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Spectra Logic 10000 manual Storage Area Network SAN Environment, Introduction

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Storage Area Network (SAN) Environment

Chapter 1. Introduction

Storage Area Network (SAN) Environment

Clients

Servers

Fibre Channel

Switch

Fibre Channel

Library

Figure 1-8A Fibre Channel library in one type of SAN environment.

LAN

Servers

Fibre Channel

Switches

Disk Arrays

Fibre Channel

Library

Figure 1-9A Fibre Channel library in another type of SAN environment.

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Spectra Logic 10000 manual Storage Area Network SAN Environment, 8 A Fibre Channel library in one type of SAN environment

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P.N. 92844007 Revision C Copyright 2002 Spectra Logic Corporation. All rights reservedUnited States Office NoticesLicense Agreement Spectra Logic Contact InformationTapes AC PowerLithium Battery Warnings and CautionsCabling PowerSafety Rack MountingChapter 1. Introduction ContentsChapter 2. Preparing the Host System Chapter 3. Preparing the Library Chapter 4. Configuring the LibraryChapter 5. Operating the Library Chapter 8. Technical Support and Service Chapter 7. TroubleshootingChapter 6. Maintaining the Library Appendix A. Library Specifications Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety StandardsIndex Conventions Used in This Manual 1 IntroductionAbout This Guide Related PublicationsFibre Channel Configuration SCSI ConfigurationAbout the Spectra 10000 Library Front Panel Components Library ComponentsFigure 1-1 The library’s front panel components Press the + and - symbols on buttons to change settings Library Menu ScreensThe configured setting is displayed beside the button ECC1 Figure 1-2 Diagram of the library’s menu screensSCSI Bus Mode Switch Override ScreenFigure 1-3 The library’s internal components Internal ComponentsFigure 1-4 The SCSI library’s rear panel components SCSI Library Rear Panel ComponentsFigure 1-5 The Fibre Channel library’s rear panel components Fibre Channel Library Rear Panel ComponentsPower Connector The power connector provides a port for AC power Figure 1-6 A SCSI library in a DAS environment Storage Management OptionsDirect Attached Storage DAS Environment Network Attached Storage NAS EnvironmentClients Servers Fibre Channel Switch Fibre Channel Library Storage Area Network SAN EnvironmentFigure 1-8 A Fibre Channel library in one type of SAN environment Figure 1-9 A Fibre Channel library in another type of SAN environmentProfessional Services 2 Preparing the Host System Before Configuring the LibrarySelecting a SCSI Bus for the Library SCSI Libraries Only Determining SCSI ID UsageSoftware Compatibility Sony AIT Device Driver SupportIf You Need Assistance Operating System CompatibilityChapter 2. Preparing the Host System Spectra 10000 Library User Guide this guide 3 Preparing the LibraryUnpacking the Library Spectra 10000 Library Release NotesSelecting an Appropriate Environment for the Library Media and Hardware EnvironmentAir Quality Rack Mount vs. Tabletop Configuration9284AXXX-X-XM or 9284AXXX-X-X3 Preparing to Connect the Library Single Bus Mode Selecting the Mode of Library Operationinput Dual Bus ModeFigure 3-1 SCSI connectors for Port 1 and Port Split-Bus ConfigurationA message displays PARAMETERS SAVE, RESTART? Figure 3-3 Configuring a library for split-bus mode Managing the Split-Bus ConfigurationDrive SCSI Bus Drive SunOS Host Figure 3-5 Possible Logical Library ConfigurationDrive SCSI Bus Drive UNIX Host 30 Slots 10 Slots SCSI Bus Drive Figure 3-6 Possible Logical Library ConfigurationSetting the Drive SCSI IDs Setting SCSI IDsDrive SCSI IDs Library SCSI ID Setting the Library SCSI ID for BusSCSI Target Mode Disabled SSCL Only Setting the Library Configuration SwitchStandard Operation, SCSI Parity Enabled Standard Operation, SCSI Parity DisabledConnecting the SCSI Cables and Terminators Connecting the Serial Cable Connecting the Library to Fibre Channel Figure 3-12 N-node private loop Figure 3-11 Two-node private loopLoop Connectivity Figure 3-13 N-node public loop Connecting the AC PowerChapter 3. Preparing the Library SCSI Bus 2 ID 4 Configuring the LibraryConfiguring Library Software Selecting the Library ModeSplit-Bus Operation Only Library 2 Slots General Settings Setting Library ParametersDate Brightness, Contrast, and VolumeLibrary Emulation TimeRS-232 Handshake SCSI Initiator SCSI Bus ModeFigure 4-1 The Fibre Channel information screen Fibre Channel Information ScreenThe fields are described here Soft and Hard Addresses Emulate 1/2 Configuring Library Tape Drive SettingsEmulate 3/4 Performance Test 2 Confirm SCSI IDs Performance Test 1 Power UpFigure 4-2 Drive boxes are highlighted for installed drives Checking for Correct OperationNote the library SCSI IDs 0 and 1 in the second screen in Figure Figure 4-3 Accessing information on the Spectra 10000 screenInserting Tapes Moving Tapes Removing Tapes 5 Operating the LibraryViewing and Enabling Bar Codes Creating a Backup Firmware Tape Upgrading Library Firmware Upgrading Drive Firmware Using PasswordsIndividually Loading Tapes Inserting TapesBulk Loading Tapes Moving Tapes Bulk Unload Removing TapesQueued Unloads Exchange MediaTo enable queued unloads Figure 5-1 The Queued Unload messageTo begin the queued unload Viewing and Enabling Bar Codes Figure 5-2 The bar code Configuration screenFigure 5-3 The Barcodes screen Barcodes ScreenThe bar code screen displays the bar code numbers and slots of bar coded media as follows Figure 5-4 The Code Tape screen Creating a Backup Firmware TapeNote for Fibre Channel Libraries Upgrading Library FirmwareFigure 5-5 The Code Tape screen Loading Library FirmwareForcing a Firmware Reload Upgrading Drive Firmware Upgrading Drive FirmwareConfirming Correct Firmware Resetting Drive Emulation Creating a User Password Using PasswordsFigure 5-6 Confirm that the screens are locked Locking ScreensFigure 5-7 The Screen Unlocked dialog box Copying Data From Non-AIT Tapes to AIT Tapes Figure 5-8 The MCE Select screen Using the MCE UtilityChapter 5. Operating the Library Additional Media and Accessories Custom Bar Code Label Sequences 6 Maintaining the LibraryAccessing Library Information Accessing Drive Information Replacing the Air Filter Changing Hosts Cleaning DrivesSpectra 10000 Screen Accessing Library InformationFigure 6-1 The Spectra 10000 screen Figure 6-2 The first Drive Info screen Accessing Drive InformationDrive Information Screens First Screen The Drive Info ScreenFigure 6-3 The second Drive Information screen Second Screen The Information ScreenECC Screens ECC Fault CheckFigure 6-4 The front panel release Replacing the Air FilterFigure 6-5 Release the grill and swing it open Changing HostsBuilt-In Cleaning Feature Cleaning DrivesManual Drive Head Cleaning Operation Tape Drive Head CleaningHandling Tapes Packaging Packing the Library for Shipment8. Seal the box with heavy packing tape Figure 6-6 Correct packaging of the library6. Place the top foam cushions over the library Figure 7. Lay the necessary paperwork in the library boxPackRack Magazine Shelf Additional Media and AccessoriesCertified Media Bar Code LabelsOrdering Media Ordering Media and AccessoriesContacting Spectra Logic Sales European OfficeTroubleshooting problems is divided into three sections 7 TroubleshootingLibrary Operation Problems Tape Drive Problems Bar Code Problems Library hangs, will not boot, or does not communicate with host Library Operation ProblemsLibrary boots, but will not come to Unit Ready state Replacing a Fuse Library powers up with drive faultsLibrary powers up with screen blank If the error described is No response from SCSI target4. Check if you have a drive installed in the Drive 3 slot position Figure 7-2 Slide the cover backLibrary screen does not respond to touch Library screens are lockedFigure 7-5 Drive fault displayed Drive fault displayedDrive alert displayed System fault displayedFigure 7-6 Drive alert displayed System Fault with Drive Fault Library does not respond to move commandsFigure 7-7 System fault displayed Tape stuck in gripper arm Tape Drive Problems2. Press OK to clear the error Gripper arm must be empty Tape drive will not write dataTape stuck in slot, or will not move into drive Tape stuck in driveLabels read but have an extra character Bar Code ProblemsLabels not read Labels read but missing a characterChapter 7. Troubleshooting Important Information 8 Technical Support and ServiceSpectra Logic Repair Policy Limited WarrantyNon-Warranty Shipping Warranty ShippingWarranty Turnaround Time Out-of-Warranty RepairsAdvanced Technical Support Options Advanced Exchange ServiceNext Business Day On-Site Service Four-Hour Response On-Site ServiceOpening a Support Ticket Contacting Technical SupportRMA Returns Professional Services How to Contact Technical SupportLibrary Specifications Appendix A. Library SpecificationsLibrary Data Storage Capacity Library Reliability Power RequirementsRobotics Specifications Physical SpecificationsSony AIT Tape Drive Specifications Close Style Available AIT Drive System Compatibility ModesNetApp Server, version 5.3.4 or higher controller HSC bus systems Functional Changes for Specific Drive Emulation SelectionsCapacity Sony AIT Media SpecificationsSony AME Media Approved MediaBar Code Label Standards Bar Code SpecificationsFigure A-1 A bar code label attached to an AIT cartridge Single-Ended, LVD, or HVD The SCSI BusFast/Slow and Wide/Narrow SCSI SCSI Terminator Descriptions SCSI Cables and TerminatorsSCSI Cable Descriptions SR/+PCRCA Single-Ended/Low-Voltage Differential SCSI ConnectorsSignal High-Voltage Differential Differential SCSI Connectors Signal Appendix A. Library Specifications Safety Agency Standards Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety StandardsFCC Notice Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Japan BMPT Vfg 243/1991EU Declaration of Conformity Protection against electrical hazards Index Page Page interface SSCL Page Page Page warnings AC power as conventions 9 bar code scanner 3 lithium battery upgrades firmwareVCCI Certification 126 version library firmware 80 volume adjusting LCD