Dell PowerVault TL2000- User Manual

Figures 1-1. Front panel of a 2U library . . . . . . 1-1 1-2. Front panel of a 4U library . . . . . . 1-2 1-3. Rear panel (drive sled only) of a half heightFibre Channel drive . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1-4. Rear panel of a 4U library with full heightFibre Channel drive and half height SASdrives . . . . ...

5-14. Configure: Library menu . . . . . . . 5-20 5-15. Configure: Drive menu . . . . . . . 5-23 5-16. Configure: Network menu . . . . . . 5-24 5-17. Configure: Set Access PIN menu 5-25 5-18. Pound sign (#) shows accessible menuswhen access PIN is enabled but before it isentered . . . . . . . . . . ....

10-20. Library front panel LEDs . . . . . . 10-22 10-21. Access hole for the left magazine (facing rear of library) . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 10-22. Access hole for the right magazine (facing rear of library) . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 10-23. Left magazines pulled out of a 4U library (facing front of...

Tables 1. Minimum firmware levels for commonlibrary features . . . . . . . . . . . iii 1-1. 2U library and 4U library front paneldescriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1-2. 2U library and 4U library rear paneldescriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 1-3. Tape drive model and host interface type 1-8 1-...

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Safety and environmental notices When this product is used, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices thatare contained in this guide. The notices are accompanied by symbols that representthe severity of the safety condition. The sections that follow define each type of safety notice and gi...

If the symbol is... It means... A hazardous condition due to the unit's susceptibility toelectrostatic discharge. Laser Safety and Compliance Before the library is used, review the following laser safety information. Class I Laser Product The product might contain a laser assembly that complies with...

Rack safety The following general safety information must be used for all rack mounteddevices. DANGER v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. v To avoid hazardous conditions because of uneven mechanical loading,always install th...

CAUTION: Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinetimproves rack stability during relocation. Follow these generalguidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within aroom or building: v Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment,starting at the to...

Preface This manual contains information and instructions necessary for the installation,operation, and service of the Dell ™ PowerVault ™ TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library. Related Publications Refer to the following publications for additional information. v Dell ™ PowerVault ™ TL2000 Ta...

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Chapter 1. Product Description The Dell ™ PowerVault ™ TL2000 Tape Library (2U library) and the Dell PowerVault TL4000 Tape Library (4U library) provide compact, high-capacity, low-costsolutions for simple, unattended data backup. The 4U library houses up to 48 tapecartridges (or 45 and an elective ...

Table 1-1. 2U library and 4U library front panel descriptions (continued) Number Item Description 5 Control keys v UP ( ∧ ) - The upper left button is used to scroll upward through menu items. v DOWN ( ∨ ) - The lower left button is used to scroll downward through menu items. v CANCEL (X) - The uppe...

Table 1-2. 2U library and 4U library rear panel descriptions (continued) Number Item Description 8 Ethernet port This port is used to connect the library to a network. LED v 10/100 Link – Description : Green: Link Integrity – Flashing : Network synchronization/negotiation – Steady (On) : Good connec...

CAUTION:The library must be offline from any user and all media must beremoved from the drives before license keys are installed or anyconfiguration modifications are made. Please refer to “Power ON/OFF”on page 2-4 and “Removing Cartridges from Magazine Slots” on page9-1 for instructions to take the...

Maximum Library Storage Capacity and Data Transfer Rate Maximum library storage capacity and maximum data transfer rates are as follows: Table 1-3. Tape drive model and host interface type Tape Drive Model Host Interface Ultrium 6 Full Height and HalfHeight drives v 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel - single por...

Table 1-4. Library storage capacity and data transfer rate (continued) Characteristic 2U Library Specification 4U Library Specification Sustained native data transferrate LTO 3 HH: 60 MBs, LTO 3 HH V2: 80 MBs LTO 3 FH: 80 MBs LTO 4 HH and FH: 120 MBs LTO 5 : 140 MBs LTO 6: 160 MBs Ultrium Tape Drive...

Speed Matching To improve system performance, the Ultrium 3, Ultrium 4, Ultrium 5, and Ultrium6 Tape Drives use a technique called speed matching to dynamically adjust its native (uncompressed) data rate to the slower data rate of the attached server. Channel Calibration The channel calibration feat...

Library Specifications Physical Specifications Table 1-5. Physical Specifications Specification 2U library 4U library Height Rack mount 87.6 mm (3.44 in),stand-alone 97.6 mm (3.84 in) Rack mount 175.2 mm (6.9 in),stand-alone 185.2 mm (7.3 in) Width 447.5 mm (17.6 in.) 447.5 mm (17.6 in.) Depth Rack ...

Environmental Specifications Table 1-11. Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating 10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F) Storage, without cartridges -30° to 60° C (-22° to 140° F) Wet bulb, operating 26° C (79.0° F) maximum Temperature shock immunity - maximum rate of change 10° C (18° F) per hour Mi...

Chapter 2. User Interfaces This library has two user interfaces. v Operator Control Panel - located on the front panel of the library v “Web User Interface” on page 2-4 - accessed via a web browser Operator Control Panel The Operator Control Panel operates in two basic modes. v User Interaction mode...

become illuminated. The error code remains on the Operator Control Panel untila push button is pressed, which causes the Operator Control Panel to return tothe Home Screen. v Numeric error codes are only used for unrecoverable, fatal errors, otherwise textstatus messages are displayed. Power-ON Disp...

The following are additional operational details of LEDs: v The Ready/Activity LED is illuminated any time the unit is powered ON and functional. The Ready/Activity LED blinks whenever there is library or driveactivity. This LED will also blink when the unit is OFFLINE. v The Clean LED is illuminate...

2. Using the UP and DOWN buttons, select one of the various predefined valuesfor that item. 3. As soon as the Operator Control Panel display shows the correct value, pressthe SELECT button to apply the value. Toggling Values Toggle values are used to switch between two different states like ON and O...

User Interface, you must first set the IP address using the Operator Control Panel.Refer to "Configure: Network" on page 5-23 or "Configure Library: Network" onpage 5-45. Login Important: Some options of the Web User Interface take the library OFFLINE. Thisinactive mode can interfere...

other IPv6 address). System Status The System Status screen is always present after login giving current status of the library. Status icons indicate the following conditions. v The green check mark indicates that the library is fully operational and that nouser intervention is required. v The yello...

v If Auto Clean is enabled and a cleaning cartridge is not present, or if a cleaning cartridge is present, but not in a reserved slot, Auto Clean status will show Chk Media/Rsvd Slot? and Status will show a green check mark and the words Media Attention . The Auto Clean status disappears from the sy...

If your library has -05 level redundant power supplies, the "Green" LEDwill be ON on both power supplies. If both "Green" LEDs are not ON,replace the failed power supply (refer to “Replacing a Power Supply” onpage 10-10). Web User Interface Help Pages Each screen on the Web User Inte...

Chapter 3. Installation Planning Before installing your library, take time to review the following information. Determining the Number of Logical Libraries You can partition the library into as many logical libraries as there are drives in thelibrary. Basic Guidelines v Each logical library must con...

Using Multiple Logical Libraries for Library Sharing Multiple logical libraries are an effective way for the library to simultaneously backup and restore data from heterogeneous applications. For example, the library canbe partitioned so that it processes: v Commands from Application A (about Depart...

Library Partitioning and Element Addressing Library 4U systems with firmware versions of .80 and higher, and containing atleast 2 drives, have the ability to configure two logical libraries (create twopartitions). This partitioning has been expanded with the new library firmware andhalf-high drive i...

Configuration of a 1 - Partition System A one partition system configured for a 4U library contains any and all drivespresent in any drive positions, and it will contain all four magazines. When configured with one logical partition, the Element Address assignments willbe as follows: DTE assignments...

Configuration of a 3 - Partition System A three partition system must have at least three drives installed. A drive must beinstalled in drive position 1, another drive must be installed in drive position 2,and another drive must be installed in either drive position 3 or drive position 4.Partition 1...

SCSI Element Addressing Every logical library starts at the first drive slot with the current assigned elementstart address (default value 256). It will be incremented from the bottom to the topslots for every drive slot. There is one exception to this addressing scheme toaccommodate libraries curre...

Logical Unit Number (LUN) Scanning The library uses a single SCSI or Loop ID per drive and dual LUNs to control thetape drive (LUN 0) and library accessor (LUN 1). The library requires a Host BusAdapter (HBA) that supports LUN scanning. If it is not enabled, your host systemwill not scan beyond LUN ...

Note: For maximum performance, it is recommended to have a maximum ofone drive per SCSI bus. – Only use the maximum system-to-device cable length of 25 m (82 ft) when attaching directly to one device (a point to point interconnection). Note: Daisy-chaining is NOT recommended due to potential issues ...

Note: Daisy-chaining is NOT recommended due to potential issues with SCSI busperformance, SCSI cables/connectors, and host bus adapters. Removal of any jumpers will create a SCSI bus for each drive installed in yourlibrary for attachment to multiple servers or to multiple SCSI adapter cards on onese...

active/passive cluster failover. LAN-free drive sharing is not supported. Ultrium 3and Ultrium 4 SAS drive sleds use the SFF-8088 connection at the drive sled endand SFF-8088 or SFF-8470 at the host adapter end. Fibre Channel Interface Fibre Channel allows for an active intelligent interconnection s...

Zoning allows you to partition your SAN into logical groupings of devices so thateach group is isolated from the other and can only access the devices in its owngroup. Two types of zoning exist: hardware zoning and software zoning. Hardwarezoning is based on physical fabric port number. Software zon...

Chapter 4. Installation and Configuration Note: Review the information in "Installation Planning" before installing yourlibrary. To install a desktop or rack mounted 2U library or 4U library, perform theprocedures in this chapter in the order they are presented. Using the Library Configurati...

Table 4-1. Location criteria (continued) Criteria Definition Air quality The library should be placed in an area with minimal sources of particulate contamination.Avoid areas near frequently used doors and walkways, stacks of supplies that collect dust,printers, and smoke-filled rooms. Excessive dus...

4. Carefully return the library to an upright position. Important: Do not place any objects on top of the library. Removing and Storing the Shipping Lock Important: The shipping lock, which prevents the library accessor from movingduring shipment, must be removed before the library is powered ON . T...

2. Store the lock ( 1 ) and label ( 2 ) on the rear panel of the library as shown in Figure 4-5 on page 4-6. 1 2 a77ug018 Figure 4-3. Shipping lock and label a77ug 1 95 Figure 4-4. Removing the Shipping lock and label Chapter 4. Installation and Configuration 4-5

Rackmounting the Library (for Rack Installation ONLY) The 2U library and the 4U library are easily installed into a standard 19-inch racksystem. The 2U library requires 2U (3.5 in.) of space. The 4U library requires 4U (7in.) of space. If you are not rackmounting your library, skip this procedure an...

a. Rack Kit A: The following parts make up Rack Kit A. v Packaged in cardboard material:– 2 rails (not shown) See Figure 4-9 on page 4-9 for a graphic of the rails.– 2 mounting brackets ( 1 in Figure 4-6) v Packaged in the small bag with no label:– 1 Torx wrench ( 5 in Figure 4-6) – 2 anchors ( 4 ) ...

b. Rack Kit B: The following parts make up Rack Kit B. v Packaged in plastic material:– 2 rails (not shown) See Figure 4-10 on page 4-10 for a graphic of the rails. – 2 mounting brackets with captive thumb screws ( 1 in Figure 4-7) v Packaged in small bags and labeled with part numbers:– 1 Torx wren...

Note: The rail must be fastened with the bottom of the rail parallel to floor andat the same level. 4. Using the Torx wrench included in your shipment, remove the screws ( 1 ) as shown in Figure 4-12 on page 4-12. Screw locations on the 4U library aresimilar. a77ug 1 9 6 a77ug27 1 Figure 4-11. Kit A...

of each mounting bracket and tightening them ( 1 ). a77ug2 68 1 Figure 4-17. Securing the 2U library to the rack Chapter 4. Installation and Configuration 4-15

9. Install either the round or the square rack hole covers for the 4U library asshown in Figure 4-18. There are 6 covers for each side for a total of 12. Attaching the Library to a Server The 2U library and the 4U library can be attached to servers using the followinginterfaces: v SCSI (LVD Ultra 16...

device on the SCSI bus. Otherwise, attach one end of a SCSI cable to theremaining port and the other end to the next device on the SCSI bus. Makesure that the last device on the SCSI bus is properly terminated. Note: Only cables and terminators specified for Ultra160 or Ultra320 use orlabeled as Mul...

3. Plug the other end of each power cord into the nearest properly groundedpower outlet. Use separate power sources for each power supply for redundantpower. Attention: To disconnect all power from the library, remove the power cord from each outlet. The power button removes power from portions of t...

Item Default Setting Bar Code Label Length 8 Library Mode Random AutoClean Disabled Encryption Application Managed Encryption (AME) For a full list of factory defaults, see “Configure: Save/Restore” on page 5-26. Configuring Your Library using the Web User Interface To configure your library using t...

d. After entering the digits for the last octet of your Netmask address, pressthe SELECT button to apply your entries. 8. Press the DOWN button to select Gateway . For IPv4, enter only an IPv4 Gateway address. For IPv6, enter only an IPv6 Gateway address. For IPv4 &IPv6, enter a Gateway address ...

3. When the login screen appears, a. Select admin for a User ID. b. Enter secure for a Password. Verifying/Updating Firmware It is important to run the latest level of firmware. To ensure that you are runningthe latest levels of library firmware, drive firmware, and SNMP MIB (ManagementInformation B...

4. Install the MIB file on your SNMP server. Refer to your server applicationdocumentation for instructions. Choosing General Library Settings If your library contains only one drive or logical library, both general and specificsettings will be combined into one table (see Figure 4-24 on page 4-25)....

– Refresh - Click this button to update the current screen. – Apply Selections - Click this button to submit the changes made to the screen. 3. If your library has more than one drive, proceed to “Choosing the Number ofLogical Libraries for Your Library.” If your library has one drive, proceed to“En...

One cartridge magazine cannot be assigned to two logical libraries. If you partitiona multi-drive library, each of the magazines must be assigned to a logical libraryon a magazine boundary. The entire magazine must be part of one logical libraryonly. Note: If you have a 2U library with two drives, y...

Note: Follow the instructions in the Dell PowerVault TL4000 Failover Configuration Guide to configure your environment for failover. Setting Up Encryption Note: Application Managed Encryption (AME) does not require a key. LibraryManaged Encryption requires a license key. The customer should contactt...

2. Select the desired settings for each drive listed (either SCSI, SAS, or FibreChannel). See Figure 4-31. 3. Click one of the following: v Refresh - to update the current screen v Submit - to apply the changes made to the screen Entering Library Network Settings This page shows the current network ...

v Refresh - to cancel the changes made to the screen. v Submit - to apply the changes made to the screen. Note: Depending on the changes made, you will either be disconnected andneed to login again, or reboot the library. If a reboot is required, thefollowing Warning message will appear after the Su...

Note: If you attempt to enter a blank value for the Domain Name, a warningmessage will appear. It will say If you are using Event Notification then a value is required for the Domain Name . 7. Click one of the following: v Refresh - to cancel all of your entries and leave the settings as they were. ...

Verifying the Connection 1. Depending on the server configuration, you may need to change the SCSI ID orFibre Channel Loop ID of the library, if the current ID is the same as anotherdevice on the bus. 2. When the host server is powered ON, install the software and/or driver(s) thatare compatible wit...

2U Library I/O station The I/O (input/output) station (see Figure 4-41 on page 4-40) in a 2U library ispart of the left magazine. To open the I/O station, select Control > Open I/O Station . The I/O station slot opens, and the "Unlocking I/O station" message displays. Wait for the "In...

4U library cartridge magazines The 4U library has four cartridge magazines, two on each side (see Figure 4-42 andFigure 4-43 on page 4-41). The upper left magazine has 12 storage slots. The lowerleft magazine has 9 storage slots and houses the elective 3-slot I/O station ( 1 in Figure 4-42). The upp...

4U library I/O station The I/O station in a 4U library (see Figure 4-44) is part of the lower left magazine.To open the I/O station, select Control > Open I/O Station . The I/O station slot opens, and the "Unlocking I/O station" message displays. Wait for the"Insert/remove cartridge a...

Populating the Library with Data Cartridges Important: Cartridges placed in the library must be labeled with the correct barcode labels. For additional information, see Chapter 6, “Using UltriumMedia,” on page 6-1. For information on working with the cartridge magazines, see “Cartridgemagazines” on ...

5. Put magazines back into the library. The library will automatically start up andperform an inventory check. Inserting the Cleaning Cartridge Important: Cleaning cartridges placed in the library must be labeled with thecorrect bar code labels. For additional information, see Chapter 6,“Using Ultri...

Note: A user has the option to perform manual cleaning by navigating in theRMU to Service > Clean Drive . In units with more than one drive to be cleaned, the user must manually refresh the screen after the clean hascompleted in order to be able to select an additional drive to be cleaned. 4. Rep...

Chapter 5. Operations The following table lists menu navigation shortcuts to activities that can beperformed via the Operator Control Panel and/or the Web User Interface. Before using the Operator Control Panel or the Web user Interface, please reviewthe information in Chapter 3: User Interfaces . T...

Table 5-1. Menu navigation shortcuts (continued) Information/ Activity Menu Navigation Shortcuts Operator Control Panel For More Info Web User Interface For More Info Slots, numberempty Monitor > Library > Status “Monitor:Library” onpage 5-10 System Status screen Slots, reassignnumber of activ...

1. Press the UP ( 1 ) or DOWN( 4 ) keys to enter Interaction Mode. The Main Selection Menu will appear. The Main Selection screen shows Monitor, Control,Configure, and Service. 2. Scroll to your selection, then press the SELECT ( 3 ) key. The sub-menu for the selected menu item will appear. 3. Use t...

Note: Depending on the version of library firmware, there may be differencesbetween the Menu Tree description in this document and the OCP MenuTree on your library. Monitor Menu The Monitor menu contains information about the following sub menu items: v Library v Drive v Inventory Monitor: Library T...

Under Monitor > Library are the following items: v Status E rror Log N etwork I dentity Mo nitor Status Status Act . Cart . On Time Seria l N umber Library Version WWNN Moves Vendor I D Active S l ots I /O Station Date/Time Product I D S l ots Empty a77ug051 Lib . x Mode I Pv4 N etmask G ateway I...

Note: 2U has a single right-side magazine. Under Magazine choose one of the following to see a graphical representation of the cartridge magazine(s). Slots containing cartridges will be highlighted. M onitor M aga zines Drive (n) Upper Ri g ht Upper Le f t (Drive st a t u s) Lower Le f t Lower Ri g ...

Note: Left magazine of a 2U Library has a 1-slot I/O Station. The black boxes are inventoried cartridges. Press the up and down keys to scroll.Note that this magazine has a 3-slot I/O Station. These slots can be changed tostorage slots if needed. See “Configuring I/O Stations and Reserving Slots” on...

Important: Wait for the messages before you insert or remove cartridges to ensurethat the library is ready to handle the cartridges. After the I/O stationis closed, you must wait for the library to complete its inventory beforenormal library operations commence. Control: Move Cartridges Use this men...

Choose "Left" or "Right" to unlock the corresponding cartridge magazine(s). Themagazines can now be removed from the library by gently pulling each magazineout of the library. To replace a magazine, insert the back of the magazine into thefront of the library and gently push the maga...

v Set Access PIN v Save/Restore v Set Date and Time Configure: Logical Libraries Use this menu item to select the number of logical libraries. The Currently Configured - x section shows the number of logical libraries currently configured. Note: The maximum number of Logical Libraries in a 2U is two...

Configure: Library Note: The Remove DCS No is only available on libraries with the DCS feature. The following library configuration items are in this menu: v Mode : – Random : In random mode, the library allows the server's (host's) application software to select any data cartridge in any order. – S...

Configure: Drive The following items are in this menu: v Drive Interface - use this to assign a SCSI ID to a SCSI drive or to assign a Port Speed, Port Type, and Loop ID to a Fibre Channel drive. SAS drives do notrequire user configuration. For more information on drive interfaces, refer to“Host Int...

v Netmask - the Network Mask address of the library v IP Stack - the IP Stack manages static IP addresses v Stateless autoconfig - allows IPv6 hosts to be configured automatically when connected to a routed IPv6 network v Prefix length - the length of the IP address prefix v Static IPv6 address - a ...

2. Press the SELECT button to highlight the first digit of the 4-digit Access PIN. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select each digit. 4. Press the SELECT button to move to the next digit. 5. Repeat these steps for repeating the Access PIN. 6. After entering the final digit, press the DOWN button a...

Configure: Set Date and Time Use this menu item to set the current date and time in your library. Configure: Path Failover Use this menu item to enter the Path Failover Feature Activation key (Supportedon 4U library only for library firmware levels at or below 8.xx. Supported on boththe 2U and 4U li...

changes. When configuration changes of a disabled drive are made fromthe Web Interface (RMU), the drive does not power ON after committingchanges. Service: Display Contrast The following display contrast settings are available in this menu: v The numbers 1 through 10 will display, with 10 being the ...

Table 5-5. Web User Interface Menus (continued) User Access Date & Time Logs & Traces Email Notification SNMP Save/Restore - Service Library Clean Drive Advance Diagnostic (for Service Personnel only) View Logs View Drive Logs Save Drive Dump Perform Diagnostics Key Path Diagnostics (if feat...

Table 5-6. Library Identity page elements (continued) Menu Item Description 2U 4U IPv6 staticassigned address This is your library's IPv6 static assigned address. X X Router discoveryIPv6 address This is the IPv6 router discovery address assigned to your library. Note: There may be more than one IPv...

Monitor Library: Library Status This page displays the dynamic information about the library, such as the currentstatus of the components. No changes can be made from this page. Table 5-8 listsall available elements on the Library Identity page. An "X" indicates that theelement displays for ...

Table 5-8. Library Status page elements (continued) Menu Item Description 2U 4U 1. Right Magazine This displays whether the lower right magazine is "Present" or "NotPresent". X 2. Left Magazine This displays whether the upper left magazine is "Present" or "NotPresent"...

Term Definitions : v BOP (Beginning of Partition) : BOP (Beginning of Partition) is a SCSI term, which in a single partition format is the same as beginning of tape. It means thatpolicy is determined on writes at LB zero. Appending to a tape [or overwritingat a non-zero LB] does not change the polic...

a77ug0 6 7 Inventory As Of 14:02:04 Library Time Drive Inventory Drive Status Label Source 1 Empty ------------- Magazine Inventory 8 9 10 11 4 5 6 7 IO-Station 1 2 3 + 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 14 13 12 + 15 Refresh Figure 5-30. The 2U library Monitor Library: Inventory page 5-40 Dell PowerVault TL20...

Note: The 4U graphic shows the Slot Inventory for the right magazines of thislibrary as an example. The left magazines are similar. Manage Library Menu The Manage Library menu contains the following sub-menu items. v “Manage Library: Move Media” v “Manage Library: Perform Inventory” on page 5-42 v “...

Configure Library Menu The Configure Library menu contains the following submenu items: v “Configure Library: General” v “Configure Library: Logical Libraries” on page 5-44 v “Configure Library: Path Failover” on page 5-45 v “Configure Library: Encryption” on page 5-46 v “Configure Library: Drives” ...

Table 5-11. Configure Library: Specific page elements (continued) Menu Item Description 2U 4U Active Slots It may be necessary to modify the number of active slots to agree withthe number of slots allowed by your host software. To modify thenumber of active slots in your library, click on the drop d...

Note: When reducing the number of drives in your library, update the LogicalLibrary configuration. This will remove the Attention LED on the frontpanel and the exclamation mark on the Home screen indicating that a driveis missing. Updating the Logical Library configuration will also update the drive...

Note: Follow the instructions in the Dell PowerVault TL4000 Failover Configuration Guide to configure your environment for failover. Configure Library: Encryption Note: Application Managed Encryption (AME) does not require a license key.Library Managed Encryption requires a license key. Contact your...

7. Select Enable SSL for EKM to enable Secure Sockets Layer for the IBM SKLM application. 8. Select an Encryption method , from the pull down menu, for each logical library. v Without an encryption license key, select None or Application Managed Encryption . v With an encryption license key, select ...

Click one of the following: v Refresh - to cancel the changes made to the screen. v Submit - to apply the changes made to the screen. Note: When configuration changes of a disabled drive are made from the OperatorControl Panel (OCP), the drive powers ON after committing changes. Whenconfiguration ch...

v Refresh - to cancel the changes made to the screen. v Submit - to apply the changes made to the screen. Note: Depending on the changes made, you will either be disconnected andneed to login again, or reboot the library. If a reboot is required, thefollowing Warning message will appear after the Su...

It is recommended that you select Continuous for the Error Log Mode so that all information for logs and traces will be captured. Click one of the following: v Refresh - to cancel the changes made to the screen. v Submit - to apply the changes made to the screen. Note: The trace level and trace filt...

Note: The TL2000/TL400 email address field cannot be empty (clear). The emailnotification setup allows the user to turn off the feature by deselecting the notify error and notify warnings boxes. The user can add an invalid email as long as the email address format is correct (i.e. [email protected])...

SNMP v Enabled - Check this box to have SNMP traps sent to an SNMP Management console. v Community Name - An SNMP community name is a text string that acts as a password to authenticate messages that are sent between the SNMP remotemanagement application and the library. Enter your preferred name, o...

library using a configuration file that was saved with the same version offirmware currently installed in the library. Since the RMU can be accessed remotely, its implementation will save/restore theconfiguration data to/from a file on the host site. When entering commands on theOCP, the unit is acc...

If there is no cleaning cartridge in the library, Clean cannot be selected and the Slot # displays N.A. . See Figure 5-52 Note: If the library is configured for Auto Clean, and a cleaning cartridge isresident in a reserved slot, the library automatically loads the drive with acleaning cartridge. The...

Options > Security > Custom Level > Downloads > Automatic Prompting for file Downloads and File Downloads are both Enabled. v Total Number of Entries v Start Entry v Number of Entries per Page v View v Clear Log - Clears the log you are viewing v Dump Log - Dumps the log you are viewing ...

Service Library: Save Drive Dump This menu item allows a drive memory dump to be saved to the host computer. 1. Select the drive. 2. Choose the regular drive memory dump option (data that is stored in flash), orthe forced drive memory dump option (data that is stored in memory andmoved to flash). 3....

Service Library: Perform Diagnostics Note: When running the "System Test", the library must contain at least the samenumber of data cartridges as there are drives in that library. For example, ifyour library has 4 drives installed, you must have 4 or more data cartridgesin the library prior ...

v Drive Test: The library performs a drive communication test to confirm communication with the drive. v Ethernet Test: For each key management IP address, the library performs a ping test and records the results. v EKM Path Test: For each key management IP address that passed the ping test, the lib...

Service Library: Reboot Important: Some options of the Web User Interface take the library OFFLINE. Thisinactive mode can interfere with host-based application software,causing data loss. Ensure that the library is idle before attempting toperform any remote operations that will take the library OFF...

2. Pull out the I/O Station and insert a data cartridge(s). On a 2U library, only 1cartridge can be inserted at a time. On the 4U library, 3 cartridges can beinserted at one time. 3. Close the I/O Station. The library will automatically start an inventory. Thecartridges in the I/O Station will be co...

3. Push the magazine back into the library. The library will automatically start aninventory. Note: If you run a library configuration backup program on your hostcomputer, use the program to run an audit of the library after cartridgeshave been removed to update the backup program. Configuring I/O S...

chosen for the reserved slot containing the cleaning cartridge. As with a librarywith a single logical library, this slot is the last physical slot in the library (topright magazine, uppermost rear slot). Note: Configure the required number of reserved slots prior to enabling AutoClean. To reserve a...

Chapter 6. Using Ultrium Media Figure 6-1 shows the LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge and its components. 1 LTO cartridge memory 4 Write-protect Switch 2 Cartridge door 5 Label area 3 Leader Pin 6 Insertion guide Note: The same components are on all the LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges. Data Cartridges The diff...

When processing tape in the cartridges, Ultrium Tape Drives use a linear,serpentine recording format. The native data capacity and recording format ofUltrium data cartridges is as follows: Table 6-2. Cartridge Data Capacity and Recording Formats Type Native Data Capacity Recording Format Ultrium 6 2...

Cartridge Compatibility Table 6-4. Ultrium data cartridge compatibility with Ultrium tape drive Tape Drive LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges 2500 GB Ultrium 6 1500 GB Ultrium 5 800 GB Ultrium 4 400 GB Ultrium 3 200 GB Ultrium 2 100 GB Ultrium 1 Ultrium6 Read/Write Read/Write Read only Ultrium5 Read/Write ...

Table 6-5. Bar code label requirements for Ultrium tape drives and libraries (continued) Ultrium Tape Drive/Library Bar Code Label Requirements 3583 Required 3584 Required When read by a library's bar code reader, the bar code identifies the cartridge'sVOLSER to the library. The bar code also tells ...

Guidelines for Using Bar Code Labels Apply the following guidelines whenever using bar code labels: v Do not reuse a label or reapply a used label over an existing label. v Before you apply a new label, remove the old label by slowly pulling it at aright angle to the cartridge case. v Use peel-clean...

to become a scratch (blank) data cartridge. Do not write-protect scratch (blank)cartridges; the tape drive will not be able to write new data to them. If you must manually set the write-protect switch, slide it left or right to thedesired position. Table 6-7. Location of the write-protect switch 1 W...

Ensure Proper Packaging v When shipping a cartridge, use the original or better packaging. v Always ship or store a cartridge in a jewel case. v Use only a recommended shipping container that securely holds the cartridge inits jewel case during transportation. v Never ship a cartridge in a commercia...

Perform a Thorough Inspection After purchasing a cartridge and before using it, perform the following steps: v Inspect the cartridge's packaging to determine potential rough handling. v When inspecting a cartridge, open only the cartridge door. Do not open anyother part of the cartridge case. The up...

Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges Before you use a tape cartridge, acclimate it to the operating environment for 24hours or the time necessary to prevent condensation in the drive (the time willvary, depending on the environmental extremes to which the cartridge wasexpose...

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting v The library consists of the following CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units):– Control Card (electronics, processor, memory, etc.)– Power Supply– Drive Sled (drive plus drive-to-library connectivity)– Cartridge Magazines v Service Spare: – Library Enclosure (accessor, Operato...

Installation Problems Problems encountered during the installation of the library are usually caused byimproper SCSI bus configuration, application software configuration errors, or anincorrectly configured operating system. If the application software that you areusing is not communicating with the...

If the Library does not power on: 1. With library power OFF and the power cord unplugged, loosen the threethumb screws ( 5 ), grasp two of the thumb screws, pull the power supply out half way, reseat the power supply, and tighten the three thumb screws. 2. Ensure the power cord is plugged in at the ...

v If the card appears to have no abnormalities, reseat the card back in thelibrary, tighten the thumb screws, and turn library power ON. 4. If both the Operator Control Panel and Web User interfaces are inoperable orfrozen and the latest firmware has been installed, the controller card CRUelectronic...

4. Remove cartridge. If cartridge was reported as Bad , properly dispose the cartridge. 5. Close the I/O Station. If the amber LED was lit because of bad media, the Attention LED will turn OFF. If the amber LED is still on, check the power supply or the power supply fans. See “Isolating a Power Supp...

Chapter 8. Error codes If an error occurs during operation of the library, the library stops the currentoperation and displays an error code on the LCD screen. Unless otherwise noted in“Error codes” on page 8-2, try to resolve the error by cycling power to the libraryand retrying the last operation....

Error codes Errors that are described are hard errors. If such an error occurs the library stopsall operations and the Error LED starts flashing. An appropriate message is postedon the Operator Control Panel and the Web User Interface. These errors are alsoreported by way of email notification, if e...

Table 8-1. Main Error Codes (continued) Error Code Description User Action F6 No drive installed. A drive was never installed Refer to “Isolating Drive SledProblems” on page 7-9. F7 Support ticket download from drive not possible F8 Invalid drive command F9 Invalid drive parameter FA SDCI microcode ...

Table 8-2. Sub error codes (continued) 97 Slot not free at robot unload 98 Cartridge not seated in load phase Warning events Warning events that are described are reported by way of email notification. TheAttention LED flashes when warning events for the following occur: v Media v Fan v Redundant po...

Chapter 9. Service Procedures Removing Cartridges from Magazine Slots In the event of a severe mechanical problem with the library or if circumstancesrequire you to remove tape cartridges, do the following. If the Operator ControlPanel or the Web User Interface is still operational: 1. Move the tape...

Using the ITDT Firmware Update, Dump Retrieval and Drive Test Tool ITDT has multiple functional capability and is a very quick, convenient andefficient method for drive firmware updates. As a note, drive dump retrievals canbe performed by the tool as well. The ITDT Tool: v Runs quick or extended dia...

Removing/Installing/Adding a Tape Drive Sled There are two types of drive sleds in a TL2000 library (2U library) and a TL4000library (4U library). The contents of the ship groups are specific to the type ofdrive sled. v Drive sled without ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) springs (see Figure 10-4) shipg...

Removing a Tape Drive Sled 1. IT IS IMPORTANT TO PRESERVE A DRIVE DUMP FOR ANALYSIS IF ALL OFTHE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS EXIST: v Library Error LED is ON. v Operator Control Panel is displaying a drive error message. v Web User Interface System Status screen is indicating that a drive has failed. IF NO...

1 SCSI cable 2 SAS cable 3 SCSI terminator 4 Fibre Channel cable 5 Ethernet cable 6 Power cords 7 Drive sled blue captive thumbscrews 8 Black pull-out tab 9 Drive sled 10 Drive sled handle 5. If present, remove the conductive tape from the drive sled (refer to Figure 10-9on page 10-8). 6. Loosen the...

Installing a Tape Drive Sled Note: Power OFF the library before installing a SCSI drive sled. Fibre Channel andSAS drive sleds are hot pluggable and may be removed and installed whilethe library is powered ON. Important: In a 4U library a full height drive sled may be installed in drive slot 1(drive...

Note: The small gray markers show where conductive tape should be placedto provide ESD protection. 7. Push the black tab ( 8 in Figure 10-6 on page 10-5) back underneath the library. When inserted properly, only the handle of the tab will be visible. 8. Upgrade library firmware and drive firmware to...

Important: If the failed drive was configured for encryption, to ensure thereplacement drive receives the proper encryption parameters,resubmit the encryption choices listed on Configure Library > Encryption for that particular drive or logical library even if the encryption settings did not chan...

Configuring the Tape Drive 1. Log on to the Web User Interface. 2. Verify that you are running the latest versions of Library and Drive firmware.Upgrade the firmware at Service Library > Upgrade Firmware . 3. Use the Web UI to update the Logical Library ( Configure Library > Logical Libraries ...

5. Remove the packaging from the replacement power supply. 6. Grasp the top and bottom edge of the power supply and push it into thelibrary. 7. Tighten the three blue captive thumbscrews on the power supply located onthe back panel of the library. 8. Connect the power cord to the library, then to th...

If the message "VPD Selection" is displayed at the Operator Control Panel,carefully highlight the “VPD from Enclosure" option to copy that version of theVPD to the new Library Controller Card. Then continue with the procedure. Removal and Replacement 1. Power OFF the library by pressing ...

Replacing Cartridge Magazines To replace a cartridge magazine, refer to one of the following procedures: v Using the Web User Interface, refer to “Manage Library: Release Magazine” onpage 5-42. v Using the Operator Control Panel, refer to “Control: Magazine” on page 5-17. v If your library can not b...

5. Place the defective library on a clean and sturdy work surface. 6. Proceed to “Unpacking and Preparing the Replacement Library Enclosure.” Unpacking and Preparing the Replacement Library Enclosure Before installing the replacement library enclosure, it is important to verify that theenclosure is ...

5. Store the lock and label on the back panel of the replacement library enclosure(see Figure 10-15). 6. Proceed to “Installing your drive in the replacement library enclosure.” Installing your drive in the replacement library enclosure Important: It is important to install the drives from the defec...

Note: The gray markers show where conductive tape is placed. i. Push the black tab back underneath the drive sled. When inserted properly,only the handle of the tab is visible. 2. Power ON the replacement library enclosure. a. If power ON is successful, 1) After power up, the Ready/Activity LED ( 1 ...

Swapping Library Controller Cards IMPORTANT - READ ME BEFORE CONTINUING The Library Enclosure contains a copy of the vital product data (VPD) for your library. The VPD contains yourcurrent library configuration. A primary copy of this VPD is contained within the Library Controller Card. A backupcopy...

1) The Error LED ( 4 in Figure 10-20) will turn ON. This indicates that the Library Controller Card from the defective library is not functioningproperly. 2) Power OFF the replacement library enclosure. 3) Refer to Dell technical support for further instructions. 1 Ready/Activity LED (green) 3 Atten...

b. Push the end of a straightened paper clip into the access hole for eachmagazine at the back of the library. DO NOT push the paper clip in more than ½ inch. While holding the paper clip, have a second person pull the magazine out from the front of the unit. Note: To prevent dropping the magazine, ...

2. Insert the cartridge magazines removed from the defective library into the samepositions in the replacement library enclosure. 3. Insert the cartridge magazines removed from the replacement library enclosureinto the same positions in the defective library to return to Dell. 4. Wait for inventory ...

Desktop Installation: 1. Place the library in its permanent location. 2. Proceed to “Completing the Installation of the Replacement Library Enclosure.” Completing the Installation of the Replacement LibraryEnclosure 1. Connect all cables to the replacement library enclosure. 2. Power ON the replacem...

Appendix A. SCSI Element Types, SCSI Addresses, andPhysical Configurations For an overview of library partitioning and element addressing, see “LibraryPartitioning and Element Addressing” on page A-3. The following tables contain element addresses for the 2U library and the 4Ulibrary. Table A-1. 2U ...

that used to occupy two. As a result, the first half height drive position, or the firstfull-high drive position, will be called "Drive 1". The second half height driveposition will be called "Drive 2". The third half height drive position, or the secondfull height drive position, wi...

Appendix B. TapeAlert Flags This appendix is intended to provide additional information to the reader aboutthe tape drive. All error code and diagnostic information contained in this chaptercan be accessed from the Operator Control Panel of the Library. The drive portionof the Operator Control Panel...

TapeAlert Flags Supported by the Drive Table B-1. TapeAlert Flags Supported by the Ultrium Tape Drive Flag Number Flag Description Action Required 3 Hard error Set for any unrecoverable read, write,or positioning error. (This flag is set inconjunction with flags 4, 5, or 6.) See the Action Required ...

Appendix C. Sense Data When a drive encounters an error, it makes sense data available. You can usedevice drivers to examine the sense data and determine errors. The device driversmay conflict with some commercial software applications unless properlyconfigured. To avoid conflicts on Windows operati...

Table C-1. Library Sense Keys, ASC and ASCQ (continued) Sense Key ASC ASCQ Description Unit Attention (06h) 28h 00h Not ready to ready transition 28h 01h Import/export element accessed 29h 01h Power on occurred 29h 02h SCSI Bus reset occurred 29h 05h Bus type changed to Single Ended (SE) 29h 06h Bus...

Appendix D. Enabling LUN Support in Linux To verify the detection of a tape drive, administrators should check for its entry in /proc/scsi/scsi . Current versions of Linux may not scan the logical storage unit (LUN) ID of every device. This can result in some TL2000/TL4000 devices notbeing identifie...

Red Hat Enterprise Linux RHEL doesn't automatically probe all LUNs on SCSI devices. The symptom showsLUN 0, which would be the drive, but not the loader. 1. Type #cat /proc/scsi/scsi . Attached devices:Host: scsi0 Channel: 00 Id: 06 Lun: 00 Vendor: IBM Model: ULT3580-HH3 Rev: 88M3Type: Sequential-Ac...

5. Add the /LUNS switch to the load line of the appropriate SCSI driver. If a dualchannel card is installed and you are unsure which channel the LUN device isattached to, simply edit both lines. LOAD ADPT160M.HAM SLOT=201 /LUNSLOAD ADPT160M.HAM SLOT=202 /LUNS 6. After the STARTUP.NCF file has been e...

v After upgrading the WinInet API (by upgrading to IE 7), the library RMU can beaccessed from the browser by using the following format.– Replace all : with - . – Append s<interface#>.ipv6-literal.net to the end of the IPv6 address. – For example, if the IPv6 address is fe80::1234:5678:abc and...

Appendix F. SNMP Status MIB Variables and Traps Note: For additional information, refer to “SNMP Messaging” on page 1-7. Table F-1. SNMP Status Events Event Trap ID Definition Cold Start 0 Library has rebooted. Status Change 1 Library status has changed. Door Open 2 Library door has been opened. Mai...

Appendix G. Library Configuration Form Use this form when planning your library configuration. Keep this document in asecure location and update it when changes are made to the library configuration. General Information Library type TL2000 TL4000 Library SerialNumber Library name I/O Station Enabled...

Appendix H. Accessibility Accessibility features help a user who has a physical disability, such as restrictedmobility or limited vision, to use the HTML version of the customerdocumentation successfully. Features The major accessibility features for the HTML version of this document are: v You can ...

Glossary This glossary defines the special terms, abbreviations, and acronyms that are usedin this publication. If you do not find the term that you are looking for, refer to theindex or to the Dictionary of Computing, 1994. Numbers 2:1 compression The relationship between the quantity of data that ...

drive, magnetic tape A mechanism for moving magnetic tape and controlling its movement. Drive Not Configured This message occurs during the first boot after a factory settings restore isrun. This message is not a real issue since it takes time for the library toconfigure. DRV Drive. DSA key Encrypti...

formatter Part of a magnetic tape subsystem that performs data conversion, speedmatching, encoding, first level error recovery, and interfaces to one or moretape drives. FP File protect. frayed Damaged as if by an abrasive substance. FRU Field replaceable unit. FSC Fault symptom code. FSI Fault symp...

IP address An identifier for a computer or device on an Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)network. Networks that use the TCP/IP protocol route messages that arebased on the IP address of the destination. See IPv4 and IPv6 . IPL Initial program load. IP Stack A TCP/IP protocol stack that manages static IP ad...

meter In the Metric System, the basic unit of length; equal to approximately 39.37inches. MIB Management Information Base. Information repository that is used bySNMP. micro One millionth of. microcode (1) One or more micro instructions. (2) A code, representing theinstructions of an instruction set,...

special feature A feature that can be ordered to enhance the capability, storage capacity, orperformance of a product, but is not essential for its basic work. SPI Security Parameters Index. SR Service representative, see also CE . SRAM Static random access memory. SS Status store. SSL (Secure Socke...

Index A Access PIN, Operator Control Panel 5-25 accessibility keyboard H-1repeat rate of up and down buttons H-1 shortcut keys H-1 accessor 1-5accessory package 4-2active slots 5-20, 5-43Active Slots 4-24air quality 4-1air vents, front panel 1-1AME 5-46Application Managed Encryption (AME) 4-27 ASC C...