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StorageTek SL8500

User’s Guide

E20869-12

March 2017

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Preface11
- Documentation Accessibility11
1 Installing Storagetek Library Console13
- Selecting an SLC Version13
- Downloading the SLC Media Pack13
- Installing Standalone SLC14
  - Supported Platforms14
  - Security Considerations14
- Installing Web-Launched SLC14
  - Minimum Browser Requirements15
  - Security Considerations15
2 Logging in to SLC17
- Logging in for the First Time after Library Installation17
- Logging in to the Standalone SLC17
- Logging in to the Web-Launched SLC17
- Logging in to the Local Operator Panel18
- Changing a User Password18
3 Activating Optional Features19
- Downloading a New Hardware Activation File19
- Installing a New Hardware Activation File20
- Displaying Current Hardware Activation Files20
- Deleting a Hardware Activation File20
- Enabling Features on a Library with Firmware before FRS_7.0021
4 Configuring Capacity23
- Applying the Default Capacity Configuration in a Single Library23
- Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration in a Single Library24
- Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration in a Library Complex24
- Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Capacity Changes25
- Guidelines for Customizing Capacity Activation25
- Effect on HLI Hosts after Modifying the Capacity Configuration25
5 Partitioning the Library27
- Partitioning the Library Using SLC27
- Library Complex Partitioning Example30
- Library Partitioning Icons30
6 Operating a CAP33
- Entering Cartridges Using a CAP33
- Ejecting Cartridges Using a CAP34
- Removing a CAP Magazine from a Bulk CAP35
- Locking/Unlocking a CAP35
- Overriding a CAP Reservation of a Partition35
- Modifying Bulk CAP Messages36
- Enabling and Disabling a Bulk CAP37
- CAP Modes37
- Guidelines for Using Caps37
7 Configuring Drives39
- Configuring Drive Cleaning39
  - Configuring Host-Managed Drive Cleaning39
- Configuring the Drive Tray Serial Numbers40
- Maximizing Library Performance through Drive Placement40
8 Managing Cartridges41
- Moving Cartridges (Recovery Moves)41
- Locating Cartridges42
  - Locating a Cartridge by Volume ID42
  - Locating a Cartridge by Address42
- Viewing Cartridge Information42
- Importing or Exporting Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges43
  - Importing Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges43
  - Exporting Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges44
- Cartridge Types44
  - Cartridge Labels44
- Handling Cartridges44
- Maximizing Library Performance Though Cartridge Placement45
9 Validating Media47
- Media Validation Requirements47
- Defining the Media Validation Pool47
- Starting or Resuming Media Validation48
- Stopping a Validation49
- Updating Host Information after Modifying the MV Pool49
10 Auditing the Library51
- Performing a Physical Audit of the Entire Library51
- Performing a Physical Audit on a Range of Cells52
- Performing a Verified Audit on a Range of Cells52
- Meaning of the Audit Indicator52
11 Viewing Library and Device Information53
- Viewing Library Operational Status53
- Viewing Library Properties and Configuration53
- Viewing Device Status and Properties54
- Viewing the Local Operator Panel Type55
- Meaning of Library and Device Status Indicators in SLC55
12 Generating Reports and Logs57
- Viewing Library and Device Reports with the Reports Utility57
- SLC Reports57
13 Changing Online/Offline Status and Rebooting63
- Taking the Library Offline63
- Bringing the Library Online64
- Taking a Device Offline64
- Bringing a Device Online64
- Rebooting the Library65
- Rebooting the Local Operator Panel65
- Rebooting an Elevator65
- Rebooting a Robot65
14 Troubleshooting67
- Basic Troubleshooting67
- Running a Library Self-Test68
- Running a Device Self-Test69
- Diagnosing Robotic Issues70
- Determining the Status of a Controller Card72
- Clearing Library Status Alerts72
- Initiating a Manual RE Switch Using SLC73
- Calibrating the Touch Screen73
  - Re-Calibrating the Local Operator Panel73
  - Resetting the Local Operator Panel to Factory Settings74
- Troubleshooting Host Connectivity74
15 Servicing the Library75
- Turning off the Library75
- Turning on the Library75
- Entering the Library Without the Service Safety Door in Place76
  - Safety Precautions When Entering the Library76
- Using the Emergency Robotics Stop Switch76
- Manually Mounting or Dismounting a Cartridge77
- Operating the Service Safety Door77
- Emergency Robotic Stop Switch77
A Software and Hardware Requirements for Library Features79
B Command Line Interface Reference81
- Audit81
- Capcommand81
- Cleaning81
- Config86
- Date87
- Drive87
- Hwactivation88
- Mediavalidation89
- Network89
- Partition91
- Recontrol92
- Snmp92
- Ssh92
- Time92
- Traceroute93
- Version93
- Whereami93
C Library Addressing Reference95
- Translating a Slot Address between HLI and Library Format Using SLC95
- Comparison of Addressing Schemes95
- Understanding Structural Elements Used in Addressing96
- Internal Library Versus HLI-PRC Addressing (Top View of Library96
  - Internal Library Addressing Scheme97
- Tape Drive Internal Library Addressing (Viewed from Front of Library98
  - Bulk CAP Internal Addressing99
- Bulk CAP Slot Arrays99
- Panel Numbering for Various Library Configurations101
  - Library Complex HLI Numbering102
  - Drive HLI-PRC Addressing102
- Pass-Thru Port Planning Example102
  - Physical Hardware Numbering for Tape Drives103
- Tape Drive HLI-PRC Addressing (Viewed from Front of Library103
- Physical Hardware Numbering of Tape Drive (Viewed from Rear of Library103
  - Reserved Internal IP Addresses104
- Comparison of Tape Drive Numbering (Viewed from Front of the Library104
D Redundant Electronics Overview105
- Redundant Electronics Requirements105
- Redundant Electronics Configuration Examples106
- What Occurs During a Failover106
- Factors that Prevent an RE Switch107
- Factors that Initiate and Automatic Failover107
- Ways to Initiate a Manual Failover107
- Firmware Upgrades with RE107
E Dual TCP/IP Overview109
- Minimum Requirements for Dual TCP/IP109
- Using a Shared Network109
- Configuring Dual TCP/IP110
- Dual TCP/IP Configuration Examples112
  - ACSLS Dual TCP/IP and Shared Subnets Example112
    - Routing112
  - ACSLS Dual TCP/IP through a Public Network Example112
- ACSLS Dual TCP/IP with Shared Subnets112
  - ACSLS High Availability Dual TCP/IP Example113
    - Routing113
    - Routing Tables113
- ACSLS Dual TCP/IP113
- ACSLS High Availability Dual TCP/IP113
  - ELS/HSC and Dual TCP/IP Example114
- ELS/HSC Dual TCP/IP114
F Multi TCP/IP Overview115
- Minimum Multi TCP/IP Requirements115
- Configuration Recommendations115
- Multi TCP/IP Configuration Examples116
- Multi TCP/IP Connections to a Library Complex116
- Dual and Multi TCP/IP Connections to a Library Complex116
G Upgrading Library Firmware117
- Downloading Code to the Library Controller117
- Activating Code on the Library Controller117
H Controlling Contaminants119
- Environmental Contaminants119
- Required Air Quality Levels119
- Contaminant Properties and Sources120
- Contaminant Effects122
- Room Conditions122
- Exposure Points124
- Filtration124
- Positive Pressurization and Ventilation125
- Filtration Percentages125
  - Cleaning Procedures and Equipment126
    - Daily Tasks126
    - Weekly Tasks126
- Cleaning Schedule for Data Center126
Glossary129
Index139

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Brand	StorageTek
Model	SL8500
Category	Storage
Language	English

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