Nearline Control Solutions | Sun Microsystems SL8500 specs

Library Management Software

Note – The same Sun StorageTek library management software currently used by the customer today can be upgraded to support the SL8500 library.

Nearline Control Solutions

Some of the Sun suite of Nearline Control Solutions (NCS) software products are described in the sections below.

Client System Component

MVS/CSC provides client functions and communications between an MVS host and the Library Control System (LCS) or server on a non-MVS host. MVS/CSC allows the MVS client to perform automatic tape handling on a Sun library in addition to sharing multiple host systems (both IBM and non-IBM).

The MVS/CSC can communicate with LibraryStation in an MVS-only environment, or the SMC and the Sun StorageTek HTTP server can provide communication between MVS hosts.

Storage Management Component

Storage Management Component (SMC) is the interface between IBM’s OS/390 and z/OS operating systems and a Sun library. SMC performs the allocation processing, message handling, and SMS processing for the NCS solution. SMC resides on the MVS host system with HSC and/or MVS/CSC, or on a remote system using the Sun StorageTek HTTP server to communicate with the HSC. SMC communicates with HSC or MVS/CSC to determine policies, volume locations, and drive ownership.

Note – SMC is a required NCS component.

Sun StorageTek HTTP Server

Sun StorageTek’s HTTP Server for OS/390 and z/OS optionally provides the middleware to allow communication between the SMC (client) and a remote HSC subsystem (server). The HTTP server executes as a separate subsystem on the MVS host where the remote HSC subsystem resides.

Host Software Component

When an SL8500 library is in a stand-alone configuration with an MVS host, the host must run a version of Sun’s Host Software Component (HSC) along with the Storage Management Component (SMC).

Sun’s HSC and SMC:

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Contents

StorageTek StreamLine SL8500 Page User’s Guide StreamLineTM SL8500 Modular Library System Revision K USA Page Summary of Changes SafetyPage 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 Xix Tables Cartridge Locations 3 Preface Alert Messages Menu Conventions Automated Cartridge System Library Software Acsls Related Publications Partners Site Additional InformationSun’s External Web Site Customer Resource CenterPage Cispr 22 and EN55022 Warning United States FCC Compliance Statement Internal Code License Statement Japanese Compliance StatementTaiwan Warning Label Statement Revision K Page Revision K Page Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention Safety Laser Product Label Fiber-optic Safety SL8500 Door Interlocks Library SafetyMechanical Access Door Mechanisms EN60950-12001 Statement Fire Suppression Door SwitchesEmergency Robotics Stop Switches Smoke Detection Interior Lighting Service Safety DoorSL8500 Servo Power Interrupt Page Library Overview Introduction Single Physical SL8500 Library-Options Single Physical SL8500 Library-Base 1Library Modules Library Modules 1Data Cartridge Capacity Capacities Tape Drives Drive and Electronics Module 2Supported Drives StorageTek T-Series Tape Drives HBK Card Electronics Control ModuleLTO Ultrium Super DLT HBT Card Robotics Interface ModuleHBC Card 3HandBot Detail Initialization Redundant HandBots Revision K Introduction See Appendix A, Cartridge Slot Locations for more details HandBot Numbering 5StreamLine Library Console HandBot Display Keypad Library CamerasCustomer Interface Module Local Operator Console Keypad Switches, Buttons, and IndicatorsOperator Panel 5SL8500 Capacity Variations Cartridge Access Port CAPElevator Remote Operator Console Storage Expansion Modules Power +1 Base Power Configuration Power ConsumptionPower Configurations Library Complex 2N Power Configuration 8Pass-thru Port Pass-thru Ports Operating Firmware PTP Assembly Physical CharacteristicsEmbedded Firmware Security 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 To install the StreamLine Library Console on your Installing StreamLine Library Console To Activate Your User Account Activating PasswordVerifying Configuration Entries Dynamic World Wide Name 1Library Configuration Entries2Drive Configuration Entries Upgrading Firmware Upgrading the Remote Library Console PTP Configuration 3Adding a Library to the Left Nondisruptive InstallationDisruptive PTP Installation To perform a disruptive PTP installation-for Acsls or HSC 1Adding a PTP to an Existing Library Complex 4Adding a Library to the Right PTP Addressing Scheme Configuring Library Partitions 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 Interfaces Host to Library Communications TCP/IP Connections 1StreamLine Library Console Dual TCP/IP Properties Definitions and Terminology Fibre Channel Sun StorageTek Http Server Nearline Control SolutionsClient System Component Storage Management Component Automated Cartridge System Library Software Acsls LibraryStation Mount Sequence Automated Mode of OperationMounting and Dismounting of Cartridges Dismount Sequence Performing CAP Activities To close the CAP To open the CAP Cartridge Slot Locations 2StreamLine Library Console CAP Importing Cartridges 3Placement of Cartridges with the Magazine Inside the CAP 4Placement of Cartridges with the Magazine Outside the CAP To import cartridges using the CAP Exporting Cartridges To export cartridges using the CAP Using Caps in a Partitioned Library Overriding a CAP Reservation How CAP Reservations Work in a Partitioned Library CAP Release and Override Scenarios To Override a CAP Reservation Scenario 1-CAP reservation released by the Acsls host Monitoring Library Events Monitoring PTPs Cleaning of Drives Manual Cleaning Manual Mode of Operation Physical Restrictions PrecautionsSafety Precautions Placing the Library Offline Entering the Library Determining the Library is Not in Automatic Mode To open the door Locating a Cartridge and Drive To locate a drive To move the robot, follow these precautionsMoving the Robot To locate a cartridge 7Moving the HandBot To manually mount a cartridge Mounting a Cartridge 9Manually Inserting a Cartridge Dismounting a Cartridge Exiting the Library 10Emergency Robotic Stop Switch 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 To power-on the library Powering-on the LibraryMaintenance Mode of Operation Service Safety Door Operation Right Maintenance Area Left Maintenance Area 13StreamLine Library Console Service Safety Door Maintenance Mode of Operation Ordering Cartridges and Labels Cartridge Requirements Inspecting and Identifying a Cartridge Handling a Cartridge T9840 Cartridge 1T9840 Cartridge Tape SpecificationsStorageTek Cartridges 1A T9840 Cartridge T9940 Cartridge 2T9940 Cartridge Tape Specifications 2A T9940 Cartridge T10000 Data Cartridges 3T10000 Cartridge Specifications 3A T10000 Cartridge LTO Ultrium Cartridge 4LTO Cartridge Specifications Super DLTtape LTO Ultrium Generation 2 Gen2 Fibre Channel Drives VolSafe Cartridges 5SDLT Cartridge Specifications Media Domain and Media ID 7Ultrium Cartridge Models Cartridge Codes6Cartridge Codes Data Cartridge Label Examples Cleaning Cartridges Label Examples 6Cleaning Cartridges Label Examples Diagnostic Cartridges Label Examples Non-labeled Cartridges 7Diagnostic Cartridges Label Examples LTO Cartridges Applying Labels to CartridgesUpside Down Cartridges To apply the label on a cartridge 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/Write Setting the T9940 Write Protect Switch to Read-Only 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 Maintaining Cartridges Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior Storing of Cartridges Using Cleaning CartridgesRepairing a Detached Leader Block Troubleshooting the Library Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Perform the following procedure 1Troubleshooting Table Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Reports Diagnostic Utilities 1Sample Permanent Report Event Monitors Performing Audits UtilitiesLoading Code Moving Cartridges Performing Library Self-test Copying the MIB Text File Working with the Search UtilityModifying the CAP Locked Status Remote Support Service Delivery Platform StorageTek’s Worldwide Offices Customer Initiated MaintenanceTo contact the Cssc about a problem Library Walls Cartridge Slot Locations 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 Cartridge Locations 3 Example One Table A-5Rail Numbering HLI-PRC AddressLibrary Storage Module LSM Panel Designations Elevators RowColumn Operational Considerations Table B-1Drive Bay Address Bay Address Drive Bay Address Internal Address Firmware Drive Address HLI-PRC Address Table B-3Host Software Drive Address System AddressManually Locating a Drive Bay Figure B-1Library Console Drives Data To locate a drivePage Snmp Snmp Terms Figure C-1SNMP Block Diagram Example Revision K Appendix C Snmp Access Control Snmp Commands Figure C-2Management Information Base Hierarchy Management Information Base Trap Data Snmp Traps/NotificationsCopying the MIB Text File Trap/Notification Levels Table C-2Trap Severity Codes Severity CodesPage SL8500 address SL8500 drive bay HLI-PRC address Glossary Numerics Automated Cartridge System Library Software Cartridge moverSee robot Cartridge proximity ECMSee electronics control module ModuleThe assembly that Fibre connection Host Software Component Keypad interfaceSee membrane keypad Power distribution unit Primary library interface Modular library systemAn automated tape library comprised Servo power interrupt Touch screen operator TTIAn interface to control/monitor tape drive operationPage Index FCC 153 154 155 SPI 157 158 Page Headquarters