Dell PowerVault TL1000 User Manual

Dell PowerVault TL1000 Tape Autoloader

User's Guide

Dell PowerVault TL1000 Tape Autoloader

User's Guide

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Contents

Read this first ............iii

Contacting Dell .............iii

Figures ..............vii

Tables ...............ix

Safety and environmental notices . . . xi

Safety notices ..............xi

Laser safety and compliance.........xii

Performing the safety inspection procedure....xii

Rack safety ..............xiii

Preface ..............xv

Chapter 1. Product description ....1-1

Front panel ..............1-2

Cartridge magazine ...........1-4

Rear panel ..............1-5

Bar code reader .............1-6

SAS host interface ............1-6

Encryption ..............1-6

Supported Internet Protocols ........1-7

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

messaging ..............1-7

Network Time Protocol ..........1-7

Ultrium tape drives ...........1-8

Media ................1-8

Logical Unit Number (LUN) scanning .....1-9

Location coordinates and element addresses . . . 1-9

Library specifications ..........1-10

Product environment ..........1-11

Supported device drivers .........1-12

Chapter 4. Operations ........4-1

The Operator Panel ...........4-3

Monitoring the library .........4-3

Managing the library ..........4-4

Configuring the library .........4-9

Servicing the library ..........4-14

The Web User Interface ..........4-16

Monitoring the library .........4-17

Managing the library .........4-20

Configuring the library .........4-23

Servicing the library ..........4-34

Chapter 5. Media ..........5-1

Data cartridges .............5-2

Cartridge compatibility .........5-3

Write once, read many (WORM) cartridges . . . 5-3

WORM media ............5-3

Data security on WORM media ......5-4

WORM media errors ..........5-4

Requirements for WORM capability .....5-4

Cleaning cartridge ............5-4

Bar code labels .............5-5

Guidelines for the use of bar code labels . . . 5-6

Write-Protect switch ...........5-6

Cartridge care and handling ........5-7

Provide training ...........5-7

Ensure proper packaging ........5-8

Provide proper acclimation and environmental

conditions .............5-8

Perform a thorough inspection.......5-9

Handle the cartridge carefully .......5-9

Examples of cartridge problems ......5-10

Environmental and shipping specifications for

tape cartridges .............5-10

Chapter 2. User interfaces ......2-1

Operator Panel .............2-1

Web User Interface............2-5

Chapter 3. Installation and

configuration............3-1

Choosing a location ...........3-1

Installing in a rack ............3-2

Removing the accessor locking screw .....3-7

Attaching the library to a server .......3-8

Configuring the library ..........3-10

Configuring your library with the Web User

Interface ..............3-11

Configuring your library with the Operator

Panel ...............3-24

Populating the library with cartridges .....3-27

Verifying library and drive operation .....3-28

Taking the Library Online .........3-29

Registering for support notification ......3-29

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting .....6-1

How the library reports problems.......6-1

Library error message content ........6-2

Diagnosing a problem ..........6-3

Isolating problems ............6-6

Installation and configuration problems.....6-8

Interpreting front panel LEDs ........6-8

Reseating cables ............6-10

Emailing logs .............6-10

Chapter 7. Service procedures ....7-1

ITDT-DCR..............7-1

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Chapter 8. Removal and replacement

procedures ............8-1

Required tools .............8-1

Replacing a defective cartridge magazine ....8-1

Unlocking the cartridge magazine manually . . . 8-1

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Appendix A. Error codes ......A-1

Library error codes ...........A-1

Drive error codes ...........A-11

Web User Interface error messages ......A-11

Trap definitions (types) .........A-14

Library sense data ............C-1

Tape drive sense data ..........C-3

Appendix D. Library Configuration

Form ...............D-1

Appendix B. TapeAlert flags .....B-1

TapeAlert flags supported by the library ....B-1

TapeAlert flags supported by the Ultrium tape

drive ................B-3

Appendix C. Sense data .......C-1

Sense Key definitions...........C-1

Accessibility ............E-1

Glossary .............F-1

Index ...............X-1

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Figures

1-1. TL1000 Tape Autoloader .......1-1

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1-2. Front panel components .......1-2

1-3. Cartridge Magazine .........1-4

1-4. Cartridge magazine (top view) .....1-4

1-5. Rear panel components........1-5

1-6. Ultrium half-high tape drive ......1-8

1-7. Location coordinates ........1-10

2-1. Operator Panel components ......2-1

2-2. Library ready screen ........2-4

2-3. Password entry screen ........2-4

2-4. Screen elements ..........2-5

2-5. Confirmation screen .........2-5

2-6. Java security warning message .....2-6

2-7. Login page ............2-6

2-8. User account window ........2-7

2-9. Superuser account window ......2-7

2-10. Administrator account window .....2-8

3-1. Rack mount screw locations for front and

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rear vertical rails ..........3-3

3-2. Attaching the front brackets to the library

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chassis .............3-4

3-3. Attaching the rear brackets to the rails 3-4

3-4. Creating the rail assemblies ......3-5

3-5. Installing the rail assemblies ......3-6

3-6. Securing the front of the library in the rack 3-6
3-7. Securing the rear of the library in the rack 3-7
3-8. The cables at the rear of the library 3-7

3-9. accessor locking screw ........3-8

3-10. Interface cable connection .......3-8

3-11. Java security warning message .....3-12

3-12. Web User Interface login screen 3-13

3-13. System summary .........3-13

3-14. Logical library mode settings .....3-14

3-15. Cartridge assignment settings .....3-15

3-16. Network settings .........3-16

3-17. Date and time settings .......3-17

3-18. Encryption settings.........3-18

3-19. Encryption enabled settings ......3-19

3-20. Email notifications .........3-20

3-21. Trap notifications .........3-21

3-22. Trap list settings .........3-22

3-23. SNMPv3 user list settings ......3-22

3-24. User access settings ........3-23

3-25. Add User dialog .........3-23

3-26. Save configuration .........3-24

3-27. Cartridge release gate ........3-27

3-28. Cartridge orientation ........3-28

4-1. Operator Panel top menus

4-2. Configuration settings ........4-3

4-3. Current information .........4-4

4-4. Firmware revision .........4-4

4-5. Unlock I/O station command .....4-4

4-6. I/O station unlocked ........4-5

4-7. Unlock magazine command ......4-5

4-8. Move cartridge command .......4-6

4-9. Unload command .........4-6

......4-3

4-10. Clean Drive command ........4-6

4-11. Inventory command.........4-7

4-12. Online/Offline command .......4-7

4-13. Move to Ship Position command ....4-7

4-14. Reboot Drive command .......4-8

4-15. Reboot Library command .......4-8

4-16. Logout command .........4-8

4-17. Auto Cleaning settings ........4-9

4-18. Active slot count settings .......4-9

4-19. Library access mode settings .....4-10

4-20. Date and time settings .......4-11

4-21. Network settings .........4-12

4-22. Operator Panel settings .......4-13

4-23. Factory default settings .......4-13

4-24. Error status menu .........4-14

4-25. Run Library Verify command .....4-14

4-26. Drive diagnostic procedures......4-15

4-27. Web User Interface menu ......4-16

4-28. System Summary screen .......4-17

4-29. Library Map screen ........4-18

4-30. Move Cartridges screen .......4-20

4-31. Unload Drive screen ........4-21

4-32. Clean Drive screen .........4-21

4-33. Library State screen ........4-21

4-34. Inventory screen .........4-22

4-35. Inventory progress bar .......4-22

4-36. Unlock magazine .........4-22

4-37. User Access screen .........4-23

4-38. Physical library settings screen .....4-24

4-39. Logical library settings screen .....4-24

4-40. Network settings screen .......4-26

4-41. Encryption settings screen
4-42. Encryption settings enabled screen 4-28

4-43. Date and time settings screen .....4-28

4-44. Email settings screen ........4-30

4-45. SNMP settings screen ........4-31

4-46. Save/Restore configuration with cookies 4-33

4-47. Save/Restore screen ........4-33

4-48. Operator interventions screen .....4-34

4-49. View Library Logs screen ......4-35

4-50. Traces screen ...........4-36

4-51. Download Drive Logs screen .....4-36

4-52. Download Library Logs screen .....4-37

4-53. Reset library and drive screen .....4-37

4-54. Firmware Update screen .......4-38

4-55. Usage Statistics screen........4-39

5-1. The LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge ....5-1

5-2. Ultrium data and WORM tape cartridges 5-4
5-3. Sample bar code label on the LTO Ultrium 6

Tape Cartridge ..........5-6

5-4. Setting the write-protect switch .....5-7

5-5. Double-boxing tape cartridges for shipping 5-8
5-6. Checking for gaps in the seams of a

cartridge ............5-9

6-1. Front panel LEDs .........6-8

8-1. Cartridge magazine lock release access hole 8-2

......4-27

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Tables

1. Class I Laser Product ........xii

1-1. Data capacity and recording format 1-2
1-2. Front panel component descriptions 1-2
1-3. Rear panel component descriptions 1-5
1-4. Ultrium data and cleaning cartridge

compatibility with Ultrium tape drive . . . 1-9

1-5. Physical specifications ........1-10

1-6. Electrical specifications .......1-10

1-7. Environmental specifications .....1-10

1-8. Operational specifications ......1-11

1-9. Acoustical specifications .......1-11

2-1. Operator Panel component descriptions 2-1

3-1. Location criteria ..........3-1

3-2. Default library configuration settings 3-10

5-1. Cartridge types and colors ......5-2

5-2. Cartridge Data Capacity and Recording

Formats .............5-2

5-3. Nominal cartridge life: Load/unload cycles 5-3
5-4. Ultrium data cartridge compatibility with

Ultrium tape drive .........5-3

5-5. Cartridges and VOLSERs compatible with

the Ultrium Tape Drives .......5-5

5-6. Location of the write-protect switch 5-7
5-7. Environment for operating, storing, and

shipping the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge . 5-10

6-1. Front Panel LED indicators ......6-9

A-1. Library error codes .........A-1

A-2. Drive error codes .........A-11

A-3. Web user error messages ......A-11

A-4. Trap list ............A-14

B-1. TapeAlert flags supported by the library B-1
B-2. TapeAlert flags supported by the Ultrium

tape drive ............B-3

C-1. Sense key definitions ........C-1

C-2. Library sense data .........C-1

C-3. Ultrium Tape drive sense data .....C-3

C-4. Ultrium Tape drive sense data - Bytes 12

and13.............C-4

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Safety and environmental notices

Safety notices and environmental notices for this product are shown and described.

Safety notices

Observe the safety notices when this product is used. These safety notices contain
danger and caution notices. These notices are sometimes accompanied by symbols
that represent the severity of the safety condition.

Most danger or caution notices contain a reference number (Dxxx or Cxxx).

The sections that follow define each type of safety notice and give examples.

Danger notice

A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely
hazardous to people. A lightning bolt symbol always accompanies a danger notice
to represent a dangerous electrical condition. A sample danger notice follows:

DANGER: An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place
hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that
attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure
that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical
shock. (D004)

Caution notice

A caution notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to
people because of some existing condition, or to a potentially dangerous situation
that might develop because of some unsafe practice. A caution notice can be
accompanied by one of several symbols:

If the symbol is... It means...

A hazardous electrical condition with less severity than
electrical danger.

A hazardous condition that is not represented by other
safety symbols.

This product contains a Class II laser. Do not stare into the
beam. (C029) Laser symbols are always accompanied by the
classification of the laser as defined by the U. S.
Department of Health and Human Services (for example,
Class I, Class II).

A hazardous condition due to mechanical movement in or
around the product.

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If the symbol is... It means...

Laser safety and compliance

Table 1. Class I Laser Product

The library might contain a laser assembly that complies with the performance
standards set by the US Food and Drug Administration for a Class I laser
product. Class I laser products do not emit hazardous laser radiation. The
library has the necessary protective housing and scanning safeguards to ensure
that laser radiation is inaccessible during operation or is within Class I limits.
External safety agencies have reviewed the library and have obtained approvals
to the latest standards as they apply.

This part or unit is heavy but has a weight smaller than 18
kg (39.7 lb). Use care when lifting, removing, or installing
this part or unit. (C008)

A hazardous condition due to the unit's susceptibility to
electrostatic discharge.

Performing the safety inspection procedure

Before you service the unit, complete the following safety inspection procedure.

1. Stop all activity between the host and the library’s tape drive.

2. Turn off the power to the library by switching the Power button on the rear of

the tape library to the Off position.

3. Disconnect the tape drive’s SAS cable.

4. Unplug the library’s power cord from the electrical outlet and the library’s

power supply unit.

5. Check the library’s power cords for damage, such as a pinched, cut, or frayed

cord.

6. Check the tape drive’s SAS cable for damage.

7. Check the cover of the library for sharp edges, damage, or alterations that

expose its internal parts.

8. Check the cover of the library for proper fit. It should be in place and secure.

9. Check the product label at the rear of the library to make sure that it matches

the voltage at your outlet.

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Rack safety

The following general safety information must be used for all rack mounted
devices.

DANGER

v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.

v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.

v To avoid hazardous conditions because of uneven mechanical loading,

always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
Always install servers and optional devices, starting from the bottom
of the rack cabinet.

v Rack mounted devices are not to be used as a shelf or workspace. Do

not place any object on top of rack mounted devices.

v Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to

disconnect all power cords in the rack cabinet before you service any
device in the rack cabinet.

v Connect all devices that are installed in a rack cabinet to power

devices installed in the same rack cabinet. Do not plug a power cord
from a device that is installed in one rack cabinet into a power device
that is installed in a different rack cabinet.

v An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired might place hazardous

voltage on the metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to
the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the
outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.

CAUTION:

(R001)

v Do not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient

temperatures might exceed the manufacturer's recommended ambient
temperature for all your rack mounted devices.

v Do not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is compromised.

Ensure that air flow is not blocked or reduced on any side, front, or
back of a unit that is used for air flow through the unit.

v Consideration must be given to the connection of the equipment to

the supply circuit so that overloading of the circuits does not
compromise the supply wiring or overcurrent protection. To provide
the correct power connection to a rack, refer to the rating labels on the
equipment in the rack to determine the total power requirement of the
supply circuit.

v (For sliding drawers) Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature

if the rack stabilizer brackets are not attached to the rack. Do not pull
out more than one drawer at a time. The rack might become unstable
if you pull out more than one drawer at a time.

v (For fixed drawers) This drawer is a fixed drawer and must not be

moved for servicing unless specified by the manufacturer. Attempting
to move the drawer partially or out of the rack might cause the rack
to become unstable or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack.

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CAUTION:

Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet
improves rack stability during relocation. Follow these general
guidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a
room or building:

v Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment,

starting at the top of the rack cabinet. When possible, restore the rack
cabinet to the configuration of the rack cabinet as you received it. If
this configuration is not known, you must do the following:

– Remove all devices in the 32U position and above.

– Ensure that the heaviest devices are installed in the bottom of the

rack cabinet.

– Ensure that there are no empty U-levels between devices that are

installed in the rack cabinet below the 32U level.

v If the rack cabinet you are relocating is part of a suite of rack cabinets,

detach the rack cabinet from the suite.

v Inspect the route that you plan to take to eliminate potential hazards.

v Verify that the route that you choose can support the weight of the

loaded rack cabinet. Refer to the documentation that comes with your
rack cabinet for the weight of a loaded rack cabinet.

v Verify that all door openings are at least 760 x 2032 mm (30 x 80 in.).

v Ensure that all devices, shelves, drawers, doors, and cables are secure.

v Ensure that the four leveling pads are raised to their highest position.

v Ensure that there is no stabilizer bracket that is installed on the rack

cabinet during movement.

v Do not use a ramp that is inclined at more than 10 degrees.

v When the rack cabinet is in the new location:

– Lower the four leveling pads.

– Install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.

– If you removed any devices from the rack cabinet, repopulate the

rack cabinet from the lowest position to the highest position.

v If a long-distance relocation is required, restore the rack cabinet to the

configuration of the rack cabinet as you received it. Pack the rack
cabinet in the original packaging material, or equivalent. Also, lower
the leveling pads to raise the casters off the pallet and bolt the rack
cabinet to the pallet.

(R002)

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Preface

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This manual contains information and instructions necessary for the setup,
operation, and servicing of the Dell™PowerVault™TL1000 Tape Library.

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Chapter 1. Product description

“Front panel” on page 1-2

“Cartridge magazine” on page 1-4

“Rear panel” on page 1-5

“Bar code reader” on page 1-6

“SAS host interface” on page 1-6

“Encryption” on page 1-6

“Supported Internet Protocols” on page 1-7

“Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) messaging” on page 1-7

“Network Time Protocol” on page 1-7

“Ultrium tape drives” on page 1-8

“Media” on page 1-8

“Logical Unit Number (LUN) scanning” on page 1-9

“Location coordinates and element addresses” on page 1-9

“Library specifications” on page 1-10

“Product environment” on page 1-11

“Supported device drivers” on page 1-12

Figure 1-1. TL1000 Tape Autoloader

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The Dell™PowerVault™TL1000 Tape Autoloader provides compact, high-capacity,
low-cost solutions for simple, unattended data backup. The library has a compact
1U form factor with easy access to tape cartridges with a removable magazine. The

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TL1000 Tape Autoloader is an external stand-alone or rack-mountable unit that
incorporates an Ultrium 6 Half-High Tape Drive (Model S6H), Ultrium 5 Half-High

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Tape Drive (Model S5H), or Ultrium 4 Half-High Tape Drive (Model S4H). It is
equipped with a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) host adapter attachment that has a
data transfer rate of up to 6.0 Gbps.

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The TL1000 Tape Autoloader has a 10-position removable cartridge magazine,
providing a maximum of 9 data cartridge positions, or a maximum of 8 data
cartridge positions with a configurable 1-slot I/O station. One position is reserved
as the tape drive exchange position and can be accessed by the library only. Tape

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cartridges that are supported in the TL1000 Tape Autoloader include the 2500 GB
native physical capacity LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge (Ultrium 6), 1500 GB native
physical capacity LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge (Ultrium 5), 800 GB native physical
capacity LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge (Ultrium 4), 400 GB Tape Cartridge (Ultrium

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3), 200 GB Tape Cartridge (Ultrium 2), and WORM (Ultrium 6, Ultrium 5, Ultrium

4). The library data storage capacity can be further increased by using hardware
compression.

Table 1-1. Data capacity and recording format

Type Native Data Capacity Recording Format

Ultrium 6 2500 GB (6250 GB at 2.5:1

compression)

Ultrium 5 1500 GB (3000 GB at 2:1

compression)

Ultrium 4 800 GB (1600 GB at 2:1

compression)

Ultrium 3 400 GB (800 GB at 2:1

compression)

Ultrium 2 200 GB (400 GB at 2:1

compression)

Ultrium 1 100 GB (200 GB at 2:1

compression)

Reads and writes data on
2176 tracks, 16 tracks at a
time.

Reads and writes data on
1280 tracks, 16 tracks at a
time.

Reads and writes data on 896
tracks, 16 tracks at a time.

Reads and writes data on 704
tracks, 16 tracks at a time.

Reads and writes data on 512
tracks, 8 tracks at a time.

Reads and writes data on 384
tracks, 8 tracks at a time.

Figure 1-2. Front panel components

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Table 1-2. Front panel component descriptions

Number Component Description

1 Operator Panel The Operator Panel features a monochrome

2 Control keys The control keys are located to the right of the

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16-character LCD graphic display that is on the
front of the library. Library operations and
service functions are completed from this screen.

The Web User Interface offers some of the same
functionality as the Operator Panel with a web
browser for remote access to the library. For
information about the Operator Panel and the
Web User Interface, see Chapter 2, “User
interfaces,” on page 2-1.

Operator Panel LCD display on the front of the
library.

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Table 1-2. Front panel component descriptions (continued)

Number Component Description

3 Cartridge magazine The tape library has a single cartridge magazine

that can hold up to 9 data cartridges, or 8 data
cartridges with a 1-slot I/O station. See
Figure 1-3 on page 1-4.

Column 5/Tier 1 in the cartridge magazine can
be configured as a 1-slot I/O station. Column
5/Tier 2 in the cartridge magazine is reserved
for the exchange position and can be accessed by
the library only. The I/O station is used to
import and export cartridges without
interrupting normal library operation. Beginning
with Column 4, a minimum of one column can
be reserved for cleaning cartridges. Cleaning
cartridges are used to clean the tape drive heads.
For configuration details, see Chapter 3,
“Installation and configuration,” on page 3-1.

4 Cartridge magazine

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5 Air vents These vents draw cooler air into the library

Emergency cartridge magazine lock release.
When the I/O station is locked, insert a large,
straightened paper clip twice or hold the paper
clip in place while the cartridge magazine slides
past the I/O station lock.

enclosure and allow warm air to escape which
helps keep the library at a normal operating
temperature.

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Cartridge magazine

Column 5

Tier 2

Column 4

Tier 2

Column 3

Tier 2

Column 4

Tier 1

Column 2

Tier 2

Column 3

Tier 1

Column 1

Tier 2

Column 2

Tier 1

Column 1

Tier 1

1

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Figure 1-3. Cartridge Magazine

1 Cartridge locations as they appear

Figure 1-4 shows the cartridge location label 1 and ruler 2 that appears on the
cartridge magazine. The ruler provides an indication of the distance, when the
magazine is opened or withdrawn, to the end of the magazine before it clears the
front edge of the library. To prevent dropping the magazine, support both ends of
the magazine before it clears the front edge of the library.

Column 5

Tier 1

in the Library Map.
Note: These labels are for reference
only and do not display on the
magazine.

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2 Cartridge magazine
3 Magazine handle

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Figure 1-4. Cartridge magazine (top view)

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Figure 1-5. Rear panel components

Table 1-3. Rear panel component descriptions

Number Component Description

1 Power connector The library connects to a 110/220 volt ac power

2 Power switch The library is powered ON when the power supply

3 SAS host interface

4 Ethernet port This port is used to connect the library to a network.

5 Accessor locking screw The accessor locking screw is used to lock the

6 Air vent These vents allow air to escape from the power

connector

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supply.

switch on the rear panel is ON (|). The library has no
independent power switch on the front panel.

Serial-attached SCSI host interface cable connection.
The Ultrium 4, 5, and 6 SAS drives use the SFF-8088
connection at the drive end and SFF-8088 or SFF-8470
at the host adapter end.

accessor in place during transportation.
Important: Remove the accessor locking screw before
the library is powered ON.

supply and tape drive sled.

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Bar code reader

SAS host interface

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Encryption

The bar code reader is a part of the library accessor. The bar code reader reads
each cartridge bar code label that identifies the types of cartridge magazines and
tape drive that is installed in the library. It also provides inventory feedback to the
host application, Operator Panel, and Web User Interface. The library stores the
customized inventory data in memory. Library firmware supportsa6or
8-character volume serial number (VOLSER) on the bar code label on the tape
cartridge.

The Ultrium 4, Ultrium 5, and Ultrium 6 Half-High Tape Drives support the Serial
Attached SCSI (SAS) interface. The SFF-8088 SAS connector on the Ultrium 4,
Ultrium 5, and Ultrium 6 is compatible with SAS-1 or SAS-2 cables.

A drive with a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface is linked directly to controllers.
SAS is a performance improvement over traditional SCSI. SAS enables multiple
devices (up to 128) of different sizes and types to connect simultaneously with
thinner and longer cables. Its full-duplex signal transmission supports 6.0 Gb/s
(S4H, S5H, and S6H). In addition, the TL1000 Tape Autoloader is hot-plugged, if
necessary. SAS drives can auto-negotiate speed.

The LTO Ultrium 6, Ultrium 5, and Ultrium 4 Tape Drives support host
Application Managed Encryption (AME) with T10 encryption methods, for SAS
drives. Data encryption is supported by LTO Ultrium 6, Ultrium 5, and Ultrium 4
Data Cartridges only.

Note: Application Managed Encryption (AME) does not require a key.

The encryption enabled drive contains the necessary hardware and firmware to
encrypt and decrypt host tape application data. Encryption policy and encryption
keys are provided by the host application or host server. A drive digital certificate
is installed at manufacturing time. Each drive receives a unique serial number and
certificate. The T10 application validates each drive instance by checking the
drive’s digital certificate.

The LTO Ultrium encryption environment is complex and requires knowledge
beyond that of product trained Service Support Representatives (SSRs). The
Encryption function on tape drives (desktop, stand-alone, and within libraries) is
configured and managed by the customer. In some instances, SSRs are required to
enable encryption at a hardware level when service access or service password
controlled access is required. Customer setup support is by Field Technical Sales
Support (FTSS), customer documentation, and software support for encryption
software problems. Customer 'how to' support is also provided by way of support
line contract.

The encryption-capable library firmware allows the user to select None or
Application Managed encryption from the Web User Interface. The factory default
is None.

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Supported Internet Protocols

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The TL1000 Tape Autoloader supports the Internet protocols:

v IPv4

v IPv6

To learn more about IPv4, visit http://www.iana.org/. To learn more about IPv6,
visit http://www.ipv6.org/..

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) messaging

Occasionally, the library might encounter a situation that you want to know about,
such as an open magazine or a fault that causes the library to stop. The library
provides a standard TCP/IP protocol called Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP) to send alerts about conditions (such as need for operator intervention)
over a TCP/IP LAN network to an SNMP monitoring station. These alerts are
called SNMP traps. With the information supplied in each SNMP trap, the
monitoring station (together with customer-supplied software) can alert operations
personnel of possible problems or operator interventions that occur.

SNMP traps

SNMP Traps are alerts or status messages that can be collected, monitored, and
used to proactively manage attached libraries with SNMP protocol with the SNMP
monitoring stations. In summary, each trap provides the following information:

v Product Identification such as product name, description, manufacturer, model

number, firmware level, and the URL that the trap is designated for.

v Product Status such as the severity of the trap, status (current and previous) and

the time the trap occurred.

v Library State (physical device status) such as identification and status of devices

that is monitored. It would include enclosure, power supply, controller,
magazine status, drive count, cartridge slot count, and I/O station count. Also
included would be certain library statistics, and where appropriate, the fault FSC
(fault symptom code) including the severity and description of that fault.

v Drive Status such as the identification of each drive in the library, firmware

level, serial number, and other address and status information.

v Trap Definitions such as library status change, open magazine, I/O accessed,

hard fault information, requests to clean the drive, excessive retries, and
returning to normal operations.

v SNMP MIBs: The library's Management Information Base (MIB) contains units

of information that specifically describe an aspect of the system, such as the
system name, hardware number, or communications configuration. When with

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SNMP to monitor your TL1000 Tape Autoloader, make sure that the TL1000 MIB
file is loaded on your SNMP monitoring station. SNMP traps are sent to the
SNMP monitoring stations that are defined for your library (see “Configuring
SNMP trap notifications” on page 4-31).

Network Time Protocol

NTP is an Internet standard protocol that assures accurate synchronization of
computer clock times in a network of computers. Running as a continuous
background client program on a computer, NTP sends periodic time requests to a
server, obtaining server time stamps, and with them to adjust the client’s clock.

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Ultrium tape drives

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Figure 1-6. Ultrium half-high tape drive

The TL1000 Tape Autoloader supports the Ultrium 4 (S4H), Ultrium 5 (S5H), and
Ultrium 6 (S6H) half-high tape drives.

The Ultrium 4, Ultrium 5, and Ultrium 6 half-high tape drives support the Serial
Attached SCSI (SAS) interface. They have one Mini-SAS (SFF-8088) connector.

Speed matching

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To improve system performance, the Ultrium 4, Ultrium 5, and Ultrium 6 Tape
Drives use a technique that is called speed matching to dynamically adjust its
native (uncompressed) data rate to the slower data rate of the attached server.

Channel calibration

The channel calibration feature of the Ultrium 4, Ultrium 5, and Ultrium 6 Tape
Drives customizes each read/write data channel for optimum performance. The
customization enables compensation for variations in the recording channel
transfer function, media characteristics, and read/write head characteristics.

Power management

The Ultrium 4, Ultrium 5, and Ultrium 6 Tape Drives feature a power management
function. This function controls the drive’s electronics so that part of the electronics
completely turns OFF when circuit functions are not needed for the drive’s
operation.

The TL1000 Tape Autoloader uses Ultrium tape cartridges that provide up to
2500-GB native capacity (up to 6250 GB with 2.5:1 hardware data compression) for
Ultrium 6 tape drives, 1500-GB native capacity (up to 3000 GB with 2:1 hardware
data compression) for Ultrium 5 tape drives, and 800-GB native capacity (up to
1600 GB with 2:1 hardware data compression) for Ultrium 4 tape drives.

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Table 1-4. Ultrium data and cleaning cartridge compatibility with Ultrium tape drive

Ultrium

Tape Drive

Ultrium 6 Read/Write Read/Write Read only

Ultrium 5 Read/Write Read/Write Read only

Ultrium 4 Read/Write Read/Write Read only

Ultrium 3 Read/Write Read/Write Read only

Ultrium 2 Read/Write Read/Write

Ultrium 1 Read/Write

2500 GB

(Ultrium 6)

1500 GB

(Ultrium 5)

LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges

800 GB

(Ultrium 4)

400 GB

(Ultrium 3)

200 GB

(Ultrium 2)

100 GB

(Ultrium 1)

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Note: The TL1000 Tape Autoloader supports the Ultrium 4 (S4H), Ultrium 5 (S5H),

and Ultrium 6 (S6H) Tape Drives only.

For more information about media compatibility, see Chapter 5, “Media,” on page
5-1.

Logical Unit Number (LUN) scanning

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The TL1000 Tape Autoloader uses a single SCSI ID and dual LUNs to control the
tape drive (LUN 0) and library accessor (LUN 1). The library requires a Host Bus
adapter (HBA) that supports LUN scanning. If it is not enabled, your host system
cannot scan beyond LUN 0 and fails to detect the library. It sees only the tape
drive.

Important: Some HBAs, such as RAID controllers, do not support LUN scanning.

Location coordinates and element addresses

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The TL1000 Tape Autoloader incorporates patented high-density (HD) slot
technology, which allows multiple cartridges to be stored in a tiered architecture.
The depth of a cartridge location in a high-density slot is known as a tier.
High-density slots are designed to contain multiple cartridges in Tiers 1 and 2.

Note: Each column has a spring-loaded mechanism that pushes a tape cartridge

into Tier 1 when it is the only cartridge in that column. A single cartridge in
a column takes on the Tier 2 element address even though it is physically in
Tier 1.

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Front Rear

Reserved slot

Column 5

Tier 2

Column 5

Tier 1

Figure 1-7. Location coordinates

A storage element address is assigned to each cartridge at the time the cartridge is
inserted. Storage element addresses range from 4097 to 4105 (0x1001 to 0x1009)
when the I/O station is not enabled, and from 4097 to 4104 (0x1001 to 0x1008)
when the I/O station is enabled.

Library specifications

Table 1-5. Physical specifications

Front panel width (chassis/bezel) 445 mm (17.52 in.)/483 mm (19.02 in.)

Depth 850 mm (33.46 in.)

Height 44 mm (1.73 in.)

Weight (library only) 13 kg (28.66 lbs)

Column 4

Tier 2

Column 4

Tier 1

Column 3

Tier 2

Column 3

Tier 1

Column 2

Tier 2

Column 2

Tier 1

Accessor

Column 1

Tier 2

Column 1

Tier 1

Drive

Parameter Measurement

Table 1-6. Electrical specifications

Parameter Measurement

Voltage 100 - 240 Vac. (4.0 to 1.5 A)

Frequency 50 - 60 Hz

Power consumption 110 W

For more information about installation specifications, see Chapter 3, “Installation
and configuration,” on page 3-1.

Table 1-7. Environmental specifications

Parameter Operating (see Note) Storage Shipping

Temperature

Temperature
variation

10-38°C(50-100

10 °C/hour
(maximum)

Relative humidity 20 - 80% 10 - 90% 10 - 90%

Wet bulb temperature

26 °C (78.8 °F)

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°F)

maximum

1 - 60 °C (34 - 140 °F)

10 °C/hour
(maximum)

29 °C (84 °F)

maximum

-40 to 60 °C (-40 to
140 °F)

10 °C/hour
(maximum)

29 °C (84 °F)

maximum

Table 1-7. Environmental specifications (continued)

Parameter Operating (see Note) Storage Shipping

Altitude (meters) 0 - 2,500 0 - 2,500 0 - 2,500

Note: The operating environment of the library must not conflict with the media storage
requirements. The library can operate at elevated temperatures for an extended period.
However, the temperature might shorten the useful life of media that is stored in the
library. If media is stored in the library for more than 10 hours, the storage temperature
requirements for media are met. It is assumed that media stored in the library is
approximately 2 degrees above ambient temperature when the library is powered ON.

Table 1-8. Operational specifications

Parameter Model S6H Model S5H Model S4H

Maximum storage
capacity

Maximum number of
data cartridges

Drive types Ultrium 6 Half High Ultrium 5 Half High Ultrium 4 Half High

Sustained native data
transfer rate

Interface 6 Gb/s SAS 3 Gb/s SAS

Note: The Ultrium 4 Half-High tape drive in S4H libraries that are manufactured after
March 2011 support 6.0 Gb/s and a sustained native data rate of 120 Gb/s.

22.5 TB (56.2 TB with

2.5:1 compression)

9 (including an optional I/O Station)

160 MB/s (320 MB/s

with 2:1

compression)

13.5 TB (27 TB with
2:1 compression)

140 MB/s (280 MB/s

with 2:1

compression)

7.2 TB (14.4 TB with
2:1 compression)

120 MB/s (240 MB/s

with 2:1

compression)

Table 1-9. Acoustical specifications

Idling acoustical noise sound power level
LwAD in Bels (1 Bel = 10 dB)

Maximum acoustical noise sound power
level LwAD in Bels (1 Bel = 10 dB)

Product environment

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The TL1000 Tape Autoloader is designed to operate in a general business
environment.

The library meets the acoustical requirements for general business area category
2D. Category 2D states that the library can be installed a minimum of 4 m (13 ft.)
from a permanent work station.

To allow for service access, install the library a minimum of 0.9 m (3 ft.) from all
obstacles.

The library is a precision computer peripheral device. To ensure maximum
longevity of your library, locate the library away from dust, dirt, and airborne
particulates, as follows:

v Keep the library away from high-traffic areas, especially if the floor is carpeted.

Parameter Measurement

6.6

6.8

Carpeting harbors dust and walking on the carpet can cause the carpet fibers
and the dust to become airborne.

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v Keep the library out of printer and copier rooms because of toner and paper

dust. Additionally, do not store paper supplies next to the library.

v Keep the library away from moving air caused by doorways, open windows,

fans, and air conditioners.

Ensure that the machine covers are always kept closed to minimize any
contamination from airborne particles.

Supported device drivers

Device drivers enable the drive to interact with various servers. For applications
that use device drivers, see the application’s documentation to determine which
drivers to use.

Note: If you do not have Internet access and you need information about device

drivers, contact your sales representative.

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Chapter 2. User interfaces

“Operator Panel”

“Web User Interface” on page 2-5

The library has a local interface, the Operator Panel, and a remote Web User
Interface (UI).

The Operator Panel is on the front of the library and allows users to work locally
on the library. The Web User Interface allows users and administrators to view and
perform some library functions from remote sites.

The Web User Interface is implemented as a Java
browser from any PC on the network. The Java Applet requires that Java 1.5.0 or
higher is installed on your host computer for full functionality, and is best viewed
with Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher. Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher is required for
IPv6.

Operator Panel

The Operator Panel is on the front bezel of the library. The Operator Panel displays
library information and menu commands that are used to run library management
functions in response to the control keys on the right of the LCD display.

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Applet that runs in a web

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Figure 2-1. Operator Panel components

Table 2-1. Operator Panel component descriptions

Number Component Description

1 LCD display 16-character LCD graphic display

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2 Up key (Δ) Button that is used to navigate upward (↑) through the menu

3 Down key (∇) Button that is used to navigate downward (↓) through the

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8

1

9

items

menu items

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3

4

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Table 2-1. Operator Panel component descriptions (continued)

Number Component Description

4 Cancel key Button that is used to cancel a user action and return to the

last menu item

5 Enter key Button that is used to display a submenu or to select a user

action

6 Ready/Activity

LED

7 Clean Drive

LED

8 Attention LED Amber LED lit when a cartridge is incompatible with the

9 Error LED Amber LED lit when there is an unrecoverable library or

Green LED lit when the unit is powered ON. The LED
flashes when there is any library activity or the library is
offline.

Amber LED lit when the drive needs cleaning. The LED
turns OFF after the drive is cleaned successfully.

drive, marginal, or invalid. The LED turns OFF when the
media is removed from the drive. The LED might also be lit
when there is a power supply problem.

drive failure. The corresponding error message displays on
the LCD display.

The Operator Panel operates in two basic modes:

v User Interaction mode - Mode that is employed when a user is pushing keys on

the Operator Panel.

v System Driven mode - Normal mode of operation where the Operator Panel

displays status in response to commands issued from the drive's internal
interface.

When an Operator Panel key is pressed and released, the Operator Panel
automatically changes to User Interaction mode. User Interaction mode continues
until 3 minutes after a user stops pushing keys, or the requested accessor action
stops, whichever is longer. Then, the Operator Panel returns to System Driven
mode.

If necessary, the Operator Panel automatically changes to System Driven mode.
When this change occurs, the library remembers what the user was doing before
the display mode changed.

Any operational conflict between commands that are received over the host
interface or the Web User Interface and those commands that are entered by way
of the Operator Panel are avoided with a reservation mechanism on a first-come,
first-served basis. Operator Panel commands are canceled by an Operator Panel
logout or timeout.

Library firmware does not allow a user to select an impossible request. Those
situations include, but are not limited to -

v Moving a cartridge from any source to a position occupied by another cartridge

v Moving a cartridge from an empty cartridge position

v Loading a cartridge from any source to a full drive

v Unloading a cartridge from an empty drive

Any error that is detected by the library or drive controller and not recoverable
through predetermined firmware algorithms is considered unrecoverable. When an
error occurs, an error code is displayed on the Operator Panel display and the

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error LED is ON. The error code remains on the Operator Panel until a key is
pressed, which causes the Operator Panel to return to the Home Screen. Numeric
error codes are used for unrecoverable errors. Otherwise, text status messages are
displayed.

When the library powers ON or resets, it goes through several internally controlled
initialization processes, called the Power-On-Self-Test (POST).

Front panel LEDs

All LEDs are updated during power ON and reset sequences. At power ON or
software reset, all LEDs turn ON as soon as POST allows. When initialization
starts, all LEDs turn OFF and the Ready/Activity LED flashes at a rate of
approximately 2 seconds per cycle. When the mechanical initialization is complete,
the Ready/Activity LED stops flashing and turns ON.

If a library failure occurs, the Ready/Activity LED turns OFF and the Error LED
turns ON. The Operator Panel also displays an appropriate error code to help
identify the failure.

The following are more operational details of LEDs:
v The Ready/Activity LED (6 in Figure 2-1 on page 2-1) turns ON any time the

unit is powered ON and functional. The Ready/Activity LED flashes whenever
there is library. This LED also flashes when the library is offline.

v The Clean Drive LED (7 in Figure 2-1 on page 2-1) turns ON when a

“cleaning required” command is issued by the drive. The LED turns OFF after a
successful drive cleaning operation.

v The Attention LED (8 in Figure 2-1 on page 2-1) turns ON to indicate that a

piece of media is bad/marginal, or invalid. The LED turns OFF when all
marginal and invalid cartridges are exported from the library. The Attention LED
also turns ON if Autoclean is enabled and no cleaning cartridge is in a cleaning
position.

v The Error LED (9 in Figure 2-1 on page 2-1) turns ON when there is an

unrecoverable drive or library failure. An error message is displayed on the
screen and the LED remains ON until the error state is resolved.

For information, see “Interpreting front panel LEDs” on page 6-8.

Input modes

There are several ways to enter values in the different menu items. These values
are selectable predefined values, toggle values (for example, ON/OFF) and
numerical values like network addresses.

Selecting predefined values

1. To set the predefined values, press the Enter key to select the menu item.

2. With the Plus and Minus keys, select one of the various predefined values for

that item.

3. As soon as the Operator Panel display shows the correct value, press the Enter

key to apply the value.

Toggling values

Toggle values are used to switch between two different states like ON and OFF.

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1. After you navigate to the menu item, press the Enter key to select the menu

item.

2. With the Plus and Minus keys, select one of the various predefined states for

that item.

3. Press the Enter key to apply the new state.

Entering numerical values

Numerical values are needed for network addresses, password entries, and other
configuration entries.

1. After you navigate to the menu item, the current value is displayed and the

cursor highlights the first digit of the value that can be changed.

2. For each digit to be changed in the value:

a. Use the Plus and Minus keys to increment or decrement the digit.

b. Press the Enter key to highlight the next editable digit.

3. Press the Enter key at the last digit to apply the complete entry. Press the

Cancel key to cancel the whole edit process and maintain the original value.

Logging in

At power ON or software reset, the library ready screen displays when POST
initialization completes successfully.

Figure 2-2. Library ready screen

To log in to the Operator Panel, press the Enter key. The password entry screen
displays.

Figure 2-3. Password entry screen

Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to change the current digit. Press the Enter
key to advance to the next digit. The default password is 0000. When you are
logged in, you can change the password with the Change Login Password
command. See “Configuring Operator Panel settings” on page 4-13.

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Screen elements

Figure 2-4. Screen elements

The Operator Panel displays a single menu item (1 in Figure 2-4) on each screen.
The existence of other menu items above and below the currently displayed item is
indicated by the arrows (2 in Figure 2-4) on the right side of the screen.

In the Configuration menu, the current configuration setting is indicated by an
asterisk (3 in Figure 2-4) on the right side of the screen. For example, in
Figure 2-4, the I/O station is enabled. When a configuration setting is changed, the
confirmation screen in Figure 2-5 displays. Press the Enter key to confirm, or
Cancel to return to the previous screen.

Figure 2-5. Confirmation screen

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2

3

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Web User Interface

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The Web User Interface Java Applet requires Java 1.5.0 or higher be installed on
your host computer for full function, and is best viewed with Internet Explorer 6.0
or higher. Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher is required for IPv6. If your computer
does not have Java installed or you must upgrade your installation, download the
latest version of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for your platform from
http://www.java.com/. Follow the instructions that are provided to enable and
configure the Java Runtime Environment for your browser.

The Web User Interface can also be used to update the library and drive firmware,
and to download error logs, drive memory dumps, and other library data.

Before the TL1000 Tape Autoloader can be managed over a network with the Web
User Interface, set up the initial network configuration of the library with the
Operator Panel. For information, see “Configuring network settings” on page 3-24.

Logging in

To log in to the Web User Interface from Internet Explorer, you must enter the IP
address of the library. The IP address can be obtained with the View Settings
command from the Operator Panel. For example, http://192.168.1.1.

When the applet starts, the following warning message displays. This message is
normal and does not indicate a problem.

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Figure 2-6. Java security warning message

After the Web User Interface is started, the login window is displayed.

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Figure 2-7. Login page

The factory default account login and password for an Administrator account is

v Account: admin

v Password: secure

The account name and password are case-sensitive. After your account name and
password are entered, use your mouse to click Login or press the Enter key.

For information about account privileges, see “User privileges” on page 2-8.

Common header elements

All Web User Interface windows (except for the Login screen) contain the
following common elements in the header

v Help - Click to read context-sensitive help for the associated page.

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v Logoff - Click to log out of the Web User Interface.

Menus available from the Web User Interface

Figure 2-8 shows the Web User Interface window for a User account, Figure 2-9
shows the window for a Superuser account, and Figure 2-10 on page 2-8 shows the
window for an Administrator account.

Figure 2-8. User account window

Figure 2-9. Superuser account window

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Figure 2-10. Administrator account window

For a complete description of all Web User Interface menu options, see Chapter 4,
“Operations,” on page 4-1.

User privileges

User privilege levels are manually assigned to user accounts created within the
library. Controlling access to screens and operations within the library preserves
the integrity of the library and the data that is stored within the library.

There are three types of user privileges in the library.

v Users are allowed to monitor the library, but not complete actions that affect the

physical library.

v Superusers are allowed to operate the physical and logical library, but not

complete actions that affect the library configuration.

v Administrator users are allowed access to the entire physical library and logical

library, including configuration. Only one administrator user must be assigned
the login name admin.

User privileges include

v Multiple users can be logged in at one time on the Web User Interface.

v Any user can be logged in to only one interface at a time.

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Chapter 3. Installation and configuration

“Choosing a location”

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“Installing in a rack” on page 3-2

“Removing the accessor locking screw” on page 3-7

“Attaching the library to a server” on page 3-8

“Configuring your library with the
Web User Interface” on page 3-11

“Configuring your library with the
Operator Panel” on page 3-24

“Populating the library with cartridges” on page 3-27

“Verifying library and drive operation” on page 3-28

“Taking the Library Online” on page 3-29

“Registering for support notification” on page 3-29

“Logging in to the Web User Interface” on page 3-12

“Checking firmware level” on page 3-13

“Configuring library settings” on page 3-14

“Configuring network settings” on page 3-16

“Configuring date and time settings” on page 3-17

“Configuring encryption settings” on page 3-18

“Configuring email notifications” on page 3-20

“Configuring trap notifications” on page 3-21

“Managing user access” on page 3-23

“Saving the library configuration” on page 3-24

“Logging in to the Operator Panel” on page 3-24

“Configuring network settings” on page 3-24

“Configuring library settings” on page 3-26

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To install and configure a TL1000 Tape Autoloader, complete these procedures in
the order they are presented.

Choosing a location

Table 3-1. Location criteria

Criteria Definition

Room temperature 16 - 32 °C (60 - 90 °F)

Voltage 100 - 240 Vac. (4.0 to 1.5 A)

Note: The power switch is on the rear of the
library and must be easily accessible.

Frequency 50 - 60 Hz

Relative humidity 20 - 80% non-condensing

Air quality The library must be placed in an area with

minimal sources of particulate
contamination. Avoid areas near frequently
used doors and walkways, stacks of supplies
that collect dust, printers, and smoke-filled
rooms. Excessive dust and debris can
damage cartridges and the tape drive.

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Table 3-1. Location criteria (continued)

Criteria Definition

Clearance

Rack requirements Standard EIA 19-inch rack: 1U space

Installing in a rack

v Back: Minimum of 15 cm (6 in.)

v Front: Minimum of 30 cm (12 in.)

v Sides: Minimum of 5 cm (2 in.)

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The TL1000 Tape Autoloader can be easily installed into a standard 19-inch rack
system. A standard 19-inch rack system contains multiple mounting locations that
are called EIA units as defined by the Electronics Industries Association. Each EIA
unit contains three square or round holes that are used to mount rack designed
equipment. The library requires 1 EIA unit (1U) of rack space. Each unit is
separated by a small space.

When you decide on a location in your rack for the library, consider that the
Operator Panel has a small LCD screen. The library must be positioned to allow
for easy viewing. The rear of the library must be free from any obstructions to
allow easy access to the power switch and other rear panel components.

Note: Before you begin the rack installation of the library, read the safety

information in “Rack safety” on page xiii. Also, verify that no desktop feet
are attached to the bottom of the library.

To install the library in a rack:

1. Verify that your rack kit includes all the necessary contents.

2. Determine the location in your rack for your library to be installed. With a

pencil, mark the location on the front vertical rails and rear vertical rails
(Figure 3-1 on page 3-3) in your rack.

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Figure 3-1. Rack mount screw locations for front and rear vertical rails

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3. Place the screws 11 into the left and right brackets.

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4. Attach the left 3 and right 4 (Figure 3-2 on page 3-4) front brackets to the
front of the library chassis with 2 flat-head screws 8 on each side. Use the

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top two screw holes on each side. The flange of each bracket with the inserted
screws (11) fits into the cutout on each side of the bezel.

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Figure 3-2. Attaching the front brackets to the library chassis

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5. Attach the left 1 and right 2 rear brackets to the left 5 and right 6
front rails with 2 round-head screws 10 on each side (Figure 3-3).

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Figure 3-3. Attaching the rear brackets to the rails

Important: Do NOT tighten these screws completely.

6. Slide in the rear rails 7 from back to front, to create the rail assemblies.
Ensure that the screw holes face outwards (Figure 3-4 on page 3-5).

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Figure 3-4. Creating the rail assemblies

7. Install the rail assemblies into the rack (Figure 3-5 on page 3-6). Ensure the 3

holes in the front of the unit align with the 1U space marked on the vertical
rails in Step 2. Secure the rails to the rack with 4 flat-head screws 9 on each

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side of the rack. Use the top and bottom screw locations on the front and rear
of the rack rail (Figure 3-1 on page 3-3)).

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Figure 3-5. Installing the rail assemblies

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8. Slide the library chassis into the rack. The heads of the large screws 11
appear through the oval openings on each side of the bezel. Use a Phillips
screwdriver to attach these screws to the rack (Figure 3-6).

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Figure 3-6. Securing the front of the library in the rack

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9. Secure the rear of the library to the rack with a round-head screw 10 on

each rear bracket (Figure 3-7). Tighten the other rear bracket screws to secure
the library to the rack.

Figure 3-7. Securing the rear of the library in the rack

10. Run the SAS cable, power cable, and Ethernet cable through the

hook-and-loop fastener strap 12. Leave enough slack to reach the
corresponding connectors, then tighten the strap (Figure 3-8).

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Figure 3-8. The cables at the rear of the library

Note: For information about converting and relocating the library, see

Chapter 8, “Removal and replacement procedures,” on page 8-1.

Removing the accessor locking screw

Important: The accessor locking screw prevents the library accessor from moving

during shipment and must be removed before the library is powered
ON.

Remove the accessor locking screw, located on the rear panel of the library (1 in
Figure 3-9 on page 3-8).

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Figure 3-9. accessor locking screw

Attaching the library to a server

The drive is attached to a server with the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface. The
Web User Interface accesses the library with an ethernet interface.

Connecting the Host Interface cables

To connect the host interface cable to the library:

Note: It is recommended that you shut down and turn OFF the associated server

before you connect the SAS interface cable. Turn ON the associated server
after the SAS interface cable is connected to the library and server, the
library is powered ON, and the library completed the initialization.

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Figure 3-10. Interface cable connection

1. Attach an ethernet cable to the ethernet port (1 in Figure 3-10)

Note: On rack mount installations, run the cable through the hook-and-loop

fastener strap on the right rear bracket.

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2. Attach the host end of the SAS cable to the drive’s SAS connector (2 in

Figure 3-10 on page 3-8). See “SAS host interface” on page 1-6 for information
about the type of SAS connector that is required for attachment to the drive.

Note: On rack mount installations, run the cable through the hook-and-loop

fastener strap on the right rear bracket.

3. Attach the other end of the host SAS interface cable to the host or to an

interposer if required.

4.

v Method 1: Plug the ethernet cable into your server or PC to access the Web

User Interface directly. This method modifies your server or PC network
settings to match the library default settings. You can also use the library
Operator Panel to change the library network settings to match the server or
PC network settings before you use the Web User Interface to access the
library. If the ethernet connection is directly attached to a server or a PC, a
crossover ethernet cable might be required.

v Method 2: Plug the ethernet cable into an ethernet switch or router to access

the Web User Interface on a LAN (local area network). The library network
settings must be entered with the Operator Panel before the Web User
Interface is used to access the library.

Connecting the power cord

Important: This product can ONLY be used with an approved power cord for your
specific geographic region. Use of an unapproved power cord might result in

v Not meeting individual country-specific safety requirements

v Overheating with potential personal injury or property damage

v A fracture that results in internal contacts that are exposed, which might subject

the user to a shock hazard

To connect a power cord:

1. Plug one end of the power cord or rack PDU power cord into the power

connector (3 in Figure 3-10 on page 3-8) on the rear panel of the library.

Note: On rack mount installations, run the rack PDU power cord through the

hook-and-loop fastener strap on the right rear bracket, and tighten the
strap. The rack PDU power cord is a special power cord that plugs into a
rack power strip.

2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest properly grounded

power outlet. On rack mount installations, plug the other end of the rack PDU
power cord into the nearest rack PDU.

3. Power ON the library by toggling the power switch on the power supply to the

ON (|) position.

4. Wait for the library to initialize.

During initialization, the library completes a Power ON Self Test (POST) to
ensure that the library hardware is functional. The library also tests
communications with the tape drive over the internal bus.

Note: If the Operator Panel does not initialize, check all cable connections, and

ensure that the cartridge magazine is closed and in the locked position.
Ensure that the power supply switch is in the ON position. If the Operator
Panel still does not initialize, see Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” on page 6-1.

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Important: To disconnect all power from the library, turn the power switch to the

Note: When the library is power-cycled, wait 10 seconds after the power is OFF

before the library is powered ON again.

Configuring the library

The library can be configured with the Web User Interface or the Operator Panel.
The preferred method for configuring your library is by using the Web User
Interface. See “Configuring your library with the Operator Panel” on page 3-24
and “Configuring your library with the Web User Interface” on page 3-11.

For complete detailed information about all of the functions available on the
library with the Operator Panel and the Web User Interface, see Chapter 4,
“Operations,” on page 4-1.

The default library configuration settings are listed in Table 3-2.

Table 3-2. Default library configuration settings

Ethernet link speed Auto

SSL security Disabled

IPv4 settings Enabled

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol)

Static IP address Disabled

IPv4 address 0.0.0.0

Subnet mask 255.255.255.0

Gateway 0.0.0.0

IPv6 settings Disabled

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol)

Stateless auto-configuration Enabled

Static IP address Disabled

IPv6 address 0:0:0:0:0:0:0:0

Prefix length 64

Gateway 0:0:0:0:0:0:0:0

DNS setting Disabled

DNS IP address 0.0.0.0

Library name (Blank)

Auto Cleaning Disabled

Bar code label length 8 characters

OFF position, then remove the power cord from the outlet. The power
switch removes power from portions of the library and the drive, but
the power supply still has ac power at its input.

Configuration Item Default Setting

NETWORK

Enabled

Enabled

PHYSICAL

LOGICAL

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Table 3-2. Default library configuration settings (continued)

Configuration Item Default Setting

Library mode Random

Loop Enabled

Auto Load Enabled

Active slots 9 + 0

ENCRYPTION

Encryption method None

DATE and TIME

NTP server Disabled

NTP server address 0.0.0.0

Time zone (GMT) +00:00

Date (MM/DD/YYYY) 01/08/2008

Auto adjustment by PC Every 1 minute

NOTIFICATIONS

SMTP (mail) settings

Mail server address 0.0.0.0

Mail event Error events enabled

SNMP (trap) settings

Community Public

Trap event Error events enabled

SNMPv3 engine ID (Set by library firmware)

Static library network settings must be entered with the Operator Panel before the
library can be accessed remotely with the Web User Interface. If your system is
serviced by a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, the network
parameters are automatically set. Once remote access is established, you can
complete the configuration of your library remotely.

If you choose to use the Operator Panel to configure your library, go to
“Configuring your library with the Operator Panel” on page 3-24.

Configuring your library with the Web User Interface

If you choose to use the Web User Interface to configure your library, first enter
your library network settings with the Operator Panel (see “Configuring network
settings” on page 4-12).

To configure your library with the Web User Interface:

1. Install Java 1.5.0 or higher on your host computer. Download the latest

version of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for your platform from
http://www.java.com/.

2. “Logging in to the Web User Interface” on page 3-12

3. “Checking firmware level” on page 3-13

4. “Configuring library settings” on page 3-14

5. “Configuring network settings” on page 3-16

6. “Configuring date and time settings” on page 3-17

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7. “Configuring encryption settings” on page 3-18

8. “Configuring email notifications” on page 3-20

9. “Configuring trap notifications” on page 3-21

10. “Managing user access” on page 3-23

11. “Saving the library configuration” on page 3-24

Logging in to the Web User Interface

To log in to the Web User Interface:

1. If necessary, obtain the IP address of the library on the Operator Panel.

a. From the top menu of the Operator Panel, press the Minus key to select

View Current Information, and press Enter.

b. Press the Minus key until the IP Address setting is displayed and make a

note of the IP address.

c. Press the Cancel key repeatedly to log out of the Operator Panel.

2. Open Internet Explorer on your server or PC to access the Web User Interface.

3. In the browser address field, enter your library's IP address URL to start the

Web User Interface applet in the browser window. For example,

http://192.168.1.1

When the applet launches, the warning message in Figure 3-11 displays. This
message is normal and does not indicate a problem.

4. Click Run.

Figure 3-11. Java security warning message

5. On the Web User Interface login screen, enter the administrator login account

name and default password.

v Account: admin

v Password: secure

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Figure 3-12. Web User Interface login screen

6. Click Login.

Checking firmware level

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Figure 3-13. System summary

Check the current level of library firmware that is displayed in the System
Summary. If an updated level of firmware is available, download and update the

library firmware before normal operation starts. See “Updating library and drive
firmware” on page 4-38.

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Configuring library settings

Logical library settings

Figure 3-14. Logical library mode settings

To configure the library access mode settings for the logical library:

1. Expand Configure Library, if necessary, and click Logical in the left navigation

pane of the Web User Interface.

2. Select the Library Mode.

v Random - In random mode, the library allows the server's (host's)

application software to select any data cartridge in any order.

v Sequential - In sequential mode, the library's firmware predefines the

selection of the cartridges. After initialization, the firmware causes the library
to select the first available cartridge found (counting from the lowest
Column/Tier position through the highest cartridge position in your library)
for loading into the drive. See “Location coordinates and element addresses”
on page 1-9.

– Loop - Sequential mode with loop mode ON loads the cartridge in the

lowest Column/Tier cartridge position after the cartridge in the highest
Column/Tier cartridge position is filled with data and sent back to its
home position. This mode allows endless backup operations without user
interaction.

– Autoload - Sequential mode with autoload mode ON loads the first

available cartridge (the lowest Column/Tier cartridge position that
contains a cartridge) automatically if the library powers ON, or resets,
with an empty drive. If the library powers ON with a cartridge already in
the drive, sequential mode starts from the home position of that cartridge,
unless the host issues a rewind and unload command to the drive. In
which case the next cartridge in sequence will be loaded into the drive.

To start sequential mode if autoload is OFF, use the Move Cartridge
command to load the first cartridge into the drive. The sequence starts from
the home position of that cartridge. Cartridges need not to be in contiguous
slots.

To stop sequential mode, use the Move Cartridge command to unload the
drive. This command cancels sequential mode; the next sequential cartridge
is NOT loaded.

To restart sequential mode, use the Move Cartridge command again to load a
cartridge; the loading sequence resumes from the home position of that
cartridge.

v Number of active slots - Select the number of active slots you would like to

assign in your library. Selecting the number of active slots defines the
number of storage slots, number of cleaning/inactive slots, whether the I/O
Station is enabled/disabled, and whether auto cleaning is allowed. The first
digit configures the number of active storage positions (4, 6, 8, or 9). The

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second digit configures Column 5, Tier 1 of the magazine as an I/O Station
(0 when disabled, and 1 when enabled). The Auto Cleaning function can be
enabled only if there is at least one inactive position in the magazine. If Auto
Cleaning is enabled, the inactive positions become cleaning cartridge
positions.

3. Click Submit to enable the settings.

Physical library settings

Figure 3-15. Cartridge assignment settings

To configure the library cartridge assignment settings, complete the following
procedure:

1. Expand Configure Library, if necessary, and click Physical in the left

navigation pane of the Web User Interface.

2. Select the Library settings.

v Library name - Enter a name for your library.

v Auto Cleaning - Automatically cleans the drive when the drive requests that

cleaning and a cleaning cartridge is present in the library. Auto cleaning can
be enabled only when there is at least one inactive position in the magazine
in the library.

v Bar code label length - Use to choose the number of characters in the

cartridge bar code that is reported to the host computer.

3. Click Submit to enable the settings.

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Configuring network settings

Figure 3-16. Network settings

Once the network settings are entered on the Operator Panel, the current network
configuration of the library can be modified with the Web User Interface. The
changes that are made to the network settings do not take effect until after the
library is rebooted.

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To modify the network settings:

1. Expand Configure Library, if necessary, and click Network in the left

navigation pane of the Web User Interface.

2. Select the Ethernet Link speed (duplex mode).

3. Select the TCP/IP settings. To enable dual IPv4/IPv6 protocol, select both Use

IPv4 and Use IPv6 and enter parameters for both.

v Security - Select Enable SSL for Web to provide secure communications

between the web browser and the tape library.

v IPv4 setting - Select Use IPv4 to enable the IPv4 Internet Protocol. Select the

corresponding button to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) or use
static IP address settings. When with DHCP, use the Operator Panel to
determine the library's assigned IP address. See “Configuring network
settings” on page 4-12. Enter the following parameters if with static IP
address settings.

– IPv4 address - Sets the TCP/IPv4 address of the library on the network.

– Subnet mask - Defines and limits users within a local network.

– Gateway - Allows access outside the local network.

v IPv6 setting - Select Use IPv6 to enable the IPv6 Internet Protocol. Select the

corresponding button to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP), to
obtain an IP address with stateless auto configuration, or use static IP
address settings. Enter the following parameter if with static IP address
settings.

– IPv6 address - Sets the TCP/IPv6 address of the library on the network.

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– Prefix length - Decimal value that indicates the number of contiguous,

– Gateway - Allows access outside the local network.

v DNS setting - Select Use DNS to use a domain name server. The DNS

server, if entered, allows the encryption, date and time, and notifications IP
addresses to be specified with host names instead of numerical IP addresses.

– DNS IP address - Sets the IP address of the DNS server.

4. Click Submit to enable the settings.

Configuring date and time settings

Figure 3-17. Date and time settings

Configure the date and time settings with one of three methods: automatically with
a remote NTP time server on the network, automatically with the clock on your
host computer, or manually.

high-order bits comprising the network portion of the address.

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Note: Selecting Refresh refreshes the date and time.

Note: If you choose to manually set your date and time, you must reset the date

and time after the library is power-cycled and after a library reset.

Note: When the library is power-cycled, wait 10 seconds after the power is OFF

before the library is powered ON again.

Once the network settings are entered on the Operator Panel, the current date and
time can be modified with the Web User Interface.

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The TL1000 Tape Autoloader communicates with an NTP server with the following
conditions:

v Client/server basis operation

v UDP (User Datagram Protocol) to access the NTP server

v Does not use authentication keys

v Library polling is every 12 hours

To modify the date and time settings:

1. Expand Configure Library, if necessary, and click Date and Time in the left

navigation pane of the Web User Interface.

2. Select the Date and Time settings.

v NTP Server - Enables time and date control with a time server on the

network.

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– NTP server address - Enter the IP address of the time server. IPv4 and

IPv6 addresses are supported, depending on the TCP/IP settings. Host
names can be entered instead of numerical IP addresses if Use DNS is
selected in the Network settings.

– Time zone - Enter the time zone relative to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

v If the time server is disabled, enter the local time and date manually.

– Date - Enter the date with the MM/DD/YYYY format.

– Time - Enter the time with the HH:MM:SS format.

v Auto Adjustment by PC - Select a time interval and click Start to

synchronize the library with the clock on your host computer at regular
intervals. The Web User Interface Java Applet must be running continuously
to use this function.

3. Click Submit to update the settings.

Configuring encryption settings

Figure 3-18. Encryption settings

Before you can use the encryption capability of the tape drive, you must be sure
that certain software and hardware requirements are met.

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Figure 3-19. Encryption enabled settings

To modify the encryption settings:

1. Expand Configure Library, if necessary, and click Encryption in the left

navigation pane of the Web User Interface.

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2. In the Encryption method: drop-down menu, choose Application Managed to

enable encryption in your library. No further configuration steps are necessary.

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Note: Library Managed Encryption and System Managed Encryption are not

supported in this Library. Library Managed Encryption configuration
options and Keypath Diagnostics menus are greyed out in the Library
Web Interface.

3. Click Submit to enable the settings.

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Configuring email notifications

Figure 3-20. Email notifications

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Note: This procedure is optional.

To set up email notifications of library events:

1. Expand Configure Library, if necessary, and click Notifications in the left

navigation pane of the Web User Interface.

2. Click the SMTP (Mail) Settings tab.

3. Configure the SMTP server and header settings.

v SMTP server address - SMTP mail server address. IPv4 and IPv6 addresses

are supported. Host names can be entered instead of numerical IP addresses
if the DNS server is specified in the Network settings.

v Sender address - Mail header information.

v Subject - Mail header information.

4. Enter the email addresses to be notified when an event takes place in the Mail

To fields.

5. Select the event level to report in the Mail Event field.

6. Click Test to send a test email message to the enabled addresses.

7. Click Submit to enable the settings.

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Configuring trap notifications

Figure 3-21. Trap notifications

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Note: This procedure is optional. SNMP notifications are not enabled unless there

is a check mark in the SNMP Enabled check box. To disable SNMP
notifications, clear the SNMP Enable check box and click Submit.

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The traps that are supported by the TL1000 Tape Autoloader are listed in “Trap
definitions (types)” on page A-14.

To set up trap notifications for an SNMP server:

1. Expand Configure Library, if necessary, and click Notifications in the left

navigation pane of the Web User Interface.

2. Click the SNMP Settings tab.

3. Click to place a check mark in the SNMP Enabled check box.

4. Configure the SNMP server and header settings.

v Community - SNMP community name to which the library belongs.

v Name - Unique SNMP name for the system.

v Location - Physical location of the system.

v Contact - Contact person's name.

v SNMPv3 engine ID - A read-only attribute that identifies the SNMPv3

engine.

5. Enter the trap IP addresses of the SNMP monitoring stations to be notified

when an event takes place and the security settings in the Trap List menu.

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Figure 3-22. Trap list settings

6. Enter the SNMPv3 users who are allowed to access the tape library in the

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v Validity - Enable/Disable setting.

v Trap version - v1, v2c, or v3. For v2c and v3, the Inform check box

determines whether an SNMP INFORM request is sent instead of a trap
event.

v IP address - IPv4 and IPv6 addresses are supported. Host names can be

entered instead of numerical IP addresses if the DNS server is specified.

v Community (v1 or v2c) - SNMP community name.

v User name (v3 only) - SNMPv3 unique user name.

v Authentication (v3 only) - Authentication algorithm, MD5, or SHA. When an

algorithm is specified, an authentication password and confirmation of the
password are required.

v Privacy (v3 only) - Privacy service encryption and decryption algorithm, DES

or AES. When an algorithm is specified, a privacy password and
confirmation of the password are required.

SNMPv3 User List menu.

Figure 3-23. SNMPv3 user list settings

v Validity - Enable/Disable setting.

v User name - SNMPv3 unique user name.

v Authentication - Authentication algorithm, MD5, or SHA. When an

algorithm is specified, an authentication password and confirmation of the
password are required.

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v Privacy - Privacy service encryption and decryption algorithm, DES or AES.

When an algorithm is specified, a privacy password and confirmation of the
password are required.

7. Select the event level to report in the Trap event field.

8. Click Test to send a test trap notification to the enabled IP addresses.

9. Click Submit to enable the settings.

Managing user access

Figure 3-24. User access settings

Note: This procedure is optional.

To add users able to access the library with the Web User Interface:

1. Expand Configure Library, if necessary, and click User Access in the left

navigation pane of the Web User Interface.

2. Select the Add action in the menu.

v Add - To add new users.

v Modify - To change the selected user's access role or password.

v Remove - To delete the selected user from the system.

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Figure 3-25. Add User dialog

3. Enter the user name and password information in the dialog box.

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4. Assign a user access role.

v User - User access permission allows users to monitor the library, but not to

v Superuser - Superuser access permission allows users to operate the physical

v Administrator - Administrator access permission allows users to complete

5. Click Submit to enable the settings.

Saving the library configuration

Figure 3-26. Save configuration

Note: This procedure is recommended.

Each time that you change the configuration of your library, save the configuration.
This function also maintains several library configuration profiles that can be
restored to the library when wanted with the Web User Interface.

complete functions that affect the library.

and logical library, but not to change configuration settings.

tape library functions and change configuration settings.

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To save library configuration:

1. Expand Configure Library, if necessary, and click Save/Restore in the left

navigation pane of the Web User Interface.

2. Click Save to create a configuration file of your library on your computer.

Configuring your library with the Operator Panel

To configure your library with the Operator Panel, complete the following
procedures:

1. “Logging in to the Operator Panel”

2. “Configuring network settings”

3. “Configuring library settings” on page 3-26

Logging in to the Operator Panel

In many environments, the default network settings might be sufficient to access
your tape library on a network. To change the default network settings with the
Operator Panel, complete the following procedure:

1. When the library is initialized, press Enter to move to the Password screen.

2. Enter 0000, the default password. The top menu screen displays.

3. When finished with the Operator Panel, press Cancel to return to the top menu

screen.

4. When finished, press the Minus key to select Logout, and press Enter.

Configuring network settings

In many environments, the default network settings might be sufficient to access
your tape library on a network. To change the default network settings with the
Operator Panel, complete the following procedure:

1. From the top menu screen, press the Minus key to select Configuration, and
press Enter.

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2. Link speed (Default: Auto Negotiation)

a. Select Configure Network Settings > Configure Link Speed.

b. Select the required speed and press Enter.

c. Press Enter again to apply the setting, or Cancel to reject the setting.

The speed must be set to Set Auto Negotiation for gigabit Ethernet
networks.

d. Press Cancel to backtrack through the menu hierarchy.

3. DHCP IPv4 (Default: Enabled)

a. Select Configure Network Settings > Configure DHCP > Configure

DHCPIPv4.

b. Select Enable DHCP IPv4 and press Enter to enable, or press Down and

select Disable DHCP IPv4 to disable.

c. Press Enter again to apply the setting, or Cancel to reject the setting.

d. Press Cancel to backtrack through the menu hierarchy.

4. DHCP IPv6 (Default: Disabled)

a. Select Configure Network Settings > Configure DHCP > Configure

DHCPIPv6.

b. Select Enable DHCP IPv6 and press Enter to enable, or press Down and

select Disable DHCP IPv6 to disable.

c. Press Enter again to apply the setting, or Cancel to reject the setting.

d. Press Cancel to backtrack through the menu hierarchy.

5. IPv4/IPv6 Address (Default: 0.0.0.0). If DHCP is disabled, set the IP address

manually.

a. Select Configure Network Settings > Change IP Address.

b. Select

Set IP Address IPv4 to enter the IPv4 address of the tape library.

Set IP Address IPv6 to enter the IPv6 IP address (split over 4 screens).

c. Press Enter again to apply the setting, or Cancel to reject the setting.

d. Press Cancel to backtrack through the menu hierarchy.

6. IPv4 Subnet Mask (Default: 255.255.255.0). If DHCP IPv4 is disabled, set the

IPv4 subnet mask manually.

a. Select Configure Network Settings > Change Subnet Mask > Set Subnet

Mask.

b. Enter the IPv4 subnet mask.

c. Press Enter again to apply the setting, or Cancel to reject the setting.

d. Press Cancel to backtrack through the menu hierarchy.

7. IPv6 Prefix Length (Default: 64). If DHCP IPv6 is disabled, set the IPv6 prefix

length manually.

a. Select Configure Network Settings > Change Subnet Mask > Set Prefix

Length.

b. Enter the IPv4 prefix length.

c. Press Enter again to apply the setting, or Cancel to reject the setting.

d. Press Cancel to backtrack through the menu hierarchy.

8. IPv4/IPv6 Gateway (Default: 0.0.0.0). If DHCP is disabled, set the IP address

manually.

a. Select Configure Network Settings > Change Gateway.

b. Select Set Gateway Address IPv4 to enter the IPv4 gateway address or Set

Gateway Address IPv6 to enter the IPv6 gateway address (split over 4
screens).

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c. Press Enter again to apply the setting, or Cancel to reject the setting.

d. Press Cancel to backtrack through the menu hierarchy.

9. Press Cancel to return to the Network Settings menu.

10. Press Cancel to return to the Configuration menu.

11. Press Cancel to return to the top menu screen.

Configuring library settings

To configure the library settings, complete the following procedure:

1. From the top menu screen, press the Minus key to select Configuration, and

press Enter.

2. Select Configure Library, and press Enter.

3. I/O Station (Default: Disabled)

a. Select Configure Library > Configure I/O Station.

b. Select Enable I/O Station to enable the 1-slot I/O station or Disable I/O

Station to disable.

c. Press Enter again to apply the setting, or Cancel to reject the setting.

d. Press Cancel to backtrack through the menu hierarchy.

4. Active Slots (Default: All)

a. Select Configure Library > Set Active Slots Count.

b. Select the number of active slots you would like to assign for the logical

library.

c. Press Enter again to apply the setting, or Cancel to reject the setting.

5. Library Mode (Default: Random)

a. Select Configure Library > Configure Library Mode.

b. Select Set Random Mode or Configure Sequential Mode, and press Enter.

Random - In random mode, the library allows the server's (host's)
application software to select any data cartridge in any order.

Sequential - In sequential mode, the library's firmware predefines the
selection of the cartridges. After initialization, the firmware causes the
library to select the first available cartridge found (counting from the lowest
Column/Tier position through the highest cartridge position in your library)
for loading into the drive.

v Loop - Sequential mode with loop mode ON loads the cartridge in the

lowest Column/Tier cartridge position after the cartridge in the highest
Column/Tier cartridge position is filled with data and sent back to its
home position. This procedure allows endless backup operations without
user interaction.

v Autoload - Sequential mode with autoload mode ON loads the first

available cartridge (the lowest Column/Tier cartridge position that
contains a cartridge) automatically if the library powers ON, or resets,
with an empty drive. If the library powers ON with a cartridge already in
the drive, sequential mode starts from the home position of that
cartridge, unless the host issues a rewind and unload command to the
drive. In which case the next cartridge in sequence is loaded into the
drive.

To start sequential mode if autoload is OFF, use the Move Cartridge
command to load the first cartridge into the drive. The sequence starts from
the home position of that cartridge. Cartridges need not to be in contiguous
slots.

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To stop sequential mode, use the Move Cartridge command to unload the
drive. This command cancels sequential mode; the next sequential cartridge
is NOT loaded.

To restart sequential mode, use the Move Cartridge command again to load
a cartridge; the loading sequence resumes from the home position of that
cartridge.

c. Press Enter again to apply the setting, or Cancel to reject the setting.

d. Press Cancel to backtrack through the menu hierarchy.

6. Date/Time - Enter the local time and date manually if you do not plan to use a

network-based time server.

a. Select Configure Library > Configure Date/Time.

b. Select Set Date or Set Time, and press Enter.

v Date - Enter the date with the MM/DD/YYYY format.

v Time - Enter the time with the HH:MM:SS format.

c. Press Cancel to backtrack through the menu hierarchy.

7. Auto Cleaning (Default: Disabled)

a. Select Cofiguration > Configure Auto Cleaning.

b. Select Enable Auto Cleaning or Disable Auto Cleaning, and press Enter.

The Auto Cleaning function is enabled only if there is at least one inactive
position in the magazine in the library.

c. Press Enter again to apply the setting, or Cancel to reject the setting.

d. Press Cancel to backtrack through the menu hierarchy.

Populating the library with cartridges

The magazine is opened with the Operator Panel.

To populate the library with data and cleaning cartridges, complete the following
procedure:

1. From the top menu screen on the Operator Panel, press the Minus key to select

Unlock Magazine, and press Enter, or from Web User Interface: Manage
Library > Unlock Magazine.

2. Insert cartridges in the magazine.

Note: A blue release gate (1 in Figure 3-27) in the upper left corner of each

column in the cartridge magazine prevents each cartridge from falling
out of the front of the magazine. When manually releasing the gate with
one hand, position your other hand in front of the column opening to
protect cartridges that are ejected by the internal column spring.

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Figure 3-27. Cartridge release gate

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Note: Column 5 Tier 2 is reserved as the exchange position. This position is

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accessible by the library only. A locking mechanism prevents insertion of
a cartridge into the reserved slot.

Each cartridge must be inserted with the indicator arrow on the leading edge of
the upper surface of the cartridge pointing towards the cartridge magazine (see
Figure 3-28).

Note: Do not rely on the bar code label orientation, if attached, to provide an

indication of the correct cartridge orientation. The bar code label is right
side up if attached correctly.

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Figure 3-28. Cartridge orientation

The Auto Cleaning function can be enabled only if the number of active slots is
less than the maximum available slots. The active slots are always enabled
starting with the lowest numerical cartridge position number in the magazine.
This position is at the drive end of the cartridge magazine. Place cleaning
cartridges in inactive cartridge positions for use by the auto cleaning function.

Do not store data or cleaning cartridges in the I/O Station (Column 5, Tier 1) if
the I/O station is enabled.

3. Put the magazine back into the library and wait for the library inventory to

complete. Then, you can proceed to the next step.

4. Press Cancel to return to the top-level menu.

Verifying library and drive operation

To verify the library is operating correctly:

1. From the top menu screen on the Operator Panel, press the Minus key to select

Service, and press Enter.

2. Press the Minus key to select Diagnostics, and press Enter.

3. Select Run Library Verify, and press Enter. Follow the on-screen instructions.

If there is a cartridge in a drive, the library moves the cartridge to its home
position, or to the I/O station if the home position is not known.

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4. When prompted, insert a customer supplied scratch cartridge into the I/O

station.

When the scratch cartridge is loaded, the bar code reader reads the bar code
label on the cartridge and stores it for later comparison. The cartridge is then
moved to the tape drive, where the drive runs its own write/read/verify test.
When the test is done, the library tells the drive to eject the cartridge, and then
the cartridge is moved back to the I/O station. The bar code is read again and
compared with the value stored earlier.

5. When prompted, remove the cartridge from the I/O station.

The result of the test is reported on the Operator Panel.

If an error occurs, note the error code number and see Appendix A, “Error
codes,” on page A-1.

6. Press Cancel to return to the top-level menu.

Taking the Library Online

When your library is configured, you are ready to save the library configuration
and take the library online.

Note: The tape drive is always online, regardless of whether the library is online

or offline.

To take the library online with the Operator Panel:

1. From the top menu screen, press the Minus key to select Commands, and press

Enter.

2. Select Change Library State, and press Enter.

3. Select Set Library Online, and press Enter.

4. Press Cancel repeatedly to return to the top-level menu.

5. Press the Minus key to select Logout, and press Enter.

To take the library online with the Web User Interface:

1. Save the library configuration.

a. Expand Configure Library, if necessary, and click Save/Restore in the left

navigation pane of the Web User Interface.

b. Click Save, and then enter a file name and select a location to save the

configuration file.

2. Verify the library state.

a. Click Library State in the left navigation pane of the Web User Interface.

b. If the library is offline, click Bring Online.

c. Click Yes to confirm when prompted.

A message dialog displays when the operation is completed.

3. Click Logoff in the upper right corner of the window.

Registering for support notification

Support notification registration provides email notification when new firmware
levels are updated and are available for download and installation.

Enter your user name and password on the Appendix D, “Library Configuration
Form,” on page D-1.

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Note: Library firmware and tape drive firmware are verified and released together.

When the latest firmware is updated, verify that all installed components
such as the tape drive and library are at the latest levels noted on the
Support website. Mixing different levels of library and tape drive firmware
is not supported and might cause unpredictable results.

Dell suggests that you update library and drive firmware when new levels become
available. For instructions on updating library and drive firmware, see “Updating
library and drive firmware” on page 4-38.

Now you are ready to use your library.

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Chapter 4. Operations

“The Operator Panel”
on page 4-3

Monitoring the Library “Configuration settings” on page 4-3

“Current information” on page 4-4

“Firmware revision” on page 4-4

Managing the Library “Unlocking the I/O station” on page 4-4

“Unlocking the cartridge magazine” on page 4-5

“Moving cartridges” on page 4-6

“Unloading the drive” on page 4-6

“Cleaning the drive manually” on page 4-6

“Conducting a library inventory” on page 4-7

“Taking the library online and offline” on page 4-7

“Powering down the library” on page 4-7

“Shipping the library” on page 4-7

“Rebooting the drive” on page 4-8

“Rebooting the library” on page 4-8

“Logging out of the library” on page 4-8

Configuring the Library “Configuring auto cleaning” on page 4-9

“Configuring the number of active slots” on page 4-9

“Configuring the library access mode” on page 4-10

“Configuring date and time settings” on page 4-11

“Configuring network settings” on page 4-12

“Configuring Operator Panel settings” on page 4-13

“Setting the library to factory defaults” on page 4-13

Servicing the Library “Checking the library error status” on page 4-14

“Running library verify diagnostic procedures” on page 4-14

“Running drive diagnostic procedures” on page 4-15

4-1

“The Web User
Interface” on
page 4-16

Monitoring the Library “The system summary” on page 4-17

“The library map” on page 4-18

Managing the Library “Moving cartridges” on page 4-20

“Unloading the drive” on page 4-21

“Cleaning the drive manually” on page 4-21

“Taking the library online and offline” on page
4-21

“Conducting a library inventory” on page 4-22

“Unlocking the cartridge magazine” on page
4-22

Configuring the Library “Managing user access” on page 4-23

“Configuring physical library settings” on page
4-24

“Configuring logical library settings” on page
4-24

“Configuring network settings” on page 4-26

“Configuring encryption settings” on page 4-27

“Configuring date and time settings” on page
4-28

“Configuring email notifications” on page 4-30

“Configuring SNMP trap notifications” on page
4-31

“Saving and restoring configuration settings”
on page 4-32

“Operator
interventions” on page
4-34

“Library logs” on page
4-35

“Trace data” on page
4-36

“Downloading drive
logs” on page 4-36

“Downloading library
logs” on page 4-37

“Resetting the library
and drives” on page
4-37

“Updating library and
drive firmware” on
page 4-38

“Accessor statistics” on
page 4-39

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The Operator Panel

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Figure 4-1 shows the top-level menu tree structure of the Operator Panel on the
front of the TL1000 Tape Autoloader. For details on how to select commands and
options, see the description in “Operator Panel” on page 2-1.

Top Level

Unlock I/O Station*

Unlock Magazine

Commands

Configuration

View Current Information

Service

Logout

* If enabled.

Commands

Move Cartridge

Unload

Clean Drive

Inventory

Move to Ship Position

Reboot Drive

Reboot Library

Change L

Figure 4-1. Operator Panel top menus

Monitoring the library

Configuration settings

Figure 4-2. Configuration settings

ibrary State

Configuration

Configuration

Configure Library

Configure Auto Cleaning

Configure Network Settings

Configure Op Panel Settings

View Settings

Set Default

ViewSettings

Service

View Error Status

Diagnostics

View Firmware Revision

Telnet Service P

* For use by technical

support personnel only.

ort*

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Use Configuration > View Settings to display a list of the library configuration
settings.

The settings that are displayed include:

v Library settings

– I/O station (On/Off)

– Auto cleaning (On/Off)

– Number of cleaning slots when Auto cleaning is enabled

– Operator Panel back light setting

v Network settings

– Link speed

– IP address protocol

– IPv4 settings (IP address, subnet mask address, gateway address, DHCP)

– IPv6 settings (IP address, gateway address, prefix length, DHCP, stateless

Auto configuration)

v Drive settings

– Model number

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Current information

Figure 4-3. Current information

Use View Current Information to display the network settings information.

The settings that are displayed include:

v Network settings

– Worldwide node name

– IP address protocol stack

– IP address

Firmware revision

Figure 4-4. Firmware revision

Select Service > View Firmware Revision to display the current version of the
library firmware.

View Current Information

Service

View Firmware Revision

Managing the library

Unlocking the I/O station

Figure 4-5. Unlock I/O station command

Select Unlock I/O Station to unlock the I/O station. This menu option is available
only when the I/O station is enabled in the library configuration settings.

Unlock I/O Station

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Figure 4-6. I/O station unlocked

After the I/O station is closed, wait for the library to complete its inventory before
you proceed with normal library operations.

Note: A blue release gate in the upper left corner of each column in the cartridge

magazine prevents each cartridge from falling out of the front of the
magazine. When manually releasing the gate with one hand, position your
other hand in front of the column opening to protect cartridges that are
ejected by the internal column spring.

Unlocking the cartridge magazine

Figure 4-7. Unlock magazine command

Select Unlock Magazine to unlock and remove the cartridge magazine.

When the cartridge magazine is unlocked, it can be removed from the library to
insert or remove data and cleaning cartridges. When the cartridge magazine is
fully inserted, the magazine locks into place.

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UnlockMagazine

After the magazine is closed, wait for the library to complete its inventory before
you proceed with normal library operations.

Note: A blue release gate in the upper left corner of each column in the cartridge

magazine prevents each cartridge from falling out of the front of the
magazine. When manually releasing the gate with one hand, position your
other hand in front of the column opening to protect cartridges that are
ejected by the internal column spring.

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Moving cartridges

Figure 4-8. Move cartridge command

Select Commands > Move Cartridge to move data cartridges and cleaning
cartridges between the I/O station, storage positions, and tape drive.

Specify the following parameters:

v Source Slot - Specify a source that contains a cartridge.

v Destination Slot - Specify the destination.

Press the Enter key to move the cartridge from the source to the destination.

Note: Cartridges cannot be moved to the accessor with this command, but can be

moved from the accessor if, for example, the library was powered OFF with
a tape still held in the Picker.

Unloading the drive

Commands

Move Cartridge

Source Slot

DestinationSlot

Figure 4-9. Unload command

Select Commands > Unload to unload the cartridge from the tape head
mechanism.

Unload when library is in Random mode: The cartridge in the drive is unloaded
from the tape head mechanism, but is still retained inside the tape drive housing.
The Move Cartridge command moves the cartridge from the drive to another
location. Moving a tape cartridge from a drive to another location both unloads
and moves the cartridge in a single action.

Unload when library is in Sequential mode: The cartridge in the drive is unloaded
from the tape head mechanism, and returned to the cartridge home position.

Press the Enter key to unload the cartridge from the tape head mechanism.

Cleaning the drive manually

Commands

Unload

Commands

Clean Drive

Figure 4-10. Clean Drive command

Select Commands > Clean Drive to clean the tape drive manually with a cleaning
cartridge in either a cartridge storage position or the I/O station.

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Press the Enter key to move the cleaning cartridge to the drive and start drive
head cleaning. The cleaning cartridge is returned to its home position when drive
cleaning is finished.

Conducting a library inventory

Figure 4-11. Inventory command

Select Commands > Inventory to force the library to run an inventory of the
cartridge magazine, accessor, and tape drive to refresh the library map. An
inventory is conducted automatically when power is first turned ON or when the
cartridge magazine is removed and reinserted.

Press the Enter key to conduct the inventory.

Taking the library online and offline

Commands

Inventory

Commands

Change LibraryState

Set LibraryOnline

Set LibraryOffline

Figure 4-12. Online/Offline command

Select Commands > Change Library State to take the library online or offline.

It is sometimes necessary to take the library offline before servicing functions for
the library are done. Once these operations are finished, it is necessary to bring the
library online.

Note: The tape drive is always online, even when the library is offline.

Powering down the library

Before powering OFF the library, ensure that the library is in an idle state with no
mechanical movement of the accessor, and all data operations (for example, backup
operations, accessing of log files) are complete. Then, power OFF the library with
the power switch on the rear panel of the library.

Important: If you switch the library power OFF while the library is being

Note: When power cycling the library, wait 10 seconds after the power is OFF

before the library is powered ON again.

Shipping the library

accessed, loss of data might occur.

Figure 4-13. Move to Ship Position command

Commands

Move to ShipPosition

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Select Commands > Move to Ship Position when the library is prepared to move
to a new location. The accessor must be placed in a parked position within the
library housing. Move to Ship Position finishes all active commands that are
received from the host application, does not process any new commands, and
moves the accessor to the parked position before the power is turned OFF.

1. When Unlock Magazine is displayed, press the Enter key to unlock the

cartridge magazine. The magazine unlocks and the display prompts the
removal of the magazine.

2. Remove all cartridges from the magazine and reinsert the magazine into the

slide mechanism. The library completes an inventory to verify no cartridges are
in the magazine.

3. If the magazine is empty, the library moves the accessor to the ship position.

The library can be powered down. If the magazine is NOT empty, the library
prompts to remove cartridges. After all cartridges are removed and the
magazine is replaced, start the ship position process again.

Rebooting the drive

Figure 4-14. Reboot Drive command

Commands

Reboot Drive

Select Commands > Reboot Drive to force the drive to reboot. You also specify
whether the library will come online or offline after it finishes rebooting.

Press the Enter key to reboot the drive.

Rebooting the library

Figure 4-15. Reboot Library command

Select Commands > Reboot Library to force the library to reboot. You also specify
whether the library will come online or offline after it finishes rebooting.

Press the Enter key to reboot the library.

Logging out of the library

Figure 4-16. Logout command

Select Logout to log out of the library. The login screen is displayed for the next
user.

Commands

Reboot Library

Logout

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Configuring the library

Configuring auto cleaning

Figure 4-17. Auto Cleaning settings

Select Configuration > Configure Auto Cleaning to enable or disable automatic
head cleaning of the tape drive in the library.

Configuration

Configure Auto Cleaning

Enable Auto Cleaning

Disable Auto Cleaning

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Note: It is recommended that the Auto Clean function is enabled on the library.

The drive can also be cleaned manually. For details, see “Cleaning the drive
manually” on page 4-6.

Configuring the number of active slots

Figure 4-18. Active slot count settings

Select Configuration > Configure Library > Set Active Slots Count to set the
number of active data cartridge positions within the logical library.

Configure the number of active slots with the following setting:

v Active Slots - The maximum number of active slots that can be set is dependent

upon the I/O station configuration and auto cleaning setting.

With the Auto Clean function enabled, drive cleaning occurs automatically.
The only time Auto Cleaning is disabled is when your Backup Application
requires that it has control.

Configuration

Configure Library

Set Active Slots Count

Active Slots

The active cartridge slots always begin with the cartridge position with the lowest
cartridge address within the logical library.

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Configuring the library access mode

Figure 4-19. Library access mode settings

Select Configuration > Configure Library > Configure Library Mode to set the
logical library access mode.

Configure the library access mode with the following settings:

v Random Mode - In random mode, the library allows the server's (host's)

application software to select any data cartridge in any order.

v Sequential Mode - In sequential mode, the library's firmware predefines the

selection of the cartridges. After initialization, the firmware causes the library to
select the first available cartridge found (counting from the lowest Column/Tier
position through the highest cartridge position in your library) for loading into
the drive.

– Loop - Sequential mode with loop mode ON loads the cartridge in the lowest

Column/Tier cartridge position after the cartridge in the highest Column/Tier
cartridge position is filled with data and sent back to its home position. This
mode allows endless backup operations without user interaction.

– Autoload - Sequential mode with autoload mode ON loads the first available

cartridge (the lowest Column/Tier cartridge position that contains a cartridge)
automatically if the library powers ON, or resets, with an empty drive. If the
library powers ON with a cartridge already in the drive, sequential mode will
start from the home position of that cartridge, unless the host issues a rewind
and unload command to the drive, in which case the next cartridge in
sequence will be loaded into the drive.

To start sequential mode if autoload is OFF, use the Move Cartridge command to
load the first cartridge into the drive. The sequence starts from the home
position of that cartridge. Cartridges do not need to be in contiguous slots.

To stop sequential mode, use the Move Cartridge command to unload the drive.
This mode cancels sequential mode; the next sequential cartridge is NOT loaded.

To restart sequential mode, use the Move Cartridge command again to load a
cartridge; the loading sequence resumes from the home position of that
cartridge.

Configuration

Configure Library

Configure LibraryMode

Set Random Mode

Set Sequential Mode

Configure LoopMode

Enable LoopMode

Disable LoopMode

Configure Autoload Mode

Enable Autoload Mode

Disable Autoload Mode

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Configuring date and time settings

Figure 4-20. Date and time settings

Select Configuration > Configure Library > Configure Date/Time to set the date
and time on your library manually after a power disruption and when daylight
saving time starts and ends. The date is set in MM/DD/YYYY format, and the
time is set in 24-hour HH:MM:SS format.

The current date and time is also controlled automatically with a network-based
Network Time Protocol (NTP) server. For more information, see “Configuring
network settings” on page 4-12.

Configuration

Configure Library

Configure Date/Time

Set Date

Set Time

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Configuring network settings

Configuration

Configure Network Settings

Configure Link Speed

Set Auto Negotiation

Set 10 Base-T Full

Set 10 Base-T Half

Set 100 Base-T Full

Set 100 Base-T Half

Configure DHCP

Configure DHCP IPv4

Figure 4-21. Network settings

Select Configuration > Configure Network Settings to set the network settings for
the library.

Enable DHCP IP

Disable DHCP IPv4

Configure DHCP Ipv6

Enable DHCP IPv6

Disable DHCP Ipv6

ChangeIPAddress

Set IPAddress Ipv4

Set IPAddress Ipv6

Change Subnet Mask

Set Subnet Mask

Set Prefix Length

ChangeGateway

Set Gateway Address Ipv4

Set Gateway Address Ipv6

v4

Input IP Address

Input IP Addressx4

Input Subnet Mask

Input Prefix

Input Gateway

Input Gatewayx4

Note: The Internet Protocol (IPv4, IPv6, or dual IPv4/IPv6) selection is used for

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the TL1000 Tape Autoloader IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, time
server address, mail server address, SNMP trap address, and EKM server
addresses.

Configure the network with the following settings:

v Link Speed - Ethernet duplex mode (Auto, 10Base-T Full, 10Base-T Half,

100Base-TX Full, 100Base-TX Half).

v DHCP - (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Enable DHCP to have the

library server or router negotiate the connection with the library.

– IPv4 - Select to enable DHCP with the IPv4 protocol.

– IPv6 - Select to enable DHCP with the IPv6 protocol

v IP Address -IfDHCP is disabled, set the IP address of the library manually.

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– IPv4 - Select to enter the library IP address with the IPv4 protocol.

– IPv6 - Select to enter four library IP addresses with the IPv6 protocol.

v Subnet Mask -IfDHCP is disabled, set the IP address of the subnet mask.

– Subnet Mask - Select to enter the subnet mask address with the IPv4

protocol.

– Prefix Length - Select to enter the prefix length for the IPv6 protocol.

v Gateway -IfDHCP is disabled, set the IP address of the gateway.

– IPv4 - Select to enter the gateway IP address with the IPv4 protocol.

– IPv6 - Select to enter four gateway IP addresses with the IPv6 protocol.

Configuring Operator Panel settings

Configuration

Configure Op Panel Settings

Configure LCDBack Light

Enable Auto Back Light

Input Count (min)

Disable Auto Back Light

Change Login Password

Figure 4-22. Operator Panel settings

Select Configuration > Configure Op Panel Settings to set the preferences when
with the Operator Panel.

Configure the Operator Panel with the following settings:

v Back light - Select to enable the LCD back light when with the Operator Panel.

– Input Count - If the auto back light is enabled, specify the time duration

before the back light turns OFF. The setting uses a four-digit timer in minutes.

v Login Password - Select to change the Operator Panel four-character login

password. The new password must be reentered for confirmation before the
password is changed (default: 0000).

Setting the library to factory defaults

Figure 4-23. Factory default settings

New Password

Reenter Password

Configuration

Set Default

Select Configuration > Set Default to reset the library to the factory default
settings. See Table 3-2 on page 3-10. The date and time must be reset after restoring
factory default settings. See “Configuring date and time settings” on page 4-11.

Important: This configuration setting deletes all current library settings, and

should be used with utmost caution.

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To restore your library configuration, see “Saving and restoring configuration
settings” on page 4-32.

Servicing the library

The Service menu on the Operator Panel gives users access to troubleshooting and
maintenance diagnostic tools.

Checking the library error status

Figure 4-24. Error status menu

Select Service > View Error Status to check the status of the major library
components.

Select the component to view its error status:

v Library - Checks the error status of the library.

v Drive - Checks the error status of the tape drive.

Service

ViewError Status

ViewLibraryError Status

View Drive Error Status

If an error occurs, press the Enter key to display specific error information. You
can check the meaning of error codes in Appendix A, “Error codes,” on page A-1.

Running library verify diagnostic procedures

Figure 4-25. Run Library Verify command

Select Service > Diagnostics > Run Library Verify to test the library and drive
hardware, communications, and the read or write capability of the library. Library
Verify is the most critical and most frequently used test, and is run after all
maintenance procedures to ensure correct library performance.

Note: Running the Library Verify diagnostic test unloads tape cartridges in the

drives if the host application has not already done so.

To run library verification diagnostic tests:

1. Select Run Library Verify, and press Enter. Follow the on-screen instructions. If

there is a cartridge in the drive, the library moves the cartridge to its home
position, or to the I/O station if the home position is not known.

2. When prompted, insert a scratch cartridge into the I/O station.

When the scratch cartridge is loaded, an inventory is conducted and the bar
code reader reads the bar code label on the cartridge and stores it for later
comparison. The scratch cartridge is then moved to the tape drive, where the
drive runs its own write/read/verify test. When the test is done, the library

Service

Diagnostics

Run LibraryVerify

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tells the drive to eject the scratch cartridge, and then the cartridge is moved
back to the I/O station. The bar code is read again and compared with the
value stored earlier.

3. When prompted, remove the scratch cartridge from the I/O station.

The result of the test (PASSED or error message) is reported on the Operator
Panel.

4. View the Error Log to check if any errors occur.

If an error occurs, see Appendix A, “Error codes,” on page A-1 to identify and
locate the problem.

Running drive diagnostic procedures

Figure 4-26. Drive diagnostic procedures

Select Service > Diagnostics > Drive Diagnostics to run various drive-related
diagnostic tests.

To run drive diagnostic tests:

1. Select Drive Diagnostics, and press Enter. Select one of the diagnostic tests and

follow the on-screen instructions.

2. When prompted, insert a scratch (blank) cartridge into the I/O station.

v Normal R/W Test - Runs a shortened version of the Performance R/W Test.

It does not include the POST diagnostic, calibrate drive, or unique tape
motion tests. It checks the motors and head by running read/write tests on a
shortened section of tape, both inbound and outbound. Takes approximately
4 minutes (if no error occurs) to 9 minutes (if calibration is required).

v Perform R/W Test (Performance R/W Test) - Runs most of the tests that

normally occur when the library is powered ON (POST). When prompted,
load a CE scratch cartridge to run the calibrate drive, read/write, and tape
motion tests. These tests calibrate the read/write channel to optimum
settings, run a long read/write test with all servo positions, and exercise all
of the tape motion functions of the drive. Takes up to 30 minutes.

v When prompted, remove the cartridge from the I/O station.

The result of the test (PASSED or error message) is reported on the Operator
Panel.

v View the Error Log to check if any errors occur.

If an error occurs, see Appendix A, “Error codes,” on page A-1 to identify
and locate the problem.

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The Web User Interface

Figure 4-27 shows all the menu options available from the Web User Interface for
the Administrator User account. For information on the menu user access
privileges for User, Superuser, and Administrator accounts, see Chapter 2, “User
interfaces,” on page 2-1.

Monitor Library

System Summary

Library Map

Manage Library

Figure 4-27. Web User Interface menu

Move Cartridges

Unload

Clean Drive

Library State

Inventory

Unlock Magazine

Configure Library

User Access

Physical

Logical

Network

Encryption

Date and Time

Notific

ations

Save/Restore

Service Library

Key Path Diagnostics

Operator Interventions

View Library Logs

Traced

Download Drive Logs

Download Library Logs

Reset Library/Drive

Firmware Update

Usage Statistics

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Monitoring the library

The system summary

Figure 4-28. System Summary screen

Select Monitor Library > System Summary to display a summary of the status of
the tape drive and the library, and the current configuration of the library,
comprising:

v Library name

v Library status (OK, Degraded, or Failed). It displays Not Ready while

initializing.

v Drive status (OK, Degraded, or Failed). It displays Empty, Loading, or Ejected

when the drive is empty, loading media, or media is ejected or unloaded in the
drive. It displays Cleaning when the cleaning cartridge is in the drive, and
Initializing while initializing.

v I/O Station status (Open/Closed, when I/O Station is enabled)

v Operator Panel LED indicators

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v Number of cartridges and slot configuration

– Cartridge in the drive (0 or 1); Slots value is always “N/A”

– Number of cartridges in the active slots; Number of active slots

– Number of cartridges in the cleaning/inactive slots; Number of

cleaning/inactive slots

– Number of cartridges in the I/O Station (0 or 1) when enabled; Number of

I/O Station slots

– Number of cartridges in the reserved slot; Number of reserved slots

v Library firmware version

v Library serial number

v Drive firmware version

The library map

Figure 4-29. Library Map screen

Select Monitor Library > Library Map to display a graphical view of the library.
Each component of the library is represented by a clickable icon. Select a
component in the library map to display detailed information for that component
of the library on the right side of the page. A grayed-out column represents the
I/O station. The information that is displayed varies according to the type of
device selected:

v Library information

– Accessor status (OK, Degraded, or Failed)

– Drive Status (OK, Degraded, or Failed). Drive Status displays Empty,

Loading, or Ejected when the drive is empty, loading media, or media is
ejected/unloaded in the drive. It displays Cleaning when the cleaning
cartridge is in the drive, and Initializing while initializing.

– I/O station (Enabled or Disabled)

– Auto cleaning (Enabled or Disabled)

– Magazine status (Inserted or Open)

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– Library mode (Random or Sequential). In Sequential mode, Loop and Auto

load mode are also displayed.

v Ethernet information

– Status

– Protocol

– IP addresses

– DHCP (Enabled or Disabled)

– Subnet mask

– Gateway address

– Library worldwide node name

– MAC address

– Link speed

– NTP server

– SNMP trap

– Email address

v Cartridge

– Cartridge label that is detected by the bar code reader

– Encryption setting (for data cartridges)

– Media status (OK, Degraded, or Failed)

– Remaining uses for cleaning cartridges. When a cleaning cartridge is added to

the library (I/O station or cleaning slot) the remaining uses is displayed as 50.
The actual remaining uses are updated when the cleaning cartridge is loaded
into the tape drive. See “Cleaning cartridge” on page 5-4.

v Column n, Tier n

– Slot type (Storage, I/O station, or Cleaning)

– Element address

v Drive information

– Status (OK, Degraded, or Failed). Drive Status displays Empty, Loading, or

Ejected when the drive is empty, loading media, or media is ejected/unloaded
in the drive. It displays Cleaning when the cleaning cartridge is in the drive,
and Initializing while initializing.

– Vendor ID

– Product ID

– Firmware version

– Serial number

– Worldwide node name

– Encryption capability

– Drive event

– Cartridge information

v Accessor information

– Status (OK, Degraded, or Failed)

– Accessor event

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Managing the library

Moving cartridges

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Figure 4-30. Move Cartridges screen

Use Manage Library > Move Cartridges to move data and cleaning cartridges
between the I/O station, storage positions, inactive slots, and tape drive. Move
cartridges by clicking and dragging a cartridge from one location to another, or by
right-clicking a cartridge and selecting a destination.

Select a cartridge to display information for that cartridge in the Source pane on
the right side of the page. Drag the cartridge to a valid destination location to
display information in the Destination pane. Release the mouse button to run the
move.

The following information is displayed:

v Source

– Location coordinates in the library (Column, Tier)

– Slot type (Storage, I/O station, or Cleaning)

– Element address

– Cartridge label

– Encryption capability for storage cartridges

– Remaining uses for cleaning cartridges. When a cleaning cartridge is added to

the library (I/O station or cleaning slot) the remaining uses are displayed as

50. The actual remaining uses are updated when the cleaning cartridge is
loaded into the tape drive. See “Cleaning cartridge” on page 5-4.

– Media status (OK, Degraded, or Failed)

v Destination

– Location coordinates in the library (Column, Tier)

– Status (for the tape drive)

– Slot type and element address

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Note: Each column has a spring loaded mechanism that pushes the cartridges into

Note: Cartridges cannot be moved to the accessor with this command. However,

Unloading the drive

Figure 4-31. Unload Drive screen

Select Manage Library > Unload Drive and click Unload to unload the tape
cartridge from the tape drive head.

Unload when library is in Random mode: The cartridge in the drive is unloaded
from the tape head mechanism, but is still retained inside the tape drive housing.
The Move Cartridge command moves the cartridge from the drive to another
location. Moving a tape cartridge from a drive to another location both unloads
and moves the cartridge in a single action.

Tier 1. Moving a second cartridge into a column moves the first cartridge
into Tier 2. Cartridges cannot be moved directly from Tier 1 in one column
to Tier 2 in another column in a single move operation (intermediate move
operations are required).

cartridges can be moved from the accessor with this command if the library
was powered OFF with a cartridge still held in the accessor.

Unload when library is in Sequential mode: The cartridge in the drive is unloaded
from the tape head mechanism, and returned to the cartridge home position

Cleaning the drive manually

Figure 4-32. Clean Drive screen

Select Manage Library > Clean Drive to clean a drive manually. Select a cleaning
cartridge to use (from the magazine or from the I/O station), and click Clean.

The cleaning cartridge is returned to its home position when the drive cleaning is
finished.

Taking the library online and offline

Figure 4-33. Library State screen

Select Manage Library > Library State to take the library online or offline. Check
the library status, and click the button that is displayed to change the library
status.

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It is sometimes necessary to take the library offline before library servicing
functions are completed. Once these operations are finished, it is necessary to bring
the library back online.

Note: The tape drive is always online, even when the library is offline.

Conducting a library inventory

Figure 4-34. Inventory screen

Select Manage Library > Inventory to force the library to run an inventory of the
cartridge magazine, accessor, and tape drive to refresh the library map. Conduct an
inventory by clicking the Start button. The Inventory Progress bar indicates the
process in action. Wait until the operation finishes before normal library operations
resume.

Figure 4-35. Inventory progress bar

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An inventory is conducted automatically when the power is first turned ON or
when a cartridge magazine is inserted.

Unlocking the cartridge magazine

Figure 4-36. Unlock magazine

Select Manage Library > Unlock Magazine to unlock and remove the cartridge
magazine. When the cartridge magazine is unlocked, it can be removed from the
library to insert or remove data and cleaning cartridges. When the cartridge
magazine is fully inserted, the magazine locks into place. After the magazine is
closed, wait for the library to complete its inventory before normal library
operations resume.

Note: A blue release gate in the upper left corner of each column in the cartridge

Magazine state: Locked

Unlock

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magazine prevents each cartridge from falling out of the front of the
magazine. When manually releasing the gate with one hand, position your
other hand in front of the column opening to protect cartridges that are
ejected by the internal column spring.

Note: If the cartridge magazine is not removed within 5 minutes, it is

automatically locked.

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Configuring the library

Managing user access

Figure 4-37. User Access screen

Select Configure Library > User Access to add, modify, or remove administrator,
superuser, and user accounts, and to change passwords. Up to 7 users can be
configured with the Web User Interface.

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Add, modify, or remove users with the following information:

v Select action

– Add - To add new users.

– Modify - To change the selected user’s access role or password.

– Remove - To delete the selected user from the system.

v User Name - The user name of a registered user.

v Password - Case-sensitive password for the registered user.

v Role - The user access level for the registered user.

– Users are allowed to monitor the library, but not complete actions that affect

the physical library.

– Superusers are allowed to operate the physical and logical library, but not

complete actions that affect the library configuration.

– Administrator users are allowed access to the entire physical library and

logical library, including configuration. Only one administrator user must be
assigned the login name admin.

An administrator can add/modify/remove extra administrator, superuser, and user
accounts, and change passwords. User accounts are restricted to specific areas of
the library. For more information, see Chapter 2, “User interfaces,” on page 2-1.

A User account can be modified by an administrator to provide a user with
superuser or administrator access permissions to the library functions.

Enter all user IDs and passwords on the Library Configuration form in
Appendix D, “Library Configuration Form,” on page D-1.

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Click Submit to transfer the settings to the library. A dialog message is displayed
when the settings are updated successfully.

Click Refresh to read the current settings from the library.

Configuring physical library settings

Figure 4-38. Physical library settings screen

Select Configure Library > Physical to configure the I/O station and auto
cleaning.

Configure the I/O station and auto cleaning cartridge slot assignment with the
following settings:

v Library name - Use to enter a name for your library.

v Auto cleaning - Use to enable automatic cleaning of the tape drive. Auto

cleaning can be enabled only when there the number of active slots is less than
the total number of available slots in the library.

v Bar code label length - Use to choose the number of characters in the cartridge

bar code that is reported to the host computer.

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Click Submit to transfer the settings to the library. A dialog message is displayed
when the settings are updated successfully.

Click Refresh to read the current settings from the library.

Configuring logical library settings

Figure 4-39. Logical library settings screen

Select Configure Library > Logical to configure the library access mode for the
logical library and the number of active cartridge slots.

Configure the library access mode with the following settings:

v Library mode - The library mode can be set to Random or Sequential.

– Random - In random mode, the library allows the server's (host's) application

software to select any data cartridge in any order.

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– Sequential - In sequential mode, the library's firmware predefines the

selection of the cartridges. After initialization, the firmware causes the library
to select the first available cartridge found (counting from the lowest
Column/Tier position through the highest cartridge position in your library)
for loading into the drive. See “Location coordinates and element addresses”
on page 1-9.

Loop - Sequential mode with loop mode ON loads the cartridge in the lowest
Column/Tier cartridge position after the cartridge in the highest Column/Tier
cartridge position is filled with data and sent back to its home position. This
mode allows endless backup operations without user interaction.

Autoload - Sequential mode with autoload mode ON loads the first available
cartridge (the lowest Column/Tier cartridge position that contains a cartridge)
automatically if the library powers ON, or resets, with an empty drive. If the
library powers ON with a cartridge already in the drive, sequential mode will
start from the home position of that cartridge, unless the host issues a rewind
and unload command to the drive, in which case the next cartridge in
sequence will be loaded into the drive.

To start sequential mode if autoload is OFF, select the Move Cartridges
command to load the first cartridge into the drive. The sequence starts from the
home position of that cartridge. Cartridges need not to be in contiguous slots.

To stop sequential mode, select the Move Cartridges command to unload the
drive. This mode cancels sequential mode; the next sequential cartridge is NOT
loaded.

To restart sequential mode, select the Move Cartridges command again to load a
cartridge; the loading sequence resumes from the home position of that
cartridge.

v Number of active slots - Select the number of active slots you would like to

assign in your library. Selecting the number of active slots defines the number of
storage slots, number of cleaning/inactive slots, whether the I/O station is
enabled/disabled, and whether auto cleaning is allowed.

The first digit configures the number of active storage positions (4, 6, 8, or 9).
The second digit configures Column 5, Tier 1 of the magazine as an I/O Station
(0 when disabled, and 1 when enabled).

The Auto Cleaning function can be enabled only if there is at least one inactive
position in the magazine. If auto cleaning is enabled, the inactive positions
become cleaning cartridge positions.

Click Submit to transfer the settings to the library. A dialog message is displayed
when the settings are updated successfully.

Click Refresh to read the current settings from the library.

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Configuring network settings

Figure 4-40. Network settings screen

Use Configure Library > Network to set the network settings for the library.

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Note: The Internet Protocol (IPv4, IPv6, or dual IPv4/IPv6) selection is used for

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the TL1000 Tape Autoloader IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, time
server address, mail server address, SNMP trap address, and EKM server
addresses.

Configure the network with the following settings:

v Link speed - Ethernet duplex mode (Auto, 10Base-T Full, 10Base-T Half,

100Base-TX Full, 100Base-TX Half).

v TCP/IP settings - IPv4, IPv6, and dual stack IPv4/IPv6 are supported. To enable

the dual IPv4/IPv6 protocol, select both Use IPv4 and Use IPv6 and enter
parameters for both.

v Security - Select Enable SSL for Web to provide secure communications

between the web browser and the tape library.

v IPv4 setting - Select Use IPv4 to enable the IPv4 Internet Protocol. Select the

corresponding button to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) or use static
IP address settings. When with DHCP, use the Operator Panel to determine the
library's assigned IP address. See “Current information” on page 4-4. Enter the
following parameters if with static IP address settings.

– IPv4 address - Sets the TCP/IPv4 address of the library on the network.

– Subnet mask - Defines and limits users within a local network.

– Gateway - Allows access outside the local network.

v IPv6 setting - Select Use IPv6 to enable the IPv6 Internet Protocol. Select the

corresponding check boxes to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP), to
obtain an IP address with stateless auto configuration, or use static IP address
settings. Enter the following parameter if with static IP address settings.

– IPv6 address - Sets the TCP/IPv6 address of the library on the network.

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– Prefix Length - Decimal value 0 - 128 indicating the number of contiguous,

high-order bits comprising the network portion of the address.

– Gateway - Allows access outside the local network.

v DNS setting - Select Use DNS to use a domain name server. The DNS server, if

entered, allows the encryption, date and time, and notifications IP addresses to
be specified with host names instead of numerical IP addresses.

– DNS IP address - Sets the IP address of the DNS server.

Click Submit to transfer the settings to the library. A dialog message is displayed
when the settings are updated successfully.

Click Refresh to read the current settings from the library.

Configuring encryption settings

Figure 4-41. Encryption settings screen

Select Configure Library > Encryption to configure an encryption method for data
that is stored on tape cartridges.

Note: Application Managed Encryption (AME) does not require a key.

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Figure 4-42. Encryption settings enabled screen

Configure encryption with the following settings:

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1. Expand Configure Library, if necessary, and click Encryption in the left

navigation pane of the Web User Interface.

2. In the Encryption method: drop-down menu, choose Application Managed to

enable encryption in your library. No further configuration steps are necessary.

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Note: Library Managed Encryption and System Managed Encryption are not

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To determine whether a cartridge is encrypted, use Configure Library > Library
Map and select the cartridge. The screen displays whether the cartridge is

encrypted, not encrypted, or unknown.

Click Submit to transfer the settings to the library. A dialog message is displayed
when the settings are updated successfully.

Configuring date and time settings

Figure 4-43. Date and time settings screen

supported in this Library. Library Managed Encryption configuration
options and Keypath Diagnostics menus are greyed out in the Library
Web Interface.

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Select Configure Library > Date and Time to configure the date and time settings
with one of three methods. The date and time can be automatically updated with a

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remote NTP time server over the network. Alternatively, the date and time can be
synchronized with the clock on your host computer. And lastly, that date and times
can be set manually.

Note: Selecting Refresh refreshes the date and time.

Note: If you choose to manually set your date and time, you must reset the date

and time after the library is power cycled and after a library reset.

Note: When the library is power cycled, wait 10 seconds after the power is OFF

before powering ON the library again.

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The TL1000 Tape Autoloader communicates with an NTP server with the following
conditions:

v Client/server basis operation

v UDP (User Datagram Protocol) to access the NTP server

v Does not use authentication keys

v Library polling is every 12 hours

Configure the date and time with the following settings:

v NTP Server - Enables time and date control with a time server on the network.

– NTP server address - The IP address of the time server. IPv4 and IPv6

addresses are supported, depending on the TCP/IP settings. Host names can
be entered instead of numerical IP addresses if Use DNS is selected in the
Network settings.

– Time zone - The time zone relative to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

v If the time server is disabled, enter the local time and date manually.

– Date - The date with the MM/DD/YYYY format.

– Time - The time with the HH:MM:SS format.

v Auto Adjustment by PC - Select a time interval and click Start to synchronize

the library with the clock on your host computer at regular intervals. The Web
User Interface Java Applet must be running continuously to use this function.

Click Submit to transfer the settings to the library. A dialog message is displayed
when the settings have been updated successfully.

Click Refresh to read the current settings from the library.

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Configuring email notifications

Figure 4-44. Email settings screen

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Select Configure Library > Notifications > SMTP (Mail) Settings to configure the
email settings for sending event information whenever an event of a certain level
occurs.

Configure email notification with the following settings:

v SMTP server address - SMTP mail server IPv4 or IPv6 address (depending on

network configuration)

v Sender address - email message header information

v Subject - email message header information

v Mail to - email addresses of contacts to be notified of the event

v Mail event - Event level notification threshold

– Error events

– Error and Warning events

– Error, Warning, and Information events

Click Test to send a test message to the addresses enabled in the Mail to fields.

Click Submit to transfer the settings to the library. A dialog message is displayed
when the settings are updated successfully.

Click Refresh to read the current settings from the library.

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Configuring SNMP trap notifications

Figure 4-45. SNMP settings screen

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Use Configure Library > Notifications > SNMP Settings to configure the trap
settings for sending event information whenever an event of a certain level occurs,
and to register users who can access the tape library with SNMP Version 3. The

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traps that are supported by the TL1000 Tape Autoloader are listed in “Trap
definitions (types)” on page A-14.

Download the SNMP MIB file for this library from http://www.dell.com/support.
Install the MIB file on your SNMP server. Refer to your server application
documentation for instructions.

Configure SNMP trap notification with the following settings:

v SNMP Enabled - The SNMP Enabled check box must have a check mark to

enable SNMP notifications.

v Community - SNMP community name (for example, “public”)

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v Name - Device name (for example, “TL1000 Tape Autoloader”)

v Location - Physical location of the tape library

v Contact - Contact individual's name

v SNMPv3 engine ID - A read-only attribute that identifies the SNMPv3 engine.

v Trap event - Event level notification threshold

– Error events

– Error and Warning events

– Error, Warning, and Information events

v Trap List - IP addresses of the SNMP monitoring stations to be notified when an

event takes place and the security settings.

– Validity - Enable/Disable setting.

– Trap version - v1, v2c, or v3. For v2c and v3, the Inform check box

determines whether an SNMP INFORM request is sent instead of a trap
event.

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– IP address - IPv4 and IPv6 addresses are supported.

– Community (v1 or v2c) - SNMP community name.

– User name (v3 only) - SNMPv3 unique user name.

– Authentication (v3 only) - Authentication algorithm, MD5, or SHA. When an

algorithm is specified, an authentication password and confirmation of the
password are required.

– Privacy (v3 only) - Privacy service encryption and decryption algorithm, DES

or AES. When an algorithm is specified, a privacy password and confirmation
of the password are required.

v SNMPv3 User List - SNMPv3 users who can access the tape library.

– Validity - Enable/Disable setting.

– User name - SNMPv3 unique user name.

– Authentication - Authentication algorithm, MD5, or SHA. When an algorithm

is specified, an authentication password and confirmation of the password are
required.

– Privacy - Privacy service encryption and decryption algorithm, DES or AES.

When an algorithm is specified, a privacy password and confirmation of the
password are required.

Click Test to send a test trap to the IP addresses enabled in the Trap to fields.

Click Submit to transfer the settings to the library. A dialog message is displayed
when the settings are updated successfully.

Click Refresh to read the current settings from the library.

Saving and restoring configuration settings

Your library configuration can be saved and restored automatically by a cookie and
manually by with the Web User Interface. It is recommended that you use the Web
User Interface method whether you use the cookie method.

Important: Verify all configuration settings after your library configuration is

restored. Reset the library date and time (see “Configuring date and
time settings” on page 4-28).

Saving and restoring configuration automatically with cookies

If allowed by your web browser preference settings, cookies are employed to
automatically save your library configuration on your host computer and
automatically restore your library configuration if your library network
configuration uses a static IP address. The following flowchart illustrates how VPD
data is saved from and restored to a library with cookies.

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