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StorageTekTM SL500 Modular Library System
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Date Revision Description
Summary of Changes
New Organization
Previous Organization
Troubleshooting-Information included in previous Chapter
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Contents
StorageTek Library Console
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SL500 Automated Library Operations
Licensing
Library Partitioning
Capacity on Demand
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SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities 249
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Manual Operations
Web-launched SL Console Server
SL500 Wall Diagrams and Specifications
Glossary 391 Index
Figures
Page
Tables
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Organization
Preface
Alert Messages
Example Description of Convention
Conventions
Publications Link
Related Documentation
Partners Site
Additional Information
Sun’s external Web Site
SunSolve and Helpful Links
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SL500 Introduction
Views and Locations
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LTO Library Internal Addressing
LTO Library Configurations
Library with LTO Storage Cells
Total # Storage Cells
LTO Storage Cell and Drive Capacities
Maximum Number of Tape Drives
Modules Cells
Adding LTO Storage Cell Capacity
Mixed-Media Library Internal Addressing
Mixed-Media Library Configurations
Library with Mixed-Media Storage Cells
Mixed-Media Storage Cell and Drive Capacities
Adding Mixed-Media Storage Cell Capacity
Drive Tray LED
Controls and Indicators
Power Switch
Power Supply LED
Keypad
Indicator
Buttons/Indicator Description
Button
Indicator Description
RLC Card Indicators
Sdlt 320 Scsi LVD
Tape Drives and Cartridges
Media Label Gen 1 Drive Gen 2 Drive Gen 3 Drive Gen 4* Drive
LTO Tape Drives and Cartridges
Media Sdlt 320 Drive Sdlt 600 Drive DLT-S4* Drive
SDLT/DLT-S4 Tape Drives and Cartridges
Allow Prevent
Cartridge Access Ports
Robotics Unit
Robotics Components
Cooling
Power System
Interface Cards
Electronics
RLC Card
Front Door
Safety Features
Cards and Power Supply
Robotics
Library Interfaces Locations
Interfaces
Tape Management Software
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SL Console Modes
Introduction
User IDs
Activation Password
SL Console Security
Log Off the SL Console
Change a User Password
SL Console Usage Tasks
Log in to the SL Console
Refresh buttons
SL Console Screen Display
Component Name Description
Synchronizing the Display With the Controller Database
Display Option Instructions
Modifying the Screen Layout
Local Operator Panel
Enter Data Using the Keypad
Modify Data Using the Keypad
Click Log on
Log in to the Local Operator Panel
User Location Name
Installation Requirements
Standalone SL Console
Security Considerations
Install the Standalone SL Console
Standalone SL Console Installation
License Agreement screen appears
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Select Start RunSLConsole or Launch RunSLConsole
Standalone SL Console Updates
Enter your login information
Log in to the Standalone SL Console
Client Requirements
Web-launched SL Console Updates
Web-launched SL Console
Starting the Web-launched SL Console on a Client
Choose your login method
SL Console Launch screen appears. Click Launch Now
Specify the action you want to take with the slc.jnlp file
Opening slc.jnlp popup appears
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SL Console Login screen appears
Double-click the slc.jnlp desktop icon on your client
Log in to the Web-launched SL Console Using an Icon
Verify that the Publisher is Sun Microsystems, Inc
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Generate a Report
SL Console Reports
Report Types
Report Options Bar
Click Update
Help Navigation
Access the SL Console Help
SL Console Help
Button Action
Tips for Using the SL Console Help
Cartridge Mount and Dismount Activities
Automated Mode of Operation
Dismount Sequence
Determining When the Library is Not in Automated Mode
Library and Device Status
Viewing Library Information
Communications Failures
CAP Operations
Cartridge Management
Recovery Moves
Automatic Cleaning
Drive Cleaning
Cleaning Cartridges
Ejecting Expired Cleaning Cartridges
Manual Cleaning
Automated Operation Tasks
Task
Library Management Tasks
Display Library Status
Display Library Configuration Information
Set the Library Fibre Channel Port Address
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Display Library Controller Properties
Display Library Physical Configuration
Display Library Statistics
Tools Partitions Select Tools Reports
Display a Library Report
Specified report is displayed
Click Search
Search a Library Report
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Click Save
Save Library Report Data to a File
Save popup appears
CAP Management Tasks
Display CAP Summary Information
Display Current CAP Status
Display CAP Properties
Cartridge Management Tasks
Press the CAP Open button on the keypad
Enter Cartridges Through the CAP
Base Module Magazine Comparison
Eject Cartridges Through the CAP
List Library Cartridges
Move a Specified Cartridge by Volid
Source Location Mode field, click Volid
CAP
Click the Start button in the Options Bar
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Move a Cartridge From a Specified Location
Source Location Mode field, click Location
Slot Drive Reserved Slots
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Drive Management Tasks
Display Drive Summary Information
Display Drive Status
Display Drive Properties
Enable or Disable a Drive Port
Date/Time
Display the Media Drive Events Report
Drive Type
Drive Adr
Volid
Drive Serial Num
Drive Cleaning Tasks
Configure Drive Auto Clean
Enter Cleaning or Diagnostic Cartridges
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Eject Cleaning or Diagnostic Cartridges
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Volid
Display Cleaning Cartridges
Display Drive Cleaning Status
Clean a Drive Manually
Confirmation popup appears
Robot Monitoring Tasks
Display Robot Summary Information
Display Robot Status
Display Robot Statistics
License Key File
Licensing
Licensing Tasks
License Installation Process
Licensing Task Summary
Receive a New License Key File
Install a New License on the Target Library
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Display Current Library Licenses
Delete a License Key File
Click the Delete button
Click Yes to begin the deletion
Screen
Licensing Screen Reference
License Management Current License
Feature
Module Number
Sequence Number
Value
Assigned
Delete
Reboot
Nnn Cells Unlicensed Display only
Nnn Cells Total are Possible Display only
File Name
License Management Install License
Sequence #
Install
Product
Serial Number
License Management Current License
Browse
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Capacity on Demand
Capacity on Demand Features Restrictions
Planning Library Capacity
Terminology
Cartridge Expansion Module CEM after CEM
Drive Expansion Module DEM
Cartridge Expansion Module CEM after Base Module or DEM
Orphaned Cartridges in Non-Partitioned Libraries
Cell Assignment Rules
Decreasing Licensed Capacity
Implementing Changes to Licensed Capacity
Increasing Licensed Capacity
Host Notification of Capacity Changes
Library Partitioning
Partitioning Features and Restrictions
Partition Planning
Allocated Storage Capacity
Installing the Partitioning Feature
Partition Configurations
Partition Boundaries
Library Partition Example
Resource Group Included Resources
Deleting the Partitioning Feature
Library Resource Addresses
Partitions and Library Resources
Scsi Element Address Examples
Storage Cells and Drives
CAP Operations
Partitions and CAPs
Common CAP
Split CAP
Orphaned Cartridges in Partitioned Libraries
SL Console Partition Workspace
Partition Configuration Process
Partitioning Process
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Partitioning Task Summary
Partition Configuration Tasks
Select Tools Partitions
Review Partitioning Instructions
Create a Partition
Click OK
Configure a Host-Partition Connection
Enter the Initiator Wwpn and LUN Click OK
Click Add Connection
Select Tools Partitions Click the Design tab
Design a Partition
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Options Bar, click Verify
Verify Partition Configurations
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Resolve Orphaned Cartridges
Vary the library offline to Acsls and HSC
Commit Partition Configuration Changes
Proceed as follows
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Partition Management Tasks
Modify Partition Summary Information
Click OK to confirm the deletion
Delete a Partition
Updates are made as follows
Modify Host-Partition Connection Detail
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Delete a Host-Partition Connection
Click OK to confirm the deletion
Refresh the SL Console Partition Workspace
Reallocate Library Resources
Make a Hardware Change to a Partitioned Library
Partition Report Tasks
Display a Partition Report
Pull-down menu, select the report you want to display
Click Print
Print Partition Report Data
Click Save to File
Save Partition Report Data
CAP Operation Tasks
Enter Cartridges Into a Partitioned Library
Click the Assign CAP Button tab
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Eject Cartridges From a Partitioned Library
Click the Assign CAP Button tab
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Partition Screen Reference
Partition Summary Screens
Partitions-Instructions Step
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Partitions-Summary Step
Allocated CAP Cells
Partition Number
Allocated Storage Cells
Allocated Drive Bays
Total CAP cells
Storage Cells in Library
Drive Bays in Library
Add Connection
Add Partition
Delete Partition
Modify Partition
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Partitions-Summary -Add Connection
Cancel
Partitions-Summary -Delete Connection
Partitions-Summary -Modify Connection
Buttons
Select a Partition ID
Partitions-Summary -Add Partition
Barcode Presentation
Partitions-Summary -Delete Partition
Modify Partition n
Partitions-Summary -Modify Partition
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Partition Design and Commit Screens
Partitions-Design Step
Remove
Partition
Select by
Add
Unallocated CAPs
Unallocated Storage
Unallocated Drive Bays
Verify Results
Library Map
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Partitions-Design -Verify Results
Following orphaned cartridges were found
Following hosts will need re-audited
Following hosts do not have Lun 0 set
Details
Save
Partitions-Commit Step
Apply
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Partitions-Commit -Confirm Apply
Yes
Partitions-Commit Step Partitions-Design -Verify Results
Partition Report Screens
Partitions-Reports
Please select a report to display
Partitions-Reports-Cartridge Cell and Media Summary
Cell Status
Module
Row
Column
Save to File
Partitions-Reports-Host Connections Summary
Cartridge Count
Cell Count
Drive Count
CAP Count
Display only Partition ID to which the host has a connection
Partitions-Reports-Orphaned Cartridge Report
Explanation
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Partitions-Reports-Partition Details
Occupied Cells
Bar Code
Assigned Cells
Available Cells
Percent Slot Capacity
Partitions-Reports-Partition Summary
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See Also
Partition CAP Operation Screens
Diagnostics CAP-Assign CAP Button
Partitions with split CAP configuration
Partitions with common CAP configuration
See Also
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Event Monitors
Library Events
Library Self-Tests
Firmware Download Sites
Library Firmware Upgrades
Firmware Installation Process
Physical Audit
Audits
Verified Audit
Target Address Range
Robot Diagnostic Moves
Pool Address Range
Move Access Order
Select Menu Option
Diagnostic Move Control Functions
Perform the following procedure
Troubleshooting
Problem What to do
See Remove a Cartridge from a Tape Drive on
Diagnostic and Utility Tasks
Event Monitor Tasks
Select Tools Monitors Expand the Permanent Monitors folder
Display an Event Monitor
SelectTo
Spool Event Monitor Data to a File
Following is a sample of the spool file
To stop spooling, select Monitor Stop Spooling
Select
Display Multiple Monitors
Library Utility Tasks
Perform a Library Self-Test
Click OK to continue
Reboot the Library
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Download Code to the Library Controller
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Activate Code on the Library Controller
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Audit Tasks
Audit the Entire Library
Click the Audit tab
Audit a Range of Cells
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Perform a Verified Audit
Audit Console section displays the progress of the audit
Drive Utility Tasks
Perform a Drive Self-Test
Reboot a Drive
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HandBot Utility Tasks
Define a Diagnostic Move
Click Next
Sequence screen appears
Click Finish to complete the setup
Manage Diagnostic Move Definitions
Select Option
Save a Diagnostic Move to a File
Save popup appears
Start a Diagnostic Move
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Status Indicators Description Valid Values
Monitor and Control Open Diagnostic Moves
Select Option
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Trap Levels
Snmp Support
Trap Level Number Description
Access Control
Port Control
Snmp Configuration and Usage Tasks
Add Snmp Users
Delete Snmp Users
See Trap Levels on page 299 for details
Add Trap Recipients
Delete Trap Recipients
Set Up Port Control
Transfer the Library MIB File
Click Transfer
Manual Operations
Library Safety
Manual Operation Tasks
General Library Operation Tasks
Power Off the Library
Power On the Library
Return the Library to Ready Status
Open the Front Door With Power
Open the Front Door Without Power
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Secure the Front Door With Power
Secure the Front Door Without Power
Cartridge Handling Tasks
Locate and Remove a Cartridge
Check the cartridges to make sure they are correctly labeled
Insert Cartridges into Storage Cells
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Insert a Cartridge into a Tape Drive
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Remove a Cartridge from a Tape Drive
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If the hand assembly is facing right
Remove a Cartridge from the Gripper Assembly
Manual Release Screw Gripper belt and pulleys Release screw
Replace a Cleaning Cartridge
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SL500 Wall Diagrams Specifications
LTO Configurations
Figure A-1 Base Module LTO Cells
Figure A-2 LTO Cell Locations for Firmware Site Mapping
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Mixed-Media Configurations
Figure A-5 Base Module Mixed-Media Cells
Figure A-6 Mixed-Media Firmware Cell Mapping
Figure A-7 Mixed-Media Scsi Element Numbering Mapping
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Specifications
Figure A-9 Library and Rack Dimensions
Figure A-10 Library and Rack Clearances
Measurements Operating Storage Transporting
Library Component Weights
Component Weight
Library Environment
Four LTO Tape Drives
Power Specifications
Input voltage 100-240 VAC, single phase
Two LTO Tape Drives
Handling Cartridges
Cartridge Information
Cartridge Requirements
Inspecting Cartridges
Maintaining Cartridges
Ordering Cartridges and Labels
Valid Labels
LTO Ultrium Cartridges
Label Type of Cartridge
Figure B-2 LTO Cartridge Labels
Figure B-3 Apply the Utrium Cartridge Label
Write-protect Switch
Figure B-4 Set the LTO Write-Protect Switch Write-protected
Figure B-5 Sdlt Cartridge Components
SDLT/DLT-S4 Cartridges
Figure B-6 Apply the Sdlt Cartridge Label
CLN + S
Figure B-8 Set the Sdlt Write-Protect Switch
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Apply a Label to a Cartridge
Server Requirements
Security Considerations
Download the Java System Web Server
Server Installation and Management
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On the Welcome screen, click Next
Install the Sun Java System Web Server
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Log in to the Java System Web Server Administration Console
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Common Tasks screen appears
Install and Deploy the Web-launched SL Console
Click OK
On the Web Applications screen, click Save
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On the Results screen, click Close
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Start the Web-launched SL Console
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Update the Web-launched SL Console
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Windows 2000 Sun Java System Web Server Installation Errors
Common Problems and Solutions
Remedy for Windows MSVCP60.dll Error
Java Home Error
Usr/java
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Glossary
Cartridge access port
Dynamic World Wide
Synonymous with enter
StorageTek Library
Tape transport interface
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Index
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