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Library Management Software

Library Management Software

Library Management Software

The library management software controls the library hardware to mount and dismount cartridges on drives and move the robot. When the library is in automated mode, these operations occur without manual intervention. The software determines the location of the cartridge by accessing the audit data uploaded from the library. The software then allocates the drive to receive the cartridge.

These application maintain a database that tracks volume serial numbers (VOLID) of cartridges and their current locations in the library.

Host Software Component

When an SL8500 library is in a configuration with a Multiple Virtual Storage (MVS) host, the host must run a version of the StorageTek Host Software Component (HSC) along with the Storage Management Component (SMC). HSC resides in the MVS host, but is invisible to the actual operating system. HSC 6.0 or higher is required for host control. However, for new drives, higher levels of HSC may be required.

ACSLS

ACSLS is a software package that manages library contents and controls library hardware for the mounting and dismounting of cartridges. ACSLS 7.1 or higher is required. This application provides library management services such as cartridge tracking, pooling, reports, and library control.

Library Partitioning

Note – Library partitioning is a licensed feature which must be enabled by your Sun service representative. This feature is available starting with SL8500 firmware version 3.7x and StreamLine Library Console version 3.25. See “System Requirements for Library Partitioning” on page 24 for complete details.

Library partitioning allows SL8500 rails (LSMs) to be partitioned for exclusive use by separate hosts. For example, you can configure some rails to be used only by an HSC host and others to be used only by an ACSLS host. This allows you to configure an SL8500 library for applications running on multiple operating systems.

Following are important features and restrictions of library partitioning.

22 StreamLine™ SL8500 Modular Library System User's Guide • March 2007

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Sun Microsystems SL8500 manual Library Management Software, Library Partitioning, Host Software Component, Acsls

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modular library system StorageTek StreamLine SL8500User’s Guide Part Number 96154 Revision KPage User’s Guide StreamLineTM SL8500 Modular Library SystemPlease Recycle Revision KRevision K or Sun Learning Services Sun Microsystems, IncOne StorageTek Drive Louisville, CO USA Page “Configuring Library Partitions” on page Summary of ChangesRobotics Stop Switches and Smoke Detection “Using CAPS in a Partitioned Library” on pagevi StreamLine SL8500 Modular Library System Users Guide March Revision KNotices ContentsSummary of Changes Contents Figures Tables Preface Safety 1. Introduction 1 Library OverviewSuper DLT 2. Configuration Information 3. Host to Library Communications 4. Library OperationTo prevent personal injury, follow these precautions 5. Cartridge Information 75 Cartridge Requirements LTO Ultrium Cartridge A. Cartridge Slot Locations 6. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics7. Obtaining Maintenance Support Glossary B. Drive Bay LocationsC. SNMP Indexxvii FiguresPlacement of Cartridges with the Magazine Outside the CAP StreamLine Library Console - HandBot DisplayData Cartridges Label Examples T9840 Cartridge Tape Specifications TablesLibrary Configuration Entries T9940 Cartridge Tape SpecificationsPage library and drive configuration entries, and upgrade firmware PrefaceThe organization of this guide is the diagnostic utilitiesAlert Messages Conventions Figure 2-1 on pageHost Software Component HSC MVS Publications Related PublicationsAutomated Cartridge System Library Software ACSLS Customer Resource Center Additional InformationSun’s External Web Site e-Partners Sitexxvi StreamLine SL8500 Modular Library System Users Guide March Revision KCISPR 22 and EN55022 Warning NoticesUnited States FCC Compliance Statement Internal Code License Statement Japanese Compliance StatementTaiwan Warning Label Statement INTERNAL CODE LICENSE 1. Definitions The following terms are defined as followed 96154 Revision K Noticesxxxii StreamLine SL8500 Modular Library System Users Guide March Revision KSafety Electrostatic Discharge Damage PreventionFiber-optic Safety Laser Product LabelEN60950-12001 Statement Library SafetyMechanical Access Door Mechanisms SL8500 Door InterlocksSmoke Detection Door SwitchesEmergency Robotics Stop Switches Fire SuppressionInterior Lighting Service Safety DoorSL8500 Servo Power Interrupt Safetyxxxviii StreamLine SL8500 Modular Library System Users Guide March Revision KIntroduction Library OverviewSingle Physical SL8500 Library-Base Single Physical SL8500 Library-Options3. Customer Interface Module Library Modules1. Drive and Electronics Module 2. Robotics Interface Module TABLE 1-1 Data Cartridge Capacity CapacitiesFIGURE 1-2 Base Library with One Storage Expansion Module Drive and Electronics Module Tape DrivesT10000 StorageTek T-Series Tape DrivesT9x40 LTO Ultrium ConfigurationElectronics Control Module Super DLTHBC Card FeaturesRobotics Interface Module HBT CardA Z-mechanism for vertical motion of the hand Redundant HandBots Initialization1. Logic/controller cards initialize HBC, HBB HandBot Numbering See Appendix A, “Cartridge Slot Locations” for more detailsFIGURE 1-5 StreamLine Library Console - HandBot Display Keypad Library CamerasCustomer Interface Module Operator Panel Local Operator ConsoleRemote Operator Console Cartridge Access Port CAPElevator CapacitiesThe CAP spans across three rails-2, 3, and 4 LSMs 1, 2, and PowerStorage Expansion Modules N+1 Base Power Configuration Power ConsumptionPower Configurations Note - Power cabling must be done by a licensed electrician2N Power Configuration Library ComplexPass-thru Ports Operating Firmware Embedded FirmwareSecurity Host Software Component Library Management SoftwareLibrary Partitioning ACSLSLibrary Resources and Partitions Partition Configuration RequirementsHosts and Partitions System Requirements for Library Partitioning Capacities for PartitionsLibrary Specifications TABLE 1-8 Library SpecificationsTABLE 1-8 Library Specifications Continued To install the StreamLine Library Console on your PC Configuration InformationInstalling StreamLine Library Console To Activate Your User Account Activating PasswordVerifying Configuration Entries TABLE 2-2 Drive Configuration Entries Dynamic World Wide NameTABLE 2-1 Library Configuration Entries Upgrading Firmware 3. Follow the guided instructions to complete the installation PTP ConfigurationUpgrading the Remote Library Console To perform a disruptive PTP installation-for ACSLS or HSC Nondisruptive InstallationDisruptive PTP Installation 2. Dynamically update the HSC or ACSLS configurationsTABLE 2-4 Adding a Library to the Right FIGURE 2-1 Adding a PTP to an Existing Library ComplexConfiguring Library Partitions PTP Addressing SchemeExample 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 2 Partition 2, Host A HSC 4 Partition 3, Host B HSCTo Create Partitions Defining Library PartitionsExample 6 four-partition library To Remove Partitions TCP/IP Host to Library CommunicationsHost Interfaces 4. Electronics control module ECM Figure 1. TCP/IP Connections1. HBC card library controller Definitions and Terminology Fibre Channel Library Management SoftwareStorage Management Component Nearline Control SolutionsClient System Component Sun StorageTek HTTP ServerHSC 6.1 with Near Continuous Operation NCO LibraryStationAutomated Cartridge System Library Software ACSLS “Cleaning of Drives” on page Automated Mode of Operation“Using CAPS in a Partitioned Library” on page Library OperationPerforming CAP Activities Dismount SequenceFIGURE 4-1 CAP A Unlocked To open the CAPTo close the CAP Cartridge Slot Locations 2. From the StreamLine Library Console, select Tools UtilitiesImporting Cartridges FIGURE 4-2 StreamLine Library Console - CAP3. Volume serial number label FIGURE 4-3 Placement of Cartridges with the Magazine Inside the CAPAutomated Mode of Operation Customer label 9x40 onlyTo import cartridges using the CAP To export cartridges using the CAP Exporting CartridgesUsing CAPS in a Partitioned Library How CAP Reservations Work in a Partitioned Library Overriding a CAP ReservationTo Override a CAP Reservation CAP Release and Override ScenariosScenario 1-CAP reservation released by the ACSLS host Scenario 2-CAP reservation overridden successfully7. Partition 2, Host 2 must resubmit the enter request Monitoring Library Events5. The library operator uses the SLConsole to unlock the CAP FIGURE 4-5 Sample System Detail Screen with the PTP Folder Cleaning of DrivesMonitoring PTPs “Determining the Library is Not in Automatic Mode” Manual Mode of Operation“Placing the Library Offline” Manual CleaningPlacing the Library Offline PrecautionsSafety Precautions Physical RestrictionsTo prevent personal injury, follow these precautions Determining the Library is Not in Automatic ModeEntering the Library Locating a Cartridge and Drive To open the doorTo locate a cartridge To move the robot, follow these precautionsMoving the Robot To locate a drive3. Do not touch any lubricated parts Mounting a Cartridge To manually mount a cartridge1. Make sure that the tape drive is not in use by the system Dismounting a Cartridge2. Press the UNLOAD switch. One of the following conditions occurs Exiting the Library Placing the Drives to Online Powering-off the LibraryTo power-off the library Placing the Library Online5. Open the rear doors of the library From left to right 1. Optional switches or hubs 1 FIGURE 4-12 AC PDU and DC Power Supply LocationsPowering-off the Library 2. Drive locations/numbering 1 3. DC power supplies 1Service Safety Door Operation Powering-on the LibraryMaintenance Mode of Operation To power-on the libraryMaintenance Mode of Operation Left Maintenance AreaRight Maintenance Area FIGURE 4-13 StreamLine Library Console - Service Safety Door Maintenance Mode of OperationRevision K Maintenance Mode of Operation74 StreamLine SL8500 Modular Library System Users Guide March Ordering Cartridges and Labels Cartridge InformationCartridge Requirements Handling a Cartridge Inspecting and Identifying a CartridgeStorageTek Cartridges T9840 CartridgeFRONT VIEW BOTTOM VIEWREAR VIEW L203T9940 Cartridge TABLE 5-2 T9940 Cartridge Tape SpecificationsREAR VIEW T10000 Data CartridgesStandard Sport BOTTOM VIEWImportant After 15,000 mounts, a tape drive accept the cartridge LTO Ultrium Cartridge FIGURE 5-3 A T10000 CartridgeTABLE 5-4 LTO Cartridge Specifications LTO Ultrium Generation 2 Gen2 Fibre Channel Drives Super DLTtapeVolSafe Cartridges Media Domain and Media ID TABLE 5-7 Ultrium Cartridge Models Cartridge CodesTABLE 5-6 Cartridge Codes SDLT Cleaning Cartridges Label ExamplesData Cartridge Label Examples T9x40C L N O O 1S Diagnostic Cartridges Label ExamplesC L N O C L NT9x40 Non-labeled CartridgesSDLT T10000To apply the label on a cartridge Applying Labels to CartridgesUpside Down Cartridges LTO Cartridges3. Peel the backing from the VOLID label FIGURE 5-9 Applying Cartridge Label to T9840 Cartridge 3. Media ID label “R” = data, “U” = cleaningMedia ID label “R” = data, “U” = cleaning FIGURE 5-10 Applying Cartridge Label to T9940 CartridgeSetting the T9840 Write Protect Switch to Read/Write Setting the Write Protect SwitchSetting the T9840 Write Protect Switch to Read-Only FIGURE 5-12 Setting the T9940 Cartridge Write Protect Switch Setting the T9940 Write Protect Switch to Read-OnlySetting 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 FIGURE 5-13 Setting the T10000 Cartridge Write Protect SwitchCleaning the Cartridge Exterior Maintaining CartridgesStoring of Cartridges Using Cleaning CartridgesRepairing a Detached Leader Block Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Troubleshooting the Libraryseated. See “To open the CAP” on page TABLE 6-1 Troubleshooting TablePerform the following procedure TABLE 6-1 Troubleshooting Table Continued Note - When there is a communication failure, youagain to restore communication between the library MUST log off from the Library Console and then log onDiagnostic Utilities ReportsEvent Monitors FIGURE 6-1 Sample Permanent ReportPerforming Audits UtilitiesLoading Code Performing Library Self-test Moving CartridgesCopying the MIB Text File Working with the Search UtilityModifying the CAP Locked Status Remote Support Obtaining Maintenance SupportService Delivery Platform StorageTek’s Worldwide Offices Customer Initiated MaintenanceTo contact the CSSC about a problem Cartridge Slot Locations Library WallsInternal Address Reserved SlotsCartridge Address Cartridge Address Cartridge Address 112 StreamLine SL8500 Modular Library System Users Guide MarchRevision K Cartridge Address 96154 Revision KAppendix A Cartridge Slot Locations Cartridge Address 114 StreamLine SL8500 Modular Library System Users Guide MarchRevision K Cartridge Address 96154 Revision KAppendix A Cartridge Slot Locations Cartridge Address 116 StreamLine SL8500 Modular Library System Users Guide MarchRevision K Cartridge Address 96154 Revision KAppendix A Cartridge Slot Locations Cartridge Address 118 StreamLine SL8500 Modular Library System Users Guide MarchRevision K Appendix A Cartridge Slot Locations Cartridge Locations 1 of96154 Revision K Revision K TABLE A-3 Cartridge Locations 2 of120 StreamLine SL8500 Modular Library System Users Guide March Example One Example TwoPanel Designations HLI-PRC AddressLibrary Storage Module LSM Examples of CAP Behavior ColumnElevators Operational Considerations Drive Bay Locations Bay AddressInternal Address HLI-PRC Address Firmware Drive AddressTABLE B-3 Host Software Drive Address System AddressManually Locating a Drive Bay 3. From the device tree, select the Drive folder To locate a drive1. Logon to the Library Console 2. Select Tools System Detail Revision K Manually Locating a Drive Bay130 StreamLine SL8500 Modular Library System Users Guide March SNMP SNMP Terms FIGURE C-1 SNMP Block Diagram ExampleAdvanced Encryption Standard AES-An NIST-standard cryptographic cipher that uses a block length of 128 bits and key lengths of 128, 192, or 256 bits. AES uses the Rijndael algorithm, officially replacing the Triple DES Method. AES encryption can be done in one pass instead of three and its key size is greater than Triple Desís 168 bits. One of two privacy encryption protocols, AES is a stronger form of encryption than DES see also “Data Encryption Standard”. Source The Internet Society, RFC SNMP Commands Access ControlManagement Information Base Trap/Notification Levels SNMP Traps/NotificationsCopying the MIB Text File Trap DataSeverity Codes Revision K SNMP Traps/Notifications138 StreamLine SL8500 Modular Library System Users Guide March addressing schemesSee the following Glossary NumericsSL8500 address SL8500 drive bay HLI-PRC address Any Cartridge Any SlotAutomated Cartridge System Library Software The bar-code line scanner that is part of the robot hand assemblycartridge access port bar-code line scandrive and electronics cartridge moverSee robot cartridge proximitycustomer interface emergency power-off Processes commands from a host systemMonitors status inputs from sensors and switches electronics controlfibre connection Membrane keypad Product logosOptional touch screen operator control panel initial program load Host Software ComponentSynonymous with enter keypad interfaceSee membrane keypad library storage modulepower distribution unit power/communication busrobotics interface primary library interfaceRealTime Growth security software layerStorage Management servo power interruptstorage cellSee slot storage expansion StreamLine Librarytape transport interface Customer interface module Robotics interface moduleDrive and electronics module Storage expansion module optional touch screen operatorPage Index NumericsCE FCC Page Page Page Page Page Page Page HEADQUARTERS