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About TAOS™

The Spectra Logic TAOS operating system architecture is an innovative approach to sharing tape backup resources among hosts. The TAOS enabled Spectra 12000 E-QIP has an ethernet interface and the ability to enable one of two components: TAOS ITP or TAOS NDMP.

TAOS ITP

TAOS Internet Tape Protocol (ITP) is enabled on every TAOS enabled E- QIP shipped from the factory. TAOS ITP is used by installing ITP drivers on all hosts that require access to the library. Once the ITP drivers are installed and configured the host sees the E-QIP as a locally attached SCSI device. All applications that work with your existing SCSI devices will work seamlessly with all TAOS enabled devices.

When an application runs, SCSI commands are issued to the ITP driver— a virtual SCSI HBA. These SCSI commands are converted to IP packets by the ITP driver, sent across the network to the E-QIP, then re-assembled into SCSI commands before being sent to the drives.

NDMP Enabled by TAOS

TAOS Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP) is an optional feature that can be purchased and enabled with an activation key. TAOS NDMP includes an NDMP agent built directly into the E-QIP, so that Network- Attached Storage (NAS) devices that support NDMP can talk directly to the library across the network.

Typically, a backup application host will initiate a backup job and instruct the NAS file system and the library to get ready. They are then instructed to talk to each other to complete the backup. Metadata and management commands may involve the backup server, but the bulk of the data—the information being read/written to tape—passes directly from the NAS device to the tape drives, without detouring through the backup server.

The E-QIP supports versions 2 and 3 of NDMP.

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Contents

This Guide Related PublicationsSpectra 12000 Library User Guide Notices License2 Spectra 12000 User Guide Notices Firmware Support Process WarrantyWarnings and Cautions TapesAC Power 6 Spectra 12000 User Guide Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 5. Configuring the Spectra 12000 S-QIP Chapter 2. Installing the Spectra 12000 LibraryChapter 3. Using Security Chapter 4. Partitioning the Spectra 12000 LibraryChapter 6. Configuring the Spectra 12000 Library F-QIP Chapter 7. Configuring the Spectra 12000 E-QIPChapter 8. Configuring the Drives Chapter 9. Using the Spectra 12000 Library10 Spectra 12000 User Guide Chapter 10. Using the Drive Chapter 11. Maintaining the Spectra 12000 LibraryAppendix A. Fibre Channel Cable Requirements Appendix C. SpecificationsAppendix D. Regulatory and Safety Standards Appendix B. SCSI Cable and TerminatorAppendix F. Using the Serial Port Interface Glossary of TermsIndex 14 Spectra 12000 User Guide A Tour of the Spectra 12000 Library A Tour of the Library Controller 1 IntroductionIntroduction About the Gator Architecture Option Enablement Getting StartedIntroduction About the Gator Architecture Chapter 1. IntroductionOption Enablement 18 Spectra 12000 User GuideA Tour of the Spectra 12000 Library Figure 1-1 Spectra 12000 library, front viewThe Library Controller Stylus Figure 1-2 The Library Controller stylusFigure 1-3 General Status screen A Tour of the Library ControllerIP Address and User Chapter 1. IntroductionException Bar ToolbarsFigure 1-4 Library Controller Exception Bar General Toolbar Configuration Toolbar 24 Spectra 12000 User GuideMaintenance Toolbar Figure 1-8 Maintenance toolbarSecurity Toolbar 26 Spectra 12000 User GuideFigure 1-9 Security toolbar Getting Started Figure 1-10 Spectra 12000 library, rear viewControl the Entry/Exit Port Connecting the Fibre Channel Cables Connecting the Ethernet Cables 2 Installing the Spectra 12000 LibraryConnecting the SCSI Cables and Terminators This chapter reviews Preparing a Controlled EnvironmentPreparing a Controlled Environment Media and Hardware EnvironmentAir Quality Release Notes Spectra 12000, Spectra Spectra 12000 Installation and Unpacking GuideUnpacking the Spectra 12000 Library Spectra 12000 Library User Guide this guideConnecting the SCSI Cables and Terminators Connecting the Fibre Channel Cables Figure 2-1 Spectra 12000 F-QIP in libraryconnector connectorFigure 2-4 SC GBIC Connecting the Ethernet Cables Network Turning the Library On and OffFigure 2-6 Spectra 12000 library, rear view QIPs, SCSI3 Using Security Setting Up SecurityTo Set Up a User Figure 3-1 The Security screen 2. Tap Users, to display the Security screen FigureTo Delete a User 2. Tap Delete User40 Spectra 12000 User Guide 4 Partitioning the Spectra 12000 Library This chapter includes Displaying the Configuration ToolbarPartitioning the Library Displaying the Configuration Toolbar Partitioning the Library Figure 4-2 Shared Library Services screen Figure 4-3 Edit Partition Configuration window44 Spectra 12000 User Guide 6. Create or edit a partition using this window 46 Spectra 12000 User Guide 5 Configuring the Spectra 12000 S-QIP This chapter includes Displaying the Configuration ToolbarConfiguring S-QIPs S-QIP Configure Controller Screen Displaying the Configuration Toolbar Figure 5-1 Configuration toolbar48 Spectra 12000 User Guide Configuring S-QIPs Figure 5-2 The Shared Library Services screenFigure 5-3 Edit Partition Configuration window 3. Tap Edit. The Edit Partition Configuration window appears FigureS-QIP Configure Controller Screen S-QIP Default ID SettingsFigure 5-4 The Configure Controller window 52 Spectra 12000 User Guide Figure 5-5 Controller Configuration screen The Controller Configuration screen displays the following information54 Spectra 12000 User Guide Configuring F-QIPs F-QIP Configure Controller Screen 6 Configuring the Spectra 12000 Library F-QIPThis chapter includes Displaying the Configuration Toolbar About Serverless Backup Configuring the F-QIP for Serverless BackupFigure 6-1 Configuration toolbar Configuring F-QIPsDisplaying the Configuration Toolbar 56 Spectra 12000 User GuideFigure 6-2 Shared Library Services screen Figure 6-3 Edit Partition Configuration window4. Tap Edit. The Edit Partition Configuration window appears Figure F-QIP Configure Controller Screen Figure 6-4 F-QIP Configure Controller windowA hard address is recommended Chapter 6. Configuring the Spectra 12000 Library F-QIPFigure 6-5 Controller GBIC Ports window 60 Spectra 12000 User GuideAbout Serverless Backup Configuring the F-QIP for Serverless BackupFigure 6-6 The System Setup screen Enabling Serverless BackupServerless Backup F-QIP Setup 6. Tap Submit KeyFigure 6-7 The Configure Controller window 64 Spectra 12000 User Guide Setting Up TAOS ITP Setting Up NDMP Enabled by TAOS 7 Configuring the Spectra 12000 E-QIPConnecting to the Serial Port Setting Up the E-QIP This chapter includes About TAOS TAOS User InterfacesNDMP Enabled by TAOS About TAOSTAOS ITP TAOS User Interfaces Sharing Tape DevicesConnecting to the Serial Port Figure 7-1 Serial port settingsSetting Up the E-QIP Password ConfigurationFigure 7-2 The TAOS Configuration menu Ethernet Configuration Figure 7-3 The Password Configuration menuFigure 7-4 The Ethernet Configuration menu To configure the ethernet port, use the following commandsSetting Up TAOS ITP TAOS ITP ConfigurationFigure 7-5 The ITP Configuration menu TAOS ITP Driver Installation To install TAOS ITP on Windows NT Installing TAOS ITP on Windows NTFigure 7-6 The InstallShield Wizard window, click Next 2. Double-click on setup to start the InstallShield WizardFigure 7-7 The TAOS ITP License Agreement, click Next Change to install to a different destination Figure Figure 7-8 The Destination folder windowFigure 7-9 The Install the Control Panel and Driver Window, click InstallConfiguration control panel Figure 7-10 Device Discovery on the TAOS ITP7. The TAOS ITP Configuration window appears Figure Configuration control panel, with the device selected Figure 7-11 Device Discovery on the TAOS ITP10. Press Install 14. Click Yes to reboot the system Figure Figure 7-13 Click Yes Figure 7-12 Click Finish13. Click Finish to complete the installation Figure Any TAOS devices you have installed are now configured and ready3. Double-click on setup Installing TAOS ITP on WindowsFigure 7-14 The InstallShield Wizard window, click Next 1. Insert the TAOS ITP disk into your CD-ROM driveFigure 7-15 The License Agreement window 82 Spectra 12000 User GuideFigure 7-16 The Destination folder window Figure 7-17 The Install the TAOS ITP control panel and driver Window, click Install8. Wait for the TAOS ITP installation to complete Figure 7-18 Device Discovery on the TAOS ITP 9. The TAOS ITP Configuration window appears FigureConfiguration control panel Figure 7-19 Device Discovery on the TAOS ITP Configuration control panel, with the device selected12. Press Install 16. Select Add/Troubleshoot a device and click Next Figure Figure 7-20 Install the TAOS ITP control panel and driverFigure 7-21 Install the TAOS ITP control panel and driver 17. Select Add a new device and click Next FigureFigure 7-22 The Find New Hardware Window Figure 7-23 The Hardware Type window88 Spectra 12000 User Guide 20. Click the Have Disk… button Figure 23. Click OKFigure 7-24 The Select a Device Driver window, click Have Disk 21. Click Browse24. Highlight TAOS ITP SCSI Adapter and click Next Figure Figure 7-25 The Select a Device Driver Window, click NextFigure 7-26 An Add Remove Hardware dialog box, click OK 25. A dialog box appears. Click OK Figure26. Highlight Input/Output Range and click on Change Setting… Figure 92 Spectra 12000 User Guide Figure 7-28 The Edit Input/Output Range dialog box, click OKFigure 7-30 The Creating a Forced Configuration dialog box, click Yes Figure 7-29 The Add New Hardware Wizard Properties window, click OKFigure 7-31 The Start Hardware Installation window, click Next Figure 7-32 The Digital Signature Not Found dialog box, click Yes94 Spectra 12000 User Guide Figure 7-34 The Systems Settings Change dialog box, click Yes 33. Click Finish to complete the installation FigureInstalling TAOS ITP on Solaris 11. When satisfied with the device list, enter y to accept devices Installing TAOS ITP on Linux 98 Spectra 12000 User GuideYou are now ready to install the backup package of your choice Setting Up NDMP Enabled by TAOS Figure 7-35 The Option Enablement menuEnabling TAOS NDMP Configuring NDMP Enabled by TAOS 102 Spectra 12000 User Guide Figure 7-38 The TAOS NDMP Configuration menu 3. Enter the password again to confirm4. Tap Esc to return to the main menu Figure 7-39 The TAOS Configuration menu, select 7 to save changes 5. Select Save changes to save the NDMP user name and passwordAfter a reboot the TAOS NDMP agent is ready for use Figure 7-40 The TAOS Configuration menu7. Tap y to reboot 6. Tap y to confirm changes106 Spectra 12000 User Guide 8 Configuring the Drives Configuring SCSI IDs, Emulation and Dip Switch SettingsThis chapter includes Configuring SCSI IDs, Emulation and Dip Switch Settings Figure 8-1 Shared Library Services screenFigure 8-2 Partition Configuration window Figure 8-3 Drive Configuration windowChapter 8. Configuring the Drives Figure 8-4 Drive Configuration Presets window From the Drive Configuration screen you can set emulation and SCSI IDsFigure 8-5 Drive switches window 800 227-4637 for help 8. Set the switches and tap OK to exitFigure 8-6 Drive Configuration screen Drives detected by the libraryUpdating Firmware Viewing the F-QIP Configuration 9 Using the Spectra 12000 LibraryChecking Inventory Checking Drives Checking Diagnostics Checking Resources in Use Deleting a Partition ConfigurationChecking Library Status Figure 9-1 General Status screenTo Enable Keys Figure 9-2 System Setup screenChecking Robotics Checking Inventory To Set IP AddressesInserting and Ejecting Cartridges Insert New Media Figure 9-3 Inventory screenEject Media Figure 9-5 Inventory screen Move 5. Select the slot from Tape Slots eject. Then select a slot in theFigure 9-7 Drive Configuration screen Checking DrivesChecking Drive Status The Maintenance toolbar icons are Diagnostics Update F/W firmware The Maintenance ToolbarMaintenance Toolbar Traces HelpChecking Diagnostics Figure 9-9 Firmware Update screenUpdating Firmware 124 Spectra 12000 User Guide 4. Tap Modify Server List Accessing Firmware from a Remote ServerAccessing Firmware from an Alternate Location 7. Tap Add ServerTo Upgrade from Floppy Disks Spectra Logic P.N Figure 9-10 Insert Disk 1 in the LCM disk driveReset Picker Parameters Figure 9-11 Select Reset Picker9. Select Run Test 10. After the test has completed, restart the library128 Spectra 12000 User Guide Viewing the F-QIP Configuration Figure 9-12 Diagnostics screenFigure 9-13 F-QIP configuration Checking Resources in UseFigure 9-14 Partition Resources screen 3. Select the partition or All Partitions, then tap ResourcesDeleting a Partition Configuration 132 Spectra 12000 User GuideCaring for Data Cartridges Cleaning the AIT Drive Heads 10 Using the DriveThis chapter reviews Bar Code Labels Using AIT Data Cartridges Write-Protecting and Recording Storing Cartridges Outside the LibraryBar Code Labels Using AIT Data Cartridges Figure 10-1 Bar code label on AIT-2 cartridgeFigure 10-2 Installing data cartridge into tape slot Write-Protecting and RecordingCaring for Data Cartridges Storing Cartridges Outside the LibraryCleaning the AIT Drive Heads Figure 10-3 AIT-2 data cartridgesFigure 10-4 The Inventory screen To clean the drive heads manually7. Tap Drive Clean Figure 10-5 The Confirm Move windowPurchasing Additional Accessories 11 Maintaining the Spectra 12000 LibraryAdding QIPs Troubleshooting the Spectra 12000 Library Spectra 12000 libraries are easy to maintain. This chapter reviewsChanging the Spectra 12000 Library Air Filters Figure 11-1 The General Status screen8. Inspect the filter and replace it if necessary Figure 11-2 The Drive Configuration screen Adding Drives2. Tap Drives Figure 11-3 Adding a drive 7. Use the door key to open the library doorFigure 11-4 The Drive Configuration window 146 Spectra 12000 User GuideFigure 11-5 The Drive Configuration Presets window Figure 11-6 The drive switches window17. Set the switches and tap OK to exit Network Adding QIPsFigure 11-7 Spectra 12000 library, rear view QIPs, SCSIFigure 11-8 Adding a QIP If an S-QIP turn to Configuring the Spectra 12000 S-QIP on pageIf an E-QIP turn to Configuring the Spectra 12000 E-QIP on page 3. Tighten the two captive screwsTroubleshooting the Spectra 12000 Library Troubleshooting Library InitializationTroubleshooting SCSI Problems Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Device Problems Purchasing Additional Accessories Purchasing Custom Bar Code Label Sequences Purchasing CoDTo enable CoD Figure 11-9 The System Setup screen6. Tap Submit Key 156 Spectra 12000 User Guide Appendix A. Fibre Channel Cable Requirements Fibre Channel Cable Requirements158 Spectra 12000 User Guide Appendix B. SCSI Cable and Terminator Requirements SCSI Cable RequirementsSCSI Terminator Requirements Appendix C. Specifications Sony AIT Tape SpecificationsSony AIT-2 Tape Drive Specifications Sony AIT-3 Tape Drive Specifications 27 secondsPower Requirements Spectra 12000 LibraryOperating Environment Limits Acoustic Noise LimitsLimit Shock and Vibration SpecificationsLoad 5.0 peak for 3 ms duration aAppendix D. Regulatory and Safety Standards Safety StandardsFCC Statement EU Declaration of Conformity Japan VCCI Class A Statement Taiwan BSMI Statement 170 Spectra 12000 User Guide Appendix E. Using the TAOS ITP Control Panel to View Settings Opening the TAOS ITP Configuration Control Panel1. Click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel Device Discovery Installed DevicesPassword EthernetAppendix F. Using the Serial Port Interface Figure 11-11 Serial port settingsFigure 11-12 The TAOS Configuration menu 174 Spectra 12000 User GuideFigure 11-13 The Password Configuration menu Password ConfigurationAppendix F Fibre Configuration Figure 11-14 The Fibre Configuration menuFigure 11-15 The Ethernet Configuration menu Ethernet ConfigurationFigure 11-16 The ITP Configuration menu TAOS ITP Configuration178 Spectra 12000 User Guide TAOS NDMP Configuration Enable OptionsFigure 11-17 The Option Enablement menu Discard Changes RebootSave Changes HelpGlossary of Terms 10BaseT100BaseT Controller GIG E NDMP MbpsMB/sec 184 Spectra 12000 User GuideS-QIP PartitionRGCP SCSITAOS Virtual LibraryWindows Index Page