Dell Powervault Tl2000 Users Manual Tape Library And TL4000 User's Guide

2015-01-05

• Read this first
  • Minimum firmware levels for common library features
  • Contacting Dell
• Contents
• Figures
• Tables
• Safety and environmental notices
  • Danger and caution notices
  • Laser Safety and Compliance
  • Performing the safety inspection procedure
  • Rack safety
• Preface
• Chapter 1. Product Description
  • Front Panel
  • Rear Panel
  • Bar Code Reader
  • Encryption
  • Supported Internet Protocols
  • SNMP Messaging
    • SNMP Traps
  • Maximum Library Storage Capacity and Data Transfer Rate
  • Ultrium Tape Drives
    • Speed Matching
    • Channel Calibration
    • Power Management
  • Media
  • Library Specifications
  • Product Environment
  • Supported Device Drivers
• Chapter 2. User Interfaces
  • Operator Control Panel
    • Operator Control Panel Philosophy
    • Power-ON Display
    • Note about the Front Panel LEDs
    • Input Modes
      • Selecting Predefined Values
      • Toggling Values
      • Entering Numerical Values
    • Power ON/OFF
  • Web User Interface
    • Login
    • System Status
    • Web User Interface Help Pages
    • Logging out of the Web User Interface
• Chapter 3. Installation Planning
  • Determining the Number of Logical Libraries
    • Basic Guidelines
    • Library Sharing
    • Using Multiple Logical Libraries for Library Sharing
  • Using Multiple Control Paths
    • Using Multiple Control Paths for Path Failover
  • Library Partitioning and Element Addressing
  • Logical Unit Number (LUN) Scanning
  • Host Interfaces
    • SCSI Interface
      • Physical Characteristics of the SCSI Interface
      • Using Multiple SCSI Buses
      • Terminating the Bus
      • SCSI Differential - LVD
    • SAS Interface
    • Fibre Channel Interface
      • Cables and Speeds
      • Using Zoning to Isolate Devices and Enhance Security
      • Sharing on a Storage Area Network
• Chapter 4. Installation and Configuration
  • Using the Library Configuration Form
  • Installing Your Library
    • Choosing a Location
    • Unpacking the Library
    • Verifying the shipment
    • Installing the Library Foot Pads (for Desktop Installation ONLY)
    • Removing and Storing the Shipping Lock
    • Rackmounting the Library (for Rack Installation ONLY)
      • Attaching the Library to a Server
    • Connecting the Host Interface Cable
    • Connecting a Power Cord
  • Configuring Your Library
    • Choosing Your Configuration Method
    • Using Factory Defaults as Your Configuration
    • Configuring Your Library using the Web User Interface
      • Establishing Remote Access to Your Library
      • Logging on to the Web User Interface
      • Verifying/Updating Firmware
      • Choosing General Library Settings
      • Choosing the Number of Logical Libraries for Your Library
      • Entering Path Failover Feature Activation Key
      • Setting Up Encryption
      • Choosing Drive(s) Interface Identification/Settings
      • Entering Library Network Settings
      • Entering User Access Information using the Web User Interface
      • Entering Date and Time using the Web User Interface
      • Configuring Logs and Traces using the Web User Interface
      • Entering Email Notification Information using the Web User Interface
      • Configuring SNMP settings
      • Testing encryption configuration for Library Managed encryption
      • Restoring Factory Default Settings using the Web User Interface
      • Logging out of the Web User Interface
    • Configuring Your Library using the Operator Control Panel
  • Preparing the Host
  • Verifying the Connection
  • Cartridge magazines
    • Populating the Library with Data Cartridges
    • Inserting the Cleaning Cartridge
• Chapter 5. Operations
  • Operator Control Panel Navigation
  • Operator Control Panel Menu Tree
    • Monitor Menu
      • Monitor: Library
      • Monitor: Drive
      • Monitor: Inventory
    • Control Menu
      • Control: Open I/O Station
      • Control: Move Cartridges
      • Control: Magazine
      • Control: Re-Inventory
    • Configure Menu
      • Configure: Logical Libraries
      • Configure: Library
      • Configure: Drive
      • Configure: Network
      • Configure: Set Access PIN
      • Configure: Save/Restore
      • Configure: Set Date and Time
      • Configure: Path Failover
    • Service Menu
      • Service: Library Verify
      • Service: Run Tests
      • Service: Service (Drives)
      • Service: Display Contrast
      • Service: Telnet Service Port
  • Web User Interface Menus
    • Monitor Library Menu
      • Monitor Library: Library Identity
      • Monitor Library: Drive Identity
      • Monitor Library: Library Status
      • Monitor Library: Drive Status
      • Monitor Library: Inventory
    • Manage Library Menu
      • Manage Library: Move Media
      • Manage Library: Perform Inventory
      • Manage Library: Release Magazine
    • Configure Library Menu
      • Configure Library: General
      • Configure Library: Logical Libraries
      • Configure Library: Path Failover
      • Configure Library: Encryption
      • Configure Library: Drives
      • Configure Library: Network
      • Configure Library: User Access
      • Configure Library: Date & Time
      • Configure Library: Logs & Traces
      • Configure Library: Event Notification
      • Configure Library: SNMP
      • Configure Library: Save/Restore Configuration
    • Service Library Menu
      • Service Library: Clean Drive
      • Service Library: Advanced Diagnostics (for Service Personnel Only)
      • Service Library: View Logs
      • Service Library: View Drive Logs
      • Service Library: Save Drive Dump
      • Service Library: Perform Diagnostics
      • Service Library: Key Path Diagnostics
      • Service Library: Upgrade Firmware
      • Service Library: Reboot
  • Import and Export Media during Normal Library Operation
  • Configuring I/O Stations and Reserving Slots
• Chapter 6. Using Ultrium Media
  • Data Cartridges
    • Cartridge Compatibility
  • WORM (Write Once, Read Many) Cartridges
    • WORM Media
    • Data Security on WORM Media
    • WORM Media Errors
  • Cleaning Cartridge
  • Bar Code Label
    • Guidelines for Using Bar Code Labels
  • Write-Protect Switch
  • Handling the Cartridges
    • Provide Training
    • Ensure Proper Packaging
    • Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions
    • Perform a Thorough Inspection
    • Handle the Cartridge Carefully
  • Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges
• Chapter 7. Troubleshooting
  • Installation Problems
  • Library Recovery Problem Determination
  • Procedures for Isolating CRU Problems
    • Isolating a Power Supply Problem
    • Isolating Drive Sled Problems
    • Isolating a Library Controller Card vs. Accessor Enclosure Problem
    • Isolating Web User Interface Problems
    • Isolating Accessor Scanner Problems
    • Isolating Host Attachment Interface Problems
  • Identifying a Suspect Cartridge
• Chapter 8. Error codes
• Chapter 9. Service Procedures
  • Removing Cartridges from Magazine Slots
  • Releasing the Magazines Manually
  • Using the ITDT Firmware Update, Dump Retrieval and Drive Test Tool
• Chapter 10. Check, Adjust, Remove, and Replace
  • Tools Required
  • Electrostatic Discharge
  • Relocating Your Library
  • Removing/Installing/Adding a Tape Drive Sled
    • Removing a Tape Drive Sled
    • Installing a Tape Drive Sled
    • Adding a Tape Drive Sled
      • Configuring the Tape Drive
  • Replacing a Power Supply
  • Replacing a Library Controller Card
  • Replacing Cartridge Magazines
  • Replacing the Library Enclosure
    • Preparing the Defective Library for Replacement
    • Unpacking and Preparing the Replacement Library Enclosure
    • Installing your drive in the replacement library enclosure
    • Swapping Power Supplies
    • Swapping Library Controller Cards
    • Swapping Cartridge Magazines
    • Installing the Replacement Library Enclosure
    • Completing the Installation of the Replacement Library Enclosure
    • Returning the Defective Library Enclosure
• Appendix A. SCSI Element Types, SCSI Addresses, and Physical Configurations
  • 2U Library I/O Slot, Storage Slots and Drive Slot Element Addresses and Physical Locations
  • 4U Library I/O Slots, Storage Slots, and Drive Slots Element Addresses and Physical Locations
  • Library Partitioning and Element Addressing
• Appendix B. TapeAlert Flags
  • TapeAlert Flags Supported by the Library
  • TapeAlert Flags Supported by the Drive
• Appendix C. Sense Data
  • Library sense data
  • Drive Sense Data
• Appendix D. Enabling LUN Support in Linux
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Enabling LUN Support in Netware
• Appendix E. Notes on IPv6 Compatibility with Windows 2003/XP and 2008/Vista
  • Notes on IPv6 Compatibility with Linux
• Appendix F. SNMP Status MIB Variables and Traps
• Appendix G. Library Configuration Form
• Appendix H. Accessibility
• Glossary
• Index
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