Sun StorageTek™ SL24 Tape
Autoloader
Getting started
IMPORTANT:
Shipping Lock: The shipping lock must be removed for the
robotics to work properly. A robot move error is displayed if the
shipping lock is not removed. See Step 1, Removing and storing
the shipping lock.
WARNING!
The Sun StorageTek™ SL24 Tape Autoloader weighs 15.6 kg (34.3
lb)withoutmediaand20.4kg(44.9lb)withmedia(24cartridges).
When moving the Autoloader, to reduce the risk of personal injury
or damage to the device:
• Observe local health and safety requirements and guidelines
for manual material handling.
• Remove all tapes to reduce the overall weight of the device.
• Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the device d uring
installation or removal.
WARNING!
When placing the Autoloader into a rack, to reduce the risk of
personal injury or damag e to equipment:
• Extend the rack’s leveling jacks to the floor.
• Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
• Install stabilizing feet on the rack.
• Extend only one rack component at a time. Racks may become
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Front panel overview
Back panel overview: SAS
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1. Power button2. Mailslot
3. LEDs4. LCD screen
5. C ontrol keys
7. Magazines
6. Air vents
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Back panel overview: parallel SCSI
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1. SAS connector
3. Power connector
5. Ethernet port6. Serial port (Factory use only)
7. USB port
9. Pull‐out ta
product infor
b containing
mation
2. Fan
4. Tape drive
8. Magazine release hole
10. Tape drive LED
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Back panel overview: Fibre Channel
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1. Parallel SCSI connector
3. Power connector
5. Ethernet port6. Serial port (Factory use only)
7. USB port
9. Pull‐out tab containing
product information
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2. Fan
4. Tape drive
8. Magazine release hole
10. Tape drive LED
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1. Fibre Channel ports
3. Power connector
5. E thernet port6. Serial port (Factory use only)
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7. USB port
9. Pull‐out tab containing
product information
Optional:
CAUTION
Operating the Autoloader on a flat surface without the tabletop
conversion cover may cause errors or damage to the Autoloader.
Tabletop conversion cover
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2. Fan
4. Tape drive
8. Magazine release hole
10. Tape drive LED
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The Autoloader can either be installed into a rack with the enclosed
rails or installed into the optional tabletop conversion cover and set
on a flat surface.
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Using the operator control panel (OCP)
The OCP has a power button, four LEDs, four control keys, and
a2‐line by 16‐character L CD screen. With the OCP, you can
monitor, configure, and operate most Autoloader functions from the
Autoloader front panel.
SeePage12fortheOCPmenutree.
Control keys
The OCP displays a menu that lets you access information and
execute commands using the four control keys.
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Cancel — Cancels the c urrent menu option, returns to the previous
menu level, or returns to the Home screen.
Enter — Executes the current menu or selects the current option
displayed on the LCD screen.
Previous — Selects the previous item or value in the currently
displayed menu.
Next — S elects the next item or value in the currently displayed menu.
Using the remote management
interface (RMI)
With the RMI, you can monitor, configure, and operate most
Autoloader functions from a web browser.
Sun recommends that, when possible, the RMI be used as the
primary Autoloader interface because the web interface provides
access to additional features, includes online help, and is easier to
use. However, the RMI is not required to use the product, except
to configure SNMP, IPv6, and logical libraries. The only tasks you
cannot do from the RMI are:
• Opening the mailslot.
• Initiating the Wellness test.
• Saving and restoring files and downloading firmware via a USB
flash drive.
To enable the Autoloader ’s RMI, follow the instructions in this
installation process to:
• Connect the Autoloader to your local area network with an
Ethernet cable (Step 9).
• Configure the network (Step 10).
• Set the Administrator password using the OCP (Step 12).
Logging in
he OCP, find the Autoloader’s IP address from the Info
Using t
>Netwo
the Aut
admini
passw
rk screen. Open any HTML web browser and enter
oloader’s IP address. Select the account type. For the
strator account, you must also enter the administrator
Ready — Green when power is on, blinking with tape drive or
Autoloader robotics activity.
Clean — Amber when a cleaning cartridge should be used.
Attention — Amber if the Autoloader has detected a condition that
requires attention.
Error — Amber if an unrecoverable tape drive or Autoloader error
occurs. A corresponding error message displays on the LCD screen.
Once signed in, click Help in the upper right‐hand corner for more
information about the fields and information in the RMI.
NOTE:
The Autoloader is shipped without an administrator password.
You must set the administrator password with the OCP before you
can use the RMI’s administrator functions. Once the administrator
password is set, you can access the RMI by providing the
administrator password on the login screen.
Status icons
The green Status OK icon indicates that the
Autoloader is fully operational and that no user
interaction is required.
The blue 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
capableofperformingsomeoperations.
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Unpacking the Autoloader
Remove the packaging, accessories, and Autoloader from the box
one layer at a time. Place the Autoloader on a level work surface.
Carefully remove the foam padding and then the bag from the
Autoloader. Save the packaging materials to move or ship the
Autoloader in the future.
Identifying product components
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1 Removing and storing the shipping
lock
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Confirm that you received the following product components:
Shipping lock: The shipping lock must be removed for the
robotics to work properly. A robot move error is displayed if the
shipping lock is not removed.
The shipping lock prevents the robotic transport mechanism from
moving during shipment and must be removed and stored before
powering on the A utoloader.
Locate the adhesive tape holding the storage lock at the top of the
Autoloader. Remove the adhesive tape, then remove the storage lock
and store it as shown.
Optional: Installing the tabletop
conversion cover
Skip this step if you are mounting the Autoloader in a rack.
Place the cover on the work surface behind the Autoloader. Slide the
Autoloader into the cover until the front panel of the Autoloader
is aligned with the cover.
Tighten the two captive screws on the front bezel to secure the
Autoloader in the cover.
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2Determiningyourracktype
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You will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver, a small flat screwdriver, the
two r ack rails, and the hardware packets for your rack.
Racks having vertical mounting rails with 10–32 threaded holes in the
rack column (Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet).
• You will need the Standard rack hardware packet and the packet
of alignment pins marked 10–32 threaded‐hole rack.
Racks having M6 threaded holes in the rack column (Sun Rack 900
and 1000).
• You will need the Standard rack hardware packet.
Racks having 9.5 mm square holes in the rack column (Sun
StorageTek Rack).
• You will need the Standard rack hardware packet and the packet
of alignment pins and clip nuts marked 9.5 mm square‐hole rack.
Customizing the rails for M6
threaded‐hole racks
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Insert a clip nut from the Standard rac k hardware packet onto the
back of the large hole on the front of each rail.
Customizing the rails for 9.5 mm square‐hole
racks
Customizing the rails for 10–32
threaded‐hole racks
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Using a flat screwdriver, replace the two alignment pins on the front
and back of each rail with the pins from the 10–32 threaded‐holerack packet.
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Using a flat screwdriver, replace the two alignment pins on the front
and back of each r ail with the pins from the 9.5 mm threaded‐holerack packet.
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Insert a clip nut from the Standard rac k hardware packet onto the
back of the large hole on the front of each rail.
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3 Securing the rails to the rack
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Using two screws and flat washers from the Standard rack hardware
packet, secure the front of one rail to the front of the rack. Extend
the rail and secure the back of the rail to the rack using two screws
and flat washers.
Secure the other rail in a similar fashion.
Optional: Adding a tape drive
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With a tape drive upgrade kit, the Autoloader can hold up to two
half‐height LTO tape drives.
Remove the drive bay cover with a Phillips screwdriver. Slide the
tape drive into the bay until it is firmly seated. Tighten the blue
thumbscrews with your fingers until the tape drive is secure.
5a Planning the Fibre Channel
configuration
4Installi
he Autoloader onto the rails. Secure the front bezel to the
Slide t
ing a #2 Phillips screwdriver placed through the small holes
rack us
mounting bracket to tigh ten the captive screws on each side
in the
Autoloader.
of the
ng the Autoloader
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The Fibre Channel tape drive has two Fibre Channel ports. Only o ne
port may be used at a time, but both ports can be connected for path
failover if your application supports path failover.
Direct connection
You will need a 2 Gb or 4 Gb Fibre Channel HBA. A 4 Gb HBA is
recommended for LTO‐4 tape drives for optimum performance.
SAN connection
All switches between the host and th e Autoloader must be of the
appropriate type. A 2 Gb switch in the path may result in
performance degradation when backing up highly compressible data
to a 4 Gb tape drive.
Configure zoning on the Fibre switch so only the backup servers can
access the Autoloader.
NOTE:
ep 13 for additional Fibre Channel configuration information.
See St
e Sun StorageTek
See th
and service guide on the documentation CD for instructions on
User
gingtheFibreChannelconfiguration.
chan
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SL24 Tape Autoloader and SL48 Tape Library
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5b Planning the parallel SCSI
configuration
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If you are unfamiliar with configuring parallel SCSI devices, read the
parallel SCSI configuration information in the Sun StorageTekTape Autoloader and SL48 Tape Library User and service guide on the
documentation CD.
Follow these general guidelines when planning the parallel SCSI
configuration:
• The LTO‐3andLTO‐4 tape drives are Ultra320 parallel SCSI
devices. Only put o ne LTO‐3orLTO‐4 tape drive on an Ultra320
bus. Putting an LTO‐3orLTO‐4 tape drive on a lower performance
bus may degrade its performance. Do not connect an LTO
tape drive to an SE SCSI bus because it will seriously degrade
performance.
• The LTO‐2 tape drive is an Ultra160 parallel SCSI device. Up to
two LTO‐2 tape drives can share an Ultra320 bus or each tape
drive can be on its own Ultra160 bus.
• Avoid putting the Autoloader on the same SCSI bus as a disk
drive or SE device.
• The default SCSI ID of the bottom half‐height or full‐height tape
drive is 4. The default SCSI ID of the top half‐height tape drive is 5.
5c Plan
ning the SAS configuration
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6 Changing the SCSI ID
On a parallel SCSI Autoloader, if you need to change the SCSI ID for
one or both of the tape drives, do so before connecting the Autoloader
to the host computer.
1.Attach the power cord to the Autoloader.
2.Power on the Autoloader by pressing the power button on the
front panel.
3.On the front panel, press Enter.
4.Press Next until the display shows Configuration.Press
Enter.
5.Press Next until the display shows Change Drive 1 or Change
Drive 2.PressEnter to select the tape drive that needs a new
SCSI ID.
6.Press Next until the display shows the new SCSI ID. Press Enter.
7.Change the SCSI ID of the other tape drive if necessary.
TIP:
The SCSI ID can also be changed from the RMI Configure: Drive
screen once the RMI is configured.
7 Preparing the host
If necessary, install software, a host bus adapter (HBA), and
compatible drivers in the host computer.
For parallel SCSI and SAS Autoloaders, ensure that your HBA
supports multiple LUNs. For parallel SCSI devices, verify that
multiple LUN s upport is enabled for the HBA and operating system.
Sun recommends that the host server be powered off before attaching
new devices.
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The server must have a SAS HBA with an external connector. Most
SAS RAID controllers do not support Tape Autoloaders.
ING!
WARN
Do not connect the Autoloader to a SAS RAID controller unless the
controller is qualified with the Autoloader. T he server might not be
able to boot when the Autoloader is connected to a non‐supported
SAS RAID controller.
8a Connecting the Autoloader: Fibre
Channel
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Remove the FC port dust cap from Port A. Attach one end of the FC
cable to Port A on the tape drive. Attach the other end of the FC cable
to a switch or HBA.
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8b Connecting the Autoloader: parallel
SCSI
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NOTE:
A parallel SC SI LTO‐3orLTO‐4tapedriveshouldbetheonly
device on the bus. A maximum of two LTO‐2 tape drives can be
on a single Ultra320 bus.
Attach one end of the parallel SCSI cable to one of the connectors
on the tape drive. Attach the other end of the cable to the host bus
adapter (HBA) or to the connector on the previous device on the SCSI
bus.
Attach a terminator to the remaining SCSI connector on the tape drive.
Connect the second tape drive, if applicable.
8c Connecting the Autoloader: SAS
TheSAScablesupplied
with the Autoloader
has a mini‐SAS
connector on the HBA
end and four mini‐SAS
connectors on the tape
drive end. This cable
can be used to connect
up to four tape drives
to a SAS HBA. Any of
the four connectors can
be used for any tape
drive.
SAS signal rates require clean connections with a minimum number
of connections between the HBA and the Autoloader. Do not use
adapters or converters between the HBA and the Autoloader. Sun
recommends a maximum SAS cable length of six meters.
Attach the HBA end of the cable to the SAS HBA. A ttach a connector
to each tape drive.
The unused ends are single channel and not suitable for use with
most disk arrays. Use the other ends to connect tape drives, or coil
and secure them to the rack to minimize stress on the connectors.
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9 Powering on the Autoloader
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To use the web‐based management interface, plug one end of the
Ethernet cable into the Ethern et port on the back of the Autoloader.
Plug the other end of the cable into an Eth ernet LAN port.
Plug the power cable into the Autoloader and the power outlet.
Power on the Autoloader using the power button located on the
front panel. Check the LCD screen to make sure the Autoloader is
receiving power.
Power on the host server and all devices you powered off earlier.
10 Configuring the network
Configuring
control Aut
(RMI). By de
DHCP server
address. O
network co
The Autolo
is configu
enable IP
then fini
NOTE:
To us e t h e We b ‐based remote management interface, you must also
set the administrator password.
To find the IP address obtained via DHCP:
1.From the Home screen, press Next until the display shows
Status/Information.PressEnter.
2.Press Next until the display shows Network Information.
4.Press Next until the display shows the IP address.
5.Press Cancel until the display shows the home screen.
To set the IPv4 IP address or enable IPv6:
1.From the Home screen, press Next until the display shows
Configuration.PressEnter.
2.Press Next until the display shows Configure Network
Settings.PressEnter.
3.The display shows IPv4 Network Enabled. To change the
setting, press Enter .PressNext until the display shows the
desired setting. Press Enter to accept the new setting.
4.Press Next until the display shows IPv6 Networking.To
enable IPv6 networking, press Enter. The display shows IPv6
Network Disabled. To change the setting, press Enter.Press
Next until the display shows the desired setting. Press Enter to
accept the new setting.
the network enables you to monitor, con figure, and
oloader functions from the remote management interface
fault, the Autoloader will request an IP address from a
. You can configure the Autoloader to use a static IP
nce the Autoloader has an IP address, you can change the
nfiguration from the OCP or RMI.
ader supports IPv4 and IPv6. By default, the Autoloader
red to use IPv4, the most common current version. You can
v6 or both Internet Protocols from the OCP or RMI, and
sh configuring IPv6 from the RMI.
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If IPv4 networki
network setting
1.From the Home sc
Configuration
2.Press Next unt
Settings.Pre
3.Press Next un
Enter.
4.Press Next un
To change th
displays th
5.If DHCPv4 i
To change t
with the Ne
6.Press Nex
mask, pre
Enter ke
7.Press Ne
gatewa
the Nex
If you e
RMI aft
find t
Infor
See th
User
addi
nabled IPv6, you must continue con figuring IPv6 from the
er setting the administrator password in Step 12. You can
he IPv6 IP address obtained by the Autoloader from the OCP
mation/Status > Network Information menu item.
e Sun StorageTek SL24 Tape Autoloader and SL48 Tape Library
and Service Guide included in the product documentation for
tional information on configuring IPv6.
ng is enabled, you can continue configuring the IPv4
sfromtheOCP:
reen, press Next until the display shows
.PressEnter.
il the display shows Configure Network
ss Enter.
til the display shows IPv4 Networking.Press
til the display s hows DHCP (IPv4) Enabled.
e setting, press Enter.PressNext until the screen
e desired setting. Press Enter to accept the new setting.
sdisabled,pressNext to display the IP address.
he IP address, press Enter. Set the new IP address
xt and Enter keys.
t to display the subnet mask. To change the subnet
ss Enter. Set the new subnet mask with the Next and
ys.
xt to display the gateway address. To change the
y address, press Enter. Set the new subnet address with
t and Enter keys.
12 Setting the administrator password
Setting an administrator password provides access to the
administrator functions with the remote management interface (RMI)
to only those people who know the administrator password. The
administrator password must be exactly eight digits consisting of
the numbers 0 through 9.
To set the administrator password:
1.On the front panel, press Enter.
2.Press Next until the display shows Configuration.Press
Enter.
3.Press Enter to change the adm in istrator password.
4.The first number will flash. Press Next until the first number
for the new password is d isplayed. Press Enter to accept the
number. The next num ber flashes. Repeat for each number in
the password.
5.Press Cancel twicetomovetothetopofthemenu.
13 Configuring the Fibre Channel ports
Sun recom
settings
With the
configu
SL48 Tap
instru
mends leaving the Fibre Channel ports at th e default
of Port Speed: Automatic and Port Type: Auto Detect.
se settings, the tape drive will choose the appropriate
ration. See the Sun StorageTek
e Library User and service guide on the documentation CD for
ctions on changing the Fibre Channel configuration.
™
SL24 Tape Autoloader and
11 Setting the date and time
This option sets the date and time used by the Autoloader to record
events and should be set during the initial installation process. You
can also set the date and time from th e RMI Configure: System
screen.
Access to this feature requires the administrator password, if s et.
To set the date and t ime f r om t h e OCP:
1.From the Home screen, press Next until the display shows
Autoloader Date/Time.PressEnter.
2.Entertheadministratorpassword,ifrequested.
3.A number in the year will flash. Click Next until the correct
number is displayed. Click Enter to accept the number. Repeat
for each number in the date and time.
4.Press Cancel untilthedisplayshowsthehomescreen.
NOTE:
When setting the hours, the time is based on a 24‐hour clock. There
is no a.m. or p.m. designation. For exam ple, 1:00 p.m. is 13:00.
NOTE:
The Autoloader time does not adjust itself for daylight saving time;
you must adjust the time through the front panel or web‐based
management interface.
Magazine release
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When possible, release the magazines from the control panel or
web‐based interface. If you must remove the magazines from both
sides of the Autoloader at the same time or when the Autoloader is
not powered on: 1) insert a straightened paper clip or small pin about
1.5 cm (0.6 inch) into the magazine release hole, while 2) another
person pulls out the magazine from that side.
IMPORTANT:
Do not force the pin once you encounter resistance. Doing so can
damage the Autoloader.
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14 Labeling tape cartridges
15 Loading cartridges
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Attaching a bar code label to each tape cartridge enables the
Autoloader and application software to identify the cartridge quickly,
thereby speeding up inventory time. Make it a practice to use bar
code labels on your tape cartridges.
IMPORTANT:
The misuse and misunderstanding of bar code technology can
result in backup and restore failures. To ensure that your bar
codes meet Sun’s quality standards, always purchase them from an
approved supplier and never print bar code labels yourself.
Use the front pan
to release the l
eft magazine. Pull the m agazine straight out of the
front of the Aut
administrator
Insert the tape
password to access the magazines.
cartridges into the slots. By default, the slots are
numbered 1 to 2
To u se the m a i l
magazine empt
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slot feature, leave the bottom slot in the front of the left
y. The rest of the slot numbers are adjusted as shown.
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el Operations > Unlock Left Magazine option
oloader. You might be requested to provide the
4, starting with the bottom front left slot.
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18
M1
14
10
9
8
4
5
1
21
17
13
6
2
20
16
12
7
3
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LTO tape c artridges have a recessed area located on the face of the
cartridge next to the write‐protect switch. Use this area for attaching
the adhesive‐backed bar code label. Only apply labels as designated.
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NOTE:
When the
other sl
mailslot is disabled, the mailslot becomes slot 1 and all
ots are renumbered .
Replace the magazine in the Autoloader.
Repeat for the right magazine. The right magazine does not have
amailslot.
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16 Verifying the installation
Verify that the Autoloader has the current firmware revision.
Tofindthefirmwarerevisiononthefrontpanel:
1.From the Home screen, press Next until the display shows
Status/Information.PressEnter.
2.Press Next until the display shows Autoloader Information.
Press Enter.
3.Press Next until the display shows the Firmware Rev.
4.Press Cancel untilthedisplayshowsthehomescreen.
Tofind the current firmware revision, visit the h
website.
After configuring the Autoloader, you can save the configuration
database to a USB flash drive from the OC P or to a file from the
RMI Configuration > Save/Restore screen. Having a backup of
the Autoloader configuration is helpful when recovering from a
configuration error, setting up multiple Autoloaders with similar
configurations, or if the Au toloader needs service.
ttp://sunsolve.sun.com
17 Configuring additional features
The Autol
organiza
Tape Lib r
more inf
configu
• Partiti
• Config
• Enabli
• Namin
oader has many features to customize it for your
tion. See the Sun StorageTekary User and Service Guide on the documentation CD for
ormation about these features and instructions for their
ration.
oning an Autoloader with two tape drives into two logical
ies.
librar
uring IPv6 networking.
ng and configuring SNMP network management.
gtheAutoloader.
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Ordering media
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Use Sun storage media to prolong the life of the
Autoloader and tape drives. To order data and
cleaning cartridges please use the contact information
below to locate the nearest Sun tape media reseller:
In the US contact 1‐877‐STK‐Tape
In EAME contact 33 (0) 1 69 038341
Technical support
Call your lo
support. Co
contactin
cal Sun Solution Center for warranty or contractual
ntact numbers are at: h
g/. Or, get self help at http://suns olve.sun.com.
ttp://www.sun.com/service/
Related documentation
The Sun StorageTek™SL24 Tape Autoloader and SL48 Tape Library
User and service guide on the documentation CD includes additional
information about installing, configuring, upgrading, and
operating the Autoloader. English, Japanese, French, German,
Spanish, Simplified Chinese, K orean, and Italian versions of
theguidecanbefoundontheSundocumentationwebsiteat:
ttp://docs.sun.com/app/docs.
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Helpful websites
For other product information, see the following websites: