6Possible Logical Library Configuration | Spectra Logic 10000

Chapter 3. Preparing the Library

Possible Logical Library Configuration 2 In the example below, the division of slots is not equal between host machines. In this example, a UNIX host running Legato is allocated two tape drives and 30 slots; a Windows NT machine running Legato is allocated the remaining 10 tape slots and two tape drives.

Drive 1

SCSI Bus 1

Drive 2

UNIX Host

30 Slots

10 Slots

SCSI Bus 2

Drive 3

Windows NT Machine	Drive 4

Figure 3-6Possible Logical Library Configuration 2.

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Contents

Page United States Office European Office License AgreementSpectra Logic Contact Information Tapes Bar Code Scanner AC Power Lithium Battery Rack Mounting Cabling Operating Environment Power Safety Contents Operating the Library Configuring the LibraryPreparing the Library Maintaining the Library TroubleshootingTechnical Support and Service Index Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety StandardsAppendix A. Library Specifications 111 Conventions Used in This Manual IntroductionAbout This Guide Related Publications About the Spectra 10000 Library Scsi ConfigurationFibre Channel Configuration 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 Network Attached Storage NAS Environment Storage Management OptionsDirect Attached Storage DAS 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 9284AXXX-X-XM or 9284AXXX-X-X3 Rack Mount vs. Tabletop ConfigurationAir Quality 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 Drive Scsi IDs Setting Scsi IDsSetting the Drive 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 RS-232 Handshake TimeLibrary Emulation Scsi Initiator Scsi Bus Mode 1The Fibre Channel information screen Fibre Channel Information Screen Configuring the Library Soft and Hard Addresses Emulate 3/4 Configuring Library Tape Drive SettingsEmulate 1/2 Performance Test 2 Confirm Scsi IDs Performance Test 1 Power UpChecking for Correct Operation 3Accessing information on the Spectra 10000 screen Operating the Library Bulk Loading Tapes Inserting TapesIndividually 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 Confirming Correct Firmware Upgrading Drive FirmwareUpgrading Drive 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 First Screen The Drive Info Screen Accessing Drive InformationDrive Information Screens 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 Replacing a Fuse Library powers up with drive faultsLibrary powers up with screen blank 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 stuck in gripper arm Tape Drive ProblemsTape drive will not write data 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 RMA Returns Contacting Technical SupportOpening a Support Ticket How to Contact Technical Support Library Data Storage Capacity Appendix A. Library SpecificationsLibrary Specifications 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 Fast/Slow and Wide/Narrow Scsi Scsi BusSingle-Ended, LVD, or HVD Scsi Cable Descriptions Scsi Cables and TerminatorsScsi Terminator 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 FCC Notice Appendix B. Regulatory and Safety StandardsSafety Agency Standards 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