User’s Guide
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 User’s Guide
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 Feature Minimum Firmware Levels Required
Minimum Firmware Levels for Common Library Features
Read this First
Contacting Dell
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 Figures Vii
 Appendix B. TapeAlert Flags
 Figures
 10-14
 Tables
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 If the symbol is It means
Safety and Environmental Notices
 Class I Laser Product
Laser Safety and Compliance
Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure
 Rack Safety
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 Related Publications
Preface
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 Front Panel
Product Description
 Number Description
Front panel of a 4U library
 Rear panel of a 2U library with a Scsi drive
Rear Panel
 A77ug100
 Internal view of the library
Internal View of Library
 Encryption
Bar Code Reader
 Product Description
 Snmp Messaging
Supported Internet Protocols
Maximum Library Storage Capacity and Data Transfer Rate
Tape Drive Model Host Interface
 Ultrium Tape Drives
 Channel Calibration
Speed Matching
 Library Specifications
Power Management
Physical Specifications
Power Specifications
 Environmental Specifications
Operation Specifications
 Supported Device Drivers
Product Environment
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Humidity
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 Operator Control Panel Philosophy
User Interfaces
Operator Control Panel
 Power-ON Screens
Power-ON Display
 Selecting Predefined Values
Input Modes
 Web User Interface
Power ON/OFF
Toggling Values
Entering Numerical Values
 Login
 System Status
Web User Interface login
 Logging out of the Web User Interface
Web User Interface Help Pages
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 Determining the Number of Logical Libraries
Installation Planning
Basic Guidelines
Library Sharing
 Using Multiple Control Paths for Path Failover
Using Multiple Logical Libraries for Library Sharing
Using Multiple Control Paths
 Library Partitioning and Element Addressing
Configuration of a 1 Partition System
Partitioning of 2U Libraries
Partitioning of 4U Libraries
 Configuration of a 3 Partition System
Configuration of a 2 Partition System
 Scsi Element Addressing
Configuration of a 4 Partition System
 Host Interfaces
Logical Unit Number LUN Scanning
Scsi Interface
Drive Scsi LVD Ultra
 Type of Interconnection
Physical Characteristics of the Scsi Interface
Using Multiple Scsi Buses
 Fibre Channel Interface
SAS Interface
Terminating the Bus
Scsi Differential LVD
 Sharing on a Storage Area Network
Using Zoning to Isolate Devices and Enhance Security
Cables and Speeds
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 Installing Your Library
Installation and Configuration
Using the Library Configuration Form
Choosing a Location
 Verifying the Shipment
Unpacking the Library
 Installation and Configuration
 Removing and Storing the Shipping Lock
Installing foot pads on the bottom of the library enclosure
 Shipping lock and label
 Rackmounting the Library for Rack Installation only
 Rack Kit Mounting hardware
 Rear view of a rack showing the narrow part of the rail
 Front view of a rack showing the rails installed
 12. Sliding the 2U library into the rack
 14. Securing the 2U library to the rack
 Connecting the Host Interface Cable
 17. Removing the protective label from the power receptacle
Connecting a Power Cord
 Choosing Your Configuration Method
Configuring Your Library
 Configuring Your Library using the Web User Interface
Using Factory Defaults as Your Configuration
Entering Network Settings using the Operator Control Panel
Default Setting
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 Verifying/Updating Firmware
Logging on to the Web User Interface
 Click Upgrade Firmware
Choosing General Library Settings
 19. The 2U library Configure Library General screen
 Choosing the Number of Logical Libraries for Your Library
20. Example The 4U library Configure Library General screen
 Setting Up Encryption
Entering Path Failover Feature Activation Key
 24. Feature Activation Key screen
Setting a Drive’s Method of Encryption
 26. The Configure Library Drive screen
Choosing Drives Interface Identification/Settings
 Enter IPv4 settings if applicable
Entering Library Network Settings
 Enter Snmp settings
Enter IPv6 settings if applicable
 29. The Configure Library User Access screen
Entering Date and Time using the Web User Interface
 30. The Configure Library Date and Time screen
Configuring Logs and Traces using the Web User Interface
 Logging out of the Web User Interface
32. The Configure Library Event Notification screen
 Navigate to Configure → Set Access PIN
Setting the Operator Control Panel Access PIN using
Preparing the Host
Verifying the Connection
 2U Library Cartridge Magazines
Cartridge Magazines
 4U Library Cartridge Magazines
2U Library I/O Station
 37 U library right magazines
4U Library I/O Station
 39. Finger Holes on back side of 4U library I/O Station
Populating the Library with Data Cartridges
 Inserting the Cleaning Cartridge
 Installation and Configuration
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 Operations
 Configure Library → Restore
Configure → Restore Defaults
Defaults
Configure → Drive → Control
 Service → Library Verify
Key Path Diagnostics
Service → Run Tests
Service → Display Contrast
 Service Library → Save Drive
Service → Service → Drive Power
Identity → Data Compression
Monitor → Drive → Identity →
 Configure Library → Event
Configure → Drive → Ethernet Configure Library → Ethernet
Monitor → Library → Error log
Service Library → View logs
 Configure → Network →
Service Library → Upgrade
Configure → Library
Configure → Network → IP
 Configure → Path Failover
Configure → Network
Configure Library → Path
Service Library → Reboot
 Slots Empty
Service → Telnet Service Port
Active Slots
 Control Description Keys
Operator Control Panel Navigation
 Operator Control Panel Menu Tree
 Monitor Library
Monitor Menu
 Monitor
Status Identity Error Log Network
 Monitor Drive
This menu item displays drive information and settings
 Monitor Drive menu
 Example of a 4U Monitor Inventory menu
Monitor Inventory
 Control Open I/O Station
Control Menu
 Control Magazine
Control Move Cartridges
 Control Re-Inventory
Configure Menu
Configure Logical Libraries
 12. Configure Logical Libraries menu
 Mode
Configure Library
 Starting Sequential Mode v Autoload Option
 Scsi ID
Configure Drive
 IP Stack Choose IPv4 only, IPv6 only, or IPv4 & IPv6
Configure Network
 Configure Restore Defaults
Configure Set Access PIN
 Restored Item Default Setting Comments
Configure Set Date and Time
User Access
Drives
 Service Library Verify
Service Menu
Configure Path Failover
 Service Service Drives
Service Run Tests
 22. Service Service menu
 Web User Interface Menus
Service Display Contrast
Service Telnet Service Port
 Menu Item Description
Monitor Library Menu
Monitor Library Library Identity
 Fibre
Monitor Library Drive Identity
Menu Item Description 2U Library 4U Library
 Scsi
 Monitor Library Library Status
 27. The 4U library Monitor Library Library Status
Monitor Library Drive Status
 Scsi
 28. The 4U library Monitor Library Drive Status
Term Definitions
 Monitor Library Inventory
Magazine Inventory
 Configure Library General
Configure Library Menu
 Configure Library General page elements
 Configure Library Path Failover
Configure Library Logical Libraries
 Click Encryption
Configure Library Encryption
Setting or Changing a Drive’s Method of Encryption
 35. Feature Activation Key screen
 Configure Library Drives
 37. The Configure Library Drive page for a 4U library
Configure Library Network
 38. Configure Library Network
 Configure Library User Access
 Configure Library Date & Time
 Configure Library Event Notification
Configure Library Logs & Traces
Notify Errors
Notify Warnings
 Manage Library Menu
Configure Library Restore Defaults
Manage Library Move Media
Mail Domain
 Service Library Clean Drive
Service Library Menu
Manage Library Perform Inventory
Manage Library Release Magazine
 View Drive Logs
Advanced Diagnostics for Service Personnel Only
View Logs
 Save Drive Dump
Service Library Perform Diagnostics
 Click Start Tests
Service Library Perform Key Path Diagnostics
Click Service, then Key Path Diagnostics
 54. The 2U library Service Library Upgrade Firmware
Service Library Upgrade Firmware
 Import Media
Service Library Reboot
Import and Export Media during Normal Library Operation
 Export Media
 Dedicated Cleaning Slot
Configuring I/O Stations and Reserving Slots
Go to Configure Library-General
Reserving Slots
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 Data Cartridges
Using Ultrium Media
Type Color
Type Native Data Capacity Recording Format
 Worm Write Once, Read Many
Cartridge Compatibility
 Cleaning Cartridge
Worm Media Errors
Worm Media
Data Security on Worm Media
 Cartridges
Bar Code Label
 Write-Protect Switch
Guidelines for Using Bar Code Labels
 Ensure Proper Packaging
Handling the Cartridges
Provide Training
 Perform a Thorough Inspection
Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions
 Checking for gaps in the seams of a cartridge
Handle the Cartridge Carefully
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 Installation Problems
Troubleshooting
 Maintenance Problems
 Library → View Logs
Problem Solution
 Front Panel LEDs
Error Codes
 Cartridge Movement Problems
Or Web User Interface Configure Library → Restore Defaults
 Drive ID SCSI, SAS, or Fibre Channel Loop
Release Magazines
 Other Problems
Library Recovery Problem Determination
Customer Replaceable Units CRU and Service Spares
 A 250w power supply with LEDs
 A 80w power supply without LEDs Power Supply LED Meanings
 Isolating Drive Sled Problems
 Isolating Web User Interface Problems
 Identifying a Suspect Cartridge
Isolating Accessor Scanner Problems
Isolating Host Attachment Interface Problems
 Troubleshooting
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 Preparing to Resolve an Error Code
Error Codes
Example Error Code
 Error Code Description User Action
 BCR
 Error Code Description User Action
 Error Code Description User Action
 Error Code Description User Action
 Error Code Description User Action
 Error Code Description Robotics
 Error during sled movement to rotation position
Error first sled init, move to sensor failed
Error during rotation to drive position
Error slider init, get range failed
 Error during sled positioning without sensor
Error during sled movement in FLMoveSled function
Error during first slider movement
Error during first gripper movement
 Sled movement to transport position failed
Sled movement to home sensor position failed
Movement of I/O slot failed
Sled movement to sensor failed
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 Releasing the Magazines Manually
Service Procedures
Removing Cartridges from Magazine Slots
 Access holes for the left magazine
 Access holes for the right magazine
 Left Magazines pulled out of the 2U library
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 Tools Required
Check, Adjust, Remove, and Replace
Electrostatic Discharge
Relocating Your Library
 Shipping lock and label storage location
 Replacing a Tape Drive Sled
 Scsi cable
 A77ug027
 A77ug028
 2U Library
Replacing a Power Supply
 Read Me before Continuing
Replacing a Library Controller Card
 10. a Library Controller Card being removed from the library
Removal and Replacement
 Replacing the Library Enclosure
Preparing the Defective Library for Replacement
Replacing Cartridge Magazines
 A77ug101
 Unpacking and Preparing the Replacement Library Enclosure
 A77ug085
 A77ug195
 Important Read ME Before Continuing
Swapping Library Controller Cards
 16. Removing a Library Controller Card from the library
 17. Library Front Panel LEDs
Installing Your Drives in the Replacement Library Enclosure
 A77ug027
 Swapping Cartridge Magazines
19. Drive sled taping diagrams
 20. Access hole for the left magazine facing rear of library
 A77ug024
 Swapping Power Supplies
 23. a power supply being removed from a library
Installing the Replacement Library Enclosure
 Desktop Installation
Rack Installation
 Returning the Defective Library
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 Element Type Element Address Range
Appendix A. Scsi Element Types and Addresses
Left Magazine Library Right Magazine
Rear Panel
 Lower Left Magazine Lower Right Magazine Slot
Slot Drive
 Figure A-1. Configuration of a One Partition System
 Figure A-2. Configuration of a Two Partition System
 Figure A-4. Configuration of a Four Partition System
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 TapeAlert Flags Supported by the Library
Appendix B. TapeAlert Flags
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 Flag Number Description Action Required
TapeAlert Flags Supported by the Drive
 Flag Number Description Action Required
 Panel Control → Move
→ Service → Drive Power or
Interface Manage Library →
Move Media
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 Sense Key
Appendix C. Sense Data
Library Sense Data
 ASC Ascq
 Appendix C. Sense Data C-3
 ASC Ascq
 Appendix C. Sense Data C-5
 Bit Address or Name Byte
Drive Sense Data
 Table C-2. LTO Tape Drive Sense Data
 Table C-2. LTO Tape Drive Sense Data
 Table C-2. LTO Tape Drive Sense Data
 Sense Key 5 Illegal Request
Sense Key 4 Hardware Error
 Sense Key 7 Data Protect
Sense Key 6 Unit Attention
 Table C-2. LTO Tape Drive Sense Data
 Appendix C. Sense Data C-13
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 Appendix D. Enabling LUN Support in Linux
 Enabling LUN Support in Netware
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
 Appendix D. Enabling LUN Support in Linux D-3
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 Browser connectivity to a link-local IPv6 address
Windows 2003/XP
Browser connectivity to a global unicast IPv6 address
 ″http//hostname
Windows 2008/Vista
 Appendix F. Library Configuration Form
 SAS Drive
Settings
Scsi Drive
User Accounts
 Trademarks
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 Beginning of Partition. See BOP
Glossary
Numbers
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 Differential. See High Voltage Differential HVD
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 LCD. See liquid crystal display
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 Picker. See Accessor
 Secure Sockets Layer. See SSL Segment. a part
 Telnet. See Telnet Service Port
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 ASC C-1 Ascq
Index
 LUN
 Worm
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