Quantum Scalar I500 Users Guide User’s

2015-07-28

• Contents
• Preface
• Description
  • Intelligent Storage
  • Library Configuration
  • Modules
    • Control Module
    • Expansion Modules
    • Stackability
  • Front Panel Components
    • Access Door
    • I/E Station
    • Operator Panel
    • Front Power Button
  • Back Panel Components
    • Rear Power Switches
    • Power System
    • Library Control Blade
    • Fibre-Channel Input/Output Blades
  • Robotic System and Barcode Scanner
  • Tape Drive Support
  • Library Features
    • User Interface
    • Partitions
    • Control Path Modification
    • Support for WORM
  • Licensable Features
  • Understanding the Location Coordinates
    • Modules
    • Columns
    • Slots
    • Tape Drives
    • Fibre Channel I/O Blades
    • Ethernet Expansion Blades
    • Power Supplies
  • Understanding Logical Element Addressing
    • Tape Drive Logical Element Addressing
    • Cartridge Slot Logical Element Addressing
• Understanding the User Interface
  • Common User Interface Elements
    • System Summary and Subsystem Status
    • Home Page
  • Operator Panel
    • Operator Panel Keypads
    • Operator Panel Indicates Intervention Required
  • Web Client
  • Menu Trees
  • User Privileges
  • User Access
• Configuring Your Library
  • About the Setup Wizard
    • Using the Default Administrator Account
    • Completing the Library Configuration With Menu Commands
  • Using the Setup Wizard
    • Default Configuration Settings
    • Setup Wizard Tasks
  • Accessing the Web Client
  • Managing the Network
    • Modifying Network Settings
    • Enabling SSL
    • Configuring SNMP Settings on the Library
  • Working With Partitions
    • Automatically Creating Partitions
    • Manually Creating Partitions
    • Mixing Tape Drive Types Within Partitions
    • Modifying Partitions
    • Deleting Partitions
    • Changing Partition Access
    • Taking a Partition Online or Offline
    • Disabling/Enabling Manual Cartridge Assignment
  • Configuring Cleaning Slots
  • Configuring I/E Station Slots
    • Configuring Zero I/E Station Slots
  • Setting Tape Drive Parameters
  • Working With Control Paths
  • Obtaining and Installing a License Key
    • About License Keys
    • Viewing Licenses and License Keys
    • Obtaining a License Key
    • Applying a License Key
  • Setting Customer Contact Information
  • Configuring the Library E-mail Account
  • Working With RAS E-mail Notifications
    • Creating RAS E-mail Notifications
    • Modifying RAS E-mail Notifications
    • Deleting RAS E-mail Notifications
  • Working With User Accounts
    • Local Authentication vs. Remote Authentication
    • About Local User Accounts
    • Creating Local User Accounts
    • Modifying Local User Accounts
    • Deleting Local User Accounts
    • Configuring LDAP
    • Configuring Kerberos
  • Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone
    • Setting the Date and Time Manually
    • Setting the Date and Time Using the Network Time Protocol
    • Setting the Time Zone
    • Setting Daylight Saving Time
  • Working With FC I/O Blades
    • Configuring FC I/O Blade Ports
    • FC I/O Blade Internal Virtual Port for Media Changers
    • Configuring FC I/O Blade Channel Zoning
    • Managing FC Hosts and Host Mapping
    • Enabling/Disabling FC Host Mapping
    • Viewing FC Host Information
    • Creating, Modifying, and Deleting an FC Host Connection
    • Host Mapping - Overview
    • Host Mapping Vs. Channel Zoning
    • Configuring Host Mapping
    • Configuring FC Host Port Failover
    • Repairing and Enabling a Failed Target Port
    • Working With Data Path Conditioning
  • Configuring Library Security Settings
  • Configuring the Internal Network
  • Configuring System Settings
    • User Session Timeout (minutes)
    • Tape Drive Logical SN Addressing
    • Manual Cartridge Assignment
    • Disable Remote Service User
    • Enable SSL
    • Enable SNMP V1/V2
    • Enable IPv6
    • Enable SMI-S
    • Unlabeled Media Detection
    • Auto-Ticket Closure
    • Configuring the Library for FIPS
    • Enabling and Disabling FIPS Mode on HP LTO-5 Tape Drives
    • Viewing FIPS Status on the Library
  • Configuring Operator Panel Display Settings
  • Registering the Library
• Advanced Reporting
  • About the Advanced Reporting License
  • Working With Advanced Reporting Reports
    • Configuring the Drive Resource Utilization Report
    • Configuring the Media Integrity Analysis Report
    • Using Advanced Reporting Templates
    • Loading and Reloading Advanced Reporting Data
    • Deleting Advanced Reporting Data
    • Saving and E-mailing Report Data Files
  • Configuring and Viewing the Media Security Log
  • Viewing the Media Usage Log
  • Automatically E-mailing Advanced Reporting Reports and Logs
• Capacity on Demand
• Storage Networking
  • About the Storage Networking License
  • Configuring Control Path Failover
    • Forcing Control Path Failover
  • Configuring Data Path Failover
    • Enabling Data Path Failover
    • Forcing Data Path Failover
  • Configuring Host Access
    • Registering a Host for Host Access
    • Enabling Tape Drives for Host Access
    • Mapping a Host to Tape Drives and Partitions
    • Modifying a Host
    • Deleting a Host
• Encryption Key Management
  • KMIP-compliant Encryption Key Management
    • General Notes About Encryption on the Library
    • About the EKM License
  • Configuring Encryption Key Management on the Library
    • Using EKM Path Diagnostics
    • Differences Between Manual and Automatic EKM Path Diagnostics
    • Using Manual EKM Path Diagnostics
    • Using Automatic EKM Path Diagnostics
    • Viewing and Changing the Active Key Server
    • Viewing Tape Drive Encryption Settings
    • Performing Scalar Key Manager Functions on the Library
  • FIPS-Certified Encryption Solution
    • Configuring the Library for FIPS
    • Enabling and Disabling FIPS Mode on HP LTO-5 and LTO-6 Tape Drives
    • Viewing FIPS Status on the Library
• Extended Data Lifecycle Management
  • About EDLM
  • Cleaning for EDLM Drives
  • Incomplete EDLM Scans
    • Configuring EDLM
    • Pausing EDLM Scans on Partitions
    • Running Manual EDLM Tests
    • Working With EDLM Test Results
    • Testing Suspect EDLM Drives
• Running Your Library
  • Powering on the Library
  • Shutting Down, Powering Off, and Completely Removing Power
  • Restarting the Library
  • Logging In
    • Logging In When LDAP or Kerberos is Enabled
  • Logging Out
  • Performing Media Operations
    • Importing Media
    • Bulk Loading
    • Moving Media
    • Exporting Media
    • Loading Tape Drives
    • Unloading Tape Drives
    • Taking a Tape Drive Online or Offline
  • About Cleaning Tape Drives
    • Enabling AutoClean
    • Viewing the Cleaning Count
    • Using Valid Cleaning Media
    • Importing Cleaning Media
    • Exporting Cleaning Media
    • Manually Cleaning Tape Drives
  • About Tape Drive Operations
  • Locking and Unlocking the I/E Stations
  • Controlling FC I/O Blade Power
• Getting Information – Logs and Reports
  • Viewing Information About the Scalar i500
  • Viewing the System Information Report
  • Viewing the Library Configuration Report
  • Viewing the Network Settings Report
  • Viewing Logged-in Users
  • Viewing the All Slots Report
  • Viewing, Saving, and E-mailing Library Logs
  • Viewing FC I/O Blade Information
  • Viewing FC I/O Blade Port Information
• Updating Library and Tape Drive Firmware
  • Upgrading Library Firmware
  • Upgrading Tape Drive Firmware
    • Using an Image File to Upgrade Tape Drive Firmware
    • Downgrading IBM LTO-4 Tape Drive Firmware
  • Autoleveling Tape Drive Firmware
    • Uploading Tape Drive Firmware Used in Autoleveling
    • Deleting Tape Drive Firmware Used in Autoleveling
• Installing, Removing, and Replacing
  • Taking the Library Online/Offline
    • Taking a Library Online
    • Taking a Library Offline
  • Cabling the Library
    • Specific Instructions for LTO-5 and LTO-6 Tape Drives
    • Cabling Libraries With SCSI Tape Drives
    • Cabling Libraries With SAS Tape Drives
    • Cabling Libraries With Fibre Channel Tape Drives Connected Directly to a Host or Switch
    • Cabling Libraries With Fibre Channel Tape Drives Connected to Fibre Channel I/O Blades
    • Recommended Library Cabling for FC I/O Blades
  • Cable Management Guidelines
    • Cable Management Kit
    • Managing Power Cords
    • Managing Ethernet Cables
  • Installing a Stand-Alone 5U Control Module
  • Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration
    • Preparing to Install a Multi-Module Library
    • Installing the Expansion Module
    • Installing the Control Module
    • Preparing to Use the Multi-Module Library
  • Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library
    • Preparing to Install an Additional Expansion Module
    • Unstacking the Existing Modules
    • Installing the New 9U Expansion Module
    • Preparing to Use the Library
  • Preparing to Remove or Replace a Module
  • Permanently Removing Expansion Modules From an Existing Library
    • Removing the Expansion Module
    • Preparing to Use the New Library Configuration
  • Replacing the Control Module
    • Removing the Control Module
    • Replacing the Control Module
    • Preparing to Use the Control Module
    • Special Instructions for Replacing a Control Module in a Library Running SKM
  • Replacing an Expansion Module
    • Removing the 9U Expansion Module
    • Replacing the 9U Expansion Module
    • Preparing to Use the 9U Expansion Module
  • Removing and Replacing the Library Control Blade and LCB Compact Flash Card
    • Replacing the LCB/Compact Flash Card or Compact Flash Card Only
    • Replacing the LCB Only
  • Adding, Removing, and Replacing Power Supplies
    • Adding a Redundant Power Supply
    • Permanently Removing a Redundant Power Supply
    • Removing and Replacing a Power Supply
  • Installing the Library in a Rack
    • Preparing for Installation
    • Installing the Rackmount Shelves
    • Preparing Modules for Rack Installation
    • Installing the Bottom Module in the Rack
    • Installing Additional Modules Into the Rack
  • Adding, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drives
    • Adding a Tape Drive
    • Permanently Removing a Tape Drive
    • Removing and Replacing a Tape Drive
  • Adding, Removing, and Replacing FC I/O Blades
    • Read This First: Complete Installation Steps
    • Adding an FC I/O Blade
    • Removing an FC I/O Blade
    • Replacing an FC I/O Blade
  • Adding, Removing, and Replacing the FC I/O Fan Blade
    • Adding an FC I/O Fan Blade
    • Removing an FC I/O Fan Blade
    • Replacing an FC I/O Fan Blade
  • Tape Drive Ethernet Connectivity and the Ethernet Expansion Blade
    • Cabling a 5U Library for Ethernet Connectivity
    • Installing the Ethernet Expansion Blade
    • Cabling the Ethernet Expansion Blade
    • Permanently Removing or Relocating an Ethernet Expansion Blade
    • Replacing an Ethernet Expansion Blade in the Same Location
    • Power Cycling the Ethernet Expansion Blade
    • Viewing Ethernet Connectivity
    • Ethernet Expansion Blade Status LEDs
  • Preparing the Library for Moving or Shipping
• Troubleshooting
  • Quantum’s Knowledge Base
  • About RAS Tickets
    • Viewing RAS Tickets
    • Resolving and Closing RAS Tickets
    • Closing RAS Tickets Automatically
  • Capturing Snapshots of Library Information
  • Saving and E-mailing the Library Configuration Record
    • E-mailing the Configuration Record
    • Saving the Configuration Record
  • Saving and Restoring the Library Configuration
    • Saving the Library Configuration
    • Restoring the Library Configuration and Library Firmware
  • Troubleshooting “Library Not Ready” Messages
  • Duplicate Devices Discovered
  • Duplicate Media Changer Devices Discovered
  • Identifying Tape Drives
  • Retrieving Tape Drive Logs
  • Retrieving Tape Drive Sled Logs
  • Identifying FC I/O Blades
  • Permanently Removing FC I/O Blades
  • Resetting FC I/O Blade Ports
  • Viewing and E-Mailing the Command History Logs
  • Interpreting LEDs
    • Blade Status LEDs
    • Blade Port LEDs
    • Servicing the LCB Based on LED Status
    • Tape Drive LEDs
    • Tape Drive Fibre Port Link LED
    • Power Supply LEDs
  • Using the Installation Verification Test
    • Viewing the IVT Logs
    • Saving and E-mailing the IVT Logs
    • Running Library Demo
  • Configuring the Internal Network
  • Library Diagnostics
  • Drive Diagnostics
    • Drive Tests
    • Media Tests
    • Ethernet Expansion Blade Control
  • Robotics Diagnostics
• Working With Cartridges and Barcodes
  • Handling Cartridges Properly
  • Write-Protecting Cartridges
  • Barcode Label Requirements
  • Supported Barcode Formats
  • Installing Barcode Labels
• Library Specifications
  • Supported Components
  • Library Capacity
  • Environmental Requirements
  • Electrical Requirements
  • Dimensions
  • Component Weights
  • Library Power Consumption and Heat Output
• TapeAlert Flag Descriptions
• Glossary