Dell ML6000 User Manual

Important Information - Please read prior to rack-mounting your Dell PowerVault

Information Update

NOTE: Dell recommends upgrading existing PowerVault ML6010 CM (5U), ML6020 CM (14U), and ML6030 CM (23U)

libraries to the latest drive and library firmware. The latest firmware can be found at http://support.dell.com.

NOTE: When performing a library firmware update, please do not reboot or power cycle your library until the login

prompt appears again on the operator panel. The operator panel may be blank for up to 10 minutes during the firmware update.

Important Information About Available Library Configurations

The following paragraphs provide information about two newly available ML6000 library configurations:

• ML6030 CM plus one (1) ML6000 EM 9U Expansion Module (32U total rack height, where 1U = 1.75")

• ML6030 CM plus two (2)ML6000 EM 9U Expansion Modules (41U total)

These two library configurations are not documented in the most recent version of the

Tape Library User’s Guide

Description

The ML6000 library is designed for ease of installation, configuration, and field upgrades. The ML6000 library is built upon two

These building blocks form the basis of the following library configurations:

• ML6010 CM is a 5U Library Control Module

• ML6020 CM consists of one (1) ML6010 CM 5U Library Control Module and one (1) ML6000 EM 9U Expansion Module (14U total)

• ML6030 CM consists of one (1) ML6010 CM 5U Library Control Module and two (2) ML6000 EM 9U Expansion Modules (23U total)

In addition, the ML6030 CM configuration can now be expanded as follows:

• ML6030 CM plus one (1) ML6000 EM 9U Expansion Module (32U total)

• ML6030 CM plus two (2) ML6000 EM 9U Expansion Modules (41U total)

ML6000

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basic building blocks: the 5U Library Control Module and the 9U Expansion Module.

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Modules

ML6000 libraries are modular, and you can increase the size at any time. The three base systems for the ML6000 library are as follows:

• ML6010 CM (5U rack height)

• ML6020 CM (14U rack height)

• ML6030 CM (23U rack height)

These configurations can be scaled up by adding ML6000 EM 9U Expansion Modules to a maximum rack height of 41U. Expansion modules provide additional capacity as your storage and tape drive requirements change.

Table 1-1

scalability.

on page 2 contains information library capacity, while

Figure 1-1

on page 3 illustrates library

2005-2006

DN299

NOTE: The slot counts in this document and in the Web client and operator panel screens do not include the ten

inaccessible slots in the bottom two rows of any library configuration. For more information about these slots, see the

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unutilized slots in the topmost module of a fully-licensed 23U, 32U, or 41U configuration. For more information about these slots, see Important Configuration Information for ML6030 CM (23U) and Larger (32U and 41U) Library

Configurations on page 6.

NOTE: Libraries licensed to their full capacity have their total number of storage slots reduced by the number of

configured I/E slots. This fact is reflected in the slot counts shown in the Web client and operator panel screens. For example, an ML6010 CM that has six configured I/E slots will show 30 storage slots available. The storage slot counts in this document assume zero configured I/E station slots.

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Table 1-1. Library Capacity

on the

Documentation CD

. Slot counts also do not include the two

ML6010 CM ML6020 CM ML6030 CM ML6030 CM + 1

ML6000 EM

Maximum Storage Slots Available*

I/E Station Slots Available 0,6 0, 6, 12, 18 0,6, 12,

Maximum Drive Capacity 2 6 10 14 18

Maximum Power Supplies 2 4 6 8 10

Maximum Partitions 2 6 10 14 18

*Including I/E station slots

36 128 218 310 402

0, 6, 12, 18,

18, 24, 30

24, 30, 42

ML6030 CM + 2 ML6000 EMs

0,6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 54

Stackability

The maximum rack height of the library is 41U, which consists of a 5U Library Control Module and four ML6000 EM 9U Expansion Modules.

Figure 1-1

on page 3 illustrates the stackability of the library.

Figure 1-1. Base Systems Plus 9U Expansion Modules

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Tape Drive Support

Details about tape drive support include:

• Every library configuration must contain at least one tape drive.

• The ML6010 CM can hold a maximum of two tape drives.

• The ML6020 CM can hold a maximum of six tape drives (two in the 5U Library Control Module and four in the 9U Expansion Module).

• The ML6030 CM can hold a maximum of ten tape drives (two in the 5U Library Control Module and four in each 9U Expansion Module).

• The ML6030 CM plus one (1) ML6000 EM can hold a maximum of 14 tape drives (two in the 5U Library Control Module and four in each 9U Expansion Module).

• The ML6030 CM plus two (2) ML6000 EMs can hold a maximum of 18 tape drives (two in the 5U Library Control Module and four in each 9U Expansion Module).

Capacity-On-Demand (COD)

The ML6010 CM (5U) and ML6020 CM(14U) library configurations ship with a minimum of 36 active slots, and the ML6030 CM (23U) configuration ships with a minimum of 82 active slots. At any time, the COD feature allows you to enable the inactive storage slots within a library by using COD license keys. COD license keys are available in 46-slot increments.

Table 1-2

shows the number of licensable slots that are available in the

different library configurations.

For more information about the COD feature, see "Description" in the

User’s Guide

on the

Documentation CD

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NOTE: Libraries licensed to their full capacity have their total number of storage slots reduced by the number of

configured I/E slots. This fact is reflected in the slot counts shown on the Web client and operator panel screens. For example, an ML6010 CM that has six configured I/E slots will show 30 storage slots available. The storage slot counts in this document assume zero configured I/E station slots.

Table 1-2. Available Slots and COD Upgrades Per Configuration*

Library Configuration Minimum, Maximum

Available Slots

ML6010 CM 36, 36 36 36 NA

ML6020 CM 36, 128 36 36, 82, 128 82, 128

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ML6030 CM 82, 218 82 82, 128, 174, 218 128, 174, 218

ML6030 CM + 1 ML6000 EM

ML6030 CM + 2 ML6000 EMs

*Including I/E station slots

82, 310 82 82, 128, 174,

82, 402 82 82, 128, 174, 220,

Default Pre-Activated Slots

Available Pre-Activated Slots

220, 266, 310

266, 312, 358, 402

Available COD Slot Upgrades

128, 174, 220, 266, 310

128, 174, 220, 266, 312, 358, 402

Partitions

The maximum number of partitions that can be created is equal to the number of drives in the library.

Table 1-1

on page 2 shows the maximum number of partitions that can be created for each of the available library configurations. For more information about partitions, see “Description” in the

Library User’s Guide

on the

Documentation CD

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I/E Station Slots

Each ML6010 (5U) Library Control Module contains six I/E station slots, and each 9U Expansion Module contains 12 I/E station slots. You can choose to configure zero I/E station slots and use all slots in all I/E stations for tape cartridge storage. more information about I/E slots, see “Description” in the the

Documentation CD

Table 1-1

shows the numbers of I/E slots supported by each library configuration. For

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Setting Up Your ML6000

See

Table 1-3

NOTE: The latest firmware must be installed on the library if you are upgrading from an ML6010 CM (5U), ML6020 CM

(14U), or ML6030 CM (23U) configuration to a larger configuration. The latest firmware can be found at http://support.dell.com.

CAUTION: All libraries must be installed in a rack having a main protective earthing (grounding) terminal, and power

must be supplied via an industrial plug and socket-outlet and/or an appliance coupler complying with IEC 60309 (or an equivalent national standard) and having a protective earth (ground) conductor with a cross sectional area of at least

1.5 mm library

CAUTION: Without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies, a 5U Library Control Module weighs

approximately 58 lbs. A 9U Expansion Module, without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies, exceeds 65 lbs. To avoid serious injury, at least two people are required to safely lift the modules into position.

for references to the appropriate installation instructions for your library configuration.

(14 AWG). To ensure proper airflow and access space, Allow 60 cm (24 inches) in the front and back of the

Table 1-3. Installation Instructions

If your library configuration is: Then see these instructions in the "Installing, Removing,

ML6010 CM — a stand-alone 5U Library Control Module

ML6020 CM — one 5U Library Control Module and one 9U Expansion Module

ML6030 CM — one 5U Library Control Module and two 9U Expansion Modules

ML6030 CM + 1 ML6000 EM 9U Expansion Module

ML6030 CM + 2 ML6000 EM 9U Expansion Modules

and Replacing" chapter in the

Tape Library User’s Guide

• "Installing a Stand-Alone 5U Library Control Module"

• "Installing the Rack-mount Kit"

• "Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration"

• Installing the Rack-mount Kit

• "Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration"

• "Installing the Rack-mount Kit"

• "Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration"

• "Installing the Rack-mount Kit"

• "Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration"

• "Installing the Rack-mount Kit"

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on the

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Placement of the 5U Library Control Module

There are no restrictions on where the 5U Library Control Module can be installed in a library configuration. However, the recommended placement of the control module for library configurations up to 32U is on top of all installed 9U Expansion Modules. The recommended placement of the Library Control Module for 41U library configurations is on top of three 9U Expansion Modules and below the top 9U Expansion Module. See

Table 1-4

for the recommended location of the 5U Library Control Module and 9U Expansion Modules in each library configuration.

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Table 1-4. Placement of the 5U Library Control Module

ML6010 CM (5U) ML6020 CM (14U) ML6030 CM (23U) ML6030 CM

+ 1 ML6000 EM (32U)

cover plate NEW 9U Expansion

cover plate 5U Library Control

Module

cover plate 5U Library Control

Module

cover plate 5U Library Control

Module

5U Library Control Module

cover plate cover plate cover plate cover plate cover plate

* Recommended location for adding a 9U Expansion Module.

NEW 9U Expansion Module*

9U Expansion Module 9U Expansion Module 9U Expansion Module

NEW 9U Expansion Module*

9U Expansion Module 9U Expansion Module

NEW 9U Expansion Module*

ML6030 CM + 2 ML6000 EMs (41U)

cover plate

Module*

5U Library Control Module

9U Expansion Module

Specifications - Library Dimensions

Table 1-5

information about library specifications, see "Specifications" in the

Guide

Table 1-5. Library Dimensions

Library Configuration Rack Height Maximum Physical Height (in)

ML6010 CM 5U 8.61

ML6020 CM (5U Library Control Module + [1] 9U Expansion Module)

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ML6030 CM (5U Library Control Module + [2] 9U Expansion Modules)

ML6030 CM + 1 ML6000 EM 9U Expansion Module

ML6030 CM + 2 ML6000 EM 9U Expansion Modules

lists the physical dimensions of the library in inches (in) for all library configurations. For more

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on the

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14U 24.36

23U 40.11

32U 55.86

41U 71.86

Important Configuration Information for ML6030 CM (23U) and Larger (32U and 41U) Library Configurations

The following paragraphs document two unutilized physical storage slots in the top module of the following library configurations:

• ML6030 CM (23U)

• ML6030 CM plus one (1) ML6000 EM 9U Expansion Module (32U total)

• ML6030 CM plus two (2) ML6000 EM 9U Expansion Modules (41U total)

These two unutilized slots are not documented in the most recent version of the

Library User’s Guide

In an ML6030 CM (23U) and larger (32U or 41U) library configurations, two physical storage slots in the topmost module are not utilized by the library. These two slots (which are usable in the ML6010 CM [5U] and ML6020 CM [14U] configurations) are in the top rows of columns 4 and 5, located on the right side of the library behind the Import/Export (I/E) station (see

Figure 1-2

on page 7). The library automatically adjusts its settings without any operator intervention to ensure that no media is placed in these slots and that they are not assigned to a partition.

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Figure 1-2. The two circled slots in the top module are not available for use in the ML6030 CM (23U) and larger (32U and 41U) library configurations

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Figure 1-2

shows the Library Configuration report for an ML6030 CM (23U) library configuration. Note that in the report, the slots in the top row of columns 4 and 5 are shown as unavailable. These two slots should not be used for data or cleaning cartridges. If a tape is manually placed into one of these slots, the library will alert the user by generating a T086 Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) ticket, explaining that media has been placed in an unavailable slot.

Since these slots are usable in the ML6010 CM (5U) and ML6020 CM (14U) library configurations, users who expand their library to an ML6030 CM (23U) or larger (32U or 41U) library or who move an existing module to the top position need to export tapes from these slots. All other setting changes will occur automatically, without any operator intervention.

Bulkloading

In the ML6030 CM (23U) and larger (32U and 41U) library configurations, the slots in the top row of columns 4 and 5 in the top module on the right side of the library behind the I/E station cannot be used for any library operation (see

Figure 1-2

above). When bulkloading the ML6030 CM (23U) or larger (32U and 41U) library configuration, do not insert tape cartridges into these two slots. If a tape is bulkloaded into one of these slots, the library will alert the user by generating a T086 RAS ticket, explaining that media has been placed in an unavailable slot.

For more information on bulkloading, see "Running Your Library"

User’s Guide

on the

Documentation CD

in the

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Important Information About New and Changed Features

The following paragraphs describe several new or changed features that are not covered in the most recent version of the

Eighteen Local User Accounts

The library now supports a maximum of eighteen local user accounts (user or administrative or both), including the default administrative user account. Eighteen user sessions can be active at one time. The same user can be logged in from multiple locations.

For more information on working with user accounts, see "Configuring Your Library" in the

ML6000 Tape Library User’s Guide

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The paths to open the appropriate screens are as follows:

• From the Web client, select

• From the operator panel, select

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol

The library now supports the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). LDAP is the industry standard Internet protocol that provides centralized user account management. Enabling LDAP allows existing user accounts residing on an LDAP server to be integrated into the library's current user account management subsystem. User account information is centralized and shared by different applications, simplifying user account management tasks.

Administrative users can enable and configure LDAP. Once LDAP is enabled, users can log into the library using either LDAP or local authentication. To use LDAP authentication, a user must enter a directory service user name and password and specify an LDAP domain. To use local authentication, a user must enter only a local user name and password.

Administrative users can add, delete, and modify only local user account information, including a user’s partition access settings. The library Web client and operator panel do not allow you to create, modify, or delete user account information on an LDAP server. This must be done by the directory service provider. For more information on working with local user accounts, see "Configuring Your Library" in the

Tape Library User’s Guide

Note the following LDAP server guidelines:

• The library supports the Microsoft® Active Directory® LDAP server. Windows® Services for Unix® 2.5 is required for this support.

• The library supports user account information in the schema defined by RFC 2307. User password schemes must be encrypted using UNIX crypt. In addition, user names (uid) and passwords (userPassword) must be created using lowercase characters to be compatible with the library.

• For LDAP users with library user privileges, access to library partitions is determined by group assignment on the LDAP server. Groups must be created on the LDAP server with names that correspond to the library partition names. Users with user privileges must be assigned to these groups on the LDAP server to have access to the corresponding partitions on the library. LDAP users with administrative privileges have access to all partitions and administrative functions and do not need to be assigned to partition-related groups on the LDAP server.

• When setting up a user account in Microsoft Active Directory, make sure to populate the UNIX attributes with information. This requires all Active Directory users to be part of an NIS Domain, or have NIS Domain information entered. After entering NIS Domain information for a user, you will need to reset the user’s password.

•The

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Setup > User Management > User Accounts

Setup > Create Users

on the

Documentation CD

screen displays LDAP login options only when LDAP is enabled.

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