Oracle StorageTek SL3000 User manual

[1] StorageTek SL3000
Library Guide
E20875-15
December 2018

StorageTek SL3000 Library Guide
E20875-15
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Contents
Preface............................................................................................................................................................... xv
Related Documentation............................................................................................................................ xv
Documentation Accessibility................................................................................................................... xv
Release Notes............................................................................................................................................... xvii
What’s New in this Release..................................................................................................................... xvii
Fixes............................................................................................................................................................ xvii
Minimum Requirements for Related Software.................................................................................... xvii
LTO Drive Firmware Versions.............................................................................................................. xviii
Installing Library Firmware................................................................................................................... xviii
1 Library Overview
Library Modules ....................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Base Module........................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Drive Expansion Module (DEM) ..................................................................................................... 1-3
Cartridge Expansion Module (CEM) .............................................................................................. 1-4
Access Expansion Module (AEM) ................................................................................................... 1-4
Parking Expansion Module (PEM).................................................................................................. 1-5
Hardware Components ........................................................................................................................... 1-6
Electronics Control Module.............................................................................................................. 1-6
Command Line Interface ........................................................................................................... 1-6
Redundant Electronics ............................................................................................................... 1-7
Robotics ............................................................................................................................................... 1-7
Redundant Robotics ................................................................................................................... 1-7
Rotational Cartridge Access Port (CAP)......................................................................................... 1-7
Bulk Load Cartridge Access Ports (AEM) ..................................................................................... 1-8
Supported Tape Drives ..................................................................................................................... 1-8
Encryption Capable Tape Drives.............................................................................................. 1-9
Power Configurations.............................................................................................................................. 1-9
AC Power Source Options................................................................................................................ 1-9
Power Redundancy Options ............................................................................................................ 1-9
N+1 power configuration (standard) ...................................................................................... 1-9
2N power configuration............................................................................................................. 1-9
2N+1 power configuration ..................................................................................................... 1-10
DC Power Supplies......................................................................................................................... 1-10

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Electronics Control Module Power Supplies....................................................................... 1-11
Robotics Unit Power Supplies................................................................................................ 1-11
Tape Drive Power Supplies.................................................................................................... 1-11
Calculating Tape Drive Power Supply Quantities..................................................................... 1-11
Watt Consumption Per Drive................................................................................................. 1-12
Power Supplies Required for 120 VAC PDUs ..................................................................... 1-12
Power Supplies Required for 240 VAC PDUs ..................................................................... 1-12
Example: Calculating Required Number of Drive DC Power Supplies .......................... 1-13
AC Power Cables ............................................................................................................................ 1-14
Power Consumption....................................................................................................................... 1-14
Calculating Total Watts, CO2Emissions, and Btu/hr ........................................................ 1-15
Power Consumption Example 1..................................................................................... 1-15
Power Consumption Example 2..................................................................................... 1-15
Cooling .................................................................................................................................................... 1-16
Library Electronics Control Module............................................................................................. 1-16
Tape Drives ...................................................................................................................................... 1-16
DC Power Supplies......................................................................................................................... 1-16
Storage Capacity .................................................................................................................................... 1-16
Calculating Physical Capacity....................................................................................................... 1-17
Calculation Example 1: Base, DEM, CEMs, PEMs .............................................................. 1-17
Calculation Example 2: Base and CEM................................................................................. 1-18
Calculation Example 3: Base, DEM, CEMs, AEM ............................................................... 1-18
Host Connectivity.................................................................................................................................. 1-18
FC-SCSI Connection........................................................................................................................ 1-19
Supported Topologies ............................................................................................................. 1-19
TCP/IP Connection ........................................................................................................................ 1-19
Port Bonding.................................................................................................................................... 1-19
Library Monitoring ............................................................................................................................... 1-20
StorageTek Library Console (SLC) ............................................................................................... 1-20
Simple Network Management Protocol ...................................................................................... 1-20
Log SnapShot Feature..................................................................................................................... 1-20
Media Validation................................................................................................................................... 1-20
Library Management Software........................................................................................................... 1-20
Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS) ........................................................ 1-20
Enterprise Library Software .......................................................................................................... 1-21
Host Software Component (HSC) and Storage Management Component (SMC) ........ 1-21
Virtual Tape Control System (VTCS).................................................................................... 1-21
Concurrent Disaster Recovery Test (CDRT) ........................................................................ 1-21
Independent Software Vendors (ISVs)......................................................................................... 1-21
Other Storage System Solutions.................................................................................................... 1-22
Client System Component (CSC)........................................................................................... 1-22
Expert Performance Reporter................................................................................................. 1-22
Extended High Performance Data Mover............................................................................ 1-22
Library Content Manager (LCM)........................................................................................... 1-22
Linear Tape File System (LTFS)............................................................................................. 1-22
StorageTek Tape Analytics..................................................................................................... 1-22
Virtual Storage Manager (VSM) ............................................................................................ 1-23

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Virtual Library Extension (VLE)..................................................................................... 1-23
Ordering.................................................................................................................................................. 1-23
Physical Configuration................................................................................................................... 1-23
Base Module (required)........................................................................................................... 1-24
Drive Expansion Module (DEM)........................................................................................... 1-24
Cartridge Expansion Module (CEM) .................................................................................... 1-24
Access Expansion Module (AEM)......................................................................................... 1-25
Dual Robotics............................................................................................................................ 1-25
Module Add-ons ............................................................................................................................. 1-25
Tape Drive Arrays ................................................................................................................... 1-25
Cartridge Access Ports ............................................................................................................ 1-26
Window Cartridge Array ....................................................................................................... 1-26
Local Op Panel.......................................................................................................................... 1-26
Redundant Electronics ............................................................................................................ 1-26
Tape Drives ...................................................................................................................................... 1-26
Tape Drive Encryption............................................................................................................ 1-26
T10000 Encryption ............................................................................................................ 1-27
LTO Encryption ................................................................................................................ 1-27
Re-using Encryption Activation Permits....................................................................... 1-27
T10000 Drives ........................................................................................................................... 1-27
LTO Drives................................................................................................................................ 1-27
Conversion Kits........................................................................................................................ 1-27
Port Conversions Kits.............................................................................................................. 1-28
Cartridges and Labels..................................................................................................................... 1-28
Power Options................................................................................................................................. 1-28
DC Power Supplies.................................................................................................................. 1-28
AC Power Distribution Units (PDU)..................................................................................... 1-29
AC Power Cords ...................................................................................................................... 1-29
Hardware Activation Files............................................................................................................. 1-29
Capacity Activation ................................................................................................................. 1-29
Cables................................................................................................................................................ 1-30
Fiber Optic Cables.................................................................................................................... 1-30
Ethernet Cables......................................................................................................................... 1-31
Support ............................................................................................................................................. 1-31
Service Delivery Platform....................................................................................................... 1-31
Oracle Premier Support for Systems..................................................................................... 1-31
Contacting Support.................................................................................................................. 1-31
2 Installation Planning
Physical Dimensions and Weights ....................................................................................................... 2-1
Base Module........................................................................................................................................ 2-3
Drive Expansion Module .................................................................................................................. 2-3
Cartridge and Parking Expansion Modules................................................................................... 2-4
Access Expansion Module ................................................................................................................ 2-4
Covers, Doors, and Service Clearances........................................................................................... 2-4
Shipping Weights and Measures ..................................................................................................... 2-5
Installation Site Requirements.............................................................................................................. 2-5

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Physical Space Requirements........................................................................................................... 2-5
Transporting the Library................................................................................................................... 2-5
Pallet Double Stacking ............................................................................................................... 2-6
Floor Requirements............................................................................................................................ 2-6
Weight........................................................................................................................................... 2-6
Floor Slope .................................................................................................................................. 2-6
Environmental Requirements .......................................................................................................... 2-6
Airborne Contaminants ............................................................................................................ 2-7
Seismic or Earthquake Ratings.................................................................................................. 2-7
Power Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 2-8
Waste Disposal ................................................................................................................................... 2-8
Fire Suppression Planning ..................................................................................................................... 2-8
Networking................................................................................................................................................ 2-8
Cable Routing ........................................................................................................................................... 2-8
AC Power Cables ............................................................................................................................... 2-9
Library Network and Tape Drive Cables ....................................................................................... 2-9
Approximate Installation Time .......................................................................................................... 2-10
Installation Tools................................................................................................................................... 2-10
Drive Tray Power-on Tool ............................................................................................................. 2-11
Installation Kits................................................................................................................................ 2-11
3 Installing StorageTek Library Console
Selecting an SLC Version ....................................................................................................................... 3-1
Downloading the SLC Media Pack....................................................................................................... 3-1
Installing Standalone SLC...................................................................................................................... 3-2
Supported Platforms.......................................................................................................................... 3-2
Security ................................................................................................................................................ 3-2
Installing Web-launched SLC................................................................................................................ 3-2
Minimum Browser Requirements ................................................................................................... 3-3
Security ................................................................................................................................................ 3-3
4 Logging in to SLC
Logging in for the First Time After Library Installation .................................................................. 4-1
Logging in to Standalone SLC............................................................................................................... 4-1
Logging in to Web-launched SLC......................................................................................................... 4-1
Logging in to the Local Operator Panel ............................................................................................... 4-2
Changing a User Password..................................................................................................................... 4-2
5 Activating Optional Features
Downloading a New Hardware Activation File ................................................................................ 5-1
Installing a New Hardware Activation File ........................................................................................ 5-1
Displaying Current Hardware Activation Files ................................................................................. 5-2
Deleting a Hardware Activation File.................................................................................................... 5-2
Installing Legacy Hardware Activation Files .................................................................................... 5-2

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6 Configuring Capacity
Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration ........................................................................................ 6-1
Resetting the Capacity Configuration.................................................................................................. 6-2
Setting the Default Capacity Policy...................................................................................................... 6-3
Displaying the Current Capacity Configuration ............................................................................... 6-3
Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Capacity Changes...................................................... 6-3
7 Partitioning the Library
Partitioning Guidelines to Maximize Library Performance............................................................ 7-1
Partitioning the Library Using SLC...................................................................................................... 7-1
Adding a Partition ID........................................................................................................................ 7-2
Deleting a Partition ............................................................................................................................ 7-2
Changing the Partition Interface Type............................................................................................ 7-3
Changing FC-SCSI Host Connection Information ........................................................................ 7-3
Allocating Resources to a Partition ................................................................................................. 7-3
Committing Partitioning Changes................................................................................................... 7-4
Viewing Current Partition Allocations ............................................................................................... 7-4
Partitioning CAPs..................................................................................................................................... 7-4
Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Partitioning Changes................................................ 7-5
8 Configuring Host Applications
Changing the Host Interface Type of a Non-Partitioned Library................................................... 8-1
Updating Hosts After Modifying Capacity......................................................................................... 8-1
Updating ACSLS and ELS After Modifying Capacity.................................................................. 8-1
Effect on HLI Hosts After Modifying Capacity...................................................................... 8-2
Updating SCSI Hosts After Modifying Capacity .......................................................................... 8-2
Effect on FC-SCSI Hosts After Modifying Capacity.............................................................. 8-2
Updating Hosts After Modifying Partitioning................................................................................... 8-2
Updating ACSLS or ELS After Modifying Partitioning ............................................................... 8-2
Effect on Hosts of Modifying an HLI Partition ...................................................................... 8-2
Updating SCSI Hosts After Modifying Partitioning..................................................................... 8-2
Effect on Hosts of Modifying an FC-SCSI Partition............................................................... 8-3
Updating Hosts After Modifying the MV Pool.................................................................................. 8-3
Updating ACSLS and ELS After Modifying the MV Pool ........................................................... 8-3
Effect on HLI Hosts of Modifying the MV Pool..................................................................... 8-3
Updating SCSI Hosts After Modifying the MV Pool.................................................................... 8-3
Effect on SCSI Hosts of Modifying the MV Pool.................................................................... 8-4
Effect on SCSI Element IDs of Modifying the MV Pool ........................................................ 8-4
Updating HLI Host Management Software for RE ........................................................................... 8-4
Configuring Dual TCP/IP....................................................................................................................... 8-5
Configuring the Library for Dual TCP/IP ..................................................................................... 8-5
Configuring an ACSLS Host for Dual TCP/IP.............................................................................. 8-6
Configure an ELS Host for Dual TCP/IP ....................................................................................... 8-6

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9 Configuring Drives
Enabling Drive Auto Cleaning.............................................................................................................. 9-1
Enabling HLI Host Managed Drive Cleaning.................................................................................... 9-2
Enabling/Disabling the SCSI FastLoad Feature ................................................................................ 9-2
Adding or Modifying the Drive Tray Serial Numbers..................................................................... 9-2
Using the Dynamic World Wide Name (WWN) Feature.................................................................. 9-3
Drive Tray Indicators............................................................................................................................... 9-3
10 Operating a CAP
Guidelines for Using CAPs................................................................................................................. 10-1
Entering Cartridges Using a CAP....................................................................................................... 10-2
Ejecting Cartridges Using a CAP........................................................................................................ 10-2
Locking and Unlocking an HLI CAP................................................................................................. 10-3
Overriding a Partition CAP Reservation .......................................................................................... 10-4
Changing the CAP Assignment Mode in a Non-Partitioned FC-SCSI Library ........................ 10-4
Assigning Ownership of a Shared CAP to an FC-SCSI Partition ............................................... 10-5
CAP States .............................................................................................................................................. 10-5
CAP Modes ............................................................................................................................................. 10-6
CAP Usage Order when Ejecting Cartridges with FC-SCSI Hosts.............................................. 10-6
11 Managing Cartridges
Moving Cartridges (Recovery Moves)............................................................................................... 11-1
Locating a Cartridge.............................................................................................................................. 11-2
Locating a Cartridge by Volume ID ............................................................................................. 11-2
Locating a Cartridge by Address.................................................................................................. 11-2
Importing/Exporting Diagnostic and Cleaning Cartridges........................................................... 11-3
Importing Diagnostic and Cleaning Cartridges ......................................................................... 11-3
Exporting Diagnostic and Cleaning Cartridges.......................................................................... 11-3
Defining Cleaning Cartridge Usage Count Warning Thresholds ............................................... 11-4
Configuring the Barcode Format for FC-SCSI Hosts ..................................................................... 11-4
Viewing Cartridge Information.......................................................................................................... 11-4
Viewing Cleaning Cartridge Status................................................................................................... 11-5
Using Reserved System Slots.............................................................................................................. 11-5
Viewing Cartridges Currently in the System Slots .................................................................... 11-5
Module Configuration Block......................................................................................................... 11-6
Special Labels............................................................................................................................ 11-6
Cartridge Types ..................................................................................................................................... 11-6
Cartridge Labels .............................................................................................................................. 11-7
Cartridge Handling............................................................................................................................... 11-7
Inspecting a Cartridge.................................................................................................................... 11-7
Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior.................................................................................................... 11-7
Storing Cartridges........................................................................................................................... 11-8
12 Validating a Cartridge
Media Validation Requirements........................................................................................................ 12-1
Defining the Media Validation Pool................................................................................................. 12-1

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Starting or Resuming Media Validation .......................................................................................... 12-2
Stopping a Validation .......................................................................................................................... 12-3
13 Auditing the Library
Performing a Physical Audit of the Entire Library......................................................................... 13-1
Performing a Physical Audit of a Range of Cells............................................................................ 13-2
Performing a Verified Audit of a Range of Cells............................................................................ 13-2
Meaning of the Audit Indicator.......................................................................................................... 13-2
14 Viewing Library and Device Information
Viewing Library Operational Status ................................................................................................. 14-1
Viewing Library Properties and Configuration .............................................................................. 14-2
Viewing Device Status and Properties.............................................................................................. 14-2
Viewing the Local Operator Panel Type........................................................................................... 14-3
Meaning of SLC Library and Device Status Indicators................................................................. 14-3
15 Generating Reports and Logs
Viewing Library and Device Reports with the Reports Utility ................................................... 15-1
Viewing Active Capacity Reports ...................................................................................................... 15-2
Viewing Partitioning Reports............................................................................................................. 15-2
Generating Diagnostic Files for Oracle Support............................................................................. 15-3
Transferring the Library MIB File................................................................................................. 15-3
Transferring the Library Log Snapshot File ................................................................................ 15-3
Monitoring Library Events.................................................................................................................. 15-3
Starting an Event Monitor.............................................................................................................. 15-3
Saving Event Monitor Data to a File ............................................................................................ 15-4
Displaying Result Code Definitions............................................................................................. 15-4
Event Monitor Types ...................................................................................................................... 15-4
16 Changing Online/Offline Status and Rebooting
Taking the Library Offline.................................................................................................................. 16-1
Bringing the Library Online ............................................................................................................... 16-2
Taking a Device Offline....................................................................................................................... 16-2
Bringing a Device Online .................................................................................................................... 16-2
Rebooting the Local Operator Panel.................................................................................................. 16-3
Rebooting an AEM Safety Door ........................................................................................................ 16-3
Rebooting the Library .......................................................................................................................... 16-3
17 Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 17-1
Running a Library Self-Test................................................................................................................ 17-2
Running a Device Self-test.................................................................................................................. 17-3
Diagnosing Robotic Issues.................................................................................................................. 17-4
Defining a Diagnostic Move.......................................................................................................... 17-4
Starting a Diagnostic Move............................................................................................................ 17-5

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Saving a Diagnostic Move.............................................................................................................. 17-5
Monitoring and Controlling Open Diagnostic Moves............................................................... 17-5
Determining the Status of an RE Controller Card.......................................................................... 17-6
Initiating a Manual RE Switch Using SLC....................................................................................... 17-6
Clearing Library Status Alerts ............................................................................................................ 17-6
Calibrating the Touch Screen ............................................................................................................. 17-7
Re-calibrating the Local Operator Panel...................................................................................... 17-7
Resetting the Local Operator Panel Calibration to the Factory Setting .................................. 17-7
Troubleshooting Host Connectivity .................................................................................................. 17-8
18 Servicing the Library
Turning Off the Library ....................................................................................................................... 18-1
Turning On the Library........................................................................................................................ 18-1
Entering the Library.............................................................................................................................. 18-2
Safety Precautions when Entering the Library........................................................................... 18-2
Opening the AEM Access Door.......................................................................................................... 18-2
Manually Cleaning a Drive................................................................................................................. 18-3
Manually Mounting and Dismounting a Cartridge ....................................................................... 18-3
A Command Line Interface Reference
audit ........................................................................................................................................................... A-1
capCommand............................................................................................................................................ A-3
cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................... A-3
config ......................................................................................................................................................... A-6
date ............................................................................................................................................................. A-7
drive ........................................................................................................................................................... A-7
hwActivation ............................................................................................................................................ A-8
FibreConfig............................................................................................................................................... A-8
mediaValidation ...................................................................................................................................... A-8
network...................................................................................................................................................... A-9
partition................................................................................................................................................... A-11
reControl ................................................................................................................................................. A-12
snmp......................................................................................................................................................... A-12
ssh............................................................................................................................................................. A-13
time........................................................................................................................................................... A-13
traceRoute ............................................................................................................................................... A-13
version ..................................................................................................................................................... A-13
whereAmi................................................................................................................................................ A-14
B Redundant Electronics Overview
Requirements for Redundant Electronics .......................................................................................... B-1
Redundant Electronics Configuration Examples.............................................................................. B-2
What Occurs During a Failover ............................................................................................................ B-2
Factors that Prevent an RE Switch ....................................................................................................... B-3
Factors that Initiate an Automatic Failover ........................................................................................ B-3
Ways to Initiate a Manual Failover...................................................................................................... B-3