in to the Remote Interface68
  - Front Control Panel Home Screen68
- Configure Accessibility Settings69
- Log out of the Remote Interface69
- Change Your Password69
- Interpret the Graphical Library Display69
- Show, Hide, and Reorder Table Columns70
- Export a Table70
- Print a Table70
- Set Automatic Screen Refresh71
4 Configuring the Library73
- Set the Time, Network Address, Library Settings, and Encryption74
- Update Library and Drive Firmware79
- Manage the Library's SSL/TLS Certificate for HTTPS82
  - Generate a Self-Signed Certificate82
  - Install a Third-Party Signed Certificate82
5 Managing Users85
- User Roles and Access85
- Add a User and Assign a Role85
- Remove a User86
- Change an Assigned Role86
- Reset Another User's Password86
6 Importing and Exporting Cartridges87
- Viewing Tape Cartridge (Media) Health87
- Guidelines for Handling Tape Cartridges87
- Labeling Cartridges89
- Determine the Required Number of Reserved System Slots91
- Determine the Number of Cleaning Cartridges92
- Apply a Label to a Tape Cartridge92
  - Correct Label Orientation92
- Prepare Diagnostic, Cleaning, and Data Tape Cartridges93
- Load the Magazines (Bulk Loading)93
- Import and Export Cartridges Using the Mailslot95
- Move Tape Cartridges with the Remote Interface97
7 Monitoring the Library99
- View User and Host Activity99
- View the Library State99
  - Library LED Status Indicators99
  - Determine the Possible Cause of a Degraded or Failed Library State100
- Configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)100
- Enable or Disable the Service Delivery Platform (SDP2)103
- Configure Email Notifications103
8 Managing Tape Drives105
- Viewing Current Drive State105
- Configure Drive Cleaning105
- Manage Expired Cleaning Cartridges109
- Restart a Drive110
- Update Drive Firmware110
9 Servicing the Library111
- Place the Library Online and Offline111
- Power on the Library112
  - Library Startup Sequence112
- Power off the Library112
- Restart the Library114
  - Restarting the Library Following a Power Outage114
- Audit the Library114
- Move the Library Rack115
- Enable the Locate Light116
- Troubleshoot the Library116
- Get Parts and Technical Support121
10 Replacing Components (Crus & Frus)123
- CRU Locations123
- Drive Tray Removal and Replacement124
  - Remove the Drive Tray124
  - Tape Drive Tray CRU (HP LTO-5)124
- Power Supply Removal and Replacement126
  - Power Supply CRU126
    - Install a Power Supply Filler127
    - Remove a Power Supply Filler127
- Front Control Panel Removal and Replacement127
- Module Controller Removal and Replacement129
  - Remove the Module Controller129
  - Replace the Module Controller130
- Robot Module Removal and Replacement130
- Expansion Module Chassis Removal and Replacement (FRU)135
- Base Module (Module 1) Chassis Removal and Replacement138
  - Base Module FRU139
- Validate the Component Installation141
  - Remove the Base Module Chassis139
    - Remove Base Task 1: Lock the Robot and Remove Expansion Modules139
    - Remove Base Task 2: Remove Module and Remove Parts for Reuse139
  - Cable Attachment141
- Return CRU Components to Oracle142
- Lock the Robot for Reshipment Within Rack142
  - Power down the Library and Verify Robot Position142
  - Install the Shipping Clip142
A Slot Mapping and Cartridge Locations145
- Cartridge Slot Addressing145
  - Reserved Slots145
- Drive, Mailslot, Power Supply, and Robot Addressing145
- SCSI Element Addressing146
- Example Library Configurations and Slot Maps146

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StorageTek SL150 Specifications

General

Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Product Type	Tape Library
Tape Formats Supported	LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8
Humidity Range	20% to 80% non-condensing
Drive Support	LTO
Interface	SAS
Scalability	30 to 450 slots
Number of Cartridge Slots	30 - 450
Drive Technology	LTO (Linear Tape-Open)
Connectivity	SAS
Dimensions	Varies with configuration
Weight	Varies with configuration

Summary

About the SL150 Library

About the Base Module

About the Mailslot

About the Robot

About Tape Drives

Installing the Library

Verify the Site Meets Environmental Requirements

Guidelines for ensuring the installation site meets environmental conditions.

Electrostatic Discharge

Precautions to prevent damage from static electricity during handling.

Install the Base Module

Steps for installing the primary module of the SL150 library.

Install the Expansion Module

Procedures for adding expansion modules to increase library capacity.

Configure the Library After Powering-on for the First Time

Initial configuration steps using the touch screen interface.

Basic User Interface Operations

Using the Remote Interface

Log In to the Remote Interface

Steps to log into the browser-based remote interface.

Configuring the Library

Set the Time, Network Address, Library Settings, and Encryption

Using the wizard for core library settings.

Update Library and Drive Firmware

Procedures for updating library and drive firmware.

Configure the Network Interfaces

Setting up network connectivity for the library.

Partition the Library

Dividing library resources for multiple host access.

Configure Library Managed Encryption (LME)

Managing Users

User Roles and Access

Add a User and Assign a Role

Importing and Exporting Cartridges

Viewing Tape Cartridge (Media) Health

Load the Magazines (Bulk Loading)

Import and Export Cartridges Using the Mailslot

Monitoring the Library

View the Library State

Configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

Configure Email Notifications

Managing Tape Drives

Viewing Current Drive State

Configure Drive Cleaning

Update Drive Firmware

Servicing the Library

Place the Library Online and Offline

Power On the Library

Steps to power on the library.

Power Off the Library

Methods for powering down the library.

Troubleshoot the Library

General troubleshooting guidance for library issues.

Get Parts and Technical Support

Information on obtaining support and parts.

Replacing Components (CRUs & FRUs)

CRU Locations

Drive Tray Removal and Replacement

Procedures for removing and replacing drive trays.

Power Supply Removal and Replacement

Steps for replacing power supply units.

Robot Module Removal and Replacement

Procedures for removing and replacing the robot module.

Base Module (Module 1) Chassis Removal and Replacement

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