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■Where to Find Additional Information

About This Guide

■Where to Find Additional Information

Additional information about the complete line of Sun StorageTek products and services is provided through various media, as described below.

Reference Documents

The VSM5 Virtual Tape Storage Subsystem (VTSS) is one of several hardware and soft- ware components that link together to create the VSM5 system. Besides this document, it may be useful to consult some or all of the reference documents listed below to complete planning, system assurance, installation, and service tasks for other VSM components de- signed for a specific customer site.

Document Name and Part Number	Availability
VSM Hardware
VTSS for VSM5 – Planning and System Assurance Guide, 96257	1
VTSS for VSM5 – Installation and Service Guide, 96254	1

T9x40 Tape Drive Planning and Migration Guide, MT6004	1
Nearline Physical Planning Guide, ML0041	1

Nearline Enterprise 9310/4410/9360 LSM System Assurance Guide, ML6500	1
TimberWolf 9740 Library Storage Module System Assurance Guide, MT5100	1

VSM Software
VTCS n.n * Quick Reference Guide	1, 2
VTCS n.n * Installation and Configuration Guide	1, 2

VTCS n.n * Administrator’s Guide	1, 2
VTCS n.n * Command and Utility Reference	1, 2

VTCS n.n * Messages and Codes	1, 2
VTCS n.n * XML Reference	1, 2

Remote Service and Support
Service Delivery Platform System Assurance Guide	1, 3

Service Delivery Platform Installation and Configuration Guide	1, 3

Notes:

1. Sun StorageTek Customer Resource Center (CRC) website: www.support.storagetek.com.

2. Sun StorageTek Software Manufacturing and Distribution – Web: www.support.storagetek.com, then under CRC Tools click Software Manufacturing and Distribution; E-mail: LSVSMD-list@louisville.stortek.com; Phone: U.S. (outside Colorado) and Canada 1.800.436.5554, International and within Colorado 1.303.673.8562.

3. Sun StorageTek Hardware Manual Scheduling – Phone: 1.303.673.6241.

• * Use documents labeled as version 6.0 or higher, which is the minimum host software level required for compatibil- ity with VTSS back-end FICON channels.

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Contents

Planning and System Assurance Guide StorageTekVTSS for VSM5 Virtual Tape Storage SystemPage Planning and System Assurance Guide for VSM5Virtual Tape Storage Subsystem VTSS Sun Confidential Internal Only 96257Revision A Export Destination Control StatementRevision History / Summary of Changes Doc PNRelease Supported Versions / Summary of ChangesContents 2 Configuration PlanningRevision History / Summary of Changes 1 Planning and Implementation Overview3 Implementation Planning Sample IOCP Gen for FICON Configuration Virtual Tape Drive Mapping and Host AddressingFRU Identifiers Array Drive Module Status DescriptionsFigures Tables Warranty Notice NoticesClass 1 Laser Product Notice Cabling NoticeProduct Safety Standards Hazardous Materials HandlingStandards Conformance Electromagnetic CompatibilityChina - This equipment complies with CNS Korea - This equipment complies with Korean EMC LawVCCI Compliance Statement Japanese translation plies withBCIQ EMC Law-Taiwan CNS13438Internal Code License Statement 1. DefinitionsSafety / Fiber Optic / ESD Precautions Safety PrecautionsNever Service or Adjust Equipment Alone Verify Proper Equipment GroundingElectrostatic Discharge Precautions Promptly Reinstall Covers and DoorsMiscellaneous Safety Precautions Regularly Check and Clean ESD-Preventive EquipmentFiber Optic Component Handling Precautions Protect Your EyesHandle Fiber Optic Components Gently Prevent Contamination of Cable EndsOptimizing Content For Electronic Viewing About This GuideProduct Overview Intended AudienceAlert Messages Notational and Typographic ConventionsInstallation and Service Guide Ethernet Setup screenWhere to Find Additional Information Reference DocumentsCRS100178 - VSM MVS System Administration for employees CRS100267 - VSM MVS System Administration for customersCRS100014 - SVA9500 and VSM Installation and Maintenance VSM Engineering WebsiteGlobal Services Field Support Tools ColophonSE Support Tools Storage Sales CommunityFigure 1-1. System Assurance Process Flow Planning and ImplementationOverview Creating Planning Teams Planning / Readiness / Implementation Timelines Planning and Implementation Overview 1-26Sun Confidential Internal Only 96257Configuration Planning Table 2-1.Configuration Planning OverviewDefining Customer Requirements Figure 2-1. VSM Quick Tool - Tool Selection ScreenVSM Sizer Tool Figure 2-2. VSM Sizer ToolMVC Sizer Tool Figure 2-3. MVC Sizer ToolMVC Migration Tool Figure 2-4. MVC Migration ToolCDS Sizer Tool Figure 2-5. CDS Sizer ToolVTSS Configuration Planning VSM5-VTSS Physical CharacteristicsTable 2-3. VSM5-VTSS Physical Characteristics VSM5-VTSS Environmental RequirementsModel Numbers / Configurations / Capacities Table 2-4. VSM5-VTSS Model Numbers / Configurations / CapacitiesPrerequisites for FICON Connectivity Additional Prerequisites for FICON RTDsFigure 2-6. Native FICON Attachment Options Native FICON AttachmentNative FICON Channel FC Table 2-5. Single-Mode vs. Multi-Mode FICON Cabling FICON Data Transfer RatesFICON Cabling - Short-Wave vs. Long-Wave Connections VCF3 FICON Card Configuration Examples Figure 2-7. FICON Channel Card Configuration - 4 VCF CardsStorage Cluster Storage ClusterFigure 2-8. FICON Channel Card Configuration - 6 VCF Cards Figure 2-9. FICON Channel Card Configuration - 8 VCF CardsStorage Cluster Storage ClusterFibre Channel Cables - Available Lengths Table 2-6. Fibre Channel Cables - Available LengthsAC Source Power Specifications and Connectors DC Power Supply Voltage Ripple SpecificationsTable 2-7. VSM5-VTSS AC Source Power Specifications and Connectors Table 2-8. VSM5-VTSS DC Power Supply Voltage RipplePower Requirements Implementation Planning Table 3-1.Implementation Planning OverviewImplementation Planning 3-44Sun Confidential Internal Only 96257Site Readiness Planning Table 4-1.Site Readiness Planning OverviewSite Evaluation - External Considerations Site Evaluation - Internal ConsiderationsStructural Dimensions and Obstructions Transfering Equipment Point-to-PointElevator Lifting Capacities Floor-Load RatingsFire Prevention Data Center SafetyEmergency Power Control System Design Site Power Distribution SystemsFigure 4-1. Site Electrical Power Distribution System Source Power Input Dual Independent Source Power SuppliesTransient Electrical Noise and Power Line Disturbances Table 4-2. Source Power Requirements for VSM5 EquipmentFigure 4-2. Transient Electrical Grounding Plate Electrostatic DischargeHVAC Requirements Environmental Requirements and Hazards Floor Construction RequirementsFloor Loading Requirements DANGERTable 4-3. VSM5-VTSS Floor Loading Specifications Site Evaluation - Internal ConsiderationsTable 4-4. VSM5-VTSS Cabinet Superimposed Floor Loading Example Floor Loading Specifications and ReferencesTable 4-5. Raised Flooring Horizontal Force Chart Raised-Floor Lateral Stability RatingsRaised-Floor Panel Ratings 92.1Figure 4-4. VSM5-VTSS Cabinet Dimensions for Physical Space Planning Physical Space RequirementsRaised-Floor Pedestal Ratings 54.1 77.1 54.1 92.1 36.24Site Readiness Planning This page is intentionally blank 4-56Sun Confidential Internal Only 96257Specifications and Additional Information Motherboard and FRU Interconnections - Side Figure A-1. VSM5-VTSS Motherboard and FRU Interconnections - SideFigure A-2. VSM5-VTSS Motherboard and FRU Interconnections - Side Motherboard and FRU Interconnections - SidePower Safety Grounding Diagram - Side Figure A-3. VSM5-VTSS Power Safety Grounding Diagram - SideFigure A-4. VSM5-VTSS Power Safety Grounding Diagram - Side Power Safety Grounding Diagram - Side#16 Pigtail 6-32Power System Diagram Figure A-5. VSM5-VTSS Power System DiagramData Paths and Interfaces Figure A-6. VSM5-VTSS Data Paths and InterfacesFiber Optic Cable Specifications VShell Command ReferenceTable A-1. Fiber Optic Cable Specifications Table A-2. VShell Command ReferenceSample IOCP Gen for FICON Configuration Figure A-7. Sample IOCP Gen for FICON ConfigurationVirtual Tape Drive Mapping and Host Addressing Table A-3. Mapping Parameters for 256 Virtual Tape Drives VTDsFRU Identifiers Table A-4. VSM5-VTSS FRU IdentifiersFaceplate Assembly CU MPOD TrayTable A-4. VSM5-VTSS FRU Identifiers Continued Specifications and Additional InformationA-68 Sun Confidential Internal OnlyFRU Identifiers Table A-4. VSM5-VTSS FRU Identifiers Continued96257 Sun Confidential Internal OnlySpecifications and Additional Information Table A-4. VSM5-VTSS FRU Identifiers ContinuedA-70 Sun Confidential Internal OnlyTable A-4. VSM5-VTSS FRU Identifiers Continued Logical Tray DC0.1Array Drive Module Status Descriptions Figure A-8. Array Drive Module States and RelationshipsAllocate FormTable A-5. Array Drive Module Status Descriptions Drive Module StatusStatus Code Meaning/DescriptionSpecifications and Additional Information This page is intentionally blankA-74 Sun Confidential Internal OnlyFICON Channel Extension Guidelines Definition of Terms Channel Extenders Can Cause Timing Problems Channel Extenders Can Insert Fake I/O ErrorsGeneral Channel Extension Considerations Understand Channel Extension Performance LimitationsPlacement of Extension Equipment Interoperability TestingFICON Topologies stortek.com/interop/interopFICON Channel Extension - Sample Configurations Figure B-1. Host-to-VTSS Channel Extension - Direct AttachmentFigure B-4. VTSS-to-RTD Channel Extension - Direct Attachment A502052Set Extension-Attached Director Ports to Fixed Speeds McData/CNT Channel Extension InteroperabilitySet Buffer-to-Buffer Credits at Director Ports Performance Considerations ISL Failover Is Supported Only in Shuttle ModeAvoiding Host Protocol Timeouts Cisco Systems Channel Extension Interoperability 1. Dense wavelength division multiplexer, e.g. the McData FSPFICON Channel Extension Guidelines This page is intentionally blank B-84Sun Confidential Internal Only 96257Glossary C-86 Sun Confidential Internal Only96257 Revision ACEI. Configured end item C-88 Sun Confidential Internal Only96257 Revision APage C-90 Sun Confidential Internal Only96257 Revision APage C-92 Sun Confidential Internal Only96257 Revision APage C-94 Sun Confidential Internal Only96257 Revision APage C-96 Service Delivery Platform SDP. A Sun StorageTekSun Confidential Internal Only 96257Page C-98 Sun Confidential Internal Only96257 Revision AForms and Reference Notes Host System Configuration Information VTSS Configuration InformationHost Name Host Address Other Host Configuration Details VTSS Name License Key Time Zone SettingE-Mail Addresses Other Contact Information Network Administrator name Customer Personnel ContactsAccount Data Center Manager name Phone Numbers office / cell Phone Numbers office / cell E-Mail AddressesOther Contact Information Professional Services Mgr. name Other Contact Information Customer Service Manager nameOther Contact Information Customer Service Engineer name Sun StorageTek / QSP Personnel ContactsPlanning Worksheet 1 of Account Completed By DateSite Readiness Planning Factors Information to Note / CommentsPlanning Worksheet 2 of Delivery and Handling FactorsAccount Completed By Date Information to Note / CommentsSafety and Fire Prevention Factors Planning Worksheet 3 ofEnvironmental Factors Account Completed By DatePhysical Placement Factors AC Power FactorsPlanning Worksheet 4 of Account Completed By DatePlanning Worksheet 5 of Host System and Application Software FactorsInformation To Note / Comments Remote Support FactorsSoftware Information AccountHardware Information - Tape Devices AccountHardware Information - Switches / Routers AccountSun Confidential Internal Only electronic formHardware Information - SDP and Modem Devices AccountSun Confidential Internal Only electronic formNotes / Additional Information AccountSun Confidential Internal Only electronic formNotes / Additional Information AccountSun Confidential Internal Only electronic formNotes / Additional Information AccountSun Confidential Internal Only electronic formNotes / Additional Information AccountSun Confidential Internal Only electronic formNotes / Additional Information AccountSun Confidential Internal Only electronic formPage HEADQUARTERS