XenData SXL-4200N Getting Started

XenData® SXL- 4200N Archive System:
Getting Started & Library Operation Basics

Document last updated:
November 30, 2017

Getting Started

The SXL-4200N Archive System
consists of a XenData SX-250 Archive
Server, a 45 slot LTO library with one
or two IBM LTO-8 drives and
accessories. The SX-250 has been
preconfigured for use with the
library. Please first refer to this
document for system installation and
operation instructions.

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Contents

1. SXL-4200N Options and Pre-Configuration

2. Setup and Connection Instructions

3. System Power-On and Power-Off Procedure

4. Importing and Exporting LTO Cartridges

5. LTO Drive Cleaning

6. Contacting XenData Support
Appendix 1: Rack Installation Instructions for the Library
Appendix 2: Library Operation Basics

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1. SXL-4200N Options and Pre-Configuration

The SXL-4200 archive system consists of a XenData SX-250 Archive Server, a 45 slot LTO library with
one or two internal IBM LTO-8 SAS drives and accessories.

In the SXL-4200N base configurations, the SX-250 and LTO-8 library have the following specifications.

SX-250 Base Configuration

Archive management software:

XenData6 Server

Notification software:

XenData Alert Module

Operating system:

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials

Processor:

Intel® Xeon® 6-core processor

RAM:

32 GB

System disk:

240 GB SSD

Cache disk:

6 TB SAS 7,200 rpm

Network connections:

2 x RJ45 connectors; 1000BASE-T, 100-BASE-TX, 10BASE-T

Spare PCIe slots:

1

USB connections (rear mounted):

2 x USB 3.0

USB connection (front mounted):

1 x USB 2.0

SAS connections to library

2 x SFF-8088 connectors; 6 Gb/s SAS

Number of power supplies:

1

Power:

100-240V; 50-60 Hz; 6.2-4.1 Amp max

Operation temperature:

50-95°F (10-35°C)

Operation humidity:

8-90% non-condensing

Form factor:

1U, 23.9” deep

Dimensions (HxWxD):

1.7” x 17.1” x 23.9” (42.9mm x 434.6 x 607.6mm)

Weight:

25.4 lbs (11.5 Kg)

Rack rails:

Included

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Base Library Configuration

Library type:

Overland Storage NEOSeries; manufactured by BDT Media Automation GmbH

Tape drive type:

IBM LTO-8 half-height

Drive interface:

SFF-8088 connections; 6 Gb/s SAS - 2m cables for connection to SX-250 are included

Maximum transfer rate – writing
and reading:

300 Mbytes/s native per drive

Number of tape drives:

1 or 2

Number of cartridge slots:

45

Number of mail slots:

3

Barcode reader:

Included

Configuration interfaces:

Front panel and web interface

Interface to Medium Changer:

ADI

Mean Swaps Between Failures:

> 2 million robot load/unload cycles

Electrical

Number of power supplies:

1 – redundant power supply is available as an option

Voltage:

100-240VAC; 50-60Hz

Power - library with 2 drives

300W

Dimensions & Weight

Rack form factor:

4U, 29.13 inches (740 mm) deep

Weight:

47 lbs (21.3 Kg)

Dimensions (HxWxD):

6.9” x 17.6” x 29.13” (175mm x 447mm x 740mm)

Rack rails:

Included

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All SXL-4200N systems are pre-configured as follows.

➢ The Windows Server 2012 R2 operating system and XenData software are licensed and

activated on the SX-250.

➢ The device drivers for the LTO-8 library are loaded on the SX-250.
➢ The LTO library web interface (RMI) has the following Administrator ID and password: ‘Admin’

and ‘XDpassword1’. The web interface is accessed via the Ethernet port on the rear of the
library which has an IP address of 192.168.20.5.

➢ Network port 2 on the SX-250 is pre-configured for connection to the LTO library web interface

with a static IP address (IPv4) of 192.168.20.4.

➢ Windows Explorer configuration on the SX-250 has a Favorites link which launches the library

web interface.

The following upgrade options are available for the SXL-4200N:

XenData SKU

Description

Connectivity Options

101048

Dual port 10 GbE network adapter HP 560SFP+ pre-installed in SX-250. This adds two 10 GbE
ports to the SX-250 and uses the spare PCIe slot. Transceivers not included.

101057

SFP+ 10 Gb/s LC Short Range Transceiver for insertion in SKU 101048. HP part number J9150A.
Quantity 2 required to use both 10 GbE ports in the adapter.

107130

Dual port 10 GbE network adapter for use with standard CAT6 or UTP cabling pre-installed in SX-

250. It is an HP model 561T adapter and uses the spare PCIe slot.

101023

Fibre Channel adapter pre-installed in SX-250 for FC SAN connectivity. Provides two 8 Gb/s FC
ports with LC type connectors. Uses the spare PCIe slot.

Redundancy Options

222010

Additional power supply for SX-250, providing dual AC power input.

108063

Additional power supply for robotic library, providing dual AC power input.

222050

Disk Redundancy Upgrade. Includes an additional 6 TB cache disk and system SSD which are
pre-installed and configured as mirror disks.

Performance Options

222056

SX-250 Disk Cache Upgrade. Includes an additional 6TB cache disk pre-installed and configured
in RAID 0 (striped), taking the cache capacity to 12 TB.

222057

SX-250 Disk Cache Upgrade. Includes two additional 6TB cache disks pre-installed and
configured in RAID 0 (striped), taking the cache capacity to 18 TB.

222071

SX-250 Disk Cache Upgrade, replacing 6 TB cache disk with RAID consisting of 3x 800GB High
Endurance SSD in RAID 0 (striped), providing a 2.4TB usable disk cache.

222051

32 GB of additional RAM pre-installed in the SX-250, taking the total RAM capacity to 64 GB.
Upgrading the RAM is useful when additional applications are running on the SX-250.

Operating System Upgrade

111006

Upgrade of operating system for SX-250 or DX-240 from Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials to
Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Edition. This is required if the server is to be installed as a
member of an existing Windows Domain.

If purchased, the upgrade options will be pre-installed in the system.

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2. Setup and Connection Instructions

2.1 Check Packing List

Remove all components and verify against packing list.

2.1 Prepare the LTO Library

Using two people, remove the library from its box and set it on a secure surface.

IMPORTANT
Remove and store the shipping lock. The shipping

lock is held in place with a label and is located in
the top center of the library. It should be removed
and stored as described below.

1. Remove the blue securing label.

2. Lift and remove the shipping lock.

3. Store the shipping lock and blue label at the top right
of the rear panel of the library.

2.2 Install the SX-250 and LTO Library in a Rack
Install the 1RU SX-250 in a 19 inch rack using the rails provided. Please follow the ‘Quick Deploy

Rail System Installation Instructions’ that are included in the box containing the rails.
Install the 4RU library without any LTO drives in a 19 inch rack using the rails provided. Please

follow the instructions in the Appendix to this Getting Started Guide.
Install the LTO tape drive(s) into a drive bay accessible from the rear of the library. Each LTO drive

should be flush with the back panel of the library. Finger-tighten the captive thumbscrews until the
LTO drive is secure.