Quantum PX500 Series Instruction Manual

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Release Notes
Product Scalar 50® and PX5xx® V51
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Date August 2008
Contents 0
Purpose of This Release ................................................................................................ 1
New Features and Enhancements............................................................................... 2
Compatibility Matrix..................................................................................................... 2
Resolved Issues .............................................................................................................. 3
Known Issues ................................................................................................................. 6
Documentation............................................................................................................... 7
Contacting Quantum..................................................................................................... 8
Purpose of This Release 0
Scalar 50 and PX5xx (V51) includes several new features and enhancements that
extend its capabilities. These release notes describe these new features and
enhancements, as well as currently known issues and issues that were resolved
for this release of the product. These notes also provide drive and auxiliary
firmware compatibility information. Visit http://www.quantum.com for additional
information about Scalar 50 and PX5xx and previous releases.

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2 New Features and Enhancements
New Features and Enhancements 0
• Scalar 50 and PX5xx (V51) includes the following feature for this new product launch.
Caution: With the release of firmware V51, the media changer’s Fibre Channel
(FC) World Wide Port Name (WWPN) has been changed to be
consistent with other Quantum Scalar libraries and FC target devices.
In the prior firmware release, the WWPN was equal to the World Wide
Node Name (WWNN). In V51 the WWPN is now a value of one
greater than the WWNN. The media changer’s World Wide Port Name
value is reported on the Remote Management Pages under Setup ->
SCSI/Fibre -> Connectivity/Fibre. When upgrading from a prior
firmware revision, this change may result in library not being
available to the host in FC SAN configurations that employ persistent
binding and/or zoning in FC switch(es). An update to persistent
bindings settings or rezoning of the FC switch(es) may be required.
• Added support for the HP LTO-4 Half Height tape drive (SAS).
Compatibility Matrix 0
The following table provides information about library and tape drive firmware
compatibility with Scalar 50 and PX5xx (V51) This information is current as of the
publication date of these release notes.
Scalar 50 Compatibility Matrix 0
Component Firmware Version
Library Firmware V51
TC2201 iSCSI Bridge 6.1.30
Drive Types
Quantum DLT-S4 (SCSI) V42
Quantum DLT-S4 (Fibre) V42
HP LTO-3 (SCSI) G63Z
HP LTO-3 (Fibre) L63Z
HP LTO-4 (SCSI) B44Z
HP LTO-4 (Fibre) H44Z
HP LTO-4 HH (SAS) U25Z

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Resolved Issues 3
PX5xx Compatibility Matrix 0
Component Firmware Version
Library Firmware V51
FC1202 Fibre Channel bridge 5.6.2h
Drive Types
Quantum SDLT 320 V96
Quantum SDLT 600 (SCSI) V53
Quantum SDLT 600 (Fibre) V53
Quantum DLT-S4 (SCSI) V42
HP LTO-2 (SCSI) F6CZ
HP LTO-3 (SCSI) G63Z
HP LTO-3 (Fibre) L63Z
Resolved Issues 0
This release of Scalar 50 and PX5xx (V51) firmware resolved the following issues:
Quantum LTO-3 HH (SCSI) V20766316-900
Quantum LTO-3 HH (Fibre) V20776316-700
Change
Request
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Description
PCR 3929 Failure B50B on PX502 during Z diagnostic test (di test 7).
PCR 4576 Improve message if user hits remove when no partition selected/available.
PCR 4691 Retrieval of FA logs should require the library to be offline.
PCR 4697 Queued SCSI Unit Attentions are not always returned to all affected initiators.
PCR 4739 No critical event was generated when there was a failure to read the RTC which caused the
Remote Management Pages and logging to be out of sync.
PCR 9575 Add Tape Alert log to FA log similar to the SuperLoader3 and PX720 (logs TA's per media).
PCR 9592 Modify Library code to recognize additional drive SCSI status messages.
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PCR 14723 If there is a miss-match between the Cartridge Memory (CM) and the element type or
barcode, the system will accept the element type.
PCR 14724 Address issues found in Cartridge Memory (CM) reads resulting in invalid densities after
the drive is swapped.
PCR 14733 SR: 355614 With a bad tape drive, failing unload is taking 45 minutes and it should be 16 minutes.
PCR 16219 Improved the error message reported in the Remote Management Pages when the pass-
through elevator test has stopped with an error.
PCR 17100 The Remote Management Pages do not reflect the library online state correctly (Java
version 6 issue).
PCR 17370 State and Drive Activity fields always display unknown.
PCR 17725 SR: 777244 Public SNMP community cannot be removed.
PCR 17847 SCSI Inquiry does not return the library serial number once a partition is named.
PCR 18206 SR: 798660 The library Remote Management Pages/ Setup SCSI/Fibre does not report the correct
status.
PCR 19001 The Healthtest does not fail but logs a B506 event in the hard que.
PCR 19032 Add a test to move a cartridge from the top to the bottom of a library stack (and back)
PCR 19033 A Failed move to the Lower Pass-thru leaves the unit stuck in a Moving state.
PCR 19034 Remote Management Pages: Allow more than 15 chars in the Find Media ID area.
PCR 19037 Add specific text to failed get cartridge events.
PCR 19041 Improved media handling in the pass-through.
PCR 19042 Add an SNMP and E-mail event to inform user of a Host Reserve on the library.
PCR 19043 The OCP does not notify that the tape drive updated has completed when downgrade
finishes.
PCR 19044 OCP: Drive operation screen is not correctly updated after drive power off.
PCR 19045 Prevents the Pass-through Elevator and the Hand can becoming FULL at the same time
when moving tape cartridges from the Remote Management Pages
PCR 19051 The left door is opening up during power-on on some PX502 backplanes.
PCR 19096 Improve message if a user hits remove when no partition is selected/available.
PCR 19116 The WWNN need to be unique for each partition like SN - Networker autoconfig fails.
PCR 19185 Configuration of partitions is allowed (when it shouldn't be) with a Parallel SCSI or iSCSI
library.
PCR 19258 SR: 818050 The library goes into an unexpected error state and the date and time are incorrect.
PCR 19288 SR: 815106 Allow the library to configure drives if drive found after the configuration process.
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PCR 19295 The pass-through calibration has been improved.
PCR 19345 In a partitioned system, from the host interface, you can move a tape in the gripper from
one partition to a second partition.
PCR 19373 No UA queued following library offline/online transition (nFC only).
PCR 19387 The Hardware Status page is reporting half-height tape drive installation incorrectly.
PCR 19449 The format of the serial number on the OCP has been improved.
PCR 19510 CDB's are not rejected when the link bit is set in control byte.
PCR 19543 When a Fibre Channel switch is attached to a FC Scalar 50, the WWNN and WWPN are
identical.
PCR 19603 Setup Wizard creates a partition with invalid elements.
PCR 19635 Setup Wizard Configuring SCSI devices panel is not wrapping all windows with Mozilla
firefox.
PCR 19636 The Setup Wizard must not include setting up partition options for parallel SCSI and
bridged SCSI hosted systems.
PCR 19674 Persistent reserve out register service action doesn't enforce APTPL bit
PCR 19676 Reservation conflict status returned to host with a valid I_T nexus registration following
library power cycle with APTPL bit set.
PCR 19852 Warn user that reconfiguring slave as a standalone will remove the partitioning
configuration
PCR 19858 A perpetual java loop is entered when an operation is attempted requiring the library to go
offline.
PCR 19973 Tape stuck in jammed pass-thru is reported in both hands.
PCR 20083 Pass-thru slot 2 calibration may be incorrect.
PCR 20084 Add optional TA's: cooling fan (0x1B) and power supply (0x1C).
PCR 20119 OCP Fibre Channel tape drive and media changer configuration does not work.
PCR 20126 28/01 Unit attention presented to host when the I/E load port door is initially opened
instead of only when closed.
PCR 20151 Capacity on Demand (COD) should be disabled, all units set to full capacity.
PCR 20171 Source element address may become corrupted in a stacked system.
PCR 20193 Doors enable default should be changed to enabled.
PCR 20212 The library shouldn’t clear tape alerts when only the Log Sense header is requested because
it prevents the host from seeing the actual state of the library.
Change
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Known Issues 0
This release of Scalar 50 and PX5xx (V51) firmware has the following known issues:
Change
Request
Number
Service
Request
Number
Description Workaround
PCR 17460 When logging in through service telnet
port, the first login always fails.
This only occurs with some telnet clients. This
will be corrected in future releases of library
firmware.
PCR 18082 False power supply and power supply
fan critical events may be logged on
rare occasions.
This will be corrected in future releases of
library firmware.
PCR 19087 OCP/Remote Management Pages: A
method is needed to unlock the doors
when a host goes down leaving the
doors in a locked state.
Restart the backup application and unlock
resources. This is a usability change that will be
addressed in a future release.
PCR 19090 The number of event fields on the OCP
should match what the customer is able
to view (critical, warning, and
information).
This will be corrected in future releases of
library firmware.
PCR 19188 Remote Management Pages: The drive
firmware update does not refresh to the
new firmware version once the update
completes. It requires a power cycle to
update.
To display the correct drive firmware version
after an update on the Remote Management
Pages, the customer will need to power cycle
the library.
PCR 19242 Log Sense page 07 (Last N Error Events)
doesn’t work as reported in the
Software Interface Guide.
This will be corrected in future releases of
library firmware.
PCR 19853 The drive firmware update through the
Remote Management Pages sometimes
fails.
Try the procedure again, if it still fails use the
primary port connection to update drive
firmware.
PCR 19997 During a I/E column port operation, if
Release Magazine is selected from OCP
and tapes are moved around, the library
can fail after the door closes and a re-
scan occurs.
If load ports are being accessed, do not attempt
to release the magazine. This will be corrected
in future releases of library firmware

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Documentation 0
Scalar 50 Documentation 0The following documents are currently available for the Scalar 50 (V51).
81-81767 A01 Scalar 50 Quick Start Guide
81-81768 A01 Scalar 50 User’s Guide
81-81769 A01 Scalar 50 Tape Drive Installation Instructions
81-81770 A01 Scalar 50 Tape Drive Replacement Instructions
81-81771 A01 Scalar 50 Magazine Upgrade/Exchange Instructions
81-81772 A01 Scalar 50 Chassis Repacking Instructions
81-81793 A01 Scalar 50 Power Supply Upgrade Instructions
81-81359 A01 TC2201 User’s Guide
6311658 A01 SNMP Integration Guide
81-81289 A01 Software Interface Guide
To order a copy of the source code covered by the Open Source License, contact the
Quantum Technical Assistance Center. Refer to Contacting Quantum below.
PCR 20130 The User password is rejected if it
contains “_”.
Do not attempt to use “_” with a user password.
Instead, use another non-alphanumeric
character in its place. This will be corrected in
future releases of library firmware.
PCR 20354 A drive log download from a Quantum
LTO-3 HH tape drive can cause a brief
loss of communication to the remote
management pages. The library status
icon will change to Communication
Down.
This is only a temporary loss of communication
(30 seconds to 2 minutes). After that time, the
communication to the remote management
pages will return. This will be corrected in
future releases of library firmware.
Document Number Document Title
Change
Request
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Service
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Description Workaround

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PX5xx Documentation 0The following documents are currently available for the PX5xx and Scalar 50 (V51).
81-81292 B01 PX502 Quick Start Guide
81-81290 B01 PX500 Series User’s Guide
81-81304 A01 PX500 Series Tape Drive Installation Instructions
81-81303 A01 PX500 Series Tape Drive Replacement Instructions
81-81379 A01 PX500 Series Power Supply Upgrade Instructions
81-81357 A01 PX500 Series Tape Magazine Upgrade Instructions
81-81453 A01 PX502 Chassis Repacking Instructions
81-81354 A01 FC1202 User’s Guide
81-81359 A01 TC2201 User’s Guide
6311658 A01 SNMP Integration Guide
81-81802 A01 Firmware Upgrade Instructions for Stacked
Libraries
81-81289 A01 Software Interface Guide
To order a copy of the source code coveredby the Open Source License, contact the
Quantum Technical Assistance Center. Refer to Contacting Quantum below.
Contacting Quantum 0
More information about this product is available on the Service and Support website at
www.quantum.com/support. The Service and Support Website contains a collection of
information, including answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). You can also access
software, firmware, and drivers through this site.
For further assistance, or if training is desired, contact Quantum:
Quantum Technical Assistance
Center in the USA:
[phone]
For additional contact information: www.quantum.com/support
To open a Service Request: www.quantum.com/esupport
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