Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

Title and Copyright Information

Preface

• Documentation Accessibility

Summary of Changes

1 Introduction

• Library Features
• Software Options
• Tape Drive and Media Compatibility

2 Library Modules and Hardware

• Library Modules
  • Base Module
    • Configuration Options
    • Components
  • Drive Expansion Module
    • Configuration Options
    • Components
  • Cartridge Expansion Module
    • Configuration Options
    • Components
  • Parking Expansion Module
    • Configuration Options
  • Access Expansion Module
    • Configuration Options
• Hardware
  • Electronics Control Module
    • Command Line Interface
    • Redundant Electronics Option
  • Robotics
    • Redundant TallBot
  • Cartridge Access Ports - Rotational
  • Cartridge Access Ports - Bulk Load

3 Software and Connectivity

• Host Connectivity
  • SCSI Over Fiber Channel Connection
    • Supported Topologies
  • TCP/IP Connection
    • Dual TCP/IP Option
• Library Monitoring
  • StorageTek Library Console
  • Simple Network Management Protocol
  • Log SnapShot Feature
• Library Management Software
  • Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS)
  • Enterprise Library Software
    • Host Software Component (HSC) and Storage Management Component (SMC)
    • Virtual Tape Control System (VTCS)
    • Concurrent Disaster Recovery Test (CDRT)
  • Independent Software Vendors
• Other Storage System Solutions
  • Linear Tape File System (LTFS)
  • Virtual Storage Manager (VSM)
    • Virtual Library Extension (VLE)
  • Library Content Manager (LCM)
  • Expert Performance Reporter
  • Client System Component (CSC)
  • Extended High Performance Data Mover
  • StorageTek Tape Analytics

4 Capacity

• Physical Capacity
  • Calculating Physical Capacity Examples
    • Example 1: Base, DEM, CEMs, PEMs
    • Example 2: Base and CEM
    • Example 3: Base, DEM, CEMs, AEM
• Active Capacity
  • RealTime Growth
  • Capacity on Demand
    • Non-disruptive Capacity and Partitioning Changes

5 Power and Cooling

• Power Configurations
  • AC Power Source Options
  • Power Redundancy Options
    • N+1 power configuration (standard)
    • 2N power configuration
    • 2N+1 power configuration
• DC Power Supplies
  • Robotics Unit Power Supplies
  • Electronic Control Module Power Supplies
  • Tape Drive Power Supplies
• Calculating Tape Drive Power Supply Quantities
  • Watt Consumption Per Drive
  • Power Supplies Required for 120 VAC PDUs
  • Power Supplies Required for 240 VAC PDUs
  • Example: Calculating Required Number of Drive DC Power Supplies
• AC Power Cables
• Power Consumption
  • Calculating Total Watts, CO₂ Emissions, and Btu/hr
    • Power Consumption Example 1
    • Power Consumption Example 2
• Cooling
  • Library Electronics Control Module
  • Tape Drives
  • DC Power Supplies

6 Systems Assurance

• System Assurance Planning Meetings
• Engagement Methodology
  • Actions for Sales Personnel

7 Site Planning

• Physical Dimensions and Weights
  • Base Module
  • Drive Expansion Module
  • Cartridge and Parking Expansion Modules
  • Access Expansion Module
  • Covers, Doors, and Service Clearances
• Floor Requirements
  • Weight
    • Weight Distribution Pads
  • Floor Slope
• Fire Suppression Planning
• Cable Routing
  • AC Power Configurations and Cables
  • Library Network Cables
  • Tape Drive Cables
• Environmental Requirements
  • Power Consumption
  • Seismic or Earthquake Ratings
  • Airborne Contaminants

8 Installation Planning

• Physical Space
• Waste Disposal
• Time and Personnel
• Shipping Weights and Measures
• Pallet Double Stacking
• Installation Tools
  • Drive Tray Power-on Tool
  • Optional Power Drill
  • Installation Kits

9 Ordering

• Ordering Process
  • Hardware Activation Files
• Physical Configuration
  • Base Module (required)
  • Drive Expansion Module - Additional Drive Capacity
  • Cartridge Expansion Module - Additional Storage Capacity
  • Dual Robotics Support
    • Parking Expansion Module
    • Access Expansion Module
    • Dual TallBots
• Module Add-on Options
  • Tape Drive Arrays
  • Cartridge Access Port
    • Rotational CAP
  • Window Cartridge Array
  • Operations Panel
  • Redundant Electronics
• Activating Capacity
  • Active Capacity Permits
• Power Options
  • DC Power Supplies
  • AC Power Distribution Units (PDU)
  • AC Power Cords
• Tape Drives
  • T-Series Drives
  • LTO Drives
  • Encryption Switches and Cabling
  • Drive Tray Conversions Kits
  • Port Conversions Kits
• Cartridges and Labels
• Software Options
• Cables - Fibre Channel, ESCON, and Ethernet
  • Fiber Optic Cables
  • Ethernet Cables
• Support
  • Service Delivery Platform
  • Oracle Premier Support for Systems
  • Contacting Support

A Best Practices

• Library Configuration Planning
  • Cartridge Expansion Module
  • Parking Expansion Module
  • Access Expansion Module
  • Robotic Rails and TallBots
  • Cartridge Access Ports
  • Tape Drives
• Content Management
  • Managing Cartridges
  • Capacity on Demand
    • Non-disruptive Capacity Changes
  • Partitioning
    • Non-Disruptive Partitioning
    • Rectangular Boundaries
    • Guidelines for Partitioning
    • Planning the Data Path for Partitions
    • Host Software Precautions when Partitioning
    • Partitioning in the Performance Zone
• Networking
• Using World Wide Names
  • Tape Drive Dynamic World Wide Name
  • Using Persistent Binding
  • Using Zoning to Isolate Devices and Enhance Security

B Tape Drives and Media

• Tape Drives
  • T9840
  • T10000
  • LTO Ultrium
  • Encryption Capable Tape Drives
  • Tape Drive Comparisons
• Media
  • Media Comparisons

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
  • Biennial Tasks
• Activity and Processes

D Standards of Conformance

Glossary

Index