XenData SXL-1000 User manual

XenData®SXL-1000 Archive System:
Getting Started
Document last updated:
November 6, 2014
Getting Started
The SXL-1000 Archive System
consists of a XenData SX-10 Archive
Appliance, an Oracle-StorageTek
SL150 library and accessories. The
SX-10 has been preconfigured for
use with the SL150 library. Please
first refer to this document for
system installation and operation
instructions.

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Contents
1. SXL-1000 Models and Pre-Configuration
2. Setup and Connection Instructions
3. System Power-On Procedure
4. System Power-Off Procedure
5. Importing and Exporting LTO Cartridges
6. LTO Drive Cleaning
7. Contacting XenData Support

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1. SXL-1000 Models and Pre-Configuration
There are six SXL-1000 models:
Model
Item Number
# LTO-6 Drives
# LTO Slots
# SL150 Expansion
Modules
SXL-1000-30/1
207190
1
30
0
SXL-1000-30/2
207185
2
30
0
SXL-1000-60/1
207189
1
60
1
SXL-1000-60/2
207170
2
60
1
SXL-1000-90/1
207188
1
90
2
SXL-1000-90/2
207171
2
90
2
The image below shows the main components of an SXL-1000-90/1 or -90/2 system, with the
XenData SX-10 Archive Appliance at the top and an SL150 library with two expansion units below.
The SX-10 connects to the SL150 library via one or two SAS cables (supplied). The system connects
to an Ethernet network via 1 GigE. There are two 1 GigE network ports on the rear of the SX-10, as
shown below. KVM or keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor connections are also available at the rear
of the SX-10. The keyboard and mouse may be via USB or PS/2 connections.

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The SXL-1000 systems are pre-configured as follows.
The Windows 7 operating system and XenData software are licensed and activated on the
SX-10. In addition, the device drivers for the SL150 are loaded on the SX-10.
The SL150 is configured with one reserve slot that is intended for a cleaning cartridge.
The SL150 web interface has the following Administrator ID and password: ‘admin’ and
‘XDpassword1’. The web interface is accessed via the NET MGT port 1 of the SL150 which
has an IP address 0f 192.168.20.5.
One network port on the SX-10 is pre-configured for connection to the SL150 web interface
with an IP address (IPv4) of 192.168.20.4. This the network port illustrated in section 2.3.
Windows Explorer configuration on the SX-10 has a Favorites Bar link which launches the
SL150 web interface.
The pre-configured network port on the SX-10 may be reconfigured for other purposes.
2. Setup and Connection Instructions
2.1 Check Packing List
Remove all components and verify against packing list.
2.2 Install the SX-10 and LTO Library in a Rack
Install the SX-10 in a 19 inch rack using the screws provided.
Setup the StorageTek SL150 Base Module and Expansion Modules as described in the
respective Setup Guides that are included in the shipping boxes.
2.3 Make Archive System Internal Connections
Connect the SX-10 to the LTO library drive(s) using the SAS cable(s), as supplied. The SAS
cable(s) may be connected to either of the 6 Gb/s SAS ports on the SX-10.
Connect the supplied green network cable from the port of the SX-10 to NET MGT port 1 of the
SL150 Library as illustrated below.

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2.4 Make External Connections
Make all I/O connections to the archive. First make network connections and connect a keyboard,
mouse and monitor or KVM. Then connect power cables to the SX-10 and LTO library.
2.5 Power-on the System
Follow the power-on procedure as described in section 3 below.
2.6 Insert a Cleaning Cartridge in Reserved Slot
Unlock the left upper magazine using the front panel and open by pulling out by hand. Carefully
attached a CLN barcode label to the cleaning cartridge and insert the cartridge into the upper and
outermost slot as illustrated below. This is the pre-configured reserved slot. Close the magazine
by pushing back in. Lock the magazine using the front panel.
2.7 Label Writable LTO Cartridges
Carefully attach barcode labels to the LTO cartridges. (Do not use the CLN barcode labels, as
these should only be used with cleaning cartridges.)
2.8 Import LTO Cartridges
Import at least one writable LTO cartridge into the library as described in Section 5.1.
2.9 Configure the SX-10 Archive Policies
The administrator defines policies that determine where files are physically stored on the digital
archive. These policies support hierarchical storage management (HSM) and automatic LTO
cartridge replication.
The SX-10 supports three main levels of storage hierarchy:
Online with one instance of a file on the 4TB disk cache and, in addition, there will
typically be one or more instances on LTO tape. In this case the file will be retrieved from
disk cache when accessed over the network.
Near-line with at least one instance of a file on an LTO cartridge within the library and no
instance on the disk cache. When a near-line file is accessed over the network, the
XenData software automatically transfers the file from LTO to disk cache. As soon as the
file transfer to disk cache commences, the file transfer over the network also starts.

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Off-line with no instance on the disk cache and one or more instances of a file on LTO
cartridges, all of which have been exported from the tape library.
Please refer to the XenData6 Server Administrator Guide provided on the SX-10 CD for detailed
instruction on how to configure these policies. The XenData6 Server Administrator Guide is also
available from the XenData web site (www.xendata.com).
2.10 Configuring the XenData Alert Module
Please refer to the Alert Module Administrator Guide for detailed instruction on how to configure
these policies. The Alert Module Administrator Guide is supplied on the SX-10 CD with the
system and is also available from the XenData web site (www.xendata.com).
Note: if you would like assistance to configure the SX-10, please contact XenData support.
Contact details are provided in section 7 below.
3. System Power-On Procedure
3.1 Power-on the tape library
The library will start to initialize and will perform an inventory scan. This operation will take
approximately 10 minutes.
3.2 Wait until the Library is Ready
Wait until the tape library has completed its inventory process and the tape library indicates that
the Library is Online.
3.3 Power on the SX-10
Power on the SX-10 archive appliance by pressing the power button on the front panel and wait
for it to boot up.
3.4 Logon
Logon to the SX-10 using the following:
Windows User Name: Admin
Windows Password: XDpassword1

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4. System Power-Off Procedure
4.1 Preparation
Ensure that all archive and restore operations have completed.
Ensure that all archive and restore operations have completed.
Ensure that there are no LTO cartridges in any of the tape drives in the tape library as
indicated by the control panel on the library. If necessary wait until the drives unload
automatically. (The XenData software, by default, will unload tape cartridges after 10 minutes
of inactivity.)
4.2 Power-Off SX-10
Power-off the SX-10 archive server using ‘Shut down’ from the Start menu. Wait until the SX-10
completes its power-off sequence.
4.3 Power-Off LTO Library
Power-off the LTO library.
5. Importing and Exporting LTO Cartridges
5.1 Importing LTO Cartridges into the Library
Ensure that the barcode labels are correctly attached to the LTO cartridges.
Use the library front panel to open the mail slot and manually insert up to 4 cartridges at a
time. Manually close the mail slot to import the cartridges.
The imported cartridges(s) will be automatically recognized by the XenData software.
5.2 Exporting LTO Cartridges from the Library
Use the XenData Management Console and select the cartridge to be exported in the left
pane of the console. Right click on the cartridge and select ‘Export’.
Repeat the above if multiple cartridges are to be exported.
Open the mail slot using the library front panel and manually remove the cartridge(s).
6. LTO Drive Cleaning
LTO drives require cleaning from time to time and this operation is performed manually when required
by an SL150 tape drive. Ensure that a cleaning cartridge is present in the tape library reserved slot,
then perform a drive clean by using the Oracle browser-based user interface. A method for inserting a
cleaning cartridge into the reserve slot is described in Section 2.6.

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7. Contacting XenData Support
XenData Americas Support Group
Phone [phone]
Email [e-mail]
Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific
XenData European Support Group
Phone [phone] (also from the USA via toll free number 1 866 742 4201)
Email [e-mail]
Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM UK time