Preface

This manual, the Sun StorEdge SAM-FS Storage and Archive Management Guide, describes the storage and archive management software supported in the Sun StorEdge SAM-FS 4.1 release. The Sun StorEdge SAM-FS software automatically copies files from online disk to archive media. The archive media can consist of either online disk or removable media cartridges.

The Sun StorEdge SAM-FS 4.1 release is supported on the following Sun Solaris Operating System (OS) platforms:

- Solaris 8, update 5, 7/01

- Solaris 9, update 3, 4/03

This manual is written for the system administrators who are responsible for configuring and maintaining Sun StorEdge SAM-FS software. You, the system administrator, are assumed to be knowledgeable about Solaris OS procedures, including creating accounts, performing system backups, and other basic Solaris system administration tasks.

Note - You can purchase licenses for both Sun StorEdge QFS and Sun StorEdge SAM-FS software with the intent to run the Sun StorEdge QFS file system with the storage and archive manager found in the Sun StorEdge SAM-FS software. Such a system is referred to as Sun SAM-QFS. This manual does not call out the Sun SAM-QFS configuration unless it is necessary for clarity. In this manual, you can assume that references to Sun StorEdge SAM-FS also apply to Sun SAM-QFS configurations when talking about storage and archive management. Likewise, you can assume that references to Sun StorEdge QFS also apply to Sun SAM-QFS configurations when talking about file system design and capabilities.

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How This Book Is Organized

This manual contains the following chapters:

- Chapter 1 provides overview information.

- Chapter 2 explains basic operations. The information in this chapter applies to most automated libraries and manually loaded devices.

- Chapter 3 explains how to manage cartridges in libraries with operational instructions that pertain only to that kind of library. This chapter describes these libraries and their library-specific basic operational procedures.

- Chapter 4 explains the archiving process.

- Chapter 5 explains the releasing process.

- Chapter 6 explains the staging process.

- Chapter 7 explains the recycling process.

- Chapter 8 describes upgrade procedures that are specific to Sun StorEdge SAM-FS environments.

- Chapter 9 describes advanced topics in Sun StorEdge SAM-FS operations.

The glossary defines terms used in this and other Sun StorEdge QFS and Sun StorEdge SAM-FS documentation.

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Using UNIX Commands

This document does not contain information on basic UNIX® commands and procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices. Refer to one or more of the following for this information:

- Software documentation that you received with your system

- Solaris Operating System documentation, which is at the following URL:

`http://docs.sun.com`

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Shell Prompts

TABLE P-1 shows the shell prompts that this manual uses.

TABLE P-1 Shell Prompts
Shell | Prompt
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C shell | machine-name`%`
C shell superuser | machine-name`#`
Bourne shell and Korn shell | `$`
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser | `#`

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Typographic Conventions

TABLE P-2 lists the typographic conventions used in this manual.

TABLE P-2 Typographic Conventions
Typeface or Symbol | Meaning | Examples
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`AaBbCc123` | The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output. | Edit your `.login` file. Use `ls -a` to list all files. `% You have mail`.
`AaBbCc123` | What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output. | `%` `su` `Password:`
AaBbCc123 | Book titles; new words or terms; words to be emphasized; and command line variables to be replaced with a real name or value. | Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide. These are called class options. You must be `root` to do this. To delete a file, type `rm` filename.
[ ] | In syntax, brackets indicate that an argument is optional. | `scmadm` [`-``d` sec] [`-``r` n[:n][,n]...] [`-``z`]
{ arg `|` arg } | In syntax, braces and pipes indicate that one of the arguments must be specified. | `sndradm -b` { phost `|` shost }
\ | At the end of a command line, the backslash (`\`) indicates that the command continues on the next line. | `atm90 /dev/md/rdsk/d5 \` `/dev/md/rdsk/d1`

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Related Documentation

This manual is part of a set of documents that describes the operations of the Sun StorEdge QFS and Sun StorEdge SAM-FS software products. TABLE P-3 shows the complete release 4.1 documentation set for these products.

TABLE P-3 Related Documentation
Title | Part Number
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Sun SAM-Remote Administration Guide | 816-2094-11
Sun QFS, Sun SAM-FS, and Sun SAM-QFS Disaster Recovery Guide | 816-2540-10
Sun StorEdge QFS and Sun StorEdge SAM-FS File System Administration Guide | 817-4091-10
Sun StorEdge QFS and Sun StorEdge SAM-FS Software Installation and Configuration Guide | 817-4092-10
Sun StorEdge SAM-FS Storage and Archive Management Guide | 817-4093-10
Sun StorEdge QFS and Sun StorEdge SAM-FS 4.1 Release Notes | 817-4094-10

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Accessing Sun Documentation Online

The Sun StorEdge QFS and Sun StorEdge SAM-FS software distribution includes PDF files for the documents for these products. These PDF files can be viewed from the following locations:

- At Sun`s Network Storage documentation web site.

This web site contains documentation for many storage software products.

a. To access this web site, go to the following URL:

www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/Software/Storage_Software

The Storage Software page is displayed.

b. Click on the appropriate link from the following list:

- Sun StorEdge QFS Software

- Sun StorEdge SAM-FS Software

- At `docs.sun.com`.

This web site contains documentation for Solaris and many other Sun software products.

a. To access this web site, go to the following URL:

`docs.sun.com`

The `docs.sun.com` page is displayed.

b. Find the documentation for your product by searching for one of the following products in the search box:

- Sun StorEdge QFS

- Sun StorEdge SAM-FS

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Third-Party Web Sites

Sun is not responsible for the availability of third-party web sites mentioned in this document. Sun does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials that are available on or through such sites or resources. Sun will not be responsible or liable for any actual or alleged damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services that are available on or through such sites or resources.

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Contacting Sun Technical Support

If you have technical questions about this product that are not answered in this document, go to the following web site:

`http://www.sun.com/service/contacting`

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Licensing

For information on obtaining licenses for Sun StorEdge QFS and Sun StorEdge SAM-FS software, contact your Sun sales representative or your authorized service provider (ASP).

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Diagnostics

The Sun StorEdge QFS and Sun StorEdge SAM-FS software includes the `samexplorer`(1M) script. This diagnostic script can be very useful to you and to the Sun customer support staff. This script produces a diagnostic report of the server configuration and collects log information. After the software is installed, you can access the `samexplorer`(1M) man page for more information about this script.

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Installation Assistance

For installation and configuration services, contact Sun's Enterprise Services at 1-800-USA4SUN or contact your local Enterprise Services sales representative.

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Sun Welcomes Your Comments

Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. You can submit your comments by going to the following web site:

`http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback`

Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback (Sun StorEdge SAM-FS Storage and Archive Management Guide, part number 817-4093-10).

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