Fujitsu would like to thank you for purchasing our FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library (hereinafter
referred to as LT260).
The LT260 is designed to be connected to servers (such as PRIMEQUEST, PRIMERGY, or Fujitsu M12/M10).
This manual explains how to perform operation management and settings for the LT260 from the operator
panel or the remote panel.
This manual is intended for use of LT260 in regions other than Japan.
Please carefully review the information outlined in this manual.
Ninth Edition
December 2019
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This manual is composed of the following two chapters:
● Chapter 1 Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the operator panel and the remote panel.
● Chapter 2 Operating the Library
This chapter provides information about various operations that can be performed with the operator panel
and the remote panel.
Warning Notations
About this Manual
Warning signs are shown throughout this manual in order to prevent injury to the user and/or material damage. These signs are composed of a symbol and a message describing the recommended level of caution. The
following explains the symbols, their levels of caution, and their meanings as used in this manual.
This symbol indicates the possibility of serious or fatal injury if the LT260 is not
used properly.
This symbol indicates the possibility of minor or moderate personal injury, as
well as damage to the LT260 and/or to other users and their property, if the
LT260 is not used properly.
This symbol indicates IMPORTANT information for the user to note when using
the LT260.
The following symbols are used to indicate the type of warnings or cautions being described.
The triangle emphasizes the urgency of the WARNING and CAUTION contents. Inside the triangle and above it are details concerning the symbol
(e.g. Electrical Shock).
The barred "Do Not..." circle warns against certain actions. The action which
must be avoided is both illustrated inside the barred circle and written above it
(e.g. No Disassembly).
To avoid damaging the LT260, pay attention to the following points
when cleaning the LT260:
- Make sure to disconnect the power when cleaning.
- Be careful that no liquid seeps into the LT260 when using cleaners, etc.
- Do not use alcohol or other solvents to clean the LT260.
Warning Layout Ribbon
Example Warning
The black "Must Do..." disk indicates actions that must be taken. The
required action is both illustrated inside the black disk and written above it
(e.g. Unplug).
How Warnings are Presented in this Manual
A message is written beside the symbol indicating the caution level. This message is marked with a vertical
ribbon in the left margin, to distinguish this warning from ordinary descriptions.
An example is shown here.
Additional Information
Symbols Used in This Manual
The following symbols are used throughout this manual:
This symbol alerts operators to particularly important information. Be sure to read this
information.
Functions and know how which can be useful when setting up or operating the LT260.
1.1Overview of Panel Operations ........................................................................................... 12
1.1.1Overview of the Operator Panel ..................................................................................................................... 12
1.1.2Overview of the Remote Panel ....................................................................................................................... 14
1.3.1Menu Layout of the Operator Panel ............................................................................................................... 16
1.3.2Menu Layout of the Remote Panel ................................................................................................................ 17
Chapter 2 Operating the Library18
2.1Using the Operator Panel .................................................................................................. 19
2.2Using the Remote Panel ................................................................................................... 20
2.3Logging into the Library ................................................................................................... 21
2.4Using the Library Home Screen ......................................................................................... 23
2.4.1Top Banner Elements .................................................................................................................................... 24
2.4.2Left Pane Elements ........................................................................................................................................ 24
2.4.3Center Panel Elements .................................................................................................................................. 26
2.5Configuring the Library .....................................................................................................27
2.5.1Using the Initial Configuration Wizard ........................................................................................................... 27
2.5.2Saving, Restoring and Resetting the Library Configuration ............................................................................31
2.5.3Configuring the Date and Time Format .......................................................................................................... 34
2.5.4Configuring Media Barcode Compatibility Checking ...................................................................................... 38
2.5.5Configuring Allow Unlabeled Media Setting ..................................................................................................39
2.5.7Configuring the RMI Timeout Setting (for Firmware Versions 7.80 and Earlier) .............................................41
2.5.8Configuring the Library Network Settings ......................................................................................................42
2.5.9Configuring the SNMP ....................................................................................................................................43
2.5.10Configuring the SMTP ....................................................................................................................................47
2.6.3Managing System Firmware ..........................................................................................................................92
2.6.6Downloading Log and Trace Files ..................................................................................................................96
2.6.7Rebooting the Library .................................................................................................................................... 96
2.6.9Controlling the UID LED .................................................................................................................................98
2.6.10Moving the Robotic to the Base Module ........................................................................................................98
2.7Operating the Library ........................................................................................................ 99
2.7.1Moving Media ................................................................................................................................................ 99
2.7.2Opening the Mailslot ................................................................................................................................... 100
2.7.3Opening a Magazine ................................................................................................................................... 102
2.7.4Cleaning a Tape Drive .................................................................................................................................. 103
2.7.5Rescanning the Cartridge Inventory ............................................................................................................. 104
2.7.6Forcing a Tape Drive to Eject a Cartridge ...................................................................................................... 105
2.8Viewing Status Information ............................................................................................ 106
2.8.1Viewing Library and Module Status ............................................................................................................. 106
2.8.5Using Partition Map Configuration Status .................................................................................................... 116
2.8.6Viewing Tape Drive Status ........................................................................................................................... 118
2.8.7Viewing Network Status ...............................................................................................................................119
2.8.8Viewing Security Status ................................................................................................................................ 121
Figure 1.5Menu layout of the operator panel.............................................................................................................. 16
Figure 1.6Menu layout of the remote panel................................................................................................................ 17
Figure 2.5Date/Time format ........................................................................................................................................ 35
Figure 2.21Adding an Account ...................................................................................................................................... 62
Figure 2.22Changing the Account Password.................................................................................................................. 63
Figure 2.23Changing the User Account Role.................................................................................................................. 64
Figure 2.24Deleting an account .................................................................................................................................... 65
Figure 2.36Backing up the self-signed certificate.......................................................................................................... 78
Figure 2.37Restoring the self signed certificate ............................................................................................................ 78
Figure 2.38Setting the session timeout......................................................................................................................... 79
Figure 2.39Setting login session locking function ......................................................................................................... 79
Figure 2.44Slot to slot test ............................................................................................................................................ 83
Figure 2.45Element to element test.............................................................................................................................. 84
Figure 2.46Position test ................................................................................................................................................ 86
Figure 2.47Wellness test ............................................................................................................................................... 88
Figure 2.48Robotic test ................................................................................................................................................. 89
Figure 2.51Detailed view example for logs ................................................................................................................... 91
Figure 2.52Upgrades system firmware .......................................................................................................................... 92
Figure 2.58UID LED control ........................................................................................................................................... 98
Figure 2.59Move robotic to base module ...................................................................................................................... 98
Figure 2.60Move media ................................................................................................................................................ 99
Figure 2.67Inventory list ............................................................................................................................................. 109
Figure 2.75Tape drive status ....................................................................................................................................... 118
Figure 2.76Network status .......................................................................................................................................... 119
This chapter provides an overview of the operator panel and the remote panel.
1.1Overview of Panel Operations
The library provides two main interfaces:
• Operator panel
With the operator panel, you can monitor, configure, and control the library from the front panel. All operating menus are displayed on the center pane.
• Remote panel
With the remote panel, you can monitor, configure, and control the library from a web browser. The remote
panel hosts a dedicated, protected Internet site that displays a graphical representation of the library.
Except of top menus, operating menu tree are displayed on the right pane.
Although the operator panel is similar to the remote panel in design and functionality, some of the executable operations are different.
1.1.1Overview of the Operator Panel
The operator panel is positioned on the center of the front panel. It is possible to perform operations such as
referencing/setting the library and drive status and opening the magazine or mailslot from the operator
panel. By selecting the buttons on the operator panel, operations such as window transition, function selection, and setup value input can be performed.
The windows on the operator panel before login can be roughly divided into the initialization window and
login window.
The remote panel can be used to perform operations such as referencing/setting the library and drive status
and performing drive cleaning on a Web browser via the LAN.
• The recommended environment for the remote panel is as follows:
- Web browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari
• Cookies and Java Script are used for the remote panel. Cookies and Java Script need to be enabled in your
browser.
Before using the remote panel, network settings need to be performed on the operator panel to enable the IP
address, the subnet mask, and the gateway so that the remote panel can be used. Specify the following URL
on a Web browser after performing the settings:
http:// <IP address specified for the LT260>/
or
https:// <IP address specified for the LT260>/
Use the https URL to connect to the remote panel for the LT260 when SSL is enabled. For details related to
enabling SSL, refer to "2.5.18
The following window is displayed when the LT260 is connected.
Figure 1.3 Remote panel starting window
Configuring the Access Management Setting to the Remote Panel" (page 68).
With the operator panel, you can monitor, configure, and control the library from the front panel. All operating menus are displayed on the center pane.
• Remote panel
With the remote panel, you can monitor, configure, and control the library from a web browser. The remote
panel hosts a dedicated, protected Internet site that displays a graphical representation of the library.
Except of top menus, operating menu tree are displayed on the right pane.
Although the operator panel is similar to the remote panel in design and functionality, some of the executable operations are different.
Table 2.1
Table 2.1 Status icons
shows the status icons that appear on the panels and the meaning of the icons.
LEDFunction
The green Status OK icon indicates that the library is fully operational and that no user interaction is
required.
The yellow exclamation point Status Warning icon indicates that user attention is necessary, but
that the device can still perform most operations.
The red X Status Error icon indicates that user intervention is required and that the device is not
capable of performing some operations.
The front panel has a power button, an LCD touch screen, and five LEDs. With the operator panel you can
monitor, configure, and operate most library functions from the front panel. To navigate the operator panel,
tap on the LCD touch screen.
Table 2.2 Front panel LED indicators
LEDFunction
Blue when activated. The unit identification (UID) LEDs are controlled by the user through the operator
Module ID
ReadyGreen, steady when power is on, blinking with tape Ready drive or library robotic activity.
CleanAmber when a tape drive cleaning operation is recommended.
Attention
Error
panel and remote panel Maintenance > UID LED Control screen. The UIDs on the operator panel and back
panel UID are activated and deactivated together. The UIDs are helpful for locating the library in a data
center.
Amber if the library has detected a condition for which user attention is necessary, but that the library can
still perform most operations.
Amber if an unrecoverable tape drive or library error occurs. A corresponding error message is displayed
on the LCD screen. User intervention is required; the library is not capable of performing some operations.
The operator panel screen may be initialized if time elapses without logging in or during the logout process.
As a feature, the operator panel turns white for a few seconds during the initialization of the screen and then
login screen appears.
With the remote panel, you can monitor, configure, and operate most library functions from a web browser.
When possible, it is recommended that the remote panel be used as the primary library interface because
compared to the operations of the operator panel, the web interface provides access to additional features,
such as online help, and is easier to use. However, the remote panel is not required to use the product, except
to configure advanced features, such as SNMP, IPv6, encryption, and partitions.
Before using the remote panel, you must configure the library network settings and set the administrator
password with the operator panel. This can be done with the Initial Configuration Wizard. See "2.5.1
Initial Configuration Wizard" (page 27).
To start the remote panel, open the latest version of a supported web browser and enter the IP address of the
library in the browser’s address bar. Supported browsers include Internet Explorer (version 10 or later is recommended), Firefox, Chrome and Safari.
Using the
Check the online help in the remote panel for additional information. The help pages are updated with firmware updates and often contain up-to-date technical details that might not be contained in this document.
To access remote panel help, click the icon on the right side of the remote panel top banner.
1Operator panel: If the operator panel screen saver is on, tap the screen.
Remote panel: Open a supported web browser and enter the IP address of the library in the
browser’s address bar.
2Select the User.
3If required, enter the Password.
4Click Login.
The user levels are:
• user
The initial password is "std00001". The user account provides access to status information, but not
configuration, maintenance or operation functions. The administrator account can be used to set the user
account password, and allow or forbid the use of some of the operation functions by the user account.
Based on the firmware version, refer to "2.5.15
7.80 and Earlier)" (page 58), or "2.5.16 Configuring User Account Settings (for Firmware Versions 7.90 and
Later)" (page 60) for details.
• administrator
The administrator password is required to login as the administrator user. The same administrator password is used for the remote panel and operator panel. The initial administrator password is "adm00001".
The administrator user has access to all functionality except for the log configuration and Service features.
Configuring User Account Settings (for Firmware Versions
From a security perspective, changing the default password immediately after starting the library is recommended.
When logging in for the first time, change the password using the Initial Configuration Wizard or change the
password with the user account settings.
Refer to "2.5.1
(for Firmware Versions 7.80 and Earlier)" (page 58), or "2.5.16 Configuring User Account Settings (for
Firmware Versions 7.90 and Later)" (page 60) for details.
• service
Access to this user is by Service personnel only. The service password is set at the factory. The same service
password is used for the remote panel and operator panel. Both the administrator and service passwords
are required for a service person to enter the service area.
• security
In addition to the functions that are available when logged in as the administrative user, the key
management function can be set. After the Key Management Function Option is purchased, the setting for
the key management function is available.
The initial password is "security". However, this password can only be used to log in from the operator
panel.
After the initial password is changed on the operator panel, the password can then also be used to log in
from the remote panel.
Using the Initial Configuration Wizard" (page 27), "2.5.15 Configuring User Account Settings
Basically, only one user can log in to the library regardless of whether the user logs in from the remote panel
or operator panel.
If a user is currently logged in, a warning message appears. Select whether to continue the login process.
• Select Leave to stop the login process.
• Select Login to continue the login process and forcibly log the currently logged in user out.
As an exception, only the "user" user account can log in to the library regardless of whether other users are
logged in.
Note that if no operation is performed for a certain period of time, the user is forcibly logged out.
An icon indicating the overall health status of the library
-
The green check mark Status OK icon indicates that all library components are fully operational and
that no user intervention is required.
-
The yellow triangle exclamation point Status Warning icon indicates that user attention is necessary,
but that the library can still perform most operations. Click the icon to display the event ticket log.
-
The red circle X Status Error icon indicates that user intervention is required and the library is not
capable of performing some operations. Click the icon to display the event ticket log.
• Status
The status of the library robotic
- Idle
The library robotic is ready to perform an action.
- Moving
The library robotic is moving a cartridge.
- Scanning
The library robotic is performing an inventory of cartridges.
- Offline
The robotic assembly is being used by the library or is disabled.
• Library Time & Date
Helpful when analyzing event logs and support tickets, and might be needed when contacting support.
A summary of each module’s configuration and health. Click or tap the module status area to select the
module.
- Module Health Icon
•
The green check mark Status OK icon indicates that the module and each of its components are fully
operational and that no user intervention is required.
•
The yellow triangle explanation point Status Warning icon indicates that user attention is necessary, but that the library can still perform most operations.
•
The red circle X Status Error icon indicates that user intervention is required and the module is not
capable of performing some operations.
- Module Number
Modules are numbered based on their location in the physical library. The bottom module is Module 1.
The base module is annotated with (Base).
- Tape Drive Status
The number of tape drives installed in the module and the health of each tape drive. Click or tap on the
tape drive to display the tape drive configuration and status information in the center pane.
• A black square indicates that the tape drive is fully operational and that no user intervention is
required.
• A yellow square indicates that user attention is necessary, but that the tape drive can still perform
most operations.
• A red square indicates that user intervention is required or the tape drive is not capable of perform-
ing some operations.
- Magazine Slot Usage
The number of cartridge slots available and the number in use.
- Tape Drive Operation Status
The current tape drive activity for each tape drive in the module. The tape drive operation status is only
displayed for the selected module.
• Write
The tape drive is performing a write operation.
• Read
The tape drive is performing a read operation.
• Idle
A cartridge is in the tape drive but the tape drive is not performing an operation.
Click or tap [Configuration] in the home screen to access the library configuration function. From the list displayed in the center pane in the operator panel or the right pane in the remote panel, select the item to configure. Refer to "1.3
For items with a sub-menu, click or tap the item to expand the sub-menu.
2.5.1Using the Initial Configuration Wizard
The wizard guides you through setting the administrator password, configuring the time zone, date and time,
and library network settings. When logging in to the remote panel for the first time, performing a configura-
tion using this function is recommended.
The items that can be configure by this function can also be configured individually. To configure an item
individually, refer to the following as required.
• Administrator password
"2.5.15
Configuring User Account Settings (for Firmware Versions 7.90 and Later)" (page 60)
• Timezone
"2.5.3.1
• Date and time
"2.5.3.2
• Library network settings
"2.5.8
Configuring User Account Settings (for Firmware Versions 7.80 and Earlier)" (page 58) or "2.5.16
Configuring the Library Network Settings" (page 42)
To configure the library, perform the following procedure.
1In the [Configuration > System] screen, click "Initial Configuration Wizard" in the right pane
to start the wizard.
2Click [Next].
To skip the configuration, click [Next] without entering any information. To go back to the previous
item, click [Back]. To cancel the configuration, click [Cancel].
3Set the administrator password.
Enter the password twice and click [Submit]. When the setting is completed, click [Next].
Enter a value for the required items and then click [Next].
Enter values according to the selected [Protocol].
When directly entering an Internet address, select Static for [Method] and enter a value in each item.
When automatically obtaining an Internet address from a DHCP server, select DHCP (for IPv4) or Stateless (for IPv6).
5Configure the timezone
Select a timezone location from [Timezone Lists]. For location names that start with ">", a
sub-menu is displayed in the right pane when selected and a more detailed location can be
selected. After selecting a timezone, click [Next].
For example, select [Asia > Tokyo] to set the timezone to Japan Standard Time.