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StorageTek SL3000 User's Guide
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Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Title and Copyright Information
Preface
Documentation Accessibility
Conventions
Summary of Changes
1
Introduction
2
StorageTek Library Console
SLConsole Modes
Download the SLConsole Media Pack
SLConsole Screen Display
Modifying the Screen Layout
Synchronizing the SL Console With the Controller Database
Library Configuration Updates
SLConsole Help
SLConsole Reports
Report Types
User Management
User IDs
Passwords
Change a User Password
SLConsole Login
Automatic Logout
SLConsole Logoff
Web-launched SLConsole
Security Considerations
Client Requirements
Log in to the Web-launched SLConsole
Log in to the Web-launched SLConsole Using an Icon
Standalone SLConsole
Security Considerations
Installation Requirements
Install the Standalone SLConsole
Log in to the Standalone SLConsole
Local Operator Panel
Virtual Keypad
Log in to the Local Operator Panel
Touch Screen Calibration
Re-calibrate the Local Operator Panel
Reset the Local Operator Panel Calibration
3
Hardware Activation Files
Oracle Hardware Activation Files
Legacy Hardware Activation Files
Hardware Activation File Installation Overview
Download a New Hardware Activation File
Install a New Hardware Activation File on the Target Library
Delete a Hardware Activation File
Display Current Hardware Activation Files
Display the Feature Audit Log
4
Capacity Activation
Configuring Active Capacity
HLI Connections
Adding Active Capacity
Removing Active Capacity
FC-SCSI Connections
Orphaned Cartridges
Capacity Icons in SLConsole
Capacity Activation Tasks
Modify Active Storage Regions
Display Active Cells Report
Display Active Cell Detail
5
Library Partitioning
Partitioning CAPs
HLI Hosts
Configuration Changes in HLI Partitions
HLI CAP Reservations
CAP Auto Enter Mode
CAP States
FC-SCSI Hosts
Configuration Changes in FC-SCSI Partitions
FC-SCSI CAP Associations
CAP States
Deleting the Partitioning Feature
Hardware Changes to a Partitioned Library
Partitioning Icons in SLConsole
Library Partitioning
Instructions Tab - Prepare for Partitioning
Summary Tab - Add, Delete, or Modify a Partition
Add a Partition
Delete a Partition
Modify a Partition
Module Map & Design Tabs - Design a Partition
Commit Tab - Confirm Partitioning Changes
Reports Tab - Generate Partitioning Reports
Current Partition Definitions Tab
CAP Operational Tasks
Enter/Eject Cartridges for FC-SCSI Partition with Shared CAP
Override a CAP Reservation
6
Library Management
Library and Device Status
Upgrade Library Firmware
Download Code to the Library Controller
Activate Code on the Library Controller
Special Library Configuration Options
Display Library Information
Display Library Status
Display Library Properties
Library Reports
Search a Library Report
Save Library Report Data to a File
Display Library Statistics Reports
Display Library Power Supply Information
Generate Library Diagnostic Files
Transfer the Library MIB File
Generate and Transfer the Library Log Snapshot File
Clear Library Status Alerts
Perform a Library Self-Test
Reboot the Library
Place the Library Online or Offline
Place the Library Offline
Bring the Library Online
Bring the Drives Online
Change the Library Interface Type (Non-Partitioned Libraries)
Audits
Physical Audit
Audit the Entire Library
Audit a Range of Cells
Verified Audit
7
Redundant Electronics
Requirements
Redundant Electronics Overview
Automatic Failover
Manual Failover
Connections
Firmware Upgrades
Controller Card Status
LEDs
SLConsole Status
Display Redundant Electronics Information
Manual Redundant Electronics Switch
8
CAP Management
CAP Modes and States
CAP States
CAP Priorities for FC-SCSI Hosts
AEM Operations
Display CAP and AEM Safety Door Information
Display CAP Status and Properties
Display AEM Safety Door Status and Properties
Lock/Unlock a CAP or AEM
Change the CAP Assignment Mode for an FC-SCSI Library
Perform CAP Self-Test
Change CAP Online/Offline Status
9
Drive Management
Drive Cleaning
Host-Managed Cleaning
Library Auto Clean
Manual Cleaning
Display Cleaning Cartridges
Configure Library Auto Clean
Define Warning Thresholds (Library Auto Clean Only)
Import/Export Cleaning Cartridges (Library Auto Clean Only)
Import Cleaning Cartridges
Export Cleaning Cartridges
Display Drive Information
Display the Drive and Drive Media Reports
Configure the Drive Tray Serial Numbers
Change a Drive Online/Offline Status
Perform a Drive Self-Test
10
Cartridge Management
Cartridge Types
Cartridge Labels
Configure Cartridge Barcode Presentation (FC-SCSI only)
Resolving Orphaned Cartridges
Display Cartridge Information
Locating Cartridges
Locate a Cartridge by vol-id
Locate a Cartridge by Address
Moving Cartridges (Recovery Moves)
Move a Cartridge by Vol-id or Specified Location
Entering Cartridges
Ejecting Cartridges
Import/Export Diagnostic Cartridges
Import Diagnostic Cartridges
Export Diagnostic Cartridges
Cartridge Handling
Inspecting a Cartridge
Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior
Storing Cartridges
Apply a Label to a Cartridge
11
Robot and Safety Door Management
AEM Safety Door Overview
Reboot an AEM Safety Door
TallBot Overview
SCSI FastLoad Feature
Configure SCSI FastLoad Feature
Display Robot Information
Change Robot Online/Offline Status
Perform a Robot Self-Test
Robot Diagnostic Moves
Define a Diagnostic Move
Manage Diagnostic Move Definitions
Save a Diagnostic Move
Start a Diagnostic Move
Monitor and Control Open Diagnostic Moves
12
SLConsole Diagnostics and Utilities
Library and Device Self-Tests
Diagnostic Support Information
Troubleshooting
Library Events
Event Monitors
Event Codes Reference
Activity Code
Result Code
Severity
Request Identifier
Create an Event Monitor
Display an Event Monitor
Spool Event Monitor Data to a File
Display Multiple Monitors
Display Device Status or Result Code
13
Manual Operations
Modes of Operation
Safety Precautions when Entering the Library
Door Interlocks
Servo Power Interrupt
Mechanical Door Releases
Powering the Library On or Off
Power Off the Library
Power On the Library
Accessing the Main Door and AEM Door
Open the Main Door
Close and Lock the Main Door
Open AEM Door for Emergency Access
Close AEM Access Door
A
Library Addressing
CenterLine
Internal Firmware
HLI-PRC
Tape Drives and CAPs
FC-SCSI Element Numbering
Default Capacity Assignment
User Defined—Non-Partitioned Capacity Assignment
User Defined—Partitioned Capacity Assignment
Default SCSI Storage Element Numbering Scheme
Default SCSI Data Transfer Element Numbering Scheme
Element Numbering Examples
Default Numbering
User-Defined Numbering
Comparison of Addressing Schemes
Tape Drive Numbering
Hardware Numbering
Internal Firmware
HLI-PRC
Addressing of Components—CAPs and Robots
Cartridge Access Ports - Internal Firmware
Rotational CAPs
AEM CAPs
Cartridge Access Ports - HLI
Rotational CAPs
AEM CAPs
Robots - Internal Firmware
B
Wall Diagrams
Reserved System Slots
Module Identification Block
Special Labels
Wall Diagrams
C
Controlling Contaminants
Environmental Contaminants
Required Air Quality Levels
Contaminant Properties and Sources
Operator Activity
Hardware Movement
Outside Air
Stored Items
Outside Influences
Cleaning Activity
Contaminant Effects
Physical Interference
Corrosive Failure
Shorts
Thermal Failure
Room Conditions
Exposure Points
Filtration
Positive Pressurization and Ventilation
Cleaning Procedures and Equipment
Daily Tasks
Weekly Tasks
Quarterly Tasks
Bi-Annual Tasks
Activity and Processes
Glossary
Index