Spectra Logic Network Card Spectra 12000 User Manual
Spectra 12000™ Library User Guide  
This Guide  
This guide describes the installation and operation of the Spectra 12000  
automated tape library, including troubleshooting information.  
Related Publications  
These publications are also available from Spectra Logic:  
Š Release Notes: Spectra 12000, Spectra 64000 (90910852): provides  
last-minute information about the library.  
Š Developer Guide: Spectra 12000, Spectra 64000 (90910850): provides  
SCSI reference material and other reference information useful to  
application developers.  
Copyright © 2001 Spectra Logic Corporation. All Rights Reserved.  
P.N. 90910889 Revision C  
December 2001  
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Notices  
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Grant of License. The SOFTWARE is licensed on a non-exclusive basis, not sold. This EULA grants you  
the following rights to the SOFTWARE:  
You may use the SOFTWARE only on the Spectra 12000 Library.  
Not Fault Tolerant. The SOFTWARE is not fault tolerant. Spectra Logic has independently determined  
how to use the SOFTWARE in the Spectra 12000 Library, and suppliers have relied upon Spectra  
Logic to conduct sufficient testing to determine that the SOFTWARE is suitable for such use.  
No Warranties For the SOFTWARE. Except as expressly stated herein, the SOFTWARE is provided “AS IS” and with all  
faults. The entire risk as to satisfactory quality, performance, accuracy, and effort (including lack of negligence) is with  
you. Also, there is no warranty against interference with your enjoyment of the SOFTWARE or against infringement. If  
you have received any warranties regarding the SOFTWARE, those warranties do not originate from,  
and are not binding on SOFTWARE suppliers.  
Note on Java Support. The SOFTWARE may contain support for programs written in Java. Java  
technology is not fault tolerant and is not designed, manufactured, or intended for use of resale as  
online control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the  
operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communications systems, air traffic control,  
direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure of Java technology could lead  
directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage.  
No Liability for Certain Damages. Except as prohibited by law, SOFTWARE suppliers shall have no liability for any  
indirect, special, consequential or incidental damages arising from or in connection with the use or performance of the  
SOFTWARE. This limitation shall apply even if any remedy fails of its essential purpose. In no event shall SOFTWARE  
suppliers, individually, be liable for any amount in excess of U.S. two hundred fifty dollars (U.S. $250.00).  
Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly. You may not reverse engineer,  
decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except and only to the extent that such activity is  
expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.  
Software transfer allowed with restrictions. You may permanently transfer rights under this EULA only as  
part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Spectra 12000 Library, and only if the recipient agrees to  
this EULA. If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade, any transfer must also include all prior versions of the  
SOFTWARE.  
Export restrictions. Export of the SOFTWARE from the United States is regulated by the Export  
Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 CFR 730-744) of the U.S. Commerce Department, Bureau of  
Export Administration. You agree to comply with the EAR in the export or re-export of the  
SOFTWARE: (i) to any country to which the U.S. has embargoed or restricted the export of goods or  
services, which as May 1999 include, but are not necessarily limited to Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North  
Korea, Sudan, Syria, and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (including Serbia, but not Montenegro),  
or to any national or any such country, wherever located, who intends to transit or transport the  
SOFTWARE back to such country; (ii) to any person or entity who you know or have reason to know  
will utilize the SOFTWARE or portion thereof in the design, development or production of nuclear,  
chemical, or biological weapons; or (iii) to any person or entity who has been prohibited from  
participating in U.S. export transactions by any federal agency of the U.S. government. You warrant  
and represent that neither the BXA nor any other U.S. federal agency has suspended, revoked or  
denied your export privileges.  
For additional information see http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/.  
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Spectra 12000 User Guide  
Warranty  
The Spectra 12000 library is warranted for one year from date of shipment from the factory. This  
warranty includes a Next Business Day (On-Site) service contract for sites located in North America  
and the European Union, and is explained as follows:  
Access to a Spectra Logic support representative any business day (not including evenings,  
weekends or holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time  
Service visit from a field service representative-upon verification that the unit purchased has  
malfunctioned, Spectra Logic must be notified by 4:00 p.m. (local time) for a field service  
representative to be dispatched that day for arrival the following business day.  
Firmware Support Process  
The support model for Spectra Logic firmware will be based on the father-grandfather scheme. It  
will be implemented as follows:  
Current Shipping ReleaseAny issues found in the current release of firmware will be resolved either with a  
new patch or a new release, depending on the types of changes needed. The current release will be  
completely supported.  
One Release Prior to the Current Release Support will strongly recommend that customers using the previous  
release of firmware upgrade to the current release. If the customer is unwilling or unable to do this,  
Spectra Logic will provide patches to the previous release.  
Two Releases Prior to the Current Release Customers will be asked to upgrade to the current release. There must  
be a compelling reason to avoid upgrading. Patches to firmware that is two releases prior to the  
current release will be rare.  
Warnings and Cautions  
Tapes  
Caution: Use only the data cartridges approved for use with  
the drives in the Spectra 12000 library. Improper data  
cartridges can cause damage to the drives, library and  
cartridges.  
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Notices  
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AC Power  
Warning: Risk of electrical shock. Do not remove the library  
cover. To remove AC power from the library, unplug the  
power cord from the power inlet. There are no user  
serviceable parts within the library.  
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Contents  
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Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Firmware Support Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Chapter 1. Introduction  
15  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
About the Gator Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Option Enablement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
A Tour of the Spectra 12000 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
The Library Controller Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
A Tour of the Library Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
IP Address and User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Exception Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Toolbars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
General Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Configuration Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Maintenance Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Security Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
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Chapter 2. Installing the Spectra 12000 Library  
29  
Preparing a Controlled Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Media and Hardware Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Air Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Unpacking the Spectra 12000 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Connecting the SCSI Cables and Terminators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Connecting the Fibre Channel Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Connecting the Ethernet Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Turning the Library On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Chapter 3. Using Security  
37  
Setting Up Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
To Set Up a User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
To Delete a User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Chapter 4. Partitioning the Spectra 12000 Library  
41  
Displaying the Configuration Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Partitioning the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Chapter 5. Configuring the Spectra 12000 S-QIP  
47  
Displaying the Configuration Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Configuring S-QIPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
S-QIP Configure Controller Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
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Chapter 6. Configuring the Spectra 12000 Library F-QIP  
55  
Displaying the Configuration Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Configuring F-QIPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
F-QIP Configure Controller Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
About Serverless Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Configuring the F-QIP for Serverless Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Enabling Serverless Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Serverless Backup F-QIP Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Chapter 7. Configuring the Spectra 12000 E-QIP  
65  
About TAOS™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
TAOS ITP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
NDMP Enabled by TAOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
Sharing Tape Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
TAOS User Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
Connecting to the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Setting Up the E-QIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Password Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Ethernet Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Setting Up TAOS ITP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
TAOS ITP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
TAOS ITP Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Setting Up NDMP Enabled by TAOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100  
Enabling TAOS NDMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100  
Configuring NDMP Enabled by TAOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101  
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Chapter 8. Configuring the Drives  
107  
Configuring SCSI IDs, Emulation and Dip Switch Settings . . . . . . . . 108  
Chapter 9. Using the Spectra 12000 Library  
113  
Checking Library Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114  
Checking Robotics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115  
To Enable Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115  
To Set IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116  
Checking Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116  
Inserting and Ejecting Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116  
Insert New Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117  
Eject Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118  
Checking Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121  
Checking Drive Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121  
The Maintenance Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122  
Checking Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123  
Updating Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123  
Accessing Firmware from a Remote Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125  
Accessing Firmware from an Alternate Location . . . . . . . . . . 125  
Reset Picker Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127  
Viewing the F-QIP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129  
Checking Resources in Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130  
Deleting a Partition Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132  
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Chapter 10. Using the Drive  
133  
Bar Code Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134  
Using AIT Data Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135  
Write-Protecting and Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136  
Storing Cartridges Outside the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137  
Caring for Data Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137  
Cleaning the AIT Drive Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138  
Chapter 11. Maintaining the Spectra 12000 Library  
141  
Changing the Spectra 12000 Library Air Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142  
Adding Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144  
Adding QIPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149  
Troubleshooting the Spectra 12000 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151  
Troubleshooting Library Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151  
Troubleshooting SCSI Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151  
Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Device Problems . . . . . . . . . 152  
Purchasing Additional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153  
Purchasing Custom Bar Code Label Sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154  
Purchasing CoD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154  
To enable CoD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155  
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Appendix A. Fibre Channel Cable Requirements  
157  
Fibre Channel Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157  
Appendix B. SCSI Cable and Terminator  
Requirements  
159  
SCSI Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159  
SCSI Terminator Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160  
Appendix C. Specifications  
161  
Sony AIT Tape Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161  
Sony AIT-2 Tape Drive Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162  
Sony AIT-3 Tape Drive Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163  
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164  
Spectra 12000 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164  
Operating Environment Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165  
Acoustic Noise Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165  
Shock and Vibration Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166  
Appendix D. Regulatory and Safety Standards  
167  
Safety Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167  
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167  
EU Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168  
Japan VCCI Class A Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169  
Taiwan BSMI Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169  
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Appendix E. Using the TAOS ITP Control Panel to View Settings  
171  
Opening the TAOS ITP Configuration Control Panel . . . . . . 171  
Device Discovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172  
Installed Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172  
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172  
Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172  
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172  
Appendix F. Using the Serial Port Interface  
173  
Password Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175  
Fibre Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176  
Ethernet Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177  
TAOS ITP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178  
TAOS NDMP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179  
Enable Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179  
Save Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180  
Discard Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180  
Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180  
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180  
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180  
Glossary of Terms  
Index  
181  
187  
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1 Introduction  
This guide is written for Spectra 12000 library users and reviews the  
library’s installation and use. This chapter covers:  
Š Introduction  
Š About the Gator Architecture  
Š Option Enablement  
Š A Tour of the Spectra 12000 Library  
Š A Tour of the Library Controller  
Š Getting Started  
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Introduction  
The Spectra 12000 library provides a combination of high reliability,  
speed, large capacity, ease of use, and built-in redundancy to minimize  
or eliminate downtime. The Spectra 12000 library’s features include:  
Š Hot swappable tape drives—you can easily switch drives without  
tools and without interrupting other backups.  
Š Multiple logical libraries partitioned within a single physical library  
Š Color touchscreen interface (Library Controller).  
Š A single Spectra 12000 library can communicate via Fibre Channel,  
SCSI, Ethernet or any combination of the three.  
Š Scalable to eight drives and 120 cartridges.  
Š Support for AIT drives.  
Š High reliability-system redundancy allows the library to continue  
operating while it is being serviced.  
Š Import and export tapes either individually or in removable cartridge  
packs of 15.  
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About the Gator Architecture  
Both the Spectra 12000 and Spectra 64000 libraries utilize the Gator™  
architecture for robotic tape libraries developed by Spectra Logic. Gator  
architecture in the Spectra 12000 library can be configured with 60 to  
120 cartridges and from two to eight tape drives. Gator architecture in  
the Spectra 64000 library can be configured with up to 640 cartridges  
and 32 tape drives in a single rack. Gator architecture is based on hot  
swappable Quad Interface Processor (QIP) boards (S-QIP for HVD SCSI,  
L-QIP for LVD SCSI, F-QIP for Fibre Channel and E-QIP for Ethernet).  
The heart of Gator architecture is a counter-balanced rack-and-pinion  
picker mechanism that can perform more than 600 tape handling  
operations per hour. Gator architecture includes Shared Library  
Services™ that allows users to allocate the library’s resources across  
various platforms, software applications and tape drives. Gator  
architecture offers a color touchscreen user interface that provides access  
to status information, configuration parameters, and diagnostics.  
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Option Enablement  
Spectra Logic has added a new feature to the Spectra 12000 library called  
Option Enablement. Option Enablement allows the user to add several  
functions to their library:  
CoD™ is a capacity on demand system that allows you to add library  
storage capacity in increments as small as 15 slots, virtually  
instantaneously. Slots are key activated and can be purchased in advance  
or as needed. CoD allows you to efficiently manage your data growth,  
while eliminating the need for long-range forecasting and expensive  
retrofits.  
NDMP Enabled by TAOS in your library provides a simple and effective  
storage networking solution for the network attached storage (NAS) filer  
environment. In this solution, the NDMP (Network Data Management  
Protocol) feature enables shared backup and restore between multiple  
filers via your library, which can also be attached directly to the network.  
The need for dedicated hardware and shared storage software is  
eliminated, reducing risk and complexity, and lowering the total cost of  
ownership.  
Serverless Backup Enabled by TAOS in your library shifts management of the  
backup and restore process from the server to the library. With this  
feature enabled, the library is able to communicate directly with other  
storage devices and can backup data from a disk device directly to tape.  
The server is no longer needed to manage the data input/output (I/O),  
therefore freeing up the central processing unit for other tasks.  
Additionally, now that there is one less device/step in the process,  
backup and restore performance is improved.  
Remote Library Controller (RLC) allows for convenient, remote (off-site)  
access to your library. The Remote Library Controller can manage all  
library actions, including moving tapes, creating partitions, managing  
library inventory, monitoring drive and library status and performing  
configurations. In addition, feature modules, such as CoD and TAOS-  
enabled NDMP and Serverless Backup can be activated with the Remote  
Library Controller.  
To add any of these functions to your library contact Spectra Logic  
Technical Support at (800) 227-4637. You will need to know the serial  
number of your device (as displayed in the Serial # field after tapping the  
Robotics bar) when you call. Or, go to the Spectra Logic Web site:  
http://www.spectralogic.com, for ordering information.  
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A Tour of the Spectra 12000 Library  
Library  
Controller  
Entry/Exit  
Port  
Figure 1-1 Spectra 12000 library, front view.  
The illustration of the front of the Spectra 12000 library (Figure 1-1)  
shows the Entry/Exit (E/E) ports, through which you can insert and  
remove cartridges individually or using cartridge packs. Each pack holds  
up to 15 cartridges at a time. The Library Controller (also called the  
Gator Control Panel) simplifies the library’s use and maintenance.  
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The Library Controller Stylus  
Figure 1-2 The Library Controller stylus.  
Stylus Use the stylus to navigate the Library Controller. Touch the screen  
with the stylus to make a selection. The stylus is designed for safe use  
with the Library Controller touchscreen.  
Store the stylus in the slot located on the top right-hand corner of the  
Library Controller.  
Caution: Do not use metal objects to navigate the Library  
Controller. Metal objects may damage the screen.  
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A Tour of the Library Controller  
Toolbars  
IP Address  
and User  
Exception  
Bar  
Figure 1-3 General Status screen.  
IP Address and User  
The IP Address and User at the bottom of the Library Controller displays  
the library’s IP address and the current user of the library.  
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Exception Bar  
The Exception Bar contains the Exception, Home, Inventory and Trace  
Log icons.  
Inventory  
Figure 1-4 Library Controller Exception Bar.  
Trace Log  
Home  
Exception  
Exception The Exception icon, a exclamation point, will appear with a  
yellow background only if the library experiences a problem. Tap the  
icon to bring up a window where you can view the problem.  
Home Tap to return to the General Status screen.  
Inventory Tap to go to the Inventory screen.  
Toolbars  
The Library Controller has multiple toolbars; the General toolbar displays  
by default. To see the list of other toolbars, and to select one, tap  
Toolbars, then select from the pull-down menu.  
Figure1-5 Toolbars  
pull-down menu.  
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General Toolbar  
The General toolbar displays commonly used options,  
including:  
Inventory Shows transport locations: Use this to move tapes  
between slots and drives. Select the Inventory icon to  
access logical libraries and slot inventory information.  
Status Shows information about robotics, drives and media  
elements.  
Drive Config Shows drive configuration information, and lets  
you configure drives. Drive information includes the  
emulation of the drive, the firmware level, and the SCSI  
ID assigned to each drive. Use this screen to remove  
drives or replace them in case of drive problems.  
Help This button displays online help for the Library  
Controller.  
Figure 1-6  
General  
toolbar.  
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Configuration Toolbar  
Use the Configuration toolbar to configure the library:  
Partition Shows partition status. This lets you set up and  
alter library partitions, assign drives to each partition,  
assign the number of slots, and name the partition.  
Drive Config Shows drive configuration information, and lets  
you configure drives. Drive information includes the  
emulation of the drive, the firmware level, and the SCSI  
ID assigned to each drive. Use this to remove drives or  
replace them in case of drive problems.  
Controller This shows QIP information and lets you  
configure controllers.  
Help This button displays online help for the Library  
Controller.  
Figure 1-7  
Configuration  
toolbar.  
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Maintenance Toolbar  
Use the Maintenance toolbar to handle various library upkeep tasks,  
including:  
Diagnostics Field service engineers use diagnostics to identify possible  
system problems and run tests.  
Update Firmware Displays Firmware Update screen where you  
can update the front panel, front panel operating system,  
library robotics and controller firmware.  
Traces The traces button is used to help diagnose library  
problems by tracking the library’s activities.  
Help This button displays online help for the Library  
Controller.  
Figure 1-8  
Maintenance  
toolbar.  
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Security Toolbar  
Use the Security toolbar to handle various library upkeep tasks,  
including:  
Users Use the Users button to access the security screen. This allows the  
user to set up different users with different levels of access and delete  
users.  
Switch Users This button allows a new user to log on in place  
of the previous user.  
Help This button displays online help for the Library  
Controller.  
Figure 1-9  
Security  
toolbar.  
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Getting Started  
If your Spectra 12000 library is already installed and configured, review  
Using the Spectra 12000 Library on page 113.  
To install and configure the Spectra 12000 library, read the chapters in  
this book in sequence, referring to the Release Notes: Spectra 12000,  
Spectra 64000, as directed.  
On the back of the Spectra 12000 library, you’ll find the On/Off switch,  
power cable socket, and the ports for SCSI, Fibre Channel, or Ethernet  
cables. The Spectra 12000 library holds up to two QIPs (Quad Interface  
Processors). Each QIP can support up to four drives.  
Note: Spectra 12000 library QIPs and Drives are numbered  
from the bottom up. QIP #3, for example, would be the  
third QIP from the bottom.  
Host/  
LCM  
Network  
Cabling  
(QIPs, SCSI  
Power Supply  
displayed)  
AC Power  
Cable Socket  
On/Off  
Switch  
Figure 1-10 Spectra 12000 library, rear view.  
QIPs Quad Interface Processors connect the library to a host using either  
Fibre Channel (F-QIPs), High Voltage Differential SCSI (S-QIPs), Low  
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Voltage Differential SCSI (L-QIPs), Ethernet (E-QIPs), or any combination  
of the above.  
To check the status of the F-QIPs on the back of the QIP. In the upper  
right-hand corner of the F-QIP you can see two lights, labelled Fibre and  
QIP, corresponding to the Fibre processor and QIP processor. Both lights  
should be lit up green, indicating the processor’s status as good.  
Library Control Module The Library Control Module (LCM) is a multipurpose  
controller module with six primary functions. The six functions are to:  
Š Control the Entry/Exit Port.  
Š Issue diagnostics commands via the diagnostics menu.  
Š Control the front door locking solenoids.  
Š Run the Library Controller interface program and provide outputs to  
the main display/touch screen.  
Š Issue move commands.  
Š Interface with QIPs for the programming of logical libraries, drive  
configurations and controller configurations.  
The LCM connects to the QIPs and robotics via the Controller Area  
Network (CAN) bus. CAN is a super-robust, low-noise bus technology.  
Spectra Logic’s CAN bus eliminates a QIP as a single point of failure. If a  
single QIP fails, other QIPs can be configured to take over.  
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2 Installing the Spectra 12000 Library  
This chapter reviews:  
Š Preparing a Controlled Environment  
Š Unpacking the Spectra 12000 Library  
Š Connecting the SCSI Cables and Terminators  
Š Connecting the Fibre Channel Cables  
Š Connecting the Ethernet Cables  
Š Turning the Library On and Off  
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Preparing a Controlled Environment  
Media and Hardware Environment  
When planning the Spectra 12000 library installation, note that the  
library, drives and media must be maintained in a controlled  
environment. Environmental extremes cause erratic operation and  
possible failures.  
The Spectra 12000 library is typically mounted in a rack. Make sure the  
temperature in the rack does not exceed the maximum ambient  
operating temperature of the library and that the library is well ventilated  
with adequate air flow at all times.  
Library operating specifications are:  
Š Temperature: +35°F to +86°F (+2°C to +30°C)  
Š Relative humidity: 20 percent to 80 percent (non-condensing)  
Š Maximum wet bulb temperature: +77°F (+25°C)  
Caution: Before using any new media, expose media to the  
local operating environment for 24 hours. This lets the  
media adjust to the local temperature and humidity.  
See Specifications on page 161 for additional information on the drives  
and media.  
Air Quality  
Large quantities of airborne particles can cause erratic operation of the  
drives and library. The Spectra 12000 library comes with three intake air  
filters on the inside of the front door to reduce the airborne particulates  
in the library.  
The table below shows the maximum amount of particulate  
contamination per cubic foot and cubic meter of air that the library’s  
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filter can handle. If you exceed these limits, filter the air in the room in  
which the library is housed.  
Particle Size Number of Particles  
Number of Particles  
(microns)  
≥ Particle Size per Cubic Meter  
≥ Particle Size per Cubic Foot  
7
6
0.1  
8.8 x 10  
2.5 x 10  
7
6
0.5  
3.5 x 10  
1.0 x 10  
5
3
5.0  
2.5 x 10  
7.0 x 10  
Unpacking the Spectra 12000 Library  
Use the Spectra 12000 Installation and Unpacking Guide, P.N. 90910884  
to unpack and install the library.  
Caution: The Spectra 12000 library is heavy. Use extreme  
caution when unpacking and lifting the library. You will  
need more than two people to position the library.  
The Spectra 12000 library is shipped with the following items:  
Š Spectra 12000 Installation and Unpacking Guide  
Š Release Notes: Spectra 12000, Spectra 64000.  
Š Spectra 12000 Library User Guide (this guide).  
Š 15-slot cartridge pack, with cover.  
Š AC power cord.  
Š Front panel filter element.  
Š One or two Quad Interface Processors (QIPs) already installed for  
Fibre Channel, SCSI, Ethernet, or some combination; with two SCSI  
terminators per S-QIP or L-QIP.  
Š Optionally, up to eight drive sleds ordered with this library. Drives  
are boxed separately and shipped in the crate with the Spectra 12000  
library. See Adding Drives on page 144 for more information.  
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Connecting the SCSI Cables and Terminators  
After you have placed the library carefully and prepared it for operation,  
you are ready to connect the Spectra 12000 library to the host bus.  
There are four 68-pin micro-SCSI connectors per S-QIP or L-QIP on the  
rear panel to connect the library to the system SCSI buses. The SCSI  
connectors are labeled SCSI Port 1, IN and OUT; SCSI Port 2, IN and  
OUT.  
To attach SCSI connections between the library and the host:  
1. Put in the QIP controller cards, if they are not already installed. For  
more information on installing QIPs, refer to Adding QIPs on page  
149.  
2. Cable each host adapter to a unique bus on the QIP or daisy-chain it  
to the next bus.  
3. Terminate each SCSI bus.  
Note: All SCSI buses must be terminated at the output of  
the final SCSI device on the bus (see SCSI Terminator  
Requirements on page 160).  
4. Connect the AC power cord supplied with the Spectra 12000 library  
to the AC connector on the rear of the library. Connect the other end  
to a 110V AC outlet.  
5. Put in drive sleds, if they are not already installed. For more  
information on adding drives, refer to Adding Drives on page 144.  
6. Go to Turning the Library On and Off on page 36 to power up the  
Spectra 12000 library.  
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Connecting the Fibre Channel Cables  
Figure 2-1 Spectra 12000 F-QIP in  
library.  
After you have placed the library carefully and prepared it for operation,  
you are ready to connect the Spectra 12000 library to the SAN.  
There are two Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) ports per F-QIP on the  
rear panel to connect the library to the host system. The GBIC ports are  
labeled Fibre Chnl A and Fibre Chnl B.  
The Spectra 12000 library has one of two different kinds of GBICs, either  
optical with an SC connector or copper wire with an HSSDC serial  
connector as specified when ordered. The different GBIC types and  
corresponding cables and connectors are shown below. Contact your  
Spectra Logic representative for information about converting to a  
different GBIC type.  
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Figure 2-2 Optical cable for Figure 2-3 Copper cable for  
SC GBIC connector.  
HSSDC GBIC connector.  
Figure 2-4 SC GBIC  
connector.  
Figure 2-5 HSSDC GBIC  
connector.  
To attach the Fibre Channel cables:  
1. Consult the documentation for your host operating systems and Fibre  
Channel adapter cards for information on adding new devices. In  
particular, look for details on creating and configuring device files or  
drivers, and whether your system must be restarted before using new  
devices.  
2. Put in the QIP controller cards, if they are not already installed. For  
more information on installing QIPs, refer to Adding QIPs on page  
149.  
3. Insert the GBICs into the GBIC ports on your library (and in your  
host HBAs ir switch ports, if necessary).  
4. Insert the Fibre Channel cables into the GBIC ports according to your  
configuration and network diagram. Refer to Partitioning the Spectra  
12000 Library on page 41.  
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5. Connect the AC power cord supplied with the Spectra 12000 library  
to the AC connector on the rear of the library. Connect the other end  
to a 110V AC outlet.  
6. Put in the drive sleds, if they are not already installed. See Adding  
Drives on page 144 for more information.  
7. Go to Turning the Library On and Off on page 36 to power up the  
Spectra 12000 library.  
Connecting the Ethernet Cables  
After you have placed the library carefully and prepared it for operation,  
you are ready to connect the Spectra 12000 library to the SAN.  
To attach Ethernet connection between the library and the network:  
1. Put in the QIP controller cards, if they are not already installed. For  
more information on installing QIPs, refer to Adding QIPs on page  
149.  
2. Attach appropriate fibre optic cables to the Gigabit Ethernet Ports on  
the E-QIP.  
3. Connect the AC power cord supplied with the Spectra 12000 library  
to the AC connector on the rear of the library. Connect the other end  
to a 110V AC outlet.  
4. Put in drive sleds, if they are not already installed. For more  
information on adding drives, refer to Adding Drives on page 144.  
5. Go to Turning the Library On and Off on page 36 to power up the  
Spectra 12000 library.  
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Turning the Library On and Off  
The Spectra 12000 library power switch is in the lower, left corner of the  
library’s rear panel (Figure 2-6).  
Host/  
LCM  
Network  
Cabling  
(QIPs, SCSI  
Power Supply  
displayed)  
AC Power  
Cable Socket  
On/Off  
Switch  
Figure 2-6 Spectra 12000 library, rear view.  
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3 Using Security  
Before you begin to configure your library, you should set up the security  
feature of the Spectra 12000 library.  
The Spectra 12000 library has a security feature that allows for three types of  
users:  
Š Super User—A Super User is allowed ultimate control of the library and  
controls who has access to the library.  
Š Administrator—An Administrator is allowed control of the library, but  
cannot control who has access to the library.  
Š Operator—An Operator is allowed only limited access to the library. The  
Operator can move, remove and add inventory via the Entry/Exit port,  
but is denied access to more sensitive areas of the library, such as  
configuration and diagnostics.  
Setting Up Security  
Before you set up security, determine who is going to be allowed access to  
the library, and what level of security that user will have.  
To Set Up a User  
1. On the Library Controller, tap Toolbars and then tap Security. The Security  
toolbar displays.  
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2. Tap Users, to display the Security screen (Figure 3-1).  
Figure 3-1 The Security screen.  
3. Select the type of user you want to create in the Group Permissions  
box.  
4. Tap the white text box next to User Name to display the virtual  
keyboard.  
5. Type whatever name you would like to use for the user on the virtual  
keyboard and then tap OK. The name will appear in the User Name  
box.  
6. Using the virtual keyboard, type a password for the user.  
Note: Take care when selecting a password, make a note of  
it and keep it in a safe place.  
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7. Tap the Add/Edit User arrow, the confirmation window will confirm  
that your security settings have been saved (Figure 3-2). Tap OK.  
Figure 3-2 The confirmation  
window.  
Note: If this is the first time using your library, you should  
delete the default Super User (SU) from your library  
before continuing.  
To Delete a User  
1. Tap the user name in the Supported Users box to select it.  
2. Tap Delete User.  
Note: You cannot delete the last Super User listed in the  
Supported Users box.  
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4 Partitioning the Spectra 12000 Library  
This chapter includes:  
Š Displaying the Configuration Toolbar  
Š Partitioning the Library  
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Displaying the Configuration Toolbar  
The Library Controller lets you configure the library  
through the Configuration toolbar. This toolbar provides  
buttons you can use to configure all aspects of the library:  
Š Partitioning the physical library into logical libraries.  
Š Configuring drives.  
Š Configuring QIPs.  
The Library Controller also provides online help for each of  
the configuration tasks.  
To display the Configuration toolbar:  
Š Using your finger or a stylus, tap the Toolbars button on  
the Library Controller.  
Š Select the Configuration toolbar. The following buttons  
display (Figure 4-1).  
Figure 4-1  
Configuration  
toolbar.  
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Partitioning the Library  
The Spectra 12000 library provides Shared Library Services (SLS). You  
may partition the library so that it performs and looks like more than one  
partition up to a total of four partitions. Each library can be dedicated for  
a specific host or application. You always need to set up partitioning on a  
new library, even if you are using only one partition.  
To create a partition on a new library, you will have to unassign slots  
from the default partition. You must have at least one unassigned set of  
15 slots and one unassigned drive to create a new partition. To do this  
use the following steps.  
To set up partitioning:  
1. On the Library Controller, tap Toolbars, then tap Configuration. The  
Configuration toolbar displays.  
2. Tap the Partition icon on the Configuration toolbar.  
3. The Shared Library Services screen displays a button for the entire  
library and a button for each configured partition (Figure 4-2).  
Note: On a new library you will see an All Partitions bar  
and a Library 1 bar.  
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4. You can partition the library by editing the default partition  
(Library 1), and/or creating a new partition.  
Figure 4-2 Shared Library Services screen.  
5. To create a new partition, tap New. To edit an existing partition, select  
the library and tap Edit. This displays the Edit Partition Configuration  
window (Figure 4-3).  
Figure 4-3 Edit Partition Configuration window.  
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6. Create or edit a partition using this window.  
Name... Tap the Name... button and enter the name in the keyboard dialog.  
Slots Tap the +/- buttons to add/remove slots in increments of 15. As you  
add or remove slots, the number of slots in the partition will appear  
between the +/- buttons, while the Slots Remaining field displays the  
number of unassigned slots available. When creating multiple partitions,  
make sure you have enough unassigned slots remaining for other  
partitions you may be creating.  
Drives Displays the drives in the partition listed.  
Add To add a drive, select a drive or pair of drives from the Available  
Drives Window and tap Add. The drive or drives will move to the This  
Partition box and the assigned controller bus will move to the controller  
list.  
Remove To remove a drive or pair of drives, select the drive from the list in  
the This Partition box and tap Remove. The drive(s) will move to the  
available list and the bus will be removed from the controller list.  
Note: All drives on a bus must be allocated to the same  
partition, but all drive locations do not need to be  
populated.  
A controller configured to export a library shows an  
asterisk next to it. Only one controller in each partition  
can be configured to export a library.  
Enable Queued Unloads and Defer Queued Unloads We strongly recommend you  
leave both of these checked.  
Š When Enable Queued Unloads is checked, your library responds  
immediately to the host software that an eject was successful. The  
front panel then moves the “queued” tapes to the E/E port as slots  
become available.  
If all E/E port slots are full, the tapes are marked as having been  
logically ejected, and it will be reported to the software that they  
have been ejected. They will then be physically ejected as E/E slots  
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become available. This is different when Defer Queued Unloads is  
checked.  
Š When Defer Queued Unloads is checked, the library waits until you  
have tapped the Eject Queued Tapes in the Inventory screen before  
moving the cartridges you have ejected to the E/E port. Queued  
ejects allow the library to share the E/E resource and also allow the  
host software to eject more tapes than a single E/E pack holds.  
7. Tap Save to save the changes you have made, or Cancel to exit without  
saving any changes.  
Now that the partition has been created, proceed to the appropriate  
chapter for the controller (QIPs) you have assigned to the new partition.  
Š To configure the Spectra 12000 S-QIP, go to Configuring the Spectra  
12000 S-QIP on page 47. You will then need to configure any drives  
assigned in Configuring the Drives on page 107.  
Š To configure the Spectra 12000 F-QIP, go to Configuring the Spectra  
12000 Library F-QIP on page 55. You will then need to configure  
any drives assigned in Configuring the Drives on page 107.  
Š To configure the Spectra 12000 E-QIP, go to Configuring the Spectra  
12000 E-QIP on page 65. You will then need to configure any drives  
assigned in Configuring the Drives on page 107.  
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5 Configuring the Spectra 12000 S-QIP  
This chapter includes:  
Š Displaying the Configuration Toolbar  
Š Configuring S-QIPs  
Š S-QIP Configure Controller Screen  
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Displaying the Configuration Toolbar  
The Library Controller lets you configure the library through  
the Configuration toolbar. This toolbar provides buttons you  
can use to configure all aspects of the library:  
Š Partitioning the physical library into libraries.  
Š Configuring drives.  
Š Configuring library QIPs.  
The Library Controller also provides online help for each of  
the configuration tasks.  
To display the Configuration toolbar:  
Š Using your finger or a stylus, tap the Toolbars button on  
the Library Controller.  
Š Select the Configuration toolbar (Figure 5-1).  
Figure 5-1  
Configuration  
toolbar.  
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Configuring S-QIPs  
The Library Controller allows the user to configure SCSI controllers (S-  
QIPs) in a number of ways. To configure S-QIPs:  
1. From the Configuration toolbar, select the Partitions icon. This brings  
up the Shared Library Services screen.  
Figure 5-2 The Shared Library Services screen.  
2. Select the partition with the controller you want to configure.  
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3. Tap Edit. The Edit Partition Configuration window appears  
(Figure 5-3).  
Figure 5-3 Edit Partition Configuration window.  
4. In the Drives section, select the controller you would like to  
configure by tapping the drive it is connected to. Tap Configure  
Controller. This brings up the Configure Controller window  
(Figure 5-4).  
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S-QIP Configure Controller Screen  
S-QIP Default ID Settings  
Note: Each S-QIP bus must have an ID unique to that bus.  
This allows the S-QIP to initiate commands to the drive.  
Each S-QIP uses two SCSI busses, and each bus must have a SCSI ID  
unique to that SCSI bus.  
Figure 5-4 The Configure Controller window.  
In the Configure Controller window, you can implement the following  
options.  
Name The assigned bus name displays here.  
SCSI ID Use the +/- buttons to set SCSI ID of the controller.  
Exports a Logical Library Check here to configure this S-QIP as having robotic  
control for a logical library.  
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Note: When configuring the Spectra 12000 library as one  
logical library, one bus on any QIP must have the option  
Exports a Logical Library enabled to provide the robotics  
control interface to a host. The Exports a Logical Library  
check box indicates that this bus is the one that will be  
assigned to control robotics  
When partitioning the Spectra 12000 library into more  
than one logical library, each of the partitions must have  
one QIP bus export a logical library for robotics interface.  
The bus which exports a library must also be configured  
so that the QIP SCSI ID is unique from all drives on the  
QIP bus, and any device on the host bus it is attached to.  
Emulation Select an identity you want the library to emulate here.  
Recommended only if software does not have native support.  
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You can also use the Controller Configuration screen to configure the  
QIPs. To do this, tap Controllers on the Configuration Toolbar. This opens  
the Controller Configuration screen (Figure 5-5).  
Figure 5-5 Controller Configuration screen.  
The Controller Configuration screen displays the following information:  
Š Controllers detected by the library.  
Š Bus on which the controller resides, and the controller’s SCSI ID.  
Š Buttons allowing you to scroll through more controllers.  
Š Buttons you can use to configure and replace the controllers. (To  
configure a controller, select the controller and tap Configure.)  
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6 Configuring the Spectra 12000 Library F-QIP  
This chapter includes:  
Š Displaying the Configuration Toolbar  
Š Configuring F-QIPs  
Š F-QIP Configure Controller Screen  
Š About Serverless Backup  
Š Configuring the F-QIP for Serverless Backup  
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Displaying the Configuration Toolbar  
The Library Controller lets you configure the library through  
the Configuration toolbar. This toolbar provides buttons you  
can use to configure all aspects of the library:  
Š Partitioning the physical library into logical libraries.  
Š Configuring drives.  
Š Configuring library QIPs.  
The Library Controller also provides online help for each of  
the configuration tasks.  
To display the Configuration toolbar:  
Š Using the stylus, tap the Toolbars button on the Library  
Controller.  
Š Select the Configuration toolbar (Figure 6-1).  
Configuring F-QIPs  
The Library Controller allows the user to configure Fibre  
Channel controllers (F-QIPs) in a number of ways. To  
configure F-QIPs:  
Figure 6-1  
Configuration  
toolbar.  
1. Go to the Library Controller. Select the Toolbars drop  
down menu and select the Configuration.  
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2. From Configuration toolbar, select the Partitions icon. This brings up  
the Shared Library Services screen.  
Figure 6-2 Shared Library Services screen.  
3. Select the partition that contains the controller you want to configure.  
4. Tap Edit. The Edit Partition Configuration window appears  
(Figure 6-3).  
Figure 6-3 Edit Partition Configuration window.  
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5. In the Drives window, select the controller you want to configure by  
tapping the drive it is connected to.  
6. Tap Configure Controller. This brings up the Controller Configuration  
window.  
F-QIP Configure Controller Screen  
In the F-QIP Configure Controller window (Figure 6-4), you can  
implement the following options.  
Figure 6-4 F-QIP Configure Controller window.  
Name The assigned bus name displays here.  
Loop ID/ Soft Address Soft Address enabled is the default. Otherwise, disable  
Soft Address and use the +/- buttons to configure desired Hard Address.  
Soft Address enabled is the default.  
Soft and Hard Addresses When a Fibre Channel loop initializes, it tries to  
assign requested ID numbers to devices that use hard addresses. It then  
dynamically assigns soft addresses to other devices from remaining  
available numbers. Each device must have a unique address on the loop  
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ID from 0 to 125. Conflicts arise if two devices try to use the same loop  
ID, or if more than 126 devices and hosts are connected to the loop.  
When the library’s address type is set to “soft,” the library’s loop ID is  
assigned dynamically whenever the Fibre Channel loop is initialized.  
When the library’s address type is set to “hard,” the library always  
requests the loop ID number you specify in the Configuration screen. If  
you assign a hard address to the library, make sure no other device on  
the loop uses the same hard address. If two devices on the same loop  
have hard addresses set to the same number, only one of the two devices  
will be accessible. Setting the library address type to “soft” avoids  
duplication of addresses, but the library address is subject to change any  
time the Fibre Channel loop initializes.  
A hard a ddress is recommended.  
Disable Fabric Select this box to have the F-QIP switch login as a loop ID  
instead of on fabric.  
Disable Initiator Check to disable the F-QIP as an initiator on the Loop or  
Fabric Switch. Initiator disabled is the default. Unless you are absolutely  
sure you have an environment that supports multi-initiators, you must  
disable the F-QIP as initiator. If you don’t, this could cause conflicts on  
the loop.  
Exports a Logical Library Check here to configure a bus on the F-QIP to export  
a logical library.  
Note: When configuring the Spectra 12000 library as one  
logical library, one bus on any QIP must have the option  
Exports a Logical Library enabled to provide the robotics  
control interface to a host. The Exports a Logical Library  
check box indicates that this bus is the one that will be  
assigned to control robotics  
When partitioning the Spectra 12000 library into more  
than one logical library, each of the partitions must have  
one QIP bus export a logical library for robotics interface.  
Emulation Select an identity you want the library to emulate. This is  
recommended only if software does not have native support.  
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GBIC Ports Tap GBIC Ports to configure the GBIC ports. The Configure GBIC  
Ports window appears (Figure 6-5).  
Figure 6-5 Controller GBIC Ports window.  
This determines which drives and libraries are available from each GBIC.  
Side A includes Library 1 and you can assign any or all of the four  
available drives by checking them. Side B includes Library 2 and you can  
assign any drives you have not assigned to Side A by checking them. Or,  
for redundancy and failover, you can check both sides to see all drives.  
If multiple hosts are configured to access an overlapping set of drives,  
access to those drives must be restricted/managed through the backup  
software.  
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About Serverless Backup  
Serverless Backup is sometimes referred to as Third Party Copy or  
Extended Copy (Xcopy). Serverless Backup is a backup architecture in  
which data flows directly from one storage device to another, bypassing  
the server. Serverless Backup is made possible when storage devices  
support the Xcopy commands as specified in the SCSI protocol. The  
Xcopy command set allows a device to read blocks of data from another  
compliant device. In a Serverless backup environment the Spectra Logic  
library reads data from the disk device and writes it directly to tape.  
This backup process requires a backup application that has Xcopy  
functionality. Serverless backups are normally performed in Storage  
Networking environments since data can be shared by multiple hosts or  
initiators. The backup application is responsible for determining which  
blocks on the disk get backed up to tape.  
Configuring the F-QIP for Serverless Backup  
Setup of Serverless Backup requires the following steps:  
Š Enabling Serverless Backup.  
Š Serverless Backup F-QIP Setup.  
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Enabling Serverless Backup  
1. From the General Status screen, tap Robotics. The System Setup  
screen appears.  
Figure 6-6 The System Setup screen.  
2. To enable Serverless Backup, you will need to obtain an activation  
key from Spectra Logic. Contact Spectra Logic with the serial number  
of the device, as displayed in the Serial # field, to obtain the  
activation key.  
3. Tap the blank field to the right of Submit Key.  
4. A virtual keyboard appears. Enter the key.  
5. Tap OK on the virtual keyboard.  
6. Tap Submit Key.  
Serverless Backup F-QIP Setup  
To use Serverless Backup the F-QIP must be configured as an initiator/  
target. To enable this mode you will need to uncheck the Disable  
Initiator box in the Edit F-QIP Configuration menu on the Library  
Controller.  
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1. Open the Configuration toolbar and tap Controller. The Configure  
Controller screen appears  
2. Select the F-QIP you want to enable Serverless Backup on. The  
Configure Controller window appears  
Figure 6-7 The Configure Controller window.  
3. Tap the box next to Disable Initiator to uncheck it.  
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7 Configuring the Spectra 12000 E-QIP  
This chapter includes:  
Š About TAOS™  
Š TAOS User Interfaces  
Š Connecting to the Serial Port  
Š Setting Up the E-QIP  
Š Setting Up TAOS ITP  
Š Setting Up NDMP Enabled by TAOS  
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About TAOS™  
The Spectra Logic TAOS operating system architecture is an innovative  
approach to sharing tape backup resources among hosts. The TAOS  
enabled Spectra 12000 E-QIP has an ethernet interface and the ability to  
enable one of two components: TAOS ITP or TAOS NDMP.  
TAOS ITP  
TAOS Internet Tape Protocol (ITP) is enabled on every TAOS enabled E-  
QIP shipped from the factory. TAOS ITP is used by installing ITP drivers  
on all hosts that require access to the library. Once the ITP drivers are  
installed and configured the host sees the E-QIP as a locally attached  
SCSI device. All applications that work with your existing SCSI devices  
will work seamlessly with all TAOS enabled devices.  
When an application runs, SCSI commands are issued to the ITP driver—  
a virtual SCSI HBA. These SCSI commands are converted to IP packets by  
the ITP driver, sent across the network to the E-QIP, then re-assembled  
into SCSI commands before being sent to the drives.  
NDMP Enabled by TAOS  
TAOS Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP) is an optional feature  
that can be purchased and enabled with an activation key. TAOS NDMP  
includes an NDMP agent built directly into the E-QIP, so that Network-  
Attached Storage (NAS) devices that support NDMP can talk directly to  
the library across the network.  
Typically, a backup application host will initiate a backup job and  
instruct the NAS file system and the library to get ready. They are then  
instructed to talk to each other to complete the backup. Metadata and  
management commands may involve the backup server, but the bulk of  
the data—the information being read/written to tape—passes directly  
from the NAS device to the tape drives, without detouring through the  
backup server.  
The E-QIP supports versions 2 and 3 of NDMP.  
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Sharing Tape Devices  
TAOS ITP and TAOS NDMP both allow a set of tape resources to be  
shared between multiple hosts. Care must be taken to ensure that  
multiple requests are not being sent to same tape drive at the same time.  
With TAOS NDMP, there is typically a backup application server that  
manages access to the tape drives. Even though multiple NAS devices  
can access the tape device directly these requests are routed through a  
single backup server. This server, then, is responsible for managing  
access to the drives. As long as the devices and NAS clients are  
configured properly in the software, resource contention is eliminated.  
Access to TAOS NDMP functionality is also password protected--any NAS  
host wishing to write to the Spectra 12000 library must authenticate  
themselves with the correct username and password. This is also  
generally set up in the backup software.  
With TAOS ITP, there may be many backup applications on many hosts,  
all responsible for managing their own access to the tape drives, and as  
the E-QIP looks like a locally attached resource to each configured host,  
each host has no idea that other hosts also have access. There are three  
ways to manage resource contention with TAOS ITP. First, the E-QIP will  
only be visible to hosts where the TAOS ITP driver has been installed.  
Second, the TAOS ITP configuration utilities in the E-QIP allow you to  
configure IP address ranges of hosts that can access the library. Finally,  
devices can be locked during use by going through one of the available  
configuration interfaces. When a device has been locked, no other host  
can gain access to the drive until it is unlocked.  
In any case, if multiple hosts will be accessing the library, some access  
management scheme must be implemented to prevent stored data  
written by one host from being overwritten by another.  
TAOS User Interfaces  
There are two user interfaces available to access and change TAOS  
options: a serial port interface and a TAOS ITP control panel (available  
on Windows systems only). The serial interface is the only way to set the  
Ethernet configuration of the library, however, once the Ethernet  
parameters have been set and the unit is connected to your network, the  
TAOS ITP control panel can be used to view settings.  
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This chapter will guide you through the installation process for TAOS ITP  
and TAOS NDMP, using both interfaces. Both are described in further  
detail in the appendices.  
Connecting to the Serial Port  
Connect a serial cable to the E-QIP diagnostic port, labeled DIAG 1, with a  
serial port terminal emulation application like HyperTerminal running on  
a host computer. The serial port settings are as follows:  
Figure 7-1 Serial port settings.  
Š Bits per second (BAUD): 115200  
Š Data bits: 8  
Š Parity: None  
Š Stop bits: 1  
Š Flow control: None  
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The TAOS Configuration menu displays:  
Figure 7-2 The TAOS Configuration menu.  
Setting Up the E-QIP  
Password Configuration  
As shipped, the serial port configuration menu is not password  
protected. To prevent unauthorized users from changing the E-QIP’s  
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configuration settings, you should enable a password. To launch the  
Password Configuration menu, select 1.  
Figure 7-3 The Password Configuration menu.  
[1] Set Password: Select to set or change the password. If changing the  
password, you will be prompted to enter your password, then prompted  
to enter it again. When a password is set, it will need to be entered to  
make any subsequent configuration changes to the unit.  
[2] Disable Password: Select to disable your password.  
[?] Help: Displays help for this menu.  
[Esc] Return to Main Menu: Returns you to the main menu.  
Ethernet Configuration  
By default the E-QIP is shipped with an IP address of 10.0.0.254 and a  
hostname specific to the unit’s serial number. You will need to change  
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these to values appropriate to your site before attaching the E-QIP to  
your network. To launch the Ethernet Configuration menu, select 3.  
Figure 7-4 The Ethernet Configuration menu.  
To configure the ethernet port, use the following commands:  
[1] DHCP: Either enabled or disabled. Make sure to provide a hostname  
when DHCP is enabled; it is necessary to provide system identification to  
the DHCP host. If DHCP is disabled, you must provide a static IP  
address.  
Note: DHCP is supported for use only with TAOS ITP at  
this time. If you will be using TAOS NDMP you will need  
to assign a static IP address to the library.  
[2] Hostname: The name for the IP interface. This is used by DHCP, DNS  
and other communications for name resolution. The hostname should be  
less than 12 characters to support DHCP and DNS naming conventions.  
[3] IP address: Standard IP address. This field is not available while in DHCP  
mode.  
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[4] IP subnet mask: IP network mask (standard IP parameter).  
[5] IP gateway: Gateway address (standard IP parameter).  
[?] Help: Displays help for this menu.  
[Esc] Returns you to the main menu  
Setting Up TAOS ITP  
TAOS ITP Configuration  
As shipped, the E-QIP can be accessed by any host on the network that  
can see its IP address. Setting up ITP protocol security lets you limit  
access to the unit by filtering IP address ranges. To launch the ITP  
Configuration menu, select 4.  
Figure 7-5 The ITP Configuration menu.  
[1] ITP security: Select to set ITP security so that only those hosts in  
specified IP ranges can read/write to the E-QIP.  
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[2] Add secured IP range: If you have set ITP security, use this option to add a  
secured IP range. If security is turned on, the E-QIP will only respond to  
hosts in the secured IP address range(s).  
[3] Delete secured IP range: Use this option to delete a secured IP range.  
[4] Clear all secured IP ranges: Use this to clear all IP ranges you have secured.  
[?] Help: Displays help for this menu.  
[Esc] Returns you to the main menu  
TAOS ITP Driver Installation  
Note: Operating system information is documented in the  
following chapters. This information is provided only as a  
convenience; refer to your operating system for the most  
current information. If your operating system is not  
included in this guide, use the installation instructions  
provided in their documentation.  
Š To install TAOS ITP on Windows NT, turn to Installing TAOS ITP on  
Windows NT on page 74.  
Š To install TAOS ITP on Windows 2000, turn to Installing TAOS ITP  
on Windows 2000 on page 81.  
Š To install TAOS ITP on Solaris, turn to Installing TAOS ITP on Solaris  
on page 96.  
Š To install TAOS ITP on Linux, turn to Installing TAOS ITP on Linux  
on page 98.  
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Installing TAOS ITP on Windows NT  
To install TAOS ITP on Windows NT:  
1. Insert the TAOS ITP disk into your CD-ROM drive and browse to the  
NT folder on your CD-ROM drive.  
2. Double-click on setup to start the InstallShield Wizard.  
3. The InstallShield Wizard appears. Click Next (Figure 7-6).  
Figure 7-6 The InstallShield Wizard window, click Next.  
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4. Read the License Agreement. If you accept the terms of agreement,  
check the box labeled I accept the terms in the license agreement and  
click Next. (Figure 7-7)  
Figure 7-7 The TAOS ITP License Agreement, click Next.  
Note: You must accept the terms of the License Agreement  
to continue with the installation. You will not be able to  
click Next until you have accepted the terms of the license  
agreement.  
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5. Click Next to install to C:\ Program Files\ Spectra Logic\ TAOS\ . Click  
Change to install to a different destination (Figure 7-8).  
Figure 7-8 The Destination folder window.  
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6. Click Install to install the TAOS ITP control panel and driver. Click  
Back to review or change installation settings (Figure 7-9).  
Figure 7-9 The Install the Control Panel and Driver Window, click  
Install.  
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7. The TAOS ITP Configuration window appears (Figure 7-10).  
Figure 7-10 Device Discovery on the TAOS ITP  
Configuration control panel.  
Note: Your library host name will appear instead of  
deneciah.  
As long your Windows NT system and TAOS enabled device are on the  
same subnet system, the TAOS enabled device will be listed on the  
Device Discovery window. If your TAOS enabled device is not listed,  
check your Ethernet connections and click Refresh.  
Note: Each TAOS enabled E-QIP is shipped with a default  
IP address of 10.0.0.254. If you have not previously  
changed the IP address of the unit to something unique  
for your site, you may be unable to see the unit due to an  
IP address conflict.  
Once all devices are displayed, continue to Step 8.  
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8. click on the square box next to the TAOS enabled device to check-  
mark each TAOS enabled device you want installed (Figure 7-11).  
Figure 7-11 Device Discovery on the TAOS ITP  
Configuration control panel, with the device selected.  
9. Click on the + symbol to display all the devices located within the  
TAOS enabled device and verify all devices are checked.  
10. Press Install.  
11. A dialog box displays, reading Installation Complete. Click OK.  
12. Click Close to close the TAOS ITP Configuration window.  
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13. Click Finish to complete the installation (Figure 7-12).  
Figure 7-12 Click Finish.  
14. Click Yes to reboot the system (Figure 7-13).  
Figure 7-13 Click Yes.  
Any TAOS devices you have installed are now configured and ready.  
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Installing TAOS ITP on Windows 2000  
1. Insert the TAOS ITP disk into your CD-ROM drive.  
2. Click on My Computer., and open the 2000 folder on your CD.  
3. Double-click on setup.  
4. The TAOS ITP InstallShield Wizard launches. Click Next to install  
(Figure 7-14).  
Figure 7-14 The InstallShield Wizard window, click Next.  
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5. Read the License Agreement. If you accept the terms of the  
agreement, check the box labeled I accept the terms in the license  
agreement and click Next (Figure 7-15).  
Figure 7-15 The License Agreement window.  
Note: You must accept the terms of the License Agreement  
to continue with the installation. You will not be able to  
click Next until you have accepted the terms of the license  
agreement.  
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6. Click Next to install to C:\ Program Files\ Spectra Logic\ TAOS\ . Click  
Change to install to a different destination.  
Figure 7-16 The Destination folder window.  
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7. Click Install to install the TAOS ITP control panel and driver. Click  
Back to review or change installation settings.  
Figure 7-17 The Install the TAOS ITP control panel and driver  
Window, click Install.  
8. Wait for the TAOS ITP installation to complete.  
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9. The TAOS ITP Configuration window appears (Figure 7-18).  
Figure 7-18 Device Discovery on the TAOS ITP  
Configuration control panel.  
Note: Your library host name will appear instead of  
deneciah.  
As long your Windows NT system and TAOS enabled device are on the  
same subnet system, the TAOS enabled device will be listed in the  
Device Discovery window. If your TAOS enabled device is not listed,  
check your Ethernet connections and click Refresh.  
Once all devices are displayed, continue to Step 10.  
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10. Click on the square box next to the TAOS enabled device to check-  
mark each TAOS enabled device you want installed (Figure 7-19).  
Figure 7-19 Device Discovery on the TAOS ITP  
Configuration control panel, with the device selected.  
11. Click on the + symbol to display all the devices located within the  
TAOS enabled device and verify all devices are checked.  
12. Press Install.  
13. A dialog box displays, reading Installation Complete. Click OK.  
14. Click Close to close the TAOS ITP Configuration window.  
15. The Add/Remove Hardware Wizard displays. Click Next.  
Note: An online text file displays with the Add/Remove  
Hardware Wizard, walking you through the rest of the  
hardware installation procedure. Use the online text file in  
conjunction with the following instructions to install your  
TAOS enabled hardware.  
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16. Select Add/Troubleshoot a device and click Next (Figure 7-20).  
Figure 7-20 Install the TAOS ITP control panel and driver.  
17. Select Add a new device and click Next (Figure 7-21).  
Figure 7-21 Install the TAOS ITP control panel and driver.  
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18. Select No, I want to select the hardware from a list and click Next  
(Figure 7-22).  
Figure 7-22 The Find New Hardware Window.  
19. Highlight SCSI and RAID controllers from the list and click Next  
(Figure 7-23).  
Figure 7-23 The Hardware Type window.  
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20. Click the Have Disk… button (Figure 7-24).  
Figure 7-24 The Select a Device Driver window, click Have Disk.  
21. Click Browse.  
22. Navigate to the TAOSitp.inf file on your TAOS CD and click Open.  
23. Click OK.  
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24. Highlight TAOS ITP SCSI Adapter and click Next (Figure 7-25).  
Figure 7-25 The Select a Device Driver Window, click Next.  
25. A dialog box appears. Click OK (Figure 7-26).  
Figure 7-26 An Add Remove Hardware dialog box, click OK.  
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26. Highlight Input/Output Range and click on Change Setting…  
(Figure 7-27).  
Figure 7-27 TheAddNewHardwareWizardProperties  
window, click Change Setting.  
27. The Edit Input/Output Range dialog box appears. Look in the  
Conflict information field to see if any device conflicts.  
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28. If no devices are conflicting, click OK. If another device does conflict,  
press the up arrow button to increment the value until no devices  
conflict, then click OK (Figure 7-28).  
Figure 7-28 The Edit Input/Output Range  
dialog box, click OK.  
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29. The Add New Hardware Wizard Properties dialog box reappears.  
Click OK.  
Figure7-29 TheAddNewHardwareWizardProperties  
window, click OK.  
30. Click Yes in the Creating a Forced Configuration dialog box  
(Figure 7-30).  
Figure 7-30 The Creating a Forced Configuration  
dialog box, click Yes.  
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31. The Add/Remove Hardware Wizard is now ready to install the driver.  
Click Next (Figure 7-31).  
Figure 7-31 The Start Hardware Installation window, click Next.  
32. When The Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears, click Yes  
(Figure 7-32).  
Figure 7-32 The Digital Signature Not Found dialog box,  
click Yes.  
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33. Click Finish to complete the installation (Figure 7-33).  
Figure 7-33 The Completing the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard  
window, click Finish.  
34. Click Yes to reboot the system. The TAOS ITP driver will be loaded  
when the system restarts (Figure 7-34).  
Figure 7-34 The Systems Settings Change dialog box,  
click Yes.  
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Installing TAOS ITP on Solaris  
TAOS ITP is supported on Solaris versions 2.6 and later.  
Caution: TAOS ITP must be used with a software package  
that provides a Shared Storage Option (SSO) type  
arbitration between machines that backup to the library. If  
you do not have an SSO type option, the only valid  
configuration is one computer per library. Without an SSO  
type option, data loss is likely.  
To install TAOS ITP on a Solaris system:  
1. Navigate to the solarisdirectory under the taos* directory on the  
CD-ROM disk.  
2. Run the script install.sh.  
3. Choose a directory to which the script will untar the package. This  
can be a temporary directory. The install script will start  
automatically.  
4. When prompted Select package(s) you wish to process  
(or ’all’ to process all packages), tap Enter to install  
TAOS ITP.  
5. When asked if you want to continue with the installation of TAOS  
ITP, enter y.  
6. When prompted again Select package(s) you wish to  
process (or ’all’ to process all packages), enter q.  
7. Enter y to install and configure TAOS enabled devices.  
TAOSdiscover searches for TAOS enabled devices and lists each device’s  
target components.  
8. Enter the number of a listed device you want to install drivers for.  
9. Enter the target number for all targets of this device you will want  
access to, or just tap Enter to select all target numbers.  
10. Repeat Step 8 and Step 9 for each device you want installed.  
To remove a device, re-enter it. You will then be asked if you want to  
remove the device.  
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11. When satisfied with the device list, enter yto accept devices.  
After configuring the /devicesand /devdirectories, links will be  
created in the appropriate directories for the various target drivers.  
Each TAOS device requires a separate instance of the HBA device driver,  
and will appear as a separate SCSI adapter. The device driver’s config file  
/usr/kernel/drv/TAOSitp.confhas one line for each possible  
instance. Because changes to this file would only be recognized after a  
reboot, the maximum number of 16 instances are defined in this file by  
default. To add more TAOS devices at a later time, re-run the discovery  
process.  
1. If you are using backup software, complete any kernel modifications  
required by the application.  
2. Reboot the system using the boot -r command.  
3. After rebooting, verify that the kernel modifications are correct as  
follows:  
i.Insert a tape into a drive using the front panel  
interface.  
ii.From Solaris command line, run the command:  
mt -f /dev/rmt/<device file> status  
where <device file>is the specific device file for  
the tape drive in which the tape is located.  
iii.All Solaris machines return the value: Sony AIT  
If a different value displays, you have not modified st.conf correctly;  
repeat the entire procedure.  
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Installing TAOS ITP on Linux  
Caution: TAOS ITP must be used with a software package  
that provides a Shared Storage Option (SSO) type  
arbitration between machines that backup to the library. If  
you do not have an SSO type option, the only valid  
configuration is one computer per library. Without an SSO  
type option, data loss is likely.  
The TAOS ITP driver for Linux is currently released in RPM format only.  
There are pre-compiled binaries (uniprocessor only at this time) built for  
the following i386 based platforms:  
Š RedHat Linux 6.2  
Š RedHat Linux 7.1  
To install the TAOS ITP driver for Linux:  
1. Navigate to the Linux directory on the CD-ROM disk.  
2. Based on the revision of the operating system, select the binary RPM  
appropriate for the system you want to install.  
3. Issue the following command at a shell prompt: rpm –Uvh  
<appropriate binary RPM>  
4. To return a list of libraries on the network available for use, issue the  
following: /usr/sbin/TAOSdiscover  
5. Enter y to install and configure TAOS enabled devices.  
TAOSdiscover searches for TAOS enabled devices and lists each device’s  
target components.  
6. Enter a listed device number for a device you want to install drivers  
for.  
7. Enter the target number for all targets of this device you will want  
access to, or just tap Enter to select all target numbers.  
8. Repeat Step 8 and Step 9 for each device you want installed.  
To remove a device, re-enter it. You will then be asked if you want to  
remove the device.  
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To verify connectivity, load a tape to the drive and use the mtor the tar  
command. Use the mtxcommand to verify communication with the  
library.  
You are now ready to install the backup package of your choice.  
The following files are installed by adding the RPM:  
/dev/TAOSitp  
/etc/TAOSitp  
/etc/TAOSitp/connect  
/etc/TAOSitp/devices  
/etc/TAOSitp/discover  
/etc/rc.d/init.d/taos  
/lib/modules/(running kernel version)/misc/TAOSitp.o  
/usr/sbin/TAOSbusctl  
/usr/sbin/TAOSdiscover  
/usr/sbin/TAOScontrol  
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Setting Up NDMP Enabled by TAOS  
Enabling TAOS NDMP  
The Options Enablement menu allows you to enable TAOS NDMP  
Network Backup. To launch the Options Enablement menu, select 6.  
Figure 7-35 The Option Enablement menu.  
If you will be using NDMP Enabled by TAOS, you will need to obtain an  
activation key from Spectra Logic to enable the NDMP Enabled by TAOS  
function. Contact Spectra Logic with the identifier of the device, as  
displayed on this page, to obtain the activation key.  
[1] Change option code: Enter the option code from Spectra Logic to enable  
options.  
[?] Help: Displays help for this menu.  
[Esc] Returns you to the main menu.  
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Configuring NDMP Enabled by TAOS  
You will need to assign a user name and password which will be used to  
gain access to the backup resources--drives and/or libraries--under the  
control of the TAOS NDMP agent.  
This user name and password will have to be part of the NDMP backup  
application set up. It will be the backup application that will need to  
access the tape or library resource.  
1. Select TAOS NDMP configuration to set the NDMP user name and  
password.  
Figure 7-36 TheTAOSConfigurationmenu,select[5]toviewtheTAOSNDMPConfigurationmenu.  
Loginusername This is the user name that the NDMP backup application  
will use to gain access to the library resource. The default setting is root.  
If the Login username is not root, select [1]to edit.  
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2. To modify the password select Login password. The password will not  
be echoed.  
Figure 7-37 The TAOS NDMP Configuration menu, select [2] to login password.  
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3. Enter the password again to confirm.  
Figure 7-38 The TAOS NDMP Configuration menu.  
4. Tap Esc to return to the main menu.  
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5. Select Save changes to save the NDMP user name and password.  
Figure 7-39 The TAOS Configuration menu, select [7] to save changes.  
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6. Tap yto confirm changes.  
Figure 7-40 The TAOS Configuration menu.  
7. Tap y to reboot.  
After a reboot the TAOS NDMP agent is ready for use.  
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8 Configuring the Drives  
This chapter includes:  
Š Configuring SCSI IDs, Emulation and Dip Switch Settings  
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Configuring SCSI IDs, Emulation and Dip Switch Settings  
Note: Setting SCSI IDs applies to S-QIPs and L-QIPs only.  
F-QIP drive IDs are hard coded and cannot be modified.  
1. Select Partitions from the Configuration toolbar. This brings up the  
Shared Library Services screen.  
Figure 8-1 Shared Library Services screen.  
2. Select the partition that contains the drive you want to configure.  
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3. Tap Edit. The Edit Partition Configuration window appears  
(Figure 8-2).  
Figure 8-2 Partition Configuration window.  
4. In the Drive Configuration screen, select the drive you wish to  
configure. Tap Configure Drives. This brings up the Drive  
Configuration window (Figure 8-3).  
Figure 8-3 Drive Configuration window.  
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The Drive Configuration screen displays the drive you selected, as well as  
any other drive on the same bus. For example, if Drive 1 and Drive 2 are  
on the same bus, the Drive Configuration screen displays them both if  
you select either one.  
From the Drive Configuration screen you can set emulation and SCSI IDs.  
5. Tap +/- to select the SCSI ID.  
Note: The drive’s SCSI ID must be unique from the QIP  
bus, other drives on the QIP bus and any device on the  
host bus it is attached to.  
Step 6 through Step 11 are only necessary in special circumstances. Refer  
to the Spectra Logic Server Setup Guide to see if you need to set drive  
switch settings or drive emulation for your operating system.  
6. Tap Presets to select drive switch settings and emulation for your  
operating system (Figure 8-4). Select your operating system and tap  
OK. If the selections do not include your operating system, tap Cancel.  
Figure 8-4 Drive Configuration Presets window.  
7. If your operating system is not included in the Drive Configuration  
Presets window, tap Switches in the Drive Configuration window. This  
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opens the Drive Switches window (Figure 8-5). You can set the drive  
switches manually here.  
Figure 8-5 Drive switches window.  
Note: Do not set the drive switches manually unless one of  
the preset drive switch settings doesn’t work with your  
operating system. If you need to set drive switches  
manually, call Spectra Logic Technical Support at  
(800) 227-4637 for help.  
8. Set the switches and tap OK to exit.  
9. If your operating system is not included in the Drive Configuration  
Presets window, you can use the Emulation option to change the  
drive SCSI Inquiry identification from the default Sony SDX-500C.  
You can also add a drive emulation not on the list by using the User  
Defined option in the Emulation window.  
10. Tap OK here to save the emulation, dip switch, and SCSI ID settings to  
the QIP and LCM board. The Library Controller will remember this  
information when you come back to these screens.  
11. Repeat Steps 2 through 10 for each drive. Emulation information  
displays in the Drive Configuration screen for each drive you have  
configured.  
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You can also configure the drives using the Drive Configuration screen.  
To do this:  
1. Tap the Drives button on the Configuration Toolbar. This opens the  
Drive Configuration screen (Figure 8-6).  
Figure 8-6 Drive Configuration screen.  
2. Tap the drive you want to configure and tap Configure. The Drive  
Configuration window appears, displaying the following:  
Š Drives detected by the library.  
Š SCSI bus on which the drive resides, and the drive’s SCSI ID.  
Š QIP associated with the drive.  
Š Drive emulation assigned to each pair of drives.  
Š Drive firmware.  
Š Buttons allowing you to scroll through more drives.  
Š Buttons you can use to remove, replace, add and configure the  
drives. To configure a drive, select the drive and tap Configure.  
Š Button you can use to unlock the door.  
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9 Using the Spectra 12000 Library  
This chapter reviews:  
Š Checking Library Status  
Š Checking Robotics  
Š Checking Inventory  
Š Checking Drives  
Š Checking Diagnostics  
Š Updating Firmware  
Š Viewing the F-QIP Configuration  
Š Checking Resources in Use  
Š Deleting a Partition Configuration  
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Checking Library Status  
The General Status screen shows details about the library’s robotics, its  
media and its drives (Figure 9-1).  
Figure 9-1 General Status screen.  
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Checking Robotics  
To set system time, access keyed enablement, or set IP addresses:  
1. Tap Robotics, the System Setup screen appears (Figure 9-2).  
Figure 9-2 System Setup screen.  
To Enable Keys  
To enable keys, you will first need to obtain an activation key from  
Spectra Logic. Contact Spectra Logic with the serial number of the  
device, as displayed in the Serial # field, to obtain the activation key.  
1. Once you have the key, tap the text field next to Submit Key. A virtual  
keyboard appears.  
2. Enter the key on the virtual keyboard and tap OK. The key will  
appear in the text field.  
3. Tap Submit Key. Your keyed option is now enabled.  
You can enable the following paid options:  
Š CoD. For more information on capacity on demand, see Purchasing  
CoD on page 154.  
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Š NDMP. For more information, see Setting Up NDMP Enabled by TAOS  
on page 100.  
Š Serverless Backup. For more information, see Configuring the F-QIP  
for Serverless Backup on page 61.  
Š Remote Library Controller  
To Set IP Addresses  
Select DHCP if your network provides IP addresses through DHCP, or  
select Use Static Address if you want to assign an IP address.  
To assign an IP address, enter the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway  
that you want the library to use, and then tap Set Address.  
Checking Inventory  
To see more data about inventory, and to insert/eject/move media  
elements:  
Tap Inventory in the General toolbar, Media on the General Status screen,  
or the tape icon on the bottom of the screen.  
Inserting and Ejecting Cartridges  
We recommend you use the Inventory screen only for inserting new  
media or to remove ejected tapes from the E/E port. Use your backup  
software to move AIT cartridges and to eject backups for offsite and  
offline storage.  
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Insert New Media  
To insert new media:  
1. From the General Status screen, tap Inventory. This brings up the  
Inventory screen (Figure 9-3).  
Figure 9-3 Inventory screen.  
2. Tap Partitions in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to display  
the pull-down menu (Figure 9-4).  
Figure 9-4  
Partitionspull-down  
menu.  
3. Select the partition where you want to insert media. The Inventory  
screen now displays information for the partition you selected.  
4. Use the +/- buttons from the Tape Slots box to select the cartridge  
pack where you wish to move the new media.  
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5. Tap Open/Close. A window pops up asking Open Entry/Exit Port? Tap  
OK. This opens the E/E port.  
6. Insert the new media into any slot. Take note of the slot number.  
7. Tap Open/Close. A window pops up asking Close Entry/Exit Port? Tap  
OK. This closes the E/E port.  
8. Select the slot in the E/E port that you noted in Step 6. Then select  
the slot in which you wish to insert the new media.  
9. Tap Move.  
Note: To move all the tapes from the E/E port into the  
current partition, tap Bulk Load. The Library Controller  
will move all the tapes into the first empty slots it can find.  
Eject Media  
We recommend you use your backup software to eject media. If you are  
using your backup software, and the partition you are ejecting media  
from has both Enable Queued Unloads and Defer Queued Unloads checked,  
you can eject media simply by tapping Eject Queued Tapes on the  
Inventory screen.  
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To eject media through the Library Controller:  
1. From the General Status screen, tap Inventory. This brings up the  
Inventory screen (Figure 9-5).  
Figure 9-5 Inventory screen.  
2. Tap Total Library in the upper right corner of the screen to display the  
pull-down menu (Figure 9-6).  
Figure 9-6  
Partitions pull-down  
menu.  
3. Select the partition from which you want to eject media. The  
Inventory screen now shows information for the partition you  
selected.  
4. Use the +/- buttons to select the cartridge pack from which you wish  
to eject the media.  
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5. Select the slot (from Tape Slots box) that holds the media you wish to  
eject. Then select a slot in the Entry/Exit Port box.  
6. Tap Move.  
7. Tap Open/Close. A window pops up asking Open Entry/Exit Port? Tap  
OK. This opens the E/E port.  
8. Remove the media.  
9. Tap Open/Close. A window pops up asking Close Entry/Exit Port? Tap  
OK. This closes the E/E port.  
Note: To remove all Queued tapes, tap Eject Queued Tapes.  
The Library Controller will find all the tapes that have  
been queued for eject and move them to the E/E port.  
We recommend you use your backup software to move tapes. However,  
from the Inventory screen, you can also:  
Š Identify the contents of every slot in the library, and in the E/E port.  
Š Identify the contents of every drive.  
Š Move all tapes from the E/E cartridge packs into the current partition  
(using the Bulk Load button).  
Š Move cartridges from the source location (slot or drive) to a  
destination you specify (slot or drive). To move tapes, select a  
partition and use the +/- buttons to select a cartridge pack. Then  
select the tape you wish to move, the move destination, and tap  
Move.  
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Checking Drives  
To see more data about drives, and to configure or replace them:  
From the General status screen, tap Drives (Figure 9-7).  
Figure 9-7 Drive Configuration screen.  
Checking Drive Status  
Select a drive, then tap Configure. This takes you to the Drive  
Configuration screen. This screen is described in greater detail in  
Configuring SCSI IDs, Emulation and Dip Switch Settings on page 108.  
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The Maintenance Toolbar  
The Maintenance toolbar icons are:  
Š Diagnostics  
Š Update F/W (firmware)  
Š Traces  
Š Help  
Figure 9-8  
Maintenance  
Toolbar  
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Checking Diagnostics  
Field service engineers use Diagnostics to identify the source of problems  
with the library.  
Updating Firmware  
Note: Although the library does not need to be idle to  
perform firmware updates, the specific part of the library  
receiving the firmware must be idle. For example, when  
loading picker firmware, the picker must not be in use.  
Updates to internal library software (i.e., firmware) are available from  
Spectra Logic. To view the minimum recommended firmware levels, go  
to: http://www.spectralogic.com/support/firmware_12k_64k.cfm.  
To update:  
1. On the Library Controller, tap Toolbars, then tap Maintenance. The  
Maintenance toolbar displays.  
2. Select Update F/W. The Firmware Update screen opens (Figure 9-9).  
Figure 9-9 Firmware Update screen.  
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3. Select Local Directory in the File Locations section. This is where the  
firmware files will come from.  
4. Tap Select Location. This will update the available updates list from  
the local firmware directory.  
5. Select the component you want to update from the Components  
section. The Current Firmware and Available Updates for that  
component appear in Components detail section.  
Note: If the firmware file you want to update to is not in  
the list, go to Accessing Firmware from a Remote Server on  
page 125.  
6. Select the firmware version you want to update to from the Available  
Updates list, by using the drop down menu.  
7. Tap Update Firmware. The component you selected will update to the  
firmware version you selected. A window asks you to wait.  
Caution: Do not interrupt the library while firmware is  
downloading. This takes less than 10 minutes.  
8. Repeat for every component to be updated. Only one unit can be  
updated at a time.  
Note: When you update firmware, the new update file is  
stored in the local file system. This allows you to upgrade  
multiple times without downloading the file each time,  
and keeps the file around in case it needs to be reapplied.  
Use the Delete Files button to remove these files from the  
file system to reclaim space.  
If you Update the picker firmware you will need to reset  
the picker parameters. Proceed to Reset Picker Pa rameters  
on page 127.  
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Accessing Firmware from a Remote Server  
If you do not have the specific firmware file you need to update a  
specific component, you will need to access the file you need from the  
Spectra Logic server.  
To do this:  
1. Select Use Remote Server in the File Locations section.  
2. Select Spectra Logic from the Firmware Servers list.  
3. Select Select Location. This will update the Available Updates list from  
the Remote Server.  
4. Go to Step 5 on page 124, to complete the update procedure.  
Accessing Firmware from an Alternate Location  
Some sites might not be able to access Spectra Logic’s Web site because  
of firewalls or proxy server configuration. In these instances, the updates  
can be placed on a local Web server.  
To do this:  
1. Place the files on an intranet or set up a machine as a Web server.  
(Windows NT includes a Web server, Microsoft allows a free  
download for Windows, most Unix and Linux operating systems have  
HTTPD or can use a free download such as Apache.)  
2. Create a /gator/downloaddirectory on the server and copy the  
firmware to that location. If another machine can see the Spectra  
Logic site, copy the files from www.spectralogic.com/gator/  
download.  
3. Test your new Web server by pointing a browser to http//<your  
server IP>/gator/download. You should see a directory of files.  
4. Tap Modify Server List.  
5. The server list appears. Tap Modify Server List.  
6. Enter the IP address of the new server and a name for the new  
server.  
7. Tap Add Server.  
8. Select Use Remote Server in the File Locations section.  
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9. Select Spectra Logic Form the Firmware Servers list.  
10. Select Select Location. This will update the Available Updates list from  
the Remote Server.  
11. Go to Step 5 on page 124, to complete the update procedure.  
To Upgrade from Floppy Disks (Spectra Logic P.N. 90919021)  
If you prefer, you can update firmware from floppy disks. Call Spectra  
Logic Technical Support at (800) 227-4637 to obtain a floppy disk set.  
1. Insert Disk 1 in the LCM disk drive (Figure 9-10).  
LCM Disk  
Drive  
Figure 9-10 Insert Disk 1 in the LCM disk drive.  
2. Reset the LCM by cycling the power or pressing the reset button on  
back of LCM.  
3. Follow on-screen directions, inserting disks one at a time until  
operation is complete.  
4. Remove all disks and reset the LCM. The operating system and  
Library Controller will now be upgraded.  
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5. The Library Controller alerts the user Configuration of QIP (X) Bus (X)  
Does Not Match Front Panel for each logical library. Tap OK. This  
message will not appear after all QIPs have been upgraded.  
6. Once you have the firmware files added to the local directory, go to  
Updating Firmware on page 123.  
Reset Picker Parameters  
1. From the toolbar menu, select Maintenance.  
2. Select the Diagnostics icon.  
3. Select Advanced.  
4. From the advanced Available Tests list, select Reset Picker  
(Figure 9-11).  
Figure 9-11 Select Reset Picker.  
5. In the parameters list, use the +/- buttons to set Param1 to 3.  
6. Select Run Test.  
7. From the Available Tests list, select Set Picker Version.  
8. If you have a new picker, use the +/- buttons in the parameters list to  
set Param1 to 1.  
If you have an old picker, use the +/- buttons in the parameters list to  
set Param1 to 0.  
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9. Select Run Test.  
10. After the test has completed, restart the library.  
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Viewing the F-QIP Configuration  
You can view the current F-QIP configurations from the Diagnostics  
screen. Follow these steps:  
1. Go to the Library Controller. Pull down the Toolbars menu and select  
the Maintenance toolbar.  
2. Tap the Diagnostics icon in the Maintenance toolbar and the  
Diagnostics screen appears (Figure 9-12).  
Figure 9-12 Diagnostics screen.  
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3. Use the +/- buttons to select View F-QIP Configuration and tap Run Test.  
This brings up the View Diagnostic Trace window, showing the F-QIP  
configurations (Figure 9-13).  
Figure 9-13 F-QIP configuration.  
On this screen you can see the current settings for the F-QIP  
configurations, Loop Address, Disable Initiator settings, etc.  
Checking Resources in Use  
From the Configure Partitions screen, you can identify resources. To do  
this:  
1. On the Library Controller, tap Toolbars, then tap Configuration. The  
Configuration toolbar displays.  
2. Tap the Partition icon on the Configuration toolbar. The Shared  
Library Services screen displays.  
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3. Select the partition or All Partitions, then tap Resources.  
Figure 9-14 Partition Resources screen.  
4. The Partition Resources screen appears, showing data about drive  
and controller cards, and their SCSI IDs. It also shows information  
about magazines in use.  
To edit partitions, follow the instructions in Partitioning the Spectra  
12000 Library on page 41.  
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Deleting a Partition Configuration  
To delete a configured partition:  
1. On the Library Controller, tap Toolbars, then tap Configuration. The  
Configuration toolbar displays.  
2. Tap the Partition icon on the Configuration toolbar. The Shared  
Library Services screen displays.  
3. Select the partition and click Delete.  
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10 Using the Drive  
This chapter reviews:  
Š Bar Code Labels  
Š Using AIT Data Cartridges  
Š Write-Protecting and Recording  
Š Storing Cartridges Outside the Library  
Š Caring for Data Cartridges  
Š Cleaning the AIT Drive Heads  
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Bar Code Labels  
Review the following information before attaching bar code labels to the  
AIT data cartridges.  
Note: Spectra Logic bar code labels are pre-approved for  
use with the Spectra 12000 library; keep the following  
information for future reference.  
Label Quality Use labels designed for AIT-2 and AIT-3 data cartridges. Avoid  
poor quality labels that have poor contrast and resolution.  
Bar Code Type Use only bar codes with standard 3-in-9 encoding  
(Standard 39 Code).  
Number of Characters Use labels with eight or fewer characters  
(including zeros).  
Checksums Bar code labels are available with or without checksum  
characters; the Spectra 12000 library accepts only bar code labels with a  
checksum character.  
Note: Use AIT Code 39 labels with checksum.  
Bar code labels allow the Spectra 12000 library to track data cartridges  
within the library.  
Attach the Spectra Logic approved bar code label to the cartridge with  
the numbers closest to the top of the cartridge (the side with the clear  
plastic window); make sure the edge of the label is parallel to the edge  
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of the cartridge as shown below.  
Numbers  
Bars  
Memory In Cassette (MIC)  
Read/Write protect switch  
Figure 10-1 Bar code label on AIT-2 cartridge.  
Using AIT Data Cartridges  
The AIT-2 and AIT-3 data cartridges are the only cartridge that  
incorporate the unique Memory In Cassette (MIC) feature. A memory  
chip built into each tape cartridge holds the tape’s entire data structure,  
history and other user-definable information read directly by the AIT-2 or  
AIT-3 drive. The MIC feature reduces file access time and expedites the  
operation of the drive.  
Insert the data cartridge in the cartridge pack with the cartridge window  
facing the top of the magazine. Correctly installed, the data cartridge  
snaps into the tape slot. Remove the data cartridge by grasping the  
cartridge and pulling it straight out of the pack.  
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Topofthe CartridgePack  
Cartridge door  
Holes  
to the  
left  
TopoftheAIT-2cartridge  
indicatedbythe clear  
plastic window  
Bar code label  
Bottom of theCartridge Pack  
Figure 10-2 Installing data cartridge into tape slot.  
Write-Protecting and Recording  
The write-protect tab on the cartridge prevents accidental data erasure.  
To use the write protect tab on the data cartridge:  
1. Move the tab on the edge of the data cartridge to the SAFE position.  
With the tab in this position, the tape cannot be written to and data  
on the tape is safe from accidental erasure.  
2. Move the tab to the REC position to record data. With the tab in this  
position, the tape can be written to and data already on tape can be  
written over and erased.  
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Storing Cartridges Outside the Library  
Follow these guidelines to store data cartridges in a pack outside the  
library.  
Š Attach the clear plastic lid to the front of the cartridge pack to shield  
the data cartridges from dust and other debris while in storage.  
Š Follow the tape storage suggestions described in Caring for Data  
Cartridges on page 137.  
Š Before inserting cartridges in the library, store the cartridges for up  
to 24 hours in the same room as the library. (The cartridges must be  
exposed to the library’s environment for a time equal to the time it  
has been in a significantly different environment.)  
Caring for Data Cartridges  
Although cartridges are ruggedly built, they must be handled with care  
to preserve the data that they contain. The following are guidelines for  
storing and using cartridges.  
Š Do not open the tape access door of the cartridge or touch the  
magnetic tape; one fingerprint can prevent a drive from reading the  
tape. Handle only the plastic tape cartridge.  
Š Keep the cartridge away from sources of electromagnetic fields such  
as telephones, dictation equipment, mechanical or printing  
calculators, motors, stereo speakers, and bulk erasers. Do not lay  
cartridges on a computer monitor or on the base unit of a computer.  
Š Keep the cartridge away from direct sunlight and heat sources, such  
as radiators and warm air ducts.  
Š Keep the cartridge free of moisture. Do not wet or submerge a  
cartridge in liquid.  
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Š Avoid rapid temperature changes.  
Figure 10-3 AIT-2 data cartridges.  
Cleaning the AIT Drive Heads  
The Sony AIT drives feature a built in cleaning function to prevent and  
recover from head contamination. However, occasional cleaning with  
approved SONY Cleaning Media may be required for excessive head  
contamination.  
Head cleaning should be performed in the following situations:  
Š When the drive fails to write or read data correctly.  
Note: Dirty heads are not the only cause of read/write  
failures. Damaged media can also cause this type of  
failure.  
Š Some installations may require scheduled head cleaning using a  
cleaning cassette. Most software applications have features that allow  
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scheduled automatic head cleaning of tape libraries. Scheduled  
cleaning should be considered in installations having high amounts  
of airborne particulates.  
Caution: Do not use the cleaning cartridge for more than  
the number of specified cleaning cycles indicated on the  
cartridge label. Mark the cleaning cartridge each time you  
use it, or use backup software to track cleaning cartridge  
usage.  
To clean the drive heads manually:  
1. From the General Status screen, tap Inventory. This brings up the  
Inventory screen.  
Figure 10-4 TheInventory screen.  
2. Tap the Open/Close button. A window pops up asking Open Entry/Exit  
Port? Tap OK. This opens the E/E door.  
3. Insert the cleaning cartridge in any slot available, taking note of the  
slot number.  
4. Tap the Open/Close button. A window pops up asking Close Entry/Exit  
Port? Tap OK. This closes the E/E door.  
5. Select the slot which holds the cleaning cartridge. Then select the  
drive you wish to clean.  
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6. Tap Move. The Confirm Move window appears:  
Figure 10-5 The Confirm Move window.  
7. Tap Drive Clean.  
8. The cleaning cartridge moves to the selected drive, and begins  
cleaning the heads automatically. The library moves the cartridge  
back to the slot you selected for it originally.  
9. Tap Open/Close. A window pops up asking Open Entry/Exit Port? Tap  
OK. Remove the cartridge.  
10. Tap Open/Close again. A window pops up asking Close Entry/Exit Port?  
Tap OK. This closes the E/E door.  
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11 Maintaining the Spectra 12000 Library  
Spectra 12000 libraries are easy to maintain. This chapter reviews:  
Š Changing the Spectra 12000 Library Air Filters  
Š Adding Drives  
Š Adding QIPs  
Š Troubleshooting the Spectra 12000 Library  
Š Purchasing Additional Accessories  
Š Purchasing Custom Bar Code Label Sequences  
Š Purchasing CoD  
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Changing the Spectra 12000 Library Air Filters  
Spectra 12000 libraries have three replaceable filters inside the front  
door. Inspect filters every three to four months and replace as necessary.  
If a filter is contaminated, replace it with a new filter. A clogged air filter  
blocks air movement within the library, resulting in higher temperatures  
inside the library. High temperatures may cause operational errors. (See  
Purchasing Additional Accessories on page 153.)  
To check and replace the filter:  
1. Open the front door of the library. To do this:  
2. Go to the Library Controller. Select Status from the General toolbar.  
The General Status screen appears (Figure 11-1).  
Figure 11-1 The General Status screen.  
3. Select Robotics. The System Setup screen appears. At the bottom of  
this screen, tap the button marked Open System Door. This disengages  
the solenoids (electronic door latches).  
4. Use the door key to unlock the front door of the library.  
5. You can now open the door.  
6. Unscrew the two screws that attach the filter assembly to the back of  
the door.  
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7. Slide the filter assembly up and out from the door to disengage the  
four metal hooks.  
8. Inspect the filter and replace it if necessary.  
9. Remove the old filter by pulling it out from under the six tabs on the  
filter bracket.  
10. Slide the new filter under the four tabs, so that the filtered side is  
facing the door, and the plastic side is facing the chassis. Ensure the  
filter is centered in the bracket and is covering all the hexagonal  
cutouts.  
11. Align the four hooks on the filter bracket with the four slots on the  
door and slide the filter assembly down until it is engaged with the  
door.  
12. Screw down the two screws into the door, making sure all four hooks  
are fully engaged with the door.  
13. Close the front door and use the key to lock the door.  
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Adding Drives  
The Spectra 12000 library readily accepts additional drives up to a  
maximum of eight drives. Although robotic operations are disabled when  
the front door is open, the library continues operation while you add or  
remove a drive. No tools are required.  
1. In the Library Controller, select the General Toolbar.  
2. Tap Drives.  
Figure 11-2 The Drive Configuration screen.  
3. Select the drive slot where you want to add the drive by tapping on  
the bar for that drive.  
4. Tap Add.  
5. A Confirm Selection window pops up asking Okay to add drive? Tap  
OK.  
Note: When you do this, the solenoid latches on the door  
should open automatically.  
6. A window pops up with the message Open Door and Add Drive. Close  
and latch door. Tap Ok when complete.  
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7. Use the door key to open the library door.  
8. Slide the new drive into the appropriate slot for the QIP it will be  
attached to.  
Figure 11-3 Adding a drive.  
9. Press the drive firmly inward until the LED lights and position it so it  
is flush with the right side of the library chassis.  
10. Close and latch the door of the library.  
11. Secure the lock with the key.  
12. Tap OK on the Control Panel.  
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13. The Drive Configuration window automatically pops up.  
Figure 11-4 The Drive Configuration window.  
The Drive Configuration screen displays the drive you added, as well  
as any other drive on the same bus.  
From the Drive Configuration screen, you can set emulation and SCSI  
IDs.  
Note: Setting SCSI IDs applies to S-QIPs and L-QIPs only.  
F-QIP and E-QIP drive IDs are hard coded and cannot be  
modified.  
14. Tap +/- to select the SCSI ID.  
Note: The drive’s SCSI ID must be unique from the QIP  
bus, other drives on the QIP bus and any device on the  
host bus it is attached to.  
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15. Tap Presets to select drive switch settings and emulation for your  
operating system (Figure 11-5). Select your operating system and tap  
OK. If the selections do not include your operating system, tap Cancel.  
Figure 11-5 The Drive Configuration Presets window.  
16. If your operating system is not included in the Drive Configuration  
Presets window, tap Switches in the Drive Configuration window. This  
opens the Drive Switches window (Figure 11-6). You can set the drive  
switches manually here.  
Figure 11-6 The drive  
switches window.  
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Note: Do not set the drive switches manually unless one of  
the preset drive switch settings doesn’t work with your  
operating system.  
If you need to set drive switches manually, call Spectra  
Logic Technical Support at (800) 227-4637 for help.  
17. Set the switches and tap OK to exit.  
18. If your operating system is not included in the Drive Configuration  
Presets window, you can use the Emulation option to change the  
drive SCSI Inquiry identification from the default Sony SDX-500C or  
SDX-700C. You can also add a drive emulation not on the list by  
using the User Defined option in the Emulation window.  
19. Tap OK here to save the emulation, dip switch, and SCSI ID settings to  
the QIP and LCM board. The Library Controller will remember this  
information when you come back to these screens.  
20. Repeat Steps 2 through 10 for each drive. Emulation information  
displays in the Drive Configuration screen for each drive you have  
configured.  
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Adding QIPs  
Host/  
Network  
Cabling  
LCM  
(QIPs, SCSI  
displayed)  
Power Supply  
AC Power  
Cable Socket  
On/Off  
Switch  
Figure 11-7 Spectra 12000 library, rear view.  
1. Make sure you have four feet of clearance at the back of the library.  
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2. Go to the rear panel of the library. Have the new QIP ready. Align it  
to ride inside the top and bottom rails. Push firmly into place.  
Figure 11-8 Adding a QIP.  
3. Tighten the two captive screws.  
4. Connect cabling, as described in Connecting the SCSI Cables and  
Terminators on page 32.  
5. Configure the QIPs:  
Š If an S-QIP turn to Configuring the Spectra 12000 S-QIP on page 47.  
Š If an F-QIP turn to Configuring the Spectra 12000 Library F-QIP on  
page 55.  
Š If an E-QIP turn to Configuring the Spectra 12000 E-QIP on page 65.  
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Troubleshooting the Spectra 12000 Library  
The following procedures solve many common problems:  
Š Troubleshooting Library Initialization  
Š Troubleshooting SCSI Problems  
Š Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Device Problems  
Troubleshooting Library Initialization  
To troubleshoot problems with the library initialization:  
1. Make sure the power cable is securely inserted in the library and the  
wall outlet.  
2. Make sure the door is completely closed and key is turned to the  
locked position.  
3. Make sure each device on the SCSI bus is set to a unique SCSI ID  
number.  
Troubleshooting SCSI Problems  
To troubleshoot problems with a SCSI device:  
1. Make sure each SCSI device in your SCSI chain has a unique SCSI ID.  
If two or more devices have the same ID, the computer may stop  
when you try to use the robotics or fail to recognize other SCSI  
devices.  
2. Make sure the SCSI host adapter card is firmly seated in the card slot  
in your server computer.  
3. Make sure the SCSI bus is terminated at both ends.  
4. Make sure that the terminator is correct for the type of SCSI bus you  
are using.  
5. Make sure all cable connectors are firmly seated.  
6. Make sure the chain of SCSI devices is compatible: SCSI-III devices  
may not function on SCSI II cables; SCSI II devices may not function  
on SCSI-III cables.  
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7. Recalculate the length of the SCSI bus including the cables inside the  
library and server computer. The maximum length specified in SCSI  
Cable Requirements on page 159 includes cables inside the library.  
Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Device Problems  
To troubleshoot problems with a Fibre Channel device:  
1. Check cable connections to devices.  
2. If connecting through a third party device such as a hub or a switch,  
check functionality on that device. Check link status and activity  
lights.  
3. Make sure the Fibre Channel host adapter card is firmly seated in the  
card slot in your server computer.  
4. Make sure the latest driver has been loaded from the Host Adapter  
manufacturer’s site.  
5. Follow guidelines in the Spectra Logic Server Setup Guide located on  
the Spectra Logic Web site at: www.spectralogic.com.  
6. Check if all devices attached to the loop are in our interoperability  
matrix.  
7. Make sure all cable connectors are firmly seated (and screwed in if  
possible).  
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Purchasing Additional Accessories  
Spectra Logic accessories are available directly from Spectra Logic  
(including bar code labels numbered sequentially from 0000000 to  
0000179 and from 0000000 to 0000719).  
To order approved Spectra Logic accessories, call toll free (800) 833-  
1132, and ask for a sales representative.  
Accessory  
Part Number  
AIT-2 Data Cartridge Magazine and cover  
90870652  
170 meter AIT-2 Tapes, 36 GB capacity, with MIC  
• 15 tapes and DCM  
• single tape  
90870675  
5155  
230 meter AIT-2 Tapes, 50 GB capacity, with MIC  
• 15 tapes and DCM  
• single tape  
90870670  
5722  
AIT-2 cleaning cartridge  
180 AIT-2 bar code Labels  
720 AIT-2 bar code labels  
Replacement key set  
4569  
92844100  
90840260  
5529  
4 Pack of Spectra 12000 library front door filters  
Stylus  
90919015  
5432  
Note: A complete list of media options is available at http:/  
/www.spectralogic.com/media.htm.  
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Purchasing Custom Bar Code Label Sequences  
Bar codes for custom sequences can be purchased through distribution.  
For information on the required specifications, refer to Bar Code Labels  
on page 134. The part number for AIT bar code labels is: #1699-26 EDP.  
Companies to contact are:  
ISSI Data Products  
22122 20th Ave. S.E.  
Suite 152  
Bothell, WA 98021  
Phone: (206) 343-7283  
Richard Young Corporation  
14818 W. 6th Ave.  
Golden, CO 80401  
Phone: (303) 576-5881  
Purchasing CoD  
CoD is a capacity on demand feature that allows customers to activate  
additional capacity in their tape library as their storage needs grow.  
Spectra Logic’s CoD eliminates the need to estimate data growth curves  
and future storage needs, saving time and money.  
With CoD, customers initially purchase a tape library fully populated, but  
only use and pay for what their current backup needs require. When  
ready to increase storage needs, customers purchase 15 slot packages  
that are one and a half terabytes of storage. The upgrade process that  
used to take weeks, now takes minutes, and customers pay as their  
storage needs grow.  
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To enable CoD  
1. From the General Status screen, tap Robotics. The System Setup  
screen appears (Figure 11-9).  
Figure 11-9 The System Setup screen.  
2. To enable CoD, you will need to obtain an enablement key from  
Spectra Logic. Contact Spectra Logic with the serial number of the  
device, as displayed in the Serial # field, to obtain the activation key.  
3. Tap the blank field to the right of Submit Key.  
4. A virtual keyboard appears. Enter the key.  
5. Tap OK on the virtual keyboard.  
6. Tap Submit Key.  
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Appendix A. Fibre Channel Cable Requirements  
To operate correctly, the Spectra 12000 library must meet certain Fibre  
Channel Cable Requirements:  
Fibre Channel Cable Requirements  
All Fibre Channel cabling should comply with Fibre Channel Physical and  
Signaling Interface - 3, (Fc-Ph-3), Rev 9.3.  
Cable Feature  
Requirement  
Standard Construction Four conductor 1500hm differential, copper wire. Insulated and shielded.  
Connector  
Grounding  
DB-9 male to DB-9 make orHSSDC connector (SC-duplex for Optical with  
MIA)  
Case to Case grounding through shield.  
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Appendix B. SCSI Cable and Terminator  
Requirements  
To operate correctly, the Spectra 12000 library must meet certain  
requirements which are discussed in the following sections:  
Š SCSI Cable Requirements  
Š SCSI Terminator Requirements  
SCSI Cable Requirements  
The following table lists the recommended specifications for a SCSI  
cable:  
Cable Feature  
Requirement  
Standard Construction 68 conductors (34 twisted pairs with drain wire and shield)  
Primary Conductors  
Insulated per UL Style 1589  
Gauge: #28 AWG minimum stranded (7/34) annealed, tinned copper  
Insulation: Polypropylene (176°F) (80°C) 0.010 inch nominal  
Shielding  
80% minimum tinned copper braid over aluminum/mylar foil  
Insulated per UL Style 2919, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) (176°F) (80°C)  
30 VAC  
Outer Jacket  
Voltage Rating  
Impedance  
Grounding  
Connector  
100 Ohms ±10% @ 1.5 MHz  
Case to case grounding  
68-contact AMP Amplimate 0.050 male, shielded, SCSI-3 connector  
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The maximum length of the SCSI cable (including the internal and the  
external cable) depends on the SCSI configuration:  
Differential SCSI Maximum allowable bus length is 60 feet (20 meters)  
including the eight inches (20 centimeters) of cabling inside the library.  
LVD SCSI Maximum allowable bus length is 39 feet (12 meters), including  
the eight inches (20 centimeters) of cabling inside the library.  
Follow these steps to determine if your SCSI configuration complies with  
the maximum cable length specifications:  
1. Measure the length of the SCSI cables between each device on the  
SCSI bus.  
2. Add these lengths together.  
3. To that sum, add eight inches (20 centimeters) for the cabling inside  
each Spectra 12000 library.  
4. Differential configurations must not exceed 60 feet (20 meters) in  
length.  
5. LVD SCSI configurations must not exceed 39 feet (12 meters) in  
length.  
SCSI Terminator Requirements  
If the library is the last device on the SCSI bus, a terminator must be  
attached to the empty SCSI connector on the back of the library.  
The SCSI terminator must be the correct SCSI type, either Differential or  
LVD. Two terminators are provided for each QIP.  
Note: For best performance, use the terminator included  
with the Spectra 12000 library.  
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Appendix C. Specifications  
This appendix contains the following information.  
Š Sony AIT Tape Specifications  
Š Sony AIT-2 Tape Drive Specifications  
Š Sony AIT-3 Tape Drive Specifications  
Š Power Requirements  
Š Operating Environment Limits  
Sony AIT Tape Specifications  
Sony is the only manufacturer of AIT-2 and AIT-3 tape cartridges. The  
table below lists the capacity of the AIT-2 or AIT-3 tape cartridge.  
Note: All specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
Tape Type  
Manufacturer  
Length  
Capacity  
AIT-2  
Sony  
170 meters  
36.0 GB native, 93.6 GB with  
ALDC  
AIT-2  
AIT-3  
Sony  
Sony  
230 meters  
230 meters  
50 GBnative, 130 GBwithALDC  
100 GB native, 260 GB with  
ALDC  
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Sony AIT-2 Tape Drive Specifications  
The following table summarizes the specifications for the Sony SDX-500C  
AIT drive.  
Parameter  
Specification  
a
Ambient operating temperature +41°F to +104°F (+5°C to +40°C)  
Storage temperature  
Operating humidity  
MTBF  
-41°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C)  
20% to 80% non-condensing  
200,000 hours @ 20% duty cycle  
< 55 seconds  
Average access time  
Uncorrectable error rate  
-17  
< 1 x 10 bits  
b, c  
Sustained transfer rate  
Burst transfer rated  
6 Mbytes /second native  
40 Mbytes/s Synchronous maximum  
a. The upper limit applies to the drives themselves. The  
temperature limits for the Spectra 12000 library are given  
in Operating Environment Limits on page 165. Be sure  
there is adequate air flow around the library at all times.  
b. This is a per drive value. Total sustained transfer rate for  
the library depends on the number of drives installed in  
the library.  
c. The sustained transfer rate per drive can increase by an  
average of 2.6 times the specified value with compression.  
Compression thoughput and capacity depends on the type  
of data.  
d. The actual burst data transfer rate is limited by the  
performance of the SCSI host bus adapter, the SCSI bus  
interface controller, and the buffer control hardware of the  
drive.  
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Sony AIT-3 Tape Drive Specifications  
The following table summarizes the specifications for the Sony SDX-700C  
AIT drive.  
Parameter  
Specification  
a
Ambient operating temperature +40°F to +104°F (+5°C to +40°C)  
Storage temperature  
Operating humidity  
MTBF  
-40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C)  
20% to 80% non-condensing  
400,000 hours @ 100% duty cycle  
< 27 seconds  
Average access time  
Uncorrectable error rate  
-17  
< 1 x 10 bits  
b, c  
Sustained transfer rate  
Burst transfer rated  
12 Mbytes /second native  
160 Mbytes/s Synchronous maximum  
a. The upper limit applies to the drives themselves. The  
temperature limits for the Spectra 12000 library are given  
in Operating Environment Limits on page 165. Be sure  
there is adequate air flow around the library at all times.  
b. This is a per drive value. Total sustained transfer rate for  
the library depends on the number of drives installed in  
the library.  
c. The sustained transfer rate per drive can increase by an  
average of 2.6 times the specified value with compression.  
Compression thoughput and capacity depends on the type  
of data.  
d. The actual burst data transfer rate is limited by the  
performance of the SCSI host bus adapter, the SCSI bus  
interface controller, and the buffer control hardware of the  
drive.  
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Power Requirements  
Spectra 12000 Library  
Power requirements for the Spectra 12000 library are listed in the table  
below:  
Source  
Requirements  
Input Voltage  
Input Power  
Input Frequency  
100-120 volts-AC at 6 Amps or 200-240 at 3 amps  
600 Watts maximum  
50/60 Hz  
Power Cable The power cable included with the Spectra 12000 library is a  
standard, three conductor cord safe for 120 volt use in the United States  
and Canada. The cable has a molded NEMA 5-15P male connector to  
plug in the wall and a molded IEC60320 C13 female connector to plug in  
the library.  
Outlet The outlet a customer must provide for the library is a NEMA 5-  
15R (5=110VAC, 15=Circuit Rated Amperage, R=receptacle).  
Note: To use the library outside of the United States or  
Canada, the power cord must meet the specifications for  
that country.  
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Operating Environment Limits  
Place the library and media in a reasonably controlled environment that  
does not exceed the environment limits listed in the table below.  
Condition  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Operating Temperature  
35° F  
86°F  
(Ambient Outside Library)  
(2° C )  
(30° C )  
Storage Temperature  
-40° F  
(-40° C )  
158° F  
(70° C )  
Relative Humidity (non-condens-  
ing)  
20%  
80%  
Max. wet bulb temperature  
N/A  
77° F  
(25° C )  
Altitude  
sealevel  
(0 m)  
9,842ft  
(3,000 m)  
Acoustic Noise Limits  
The overall A-weighted sound power level (in decibels) for the library  
does not exceed the limits listed below.  
a
Operating Mode  
LWA  
Library is powered on and idle  
60 dbA  
Libraryisoperational(pickerismovingand 35 dbA  
tapedrives arestreaming)  
a. LWA is the average A-weighted sound  
power level over the following frequency  
range: 5Hz to 12.5Hz.  
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Shock and Vibration Specifications  
Load  
Limit  
5.0 peak for 3 ms duration  
a
Shock (operating, no data loss)  
a
Shock (non-operating, no device  
damage)  
15 G peak 15 ms duration  
b
Vibration(operating)  
0.25G peak  
b
Vibration(non-operating)  
0.5 G peak  
a. Half sine, 3 axis, 3 direction, 10 second interval.  
b. Swept sine 5 to 500 Hz, 1 Octave per minute, 3 axis, 3  
directions.  
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Appendix D. Regulatory and Safety Standards  
The Spectra 12000 library complies with the following regulatory and  
safety standards and is authorized to bear the mark of the corresponding  
agencies.  
Safety Standards  
Š UL-1950  
Š C-UL (Tested to CSA 950 Standards)  
FCC Statement  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for  
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference when operated in a commercial environment.  
The equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause  
harmful interference, in which case, the user will be required to correct  
the interference at his or her expense.  
Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved  
by Spectra Logic could void the user’s authority to operate this  
equipment.  
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EU Declaration of Conformity  
We  
Spectra Logic Corporation  
1700 North 55th Street  
Boulder, Colorado 80301 USA  
declare under sole responsibility that  
Spectra Logic’s Spectra 12000 libraries  
to which this declaration relates, meets the essential health and safety  
requirements and is in conformity with the EU Directives listed below  
using the relevant section of the EU standards and other normative  
documents.  
EMC Directive 89/366/EEC Essential health and safety requirements relating to  
electromagnetic compatibility  
EN 50 081 Electro Magnetic Compatibility - Generic Emission Standard Part  
1: Residential, commercial and light industry  
EN 55 022 Radiated/Conducted Emissions  
EN 61 000-3-2 Harmonic Currents Emission  
EN 61 000-3-3 Limitation of Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker  
EN 50 082-1 Electro magnetic compatibility - Generic Immunity Standard  
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry  
EN 61 000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge requirements (ESD)  
EN 61 000-4-3 Radiated, radio frequency electromagnetic field  
EN 61 000-4-4 Electrical fast transients (Burst)  
EN 61 000-4-5 Transients (Surge)  
EN 61 000-4-6 Conducted disturbances inducted by radio-frequency fields  
EN 61 000-4-11 Voltage interruptions, dips, fluctuations  
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The Spectra 12000 library complies with all safety relevant provisions  
referring to:  
Š Protection against electrical hazards  
Š Protection against such hazards as:  
• Mechanical Hazards  
• Fire Hazards  
• Noise  
• Vibration  
The safety issues of this information technology equipment type have  
been evaluated by an accredited third party organization.  
The CE marking has been affixed on this device according to the article  
10 of the EU Directive 90/336/EEC.  
Japan VCCI Class A Statement  
Taiwan BSMI Statement  
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Appendix E. Using the TAOS ITP Control Panel to  
View Settings  
Opening the TAOS ITP Configuration Control Panel  
To open the TAOS ITP Configuration Control Panel:  
1. Click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel.  
2. Click on the TAOS ITP icon. The Device Discovery option on the TAOS  
ITP Configuration window displays (Figure 11-10).  
Figure 11-10 The TAOS ITP Configuration control  
panel.  
Use the following screens to configure TAOS ITP:  
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Device Discovery  
Use this screen to view the TAOS enabled new devices attached to the  
network.  
Installed Devices  
Use this screen to show installed devices.  
Ethernet  
Use this to view the standard IP address, the IP network mask, the IP  
gateway, and whether DHCP has been enabled or disabled.  
Password  
Use view the configuration password. When a password is set, it will  
need to be entered to make any configuration changes.  
Control  
Use to view whether access to the library or components of a library has  
been restricted to an IP address.  
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Appendix F. Using the Serial Port Interface  
Connect a serial cable to the E-QIP diagnostic port, labeled DIAG 1, with a  
serial port terminal emulation application like HyperTerminal running on a  
host computer. The serial port settings are as follows:  
Figure 11-11 Serial port settings.  
Š Bits per second (BAUD): 115200  
Š Data bits: 8  
Š Parity: None  
Š Stop bits: 1  
Š Flow control: None  
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The TAOS Configuration menu displays:  
Figure 11-12 The TAOS Configuration menu.  
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Password Configuration  
The Password Configuration menu allows you to set or change the  
configuration password. To launch the Password Configuration menu,  
select 1.  
Figure 11-13 The Password Configuration menu.  
[1] Set Password: Select to set or change the password. If changing the  
password, you will be prompted to enter your password, then prompted  
to enter it again. When a password is set, it will need to be entered to  
make any subsequent configuration changes to the unit.  
[2] Disable Password: Select to disable your password.  
[?] Help: Displays help for this menu.  
[Esc] Return to Main Menu: Returns you to the main menu.  
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Fibre Configuration  
The Fibre Configuration menu allows you to configure the fibre port. To  
launch the Fibre Port Configuration menu, select 2.  
Figure 11-14 The Fibre Configuration menu.  
To configure the fibre port, use the following commands:  
[1] Loop ID Type: Toggles between hard and soft loop ID. If a hard loop ID is  
selected you will be asked to provide a loop ID number. No loop ID  
number is needed for a soft loop ID.  
[2] Loop ID: Only necessary with a hard loop ID.  
[3] Connection: Prompts for selection of Loop, Fabric or Auto for fibre  
connection mode.  
[3] Initiator: Either enabled or disabled. This should be disabled unless  
your environment can handle multiple fibre initiators on the same loop.  
[?] Help: Displays help for this menu.  
[Esc] Return to Main Menu: Returns you to the main menu.  
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Ethernet Configuration  
The Ethernet Configuration menu allows you to configure the ethernet  
port. To launch the Ethernet Configuration menu, select 3.  
Figure 11-15 The Ethernet Configuration menu.  
To configure the ethernet port, use the following commands:  
[1] DHCP: Either enabled or disabled. Make sure to provide a hostname  
when DHCP is enabled; it is necessary to provide system identification to  
the DHCP host. If DHCP is disabled, you must provide a static IP  
address.  
[2] Hostname: The name for the IP interface. This is used by DHCP and  
DNS for name resolution. The hostname should be less than 12  
characters to support DHCP and DNS naming conventions.  
[3] IP address: Standard IP address. This field is not available while in DHCP  
mode.  
[4] IP subnet mask: IP network mask (standard IP parameter).  
[5] IP gateway: Gateway address (standard IP parameter).  
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[?] Help: Displays help for this menu.  
[Esc] Returns you to the main menu  
TAOS ITP Configuration  
The ITP Configuration menu allows you to set ITP security. To launch the  
ITP Configuration menu, select 4.  
Figure 11-16 The ITP Configuration menu.  
[1] ITP security: Select to set ITP security on devices from those hosts  
specified within the IP range. If ITP security is not selected, any host on  
the network can access the TAOS enabled Spectra 12000 library.  
[2] Add secured IP range: If you have set ITP security, use this option to add a  
secured IP range. If security is turned on, the Spectra 12000 library will  
only respond to hosts in the secured IP address range(s).  
[3] Delete secured IP range: Use this option to delete a secured IP range.  
[4] Clear all secured IP ranges: Use this to clear all IP ranges you have secured.  
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[?] Help: Displays help for this menu.  
[Esc] Returns you to the main menu  
TAOS NDMP Configuration  
To enable and configure TAOS NDMP, refer to Setting Up NDMP Enabled  
by TAOS on page 100.  
Enable Options  
The Options Enablement menu allows you to enable and disable paid  
options for Serverless Backup and NDMP Network Backup. To launch  
the Options Enablement menu, select 6.  
Figure 11-17 The Option Enablement menu.  
Contact Spectra Logic with the identifier of the device, as displayed on  
this page, to obtain an option code value that will enable options for this  
device.  
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[1] Change option code: Enter the option code from Spectra Logic to enable  
options.  
[?] Help: Displays help for this menu.  
[Esc] Returns you to the main menu  
Save Changes  
Select 7to save all changes made during the configuration session.  
Discard Changes  
Select 8to discard all changes made during the configuration session.  
Reboot  
Select 9to reboot. This is highly recommended after all changes and is  
the only way to make sure user options are congruous with operational  
variables.  
Help  
Select ?to display help for the menu.  
Exit  
Tap the Esc button to escape from any menu.  
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Glossary of Terms  
10BaseT  
100BaseT  
AIT  
10-Mbps baseband Ethernet specification using two  
pairs of twisted-pair cabling, one pair for transmitting  
data and the other for receiving data. 10BaseT has a  
distance limit of approximately 328 feet or 100 meters  
(see Ethernet).  
100-Mbps baseband Fast Ethernet specification using  
UTP wiring. 100BaseT link pulses contain more  
information than those used in 10BaseT (see Ethernet).  
Advanced Intelligent Tape. Sony tape drive products  
featuring different capacities and transfer rates: AIT-1–  
35 GB native capacity, 3 MB/s transfer rate; AIT-2–50  
GB native capacity, 6 MB/s data transfer rate; AIT-3–  
100 GB native capacity, 12 MB/s data transfer rate.  
AME  
Advanced Metal Evaporated. A type of Sony data tapes  
that use a process which allows larger amounts of tape  
to be stored in smaller cartridges and maximizes data,  
while increasing reliability.  
Bus  
When referring to a computer system, a bus is a  
collection of wires through which data is transmitted  
from one part of a computer to another.  
CAN  
Controller Area Network. The internal bus system on  
which the library is controlled.  
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CoD  
A capacity on demand feature of Spectra Logic libraries  
that allows the user to purchase additional storage  
capacity instantaneously.  
Controller  
DHCP  
The controller is the QIP assigned to control each  
partition. See also, QIP and Partition.  
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. An Ethernet  
protocol used in heterogeneous networks.  
E-QIP  
Ethernet Quad Interface Processor. A type of QIP used  
to control the library over an Ethernet interface  
connection.  
ECC  
Error correction code.  
E/EPort  
Entry/Exit Port. The port through which you insert and  
remove data tape cartridges into your Spectra 12000 or  
Spectra 64000 libraries.  
Ethernet  
F-QIP  
Ethernet uses a bus or star topology and supports data  
transfer rates of 10 Mbps and is one of the most widely  
implemented LAN standards. (See Mbps, and GIG E.)  
Fibre Channel Quad Interface Processor. A type of QIP  
used to control the library over a Fibre Channel  
interface connection.  
Fibre Channel Fibre Channel is a type of interface connection that  
uses optical and copper cables.  
Firmware  
Software embedded within library hardware. Firmware  
can be updated with the Library Controller (LC).  
GBIC  
Gigabit Interface Converter.  
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GCP  
See LC.  
GIG E  
Gigabit Ethernet. The latest version of Ethernet,  
supporting data transfer rates of 1 Gigabit per second.  
GUI  
Graphical User Interface. The GUI for the Spectra  
12000 library and the Spectra 64000 library is the  
Library Controller (LC).  
HBA  
Host  
Host Bus Adaptor.  
The computer system to which your library is  
connected.  
HVD  
High Voltage Differential. HVD is a type of interface  
connection.  
IP Address  
Internet Protocol address allows users to access their  
library remotely.  
I/O  
Input/Output.  
iSCSI  
Enables the transport of SCSI I/O traffic over standard  
IP networks, such as Gigabit Ethernet.  
ITP  
Internet Tape Protocol.  
L-QIP  
Low Voltage Differential Quad Interface Processor. A  
type of QIP used to control the library over an LVD  
SCSI connection.  
LAN  
LC  
Local Area Network. A computer network that spans a  
relatively small area.  
Library Controller. Formerly the Gator Control Panel  
(GCP).  
LCM  
Library Control Module. Formerly called Gator Entry  
Exit Controller (GEEC).  
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LED  
Light Emitting Diode. An electronic device that lights  
up when electricity is passed through it.  
Logical Library An independently operating subset of the physical  
library. The subset behaves as though it were its own  
physical library, using only drives and slots assigned to  
that logical library on its creation. Logical libraries are  
configured through the LC. See Partition.  
LUN  
LVD  
Logical Unit Number.  
Low Voltage Differential. LVD is a type of interface  
connection.  
MIC  
M2  
Memory In Cassette. Referring to a memory chip used  
in Sony AIT data tape cartridges.  
Mammoth 2 is a tape drive developed by Exabyte®  
Corporation. M2 has a native capacity of 60 GB and a  
12 MB/s native transfer rate.  
Mbps  
Megabits per second, a measure of data transfer speed.  
MB/sec  
Megabytes per second, a measure of data transfer  
speed.  
NAS  
Network Attached Storage. NAS is a type of network  
environment that uses a NAS device solely dedicated to  
file sharing. Storage is not an integral part of the server  
in a NAS environment. The server still processes the  
data, but the NAS device delivers the data to the user.  
A NAS device can exist outside the server in a Local  
Area Network (LAN).  
NDMP  
Network Data Management Protocol. Defines a  
common architecture for the way heterogeneous file  
servers on a network are backed up.  
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OS  
Operating System. An OS is used to run applications on  
your computer interface.  
Partition  
A process used to assign specific slot addresses and  
drives of the physical Spectra 12000 library or Spectra  
64000 library to one or more logical libraries.  
Physical Library The entire library, regardless of how it is viewed or  
used across the network (that is, it may be viewed as  
one or more logical, or virtual libraries). See also,  
Logical Library.  
QIP  
Quad Interface Processor. QIPs run independent  
logical libraries in a Spectra 12000 library or Spectra  
64000 library. QIPs are the controllers of the library  
partition.  
RLC  
Remote Library Controller. Remote management for the  
Spectra 12000 library and Spectra 64000 library. Using  
a specific IP address, the library can be accessed and  
run via the internet. Formerly Remote Gator Control  
Panel (RGCP).  
RGCP  
See RLC.  
S-QIP  
SAN  
HVD-SCSI Quad Interface Processor.  
Storage Area Network. A SAN is a network  
environment involving a high speed subnetwork  
allowing storage devices to be shared via a server.  
SCSI  
Small Computer System Interface. SCSI is an interface  
connection used to connect peripheral devices to  
computer systems.  
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SLS  
Shared Library Services™. A feature of Spectra Logic  
libraries that allows users to allocate the libraries  
resources across various platforms.  
TAOS™  
TAOS is a tape appliance operation system that shares  
tape backup resources among a large number of users.  
TAOS makes a tape drive or library accessible to users  
on a network. TAOS compatible devices are seen by  
systems with corresponding drivers as natively  
attached; all applications that work with your existing  
SCSI backup devices will work seamlessly with TAOS  
empowered devices. TAOS supports many popular  
operating systems backup and software applications.  
TDR  
UI  
Tape device roll-up, used in Silicon Graphics  
Incorporated (SGI) operating system.  
User Interface.  
Virtual Library See Logical Library.  
VXA  
A type of tape drive developed by Ecrix with a native  
capacity of 66 GB and a data transfer rate of 6 MB/sec.  
Windows  
Windows is a Mircrosoft operating system.  
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Index  
A
C
about  
cabling  
TAOS 66  
connecting Fibre Channel 33  
AC power 164  
warning 5  
connecting SCSI 32  
cautions and warnings 4  
checksums 134  
accessories  
purchasing 153  
air filter  
cleaning cartridge  
ordering 153  
replacing 142  
using 138  
air quality 30  
cleaning the AIT drive heads 139  
configuration  
AIT data cartridges 135  
drives 108  
ethernet 70, 177  
fibre 176  
B
F-QIP 56  
ITP security 72, 178  
NDMP 101  
bar code labels  
checksums 134  
custom sequences 154  
ordering information 153  
password 69, 175  
S-QIP 49  
TAOS ITP security 72, 178  
TAOS NDMP 101  
custom bar code labels 154  
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D
F
data cartridge  
Fibre Channel  
caring for 137  
cable requirements 157  
inserting and ejecting 116  
moving 120  
connecting cables 33  
troubleshooting 152  
fibre configuration 176  
filter clogging 30  
purchasing 153  
specifications 161  
write-protect tab 136  
data cartridge pack  
bulk loading 120  
ordering information 153  
storing 137  
F-QIP  
configuration 56  
configure controller screen 58  
viewing configuration 129  
device problems  
Fibre Channel 152  
SCSI 151  
G
drive  
Gator Control Panel  
tour 21  
adding 144  
checking drive status 121  
cleaning the drive heads 138  
configuring SCSI IDs 108  
MIC 135  
updating firmware 123  
I
specifications 162, 163  
installing TAOS ITP  
on Windows 2000 81  
on Windows NT 74  
ITP security 72, 178  
E
E/E  
cleaning the AIT drive heads 138  
using to insert/eject cartridges 116  
entry/exit port (see E/E) 19  
environmental parameters 30  
ethernet configuration 70, 177  
K
key  
ordering replacement 153  
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L
P
labels  
partition  
ordering bar code 153  
deleting 132  
partitioning the library 43  
password  
configuration 69, 175  
power  
requirements 164  
troubleshooting library 151  
purchasing  
ordering custom 154  
requirements for bar code 134  
LCM  
location 27, 36, 149  
library  
troubleshooting 151  
troubleshooting initialization 151  
logical library  
creating 45  
L-QIP  
additional accessories 153  
custom bar code labels 154  
location 27, 36, 149  
R
REC position on the tape 136  
recording and write-protecting 136  
requirements  
M
maintenance  
cleaning drive heads 138  
data cartridges 137  
MIC, memory in cassette 135  
Fibre Channel cable 157  
power 164  
SCSI cable 159  
terminator 160  
N
NDMP  
configuring 101  
no power 151  
O
operating environment 165  
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190 Spectra 12000 User Guide  
on Windows NT 74  
options enablement 179  
TAOS NDMP  
S
SAFE position on tape 136  
SCSI  
configuring 101  
tape  
cable requirements 159  
configure controller screen 51  
configuring drive SCSI IDs 108  
connecting the cables 32  
terminator requirements 160  
troubleshooting 151  
SLS  
caution 4  
MIC feature 135  
specifications 161  
terminator requirements 160  
transfer rate per drive 162, 163  
troubleshooting  
Fibre Channel 152  
partitioning the library 43  
specifications  
library initialization 151  
SCSI 151  
environmental 30  
operating environment 165  
power 164  
Spectra 64000 library 151  
tape 161  
U
Spectra 64000  
parts shipped with 31  
S-QIP  
use overview 27  
using the  
configuration 49  
AIT data cartridges 135  
location 27, 36, 149  
storing cartridges outside the library  
137  
W
warnings and cautions 4  
warranty 4  
T
Windows 2000  
TAOS  
overview 66  
TAOS ITP  
installing TAOS ITP 81  
Windows NT  
installing TAOS ITP 74  
write-protecting and recording 136  
configuration 72, 178  
enable options 179  
installation  
on Windows 2000 81  
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