Storage Area Network SAN Environment | Spectra Logic 10000 guide

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, 8A Fibre Channel library in one type of SAN environment

Contents

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