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Installation and User Guide

2 About This Guide Other Documents You Might Need The following documents are also available for this product. These documents can be found at www.t

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 3 2 Product Overview Tandberg StorageLibrary T40 is a compact tape cartridge library designed for secure,

4 Product Overview Channel and SCSI tape drive interfaces within the same library. LTO Fibre Channel tape drives can be directly attached to hosts o

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 5 Issue operational commands. View StorageLibrary status and information. Test StorageLibrary function

6 Product Overview Main Power Switch/ Fuse/Power Cord Connection The main power switch is located at the rear of the library on the power supply bra

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 7 Partitions Partitions are virtual sections within a library that present the appearance of multiple, se

8 Product Overview Browser Requirements The supported browsers include: Firefox version 1.0.6 and above Internet Explorer version 6.0 and above

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 9 3 Unpacking the StorageLibrary This chapter provides detailed information for preparing the library loc

10 Unpacking the StorageLibrary To unpack the StorageLibrary, follow the instructions below. 1. Carefully unpack the unit from the shipping containe

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 11 4 Installing the Library This chapter provides detailed information for installing the library hardware

ii Copyright © 2006 Tandberg Data ASA The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. This document contains prop

12 Installing the Library The library will now continue its power-on sequence. Note Keep the transport locking screws in a safe place. You will ne

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 13 Recommended mounting tools: Folding rule or tape measure Screwdriver 7 mm open-end wrench Figure 5.

14 Installing the Library Installing the Rails in a Rack Determine the proper position of the rails in the rack. Warning Consider rack stability w

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 15 Figure 8. Mounting the Rack mounting Kit to a Rack Figure 9. StorageLibrary Mounted in a Rack shows th

16 Installing the Library Figure 10. StorageLibrary Mounted in a Rack, Rear View The figure above gives a rear-end view of the StorageLibrary moun

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 17 Guidelines for Connecting the SCSI Cables 1 Before the SCSI bus cable is connected to the StorageLibrar

18 Installing the Library Figure 12. StorageLibrary Cabling (Fibre Channel) 1. Install the library in a rack or install the tabletop kit. 2. Conne

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 19 Note If the self-diagnostics and the inventory sequence are successfully completed, the green LED illu

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 21 5 Information about the Operator Interfaces The StorageLibrary has two Operator interfaces: the Front P

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide iii Table of Contents 1 About This Guide 1 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive...

22 Information about the Operator Interfaces Remote Management Interface The remote management interface is similar to the front panel interface. Th

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 23 Figure 14 Front Panel Interface Menu Tree

24 Information about the Operator Interfaces Table 2. Front Panel Interface Menu Structure Operations Setup Reports Tools Assign Media Setup Wizard

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 25 Operations Setup Reports Tools Export Media Slots + IE Slots + Cleaning Slots + Partition Assignment

26 Information about the Operator Interfaces Figure 15 Remote Management Interface Top Level Menu Tree

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 27 Table 3. Remote Management Interface Menu Structure Operations Setup Reports Tools Assign Media Setup

28 Information about the Operator Interfaces Operations Setup Reports Tools Export Media Slots + IE Slots + Cleaning Slots + Partition Assignment

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 29 Figure 16. RMI Home Screen Operator Privileges Controlling access to screens and operations within the

30 Information about the Operator Interfaces Words Commonly Used on the FPI and RMI Some of the words displayed on the FPI and RMI screens may need

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 31 The robotics status is displayed in the Map menu as the first field after the word Map. (See arrow) In

iv Contents System Power-on...

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 33 6 Configuring the Library After you have installed the hardware described in Setting up the Library Har

34 Configuring the Library Note You cannot delete the default Administrator account. You can, however, change the password. Using the Setup Wizard

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 35 Welcome - Welcomes you to the Setup Wizard. Configuring Network Settings (FPI) - Allows you to enter

36 Configuring the Library Static IP address Static default gateway Static subnet mask Enable/disable RMI interface Enable/disable RMI FW upgra

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 37 From the RMI, select Setup > License Key From the FPI, select Setup > Activate License The libr

38 Configuring the Library Caution Make sure the library has empty slots available in the cleaning slot magazine before you add more cleaning slots

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 39 From the FPI, select Setup > Partitions Reconfigure Partitions You may later need to reconfigure yo

40 Configuring the Library Set the button to read Offline to take either the physical library or a partition, depending on the current view, to an

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 41 The control path is configured with the Setup Wizard. After the initial setup of your library you can l

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide v Magazine Handling...

42 Configuring the Library Configuring RMI Password Logging in to the RMI, there is always a level of security. It is not possible to access the li

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 43 The Barcode Scan is configured with the Setup Wizard. After the initial setup of your library you can l

44 Configuring the Library Low - An error has occurred in the library, but the library is not in danger of failing. E-mail accounts configured with

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 45 7 Running the Library This chapter explains how to access and operate your library. Most of the library

46 Running the Library Importing Cartridges via I/E Slot Note You can import cartridges using the library interface or the host server software ap

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 47 Import Cartridges via Bulk Loading of Magazines Another way to import cartridges is through bulk loadin

48 Running the Library When you are unloading tape drives, be aware that only tape drives with media loaded appear. The paths to open the appropriat

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 49 Manual Clean The FPI and RMI provide menu and command selections to perform manual drive cleaning opera

50 Running the Library Removing the Magazine from the Unit The following illustration shows the correct way to remove the magazine from its bay.

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 51 Warning If the cartridge falls down, it might be damaged and data could be lost. Figure 20. Push th

vi Contents Climatic Specifications...

52 Running the Library Figure 22. The Release Tool Inserted into the Correct Hole on the Left Lower Magazine Standby Functionality On the front pa

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 53 8 Getting Status and Information Operators and Administrator can view information about the library by

54 Getting Status and Information SCSI ID <value as applicable> Fibre Channel ID <value as applicable> Fibre Topology <value as ap

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 55 Viewing Log The viewing log report provides information on library events and errors. The path to open

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 57 9 Adding, Removing and Replacing This chapter describes how to add, remove, and replace hardware within

58 Adding, Removing and Replacing Figure 23. Replacing a Power Supply Tape Drive Unit Note To make sure you do not interrupting your host system w

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 59 Permanently Removing a Tape Drive These instructions explain how to remove a tape drive that you do not

60 Adding, Removing and Replacing Figure 24. Adding, Removing or Replacing a Tape Drive

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 61 10 Updating Firmware The Administrative User can update firmware on the StorageLibrary if required. Th

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide vii Figures Figure 1. Front Panel of the StorageLibrary...

62 Updating Firmware b. Click on the Upgrade button. The upgrade process has now started. Caution After the update process starts, you must wait

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 63 From the FPI, select Tools > Drive Settings

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 65 11 Working With Cartridges and Barcodes This chapter describes how to work with cartridges and barcodes

66 Working With Cartridges and Barcodes Do not touch the tape or tape leader. Caution Do not degauss cartridges that you intend to reuse. Write-P

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 67 12 Troubleshooting The library includes advanced system monitoring and alerting mechanisms that inform

68 Troubleshooting Closing RAS Tickets After using the information in the RAS ticket to resolve your library issue, use the prompts on the screen to

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 69 RAS Ticket Display Message Description Suggested Action 6004 Drive n Tape Alert 4. Media The operation

70 Troubleshooting RAS Ticket Display Message Description Suggested Action interface. 6034 Drive n Tape Alert 34. Download Fail The firmware downloa

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 71 The following components of the library have LEDs: Library Ethernet status LED The Maintenance Menus

viii Contents Tables Table 1. Data Transfer Rates...

72 Troubleshooting Software Checking 1. Verify that the SCSI-controller can see all devices during boot sequence. If not, enter HBA-bios and check

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 73 Table 9. Troubleshooting Matrix Power with Solution Problem Solution Power Library does not power on

74 Troubleshooting Table 10. Troubleshooting Matrix Cartridge Movement with Solution Problem Solution Cartridge Movement Library does not take inve

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 75 Table 11. Troubleshooting Matrix Media with Solution Problem Solution Media Media barcode labels Mak

76 Troubleshooting Problem Solution SCSI problems Make sure that the correct host controller card is installed. Verify that the SCSI cables are no

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 77 Table 15. Troubleshooting Matrix Write or Read Issues with Solution Problem Solution Write or Read Iss

78 Troubleshooting Table 18. Troubleshooting Matrix Remote Management with Solution Problem Solution Remote Management The unit does not respond on

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 79 13 Shipping or Transporting StorageLibrary Reinserting the Transport Locking Screws If you need to mov

80 Shipping or Transporting StorageLibrary Figure 25. Transport Locking Screws Marked with Red Plastic Tab Packing the StorageLibrary If you want to

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 81 14 Specifications Tandberg StorageLibrary T40s follow the specifications described in this chapter. The

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 1 1 About This Guide This guide contains information and instructions necessary for the normal operation

82 Specifications Library Dimensions The table below lists the physical dimensions of the library in inches (in). Table 21. Library Dimensions Dimen

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 83 Power Requirements Table 23. Power Requirements Power Requirements Values Input Voltage 100 240 VAC I

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 85 15 Safety and Regulatory Information Safety Approvals This product complies with the following safety s

86 Safety and Regulatory Information Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 87 16 Approved Drive Types The following drive types are approved for use with the StorageLibrary T40: IB