ATTO Technology 5300 Update storage and firmware, Remove stale VTL configuration data

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5.0 Update storage and firmware

You can update the ATTO FastStream VT 5300 at any time. Refer to www.attotech.com for complete information.

Several methods are available to update the ATTO FastStream firmware and to re-initialize attached storage. Be sure all data is backed up

before using any of these procedures to prevent data loss.

Remove stale VTL configuration data

Initializing the attached storage may be used to remove stale VTL configuration data from a drive that is known to be in good health.

This operation erases all information stored on your drive; back up data before selecting Commit.

CAUTION

Data is erased during this process. Back up your data before selecting Commit. These operations have a negative impact on the performance of normal operations; all activity should be stopped.

1If you are not already in the FastStream GUI, type the IP address of your appliance, as found in Use the FastStream VT 5300 GUI on page 23, in a standard browser, click Enter Here and type in your username and password.

2Click the Diagnostics button

3Click the Initialize and Verify button or the Initialize Only button.

4Click Next

5Click on the drives you wish to test; the drives are highlighted.

6Select Initialize and Verify

7Click Commit

8A warning message displays; choose yes to continue.

9The Drive Performance and Health screen appears

10The Time Remaining box tells you how much time remains until the process is complete. The representation of each drive in the Drives box shows the percentage completed.

Update firmware

The ATTO FastStream VT 5300 has several processors which control the flow of data. The firmware to control these processors can be upgraded in the field using the PUT command from an FTP connection or the zModem utility over an RS-232 serial connection.

Preliminary steps

1The ATTO FastStream VT 5300 firmware is distributed as a compressed .zip file. Uncompress the .zip file into an image file (.ima). Note the filename. The .zip file can be uncompressed using any utility that supports the zip format.

CAUTION

Ensure that all I/O to the ATTO FastStream VT 5300 has stopped.

During this procedure, do not interrupt the flash process. Do not power down the host or the ATTO FastStream VT 5300 until the display returns the Ready prompt.

Interrupting the flash process makes your ATTO FastStream VT 5300 inoperable and you will have to return it to ATTO for repair.

2Decide whether to use FTP over Ethernet or a terminal program using the RS-232 serial link, and continue with one of the following procedures.

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Contents FastStream VT Page Page Contents Modify storage Update storage and firmwareAppendix E Warranty, contact information Xxi Interface optionsBackup and restore features Hardware featuresVirtual Tape features Management and control featuresGbE network Gb FC Switch GbE SwitchEthernet Fibre Channel Physical attributes Installation Install the FastStream InstallationUnpack the packing box verify contents Install Windows driversBegin initial configuration Click on Launch BrowserConfigure Virtual Tape Use quick initial configuration Use custom initial setupUse Hot Spare devices Click on the Add/Remove Hot Spares buttonSecure data through Write Protection Click in the Enable/Disable Write Protection buttonEnable/Disable Write Protection page appears Move Virtual Tape CartridgesOptional changes to system parameters Customize the username, passwordChange system configurations Changes to other parameters may be made using the Advanced Advanced CLIMonitor storage and diagnose configurations Monitor VTLPhone home E-mail messages Configuration DisplayHealth and Status Monitor Measure drive performance Click the Set up Error Notification buttonConfiguration Click the Initialize and Verify button Scan drive surfacesVerify storage Select Verify OnlyAdd drives to a RAID Group Modify storageInitialize and verify drives Select Rebuild RAID Groups Rebuild RAID GroupsAdd or remove Hot Spares Select the Add/Remove Hot Spares buttonClick in the Delete Virtual Tape Library button Add a VTL from another FastStream VTLDelete a VTL Move Virtual Tape Cartridges Update firmware Update storage and firmwareRemove stale VTL configuration data Preliminary stepsSend File Use FTP over EthernetUse the RS-232 serial link Click Send FileType FastStream VT 5300 in the New Connection dialog box Interface optionsUse the serial port Use Telnet EnterCable types Appendix a CablingScsi cabling Fibre Channel connections Cable lengthRAID Level Appendix B Designing RAID groupsJbod Just a Bunch of Disks DiskIv Appendix Symbol Indicates Appendix C CLI provides an ASCII-based interfaceCLI error messages Mp1Command Default Example CLI summaryViii Appendix Sntp CLI command explanations DriveTestConfig DefaultInterleaveDHCPFixedDelay DumpConfigEmailServerAddress EmailPasswordEmailNotifyAddress EmailUsernameFCHard FCPortErrorsFCDataRate FCHardAddressIPSubnetMask PasswordIPGateway IsReservedRestoreConfiguration RAIDCommandTimeoutResetFCPortErrors RGCancelAddStorageRGHaltConversion RGWaitTimeoutRGDisplay RGHaltRebuildSCSIPortResetOnStartup SaveConfigurationSCSIPortReset RMStatusSNTPServer SerialPortBaudRateSerialPortEcho TailEventLogThis equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio Further results of FCC TestingAppendix D Standards and compliances European Standards Declaration of ConformityContact Atto Technology, Inc Appendix E Warranty, contact informationManufacturer limited warranty Xxii Appendix
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