Storage Management Options | Spectra Logic 10000 specs

Chapter 1. Introduction

Storage Management Options

Following are a few examples of how the Spectra 10000 library can be used in different storage management environments.

Direct Attached Storage (DAS) Environment

Clients

Servers

SCSI Library

Figure 1-6A SCSI library in a DAS environment.

Network Attached Storage (NAS) Environment

Clients

Server

Filers

Fibre Channel

Switch

Fibre Channel

Library

Figure 1-7A Fibre Channel library in a NAS environment.

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Spectra Logic 10000 manual Storage Management Options, Direct Attached Storage DAS Environment

Contents

Page License Agreement Spectra Logic Contact InformationUnited States Office European Office Tapes Bar Code Scanner AC Power Lithium Battery Cabling Operating Environment Power Safety Rack Mounting Contents Configuring the Library Preparing the LibraryOperating the Library Troubleshooting Technical Support and ServiceMaintaining the Library 111 Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety StandardsAppendix A. Library Specifications Index Related Publications IntroductionAbout This Guide Conventions Used in This Manual Scsi Configuration Fibre Channel ConfigurationAbout the Spectra 10000 Library Library Components Front Panel Components Library Menu Screens Press Help to view online help for the current screen 2Diagram of the library’s menu screens Internal Components 3The library’s internal components Scsi Library Rear Panel Components Scsi ID Fibre Channel Library Rear Panel Components 5The Fibre Channel library’s rear panel components Introduction Storage Management Options Direct Attached Storage DAS EnvironmentNetwork Attached Storage NAS Environment Storage Area Network SAN Environment 8A Fibre Channel library in one type of SAN environment Professional Services Before Configuring the Library Preparing the Host System Determining Scsi ID Usage Selecting a Scsi Bus for the Library Scsi Libraries Only Operating System Compatibility Sony AIT Device Driver SupportIf You Need Assistance Software Compatibility Preparing the Host System Preparing the Library Unpacking the Library Selecting an Appropriate Environment for the Library Media and Hardware Environment Rack Mount vs. Tabletop Configuration Air Quality9284AXXX-X-XM or 9284AXXX-X-X3 Preparing to Connect the Library Selecting the Mode of Library Operation Single Bus Mode Dual Bus Mode Input Split-Bus Configuration 1SCSI connectors for Port 1 and Port Message displays Parameters SAVE, RESTART? Managing the Split-Bus Configuration 3Configuring a library for split-bus mode 5Possible Logical Library Configuration 6Possible Logical Library Configuration Setting Scsi IDs Setting the Drive Scsi IDsDrive Scsi IDs Setting the Library Scsi ID for Bus Library Scsi ID Setting the Library Configuration Switch Connecting the Scsi Cables and Terminators Connecting the Serial Cable Connecting the Library to Fibre Channel Optical cable 11Two-node private loop Connecting the AC Power 13N-node public loop Preparing the Library Selecting the Library Mode Configuring the LibraryConfiguring Library Software Scsi Bus 2 ID Split-Bus Operation Only Library 2 Slots Setting Library Parameters General Settings Brightness, Contrast, and Volume Date Time Library EmulationRS-232 Handshake Scsi Bus Mode Scsi Initiator Fibre Channel Information Screen 1The Fibre Channel information screen Configuring the Library Soft and Hard Addresses Configuring Library Tape Drive Settings Emulate 1/2Emulate 3/4 Performance Test 1 Power Up Checking for Correct OperationPerformance Test 2 Confirm Scsi IDs 3Accessing information on the Spectra 10000 screen Operating the Library Inserting Tapes Individually Loading TapesBulk Loading Tapes Moving Tapes Removing Tapes Bulk Unload Exchange Media Queued Unloads 1The Queued Unload message Operating the Library 2The bar code Configuration screen Viewing and Enabling Bar Codes Barcodes Screen 3The Barcodes screen Operating the Library Creating a Backup Firmware Tape 4The Code Tape screen Upgrading Library Firmware Loading Library Firmware Abort to keep current code. Press OK to continue Forcing a Firmware Reload Upgrading Drive Firmware Upgrading Drive FirmwareConfirming Correct Firmware Resetting Drive Emulation Using Passwords Creating a User Password Locking Screens 6Confirm that the screens are locked 7The Screen Unlocked dialog box Copying Data From Non-AIT Tapes to AIT Tapes Using the MCE Utility 8The MCE Select screen Operating the Library Maintaining the Library Accessing Library Information Spectra 10000 Screen Accessing Drive Information Drive Information ScreensFirst Screen The Drive Info Screen Second Screen The Information Screen 3The second Drive Information screen ECC Fault Check ECC Screens Replacing the Air Filter 4The front panel release Changing Hosts 5Release the grill and swing it open Cleaning Drives Built-In Cleaning Feature Tape Drive Head Cleaning Manual Drive Head Cleaning Operation Handling Tapes Packing the Library for Shipment Packaging 6Correct packaging of the library Bar Code Labels Additional Media and AccessoriesCertified Media PackRack Magazine Shelf European Office Ordering Media and AccessoriesContacting Spectra Logic Sales Ordering Media Troubleshooting Library Operation Problems Library boots, but will not come to Unit Ready state Library powers up with drive faults Library powers up with screen blankReplacing a Fuse Slide the cover back Library screens are locked Library screen does not respond to touch Drive fault displayed 5Drive fault displayed System fault displayed Drive alert displayed Library does not respond to move commands System Fault with Drive Fault Tape Drive Problems Tape drive will not write dataTape stuck in gripper arm Tape stuck in drive Tape stuck in slot, or will not move into drive Labels read but missing a character Bar Code ProblemsLabels not read Labels read but have an extra character 104 Technical Support and Service Important Information Limited Warranty Spectra Logic Repair Policy Out-of-Warranty Repairs Warranty ShippingWarranty Turnaround Time Non-Warranty Shipping Four-Hour Response On-Site Service Advanced Exchange ServiceNext Business Day On-Site Service Advanced Technical Support Options Contacting Technical Support Opening a Support TicketRMA Returns How to Contact Technical Support Appendix A. Library Specifications Library SpecificationsLibrary Data Storage Capacity Library Reliability Power RequirementsRobotics Specifications Communications Interface Sony AIT Tape Drive Specifications Mtbf Available AIT Drive System Compatibility Modes Functional Changes for Specific Drive Emulation Selections RS6000 running AIX No disconnect during Inquiry Approved Media Sony AIT Media SpecificationsSony AME Media Capacity Bar Code Specifications Bar Code Label Standards Scsi Bus Single-Ended, LVD, or HVDFast/Slow and Wide/Narrow Scsi Scsi Cables and Terminators Scsi Terminator DescriptionsScsi Cable Descriptions Single-Ended/Low-Voltage Differential Scsi Connectors SR/+RST RST/-RST SR/+MSG MSG/-MSG SR/+SEL SEL/-SEL SR/+C/D High-Voltage Differential Differential Scsi Connectors +MSG +SEL 124 Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety Standards Safety Agency StandardsFCC Notice Japan Bmpt Vfg 243/1991 Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs EU Declaration of Conformity Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety Standards Index ECC Index LCD Custom bar code labels 91 media 133 Scsi Index Index