Tandberg Data T40 manual Library Features, Operator Interfaces, ADI Bridging and LUN

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Main Power Switch/ Fuse/Power Cord Connection

The main power switch is located at the rear of the library on the power supply bracket. The power switch, the fuse holder (with a 250V 2A fuse) and the AC power cord connection are combined in one common unit.

SCSI and Fiber Channel Interface Connectors

The library supports both SCSI and FC drives. The SCSI tape drive has two shielded 68-pin HD SCSI connectors on the rear panel and the FC tape drive has one FC connector. The connectors are used for connecting the tape drive and the StorageLibrary to the host. These connectors can link to the following:

A shielded male HD68 SCSI cable

A shielded male HD68 SCSI terminator

FC port cable

Ethernet Port

This port is for networking in support of the Web Client. It allows you to connect the StorageLibrary to a 10 BaseT compatible Ethernet network.

Battery Holder

The battery for the real time clock is located behind a plate at the rear of the library. A drive power extension cable is found in the same location.

Back Panel Cover plate

If a drive bay is empty, a cover plate covers the opening to prevent dust from entering the library.

Library Features

This section describes several features of the StorageLibrary.

Operator Interfaces

The front panel is located on the front of the library and allows users to work locally on the library via the Operator interface (Front Panel Interface, FPI). The Web Client is a remote management interface that allows users to view and perform library functions from remote sites and is accessible through a browser. The front panel interface and the Web Client contain a similar Operator interface and functionality. For more information about the front panel and the Web Client interface, see Information about the Operator Interfaces.

ADI Bridging and LUN

The StorageLibrary implements Automation Drive Interface (ADI) bridging with Logical Unit Numbering (LUN) addressing. This means that the library controller does not have its own host interface, but SCSI commands to the library controller are sent via one of the installed tape drives. The tape drive and the library controller will have a common SCSI ID but different LUN numbers. The SCSI commands to/from the library controller are sent via the tape drives ADI port.

The purpose of the LUN interface is to eliminate the requirement for a host interface on the library controller board.

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Contents Installation and User Guide Copyright 2006 Tandberg Data ASA Table of Contents Information about the Operator Interfaces Updating Firmware Approved Drive Types Figures Tables Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive Explanation of Symbols and NotesAbout This Guide Product Model NumberOther Documents You Might Need Getting More Information or HelpTape Drive Support Product OverviewProduct Description Front Panel Data Transfer RatesMagazines Rear Panel LED IndicatorsStandby Switch Control ButtonsADI Bridging and LUN Library FeaturesOperator Interfaces Station PartitionsControl Path Simple Network Management Protocol SnmpBrowser Requirements Unpack Unpacking the StorageLibraryFinding a Location for the StorageLibrary Page Installing the Library Remove the Transport Locking ScrewsMounting the StorageLibrary in a Rack Mounting the Rack mount Ears Rack mounting Kit with Rack mount Ears Right figureInstalling the Right Rail Assembly Installing the Rails in a RackInstalling the Left Rail Assembly Mounting the StorageLibrary to the Rack StepInstalling the Library Connecting Library Cables ScsiConnecting the Cables Connecting Library Cables Fibre ChannelGuidelines for Connecting the Scsi Cables System Power-on Labeling Cartridges for the Barcode Reader Page Scroll Function Information about the Operator InterfacesFront Panel Interface FPI Remote Management Interface Menu TreesPage Network Operations Assign Media Import Media Setup Setup WizardTools Prepare to Ship Restore Default Reports LibraryReports Network Operations Export Media Setup SlotsDrive FW Upgrade System Test Cycle test Reset Web Password License Key RAS Tickets StatisticsPage Diagnostics Operations Assign Media Setup Setup WizardTools Maintenance Import Media NetworkRAS Tickets Statistics License Key Notification Web Password Reports NetworkHome Screen ToolsOperator Privileges RMI Home ScreenWords Commonly Used on the FPI and RMI Symbol on FPI DescriptionSymbol Description WordMap Menu Status Page Using the Default Administrative User Account Administrator Configuring the LibraryAbout the Setup Wizard Using the Setup Wizard Setup Wizard TasksConfiguring Network Settings Remote Access Applying a License KeyFrom the FPI, select Setup Activate License Configuring I/E SlotsConfiguring Cleaning Slots Creating Partitions Configuring PartitionsFrom the RMI, select Setup Partition/Drive Reconfigure Partitions Changing Partition ModesSetting Drive ID Modifying the Control PathConfiguring Autoclean Configuring FPI PasswordSetting Date and Time Configuring RMI PasswordConfiguring Menu Timeout Configuring Barcode ScanConfiguring E-mail Notification Configuring Audible AlarmConfiguring Snmp Page Logging Out Running the LibraryLogging Importing CartridgesImporting Cartridges via I/E Slot Unloading from Tape Drives Exporting CartridgesLoading to Tape Drives Import Cartridges via Bulk Loading of MagazinesCleaning Media Handling Cleaning Tape DrivesImporting Cleaning Media Exporting Cleaning MediaMagazine Handling Manual CleanTaking the Library Online/Offline Taking a Library OnlineRemoving Cartridges from the Magazine Removing the Magazine from the UnitInserting Cartridges into the Magazine Inserting a Magazine into the Unit Manual/Emergency Release of MagazinesStandby Functionality Getting Status and Information Viewing Library SettingsViewing Partitions/Drive Settings Viewing Network Settings Viewing StatisticsViewing Log Page Adding, Removing and Replacing Power Supply UnitRemoving and Replacing a Power Supply Required tools NoneRequired tools Screwdriver Tape Drive UnitAdding a Tape Drive Permanently Removing a Tape Drive Removing and Replacing a Tape DrivePage Updating Firmware Updating Library FirmwareFrom the RMI, select Tools Drive Settings Updating Drive FirmwareFrom the FPI, select Tools Drive Settings Page Working With Cartridges and Barcodes Handling Cartridges ProperlyBarcode Requirements Installing Barcode LabelsWrite-Protecting Cartridges Viewing RAS Tickets TroubleshootingAbout RAS Tickets Supported RAS Tickets Parameters and Priority Closing RAS TicketsSupported RAS Tickets Display Message Description Ticket Suggested ActionDisplay Message Interpreting LEDs Verifying Hardware Maintenance MenusDiagnostics Menu Item nameVerifying Recent Changes Troubleshooting MatrixSoftware Checking Problem Power Solution Problem Cartridge Movement Problem Media Problem Scsi problemsProblem Library Performance Problem CleaningProblem Solution Errors Displayed on Front Panel Problem Write or Read IssuesProblem LED Error Messages Problem Remote Management Problem Forgot PasswordShipping or Transporting StorageLibrary Reinserting the Transport Locking ScrewsPacking the StorageLibrary Transport Locking Screws Marked with Red Plastic TabSpecifications T40 Library 4U control moduleDimensions Library DimensionsLibrary Component Weights WeightPower Requirements Climatic SpecificationsPage EMC Approvals Safety and Regulatory InformationSafety Approvals EuropeCanada Conformity DeclarationsJapan Australia/New ZealandApproved Drive Types
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