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Operational Considerations

To optimize HandBot operations:

■Mount scratch tapes- selects cartridges based on the LSM (rail)

■Enter cartridges from the CAP to the closest LSM with free slots

■The software tries to enter the cartridge to an LSM (rail) adjacent to the CAP.

■The software also tries to eject the cartridge to the CAP adjacent to the LSM.

Note – When HandBot optimization is not possible by the host, the library controller manages the moving of cartridges using a pass-thru operation (elevator).

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StorageTek StreamLine SL8500 Page StreamLineTM SL8500 Modular Library System User’s Guide Revision K USA Page Safety Summary of ChangesPage Contents Safety Revision K Contents Configuration Information Host to Library Communications To prevent personal injury, follow these precautions Cartridge Information 75 Cartridge Requirements Page Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Snmp Figures AC PDU Tables Xix Cartridge Locations 3 Preface Alert Messages Conventions Menu Related Publications Automated Cartridge System Library Software Acsls Additional Information Sun’s External Web SiteCustomer Resource Center Partners SitePage United States FCC Compliance Statement Cispr 22 and EN55022 Warning Internal Code License Statement Japanese Compliance StatementTaiwan Warning Label Statement Revision K Page Revision K Page Safety Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention Fiber-optic Safety Laser Product Label Library Safety Mechanical Access Door MechanismsEN60950-12001 Statement SL8500 Door Interlocks Door Switches Emergency Robotics Stop SwitchesSmoke Detection Fire Suppression Interior Lighting Service Safety DoorSL8500 Servo Power Interrupt Page Introduction Library Overview Single Physical SL8500 Library-Base Single Physical SL8500 Library-Options Library Modules 1Library Modules Capacities 1Data Cartridge Capacity Drive and Electronics Module Tape Drives StorageTek T-Series Tape Drives 2Supported Drives Electronics Control Module LTO UltriumSuper DLT HBK Card HBT Card Robotics Interface ModuleHBC Card 3HandBot Detail Redundant HandBots Initialization Revision K Introduction HandBot Numbering See Appendix A, Cartridge Slot Locations for more details 5StreamLine Library Console HandBot Display Keypad Library CamerasCustomer Interface Module Local Operator Console Keypad Switches, Buttons, and IndicatorsOperator Panel Cartridge Access Port CAP ElevatorRemote Operator Console 5SL8500 Capacity Variations Power Storage Expansion Modules +1 Base Power Configuration Power ConsumptionPower Configurations 2N Power Configuration Library Complex Pass-thru Ports 8Pass-thru Port PTP Assembly Physical Characteristics Embedded FirmwareSecurity Operating Firmware Host Software Component Library Management SoftwareLibrary Partitioning Library Resources and Partitions Partition Configuration RequirementsHosts and Partitions 7Partition Data Cartridge Capacities System Requirements for Library PartitioningCapacities for Partitions Library Specifications Library Specifications 8Library Specifications Installing StreamLine Library Console To install the StreamLine Library Console on your To Activate Your User Account Activating PasswordVerifying Configuration Entries Dynamic World Wide Name 1Library Configuration Entries2Drive Configuration Entries Upgrading Firmware PTP Configuration Upgrading the Remote Library Console Nondisruptive Installation Disruptive PTP InstallationTo perform a disruptive PTP installation-for Acsls or HSC 3Adding a Library to the Left 4Adding a Library to the Right 1Adding a PTP to an Existing Library Complex Configuring Library Partitions PTP Addressing Scheme Example 2 two-partition library Planning Library Partition ConfigurationsExample 1 one-partition library Example 5 three-partition library Example 3 two-partition libraryExample 4 three-partition library To Create Partitions Defining Library PartitionsExample 6 four-partition library To Remove Partitions Host to Library Communications Host Interfaces TCP/IP Connections Definitions and Terminology 1StreamLine Library Console Dual TCP/IP Properties Fibre Channel Nearline Control Solutions Client System ComponentStorage Management Component Sun StorageTek Http Server LibraryStation Automated Cartridge System Library Software Acsls Mount Sequence Automated Mode of OperationMounting and Dismounting of Cartridges Performing CAP Activities Dismount Sequence To open the CAP To close the CAP Cartridge Slot Locations Importing Cartridges 2StreamLine Library Console CAP 3Placement of Cartridges with the Magazine Inside the CAP To import cartridges using the CAP 4Placement of Cartridges with the Magazine Outside the CAP To export cartridges using the CAP Exporting Cartridges Using Caps in a Partitioned Library How CAP Reservations Work in a Partitioned Library Overriding a CAP Reservation To Override a CAP Reservation CAP Release and Override Scenarios Scenario 1-CAP reservation released by the Acsls host Monitoring Library Events Cleaning of Drives Monitoring PTPs Manual Mode of Operation Manual Cleaning Precautions Safety PrecautionsPlacing the Library Offline Physical Restrictions Determining the Library is Not in Automatic Mode Entering the Library Locating a Cartridge and Drive To open the door To move the robot, follow these precautions Moving the RobotTo locate a cartridge To locate a drive 7Moving the HandBot Mounting a Cartridge To manually mount a cartridge Dismounting a Cartridge 9Manually Inserting a Cartridge 10Emergency Robotic Stop Switch Exiting the Library Placing the Library Online Powering-off the LibraryPlacing the Drives to Online An AC PDU is shown in Figure 12AC PDU and DC Power Supply Locations Powering-on the Library Maintenance Mode of OperationService Safety Door Operation To power-on the library Left Maintenance Area Right Maintenance Area 13StreamLine Library Console Service Safety Door Maintenance Mode of Operation Cartridge Requirements Ordering Cartridges and Labels Handling a Cartridge Inspecting and Identifying a Cartridge T9840 Cartridge 1T9840 Cartridge Tape SpecificationsStorageTek Cartridges 1A T9840 Cartridge 2T9940 Cartridge Tape Specifications T9940 Cartridge T10000 Data Cartridges 2A T9940 Cartridge 3T10000 Cartridge Specifications LTO Ultrium Cartridge 3A T10000 Cartridge 4LTO Cartridge Specifications LTO Ultrium Generation 2 Gen2 Fibre Channel Drives Super DLTtape 5SDLT Cartridge Specifications VolSafe Cartridges Media Domain and Media ID 7Ultrium Cartridge Models Cartridge Codes6Cartridge Codes Cleaning Cartridges Label Examples Data Cartridge Label Examples Diagnostic Cartridges Label Examples 6Cleaning Cartridges Label Examples 7Diagnostic Cartridges Label Examples Non-labeled Cartridges Applying Labels to Cartridges Upside Down CartridgesTo apply the label on a cartridge LTO Cartridges 8Applying Cartridge Label to Sdlt Cartridge 9Applying Cartridge Label to T9840 Cartridge Setting the T9840 Write Protect Switch to Read/Write Setting the Write Protect SwitchSetting the T9840 Write Protect Switch to Read-Only Setting the T9940 Write Protect Switch to Read-Only Setting the T9940 Write Protect Switch to Read/Write Setting the LTO Ultrium Write Protect Switch to Read/Write Setting the T10000 Write Protect Switch to Read/WriteSetting the LTO Ultrium Write Protect Switch to Read-Only Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior Maintaining Cartridges Storing of Cartridges Using Cleaning CartridgesRepairing a Detached Leader Block Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Troubleshooting the Library 1Troubleshooting Table Perform the following procedure Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Diagnostic Utilities Reports Event Monitors 1Sample Permanent Report Performing Audits UtilitiesLoading Code Performing Library Self-test Moving Cartridges Copying the MIB Text File Working with the Search UtilityModifying the CAP Locked Status Service Delivery Platform Remote Support StorageTek’s Worldwide Offices Customer Initiated MaintenanceTo contact the Cssc about a problem Cartridge Slot Locations Library Walls Internal Address Reserved SlotsCartridge Address Revision K Appendix a Cartridge Slot Locations Cartridge Address Revision K Appendix a Cartridge Slot Locations Cartridge Address Revision K Appendix a Cartridge Slot Locations Cartridge Address Revision K Appendix a Cartridge Slot Locations Cartridge Address Cartridge Locations 1 Table A-3Cartridge Locations 2 Example One Cartridge Locations 3 HLI-PRC Address Library Storage Module LSMPanel Designations Table A-5Rail Numbering Elevators RowColumn Operational Considerations Bay Address Table B-1Drive Bay Address Internal Address Drive Bay Address HLI-PRC Address Firmware Drive Address Table B-3Host Software Drive Address System AddressManually Locating a Drive Bay To locate a drive Figure B-1Library Console Drives DataPage Snmp Figure C-1SNMP Block Diagram Example Snmp Terms Revision K Appendix C Snmp Snmp Commands Access Control Management Information Base Figure C-2Management Information Base Hierarchy Snmp Traps/Notifications Copying the MIB Text FileTrap/Notification Levels Trap Data Severity Codes Table C-2Trap Severity CodesPage Glossary Numerics SL8500 address SL8500 drive bay HLI-PRC address Automated Cartridge System Library Software Cartridge moverSee robot Cartridge proximity ModuleThe assembly that ECMSee electronics control module Fibre connection Host Software Component Keypad interfaceSee membrane keypad Power distribution unit Primary library interface Servo power interrupt Modular library systemAn automated tape library comprised TTIAn interface to control/monitor tape drive operation Touch screen operatorPage Index FCC 153 154 155 SPI 157 158 Page Headquarters