Oracle StorageTek SL8500 User manual

[1] StorageTek SL8500
Library Guide
E20869-15
April 2018

StorageTek SL8500 Library Guide
E20869-15
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Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................................................... xv
Documentation Accessibility................................................................................................................... xv
Related Documentation............................................................................................................................ xv
Release Notes............................................................................................................................................... xvii
What’s New in this Release..................................................................................................................... xvii
Fixes............................................................................................................................................................ xvii
Minimum Requirements for Related Software................................................................................... xviii
MIB Version.............................................................................................................................................. xviii
LTO Drive Firmware Versions .............................................................................................................. xviii
Installing Library Firmware..................................................................................................................... xix
1 Library Overview
Library Modules ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Hardware Components ........................................................................................................................... 1-3
Electronics Control Module.............................................................................................................. 1-4
Command-Line Interface (CLI)................................................................................................. 1-4
Redundant Electronics Option.................................................................................................. 1-4
Cartridge Access Ports (CAPs)......................................................................................................... 1-4
Bulk CAP...................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Rotational CAPs .......................................................................................................................... 1-5
Robotics ............................................................................................................................................... 1-6
Elevators .............................................................................................................................................. 1-6
Pass-thru Ports (PTPs) ....................................................................................................................... 1-6
Library Cameras ................................................................................................................................ 1-7
Accessory Racks ................................................................................................................................ 1-7
Keypad ................................................................................................................................................ 1-7
Local Operator Panel ......................................................................................................................... 1-8
Service Safety Door ............................................................................................................................ 1-8
Supported Tape Drives ..................................................................................................................... 1-8
OKM Encryption-Compatible Tape Drives ............................................................................ 1-9
Storage Capacity ....................................................................................................................................... 1-9
Power Configuration Options ............................................................................................................... 1-9
Power Redundancy Options ............................................................................................................ 1-9
N+1 Power Configuration (standard)................................................................................... 1-10

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2N Power Configuration......................................................................................................... 1-10
AC Power Source Options ............................................................................................................. 1-10
Delta........................................................................................................................................... 1-10
Wye ............................................................................................................................................ 1-10
Single-phase.............................................................................................................................. 1-10
AC Power Connections ................................................................................................................. 1-11
Circuit Breaker Ratings .......................................................................................................... 1-11
DC Power Supplies ......................................................................................................................... 1-11
Power Usage .................................................................................................................................... 1-12
Optional Library Features.................................................................................................................... 1-12
Partitioning....................................................................................................................................... 1-12
Media Validation............................................................................................................................. 1-13
Networking and Communication ...................................................................................................... 1-13
Host Connectivity Options ............................................................................................................ 1-13
Switched Fabric Topology ............................................................................................................ 1-14
Port Bonding .................................................................................................................................... 1-14
Dynamic World Wide Name......................................................................................................... 1-14
Library Monitoring ............................................................................................................................... 1-14
StorageTek Library Console (SLC) ............................................................................................... 1-14
Library Attach.................................................................................................................................. 1-15
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) ....................................................................... 1-15
Log SnapShot Feature..................................................................................................................... 1-15
Service Delivery Platform .............................................................................................................. 1-15
Library Management Software........................................................................................................... 1-15
Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS) ........................................................ 1-15
Enterprise Library Software (ELS)................................................................................................ 1-16
Host Software Component (HSC) and Storage Management Component (SMC) ........ 1-16
Virtual Tape Control System (VTCS).................................................................................... 1-16
Concurrent Disaster Recovery Test (CDRT) ........................................................................ 1-16
Independent Software Vendors (ISVs)......................................................................................... 1-16
Other Storage System Solutions.................................................................................................... 1-17
Client System Component (CSC)........................................................................................... 1-17
Expert Performance Reporter (ExPR) ................................................................................... 1-17
Extended High Performance Data Mover (ExHPDM) ....................................................... 1-17
Library Content Manager (LCM) .......................................................................................... 1-17
StorageTek Tape Analytics (STA).......................................................................................... 1-17
Virtual Storage Manager (VSM) ............................................................................................ 1-18
Virtual Library Extension (VLE)..................................................................................... 1-18
Ordering .................................................................................................................................................. 1-18
Ordering Process ............................................................................................................................. 1-18
Hardware Activation Files...................................................................................................... 1-18
Physical Configuration .................................................................................................................. 1-19
Base Library ............................................................................................................................. 1-19
Storage Expansion Modules (SEMs) ..................................................................................... 1-19
Rail Kits .................................................................................................................................... 1-19
Hardware Options ......................................................................................................................... 1-19
Accessory Racks ...................................................................................................................... 1-20

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Cartridge Access Ports ............................................................................................................ 1-20
Internal Ethernet Switch ......................................................................................................... 1-20
Pass-thru Ports ......................................................................................................................... 1-20
Redundant Electronics ........................................................................................................... 1-21
Robots ....................................................................................................................................... 1-21
Service Safety Door.................................................................................................................. 1-21
Touchscreen Op Panel............................................................................................................. 1-21
Tape Drives ..................................................................................................................................... 1-21
Tape Drive Encryption............................................................................................................ 1-21
T10000 Encryption ............................................................................................................ 1-21
LTO Encryption ................................................................................................................ 1-22
Re-using Encryption Activation Permits....................................................................... 1-22
T10000 Drives ........................................................................................................................... 1-22
LTO Drives................................................................................................................................ 1-22
Conversion Kits........................................................................................................................ 1-22
Tape Cartridges and Labels .......................................................................................................... 1-23
Power Configurations..................................................................................................................... 1-23
DC Power Supplies.................................................................................................................. 1-23
Hardware Activation Files ............................................................................................................ 1-23
Capacity Activation ................................................................................................................ 1-24
Cables ............................................................................................................................................... 1-24
Ethernet Cables ........................................................................................................................ 1-24
Fiber-Optic Cables .................................................................................................................. 1-24
Support ............................................................................................................................................. 1-25
Service Delivery Platform....................................................................................................... 1-25
Oracle Premier Support for Systems..................................................................................... 1-25
Contacting Support.................................................................................................................. 1-25
2 Installation Planning
Dimensions and Weights........................................................................................................................ 2-1
Tape Drives and Cartridges Weights and Dimensions ................................................................ 2-2
Shipping Weights and Dimensions ................................................................................................ 2-3
Total Pallet Weights.................................................................................................................... 2-3
Shipping Pallets Weights and Dimensions ............................................................................. 2-3
Package Component Weights and Dimensions ..................................................................... 2-4
Installation Site Requirements.............................................................................................................. 2-4
Physical Space..................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Floor Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 2-5
Weight and Load Distribution .................................................................................................. 2-5
Co-planar Requirements............................................................................................................ 2-6
Ceiling Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 2-6
Height Adjustments ................................................................................................................... 2-6
Clearances ................................................................................................................................... 2-7
Environmental Requirements .......................................................................................................... 2-7
Airborne Contaminants ............................................................................................................ 2-7
Seismic or Earthquake Ratings ................................................................................................. 2-8
Airflow.......................................................................................................................................... 2-8

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Power Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 2-9
Cabling ....................................................................................................................................................... 2-9
Fire Suppression Planning ................................................................................................................. 2-10
Pass-thru Port Planning ....................................................................................................................... 2-11
Time and Personnel .............................................................................................................................. 2-12
Installation Tools................................................................................................................................... 2-12
Track Stop Installation Tools......................................................................................................... 2-13
Transporting the Library...................................................................................................................... 2-14
Adjustable Jacks .............................................................................................................................. 2-14
Module Components ...................................................................................................................... 2-14
Rails................................................................................................................................................... 2-15
3 Installing StorageTek Library Console
Selecting an SLC Version ....................................................................................................................... 3-1
Downloading the SLC Media Pack....................................................................................................... 3-1
Installing Standalone (Remote) SLC.................................................................................................... 3-2
Supported Platforms.......................................................................................................................... 3-2
Security Considerations .................................................................................................................... 3-2
Installing Web-launched SLC................................................................................................................ 3-2
Minimum Browser Requirements ................................................................................................... 3-3
Security Considerations .................................................................................................................... 3-3
Upgrading SLC on the Local Op Panel ................................................................................................ 3-3
4 Logging In To SLC
Logging In For the First Time After Library Installation................................................................. 4-1
Logging In to the Standalone SLC........................................................................................................ 4-1
Logging In to the 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 ........................................................................................ 5-2
Displaying Current Hardware Activation Files ................................................................................. 5-2
Deleting a Hardware Activation File.................................................................................................... 5-2
Enabling Features on a Library with Firmware Before FRS_7.00 ................................................... 5-3
6 Configuring Capacity
Applying the Default Capacity Configuration in a Single Library ............................................... 6-1
Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration in a Single Library..................................................... 6-2
Creating a Custom Capacity Configuration in a Library Complex................................................ 6-2
Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Capacity Changes...................................................... 6-3
Guidelines for Customizing Capacity Activation ............................................................................. 6-3
Effect on HLI Hosts after Modifying the Capacity Configuration................................................. 6-3

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7 Partitioning the Library
Partitioning the Library Using SLC...................................................................................................... 7-1
Adding a Partition ID ........................................................................................................................ 7-1
Deleting a Partition ............................................................................................................................ 7-2
Changing the Name of a Partition................................................................................................... 7-2
Allocating Resources in a Partition for a Single Library .............................................................. 7-2
Allocating Resources in a Partition for a Library Complex ......................................................... 7-3
Committing Partitioning Changes................................................................................................... 7-4
Meaning of the SLC Partitioning Icons........................................................................................... 7-4
Sharing CAPs in a Partitioned Library ................................................................................................ 7-5
Resolving Orphaned Cartridges Caused by Partitioning Changes................................................ 7-5
Maximizing Library Performance when Partitioning....................................................................... 7-5
8 Operating a CAP
Entering Cartridges Using a CAP.......................................................................................................... 8-1
Ejecting Cartridges Using a CAP........................................................................................................... 8-2
Removing a CAP Magazine from a Bulk CAP ................................................................................... 8-3
Locking/Unlocking a CAP ...................................................................................................................... 8-3
Overriding a CAP Reservation of a Partition ..................................................................................... 8-3
Modifying Bulk CAP Messages ............................................................................................................ 8-4
Enabling and Disabling a Bulk CAP.................................................................................................... 8-5
CAP Modes ................................................................................................................................................ 8-5
Guidelines for using CAPs..................................................................................................................... 8-5
9 Configuring Drives
Configuring Drive Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 9-1
Configuring Host-Managed Drive Cleaning ................................................................................. 9-1
Configuring the Drive Tray Serial Numbers...................................................................................... 9-2
Maximizing Library Performance Through Drive Placement......................................................... 9-2
10 Managing Cartridges
Moving Cartridges (Recovery Moves)............................................................................................... 10-1
Locating Cartridges ............................................................................................................................... 10-2
Locating a Cartridge by Volume ID ............................................................................................. 10-2
Locating a Cartridge by Address.................................................................................................. 10-2
Viewing Cartridge Information.......................................................................................................... 10-2
Importing or Exporting Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges ......................................................... 10-3
Importing Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges ............................................................................ 10-3
Exporting Diagnostic or Cleaning Cartridges............................................................................. 10-4
Cartridge Types ..................................................................................................................................... 10-4
Cartridge Labels .............................................................................................................................. 10-4
Handling Cartridges ............................................................................................................................. 10-4
Inspecting a Cartridge .................................................................................................................... 10-4
Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior.................................................................................................... 10-5
Storing Cartridges ........................................................................................................................... 10-5

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Maximizing Library Performance Though Cartridge Placement ................................................ 10-5
11 Validating Media
Media Validation Requirements........................................................................................................ 11-1
Defining the Media Validation Pool................................................................................................. 11-1
Starting or Resuming Media Validation .......................................................................................... 11-2
Stopping a Validation .......................................................................................................................... 11-3
Updating Host Information After Modifying the MV Pool ......................................................... 11-3
12 Auditing the Library
Performing a Physical Audit of the Entire Library......................................................................... 12-1
Performing a Physical Audit on a Range of Cells........................................................................... 12-2
Performing a Verified Audit on a Range of Cells........................................................................... 12-2
Meaning of the Audit Indicator.......................................................................................................... 12-2
13 Viewing Library and Device Information
Viewing Library Operational Status ................................................................................................. 13-1
Viewing Library Properties and Configuration .............................................................................. 13-1
Viewing Device Status and Properties.............................................................................................. 13-2
Viewing the Local Operator Panel Type........................................................................................... 13-3
Meaning of Library and Device Status Indicators in SLC ............................................................ 13-3
14 Generating Reports and Logs
Viewing Library and Device Reports with the Reports Utility ................................................... 14-1
Generating Active Capacity Reports ................................................................................................. 14-2
Generating Partitioning Reports (Single Library Only)................................................................ 14-2
Generating Diagnostic Files for Oracle Support............................................................................. 14-2
Generating the Library SNMP MIB File ...................................................................................... 14-3
Generating the Library Log Snapshot File .................................................................................. 14-3
Monitoring Library Events.................................................................................................................. 14-3
Starting an Event Monitor.............................................................................................................. 14-3
Saving Event Monitor Data to a File ............................................................................................ 14-4
Displaying Result Code Definitions............................................................................................. 14-4
Event Monitor Types ...................................................................................................................... 14-4
15 Changing Online/Offline Status and Rebooting
Taking the Library Offline.................................................................................................................. 15-1
Bringing the Library Online ............................................................................................................... 15-2
Taking a Device Offline....................................................................................................................... 15-2
Bringing a Device Online .................................................................................................................... 15-2
Rebooting the Library .......................................................................................................................... 15-3
Rebooting the Local Operator Panel.................................................................................................. 15-3
Rebooting an Elevator .......................................................................................................................... 15-3
Rebooting a Robot................................................................................................................................. 15-3

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16 Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 16-1
Running a Library Self-Test................................................................................................................ 16-2
Running a Device Self-Test................................................................................................................. 16-3
Diagnosing Robotic Issues.................................................................................................................. 16-4
Defining a Diagnostic Move .......................................................................................................... 16-4
Starting a Diagnostic Move............................................................................................................ 16-5
Saving a Diagnostic Move.............................................................................................................. 16-5
Monitoring and Controlling Open Diagnostic Moves............................................................... 16-6
Determining the Status of a Controller Card................................................................................... 16-6
Clearing Library Status Alerts ............................................................................................................ 16-6
Initiating a Manual RE Switch Using SLC....................................................................................... 16-7
Calibrating the Touch Screen ............................................................................................................. 16-7
Re-calibrating the Local Operator Panel...................................................................................... 16-7
Resetting the Local Operator Panel to Factory Settings ............................................................ 16-8
Troubleshooting Host Connectivity.................................................................................................. 16-8
17 Servicing the Library
Turning Off the Library ....................................................................................................................... 17-1
Turning On the Library........................................................................................................................ 17-1
Entering the Library without the Service Safety Door in Place................................................... 17-2
Safety Precautions when Entering the Library ........................................................................... 17-2
Using the Emergency Robotics Stop Switch.................................................................................... 17-2
Manually Mounting or Dismounting a Cartridge .......................................................................... 17-3
Operating the Service Safety Door .................................................................................................... 17-3
A Software and Hardware Requirements for Library Features
B Command Line Interface Reference
audit ........................................................................................................................................................... B-1
capCommand............................................................................................................................................ B-3
cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................... B-3
config ......................................................................................................................................................... B-6
date ............................................................................................................................................................. B-7
drive ........................................................................................................................................................... B-7
hwActivation ............................................................................................................................................ B-8
mediaValidation...................................................................................................................................... B-9
network...................................................................................................................................................... B-9
partition................................................................................................................................................... B-11
reControl ................................................................................................................................................. B-12
snmp......................................................................................................................................................... B-12
ssh............................................................................................................................................................. B-12
time........................................................................................................................................................... B-12
traceRoute ............................................................................................................................................... B-13
version ..................................................................................................................................................... B-13
whereAmi................................................................................................................................................ B-13

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C Library Addressing Reference
Translating a Slot Address Between HLI and Library Format using SLC................................... C-1
Comparison of Addressing Schemes................................................................................................... C-1
Understanding Structural Elements Used in Addressing ............................................................... C-2
Internal Library Addressing Scheme .................................................................................................. C-3
Internal Library Addressing Overview ......................................................................................... C-3
Drive Internal Library Addressing................................................................................................. C-4
Rotational CAP Internal Addressing ............................................................................................. C-4
Bulk CAP Internal Addressing ....................................................................................................... C-5
PTP Internal Addressing.................................................................................................................. C-6
Elevator Internal Addressing .......................................................................................................... C-6
Robot Internal Addressing............................................................................................................... C-6
HLI-PRC Addressing Scheme............................................................................................................... C-7
HLI-PRC Addressing Scheme Overview....................................................................................... C-7
Library Complex LSM Numbering ................................................................................................ C-7
Drive HLI-PRC Addressing............................................................................................................. C-8
CAP HLI-PRC Addressing .............................................................................................................. C-9
Physical Hardware Numbering for Tape Drives ............................................................................ C-10
Reserved Internal IP Addresses ......................................................................................................... C-11
D Redundant Electronics Overview
Redundant Electronics Requirements................................................................................................. D-1
Redundant Electronics Configuration Examples.............................................................................. D-2
What Occurs During a Failover ............................................................................................................ D-2
Factors that Prevent an RE Switch ....................................................................................................... D-3
Factors that Initiate and Automatic Failover...................................................................................... D-3
Ways to Initiate a Manual Failover...................................................................................................... D-3
Firmware Upgrades with RE ................................................................................................................. D-3
E Dual TCP/IP Overview
Minimum Requirements for Dual TCP/IP......................................................................................... E-1
Using a Shared Network........................................................................................................................ E-1
Configuring Dual TCP/IP...................................................................................................................... E-2
Configuring the Library for Dual TCP/IP .................................................................................... E-2
Configuring an ACSLS Host for Dual TCP/IP............................................................................. E-3
Configure an ELS Host for Dual TCP/IP ...................................................................................... E-3
Dual TCP/IP Configuration Examples ................................................................................................ E-4
ACSLS Dual TCP/IP and Shared Subnets Example.................................................................... E-4
Routing ........................................................................................................................................ E-4
ACSLS Dual TCP/IP Through a Public Network Example ....................................................... E-4
ACSLS High Availability Dual TCP/IP Example ........................................................................ E-5
Routing ........................................................................................................................................ E-5
Routing Tables............................................................................................................................ E-5
ELS/HSC and Dual TCP/IP Example ........................................................................................... E-6

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F Multi TCP/IP Overview
Minimum Multi TCP/IP Requirements.............................................................................................. F-1
Configuration Recommendations........................................................................................................ F-1
Multi TCP/IP Configuration Examples............................................................................................... F-2
G Upgrading Library Firmware
Downloading Firmware from My Oracle Support........................................................................... G-1
Loading Firmware ................................................................................................................................... G-2
Activating Firmware ............................................................................................................................... G-2
Downgrading Firmware......................................................................................................................... G-3
H Barcode Labels
Barcode Standards................................................................................................................................... H-1
Label Design............................................................................................................................................. H-2
LTO...................................................................................................................................................... H-3
T9840 and T9940 ................................................................................................................................ H-4
T10000 ................................................................................................................................................. H-4
Cleaning and Diagnostic Labels...................................................................................................... H-4
Cartridge Label Examples................................................................................................................ H-5
Applying a Label ..................................................................................................................................... H-5
T9840 and T9940 Label Issues ......................................................................................................... H-6
Label Care ................................................................................................................................................. H-7
Glossary
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List of Figures
1–1 Drive Expansion Module (rear view)....................................................................................... 1-2
1–2 Library Modules (top view) ...................................................................................................... 1-3
1–3 Electronics Control Module....................................................................................................... 1-4
1–4 SL8500 Internal view (with bulk CAP) .................................................................................... 1-5
1–5 SL8500 Internal View (with rotational CAPs)......................................................................... 1-6
1–6 Keypad.......................................................................................................................................... 1-8
2–1 Sample Library Layout (Top View).......................................................................................... 2-2
2–2 Weight Pad Locations................................................................................................................. 2-6
2–3 Conduit and Cable Routing (Rear View) ............................................................................. 2-10
2–4 Fire Suppression Ceiling Access (viewed from the top of the library) ............................ 2-11
2–5 Pass-thru Port Planning Example.......................................................................................... 2-12
7–1 Library Complex Partitioning Example .................................................................................. 7-4
17–1 Emergency Robotic Stop Switch............................................................................................ 17-3
C–1 Internal Library versus HLI-PRC Addressing (top view of library) .................................. C-2
C–2 Tape Drive Internal Library Addressing (viewed from front of library) .......................... C-4
C–3 Bulk CAP Slot Arrays................................................................................................................ C-5
C–4 Pass-thru Port Planning Example............................................................................................ C-8
C–5 Tape Drive HLI-PRC Addressing (viewed from front of library) ...................................... C-9
C–6 Bulk CAP HLI-PRC Addressing ............................................................................................. C-9
C–7 Rotational CAP HLI-PRC Addressing.................................................................................. C-10
C–8 Physical Hardware Numbering of Tape Drive (viewed from rear of library)................ C-10
C–9 Comparison of Tape Drive Numbering (viewed from front of the library).................... C-11
D–1 Redundant Electronics Configuration Examples .................................................................. D-2
E–1 ACSLS Dual TCP/IP with Shared Subnets............................................................................ E-4
E–2 ACSLS Dual TCP/IP ................................................................................................................. E-5
E–3 ACSLS High Availability Dual TCP/IP ................................................................................. E-5
E–4 ELS/HSC Dual TCP/IP ............................................................................................................ E-6
F–1 Multi TCP/IP Connections to a Library Complex................................................................ F-2
F–2 Dual and Multi TCP/IP Connections to a Library Complex .............................................. F-2
H–1 Code 39 Barcode Standard — Letter A................................................................................... H-1
H–2 Code 39 Barcode Standard — Inter-Character Gap.............................................................. H-1
H–3 Barcode Placement Standards (T10000 and LTO)................................................................. H-3
H–4 Cartridge Label Orientation ..................................................................................................... H-6
H–5 White Area on Separate Media ID Label................................................................................ H-6
H–6 Mis-aligned Media ID Label..................................................................................................... H-7

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List of Tables
1–1 Rack Specifications .................................................................................................................... 1-7
1–2 Hubbell Connectors and Plugs (IEC 309) ........................................................................... 1-11
1–3 Circuit Breaker Ratings .......................................................................................................... 1-11
1–4 Tape Drive DC Power Supplies ............................................................................................ 1-11
1–5 Robotics DC Power Supplies................................................................................................. 1-12
1–6 SL8500 Power Specifications ................................................................................................. 1-12
2–1 Library Weights and Measures................................................................................................ 2-1
2–2 Drive Tray Weights and Measures.......................................................................................... 2-2
2–3 Tape Drive and Cartridge Weights ......................................................................................... 2-3
2–4 Total Pallet Weights for a Selected Library Configuration.................................................. 2-3
2–5 Shipping Pallets –Weights and Dimensions .......................................................................... 2-3
2–6 Component Package Weights and Dimensions .................................................................... 2-4
2–7 Overhead Clearances................................................................................................................. 2-7
2–8 Gas Limit Recommendations ................................................................................................... 2-8
2–9 Airflow Requirements (at 1atm, 22°C/72°F) ......................................................................... 2-8
2–10 Door Notch Dimensions ........................................................................................................... 2-9
2–11 Legend for Figure 2–3............................................................................................................. 2-10
2–12 Installation Tools for Tool Kit ............................................................................................... 2-13
2–13 Rack Stops Per Library........................................................................................................... 2-13
7–1 Library Partitioning Icons......................................................................................................... 7-4
14–1 SLC Reports ............................................................................................................................. 14-1
C–1 Panel Numbering for Various Library Configurations....................................................... C-7
H–1 Start and Stop Character Placement....................................................................................... H-2

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Preface
Oracle's StorageTek SL8500 modular library system is an enterprise storage solution
that provides fully automated tape-cartridge storage and retrieval. This guide
provides a general overview of the SL8500 modular tape library and covers
installation planning, configuration, and operation of the library.
Documentation Accessibility
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Accessibility Program website at
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Access to Oracle Support
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Related Documentation
Related documentation can be found at:
https://docs.oracle.com/en/storage/#tape
■SNMP Reference Guide
■SL8500 Safety and Compliance Guide
■SL8500 Security Guide
■SL8500 Licensing Information User Manual

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Release Notes
The following provides release information for Oracle’s StorageTek SL8500 library
version FRS_8.60.
What’s New in this Release
Library firmware version FRS_8.60 includes the following enhancements:
■LTO8 support
■Implemented HBK card (idcard) scan on initialization or manually through CLI.
■The library will not shutdown when the HBK grace period of 30 days expires.
Instead the library performs the following:
–Posts error alert once a day in the Status Module stating "Secure key grace
period active. 0 days left."
–Changes the overall library health to an error state (red).
–Logs the following events in syslog once a day:
*“Secure key failed and grace period expired”
*“Secure key (HBK) failed – 0 minutes in grace period”
■Implemented the ability to save and restore library configuration files using SLC
FRS_6.65 or above.
■If the Active Cell count is 0, the overall library health is set to warning. A status
alert is also posted in the Status Module.
■The need for CLN to be in the cleaning cartridge volser has been eliminated for
drive cleaning.
■Implemented automatic configuration of drive IP addresses on enterprise drives.
■Added the ability to enable the drive locate beacon from the drive status page on
SLC.
■Partitioning no longer requires a hardware activation file.
Fixes
■The library now returns cartridges to source upon completion of Media
Validations in a complex.

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Minimum Requirements for Related Software
StorageTek Library Console (SLC)
SLC FRS_6.65 is recommended for FRS_8.60.
Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS)
■ACSLS 8.4 and later supports FRS_8.51+.
■ACSLS 8.4 and later supports bulk CAP.
■ACSLS 8.4.0.3 and later supports LTO8.
Host Software Component (HSC)
The following HSC PTFs are required to support LTO6, LTO7, and LTO8 drives and
media:
■7.2 - LIH18SF
■7.3 - L1H18SG
HLI Compatibility Level Support
Bulk CAP is supported by:
■Compat level 23 on HSC
■Compat level 22 on ACSLS
StorageTek Tape Analytics (STA)
STA 2.0.3+is recommended for FRS_8.60.
SL8500 FRS_8.60 uses STA Packet Header version 1.
RoHS 2016
SL8500 FRS_8.51+ is required for RoHS 2016 cards.
MIB Version
2.18
LTO Drive Firmware Versions
The following LTO drive firmware versions have been verified in the SL8500 library.
For the drives to work correctly, ensure the drives are at the minimum versions
specified in the table below.
Drive Type Drive Firmware Version
HP Generation 3 2G L6HS
HP Generation 3 4G M6BS
HP Generation 4 H58S
HP Generation 5 I3CS
HP Generation 6 J2DS
IBM Generation 3 2G and 4G 93G0
IBM Generation 4, non-encryption 94D7

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Installing Library Firmware
If your library has FRS_8.51 or above, you can upgrade to a higher level of library
firmware using the instructions in "Upgrading Library Firmware" on page G-1.
If your library is currently running code below FRS_8.51, contact Oracle support to
upgrade code. If you want to downgrade code, contact Oracle support.
IBM Generation 4, encryption 94D7 in LDI mode with Belisarius code 2.36.23
C7QH in ADI mode with Belesarius card 4.17.18.36 and VOP 2.1
IBM Generation 5 BBNH in LDI mode with Belisarius code 2.36.23
D2AC in ADI mode with Belisarius card 4.17.18.36 and VOP 2.1
IBM Generation 6 C9T4 in LDI mode with Belisarius code 2.38.24
D2DA in ADI mode with Belisarius card 4.17.18.36 and VOP 2.1
IBM Generation 7 F980 without a Belisarius card
FA14 in ADI & LDI mode with Belisarius code 4.10.10.40 and
VOP 2.3.1
IBM Generation 8 H9E2
Drive Type Drive Firmware Version

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