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Summary of Changes
Contents
Figures
Tables
Preface
SL500 Introduction
StorageTek Library Console
SL500 Automated Library Operations
Licensing
Capacity on Demand
- Capacity on Demand Features and Restrictions
- Implementing Changes to Licensed Capacity
Library Partitioning
SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities
SNMP Support
Manual Operations
SL500 Wall Diagrams and Specifications
Cartridge Information
Web-launched SL Console Server
Glossary
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Index

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Summary of Changes

EC Date Revision Description

132072 September 2004 A Initial release

111939 October 2004 B Refer to this edition for a description of the

changes.

111956 January 2005 C Refer to this edition for a description of the

changes.

128083 May 2005 D Refer to this edition for a description of the

changes.

114112 December 2005 E Refer to this edition for a description of the

changes.

142254 April 2006 F Refer to this edition for a description of the

changes.

114158 July 2006 G Refer to this edition for a description of the

changes.

114183 October 2006 H Refer to this edition for a description of the

changes.

114192 May 2007 J Chapters 1 and 6: Added information regarding

Quantum DLT-S4 drives/media and LTO Gen 4

drives/media. Library firmware must be version

1126 or later for support of these drives.

Appendix A (see “Customer-initiated

Maintenance” on page 335):

■Revised Sun Support telephone numbers for U.S.

and Canada.

■Added Web link to obtain telephone numbers

for international Sun Support locations.

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EC000258 February 2008 K Added information regarding the Library

Partitioning feature:

■Chapter 1, “General Information”—Summary of

library partitioning.

■Chapter 6, “Library Partitioning”—Detailed

descriptions of the concepts, tasks, and

SL Console screens involved in library

partitioning.

Added information regarding the Web-launched

SL Console feature:

■Chapter 2, “StorageTek Library

Console”—Detailed instructions for installing

and using the Web-launched SL Console client.

■Appendix C, “Web-launched SL Console

Server”—Detailed instructions for installing and

managing the Web-launched SL Console server.

EC000591 July 2008 KA

Updated the following chapters for new License Management and Capacity on Demand features.

■Chapter 4, “Licensing” (new chapter)

■Chapter 5, “Capacity on Demand” (new chapter)

■Chapter 6, “Library Partitioning”

Major reorganization and enhancement of remaining chapters. Changes detailed below:

Previous Organization New Organization

■Notices—Deleted. Updated information is

now included in the Sun StorageTek Regulatory

and Safety Compliance Manual, p/n 3161956xx.

■Safety—Deleted. Updated information is now

included in the Sun StorageTek Regulatory and

Safety Compliance Manual, p/n 3161956xx.

■Preface—Updated.

■Chapter 1, “General Information”—Renamed

and updated.

■Chapter 2, “Controls and Indicators”—

Deleted. Information now in Chapter 1.

■Chapter 3, “Library Operation”—Renamed

and updated.

■Chapter 4, “SL500 StorageTek Library

Console”—Moved to Chapter 2. No

substantive changes.

■Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting”—Deleted.

Information now in new Chapter 7.

■Chapter 6, “Cartridge Information”—Moved

to Appendix B.

■Chapter 7. “Library Partitioning”—Moved to

Chapter 6, and updated for new License

Management feature.

■Appendix A, “Customer Contacts”—Deleted.

Updated information now in “Preface”.

■“Preface”—Information previously included in

Appendix A, “Customer Contacts” has been

updated and moved to this section.

■Chapter 1, “SL500 Introduction”—Wall

diagrams and specifications previously included

in this chapter have been moved to Appendix A,

“SL500 Wall Diagrams and Specifications”.

Information previously included in Chapter 2,

“Controls and Indicators” has been moved to

this chapter.

■Chapter 2, “StorageTek Library Console”

(previously Chapter 4)—No substantive

changes.

■Chapter 3, “SL500 Automated Library

Operations”—Added detailed procedures in the

following sections:

■Library Management Tasks

■CAP Management Tasks

■Cartridge Management Tasks

■Drive Management Tasks

■Drive Cleaning Tasks

■Robot Monitoring Tasks

■Chapter 4, “Licensing”—New chapter describing

the new License Management feature.

■License Key File

■Licensing Tasks

■Licensing Screen Reference

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■Appendix B, “Web-based SL Console

Server”—Moved to Appendix C. No

substantive changes.

■Glossary—Updated.

■Index—Updated.

■Chapter 5, “Capacity on Demand”—New

chapter describing the new Capacity on Demand

feature.

■Capacity on Demand Features and Restrictions

■Implementing Changes to Licensed Capacity

■Chapter 6, “Library Partitioning” (previously

Chapter 7)—Updated for the new License

Management feature.

■Deleting the Partitioning Feature

■Chapter 7, “SL Console Diagnostics and

Utilities”—New chapter describing the

following:

■Library Events

■Library Self-Tests

■Library Firmware Upgrades

■Audits

■Robot Diagnostic Moves

■Troubleshooting—Information included in

previous Chapter 5.

■Event Monitor Tasks

■Library Utility Tasks

■Audit Tasks

■Drive Utility Tasks

■HandBot Utility Tasks

■Chapter 8, “SNMP Support”—New chapter

describing the following:

■Trap Levels

■Port Control

■Access Control

■SNMP Configuration and Usage Tasks

■Chapter 9, “Manual Operations”—New chapter

describing the following:

■Library Safety

■General Library Operation Tasks

■Cartridge Handling Tasks

■Appendix A, “SL500 Wall Diagrams and

Specifications”—Wall diagrams and library

specifications previously included in Chapter 1,

“General Information” have been moved to this

appendix.

■Appendix B, “Cartridge Information”—Moved

from previous Chapter 6.

■Appendix C, “Web-launched SL Console Server”

(previously Appendix B)—No substantive

changes.

■Glossary—Updated.

■Index—Updated.

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Contents

Summary of Changes vii

Contents xi

Figures xxiii

Tables xxv

Preface xxvii

Organization xxvii

Alert Messages xxviii

Conventions xxix

See Also

■License Management > Install License

Licensing Screen Reference

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License Management > Install License

Sample Screen

Description

Allows you to display the contents of a new license key file and install it on the library.

You can modify the layout and display of this screen. See “Modifying the Screen

Layout” on page 32 for details.

Screen Fields

File Name

Required.

Enter the full path of the license key file you want to install on the library.

Optionally, you can click Browse and navigate to the file location. The file must be

located on a system accessible to the SL Console session, and the serial number

specified in the file must match the serial number of the library you are logged in to.

Licensing Screen Reference

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Product

Display only.

Type of library the license key file is for. For example, SL3000, SL8500, SL500.

Serial Number

Display only.

Serial number of the library the license key file is for. This entry must match the

serial number of the library you are logged in to in order for the license key file to be

valid for this library.

Sequence #

Display only.

Unique sequence number assigned to the license key file by Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Note – Sequence numbers 99000 and above are permanently retained and cannot be

deleted from the library.

Comment Line 1

Display only.

Optional comment concerning the license key file, from Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Comment Line 2

Display only.

Optional comment concerning the license key file, from Sun Microsystems, Inc.

License File Details

Feature

Display only.

Name of a feature included in the license key file.

Expiration

Display only.

Number of days until the feature is due to expire. Because SL500 library features do

not expire, the value for this field is always “N/A”.

Value

Display only.

Qualification for the feature, if applicable. For example, for the Capacity feature, this

field displays the total amount of storage capacity the license provides. Depending

on the feature, the field may be blank.

Buttons

Install

Click to install the displayed license key file on the library you are logged in to.

Licensing Screen Reference

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Browse

Click to navigate to the license key file you want to display and install.

Note – If the library serial number in the specified license key file does not match the

serial number of the library you are logged in to, a warning appears and the license key

file detail is not displayed.

? (Help)

Click to display online help for the screen.

See Also

■License Management > Current License

Licensing Screen Reference

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CHAPTER 5

Capacity on Demand

The SL500 library includes the Capacity on Demand feature. Capacity on Demand

separates physical capacity from licensed capacity, and allows you to pay only for the

capacity you need. Then as your needs grow, you can add modules and license the

portion that you need. To expand capacity within a module, you need only purchase

and install a license key file for the new capacity, and then reboot the library.

Note – Starting with SL500 firmware version 1300 and SL Console version FRS_4.00,

storage capacity upgrades must be installed through the SL500 licensing utility. See

Chapter 4, “Licensing” for details.

Note – This feature controls cartridge storage cells only. All installed tape drives are

available by default. All cells in CAPs configured for enter and eject operations are

available if the module containing the CAP has any licensed storage cells

Capacity on Demand Features and

Restrictions

This section describes important features and restrictions of Capacity on Demand that

will help you to plan for and use the feature in your SL500 library.

■Only licensed storage cells can be used for tape cartridge storage. Unlicensed storage

cells cannot be used for cartridge storage, nor can they be accessed by any hosts.

■The minimum licensed capacity is 30 storage cells for LTO-only libraries, and 24

storage cells for mixed-media libraries. This is identified as a LimitedBase license.

■You can purchase additional licensed capacity in the following increments:

■FullBase—Licenses all storage cells in the Base Module.

■FullDEM—Licenses all storage cells in a Drive Expansion Module (DEM).

■ThirdDEM—Licenses one-third of the storage cells in a DEM. To license two-

thirds of a DEM, you would install two ThirdDEM licenses. To license all of a

DEM, you could install three ThirdDEM licenses or one FullDEM license.

■FullCEM—Licenses all storage cells in a Cartridge Expansion Module (CEM).

■After installing additional licensed capacity, you need to reboot the library. Once

verified by the library controller, the additional storage cells are available for use.

Capacity on Demand Features and Restrictions

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■Storage capacity is incremental. Total licensed capacity is equal to the sum of the

capacities specified in each license key file installed and activated on the library.

■The order that capacity licenses are installed is not significant (that is, it does not

need to match the order of the modules in the SL500 frame).

Terminology

The following terms are used to describe library capacity management:

■Physical or installed capacity—The number of storage cells physically present in the

library.

■Licensed capacity—The number of storage cells the library is licensed to use. This

cannot exceed the installed capacity.

Planning Library Capacity

The SL500 does not support gaps in licensed capacity; all storage cells must be

contiguous. This has the following effects on capacity planning.

You can begin adding licensed capacity to a module only if the module directly above

it is licensed at full capacity.

Deleting a Capacity license for a module in the middle of a library will cause the

modules below it to be unavailable.

Note – CEMs must be at the bottom of any SL500 configuration. A CEM cannot be

installed between a Base Module and a DEM.

Example: Base Module + DEM

The Base Module must be licensed at full capacity before you can begin

adding licensed capacity to the DEM.

Example: Base Module + DEM + CEM + CEM

Removing any portion of the DEM capacity will make both CEMs

unavailable.

Capacity on Demand Features and Restrictions

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LTO Licensed Capacity by Module

Mixed Media Licensed Capacity by Module

Module License Value

Module

Licensed

Capacity *

Library

Total Count

Base Module

Shipped standard LimitedBase 30

As last module FullBase 50

With any module underneath FullBase 66

Drive Expansion Module (DEM)

As last module ThirdDEM

(increments of

26, 26, 25)

With any module underneath ThirdDEM

(increments of

28, 28, 28)

Cartridge Expansion Module (CEM) after Base Module or DEM

As last module FullCEM 104

With any module underneath FullCEM 114

Cartridge Expansion Module (CEM) after CEM

As last module FullCEM 110

With any module underneath FullCEM 120

* All capacities assume no reserved cells and all CAPs are configured for enter and eject op-

erations.

Module License Value

Module

Licensed

Capacity *

Library

Total Count

Base Module

Shipped standard LimitedBase 24

As last module FullBase 42

With any module underneath FullBase 56

Drive Expansion Module (DEM)

As last module ThirdDEM

(increments of

21, 21, 21)

With any module underneath ThirdDEM

(increments of

24, 23, 23)

Capacity on Demand Features and Restrictions

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Cell Assignment Rules

The library controller uses the following rules when filling licensed storage cells with

cartridges:

■All cells in column 1 are filled first, then the cells in column 2, then 3, and so on.

■Cells within each column are filled from top to bottom, starting with the first row

after any reserved cells. For example, if the top three cells in a column are reserved,

cell assignment within the column starts with row 4.

■Once all cells within a module are filled, cell assignment moves to the next module,

using the same top-to-bottom, column by column approach.

In partitioned libraries, the library controller applies these rules separately to each

partition.

Orphaned Cartridges in Non-Partitioned Libraries

Note – For a discussion of orphaned cartridges in partitioned libraries, see “Orphaned

Cartridges in Partitioned Libraries” on page 152.

In non-partitioned libraries, an orphaned cartridge is a cartridge located in an

unlicensed storage cell. Orphaned cartridges are inaccessible to all hosts.

A cartridge can become orphaned for a variety of reasons. Following are some possible

causes:

■Licensed storage capacity has been reduced.

■The cartridge has been moved to an unlicensed or inaccessible cell through manual

intervention.

Cartridge Expansion Module (CEM) after Base Module or DEM

As last module FullCEM 84

With any module underneath FullCEM 94

Cartridge Expansion Module (CEM) after CEM

As last module FullCEM 90

With any module underneath FullCEM 100

* All capacities assume no reserved cells and all CAPs are configured for enter and eject op-

erations.

Module License Value

Module

Licensed

Capacity *

Library

Total Count

Implementing Changes to Licensed Capacity

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Implementing Changes to Licensed

Capacity

Increasing Licensed Capacity

Following are special considerations for installing new licensed storage capacity.

■See “License Installation Process” on page 120 for details on purchasing and

installing a Capacity license.

■If the new licensed capacity exceeds the physical capacity, no corrective action is

necessary. Physical cells that cannot be activated due to licensed capacity limits will

be activated later whenever additional licensed capacity is installed.

■You must configure all affected library host applications to recognize the new

licensed storage cells. See “Host Notification of Capacity Changes” on page 142 for

details.

■In non-partitioned libraries, all newly licensed cells are immediately available for

use.

■In partitioned libraries, all newly licensed cells are added as “unallocated,” and are

therefore not available for use. You must manually allocate the new cells to

partitions before the cells can be used for cartridge storage. See “Partition

Configuration Tasks” on page 156 for detailed instructions.

Decreasing Licensed Capacity

Following are special considerations for deleting licensed storage capacity.

Caution – Deleting licensed capacity is an exceptional situation; use caution when

doing so.

■See “Delete a License Key File” on page 126 for details on deleting licensed capacity.

■Storage cells corresponding to the reduced capacity will become inaccessible, and

any cartridges within those cells will be orphaned. No checks are made to identify

cartridges that will be orphaned. See “Orphaned Cartridges in Non-Partitioned

Libraries” on page 140 for details.

■You must configure all affected library host applications to recognize the licensed

storage cell changes. See “Host Notification of Capacity Changes” on page 142 for

details.

■For partitioned libraries:

■The total number of storage cells allocated to all library partitions cannot exceed

the licensed capacity of the library.

Caution – You must manually de-allocate cells from partitions so the total allocation

does not exceed the new licensed capacity.

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■If, after capacity has been decreased, the total number of cells allocated to all

partitions is still less than the new licensed capacity, you do not need to

reconfigure the partitions.

Host Notification of Capacity Changes

When storage capacity is added or removed, the library controller notifies all affected

hosts according to their interface requirements. SCSI hosts are notified by a “Mode

Parameters Changed” unit attention. The host must re-audit the library to determine

the specific configuration changes. See the appropriate tape management software

documentation for detailed procedures and commands.

Partitioning Features and Restrictions

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Library Partitioning

Note – Starting with SL500 firmware version 1300 and SL Console version FRS_4.00,

library partitioning upgrades must be installed through the SL500 licensing utility.

Partitioning established on a library prior to version 1300 is retained permanently. See

Chapter 4, “Licensing” for details.

Library partitioning allows sections of the SL500 library to be assigned for exclusive use

by specified hosts. For example, you can configure one group of storage cells and

drives to be used only for Veritas operations, and another group only for Tivoli

operations. This allows you to configure an SL500 library for applications running on

multiple hosts and operating systems.

Partitioning Features and Restrictions

This section describes important features and restrictions of library partitioning that

will help you to configure and use partitioning in your SL500 library.

■You can configure up to eight partitions within an SL500 library.

■A partition can be as small as a single storage cell, CAP cell, or tape drive. Cells and

drives within a partition do not need to be adjacent.

■Storage cells and tape drives allocated to a partition can be used only by the hosts

assigned to that partition. Hosts assigned to other partitions cannot access the

contents of these cells and drives. See “Storage Cells and Drives” on page 150 for

details.

■Storage cells and drives not allocated to any partition cannot be accessed by any

hosts. For example, you might leave an area of cells unallocated, in preparation for

future partitioning.

■CAP cells can be allocated for exclusive use by a partition, or they can be left

unallocated for common use by all hosts. See “Partitions and CAPs” on page 151 for

details.

System Requirements for Library Partitioning

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System Requirements for Library

Partitioning

Note – Starting with SL500 firmware version 1300 and SL Console version FRS_4.00,

library partitioning upgrades must be installed through the SL500 licensing utility.

Partitioning established on a library prior to version 1300 is retained permanently. See

Chapter 4, “Licensing” for details.

Note – ACSLS does not support partitioning on the SL500 library.

Enabling and Disabling Partitioning

In order for you to use partitions in a library, the partitioning feature must be enabled

by your StorageTek CSE. Contact your StorageTek CSE for assistance.

A library with partitioning enabled can be in either of the following states:

■Partitioned—The library has at least one user-defined partition with a valid partition

ID.

■Non-partitioned—The library has no user-defined partitions. A non-partitioned

library behaves in the same manner as a library that does not have partitioning

enabled; that is all storage cells, drives, and CAPs are accessible to all hosts.

To disable partitioning on a library, you must first delete all partitions. The library state

will then change to “non-partitioned.”

Partition Planning

The partitioning feature offers great flexibility in the use of your library. It also requires

careful planning, a thorough knowledge of library wall and storage cell mapping, and

expertise in configuring and administering host software applications. There must be

clear communication among all parties involved, including system programmers and

administrators, library operators, and your Sun service representative.

Before creating partitions, you must plan the storage area that is needed for resident

tape cartridges and anticipate the number of required free cells. You must understand

the boundaries of each partition and the host ownership relationships. You must verify

that all tape drives and cartridges have been moved to the proper locations, according

to the planned host/storage cell and host/tape drive assignments.

Partition Planning

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Installing the Partitioning Feature

The following special considerations apply after you successfully install the

Partitioning feature on a previously non-partitioned library.

■You must reboot the library after installing the Partitioning license.

■Until you create at least one partition, the library remains in a non-partitioned state;

that is all licensed storage cells, drives, and CAPs are accessible to all hosts.

Allocated Storage Capacity

In partitioned libraries, the total number of storage cells allocated to all library

partitions cannot exceed the licensed capacity of the library.

In partitioned libraries, there is no default active storage region. You must explicitly

assign storage cells to partitions, thereby configuring the active storage regions for each

partition. See “Partitioning Process” on page 153 for details.

Partition Configurations

You must use the standalone SL Console or Web-launched SL Console to configure

library partitions; the partitioning screens are not available on the local operator panel.

To configure a partition, you must define the following information:

■Partition Summary Information

■Host-Partition Connections

■Partition Boundaries

For detailed instructions on defining library partitions, see “Partitioning Process” on

page 153.

Partition Summary Information

Partition summary information includes the partition ID and name, and the barcode

format to be used on cartridge labels. Partition IDs must be unique and can range from

1–8.

Host-Partition Connections

Host-partition connections identify the hosts that are able to access a partition. Each

partition appears to the host as a separate library module. A host can control one or

more partitions. In addition, it is possible for more than one host to control a single

SCSI partition, but it is recommended that you exercise caution in implementing this

configuration, as some host applications may not allow for resource sharing.

A partition can have one or more host-partition connections. The host-partition

connection configuration is user-defined and consists of the following information:

■World Wide Port Name of the host bus adapter

■Port number of the library Fibre Channel card

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■Logical unit number (LUN) of the partition on the host

See “Configure a Host-Partition Connection” on page 160 for detailed instructions on

defining this information.

Partition Boundaries

Partition boundaries identify the storage cells, drives, and CAP cells that are part of

each partition. Only unallocated cells can be added to a partition, and only allocated

cells can be removed.

You can define partition boundaries in any of the following ways:

■Select individual cells or rectangular groups of cells to add or remove from a

partition. Cells or cell groups do not have to be contiguous.

■Select an entire module side to add or remove from a partition. Sides do not have to

be contiguous.

■Select an entire module to add or remove from a partition. Modules do not have to

be contiguous.

Sample Partition Configuration

FIGURE 6-1 on page 147 shows a sample SL500 library partition configuration. In this

example, there are three defined partitions:

■Partition 1

■Partition 2

■Partition 6

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FIGURE 6-1 Library Partition Example

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The screen display is from the perspective of Partition 1, therefore the resources

allocated to Partition 1 are shown in gold, and the resources allocated to Partition 2 and

Partition 6 are shown in red. TABLE 6-1 on page 148 describes the resource allocation in

detail.

Deleting the Partitioning Feature

You can delete the Partitioning feature by deleting the Partitioning license key file from

the library. See “Delete a License Key File” on page 126 for detailed instructions. You

must reboot the library after deleting the Partitioning license in order for the deletion to

take effect.

Note – Deleting the Partitioning feature is an exceptional situation; be sure this is what

you really want to do.

Deleting the Partitioning feature has the following effects on the library configuration:

■Changes the library state to “non-partitioned.”

■Makes all licensed storage cells, drives, and CAPs accessible to all hosts.

■All existing partition summary information and resource allocations are retained,

but not usable. If the Partitioning license is later re-installed, the partition allocations

are restored.

TABLE 6-1 Partition Example—Resource Description

Resource Group Included Resources

Partition 1 All resources are shown in gold. Includes the following:

■Tape drive in the Base Module

■Storage cells in the left side of the Base Module

■Top two CAP cells in the Base Module

Partition 2 All resources are shown in red. Includes the following:

■Top tape drive in the Drive Module

■Storage cells in the right side of the Base Module

■No allocated CAP cells

Partition 6 All resources are shown in red. Includes the following:

■Bottom tape drive in the Drive Module

■Storage cells in the Drive Module

■Bottom two CAP cells in the Base Module

Common CAP cell Middle CAP cell in the Base Module

Unassigned All resources shown in white

Not Accessible All resources shown x’ed out

Orphaned

cartridge

Cartridge in unallocated (white) storage cell in the Base Module

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Partitions and Library Resources

Library Resource Addresses

Resource addresses uniquely identify each resource (storage cells, drives, and CAP

cells) within the library. The SL500 library and attached hosts use the following

addressing schemes:

■Library Internal Address

■Host SCSI Element Address

Each partition appears to a host as a separate library; this is reflected in the partition

address.

Library Internal Address

The library internal address is used by the SL500 library controller and the SL Console

device tree to identify the physical location of each resource. The addressing scheme

used by the SL500 is a four-digit, comma-separated value, specifying the library,

module, row, and column, as viewed from inside the library, facing the drive bays. This

addressing scheme is commonly referred to as the LMRC address.

The format of the SL500 LMRC address is l,m,r,c where:

■l= library or partition number. In partitioned libraries, l is the partition ID (1–8). In

non-partitioned libraries, l is always “0”.

■m = module number (1–5). The Base Module is 1, additional drive expansion and

storage expansion modules are 2–5.

■r = row number. Numbered consecutively from the top, down, with row 1 at the top.

■c = column number, as follows:

■Base module, left side of library = 1–4

■Base module, right side of library = 5–8

■DEM (Drive Expansion Module) drive column, rear of library = 9

■CEM (Cartridge Expansion Module) columns, rear of library = 9–11

Internal Address Examples

■If the entire Base Module is allocated to Partition 1, the internal address for a

cartridge in row 8, column 1 in the Base Module is: 1, 1, 8, 1.

■If the entire CEM is allocated to Partition 2, the internal address for a cartridge in

row 10, column 1 is: 2, 2, 10, 1.

Host SCSI Element Address

The element address is used by hosts to uniquely identify each library resource

available to the host.

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SCSI element numbering uses a single integer to identify each library resource. SCSI

element numbering within partitioned libraries is continuous for each partition, even if

cell locations for the partition are not adjacent. SCSI element addresses for a partition

start at the lowest module, row, and column within the partition, then proceed by row

until the end of the column, then increment by column until the end of the module.

When additional resources are allocated to an existing SCSI partition, the original

resources are not renumbered. This helps to minimize disruption to the SCSI host.

SCSI Element Address Examples

If a library’s base and storage expansion modules are allocated to Partition 1 and the

drive module is allocated to Partition 2, SCSI element numbering is as follows:

■Numbering for Partition 1 begins at the first available storage cell in the Base

Module and continues through the last available cell in the storage module cell.

■Numbering for Partition 2 begins with the first available storage cell in the drive

module PRC Address and ends with the last available cell in that module.

Storage Cells and Drives

All storage cells, tape drives, and cartridges allocated to a partition are owned

exclusively by the assigned host and cannot be accessed by other hosts. For example, if

a group of tape drives is allocated to a partition, only the host assigned to that partition

can use those drives.

Storage cells and drives that are not allocated to any partition cannot be accessed at all.

For example, you can leave an area of cells unallocated in preparation for a planned

future partition.

On the SL Console screens and reports, storage cells and drives appear in any of the

following states:

■Allocated—Assigned to the current partition.

■Unallocated (or Unassigned)—Not assigned to any partition; available to be assigned

to any current partition.

■Unavailable—Assigned to another partition.

■Not accessible—Not available for host operations; for example, cells reserved for

diagnostic cartridges, cells that are physically blocked.

Note – HandBots are shared resources and cannot be allocated exclusively to a

partition.

To display partition assignments for storage cells and drives, see

“Partitions—Reports—Cartridge Cell and Media Summary” on page 229.

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Partitions and CAPs

The cells within each CAP can be allocated or unallocated individually to partitions.

This allows for the following possible CAP configurations:

■Common CAP

■Split CAP

Note – Split CAPs are available to the SL500 only.

Common CAP

In a common, or unassigned, CAP, all cells in the CAP are left unallocated and can be

used by any partition that does not have any CAP cells allocated to it. CAP cells are

common by default—any CAP cells that are not explicitly allocated to a partition are

treated as common.

A common CAP is a shared library resource. Each host must select a common CAP to

use it and must release the CAP when done, to make it available to other hosts. No

other host can access the CAP until the first host has completed the operation and

released the CAP. For additional details, see “CAP Operations” on page 151.

Split CAP

In a split CAP, the cells in the CAP are allocated to one or more partitions. Each

individual CAP cell can be allocated to one partition only. Cells in a split CAP can be

allocated in any of the following ways:

■All cells can be allocated to one partition.

■All cells can be distributed among multiple partitions. For example, in an eight-cell

CAP, two cells could be allocated to Partition 1, one cell to Partition 2, and the

remaining cells to Partition 3.

■Some cells can be allocated to one partition and the remainder left unallocated, or

common. For example, in an eight-cell CAP, five cells could be allocated to

Partition 3, and the remaining cells left common.

When configuring a split CAP, you must plan carefully for anticipated CAP usage. A

partition with allocated CAP cells can use the cells allocated to it only. It cannot use

CAP cells allocated to other partitions, nor can it use common CAP cells.

CAP Operations

In a partitioned library, it is recommended that you assign partitions to the CAP Open

button on the library control panel prior to pressing the button to open the CAPs.

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Once you have assigned partitions to the CAP Open button, only CAPs containing cells

that are accessible to those partitions will open. Depending on how your library’s CAPs

are configured, this operation may expose CAP cells that are not accessible to the

selected partitions. As a safeguard, however, CAPs that contain only inaccessible cells

and CAPs with cartridges in inaccessible cells do not open.

For detailed instructions, see “Enter Cartridges Into a Partitioned Library” on page 187

and “Eject Cartridges From a Partitioned Library” on page 190.

Orphaned Cartridges in Partitioned Libraries

Note – For a discussion of orphaned cartridges in non-partitioned libraries, see

“Orphaned Cartridges in Non-Partitioned Libraries” on page 150.

In partitioned libraries, an orphaned cartridge is a cartridge located in an unallocated

cell or drive (that is, a cell or drive not allocated to any defined partition).

Caution – If a host encounters an orphaned cartridge it might treat the cartridge as

scratch and overwrite the data. Therefore, it is very important to disposition orphaned

cartridges properly.

A cartridge can become orphaned for a variety of reasons. Following are some possible

causes:

■Partition boundaries have changed.

■A partition has been deleted.

■The cartridge has been moved to an unallocated or inaccessible cell through manual

intervention.

If the SL Console identifies an orphaned cartridge, it displays a warning message. You

can then use the following tools to help you resolve and disposition the orphaned

cartridge:

■Generate a report of orphaned cartridges.

■Perform an audit of the library.

■Perform a recovery move on a cartridge.

For detailed instructions on checking for and resolving orphaned cartridges, see the

following procedures:

■“Verify Partition Configurations” on page 164

■“Resolve Orphaned Cartridges” on page 166

■“Commit Partition Configuration Changes” on page 167

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Partitioning Process

Note – Starting with SL500 firmware version 1300 and SL Console version FRS_4.00,

library partitioning upgrades must be installed through the SL500 licensing utility.

Partitioning established on a library prior to version 1300 is retained permanently. See

Chapter 4, “Licensing” for details.

Partition Configuration Process

When configuring library partitions for the first time, it is recommended that you use

the library partition screens in the following sequence:

1. Instructions (Step 1)—Review summary instructions for the partition configuration

process.

2. Summary (Step 2)—Display summary partition configuration and host-partition

connection information. Optionally access other screens to perform the following

tasks:

■Add Partition

■Modify Partition

■Delete Partition

■Add Connection

■Modify Connection

■Delete Connection

3. Design (Step 3)—Display and optionally modify detailed partition boundary

information. Optionally access other screens to perform the following tasks:

■Verify Partition Configurations

■Refresh the display with current data from the library controller database

4. Commit (Step 4)—Commit all changes made in the Summary(2) and Design (3)

screens, and all associated popups, to the library controller database. Optionally

access other screens to perform the following task:

■Refresh the display with current data from the library controller database

You can use the Reports screen at any time to display, and optionally save or print,

partition configuration information from the library controller database.

SL Console Partition Workspace

The partition Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3) screens, and all associated

popups, give you a dynamic workspace to design your library partitions. All partition

configuration information is automatically saved to the partition workspace in

SL Console memory and retained for the duration of your SL Console session. This

allows you to switch among partition views and leave and return to the partition

screens any number of times without losing your configuration changes.

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Information in the SL Console partition workspace is committed to the library

controller database only through the Commit (Step 4) screen. The information is lost if

any one of the following occurs before you have committed your updates:

■You actively log off the SL Console session.

■The SL Console session times out or the connection to the library is lost.

■You actively refresh the SL Console workspace from the current library controller

database. This is done through the Refresh button on the Summary (Step 2) and

Design (Step 3) screens.

Caution – For the following reasons, it is recommended that you make the library

unavailable to other users before committing your partition workspace changes.

There is no real-time validation of partition boundaries against the library controller

database; therefore if you do not make the library unavailable and other users are

performing cartridge movements or library configuration changes, configuration

conflicts may arise. See “Synchronizing the Display With the Controller Database” on

page 31 for details.

The library temporarily drops all connections to HSC or ACSLS hosts when partition

configurations changes are committed. The hosts will automatically reconnect, but

multiple error messages will be displayed, and cartridge management tasks in progress

may fail.

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Partitioning Task Summary

Partitioning tasks are divided into the following categories:

■“Partition Configuration Tasks” on page 156

■“Partition Management Tasks” on page 170

■“Partition Report Tasks” on page 181

■“CAP Operation Tasks” on page 186

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Task Page

Review Partitioning Instructions 157

Create a Partition 158

Configure a Host-Partition Connection 160

Design a Partition 162

Verify Partition Configurations 164

Resolve Orphaned Cartridges 166

Commit Partition Configuration Changes 167

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▼ Review Partitioning Instructions

Use this procedure to review the partitioning process.

1. Select Tools > Partitions.

The first time you make this selection during an SL Console login session, the

Instructions (Step 1) screen appears automatically.

2. Review the instructions on the screen before proceeding with other partitioning

tasks.

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▼ Create a Partition

Use this procedure to create a new library partition and assign its storage capacity. You

can create up to eight partitions, with IDs from 1–8.

1. Select Tools > Partitions, and click the Summary (Step 2) tab.

The Summary (Step 2) screen appears.

2. Click Add Partition.

The Add Partition popup appears.

3. Select the Partition ID you want to add, and enter the Name, and Barcode

Presentation.

Note – Partition IDs do not need to be contiguous. For example, you can create

partition 2 and partition 4, with no partitions 1 or 3.

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4. Click OK.

Your partition configuration changes are saved to the SL Console partition workspace

for the duration of this login session.

To update the library controller database with all changes from this SL Console login

session, see “Verify Partition Configurations” on page 164 and “Commit Partition

Configuration Changes” on page 167.

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▼ Configure a Host-Partition Connection

Use this procedure to configure the connection between a host and a selected partition.

You must perform this procedure in order for the partition to be accessible by the host.

Each partition can have up to nine host connections, each with a unique LUN. Also,

each host can connect to multiple partitions.

Note – The SL500 supports only SCSI connections between the host and library.

1. Select Tools > Partitions, and click the Summary (Step 2) tab.

The Summary (Step 2) screen appears.

2. Click the partition to which you want to add a host connection

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3. Click Add Connection.

The Add Connection popup appears.

4. Enter the Initiator (WWPN) and LUN.

Note – Each initiator connected to the library must have one library partition assigned

to LUN 0. When you verify or commit partition configuration changes, the SL Console

will notify you if an initiator does not meet this requirement.

5. Click OK.

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▼ Design a Partition

Use this procedure to add or remove library resources (storage cells, tape drives, and

CAP cells) from a partition.

Note – Library resources can be allocated to only one partition at a time. If you want to

add resources to a partition but the resources are already allocated to another partition,

you must first remove the resources from the assigned partition, and then add them to

the new partition.

1. Select Tools > Partitions.

2. Click the Design (Step 3) tab.

The Design (Step 3) screen appears, displaying the current configuration of the library.

3. In the Partition pull-down menu, select the partition you want to configure.

All screen fields are updated to reflect the current configuration for the selected

partition.

4. Choose the Select by method, and click either the Add or Remove radio button.

5. Use the library map to select the resources you want to add or remove.

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Note – See “Partitions—Design (Step 3)” on page 212 for detailed instructions on using

the library map.

Your partition configuration changes are saved to the SL Console partition workspace

for the duration of this login session.

To update the library controller database with all changes from this SL Console login

session, see “Verify Partition Configurations” on page 164 and “Commit Partition

Configuration Changes” on page 167.

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▼ Verify Partition Configurations

Use this procedure to verify partition configuration changes you have made during this

SL Console login session. This procedure warns you of the following possible errors:

■A partition has orphaned cartridges. See “Orphaned Cartridges in Partitioned

Libraries” on page 152 for details.

■Library resources have been removed from a partition.

■A host connected to the library does not have a partition assigned to LUN 0.

Note – This procedure verifies only one partition at a time. If you need to verify

multiple partitions, you must repeat this procedure separately for each partition.

1. Select Tools > Partitions.

2. Click the Design (Step 3) tab.

The Design (Step 3) screen appears, displaying the current configuration of the library.

3. In the Partition pull-down menu, select the partition you want to verify.

All screen fields are updated to reflect the current configuration for the selected

partition.

4. In the Options Bar, click Verify.

The boundaries of the selected partition are verified, including the locations of all tape

cartridges.

Note – This verification is performed on the current partition configuration in the

SL Console partition workspace only. It does not verify current partition boundaries

against the library controller database; therefore it cannot identify configuration

conflicts that may arise due to other users performing cartridge movements or library

configuration changes—through the command line interface, other SL Console sessions,

or host applications—at the same time you have made partition changes.

The Verify Results popup appears, indicating whether there are any orphaned

cartridges or other errors in the current partition configuration.

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5. To display detailed warning messages explaining the reasons for any orphaned

cartridges, click Details.

You can use the Details button to toggle between the expanded and collapsed views of

the warning messages.

6. Optionally, in the expanded view of the warning messages you can do the following:

■Click Print to print the detailed message data.

■Click Save to save the detailed message data to a comma-separated file.

7. Click OK to dismiss the Verify Results popup and return to the Design (Step 3)

screen.

Note – It is recommended that you follow the “Resolve Orphaned Cartridges” on

page 166 procedure before committing your changes to the library controller database.

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▼ Resolve Orphaned Cartridges

If the SL Console identifies an orphaned cartridge, it displays a warning message. You

should resolve and disposition all orphaned cartridges before proceeding to “Commit

Partition Configuration Changes” on page 167.

You can performing any of the following actions to resolve orphaned cartridges:

■Print a report of orphaned cartridges.

■Perform an audit of the library.

■Perform a recovery move on an orphaned cartridge.

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▼ Commit Partition Configuration Changes

Caution – This procedure updates the library controller database with all partition

configuration changes you have made during this SL Console session. Failure to use

this procedure before logging out of the current SL Console session will cause all your

library configuration changes to be lost.

Caution – For the following reasons, it is recommended that you make the library

unavailable to other users before committing your partition workspace changes.

There is no real-time validation of partition boundaries against the library controller

database; therefore if you do not make the library unavailable and other users are

performing cartridge movements or library configuration changes, configuration

conflicts may arise. See “Synchronizing the Display With the Controller Database” on

page 31 for details.

The library temporarily drops all connections to HSC or ACSLS hosts when partition

configurations changes are committed. The hosts will automatically reconnect, but

multiple error messages will be displayed, and cartridge management tasks in progress

may fail.

Note – It is recommended that you follow the Resolve Orphaned Cartridges procedure

before performing this procedure.

1. Vary the library offline to ACSLS and HSC.

See the appropriate tape management software documentation for the procedures and

commands.

2. Select Tools > Partitions, and click the Commit (Step 4) tab.

The Commit (Step 4) screen appears.

3. In the Options Bar, click Apply.

The boundaries of the selected partition are verified, including the locations of all tape

cartridges.

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Note – This verification is performed on the current partition configuration in the

SL Console partition workspace only. It does not verify current partition boundaries

against the library controller database; therefore it cannot identify configuration

conflicts that may arise due to other users performing cartridge movements or library

configuration changes—through the command line interface, other SL Console sessions,

or host applications—at the same time you have made partition changes.

The Confirm Apply popup appears, indicating whether there are any orphaned

cartridges or other problems in the current partition configuration.

4. To display detailed warning messages explaining the reasons for any orphaned

cartridges, click Details.

You can use the Details button to toggle between the expanded and collapsed views of

the warning messages.

5. Optionally, in the expanded view of the warning messages you can do the following:

■Click Print to print the detailed message data.

■Click Save to save the detailed message data to a comma-separated file.

6. Proceed as follows:

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■Click No to cancel the update. The library controller database is not updated, but all

partition changes from this login session are retained in the SL Console partition

workspace.

■Click Yes to update the library controller database.

The Commit Success popup appears.

Click OK to return to the Commit (Step 4) screen.

7. All affected library host applications must now be configured to recognize these

updates. See the appropriate tape management software documentation for the

procedures and commands.

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Task Page

Modify Partition Summary Information 171

Delete a Partition 172

Modify Host-Partition Connection Detail 174

Delete a Host-Partition Connection 176

Refresh the SL Console Partition Workspace 178

Reallocate Library Resources 179

Make a Hardware Change to a Partitioned Library 180

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▼ Modify Partition Summary Information

Use this procedure to change the name or barcode presentation format of an existing

partition.

Note – You cannot change the partition ID. To assign a different Partition ID, you must

delete the old partition and create a new one with the new ID.

1. Select Tools > Partitions, and click the Summary (Step 2) tab.

The Summary (Step 2) screen appears.

2. In the Partition Summary section, select the partition you want to modify.

3. Click Modify Partition.

The Modify a Partition popup appears.

4. Enter the changes you want to make.

5. Click OK to confirm the changes.

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▼ Delete a Partition

Use this procedure to delete a partition from the library. The following changes are

made to the library partition configuration:

■All resources allocated to the partition are marked available.

■All host connections for the partition are deleted.

■The partition ID is deleted.

Caution – Deleting partitions can result in orphaned cartridges and data that could be

lost. See “Orphaned Cartridges in Partitioned Libraries” on page 152 for details.

Note – Deleting all partitions from the library causes the library state to change to

“non-partitioned.” All storage cells, drives, and CAPs will be accessible to all hosts.

1. Select Tools > Partitions, and click the Summary (Step 2) tab.

The Summary (Step 2) screen appears.

2. In the Partition Summary section, click the partition you want to remove.

3. Click Delete Partition.

A confirmation popup appears.

4. Click OK to confirm the deletion.

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5. The updates are made as follows:

Your partition configuration changes are saved to the SL Console partition workspace

for the duration of this login session.

To update the library controller database with all changes from this SL Console login

session, see “Verify Partition Configurations” on page 164 and “Commit Partition

Configuration Changes” on page 167.

If there are no partitions remaining in the library, when you commit the updates the

library state will change to “non-partitioned”.

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▼ Modify Host-Partition Connection Detail

Use this procedure to modify the host World Wide Port Name or LUN number of the

library for a host-partition connection.

Note – You cannot modify the target port number for the library; it is always “0”.

1. Select Tools > Partitions, and click the Summary (Step 2) tab.

The Summary (Step 2) screen appears.

2. In the Summary section of the screen, click the partition for which you want to

modify a connection.

3. In the Connections section, click the host-partition connection you want to modify.

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4. Click Modify Connection.

The Modify a Connection popup appears.

5. Enter the changes you want to make.

6. Click OK to confirm the changes.

Your partition configuration changes are saved to the SL Console partition workspace

for the duration of this login session.

To update the library controller database with all changes from this SL Console login

session, see “Verify Partition Configurations” on page 164 and “Commit Partition

Configuration Changes” on page 167.

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▼ Delete a Host-Partition Connection

Use this procedure to delete a host-partition connection. After you perform this

procedure, the host will no longer be able to access the partition.

1. Select Tools > Partitions, and click the Summary (Step 2) tab.

The Summary (Step 2) screen appears.

2. In the Summary section of the screen, click the partition for which you want to

delete a connection.

3. In the Connections section, click the host-partition connection you want to delete.

4. Click Delete Connection.

A confirmation popup appears.

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5. Click OK to confirm the deletion.

Your partition configuration changes are saved to the SL Console partition workspace

for the duration of this login session.

To update the library controller database with all changes from this SL Console login

session, see “Verify Partition Configurations” on page 164 and “Commit Partition

Configuration Changes” on page 167.

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▼ Refresh the SL Console Partition Workspace

Use this procedure to refresh the SL Console partition workspace with current data

from the library controller database. The current data includes all updates that other

users have made to the library controller database during your login session, through

the command line interface, other SL Console sessions, or host applications.

Note – After you complete this procedure, all uncommitted partition changes you have

made during this SL Console login session are discarded.

1. Select Tools > Partitions.

2. Click one of the following tabs:

■Summary (Step 2)

■Design (Step 3)

The selected screen appears.

3. In the Options Bar, click Refresh.

The Partition Refresh popup appears.

4. Click Yes to confirm the refresh.

All partition screen data is updated with current data from the library controller

database.

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▼ Reallocate Library Resources

Reallocating library resources (storage cells, tape drives, CAP cells, or cartridges) from

one partition to another is done through the Design (Step 3) screen. You must use the

following two-step process:

1. Remove the resource from the partition it is currently allocated to.

2. Allocate the resource to a different partition.

See “Design a Partition” on page 162 for detailed instructions.

Caution – Reallocating resources can result in orphaned cartridges and data that could

be lost. See “Orphaned Cartridges in Partitioned Libraries” on page 152 for details.

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▼ Make a Hardware Change to a Partitioned Library

Some library hardware changes, such as adding expansion modules, or adding CAP

cells, may require the removal of all or part of an existing partitioned module. Use the

following process to make such hardware changes without losing partitioning

information for the sections of the library that are unchanged.

Caution – Failure to follow this procedure could result in the loss of library partition

configuration information after a hardware change.

1. De-allocate all library resources (storage cells, CAPs, and drives) that will be

removed as part of the hardware change from the partitions they are currently

allocated to.

See “Design a Partition” on page 162 for detailed instructions.

2. Power down the library.

See “Power Down the Library” on page 353 for detailed instructions.

3. Install the hardware change.

4. Power up the library.

See “Power Up the Library” on page 354 for detailed instructions.

All partition allocations for the unchanged parts of the library remain in effect.

5. Allocate the library resources that have been added due to the hardware change.

See “Design a Partition” on page 162 for detailed instructions.

Caution – Reallocating resources can result in orphaned cartridges and data that could

be lost. See “Orphaned Cartridges in Partitioned Libraries” on page 152 for details.

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Partition Report Tasks

Task Page

Display a Partition Report 182

Print Partition Report Data 184

Save Partition Report Data 185

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▼ Display a Partition Report

Use this procedure to display any of the following partition reports:

■Cartridge Cell and Media Summary—Displays a detailed list of all resource partition

assignments.

■Host Connections Summary—Displays detailed host-partition connection

information for all partitions.

■Orphaned Cartridge Report—Displays a detailed list of all orphaned cartridges.

■Partition Details—Displays detailed information for a selected partition.

■Partition Summary—Displays summary information for all partitions.

Note – The partition reports display data saved to the library controller database. If

you have made partition configuration changes without commiting the changes to the

library controller through the Commit (Step 4) screen, the data in these reports will

differ from data shown on the partition Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3) screens.

1. Select Tools > Partitions, and click the Reports tab.

The Reports screen appears.

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2. In the pull-down menu, select the report you want to display.

The screen is updated with current data from the library controller database.

3. If you want to print the report data or save it to a file, see the following procedures:

■“Print Partition Report Data” on page 184

■“Save Partition Report Data” on page 185

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▼ Print Partition Report Data

Use this procedure to print a partition report. This procedure can be performed from

any of the partition report screens.

1. Select Tools > Partitions, and click the Reports tab.

The Reports screen appears.

2. In the pull-down menu, select any report.

The specified report is displayed. All report screens include the Print and Save to File

buttons.

3. Click Print.

The Print popup appears.

4. Complete the print popup, and click Print.

The report is printed to the selected printer.

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▼ Save Partition Report Data

Use this procedure to save partition report data to a comma-separated file (.csv

format). You can use a variety of spreadsheet applications to view the file. This

procedure can be performed from any of the partition report screens.

1. Select Tools > Partitions, and click the Reports tab.

The Reports screen appears.

2. In the pull-down menu, select any report.

The specified report is displayed. All report screens include the Print and Save to File

buttons.

3. Click Save to File.

The Save popup appears.

4. Browse to the directory where you want to save the file, and enter the file name.

5. Click Save.

The data is saved to the specified file.

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CAP Operation Tasks

Task Page

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Eject Cartridges From a Partitioned Library 190

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▼ Enter Cartridges Into a Partitioned Library

Use this procedure to enter cartridges into a partitioned library. Partitions with no

allocated CAP cells must use common CAP cells. Partitions with allocated CAP cells

must use the cells allocated to them.

Note – This procedure highlights aspects of CAP operations that are unique to

partitioned libraries. For general enter and eject procedures, see “Chapter 3, Library

Operation.”

Note – Although it is possible to enter cartridges through a CAP without using the

Assign CAP Button screen, it is recommended that you access the screen first to verify

the partition settings. This will help to prevent cartridges from being entered

inadvertently into the wrong partition.

1. Initiate the enter operation at the host. See the appropriate tape management

software documentation for the procedures and commands.

2. Select Tools > Diagnostics.

3. Expand the CAP Folder, and click the CAP you want to use.

Note – In a partitioned library, only one CAP is listed in the Diagnostics CAP Folder.

The Import/Export screen appears.

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4. Click the Assign CAP Button tab.

The Assign CAP Button screen appears.

5. In the Common CAP and Split CAP tables, click the partitions into which you want

to enter cartridges. See “Diagnostics > CAP—Assign CAP Button” on page 245 for

details on these screen fields.

6. Click Apply.

The CAP Confirm popup appears.

7. Click OK.

8. Depending on how your library’s CAPs are configured, this operation may expose

CAP cells that are not accessible to the requesting host’s partition. For example,

because a split CAP can contain common cells or cells allocated to multiple

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partitions, opening the CAP door may expose cells not allocated to the selected

partition. If any of the inaccessible cells contain cartridges, the CAP door will not

open, and a warning popup appears.

Click OK to return to the Assign CAP Button screen. Before you can continue with this

procedure, you must remove the inaccessible cartridges from the CAP.

9. On the library control panel, push the CAP Open button.

10.The library opens the doors of all CAPs with cells accessible to the selected partition.

Doors to CAPs that contain only inaccessible cells do not open.

The library also sends CAP status messages to all hosts with access to the exposed cells.

Following are examples:

■If the library opens common CAPs only, messages are sent to all hosts with access to

common CAP cells.

■If the library opens a split CAP containing both allocated and common cells,

messages are sent to all hosts in the assigned partitions, as well as all hosts with

access to common CAP cells.

11.Place the cartridges in any CAP cells that are accessible to the selected partition.

Note – If you place cartridges in cells that are not accessible to the selected partition,

the CAP door will not lock. You must move the cartridges to the appropriate CAP cells.

12.Close the CAP. It locks automatically.

13.Move the cartridges from the CAP to storage cells within the selected partition. See

the appropriate tape management software documentation for the procedures and

commands.

14.Once the selected partitions are finished with the CAP, it is recommended that you

restore the Assign CAP Button screen to the following settings. This will help to

prevent cartridges from being entered inadvertently into the wrong partition in the

next CAP operation.

■In the Common CAP table, click None.

■In the Split CAP table, clear all the checkboxes.

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▼ Eject Cartridges From a Partitioned Library

Use this procedure to eject cartridges from a partitioned library. Partitions with no

allocated CAP cells must use common CAP cells. Partitions with allocated CAP cells

must use the cells allocated to them.

Note – This procedure highlights aspects of CAP operations that are unique to

partitioned libraries. For general enter and eject procedures, see “Chapter 3, Library

Operation.”

1. Initiate the eject operation at the host. See the appropriate tape management

software documentation for the procedures and commands.

2. The HandBot places the cartridges into CAP cells accessible to the host.

3. Select Tools > Diagnostics.

4. Expand the CAP Folder, and click the CAP you want to use.

Note – In a partitioned library, only one CAP is listed in the Diagnostics CAP Folder.

The Import/Export screen appears.

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5. Click the Assign CAP Button tab.

The Assign CAP Button screen appears.

6. In the Common CAP and Split CAP tables, click the partitions from which you are

ejecting cartridges. See “Diagnostics > CAP—Assign CAP Button” on page 245 for

details on these screen fields.

7. Click Apply.

The CAP Confirm popup appears.

8. Click OK.

9. Depending on how your library’s CAPs are configured, this operation may expose

CAP cells that are not accessible to the requesting host’s partition. For example,

because a split CAP can contain common cells or cells allocated to multiple

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partitions, opening the CAP door may expose cells not allocated to the selected

partition. If any of the inaccessible cells contain cartridges, the CAP door will not

open and a warning popup appears.

Click OK to return to the Assign CAP Button screen. Before you can continue with this

procedure, you must remove the inaccessible cartridges from the CAP.

10.On the library control panel, push the CAP Open button.

11.The library opens the doors of all CAPs with cells accessible to the selected partition.

Doors to CAPs that contain only inaccessible cells do not open.

The library also sends CAP status messages to all hosts with access to the exposed cells.

Following are examples:

■If the library opens common CAPs only, messages are sent to all hosts with access to

common CAP cells.

■If the library opens a split CAP containing both allocated and common cells,

messages are sent to all hosts in the assigned partitions, as well as all hosts with

access to common CAP cells.

12.Remove the cartridges from the CAP cells.

13.Close the CAP. It locks automatically.

14.Once the selected partitions are finished with the CAP, it is recommended that you

restore the Assign CAP Button screen to the following settings. This will help to

prevent cartridges from being entered inadvertently into the wrong partition in the

next CAP operation.

■In the Common CAP table, click None.

■In the Split CAP table, clear all the checkboxes.

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Partition Screen Reference

This section includes detailed descriptions of all SL Console partition screens, arranged

by screen navigation path. For example,

Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Connection indicates the screen accessed by

clicking Tools and then Partitions from the Menu Bar, and then clicking the Summary

(Step 2) tab, and then the Add Connection button.

Note – The Partitions screens can be accessed only from the standalone SL Console or

the Web-launched SL Console. They are not available on the local operator panel.

Partition Screens are organized into the following categories:

■“Partition Summary Screens” on page 194

■“Partition Design and Commit Screens” on page 211

■“Partition Report Screens” on page 226

■“Partition CAP Operation Screens” on page 244

Note – The partition Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3b) screens, and all

associated popups, give you a dynamic workspace to design your library partitions. All

partition configuration information is automatically saved to the partition workspace in

SL Console memory and retained for the duration of your SL Console session. This

allows you to switch among partition views and leave and return to the partition

screens any number of times without losing your configuration changes.

Caution – Information in the SL Console partition workspace is saved to the library

controller database only through the Commit (Step 4) screen. If your SL Console

session ends or you refresh the workspace data before you have committed your

updates through the Commit (Step 4) screen, you will lose any partition changes you

have made through the Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3b) screens and all

associated popups.

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Partition Summary Screens

Partitions—Instructions (Step 1)

Partitions—Summary (Step 2)

Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Connection

Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Delete Connection

Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Modify Connection

Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Partition

Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Delete Partition

Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Modify Partition

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Partitions—Instructions (Step 1)

Sample Screen

Description

Displays instructions for using the partition screens.

Note – This screen appears automatically the first time you select Tools > Partitions

during an SL Console login session.

Screen Fields

None

Buttons

? (Help)

Click to display online help for the screen.

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See Also

■Partitions—Summary (Step 2)

■Partitions—Design (Step 3)

■Partitions—Commit (Step 4)

■Partitions—Reports

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Partitions—Summary (Step 2)

Sample Screen

Description

Displays summary information for the library and, optionally, a selected partition.

Also includes buttons that allow you to initiate any of the following activities:

■Add a new partition

■Delete a partition from the library

■Modify partition summary information

■Add a new host-partition connection

■Delete a host-partition connection

■Modify the configuration of a host-partition connection

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Screen Fields

Partition Summary

Partition Number

Display only.

ID assigned to the partition. IDs can range from 1–8.

Allocated Storage Cells

Display only.

Total number of storage cells allocated to this partition.

Allocated Drive Bays

Display only.

Total number of tape drives allocated to this partition.

Allocated CAP Cells

Display only.

Total number of individual CAP cells allocated to this partition.

Host-Partition Connection Summary

Note – The following fields display host-partition connection information for the

partition currently selected in the Partition Summary table.

Name

Display only.

Name assigned to the selected partition.

Library controller bar code presentation

Display only.

Tape cartridge bar code format assigned to the selected partition.

Initiator (WWPN)

Display only.

World Wide Port Name of the host bus adapter (HBA).

Target Port

Display only.

Port number of the SL500 library controller. This entry is always “0”.

LUN

Display only.

Logical unit number of the library partition on the host. This entry must be unique

on the host.

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TOTAL LIBRARY RESOURCES

Storage Cells in Library

Display only.

Total physical capacity of the library.

Drive Bays in Library

Display only.

Total number of tape drives in the library.

Total CAP cells

Display only.

Total number of CAP cells in the library.

TOTAL RESOURCES ALLOCATED

Storage Cells in Library

Display only.

Total number of storage cells allocated to all library partitions

Drive Bays in Library

Display only.

Total number of tape drives allocated to all library partitions.

Total CAP cells

Display only.

Total number of CAP cells allocated to all library partitions.

TOTAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE

Storage Cells in Library

Display only.

Total number of storage cells in the library that are not allocated to any partition.

Drive Bays in Library

Display only.

Total number of tape drives in the library that are not allocated to any partition.

Total CAP cells

Display only.

Total number of CAP cells in the library that are not allocated to any partition.

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Buttons

Refresh

Click to refresh the SL Console partition workspace with current data from the

library controller database. All uncommitted partition changes you have made

during this SL Console login session will be discarded. The Partition Refresh popup

appears, prompting you to confirm the refresh.

? (Help)

Click to display online help for the screen.

Add Partition

Click to add a new partition. The Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Partition

popup appears.

Delete Partition

Click to delete the currently selected partition. The Partitions—Summary

(Step 2)—Delete Partition popup appears.

Modify Partition

Click to modify summary information for the currently selected partition. The

Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Modify Partition popup appears.

Add Connection

Click to add a new host connection to the currently selected partition. The

Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Connection popup appears.

Delete Connection

Click to delete the currently selected host-partition connection. The

Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Delete Connection popup appears.

Modify Connection

Click to modify the configuration of the currently selected host-partition connection.

The Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Modify Connection popup appears.

See Also

■Partitions—Summary (Step 2)

■Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Partition

■Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Delete Partition

■Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Modify Partition

■Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Connection

■Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Delete Connection

■Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Modify Connection

■Partitions—Design (Step 3)

■Partitions—Commit (Step 4)

■Partitions—Reports

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Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Connection

Sample Screen

Description

Allows you to configure the connection between a host and the selected partition. Each

partition can have up to nine host-partition connections, each one having a unique

LUN.

This screen is a popup that appears when you click Add Connection on the

Partitions—Summary (Step 2) screen.

Caution – Information in the SL Console partition workspace is saved to the library

controller database only through the Commit (Step 4) screen. If your SL Console

session ends or you refresh the workspace data before you have committed your

updates through the Commit (Step 4) screen, you will lose any partition changes you

have made through the Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3) screens and all

associated popups.

Screen Fields

Connections n

Display only.

Partition ID of the selected partition.

Initiator (WWPN)

Required.

World Wide Port Name of the host bus adapter (HBA).

Sixteen hexadecimal digits. You can enter upper- or lower-case hex digits, but the

display is always shown in all upper-case.

Target Port

Display only.

Port number of the SL500 library controller. This entry is always “0”.

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LUN

Required.

Logical unit number of the library partition on the host. This entry must be unique

on the host. You can create up to nine unique LUNs per partition.

Note – Each initiator connected to the library must have one library partition assigned

to LUN 0. When you verify or commit partition configuration changes, the SL Console

will notify you if an initiator does not meet this requirement.

Buttons

Click to update the SL Console partition workspace with the current screen settings

and return to the previous screen.

Note – Clicking this button does not update the library controller database.

Cancel

Click to discard the current screen settings and return to the previous screen.

See Also

■Partitions—Summary (Step 2)

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Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Delete Connection

Sample Screen

Description

Allows you to delete the selected host-partition connection.

This screen is a popup that appears when you click Delete Connection on the

Partitions—Summary (Step 2) screen.

Caution – Information in the SL Console partition workspace is saved to the library

controller database only through the Commit (Step 4) screen. If your SL Console

session ends or you refresh the workspace data before you have committed your

updates through the Commit (Step 4) screen, you will lose any partition changes you

have made through the Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3) screens and all

associated popups.

Screen Fields

None

Buttons

Click to update the SL Console partition workspace with the current screen settings

and return to the previous screen.

Note – Clicking this button does not update the library controller database.

Cancel

Click to discard the current screen settings and return to the previous screen.

See Also

■Partitions—Summary (Step 2)

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Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Modify Connection

Sample Screen

Description

Allows you to modify the configuration of the selected host-partition connection.

This screen is a popup that appears when you click Modify Connection on the

Partitions—Summary (Step 2) screen.

Caution – Information in the SL Console partition workspace is saved to the library

controller database only through the Commit (Step 4) screen. If your SL Console

session ends or you refresh the workspace data before you have committed your

updates through the Commit (Step 4) screen, you will lose any partition changes you

have made through the Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3) screens and all

associated popups.

Screen Fields

Connections n

Display only.

Partition ID of the selected partition.

Initiator (WWPN)

World Wide Port Name of the host bus adapter (HBA).

Sixteen hexadecimal digits. You can enter upper- or lower-case hex digits, but the

display is always shown in all upper-case.

The screen displays the value assigned previously. You can leave it as is or make

changes.

Target Port

Display only.

Port number of the SL500 library controller. This entry is always “0”.

LUN

Required.

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Logical unit number of the library partition on the host. This entry must be unique

on the host.

Note – Each initiator connected to the library must have one library partition assigned

to LUN 0. When you verify or commit partition configuration changes, the SL Console

will notify you if an initiator does not meet this requirement.

Buttons

Click to update the SL Console partition workspace with the current screen settings

and return to the previous screen.

Note – Clicking this button does not update the library controller database.

Cancel

Click to discard the current screen settings and return to the previous screen.

See Also

■Partitions—Summary (Step 2)

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Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Add Partition

Sample Screen

Description

Allows you to add a new partition. You can create up to eight partitions, with IDs

ranging from 1–8.

This screen is a popup that appears when you click Add Partition on the

Partitions—Summary (Step 2) screen.

Caution – Information in the SL Console partition workspace is saved to the library

controller database only through the Commit (Step 4) screen. If your SL Console

session ends or you refresh the workspace data before you have committed your

updates through the Commit (Step 4) screen, you will lose any partition changes you

have made through the Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3) screens and all

associated popups.

Screen Fields

Select a Partition ID

Required.

Partition ID you want to add. Options are 1–8.

The drop-down menu displays all available IDs; the default is the next available ID

in numerical order.

Name

Optional.

Name you want to assign to the partition.

0–60 ASCII characters.

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Barcode Presentation

Required.

Tape cartridge bar code format to be used for the partition.

The drop-down menu displays all available formats previously defined by your Sun

support representative; the default is “Left 6 label characters”.

Buttons

Click to update the SL Console partition workspace with the current screen settings

and return to the previous screen.

Note – Clicking this button does not update the library controller database.

Cancel

Click to discard the current screen settings and return to the previous screen.

See Also

■Partitions—Summary (Step 2)

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Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Delete Partition

Sample Screen

Description

Allows you to confirm that you want to delete the specified partition. All information

for the partition—including host-partition connections, partition boundaries, and

partition ID—are deleted from the SL Console partition workspace.

This screen is a popup that appears when you click Delete Partition on the

Partitions—Summary (Step 2).

Caution – Information in the SL Console partition workspace is saved to the library

controller database only through the Commit (Step 4) screen. If your SL Console

session ends or you refresh the workspace data before you have committed your

updates through the Commit (Step 4) screen, you will lose any partition changes you

have made through the Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3) screens and all

associated popups.

Screen Fields

None

Buttons

Click to update the SL Console partition workspace with the current screen settings

and return to the previous screen.

Note – Clicking this button does not update the library controller database.

Cancel

Click to discard the current screen settings and return to the previous screen.

See Also

■Partitions—Summary (Step 2)

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Partitions—Summary (Step 2)—Modify Partition

Sample Screen

Description

Allows you to modify the name or barcode format of the selected partition.

This screen is a popup that appears when you click Modify Partition on the

Partitions—Summary (Step 2) screen.

Caution – Information in the SL Console partition workspace is saved to the library

controller database only through the Commit (Step 4) screen. If your SL Console

session ends or you refresh the workspace data before you have committed your

updates through the Commit (Step 4) screen, you will lose any partition changes you

have made through the Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3) screens and all

associated popups.

Screen Fields

Modify Partition n

Display only.

ID of the partition you want to modify.

Name

Name you want to assign to the partition.

0–60 ASCII characters.

The screen displays the value assigned previously. You can leave it as is or make

changes.

Barcode Presentation

Tape cartridge bar code format to be used for the partition.

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The drop-down menu displays all available formats previously defined by your Sun

support representative; the default is “Left 6 label characters”.

The screen displays the value assigned previously. You can leave it as is or make

changes.

Buttons

Click to update the SL Console partition workspace with the current screen settings

and return to the previous screen.

Note – Clicking this button does not update the library controller database.

Cancel

Click to discard the current screen settings and return to the previous screen.

See Also

■Partitions—Summary (Step 2)

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Partition Design and Commit Screens

Partitions—Design (Step 3)

Partitions—Design (Step 3)—Verify Results

Partitions—Commit (Step 4)

Partitions—Commit (Step 4)—Confirm Apply

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Partitions—Design (Step 3)

Sample Screen

Description

Allows you to define partition boundaries by selecting the resources (storage cells, tape

drives, or CAP cells) you want to include in the partition. You can use any of the

following methods to add or remove resources from a partition (see “Library Map” on

page 215 for detailed instructions):

■Select individual cells or groups of cells

■Select a side within a library module

■Select an entire library module

Caution – Changing partition boundaries can result in orphaned cartridges and data

that could be lost. See “Orphaned Cartridges in Partitioned Libraries” on page 152 for

details.

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Note – The partition Summary (Step 2) and Design (Step 3) screens, and all associated