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 StorageTekTM SL500 Modular Library System
 Sun Microsystems, Inc
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 Date Revision Description
Summary of Changes
 New Organization
Previous Organization
 Troubleshooting-Information included in previous Chapter
 SL500 User’s Guide July Revision KA
 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
 Connections n
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
 L204561
 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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