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# A Software Requirements

This appendix outlines the levels of software, firmware, and PTFs required for various library features and storage solutions. For the most up to date version requirements refer to the to the product specific documentation library on the Oracle Technical Network.

## Software Compatibility

The table below lists the compatibility matrix for library management software. For the most up to date version requirements refer to the to the product specific documentation library on the Oracle Technical Network. Make sure the latest PTFs and PUTs are installed.

Table A-1 Library Software Compatibility Matrix

Product | Required Version (or higher)
--- | ---
ACSLS | 7.1 or higher 7.3 or higher for Redundant Electronics 8.0 and above (T10000C, IPv6 support)
ELS | 7.0 and above
ExHPDM | 6.1 or 6.2
LCM | 6.0 or 6.2
ExPR | 6.1 or 6.2
HSC LibStation 1.4.3 VTCS | 6.2 (VM only) Check for the latest PTF availability and compatibility.
VSM | 6.1 or 6.2 (includes VTCS and VTSS)
VTL, VTL Plus, VTL-V, VTL-E | 1.0 or 2.0

## ELS/HSC Requirements

The mainframe library management software requirements are listed in this section.

### HSC/ELS Support

The table below lists the support for each level of ELS/HCS.

Table A-2 HSC/ELS PTF HLI Compatibility Level Support

HSC/ELS Level | CompatLevel 20 or Below | Compat Level 21 | Compat Level 22 | Level 23 Minimum RE Support | Level 23 Enhanced RE Support | Level 23 Multi-RE Support | Level 23 Enhanced Partitioning
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
6.2 (VM only) | Level 21 PTF | L1HA4UW | L1H15DH | L1H15H9 | L1H15MF | L1H168F | L1H16EM
7.0 (MVS only) | Level 21 PTF | L1H14UY | L1H15DJ | L1H15HB | L1H15MH | L1H168H | L1H16EO
7.1(MVS only) | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | L1H168I | L1H16EP

Level 23 Minimum RE support

- Allows a customer to connect to one SL8500 RE library in an ACS string.

- The single connected RE library can be switched through the HSC switch command, but other libraries in a string can only be switched through SLConsole.

Level 23 Enhanced RE support

- Allows a customer to connect to one SL8500 RE library in an ACS string.

- All RE libraries can be switched through HSC switch command.

- Can support up to 32 TPC/IP connections in an ACS string (LMU ADDR change).

- Other enhancements include:

  - Dual TCP/IP support

  - Display ACS acs-id to display all RE connections

  - Auto CAP recovery after a switch

  - Support for 64 read in-transit cartridges during cartridge recovery

Level 23 Multi RE support

- Allows a customer to connect to multiple SL8500 RE libraries in an ACS string up to 32 TCP/IP connections.

- Includes the same functionality as the Enhanced RE support.

Level 23 Single SL8500 Enhanced Partitioning

- Support for up to 8 partitions

- Allows a customer to add or remove library resources (transports, cell magazines, and CAPs) of a partition

### Virtual Storage Manager

The virtual tape control system (VTCS) software resides on the host operating system in the same address space as HSC. VTCS 6.0.0+ is preferred and HSC 6.0+ is the minimum version required.

## ACSLS Requirements

The following lists the requirements to support ACSLS:

- ACSLS 7.1 or higher is required for support (with PTF-809236).

- A TCP/IP connection is needed to connect the server to the library.

- There are no required configuration changes for ACSLS to function.

- For library firmware 6.x or later, ACSLS 7.3.1 or 8.0.2 is needed to insure ACSLS will automatically bring LSMs back online after a library outage.

For version specific requirements, refer to the ACSLS Product Information document for the specific version of ACSLS. This document can be found in the ACSLS product documentation library on the Oracle Technical Network.

## AS/400 Configuration Requirements

Requirements for AS/400 to function as another type of management software to control the SL8500 library include:

- RMLS/CSC must be at 1.3.0.

  RMLS/CSC is the client component of ACSLS that runs on the AS/400. It performs the mounts, dismounts, enters, and ejects on the AS/400. This product integrates into the tape management systems for the AS/400. The tape management systems that RMLS/CSC integrates with are: IBM/BRMS, HelpSystems/RobotSave, and LXI/MMS.

- OS/400 must be at V5R2.

  OS/400 is the operating system that runs on an AS/400 and the iSeries platform. (iSeries is interchangeable with AS/400.)

- ACSLS only supports TCP/IP communications to RMLS/CSC.

- SNA (Systems Network Architecture) is not supported.

## Independent Software Vendors

For the most current versions and compatibility refer to the independent software vendor website and documentation, or check with a Oracle representative and application vendor to make sure the selected solution is supported.

Table A-3 Independent Software Vendors

Backup Application | Solaris | IBM AIX | HP-UX | Microsoft Windows | Linux Red Hat | Linux SUSE
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
EMC NetWorker 7.3/7.4/7.5+ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes
Tivoli Storage Manager 5.5.1/6+ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes
Symantec Netbackup 6.0/6.5/7+ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes
CA BrightStor 11.5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes
CA ArcServe 16+ | N/A | N/A | YN/A | Yes | N/A | N/A
HP Data Protector 5.5/6.0+ | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A
Quest NetVault 8.2+ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes
SAM-FS 5.2 | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A

The table below lists supported ISVs.

Table A-4 Supported Independent Software Vendors

ISV | Platform Supported
--- | ---
CA BrightStor, Enterprise Backup | Windows, Solaris , AIX, HP-UX
CA ARCserve | Windows, Solaris
EMC NetWorker | Windows, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, Linux
Tivoli Storage Manager | Windows, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, Linux
Symantec NetBackup | Windows, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, Linux

The table below lists Tier 1 and Tier 2 partners.

Table A-5 Tier 1 and Tier 2 Partners

Tier 1 | Tier 2
--- | ---
Symantec NetBackup | CommVault Galaxy
Symantec Backup Exec | StorNext
EMC NetWorker | Quest NetVault
Tivoli Storage Manager | Atempo Time Navigator
HP DataProtector | ASM (Windows/Sun)
CA BrightStor, Enterprise Backup | Syncsort Backup Express
CA ARCserve (No ACSLS Support) |

## Partitioning Requirements

Requirements for enhanced partitioning in the SL8500 library include:

- SL8500 firmware FRS_7.0x or higher

- SL Console at Version FRS_5.5x or higher

- ACSLS 7.3.1 or 8.0.2 maintenance levels

- ACSLS HA 8

- NCS (NearLine Control Solution) Version 6.2

- HSC (MVS) Version 6.2 with required PTFs

- HSC (VM) Version 6.2 with required PTFs

- VSM (Virtual Storage Module) all supported versions

- ExPR (Expert Performance Reported) with PTF L1E025H

- LCM (Library Content Manager)

  - Version 6.0 with PTF L1L00F6,

  - Version 6.1 (none),

  - Version 6.2 with PTF L1L00F7

Hosts without the latest level of software (ACSLS or HSC) or without the latest maintenance will not be able to manage a partitioned ACS online.

Always refer to My Oracle Support (MOS) for the latest versions of software and firmware and the Oracle Technology Network (OTN) for the latest versions of the documentation

Note: Software and firmware levels can be downloaded and ready in advance of activation. When the time and window is available, these codes can be activated. This preparation can limit down time of the library and operating system.