Fujitsu ETERNUS LT140 User manual

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Preface
Fujitsu would like to thank you for purchasing our FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library (hereinafter
referred to as "LT140").
Before using the LT140, read this manual and the manuals that are provided with the server and backup
software to ensure correct usage of the LT140.
This manual describes settings for the LT140, the operating system, and the backup software.
The purpose of this manual is to provide an understanding of the conditions, procedures, and operation
methods for installing the LT140 prior to its use.
This manual is intended for users who have a basic knowledge of tape libraries and how they are used in
computer systems.
Third Edition
December 2019
LTO, Linear Tape-Open, and Ultrium are registered trademarks of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, L.P., IBM
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About this Manual
Organization
This manual is composed of the following five chapters:
●Chapter 1 Overview
This chapter describes the operating environment and the setup procedure for the LT140.
●Chapter 2 Setting the LT140
This chapter describes the settings for the Fibre Channel topology and the Mailslots.
●Chapter 3 Setting the Operating System
This chapter describes the operating system settings that are required to use the LT140 and provides notes
that are related to the settings.
●Chapter 4 Setting Backup Software
This chapter describes the backup software settings that are required to use the LT140 and provides notes
that are related to the settings.
●Chapter 5 LTFS Option
This chapter provides notes on the LTFS option that is used with the LT140.
Additional Information
Symbols Used in This Manual
The following symbols are used throughout this manual:
This symbol alerts operators to particularly important information. Be sure to read this
information.
Functions and know how which can be useful when setting up or operating the LT140.

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Product Names
The following abbreviations for products are used throughout this manual.
Abbreviations Used in This Manual
•“LT140” refers to the FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library.
•Trademark symbols such as ™ and ® are omitted in this document.
Long title Abbreviation
Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System Solaris 11 OS Solaris OS
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Standard (64-bit) Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Enterprise (64-bit)
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 Windows Server 2012
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2016 Windows Server 2016
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2019 Windows Server 2019
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 6 (for x86) Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Linux
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 6 (for Intel64)
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 7 (for Intel64) Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 SLES 10
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 11 SLES 11
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 12 SLES 12
Veritas NetBackupVeritas NetBackup NetBackup
NetWorker® Power Edition
NetWorkerNetWorker® Network Edition
NetWorker® Workgroup Edition
Arcserve® Backup Arcserve Backup
Veritas Backup ExecBackup Exec
NetVault® Backup NetVault
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® Internet Explorer IE

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview 8
1.1 Operating Environment ...................................................................................................... 8
1.1.1 Hardware ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.1.2 Operating System (OS) ....................................................................................................................................8
1.1.3 Host Bus Adapter (HBA) ..................................................................................................................................8
1.1.4 FC/SAS Switches ...............................................................................................................................................8
1.2 References for Setup ........................................................................................................... 9
1.2.1 Solaris OS ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2.2 Linux .............................................................................................................................................................13
1.2.3 Windows ........................................................................................................................................................17
Chapter 2 Setting the LT140 22
2.1 Settings for SAS Connections ............................................................................................. 22
2.2 Settings for Fibre Channel Connections ............................................................................. 22
2.2.1 Setting the Link Speed ...................................................................................................................................22
2.2.2 Setting the Topology and the Loop ID (for Direct Server Connections) ...........................................................23
2.2.3 Setting the Topology (for Connections via FC Switches) .................................................................................23
2.3 Setting the Mailslot .......................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 3 Setting the Operating System 25
3.1 Solaris OS .......................................................................................................................... 25
3.1.1 SAS Connections ............................................................................................................................................25
3.1.2 Fibre Channel Connections ............................................................................................................................ 25
3.1.3 Device Drivers ................................................................................................................................................26
3.1.4 File System Performance Tuning .................................................................................................................... 27
3.2 Linux ................................................................................................................................. 28
3.2.1 Fibre Channel Connections/SAS Connections .................................................................................................. 28
3.3 Windows ........................................................................................................................... 29
3.3.1 SAS Connections ............................................................................................................................................29
3.3.2 Fibre Channel Connections ............................................................................................................................ 30
3.3.3 Removable Storage Manager (RSM) .............................................................................................................. 31
3.3.4 Installing a Driver ..........................................................................................................................................33

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Chapter 4 Setting Backup Software 34
4.1 NetBackup ........................................................................................................................ 34
4.1.1 Notes on Operation .......................................................................................................................................34
4.1.2 Applying Patches ........................................................................................................................................... 34
4.1.3 Notes on Using Solaris OS .............................................................................................................................. 35
4.1.4 Notes on Using Windows ............................................................................................................................... 35
4.1.5 Setting the Media Mount Timeout ................................................................................................................. 36
4.1.6 Notes on Using Batch Files or Shell Scripts ....................................................................................................36
4.2 NetWorker ......................................................................................................................... 37
4.2.1 Notes on Operation .......................................................................................................................................37
4.2.2 Notes on Using Solaris OS .............................................................................................................................. 37
4.2.3 Notes on Using Windows ............................................................................................................................... 37
4.3 IBM Spectrum Protect ....................................................................................................... 38
4.3.1 Notes on Operation .......................................................................................................................................38
4.3.2 Device Drivers ................................................................................................................................................38
4.3.3 Notes on Using Solaris OS .............................................................................................................................. 38
4.4 Backup Exec ...................................................................................................................... 39
4.4.1 Notes on Operation .......................................................................................................................................39
4.4.2 Device Drivers ................................................................................................................................................39
4.5 NetVault ............................................................................................................................ 40
4.5.1 Notes on Operation .......................................................................................................................................40
4.5.2 Notes on Using Windows Server 2019 ............................................................................................................ 49
4.6 Arcserve Backup ................................................................................................................ 50
4.6.1 Notes on Operation .......................................................................................................................................50
4.6.2 Notes on Using Windows ............................................................................................................................... 50
4.7 Veeam Backup & Replication ............................................................................................ 50
4.7.1 Notes on Operation .......................................................................................................................................50
4.7.2 Notes on Using Windows Server 2019 ............................................................................................................ 51
4.8 Tuning Backup Performance ............................................................................................. 51
Chapter 5 LTFS Option 52
5.1 Notes on Operation ........................................................................................................... 52
5.2 Notes on the LTFS Option Installation ............................................................................... 52
5.2.1 LTFS Server OS ...............................................................................................................................................52

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Chapter 1
Overview
This chapter explains the operating systems, backup software products, and host bus adapters (HBAs) that
support the LT140 and their operating environments.
1.1 Operating Environment
1.1.1 Hardware
For hardware information, refer to our web site (https://www.fujitsu.com/global/products/computing/storage/
tape/). For more details, contact a Fujitsu sales representative.
1.1.2 Operating System (OS)
For OS information, refer to our web site (https://www.fujitsu.com/global/products/computing/storage/tape/).
For more details, contact a Fujitsu sales representative.
1.1.3 Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
For HBA information, refer to our web site or contact a Fujitsu sales representative.
1.1.4 FC/SAS Switches
For FC/SAS switch information, refer to our web site or contact a Fujitsu sales representative.
•Not every combination of OS version, platform, and backup software may be supported.
•For details about the functions and support status of the OSs and backup software products, refer to the
relevant product manuals.

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1.2 References for Setup
1.2.1 Solaris OS
1.2.1.1 SAS Connection for Solaris OS
The following procedure explains how to connect the LT140 to a Solaris OS server with a SAS connection.
Workflow
Making a Check before Starting the Procedure
Check the environment (operating system, backup software, and HBAs) of the server to be
connected to the LT140. In addition, check the precautions before starting the procedure.
-"1.1 Operating Environment" (page 8)
Setting the LT140
Perform the settings for the LT140.
-"2.1 Settings for SAS Connections" (page 22)
Setting the Operating System
Make settings for the HBA driver and the device driver.
-"3.1 Solaris OS" (page 25)
-"3.1.1 SAS Connections" (page 25)
-"3.1.3.1 Getting the Server to Recognize the Device" (page 26)
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1.2.1.2 Fibre Channel Connection (FC-AL Connection) for Solaris OS
The following procedure explains how to connect the LT140 to a Solaris OS server with an FC-AL connection
(direct connection to a server).
Workflow
Setting Backup Software
Apply patches, make settings for the robot driver, and set up the backup software.
•Backup software used
-NetBackup
•"4.1 NetBackup" (page 34)
-NetWorker
•"4.2 NetWorker" (page 37)
-IBM Spectrum Protect (IBM Tivoli Storage Manager)
•"4.3 IBM Spectrum Protect" (page 38)
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Making a Check before Starting the Procedure
Check the environment (operating system, backup software, and HBAs) of the server to be
connected to the LT140.
-"1.1 Operating Environment" (page 8)
Setting the LT140
Perform the settings for the LT140.
IMPORTANT
Change the topology setting to "Fabric (N/F)" or "Loop (L)". Set fixed values for the link speed
and the Loop ID/ALPA.
-"Chapter 2 Setting the LT140" (page 22)
-"2.2 Settings for Fibre Channel Connections" (page 22)
-"2.2.1 Setting the Link Speed" (page 22)
-"2.2.2 Setting the Topology and the Loop ID (for Direct Server Connections)" (page 23)
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1.2.1.3 Fibre Channel Connection (Fabric Connection) for Solaris OS
The following procedure explains how to connect the LT140 to a Solaris OS server with a fabric connection.
Workflow
Setting the Operating System
Make settings for the HBA driver and the device driver.
-"3.1 Solaris OS" (page 25)
-"3.1.2 Fibre Channel Connections" (page 25)
Setting Backup Software
Apply patches, make settings for the robot driver, and set up the backup software.
•Backup software used
-NetBackup
•"4.1 NetBackup" (page 34)
-NetWorker
•"4.2 NetWorker" (page 37)
-IBM Spectrum Protect (IBM Tivoli Storage Manager)
•"4.3 IBM Spectrum Protect" (page 38)
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Making a Check before Starting the Procedure
Check the FC switches and the environment (operating system, backup software, and HBAs) of
the server to be connected to the LT140.
-"1.1 Operating Environment" (page 8)
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Setting the LT140
Perform the settings for the LT140.
IMPORTANT
Change the topology setting to "Fabric". Set a fixed value for the link speed.
-"Chapter 2 Setting the LT140" (page 22)
-"2.2 Settings for Fibre Channel Connections" (page 22)
-"2.2.1 Setting the Link Speed" (page 22)
-"2.2.3 Setting the Topology (for Connections via FC Switches)" (page 23)
Setting the Operating System
Make settings for the HBA driver and the device driver.
-"3.1 Solaris OS" (page 25)
-"3.1.2 Fibre Channel Connections" (page 25)
Setting Backup Software
Apply patches, make settings for the robot driver, and set up the backup software.
•Backup software used
-NetBackup
•"4.1 NetBackup" (page 34)
-NetWorker
•"4.2 NetWorker" (page 37)
-IBM Spectrum Protect (IBM Tivoli Storage Manager)
•"4.3 IBM Spectrum Protect" (page 38)
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1.2.2 Linux
1.2.2.1 SAS Connection for Linux
The following procedure explains how to connect the LT140 to a Linux server with a SAS connection.
Workflow
Making a Check before Starting the Procedure
Check the environment (operating system, backup software, and HBAs) of the server to be
connected to the LT140.
-"1.1 Operating Environment" (page 8)
Setting the LT140
Perform the settings for the LT140.
-"2.1 Settings for SAS Connections" (page 22)
Setting the Operating System
Make settings for the HBA driver and the device driver.
-"3.2 Linux" (page 28)
-"3.2.1 Fibre Channel Connections/SAS Connections" (page 28)
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1.2.2.2 Fibre Channel Connection (FC-AL Connection) for Linux
The following procedure explains how to connect the LT140 to a Linux server with an FC-AL connection (direct
connection to a server).
Workflow
Setting Backup Software
Apply patches, make settings for the robot driver, and set up the backup software.
•Backup software used
-NetBackup
•"4.1 NetBackup" (page 34)
-NetWorker
•"4.2 NetWorker" (page 37)
-IBM Spectrum Protect (IBM Tivoli Storage Manager)
•"4.3 IBM Spectrum Protect" (page 38)
-NetVault
•"4.5 NetVault" (page 40)
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Making a Check before Starting the Procedure
Check the environment (operating system, backup software, and HBAs) of the server to be
connected to the LT140.
-"1.1 Operating Environment" (page 8)
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Setting the LT140
Perform the settings for the LT140.
IMPORTANT
Change the topology setting to "Fabric (N/F)" or "Loop (L)". Set fixed values for the link speed
and the Loop ID/ALPA.
-"Chapter 2 Setting the LT140" (page 22)
-"2.2 Settings for Fibre Channel Connections" (page 22)
-"2.2.1 Setting the Link Speed" (page 22)
-"2.2.2 Setting the Topology and the Loop ID (for Direct Server Connections)" (page 23)
Setting the Operating System
Make settings for the HBA driver and the device driver.
-"3.2 Linux" (page 28)
-"3.2.1 Fibre Channel Connections/SAS Connections" (page 28)
Setting Backup Software
Apply patches, make settings for the robot driver, and set up the backup software.
•Backup software used
-NetBackup
•"4.1 NetBackup" (page 34)
-NetWorker
•"4.2 NetWorker" (page 37)
-IBM Spectrum Protect (IBM Tivoli Storage Manager)
•"4.3 IBM Spectrum Protect" (page 38)
-NetVault
•"4.5 NetVault" (page 40)
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1.2.2.3 Fibre Channel Connection (Fabric Connection) for Linux
The following procedure explains how to connect the LT140 to a Linux server with a fabric connection.
Workflow
Making a Check before Starting the Procedure
Check the FC switches and the environment (operating system, backup software, and HBAs) of
the server to be connected to the LT140.
-"1.1 Operating Environment" (page 8)
Setting the LT140
Perform the settings for the LT140.
IMPORTANT
Change the topology setting to "Fabric". Set a fixed value for the link speed.
-"Chapter 2 Setting the LT140" (page 22)
-"2.2 Settings for Fibre Channel Connections" (page 22)
-"2.2.1 Setting the Link Speed" (page 22)
-"2.2.3 Setting the Topology (for Connections via FC Switches)" (page 23)
Setting the Operating System
Make settings for the HBA driver and the device driver.
-"3.2 Linux" (page 28)
-"3.2.1 Fibre Channel Connections/SAS Connections" (page 28)
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1.2.3 Windows
1.2.3.1 SAS Connection for Windows
The following procedure explains how to connect the LT140 to a Windows server with a SAS connection.
Workflow
Setting Backup Software
Apply patches, make settings for the robot driver, and set up the backup software.
•Backup software used
-NetBackup
•"4.1 NetBackup" (page 34)
-NetWorker
•"4.2 NetWorker" (page 37)
-IBM Spectrum Protect (IBM Tivoli Storage Manager)
•"4.3 IBM Spectrum Protect" (page 38)
-NetVault
•"4.5 NetVault" (page 40)
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Making a Check before Starting the Procedure
Check the environment (operating system, backup software, and HBAs) of the server to be
connected to the LT140.
-"1.1 Operating Environment" (page 8)
Setting the LT140
Perform the settings for the LT140.
-"2.1 Settings for SAS Connections" (page 22)
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Setting the Operating System
Make settings for the HBA driver and the device driver.
-"3.3 Windows" (page 29)
-"3.3.1 SAS Connections" (page 29)
Setting Backup Software
Apply patches, make settings for the robot driver, and set up the backup software.
•Backup software used
-NetBackup
•"4.1 NetBackup" (page 34)
-IBM Spectrum Protect (IBM Tivoli Storage Manager)
•"4.3 IBM Spectrum Protect" (page 38)
-Backup Exec
•"4.4 Backup Exec" (page 39)
-NetVault
•"4.5 NetVault" (page 40)
-Arcserve Backup
•"4.6 Arcserve Backup" (page 50)
-Veeam Backup & Replication
•"4.7 Veeam Backup & Replication" (page 50)
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1.2.3.2 Fibre Channel Connection (FC-AL Connection) for Windows
The following procedure explains how to connect the LT140 to a Windows server with an FC-AL connection
(direct connection to a server).
Workflow
Making a Check before Starting the Procedure
Check the environment (operating system, backup software, and HBAs) of the server to be
connected to the LT140.
-"1.1 Operating Environment" (page 8)
Setting the LT140
Perform the settings for the LT140.
IMPORTANT
Change the topology setting to "Fabric (N/F)" or "Loop (L)". Set fixed values for the link speed
and the Loop ID/ALPA.
-"Chapter 2 Setting the LT140" (page 22)
-"2.2 Settings for Fibre Channel Connections" (page 22)
-"2.2.1 Setting the Link Speed" (page 22)
-"2.2.2 Setting the Topology and the Loop ID (for Direct Server Connections)" (page 23)
Setting the Operating System
Make settings for the HBA driver and the device driver.
-"3.3 Windows" (page 29)
-"3.3.2 Fibre Channel Connections" (page 30)
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1.2.3.3 Fibre Channel Connection (Fabric Connection) for Windows
The following procedure explains how to connect the LT140 to a Windows server with a fabric connection.
Workflow
Setting Backup Software
Apply patches, make settings for the robot driver, and set up the backup software.
•Backup software used
-NetBackup
•"4.1 NetBackup" (page 34)
-NetWorker
•"4.2 NetWorker" (page 37)
-IBM Spectrum Protect (IBM Tivoli Storage Manager)
•"4.3 IBM Spectrum Protect" (page 38)
-Backup Exec
•"4.4 Backup Exec" (page 39)
-NetVault
•"4.5 NetVault" (page 40)
-Arcserve Backup
•"4.6 Arcserve Backup" (page 50)
-Veeam Backup & Replication
•"4.7 Veeam Backup & Replication" (page 50)
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Making a Check before Starting the Procedure
Check the FC switches and the environment (operating system, backup software, and HBAs) of
the server to be connected to the LT140.
-"1.1 Operating Environment" (page 8)
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