Oracle storagetek sl150 User manual

Oracle® StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library
User’s Guide
E24606-05
February 2013

StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library User’s Guide
E24606-05
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Primary Author: Robert Craig Johnson
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Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................................. ix
Conventions ................................................................................................................................................. ix
Documentation Accessibility..................................................................................................................... ix
Access to Oracle Support ........................................................................................................................... ix
Customer Documentation Library............................................................................................................ ix
Class 1 Laser Product Notice..................................................................................................................... x
1 The SL150 Modular Tape Library
Understanding Basic SL150 Concepts.................................................................................................. 1-1
Automatic Operation......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Roles and Role-Based Access Control............................................................................................. 1-1
Viewer Role.................................................................................................................................. 1-2
Operator Role .............................................................................................................................. 1-2
Service Role.................................................................................................................................. 1-2
Administrator Role ..................................................................................................................... 1-3
Unified Control and Data Path ........................................................................................................ 1-3
Simple Partitioning ............................................................................................................................ 1-3
Browser-Based Administration and Monitoring........................................................................... 1-4
Customer Serviceability .................................................................................................................... 1-4
Understanding the Major Components ............................................................................................... 1-4
Modular Hardware............................................................................................................................ 1-4
Browser-based User Interface........................................................................................................... 1-6
Touch-Screen Local Operator Panel ................................................................................................ 1-8
System Dashboard ...................................................................................................................... 1-8
Home Screen................................................................................................................................ 1-8
Text-Based Displays ................................................................................................................... 1-9
Scrolling Through Long Displays............................................................................................. 1-9
2 Basic User Interface Operations
Accessing the User Interface .................................................................................................................. 2-1
Log In ................................................................................................................................................. 2-1
Log Out .............................................................................................................................................. 2-1
Interpreting the Graphical Library Display........................................................................................ 2-2
Navigating the User Interface ................................................................................................................ 2-2
Using Common Controls ........................................................................................................................ 2-3

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View ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Show More Columns ......................................................................................................................... 2-3
Reorder Columns ............................................................................................................................... 2-3
Export................................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Print...................................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Controlling Screen Refresh .................................................................................................................... 2-4
Pause and Resume Automatic Screen Refresh .............................................................................. 2-4
3 System Configuration
Configuring a Newly Installed Library ............................................................................................... 3-1
Setting the System Time ......................................................................................................................... 3-1
Set the Date and Time .................................................................................................................. 3-1
Reserving Storage Slots for System Use.............................................................................................. 3-2
Designate System Reserved Slots .................................................................................................... 3-2
Selecting a Volume Label Format for an Unpartitioned Library.................................................... 3-3
Checking and Updating Firmware........................................................................................................ 3-3
Identify the Currently Installed Firmware ..................................................................................... 3-3
Check/Download Firmware at My Oracle Support..................................................................... 3-3
Update the Firmware......................................................................................................................... 3-4
Network Administration ....................................................................................................................... 3-4
Configuring the Local Area Network Connection (Port 1).......................................................... 3-4
Enable Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)........................................................ 3-4
Assign a Static Network Address............................................................................................. 3-5
Enabling and Disabling Service Network Access (Port 2) ........................................................... 3-5
Enable or Disable Network Port 2............................................................................................ 3-5
Partitioning................................................................................................................................................ 3-6
Configure Library Partitions ............................................................................................................ 3-6
Configuring Drive Cleaning Operations............................................................................................. 3-6
Selecting a Cleaning Strategy ........................................................................................................... 3-7
Setting Up Host-Managed Drive Cleaning .................................................................................... 3-7
Configuring Automatic Cleaning in Oracle Secure Backup During Drive Setup ............. 3-8
Setting Up NetBackup for Reactive Cleaning Using the Administration Console.............. 3-8
Setting Up NetBackup for Reactive Cleaning Using the Commandline............................... 3-8
Setting Up Symantec Backup Exec........................................................................................... 3-9
Setting Up HP StorageWorks Enterprise Backup Solution with HP Data Protector........ 3-9
Setting Up As-Needed Cleaning in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM)............................... 3-9
Setting Up Tape-Alert Cleaning in EMC Networker ............................................................... 3-9
Setting Up CommVault .......................................................................................................... 3-10
Providing the Required Cleaning Cartridges ............................................................................. 3-10
Determine required cartridge numbers and locations ....................................................... 3-10
Load Cleaning Media Using a Host Application ................................................................ 3-10
Load Cleaning Media Using the Library User Interface .................................................... 3-11
Configuring Tape Drives..................................................................................................................... 3-11
Configure Drive Ports..................................................................................................................... 3-11
Creating Additional User Accounts................................................................................................... 3-12
Setting Up SNMP Monitoring and Management........................................................................... 3-12
Reverting to Factory Default Configuration .................................................................................... 3-12

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4 User Administration
Adding a User and Assigning a Role ................................................................................................... 4-1
Removing a User....................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Changing an Assigned Role................................................................................................................... 4-2
Changing Your Own Password (Operator) ......................................................................................... 4-2
Changing Your Own or Another User’s Password (Administrator) .............................................. 4-2
5 Importing and Exporting Media
Using Supported Media.......................................................................................................................... 5-1
Handling Cartridges ................................................................................................................................5-2
Labeling Cartridges.................................................................................................................................. 5-3
Apply Cartridge Labels..................................................................................................................... 5-3
Inspecting Cartridges .............................................................................................................................. 5-3
Inspect LTO Cartridges ..................................................................................................................... 5-4
Loading and Unloading Magazines...................................................................................................... 5-5
Unlatch the Magazine........................................................................................................................ 5-6
Load and/or Unload the Magazine ................................................................................................ 5-6
Reinstall the Magazine and Engage the Latch ............................................................................... 5-7
Loading and Unloading Individual Cartridges.................................................................................. 5-7
Assign the Mailslot to a Partition..................................................................................................... 5-7
Assign the Mailslot Using the Remote User Interface........................................................... 5-7
Assign the Mailslot Using the Local Operator Panel............................................................. 5-8
Move Cartridges into the Mailslot................................................................................................... 5-8
Opening the Mailslot ......................................................................................................................... 5-8
Open the Mailslot from the Remote User Interface ............................................................... 5-9
Open the Mailslot from the Local Operator Panel ................................................................. 5-9
Empty and/or Load the Mailslot .................................................................................................... 5-9
Import or Export Tape Cartridges ................................................................................................... 5-9
Unassigning the Mailslot from the Partition............................................................................... 5-10
Unassign the Mailslot Using the Remote User Interface.................................................... 5-10
Unassign the Mailslot Using the Local Operator Panel ..................................................... 5-10
Moving Tape Cartridges with the SL150 User Interface ............................................................... 5-10
Move Tape Cartridges Using the Browser-Based User Interface............................................. 5-10
6 Monitoring and Diagnostics
Using SL150 User Interfaces .................................................................................................................. 6-1
Monitoring the Browser-based User Interface............................................................................... 6-1
Checking the System Dashboard.............................................................................................. 6-1
Checking Health Details ............................................................................................................ 6-2
Checking the Local Operator Panel................................................................................................. 6-3
Checking Library and Component LED Indicators ...................................................................... 6-3
Using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)................................................................... 6-4
Adding an SNMP User...................................................................................................................... 6-5
Updating an SNMP User .................................................................................................................. 6-5
Deleting an SNMP User .................................................................................................................... 6-6
Adding an SNMP Trap Recipient.................................................................................................... 6-6

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Updating an SNMP Trap Recipient................................................................................................. 6-7
Deleting an SNMP Trap Recipient................................................................................................... 6-8
Sending a Test Trap ........................................................................................................................... 6-8
Downloading the Management Information Base (MIB)............................................................. 6-9
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................... 6-9
Use the Health Table.......................................................................................................................... 6-9
Step Through the Suspect Components Listed in the Fault Record........................................ 6-10
Locate and Remove a Cartridge that is Stuck in a Magazine Slot ........................................... 6-11
Free a Cartridge that is Stuck in a Drive...................................................................................... 6-11
Locate and Clear Obstructions, Such as Loose or Protruding Cartridges .............................. 6-12
Manually Unlatch and Remove the Magazine ........................................................................... 6-13
Restart the Library .......................................................................................................................... 6-14
Check the Library Health Log....................................................................................................... 6-14
Performing a Library Self Test ...................................................................................................... 6-14
Run a Library Self Test............................................................................................................ 6-15
Saving the Health Log to a File ..................................................................................................... 6-15
Export the Health Log ............................................................................................................. 6-15
Getting Parts and Technical Support ................................................................................................ 6-15
Check for Relevant Knowledge Articles...................................................................................... 6-16
Get Firmware Updates ................................................................................................................... 6-16
Create a Service Request ................................................................................................................ 6-16
7 Maintenance and Upgrades
Taking the Library On and Off Line .................................................................................................... 7-1
Take the Library Off Line ................................................................................................................. 7-1
Bring the Library On Line................................................................................................................. 7-1
Powering the Library On and Off......................................................................................................... 7-2
Power the Library On........................................................................................................................ 7-2
Power the Library Off........................................................................................................................ 7-2
Restart the Library ............................................................................................................................. 7-3
Restarting the Library Following a Power Outage ....................................................................... 7-3
Auditing............................................................................................................................................... 7-3
Maintaining Tape Drives........................................................................................................................ 7-4
Cleaning Drives .................................................................................................................................. 7-4
Managing Cleaning Media ........................................................................................................ 7-4
Monitor Cleaning Media Using the Library User Interface ......................................... 7-4
Eject Expired Cleaning Media with the SL150 User Interface....................................... 7-5
Replace Expired Cleaning Media With New Media ...................................................... 7-5
Import the New Cleaning Media into the Library.......................................................... 7-5
Cleaning Drives Using the Library User Interface ................................................................ 7-6
Check for Drives that Require Cleaning........................................................................... 7-6
Use the Library User Interface to Clean the Degraded Drive ....................................... 7-7
Restarting Drives................................................................................................................................ 7-7
Preparing Tape Drives for Removal................................................................................................ 7-7
Securing the Robot and Controller Assembly.................................................................................... 7-8
Park the Robot .................................................................................................................................... 7-8
Lock the Robot.................................................................................................................................... 7-8

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Unlock the Robot................................................................................................................................ 7-9
Removing Magazines Prior to Moves or Maintenance.................................................................. 7-10
Remove All Tape-Cartridge Magazines from the Library ........................................................ 7-10
Moving the Library ............................................................................................................................... 7-11
A Accommodating Non-Standard Label Formats
Translating Between Physical and Logical Labels ........................................................................... A-1
Managing Unidentifiable, Unsupported, or Missing Labels ......................................................... A-2
B Fault Codes
C SNMP Traps
Index

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Preface
This User Guide is intended for those who administer, monitor, operate, and maintain
an Oracle StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library.
The User Guide is part of the StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library Customer
Documentation Library. For installation, repair, upgrade, and security information,
please consult the companion volumes in this collection.
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for browsing or download from the
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Oracle's StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library contains a Class-1 laser, as defined by
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The SL150 Modular Tape Library 1-1
1 The SL150 Modular Tape Library
This chapter provides an overview of the major hardware components of Oracle's
StorageTek SL150 Tape Library. The library combines the well-known strong suits of
automated tape storage with low initial cost and industry-leading scalability. Tape
provides economical data consolidation and reliable data protection and retention.
Modular design—base unit plus optional expansion modules—and industry standard,
483-mm (19-in) rack mounting provide growth potential. You can expand the capacity
of the library as your data grows.
Understanding Basic SL150 Concepts
This section introduces basic concepts that underlie the design and functionality of the
SL150 library. These include:
■Automatic Operation
■Roles and Role-Based Access Control
■Unified Control and Data Path
■Simple Partitioning
■Browser-Based Administration and Monitoring
■Customer Serviceability.
Automatic Operation
The SL150 Modular Tape Library is designed to operate automatically, under the
control of a host-resident, storage-, archive-, or backup-management application, such
as Oracle Secure Backup. Under normal circumstances, the SL150 library requires little
or no operator intervention. Library robotics handle all cartridge movement within the
library under application control. Host-application storage catalogs remain consistent
and seldom require physical audits of the library contents.
Roles and Role-Based Access Control
Controlling access to library interfaces and controls is critical to the integrity of stored
data and to the efficient administration of library resources. Restricting access to user
interfaces that move or modify storage media protects data from inadvertent damage
and unauthorized access. But restricting user access excessively may also impede
necessary library management, maintenance, and troubleshooting. To manage these
conflicting demands efficiently, the SL150 user interfaces implement Role-Based Access
Control (RBAC).

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RBAC designs limit the use of controls and interfaces to users that have predefined job
roles. An administrator creates individual user accounts for each person that needs
access to the system. Each account has its own, uniquely identifiable log-in name and
personal password. The administrator then assigns each account to a distinct role.
The RBAC approach makes it easy to consistently manage access privileges: you
assign privileges to the job function and everyone who performs that function
automatically has what they need. But it also makes managing individual usage no
less easy: every user retains an individual log-in account that can be monitored and
audited.
The SL150 recognizes the following user roles:
■Viewer Role
■Operator Role
■Service Role
■Administrator Role.
Viewer Role
The Viewer role has view-only access to the library and access to the mailslot. Viewers
can log in, monitor library operations, and view component states and properties.
They can also use the mailslot. But they cannot otherwise change the configuration or
operations of the library.
The Viewer role should be the norm for most users, and the local operator panel is
permanently assigned to it. Since libraries generally operate automatically, under the
control of a host-side backup, storage-management, or library-management
application, user intervention via the browser-based user interface is not normally
required. Checking for problems and gathering routine information are the only tasks
that are required under normal conditions.
Operator Role
The Operator role has limited control over the operation of the library, but no control
over its configuration.
Under normal circumstances, operators will spend most of their time monitoring the
library for problems using the Library Management Screen, Drives Management
Screen, and Tapes Management Screen. A storage- or backup-management software
application running on the library host controls most routine operations, including
movement and mounting of data cartridges, auditing, and, in most cases, drive
cleaning.
When necessary, however, operators can perform the following tasks locally, using the
SL150 browser-based user interface:
■Taking the Library On and Off Line
■Powering the Library On and Off
■Importing and Exporting Media
■Performing a Library Self Test
Service Role
The Service role has all of the capabilities of the Administrator role, except for user
administration. When you require the assistance of an Oracle service representative,
you create a log-in account for the service person and assign the account to the Service

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user. This gives the service representative all required access to the system, while
keeping your Administrator accounts secure and access to your library under your
control.
Administrator Role
The SL150 library Administrator has the authority to fundamentally alter the
configuration and operation of the library. Administrator tasks include:
■granting and denying user access to the library
■assigning job roles
■setting and/or changing basic library properties, including system time and host
connectivity
■administering the TCP/IP connection between the library and the Browser-Based
User Interface.
■administering Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
Given the scope of an administrator's responsibilities, the knowledge required, and the
potential for problems if administrative capabilities are misused, you generally want
to limit the number of people who are assigned to the Administrator role.
Unified Control and Data Path
The SL150 tape storage library communicates with the host via a single, unified,
control/data path. The host application sends instructions that position robotics,
mount and unmount volumes, clean drives, and query the status of components over
the same interface used for sending and receiving stored data.
Both data and commands are sent to the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) or Fibre Channel
data interface on a designated Linear Tape Open (LTO) bridged drive. The bridged
drive then handles all communications for the library or library partition. Command
and control signals are sent to LUN1 (Logical Unit Number 1) of the bridged drive,
which is configured as a SCSI medium changer device. The SCSI medium changer
communicates with the SL150 library controller across the Automation Device
Interface (ADI) on the bridged drive. Data are sent to the remaining LUN on the
bridged drive or to LUNs on the other, unbridged drives in the partition, all of which
are configured as SCSI sequential-access (tape) devices. A default bridged drive is
automatically assigned during library and partition configuration.
Currently, the SL150 library supports Oracle-supplied, half-height, Hewlett-Packard
LTO-5 tape drives with SAS or Fibre Channel interfaces and Hewlett-Packard LTO-6
drives with SAS interfaces only.
Simple Partitioning
Generally, storage-applications require exclusive control of their storage media, so that
applications do not move or overwrite data that they do not own. If you need to attach
more than one host to a library, you must therefore partition the library. Each library
partition functions as an independent, logical library dedicated exclusively to its
assigned host.
The SL150 library can be automatically partitioned to support two host applications.
So, for example, you can assign one half of the storage slots and drives to the system
that hosts your backup application and the other to the system that hosts your
hierarchical content-management software.

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When the partitioning feature is enabled, each hosted application controls one half of
the storage cells and one half of the drives in the SL150 library. Partition 1 controls the
storage slots on the left side and any drives installed in the top drive bays of the
library modules. Partition 2 controls the storage slots on the right side and any drives
installed in the bottom drive bays. Note that you can have varying numbers of drives
in your partitions as long as each partition contains at least one bridged drive for
communication with the host.
When partitioning is enabled, the partitions share a common robot and mailslot while
keeping their respective media separate. Whenever a shared resource handles media
assigned to a partition, the corresponding partition host has exclusive control over the
resource.
Browser-Based Administration and Monitoring
The basic user interface to the library is a web application that can be accessed from
any workstation that has a network connection and an installed web browser. There is
nothing that has to be separately downloaded, locally installed, or locally managed.
The Browser-based User Interface is described in detail on page 1-6, below.
Customer Serviceability
The StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library is designed for straightforward
maintenance and servicing.
Users can, in most cases, troubleshoot and repair their equipment without assistance.
Library components are organized into a limited number of Customer Replaceable Units
(CRUs), each of which has a discrete function in the library. Faults are automatically
isolated within the confines of the unit. If any part fails, the whole fails, and the user
simply replaces the entire CRU with an equivalent unit.
CRUs can be installed and removed in a few simple steps, using simple hand tools. In
the SL150 library, CRUs are secured to the chassis with captive thumb screws and
thumb latches that can be removed and installed using, at most, a Phillips screw
driver.
More routine tasks have also been streamlined. Tapes can be rapidly bulk loaded and
unloaded to facilitate capacity upgrades, reconfiguration, vaulting, or any other
operation that cannot be efficiently managed using the mailslot. Each SL150 library
module stores cartridges in two, 15-cell, detachable magazines that you can unlatch
and draw out of the front of the module, like a drawer.
Understanding the Major Components
An SL150 library consists of Modular Hardware with a Touch-Screen Local Operator
Panel and a Browser-based User Interface that library operators and administrators
access over your network.
Modular Hardware
A typical SL150 installation contains a base module and optional expansion modules
installed under the base unit. Base and expansion modules share the same storage
layout: one or two rear-mounted drives installed one above the other on the center line
of the chassis and two drawer-style, front-loading tape magazines at the front, on
either side of the chassis. The space between the magazines is reserved for robotic
library operations.

Understanding the Major Components
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Above the magazines, the taller, base module houses the library controller, robotics
unit, and mailslot (cartridge access port). The front panel holds the local operator
controls. A large, touchscreen operator panel resides in the center, with status LEDs for
the touch panel to its left.
The power button, status LEDs for the library, and the library locator LED lie to the
upper left of the operator panel.
The rear of the base module holds the cabling and provides service access to drives
and power supplies.
The upper right corner of the rear panel (when facing the rear of the base module),
holds two, Ethernet, NET MGT ports and nine MODULE OUTPUT ports for the
module interconnect cables.
The upper NET MGT port, 0(Port 1 on the browser-based user interface), supports
browser-based user interface connections via the local area network (LAN). It is fully
configurable. The lower NET MGT port, 1(Port 2 on the browser-based user
interface), is a service port on a private network local to the library. The service port
can be enabled or disabled but cannot be reconfigured.
One or, optionally, two hot-swappable power supplies reside under the cabling ports
in the lower right corner of the rear panel. One or two half-height LTO drives are
installed to the left of the power supplies on the center line of the chassis. Both drives
and power supplies have their own status LEDs. Status LEDs for the library and
robotics are visible at center top.
The rear of the expansion module holds provides service access to the module
controller at upper right, the drives in the middle, and the power supplies at lower

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right. The module controller holds the MODULE INPUT port for the module
interconnect cable and the status LEDs for the module.
Customer Replaceable Units are secured to the rear of base and expansion modules
using easily removable fasteners. The robot/library controller, tape drives, and power
supplies are attached by green, captive thumbscrews that can be loosened with a
common Phillips screw driver and tightened by hand. The expansion module
controller is secured by a latch and lever that can be operated without tools.
Browser-based User Interface
The SL150 library user interface is your main tool for configuring, monitoring, and
troubleshooting the library. It combines comprehensive library management,
monitoring, and security features with ease of access and deployment. The user
interface is a web application, so there is nothing to install or administer on user
workstations. Once you have set up the library's network interface, users enter the
library's host name or IP address into a standards-compliant web browser, such as
Mozilla Firefox, open the application in a browser window, log in, and work.
The dashboard is the key part of the interface and appears at the top of every panel. At
left, it hosts a remote power button (a vertical bar enclosed by a circle), a remote
library-locator button (concentric circles interrupted by a triangle), and, when the
library is busy, a Busy... indicator. The dashboard displays the Library Health at center
(Operational, Degraded, or Failed) and the connection state of the library (typically
Online or Offline) at right. If you click on a Degraded value in the Library Health
field, the user interface displays a tabular list of failed and degraded components. The
currently logged in user is displayed at far right. When you are ready to end your
session, click the Log Out control to its immediate left. This secures the interface and
logs you off of the system. The Preferences control lets you Pause Automatic Refresh
of the display and Resume Automatic Refresh when ready.

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The About link at the bottom right corner of the interface displays the library firmware
version followed by build information.
A list-type menu on the left side of the interface controls the screen display:
■The Library screen lets you monitor component status and library operations via a
graphical representation of the library, complete with modules, drives, storage
slots, robot, mailslot, and tape cartridges. When necessary, authorized users can
move and eject tape cartridges and clean drives independent of library- or
storage-management software. In partitioned libraries, you can limit displays and
actions by partition. Library resources that are not assigned to the selected
partition are then grayed out in the interface.
■The Drives screen displays drive properties in tabular form, with a row for each
drive in your library. Each row contains a configurable set of columns that can
include the Component position (Top or Bottom), the Module where the drive is
installed, the Health of the drive, the drive Type (manufacturer and LTO
generation), the drive Interface Type (Fibre or SAS), the Serial Number, the
World Wide Node and Port Name that uniquely identify the drive to a Storage
Area Network (SAN), and cleaning status.
■The Tape s screen displays tape properties in tabular form, with a row for each tape
in your library. Each row contains a configurable set of columns that can include
the Tape Label, the Current Location of the cartridge, the Module that holds the
cartridge, the Location Type (Slot, Reserved Slot, or Drive), the SCSI Address of
location, the Tape Typ e (data, cleaning, or diagnostic), and the Media Type (LTO
Generation, WORM status, and capacity.
■The Settings screen lets authorized users change the configuration of the library.
Service users can change the system time, reserve Library slots, update firmware,
change the networking configuration, and change the library partitioning. In
addition, the library Administrator can add, remove, and modify user accounts
and reassign user roles from this screen.
■The Service screen lets authorized users review Product Identification
information, Replaceable Component records, and the library Health Log.
The interface lets you individually monitor and administer the partitions of a
partitioned library. When you specify a partition with the Partition control at the top
of the Library screen, the interface grays out drives, storage slots, tape cartridges, and
mailslot that are not assigned to the selected partition.

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For information on logging in to the SL150 user interface, see the instructions in
Accessing the User Interface on page 2-1.
Touch-Screen Local Operator Panel
The SL150 local operator panel lets you check on library status and configuration
when you are working directly with the hardware and cannot easily use the
browser-based user interface. You can check for health messages, check the meanings
of warning LEDs, open the mailslot, and assign the mailslot to the partitions of a
partitioned library. But you cannot carry out potentially disruptive
system-configuration and administration tasks that are better left to the remote
interface.
System Dashboard
A dashboard at the top of every screen displays the Library Health at center
(Operational, Degraded, or Failed), and the connection state of the library (typically
Online or Offline) at right. If you click on a Degraded value in the Library Health
field, the user interface displays a tabular list of failed and degraded components.
Home Screen
The Home screen is your starting point for exploring the operator panel. A two-row,
button-style menu provides access to information on the main library components.
Press buttons in the first row for information on the Library overall, Modules,
Magazines, or the Mailslot. Press buttons in the bottom row to see information on
Drives, Tap es, or library configuration Settings.
When the Simple Partitioning feature is enabled, the menu contains an additional
button for displaying the configuration of the library Partitions:

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Text-Based Displays
The operator panel presents much the same information as is available in the
browser-based user interface but in a simplified, text-oriented form better suited to the
smaller display. Tabbed property sheets and tables take the place of some of the
graphics used in the browser-based interface.
Scrolling Through Long Displays
Tap a finger on the operator panel touch-screen to move the cursor and select options.
Note, however, that the scroll bars in operator panel displays cannot be dragged to a new
position, as they can be in a web browser. Instead, you must click on the desired
position. The scroll bar will then jump to the new position and scroll the page
accordingly.

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