Quantum MC300 Prism User manual

MC300 Prism Management Card
User’s Guide
6311631-10
Ver. 10, Rel. 0

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MC300 Prism Management Card User’s Guide, 6311631-10, Ver. 10, Rel. 0, June 2003, Made in USA.
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Contents
Preface xi
Chapter 1 Prism Management Console 1
Determining the IP Address of the Library........................................1
Accessing the Prism Management Console Web Pages ...................3
Using the Prism Management Console Interface ..............................4
Home Page........................................................................................5
First Time User Account Setup ......................................................6
Accessing Online Help....................................................................6
Accessing the Quantum Web Site .................................................7
Chapter 2 PMC Server Management 9
Network Configuration Page..............................................................10
Accessing or Editing Network Configuration........................... 10
Date and Time Configuration Page ................................................... 12
Accessing Date and Time Configuration.................................... 12

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User Management Page.......................................................................13
Accessing User Management .......................................................13
Viewing User Accounts.................................................................13
Adding User Accounts..................................................................14
Deleting User Accounts.................................................................15
Utilities Page..........................................................................................16
Accessing Utilities..........................................................................16
Uploading New Software Image .................................................17
Activating a New Software Image...............................................18
Rebooting the PMC and Library..................................................19
Shutting Down the PMC...............................................................20
Chapter 3 ALERT SNMP 21
SNMP Configuration ...........................................................................21
SNMP Community Management.......................................................24
Accessing Community Management..........................................24
Viewing Existing Communities ...................................................25
Editing a Community....................................................................25
Deleting Communities ..................................................................27
Chapter 4 ALERT E-mail 29
Contact Configuration Page................................................................30
Message Configuration Page ..............................................................33
Accessing Message Configuration...............................................35
Viewing E-mail Recipients............................................................35
Adding E-mail Recipients.............................................................36
Deleting E-mail Recipients ...........................................................36
E-mail Configuration Page..................................................................37
Viewing or Changing E-mail Configuration..............................37
Sending a Test E-mail....................................................................38

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Chapter 5 ALERT Library Management 39
Library Status........................................................................................40
Accessing Library Status...............................................................40
Cartridge Movement .....................................................................43
Viewing Drive Status.....................................................................44
Library Configuration Page ................................................................ 46
Library Statistics Page..........................................................................48
Accessing Library Statistics .......................................................... 48
Service Operations Page......................................................................51
Accessing Service Operations ......................................................51
Performing Library Self-tests .......................................................52
Initializing Statistics.......................................................................52
Library Firmware Upload.............................................................53
Monitoring Configuration Page .........................................................54
Accessing Monitoring Configuration .........................................54
Setting the Monitoring Interval ................................................... 54
Generating a Weekly Status Report ............................................ 55
Event History Page...............................................................................56
Chapter 6 Fibre Channel Management 59
Cabling the FC420s to the PMC..........................................................60
Route Status...........................................................................................65
Bridge Status ......................................................................................... 67
Bridge Administration.........................................................................70
Setting the Fibre Channel Connection Mode.............................73
Setting the Fibre Channel Data Rate ...........................................73
Setting the Fibre Channel Loop ID..............................................74
Route Maps ..................................................................................... 74
Route Bridge LUN .........................................................................75
Auto Map ........................................................................................75
Options ............................................................................................76
Rebooting a Bridge ........................................................................76
Uploading Bridge Firmware ........................................................77

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Chapter 7 Getting Help 79
Appendix A Event Details Listing 81
Appendix B Battery Statements 113
Glossary 117
Index 121

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Figures
Figure 1 Prism Management Console Home Page........................4
Figure 2 Network Configuration ...................................................10
Figure 3 Date and Time Configuration .........................................12
Figure 4 User Management............................................................. 13
Figure 5 Edit Users........................................................................... 14
Figure 6 Utilities ...............................................................................17
Figure 7 Shutdown Prism Management Card .............................20
Figure 8 SNMP Configuration........................................................22
Figure 9 Community Management ...............................................24
Figure 10 Edit Community ...............................................................26
Figure 11 Contact Configuration......................................................31
Figure 12 Message Configuration.................................................... 34
Figure 13 E-mail Configuration........................................................37
Figure 14 Library Status, Part 1 ........................................................41
Figure 15 Library Status, Part 2 ........................................................42
Figure 16 Element Information ........................................................44

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Figure 17 Library Configuration, BUS ID Configuration .............46
Figure 18 Library Statistics, Part 1 ...................................................49
Figure 19 Library Statistics, Part 2 ...................................................50
Figure 20 Service Operations............................................................51
Figure 21 Monitoring Configuration ...............................................54
Figure 22 Event History.....................................................................57
Figure 23 Cabling for a Single FC420 in an ATL M1500...............61
Figure 24 Cabling for a Single FC420 in an ATL M2500...............61
Figure 25 Cabling for Three FC420s in an ATL M2500.................62
Figure 26 Cabling for Two or More FC420s in an
ATL M1500 Stack ..............................................................63
Figure 27 Cabling for Two or More FC420s in an
ATL M2500 Stack ..............................................................64
Figure 28 Route Status .......................................................................66
Figure 29 Bridge Status......................................................................68
Figure 30 Bridge Administration, Part 1 .........................................71
Figure 31 Bridge Administration, Part 2 .........................................72
Figure 32 Help.....................................................................................80

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Tables
Table 1 PMC Default Network Settings ........................................3
Table 2 Status Messages...................................................................5
Table 3 Network Configuration Fields........................................11
Table 4 SNMP Configuration Fields............................................23
Table 5 Contacts and Company Information .............................32
Table 6 Library Administrator Information ...............................32
Table 7 Message Configuration Fields ........................................34
Table 8 E-mail Configuration Fields ............................................38
Table 9 Library Status Fields.........................................................40
Table 10 Element Information Fields.............................................45
Table 11 Library Configuration Page Field Descriptions ...........47
Table 12 Route Status Descriptions................................................66
Table 13 Bridge Status Descriptions ..............................................69
Table 14 Information Events Detail, FSC Code............................82
Table 15 Information Events Detail, Tape Alert Flag.................. 94
Table 16 Warning Events Detail .....................................................95
Table 17 Information Events Detail, Tape Alert Flag.................. 99

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Table 18 Failure Events Detail ......................................................101
Table 19 Failure Events Detail ......................................................112

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Preface
This document describes the storage and management options
offered by the Prism Management Console, a Web-based interface
associated with the MC300 Prism Management Card (PMC).
Audience This document is intended for use by customers who have
purchased a Quantum ATL M-Series library and a PMC. Hereafter,
the libraries are referred to as ATL M1500 and ATL M2500.
This document assumes that the reader has a moderate level of
general computer knowledge and server systems administration
experience. This experience should include the installation of
expansion cards as well as the administration of operating
systems, Ethernet, and TCP/IP networks.
Purpose This manual describes the following PMC options:
• PMC Server Management
• ALERT E-mail
• ALERT SNMP
• ALERT Library Management
• Fibre Channel Management

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Document
Organization
The manual is organized as follows:
•Chapter 1, Prism Management Console, explains how to access
the Prism Management Console Web pages introduces the
Prism Management Console interface and Home page.
• Chapter 2, PMC Server Management, explains how to use the
PMC Server Management Web pages: Network Configuration,
Date and Time Configuration, User Management, and Utilities.
•Chapter 3, ALERT SNMP, explains how to use the ALERT
SNMP Web pages: SNMP Configuration and Community
Management.
•Chapter 4, ALERT E-mail, explains how to use the ALERT
E-mail Web pages: Contact Configuration, Message
Configuration, and E-mail Configuration.
•Chapter 5, ALERT Library Management, explains how to use
the ALERT Library Management Web pages: Library Status,
Library Configuration, Library Statistics, Service Operations,
Monitoring Configuration, and Event History.
•Chapter 6, Fibre Channel Management, explains how to use
the Fibre Channel Management Web pages: Route Status,
Bridge Status, and Bridge Administration.
•Chapter 7, Getting Help, describes the Help system available in
the Prism Management Console Web pages.
•Appendix A, Event Details Listing, lists the predefined SNMP
traps by their reporting level and provides FSC codes and
descriptions for Information, Warning, and Failure events.
•Appendix B, Battery Statements, provides regulatory
statements for the PMC.
This document concludes with a glossary and an index.
Document
Illustrations
Multiple ATL M1500 and ATL M2500 library stacks were used to
create the illustrations in this document. The Prism Management
Console screens that display on your system may vary from those
shown in this document.

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System
Requirements
The following minimum library firmware versions are required:
• Boot block version 3.00
• System code version 3.00
In addition, a network connection and browser software are
required to manage the library from a remote location.
Browser Support Internet browser software is not supplied with the PMC. You must
obtain and install a browser independently. The PMC supports the
following Internet browsers:
• Netscape™ Communicator™ 4.78 and 6.2 or later
You can download this software from
http://www.netscape.com
•Microsoft
®Internet Explorer®(IE) 5.5 or 6.0
You can download this software from
http://www.microsoft.com
Other versions of these products may be supported in future
releases of the PMC software.
Notational
Conventions
This document uses the following conventions:
Note: The PMC cannot be accessed with multiple Web browser
sessions. When performing a function, do not open a
second PMC Web browser instance.
Note: Notes emphasize important information related to the
main topic.
Caution: Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment
and are included to prevent damage to equipment.

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Related
Documents
Documents related to the PMC are shown below:
Related Quantum Documentation
Refer to the appropriate product manuals for information about
your tape drive and cartridges. Use Adobe®Acrobat®Reader®4
or higher to view the appropriate Portable Document Format
(PDF) file.
Document No. Document Title Document Description
6423001 ATL M-Series
Installation Guide
This guide explains how to
install an ATL M1500 or
ATL M2500 library.
6473004 ATL MC300 Quick
Reference Guide
This guide provides step by
step instructions for
installation of the PMC for
the ATL M-Series libraries.
6473010 ATL FC310 Quick
Reference Guide
This guide provides step by
step instructions for
installation of the Prism
FC310 Fibre Channel card
for the ATL M-Series
libraries.
6473032 ATL FC420 Quick
Reference Guide
This guide provides step by
step instructions for
installation of the Prism
FC420 Fibre Channel card
for the ATL M-Series
libraries.
6423002 ATL M-Series User’s
Guide
This guide explains how to
operate an ATL M1500 or
ATL M2500 library.
6311658 Prism SNMP
Integration Guide
This manual describes the
procedures for integrating a
Prism library with network
management software.

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SCSI-2 Specification 0
The SCSI-2 Communications Specification is the proposed
American National Standard for information systems, dated
March 9, 1990. Copies may be obtained from:
Global Engineering Documents
15 Inverness Way, East
Englewood, CO 80112
[phone] or [phone]
Contact Quantum company contacts are listed below.
Quantum Corporate Headquarters 0
To order documentation on the PMC or other products contact:
Quantum
P.O. Box 57100
Irvine, CA 92619-7100
[phone]
[phone]
Technical Publications
To comment on existing documentation send e-mail to:
[email protected]
Quantum Home Page
http://www.Quantum.com

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Customer Support
The Quantum Customer Support Department provides a 24-hour
help desk that can be reached at:
North/South America: [phone] or
[phone]
Asia/Pacific Rim: (International Code)
[phone]
Europe/Middle East/Africa: (International Code)
[phone]
Send faxes for the Customer Support Department to:
North/South America: [phone]
Asia/Pacific Rim: (International Code)
[phone]
Europe/Middle East/Africa: (International Code)
[phone]
Send e-mail for the Customer Support Department to:
North/South America: www.quantum.com/askaquestion
Asia/Pacific Rim: [email protected]
Europe/Middle East/Africa: eurohel[email protected]

MC300 Prism Management Card User’s Guide 1
Chapter 1
1Prism Management Console
The MC300 Prism Management Card (PMC) is an intelligent server
card that plugs directly into the ATL M-Series libraries and is the
enabling element for a variety of Prism options. The PMC consists
of a single-board server powered by high-performance, industry-
standard technology.
The PMC is a powerful option for existing and future functionality.
Included with the PMC is an easy-to-use, yet powerful Web-based
interface known as the Prism Management Console. It allows
authorized staff to configure and manage all Prism storage options
from behind a firewall or remotely from anywhere on the Internet.
Determining the IP Address of the Library 1
Before you can access the Prism Management Console Web pages,
you must determine the IP address of the library.
By default, the PMC card uses Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) to receive its IP address, however, you can
manually assign a static IP address.

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DHCP assigns the IP address based on the address range allowed
by the network administrator. To determine the IP address
assigned, go to the DHCP Manager window on the DHCP server.
You can also obtain this information from the library graphical
user interface (GUI) by selecting Main > QuickView > Library >
Network.
If DHCP is not available on your network, the DHCP request times
out after approximately 30 seconds. The PMC then assigns itself
the static IP address of 192.168.1.1.
In the Address field of your Web browser, type http://192.168.1.1.
This static IP address is the default address for accessing the PMC.
The Subnet Mask default is 255.255.255.0. If your subnet mask is
different, you need to set up an isolated network, access the PMC,
and modify it from the Prism Management Console to add it into
the appropriate network.
If you still have problems accessing the IP address, contact your
local system administrator for information on including the PMC
in your network.
Note: If the IP address If 192.168.x.x is already used in the
network, the PMC assigns itself the static IP address
10.0.0.x instead.
Note: In some cases, you may have to temporarily configure a
host computer’s network configuration to the IP address
192.168.1.x, where x is a number between 2 and 254.
Enter the subnet mask as 255.255.255.0.
Using your browser, enter the IP address 192.168.1.1 to
access the Prism Management Console Web pages. At
this point, change the PMC network configuration to an
appropriate IP address and subnet mask for your
network.

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Accessing the Prism Management Console Web
Pages 1
To access the Prism Management Console Web pages:
1On the host computer, open the Internet browser software.
Table 1 lists the default network settings for the PMC.
Table 1 PMC Default
Network Settings
2In the Address field of your browser, type the IP address for
the PMC.
When the correct IP address for the PMC has been entered, the
Internet browser displays the Prism Management Console
Home page (see figure 1).
Note: Internet browser software is not supplied with the
PMC. You must obtain and install this software
independently. See Browser Support on page xiii for
a list of supported Internet browsers.
Field Description
Use DHCP Enabled
Hostname PMC300-[MAC address]
Domain [local domain]
IP Address 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway [default or blank]

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Figure 1 Prism
Management Console
Home Page
Using the Prism Management Console Interface 1
The Prism Management Console interface (see figure 1) is divided
into three distinct sections:
• The Banner frame displays the Quantum logo and software
name. Clicking the Quantum logo links you to the Quantum
web site.
• The Navigation frame lists the Prism Management Console
web pages. To view a page, select its corresponding link.
Banner
Management frame
Navigation frame
Status icon
Status message