Contents

1.0 ATTO FastStream VT 5300 increases reliability ............................1

Hardware features
Virtual Tape features
Backup and restore features
Management and control features

1.1 Physical attributes ...............................................................3

Dimensions
Cooling and airflow
Power
Fibre Channel port
SCSI ports
Ethernet port
Serial port
LED indicators

2.0 Installation .......................................................................................5

Unpack the packing box; verify contents
Install the FastStream
Install Windows drivers
Discover the IP address
Begin initial configuration

2.1 Configure Virtual Tape .........................................................7

Use quick initial configuration
Use custom initial setup
Use Hot Spare devices
Secure data through Write Protection
Move Virtual Tape Cartridges

2.2 Optional changes to system parameters ...........................11

Customize the username, password
Change system configurations
Advanced CLI page

3.0 Monitor storage and diagnose configurations .............................13

Monitor VTL page
Health and Status Monitor page
Configuration Display page
Phone home: E-mail messages
Measure drive performance
Scan drive surfaces
Verify storage