Spectra 20K Library User Guide - Spectra Logic

P.N. 90920001 Revision B

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License 

You have acquired a Spectra 20K library that includes software owned or licensed by Spectra Logic from one 

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Any use of the Software, including but not limited to use on the Spectra 20K library, will constitute your 

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following rights to the Software: 

• You may use the Software only on the Spectra 20K library. 

• Not Fault Tolerant. The Software is not fault tolerant. Spectra Logic has independently determined how 

to use the Software in the Spectra 20K library, and suppliers have relied upon Spectra Logic to 

conduct sufficient testing to determine that the Software is suitable for such use. 

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• 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 20K 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. 

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Export Administration. You agree to comply with the EAR in the export or re-export of the Software: 

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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 

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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/. 

• Warranty All title and copyrights in and to Spectra Logic upgrade support firmware (the “Support 

Firmware”) are owned by Spectra Logic or its suppliers. The Support Firmware is copyrighted and is 

protected by copyright and international treaty provisions. Support Firmware may be a trade secret. In 

addition, Support Firmware may be protected by one or more Spectra Logic Patents. 

By accessing Spectra Logic upgrade support firmware (“Support Firmware”) from the Spectra Logic 

Web site, you warrant and represent that your business entity is currently under agreement with 

Spectra Logic under the Spectra Logic Hardware Support Agreement. Breach of the foregoing 

warranty may result in many claims, including but not limited to, breach of this Agreement, and 

infringement of copyrights, trade secrets and patents. 

Warranty 

The Spectra 12K, 20K, and 64K libraries are 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. 

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Note: 

Under any Warranty and Additional Service Option, if Spectra 

Logic forwards to Customer a library or part to replace a 

malfunctioning library or part, Customer will return the 

malfunctioning unit or part to Spectra Logic (using the RMA # 

provided) within five days of receipt of the replacement library/ 

part. If Customer does not return the malfunctioning library/part 

within five days (fob destination), Customer will pay for the unit/ 

part at the then-applicable list price and upon receipt of invoice 

from Spectra Logic. 

If Customer does not pay as provided herein and such nonpayment 

continues for 10 days after written notice, Spectra Logic 

may unilaterally void the warranty and pursue all available 

remedies. 

Warranty Information 

To view the Spectra Logic Warranty, go to: 

http://www.spectralogic.com/support/index.cfm/fuseaction/displayServiceOptions 

Package Firmware Support Process 

The support model for Spectra Logic firmware will be based on the father/grandfather 

scheme. This will be implemented as follows: 

Current Shipping Release Any issues found in the current release of firmware will be 

resolved either with a 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 an extremely compelling reason to avoid upgrading. Patches to 

firmware that is two releases prior to the current release may not supported or 

provided. 

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Updating Library Firmware and Drive Firmware 

To update library firmware, or tape drive firmware, go to Update Packages on page 

100. Or, go to: 

http://www.spectralogic.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=support.fw20K&CatID=265&P=249 

From here you can view the Firmware Update Procedure documentation for all Spectra 

Logic libraries. 

Firmware History 

To view the firmware history for the libraries, go to: 

http://www.spectralogic.com/support/index.cfm/fuseaction/displayFirmware12k_64k 

Warnings and Cautions 

Tapes 

Caution: Use only the data cartridges approved for use with the drives in 

the Spectra 20K library. Improper data cartridges can cause 

damage to the drives, library and cartridges. 

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 

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 

Spectra Logic Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 

License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

Package Firmware Support Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

Chapter 1. Introduction 11 

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

About the Spectra 20K Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 

Option Enablement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

Unpacking the Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 

Chapter 2. Partitioning and Configuring the Library 17 

Partitioning the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 

Configure the QIPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 

Configuring S-QIPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 

Configuring F-QIPS and G2 F-QIPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 

Configuring the G2 F-QIP for Serverless Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 

Configuring G2 E-QIPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 

Saving Ethernet Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 

Chapter 3. Configuring the Drives 51 

Configuring SCSI IDs and Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 

Drive Switches and Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 

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Chapter 4. Connecting the Spectra 20K Library 55 

Storage Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 

Connecting the Cables and Terminators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 

Turning the Library On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 

Chapter 5. The Library Controller 67 

The Library Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 

General Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 

Configuration Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 

Maintenance Toolbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 

Security Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 

Chapter 6. The General Toolbar 75 

General Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 

Robotics and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 

Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 

Media and Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 

Chapter 7. The Configuration Toolbar 85 

Partition Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 

Drive Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 

Controller Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 

System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 

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Chapter 8. The Maintenance Toolbar 97 

Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 

Update Packages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 

Traces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 

Chapter 9. The Security Toolbar 107 

Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 

Switch User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 

Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 

Chapter 10. Drive Use and Maintenance 115 

Bar Code Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 

Using AIT Data Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 

Cleaning the AIT Drive Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 

Chapter 11. Maintaining the Library 121 

Changing the Library Air Filters and Cleaning Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 

Adding Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 

Adding QIPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 

Troubleshooting the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 

Purchasing Certified Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 

Purchasing Additional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 

Enabling CoD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 

Package Firmware Support Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 

Appendix A. Fibre Channel Cable Requirements 137 

Fibre Channel Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 

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Appendix B. SCSI Cable and Terminator 

Requirements 139 

SCSI Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 

SCSI Terminator Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 

Appendix C. Specifications 141 

Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 

Operating Environment Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 

Shock and Vibration Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 

Sony AIT Tape Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 

Sony AIT-2 Tape Drive Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 

Sony AIT-3 Tape Drive Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 

Appendix D. Regulatory and Safety Standards 147 

Glossary of Terms 151 

Index 157 

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1 Introduction 

This guide is written for Spectra 20K participate library users and reviews the library’s 

installation and use. This chapter reviews: 

• About This Guide 

• About the Spectra 20K Library 

• Option Enablement 

• Unpacking the Library 

• Getting Started 

About This Guide 

This guide describes the configuration and operation of the Spectra 20K library, 

including troubleshooting information. 

Related Publications 

These publications are also available from Spectra Logic: 

• Release Notes: Spectra 12K, Spectra 20K, and Spectra 64K (P.N. 90910852): Provides 

last-minute information about the library. 

• Developer’s Guide: Spectra 12K, Spectra 20K, and Spectra 64K (P.N.90910850): 

Provides detailed information on a highly technical level. 

You can view these guides at Spectra Logic’s Web site: 


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Chapter 1. Introduction 

About the Spectra 20K Library 

Media 

(not visible) 

Entry/Exit 

Port 

Library 

Controller 

Door Lock 

Figure 1-1 Front view of the library. 

Front View 

On the front of the Spectra 20K library (Figure 1-1) you will find the following: 

Entry/Exit (E/E) ports Here you can insert and remove cartridges individually or using 

cartridge packs. Each pack holds up to 15 cartridges at a time. 

Media The Spectra 20K library can hold up to 200 cartridges. 

Library Controller (LC) The LC simplifies the library’s use and maintenance, and is used to 

make configuration changes to the library. For more information on the LC go to The 

Library Controller on page 67. 

Door Lock Use the key provided to unlock the door. 

Caution: Before using the key to unlock the door, unlock the solenoid 

through the LC. To do this go to Open/Close Door on page 94. 

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Back View 

Fan slot 

Drives 

(not visible) 

Power Supply 

AC Power 

Cable Socket 

LCM 

Network 

Cabling 

(F-QIP 

displayed) 

On/Off Switch 

Figure 1-2 Rear view of the library. 

On the back of the Spectra 20K library (Figure 1-2), you’ll find the following: 

Library Control Module The Library Control Module (LCM) is a multipurpose controller 

module with six primary functions. The six functions are to: 

• Interface with QIPs for the programming of logical libraries, drive configurations 

and controller configurations. 

• Control the Entry/Exit Port. 

• Issue diagnostics commands via the Diagnostics menu. 

• Control the front door locking solenoids. 

• Run the Library Controller interface program and provide outputs to the main 

display/touch screen. 

• Issue move commands. 

The LCM connects to the QIPs and robotics via the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus. 

Power Supply Provides power to the LCM, QIPs and Drives. 

AC Power Cable Socket Use the provided power cord when connecting to the power source. 

On/Off switch Turn on or turn off the library power here for a hard power cycle. 

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Note: 

You can perform a soft power cycle by pressing the reset button on 

the back of the LCM. 

QIP The Quad Interface Processors connect the library to a host using either Fibre 

Channel (F-QIP), High Voltage Differential SCSI (S-QIP), Low Voltage Differential SCSI 

(L-QIP), Ethernet (G2 E-QIP), or any combination of the above. 

The Spectra 20K library holds up to two QIPs. Each QIP can support up to four drives. 

Note: 

Spectra 20K library QIPs and drives are numbered from the 

bottom up. QIP 2, for example, would be the second QIP from the 

bottom. Drive 2 would also be the second drive from the bottom. 

QIP 1 supports drive slots 1-4 and QIP 2 supports drive slots 5-8. 

Option Enablement 

Spectra Logic libraries come equipped with an upgrade feature called Option 

Enablement. Option Enablement allows the user to add several functions to their 

library by simply entering an activation key into the Library Controller. 

CoD is a capacity on demand system that allows you to activate library storage 

capacity in increments as small as 15 slots, virtually instantaneously. Slots are keyactivated 

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. Those slots are not pre-loaded with tape cartridges. 

iSCSI is a feature that is included with every Gigabit Ethernet library that uses a 

G2 E-QIP. The iSCSI standard, as ratified by the IETF in January 2003, provides a 

guideline for supporting the various capabilities of the iSCSI protocol. There are 

features that are specified by the governing organization to be mandatory and other 

features that can be optional. Spectra Logic supports all required features of the iSCSI 

specification for target devices. 

The required features for iSCSI could be changed by the iSCSI governing organization. 

It is recommended to consult the Spectra 20K Library Release Notes for the latest 

information about the iSCSI features supported by Spectra Logic libraries. 

NDMP 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 

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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. This option is 

only available with the G2 E-QIP. 

Serverless Backup 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 CPU for other tasks. Additionally, now that there 

is one less device/step in the process, backup and restore performance is improved. 

This option is only available with the F-QIP. 

Remote Library Controller (RLC) allows for convenient, remote (off-site), Web-based 

access to your library. The RLC 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, NDMP and 

Serverless Backup) can be activated with the RLC. 

To add any of these functions to your library, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support 

at (800) 227-4637 or (303) 449-0160. You will need to know the serial number of your 

device (as displayed in the Hardware ID field after selecting the System icon) when 

you call. 

Or, go to the Spectra Logic Web site at: http://www.spectralogic.com for ordering 

information. 

Unpacking the Library 

Use the Spectra 20K Installation and Unpacking Guide (P.N. 90920002) to unpack and 

install the library. 

Caution: The library is heavy. Use extreme caution when unpacking and 

lifting the library. You will need more than two people to move 

and position the library. 

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The Spectra 20K library is shipped with the following items: 

• Spectra 20K Installation and Unpacking Guide 

• Spectra 20K Library User Guide (this guide) 

• One or more 15-slot cartridge packs, with covers 

•An AC power cord 

• A QIP or QIPs and drives, according to your specific configuration needs. 

Note: 

Go to: http://www.spectralogic.com to view the Spectra 20K 

Library Release Notes and get the most current updates and 

revisions to this manual 

Getting Started 

If your Spectra 20K library is already installed and configured, review Chapter 4: 

Connecting the Spectra 20K Library, on page 55. To configure and install the Spectra 

20K library, go to Chapter 2: Partitioning and Configuring the Library, on page 17. 

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2 Partitioning and Configuring the Library 

This chapter reviews: 

•Partitioning the Library 

•Configuring S-QIPs 

•Configuring F-QIPS and G2 F-QIPs 

•Configuring G2 E-QIPs

Partitioning the Library 

Chapter 2. Partitioning and Configuring the Library 

Note: 

You must be logged in as a Super User to select the configuration 

toolbar. If you have not changed the default users and logins, 

select the Switch Users icon in either the General toolbar, or the 

Security Toolbar. When the Switch User window displays, select 

the text field next to User Name, and type SU and then select OK. 

SU will appear in the User Name field. Leave the Password field 

blank, and select OK. You will now have access to all toolbars. 

Using Shared Library Services (SLS), the Spectra 20K library may be partitioned so it 

performs and looks like more than one library (up to a total of four libraries). Each 

logical library can be dedicated for a specific host or application. You will always need 

at least one partition in the library, even if you do not intend to have multiple 

partitions. 

A default SLS partition named Library 1 is set up when the library is shipped. The 

easiest way to create a partition for the library is to edit this default partition. 

To set up partitioning: 

1. On the Library Controller, select Toolbars, then select Configuration. The 

Configuration toolbar displays. 

2. Select the Partition icon on the Configuration toolbar. 

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3. The Shared Library Services screen displays a button for the entire library and a 

button for each configured partition (Figure 2-1). 

Figure 2-1 

Shared Library Services screen. 

Note: On a new library you will see a Total Library bar and a Library 1 

(default) bar. The Total Library bar cannot be edited or deleted. 

The Total Library bar displays the total possible inventory capacity 

and drive capacity of the library. It does not indicate the actual 

available capacity, or the actual number of drives. 

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4. To edit the default partition, select the partition and select Edit. Or, to create a 

new partition, select New. This displays the Partition Configuration window 

(Figure 2-2). 

Figure 2-2 

The Partition Configuration window. 

5. Create or edit a partition using the functions in this window: 

Name Tap the white space next to Name and enter a partition name using the virtual 

keyboard. 

Slots Select the +/- buttons to add/remove slots in increments of 15 up to 195, once 195 

is reached, an extra 5 slots will be added to make a total of 200 slots. When removing 

slots the first increment down from 200 will be 180 slots (15 minus the extra 5 slots). 

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 there are enough 

unassigned slots remaining for additional partitions that may need to be created. 

Controller/Drives Displays the controllers and drives in the current partition. 

Note: 

All drives on a bus must be allocated to the same partition, but all 

drive locations do not need to be populated. 

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•Add 

•Remove 

•Exports 

To add a drive, select a drive or pair of drives from the Available Drives Window 

and select Add. The drive or drives and any associated QIP controller bus will 

move to the This Partition box. 

To remove a drive or pair of drives, select the drive from the list in the This 

Partition box and select Remove. The drive or drives will move to the available 

list. 

Select the radio button under Exports to configure the associated QIP bus as 

having robotic control for a logical library. The radio button will be blue if the 

QIP bus exports, or gray if the QIP bus does not export. 

Note: 

When configuring the Spectra 20K 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 

blue Exports radio button indicates that this bus is the one that 

will be assigned to control robotics. 

When partitioning the 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 attached host bus. 

•Configure Controller/Configure Drives 

Import/Export 

You can configure both the controllers and drives using these buttons. Go to 

Configure the QIPs on page 23, or Configuring the Drives on page 51, for more 

information. 

•Enable Queued Unloads and Defer Queued Unloads 

Spectra Logic strongly recommends that you leave both of these checked. If you 

are going to have multiple partitions, you are required to enable queued 

unloads on all partitions. Queued unloads allow the library to share the EE 

resource and also allow the host software to eject more tapes than a single EE 

pack holds. 

When Enable Queued Unloads is checked, your library responds immediately to 

the host software that an eject was successful. 

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Other Features 

•DVCID 

If all EE 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 EE slots become available. This is different when 

Defer Queued Unloads is checked. 

When Defer Queued Unloads is checked, the library waits until you have tapped 

the Eject Queued Tapes button in the Inventory screen before moving the 

cartridges you have ejected to the EE port. 

Check this box to have the exporting library always return device identifiers, if 

available, when a read element status command is performed. The read element 

status will return device identifiers, regardless of what the software chooses, 

using SCSI-3 standards. The library will not be in SCSI-3 mode entirely; only the 

read element status return will be in SCSI-3 mode. When the box is left 

unchecked, the exporting library will return device identifiers using SCSI-2 

standard. Checking or un-checking the DVCID box helps ensure software and 

hardware compatibility with SCSI-2 or SCSI-3 devices. 

•Open Loop Moves 

Select Open Loop Moves if you do not want the library to confirm the drive is 

functional and ready before the move returns. Open loop assumes the drive is 

functional and ready and returns immediately. Open loop may speed up the 

process for moves to a drive, but it may miss possible recoverable errors. 

Previous firmware used a closed loop to confirm the drives status. 

Note: 

The library automatically performs and stores an element status on 

power-up, and each time the front door is opened and closed. 

Element status information is also updated whenever the tape 

picker moves media from one element to another. 

Emulation This can be used to change what the library reports in response to a SCSI 

INQUIRY command. The default is SPECTRA GATOR, which is recognized by most 

software packages. This should only be changed if your software package does not 

recognize SPECTRA GATOR as a valid response. 

Emulation does not affect the performance of the library in any way—it merely 

changes how the library presents itself to the host and software. 

Save and Cancel Select Save to save any changes you have made, or Cancel to exit without 

saving any changes. Saving the partition may take one to two minutes. 

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Configure the QIPs 

Now that the partition has been created you will need to configure the QIPs. 

From the Shared Library Services in the This Partition box, select the controller you 

would like to configure by tapping either the controller or drive. Once the line is 

selected, select Configure Controller, the Controller Configuration screen will display 

(Figure 2-3). 

Figure 2-3 The Controller Configuration screen. 

Procedure Notes 

•To configure an S-QIP, go to Configuring S-QIPs on page 24. You will then need to 

configure any drives assigned in Configuring the Drives on page 51. 

•To configure an F-QIP or G2 F-QIP, go to Configuring F-QIPS and G2 F-QIPs on 

page 26. You will then need to configure any drives assigned in Configuring the 

Drives on page 51. 

•To configure a G2 E-QIP, go to Configuring G2 E-QIPs on page 33. You will then 

need to configure any drives assigned in Configuring the Drives on page 51. 

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Configuring S-QIPs 


Once the Configure Controller button has been selected, the S-QIP Controller 

Configuration window displays (Figure 2-4). 

On S-QIPs that export a library, that S-QIP uses two SCSI busses, and each bus must 

have a SCSI ID unique to that SCSI bus. 

If you only have one partition, you only need a SCSI ID for one SCSI bus (one port on 

one controller). 

Note: 

Each S-QIP bus must have an ID unique to that bus. This allows 

the S-QIP to initiate commands to the drive. 

Figure 2-4 

The S-QIP Controller Configuration window. 

In the S-QIP Controller Configuration window you can set the SCSI ID: 

Note: 

In the example above, the library exported on Library A indicates 

that robotic control is on port A the robotic control for 

this logical library will be SCSI ID 14. 

SCSI ID Use the +/- buttons to set the SCSI ID of the controller for either Port B or 

Port A. 

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Note: 

You can also use the Controller Configuration screen to configure 

the S-QIPs. Go to Controller Configuration on page 88, for more 

information. 

Select Save to return to the Partition Configuration screen then, go to Configuring the 

Drives on page 51, to complete the configuration procedure. 

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Configuring F-QIPS and G2 F-QIPs 

Note: 

Fibre Channel QIPs for the Spectra 20K library come in two 

versions. The F-QIP, which is a 1 GB version compatible with 2 

GB, and the G2 F-QIP, a 2 GB version that is also supports 1GB 

speeds. While there are differences between the two versions, the 

process for configuring them is the same. For simplification 

purposes, the configuration steps for both of these types of QIPs 

are unified and designated as F-QIP/G2 F-QIP configuration. 

Once the Configure Controller button has been selected, the Controller Configuration 

window displays (Figure 2-5). 

Figure 2-5 The Controller Configuration window. 

In the Configure Controller window, you can implement the following options: 

Port A and Port B 

The ports refer to Fibre Channel connections on the back of the F-QIP/G2 F-QIP. Port 

A is the bottom connection and Port B is the top connection. These ports are 

independent and are configured individually. 

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Use Soft Address Soft Address enabled is the default. Otherwise, disable Soft Address and 

use the +/- buttons to configure desired Hard Address. 

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 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. 

Disable Fabric Select this box to have the F-QIP/G2 F-QIP switch login as a loop (WL or L 

port). 

Disable Initiator: This option should be enabled for Serverless Backup. Otherwise, this 

option should be disabled, unless your environment is able to handle multiple fibre 

initiators on the same loop. 

Target Visibility 

Following are two models of possible Target Visibility configurations. The first is a 

Failover QIP configuration the second is Split QIP configuration. 

Note: 

It is recommended to only check drives that are present. Selecting 

a check next to a blank drive slot will cause that LUN to report a 

defective drive to the host. 

Serverless Backup 

Enable Serverless Backup for either Port A or Port B. Go to Configuring the G2 F-QIP 

for Serverless Backup on page 30 for more information. 

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Failover G2 F- QIP/F-QIP Configuration Example 

Figure 2-6 

Failover QIP Configuration. 

In the above example, the following devices will be visible out of Port A (bottom 

connector) of the F-QIP/G2 F-QIP: 

Library 1 (robotic control) 

Drive 1 

Drive 2 

Drive 3 

Drive 4 

The following devices will be visible out of Port B (top connector) of the F-QIP/ G2 F- 

QIP: 


Drive 1 

Drive 2 

Drive 3 

Drive 4 

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Split G2 F- QIP/F-QIP Configuration Example 

Figure 2-7 Split QIP Configuration. 


connector) of the F-QIP/G2 F-QIP: 


Drive 1 

Drive 2 

The following devices will be visible out of Port B (top connector) of the F-QIP/ G2 F- 

QIP: 


Drive 3 

Drive 4 

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Configuring the G2 F-QIP for Serverless Backup 

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. Go to 

Configuring the G2 F-QIP for Serverless Backup on page 30, to configure the F-QIP for 

serverless backup. 

Setup of Serverless Backup requires the following steps: 

•Enabling Serverless Backup 

•Serverless Backup F-QIP Setup 

Enabling Serverless Backup 

1. Select Toolbars, then Configuration. 

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2. Select System. The System Configuration screen displays. 

Figure 2-8 

The System Configuration screen. 

3. 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 Hardware ID field, to obtain the activation key. 

4. Select the blank field to the right of Submit Key. 

5. A virtual keyboard displays. Enter the key. 

6. Select OK on the virtual keyboard. 

7. Select Submit Key. 

8. The new key will appear in the Option Enablement field. 

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. From the Configuration toolbar, select Partitions. When the Partition 

Configuration screen displays, select the appropriate partition from the dropdown 

menu. 

2. Select the F-QIP to be enabled with Serverless Backup from the Controllers/ 

Drives section, and then select Configure Controller. The F-QIP Controller 


Figure 2-9 

The F-QIP Controller Configuration window. 

3. Selecting the box next to Port A Serverless Backup or Port B Serverless Backup 

will automatically uncheck Disable Initiator for that port. When components are 

selected for Serverless Backup architecture, those devices require the ability to 

initiate commands on the configured port. 

You can also use the Controller Configuration screen to configure the QIPs. Go to 

Controller Configuration on page 88, for more information. 

Go to Configuring the Drives on page 51 to complete the configuration procedure. 

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Configuring G2 E-QIPs 


Once the Configure Controller button has been selected for a G2 E-QIP, the E-QIP 

Controller Configuration window displays (Figure 2-10). 

Figure 2-10 

The E-QIP Configuration window. 

You can implement the following options: 

Port A and Port B 

These ports refer to the Ethernet connections on the back of the G2 E-QIP. Port A is the 

bottom connector and Port B is the top connector. These ports are physically separate 

but users should consult the Release Notes for details of the interaction between the 

two ports. 

The E-QIP Controller Configuration screen allows the configuration of the Hostname, 

IP Address, Network Mask, Gateway and WINS server. The User Name and the 

Password fields have meaning within the Ethernet protocols (iSCSI or NDMP). The 

Hostname is static, but the rest of the IP parameters can be retrieved from a DHCP 

server by checking the Use DHCP box. 

Hostname: The name for the IP interface. This is used by DHCP, and other 

communications for name resolution. The hostname should be less than 20 characters 

to support DHCP naming conventions. 

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IP Addressing for Port A and Port B Enter the IP address, network mask, and gateway to have 

the G2 E-QIP use a static IP address. Valid data must be entered for both ports, 

regardless if both are connected. 

If both ports are utilized, each port must be on a separate subnet (see example below). 

You will be prevented from assigning a common subnet through the Library Controller 

(LC) panel. 

Correct Port A Port B 

10.0.0.100 10.0.1.100 

Incorrect Port A Port B 

10.0.0.100 10.0.0.200 

Note: 

The G2 E-QIP will accept standard Class A, B, and C addresses 

only. 

When configuring each port keep in mind the following guidelines: 

•Use a static IP address. – Highly recommended. Backup applications might fail and 

need to be re-configured if the IP address gets changed. 

•Using DHCP. - If DHCP is used, see notes below, set IP address to no expiration. 

Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask must also be set properly. 

Correct Port A Subnet Mask Port B Subnet Mask 

10.0.0.100 255.255.255.0 10.0.1.100 255.255.255.0 

Incorrect Port A Subnet Mask Port B Subnet Mask 

10.0.0.100 255.255.0.0 10.0.1.100 255.255.0.0 

Gateway A gateway can be used to route to other subnets on port A only. Port B will 

only resolve local subnet addresses. You will not be able to set a gateway for Port B. To 

disable the gateway set the value to 0.0.0.0. 

User Name and Password Enter a user name and password to be used when devices try to 

gain access to the G2 E-QIP and drives. The user name and password will be used as 

the NDMP/ISCSI/authentication. 

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Use DHCP Select Use DHCP, if you want the G2 E-QIP to use DHCP instead of a static 

ethernet configuration. If DHCP is disabled, you must provide a static IP address. 

It is required that the DHCP server be accessible whenever the G2 E-QIP is initializing. 

The G2 E-QIP must be able to successfully obtain an IP address when initializing. 

Note: 

If DHCP is used, the IP address should never expire. The DHCP 

servers should be configured to supply an IP address that will 

never change. 

Use WINS Select Use WINS to enable WINS on the G2 E-QIP. When you select WINS, the 

WINS Server text box will allow you to enter the server IP address. 

Using WINS. WINS is used to be able to address the library or QIP by the hostname 

instead of the IP address. The library only will attempt to communicate and register the 

hostname with the WINS server during start-up. If the WINS server is not available or 

unreachable at that time the hostname will not get registered but the library or QIP 

will still be able to function on the network. 

WINS Server IP address for the primary WINS server. 

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Target Visibility 

If multiple hosts are configured to access the same set of drives, access to those drives 

must be restricted/managed through the backup software (Figure 2-11). 

o 

Figure 2-11 

Target Visibility Configuration screen. 

Notes on Running in DHCP/WINS/DNS and iSNS Environments 

Use of any of these options requires communication to an external server over the 

network. If this server is unavailable or cannot be reached at the library power up time 

the library or QIP will need to be reset after the server becomes ready. 

Using DHCP. DHCP provides all the Ethernet set up information necessary to 

communicate on a particular network. An external server on the network provides the 

Ethernet set up information to the library. If the DHCP server is not present or cannot 

be reached at the time of library power up the library will not be able to communicate 

with any host on the network. On power up the library will search for a DHCP server 

only for about 3 minutes. If none is found the library or QIP will need to be reset in 

order to re-initiate the DHCP server scan. The Spectra 2K has this option enabled by 

default. 

Using iSNS. The name service for iSCSI is iSNS. The iSNS server maintains a list of iSCSI 

target names for the devices on the network. The library or QIP will register the names 

of the devices, attached to it, with the iSNS server. The list of iSCSI devices on the 

network is made available to initiators for the purpose of establishing a connection. 

Once the library or QIP iSCSI targets are registered with the iSNS server, the iSNS 

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option should not be disabled. To disable the iSNS option first, de-register the target 

devices from the iSNS server, and then turn off the iSNS option on the library or QIP. 

The order of events is important when enabling or disabling iSNS: 

1. Configure the Ethernet parameters using the LC. 

2. Prepare iSNS server for device registration. 

3. Connect the QIP to the iSNS server. 

4. Enable iSNS option on QIP. 

5. Reboot the QIP. 

Note: 

All library Ethernet parameters need to be configured prior to 

registering with the iSNS server. Once the Ethernet parameters 

have been configured, it is then okay to enable iSNS and reboot 

the QIP. 

If you registered your library with iSNS first, you can correct the 

problem in either of the following two ways: 

• By stopping the iSNS service. To do this, remove the files 

MSISNS1.DAT and MSISNS0.DAT from the \\WINNT directory 

(on 2000). Then restart the iSNS service. 

• Or, reboot the iSNS server. 

Following are two models of possible Target Visibility configurations. The first is a 

Failover QIP configuration the second is Split QIP configuration. 

Note: 

It is recommended to only check drives that are present. Selecting 

a check next to a blank drive slot will cause that LUN to report a 

defective drive to the host. 

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Options Select the Options button for each port, if you want to configure the port for 

NDMP, or iSCSI. Select the Option, and then select Configure (Figure 2-12). Each port 

will be configured separately. 

Figure 2-12 

Window. 

Controller Options 

Note: 

You can only run one protocol per port. 

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Failover G2 E-QIP Configuration Example 

Figure 2-13 

Failover QIP Configuration. 


connector) of the G2 E-QIP: 


Drive 1 

Drive 2 

Drive 3 

Drive 4 

The following devices will be visible out of Port B (top connector) of G2 E-QIP: 


Drive 1 

Drive 2 

Drive 3 

Drive 4 

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Split G2 E-QIP Configuration Example 


connector) of the G2 E-QIP: 


Drive 1 

Drive 2 

The following devices will be visible out of Port B (top connector) of the 

G2 E-QIP: 

Sharing Tape Devices 

Figure 2-14 Split QIP Configuration. 


Drive 3 

Drive 4 

NDMP and iSCSI both allow a set of tape resources to be shared between multiple 

hosts. 

Caution: Care must be taken to ensure that multiple requests are not 

being sent to the same tape drive at the same time. 

With 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 these 

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requests are routed through a single backup server. This server 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 NDMP 

functionality is also password protected—any host or application wishing to utilize the 

library must authenticate themselves with the correct username and password. 

With iSCSI, there may be many backup applications on many hosts, all responsible for 

managing their own access to the tape drives. In this type of environment, the G2 E- 

QIP looks like a locally attached resource to each configured host. Each host is 

unaware that other hosts are sharing the same tape resources. 

There are several ways to manage resource contention with iSCSI. First, the tape drives 

attached to the G2 E-QIP will only be visible to hosts where the individual devices are 

installed. Next, devices that are shared among multiple servers can be locked during 

use by a backup application utilizing the SCSI Reserve/Release commands. 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. 

Configuring iSCSI 

Figure 2-15 

The iSCSI configuration window. 

The following parameters should be configured to match the capabilities of the iSCSI 

initiators that are connecting to the tape and library devices. 

Listen Port The default iSCSI port number is 3260. This is the IANA assigned port for 

iSCSI and should not be modified under normal conditions. 

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None Select none if you do not wish to have an authentication method enabled. 

CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication protocol. Authentication uses MD5 

encrypted passwords and username. The username and password for CHAP is set in 

the G2 EQIP controller configuration page. 

SRP Secure Remote Password is a strong password authentication protocol that does not 

expose passwords to either passive or active network intruders and it stores passwords 

in a non-plaintext one-way hash on the server. 

CRC 32 Cyclic Redundancy Check, a technique for detecting data transmission errors. 

Note: 

Enabling CRC-32 will have an impact on performance. 

Use iSNS Enables the Internet Storage Name Service protocol. The default listen port for 

iSNS is 3205. 

iSNS Server Address Enter IP address of iSNS Server. 

iSNS Port The default port is 3205. 

OK/Cancel Select OK to hold changes and go back to the G2 E-QIP screen, or select 

cancel to clear changes. 

Go to Saving Ethernet Parameters on page 46 to Save changes. 

Displaying iSCSI Target Names 

The names of the targets attached to the G2 E-QIP can be displayed through a 

Diagnostic utility. The names are different for the NDMP and iSCSI protocols. 

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1. To display the device names for the enabled Ethernet protocol, from the 

Maintenance Toolbar, select Diagnostics. The Library Diagnostics screen 

displays: 

Figure 2-16 

The Library Diagnostics screen. 

2. Select the Get QIP Device Names from the Available Tests list and select Select 

Diagnostic. The Diagnostics Configuration Parameters window displays. 

Figure 2-17 

The Diagnostic Configuration window. 

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3. Select the Controller Number of the G2 E-QIP for the device names you want to 

display, and select Run. The device/target names will be displayed for each 

device: 

Figure 2-18 The Get QIP Device Names window. 

Configuring NDMP 

NDMP 

NDMP is an optional feature that can be purchased and enabled with an activation key. 

NDMP includes an NDMP agent built directly into the G2 E-QIP, so that networkattached 

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 and written to tape— 

passes directly from the NAS device to the tape drives, without detouring through the 

backup server. 

The G2 E-QIP supports Version 2 and Version 3 of NDMP. 

Username and Password 

When configuring an NDMP backup application it will be necessary to set a username 

and password for each NDMP server. The username and password for the G2 E-QIP is 

set in the Ethernet parameter screen on the LC panel. 

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Using NDMP with Second Library on G2 E-QIP 

The libraries under the NDMP agent are described as follow: 

Device Name BUS Target LUN 

Library0_0 0 0 0 

Library3_0 0 3 0 

If you are using NDMP, select NDMP from the Controller Options window and then 

select Configure, the NDMP configuration window displays (Figure 2-19). 

Figure 2-19 

screen. 

NDMP Configuration password 

Configure NDMP using this window: 

Listen Port The port number should match the backup application. The default port for 

NDMP is 10000. 

Authentication Method The authentication method should match the backup application. 

MD5 is always enabled. Clear Text can also be selected. 

Save/Cancel Select Save to hold changes and go back to the G2 E-QIP screen, or select 

cancel to clear changes. 

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Saving Ethernet Parameters 

Before any configuration changes can take effect it is necessary to reset the G2 E-QIP 

board. This can be accomplished through the Library Controller. Configuration changes 

that require a reset include: 

•When any Ethernet parameter is changed. 

•When an Ethernet protocol is enabled or disabled. 

•When a library partition is modified. 

•When any protocol configuration parameter is changed. 

•When any port mapping or target visibility is changed. 

Reset the G2 E-QIP 

To reset the G2 E-QIP follow the following procedure: 

1. From the Maintenance Toolbar select Diagnostic (Figure 2-20). 

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Figure 2-20 The Library Diagnostic seen. 

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2. Select the Advanced radio button to see the entire list of diagnostics 

(Figure 2-21). 

Figure 2-21 

tests. 

The Library Diagnostic screen with Reset Controller selected in the Advanced available 

Note: 

Running some tests within the advanced diagnostics may have 

negative effects on the library and your configuration. Please run 

only the diagnostic tests noted in this procedure. 

3. Select Reset Controller from the diagnostic list. 

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4. Select the ... button to set the parameter (Figure 2-22). 

Figure 2-22 

The Diagnostics Configuration window for reset controller. 

5. To increment the controller number drag the button from left to right or bring 

up the Soft Keyboard (Figure 2-23). Select the controller number to reset that 

controller or select 0 to reset all controllers, then select OK. 

Figure 2-23 

The Quick Settings window. 

6. Select Run. 

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7. Click on Close to return to the previous menu. Repeat this procedure for any 

other QIPs that need to be reset (Figure 2-24). 

Figure 2-24 

The Reset Controller window. 

Compatibility with Gigabit Ethernet HBAs 

Caution: The D-Link models DGE-550SX and DGE-550T are not 

recommended for use with the G2 E-QIP. 

G2 E-QIP does not support forced link. 

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Chapter 3. Configuring the Drives 

3 Configuring the Drives 


•Configuring SCSI IDs and Emulation 

•Drive Switches and Presets 

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Configuring SCSI IDs and Emulation 

Note: 

Setting SCSI IDs applies to S-QIPs and L-QIPs only. F-QIP and 

G2 E-QIP drive IDs appear as LUNs of the controller ID, and 

cannot be modified. 

1. Select Partitions from the Configuration toolbar. 

2. When the Shared Library Services screen displays, select the partition that 

contains the drive you want to configure and tap Edit. The Partition 


Figure 3-1 

The Partition Configuration window. 

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3. Select the drive and then select Configure Drives. The Edit Drive Configuration 

window will display the drive you selected, as well as any other drive on the 

same bus (Figure 3-2). 

Figure 3-2 The Edit Drive Configuration window. 

4. Select the emulation or tap +/- under each drive to select its SCSI ID. 

Caution: The drive’s SCSI ID must be unique from the QIP bus, other 

drives on the QIP bus, and any device on the attached host bus. 

Drives should be on their own bus, and should never be on the 

same bus as disk devices that will be backing up to those drives. 

5. Select OK to save emulation and SCSI ID settings to the QIP and LCM board. The 

LC will save this information. Repeat this procedure for each drive. 

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Drive Switches and Presets 


Caution: If you need to set drive switches or drive presets manually, call 

Technical Support at (800) 227-4637 or (303) 449-0160. Or, visit 

the support Web site at: http://www.spectralogic.com/support 

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4 Connecting the Spectra 20K Library 


•Storage Management Options 

•Connecting the Cables and Terminators 

•Fibre Channel Cables 

•Ethernet Cables 

•Turning the Library On and Off

Chapter 4. Connecting the Spectra 20K Library 

Storage Management Options 

Direct Attached Storage (DAS) Environment 

Clients 

Servers 

SCSI or Fibre Channel 


Figure 4-1 

A SCSI or Fibre Channel library in a DAS environment. 

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Network Attached Storage (NAS) Environment 

Clients 

Server 

Filers 

Fibre Channel 

Switch 

Fibre Channel 


Figure 4-2 

A Fibre Channel library in a NAS environment. 

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Storage Area Network (SAN) Environment 

Clients 

Servers 

Fibre Channel 

Switch 

Fibre Channel Library 

Figure 4-3 

A Fibre Channel library in one type of SAN environment. 

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Storage Area Network (SAN) Environment 

LAN 

Servers 

Fibre Channel 

Switches 

Disk Arrays 

Fibre Channel Library 

Figure 4-4 

A Fibre Channel library in another type of SAN environment. 

Connecting the Cables and Terminators 

The library may be configured with either SCSI cables, Fibre Channel cables, Ethernet 

Cables, or any combination of the three, depending on the types of QIPs you have 

installed. Use the appropriate section or sections to attach the SCSI, Fibre Channel, or 

Ethernet cables. 

SCSI Cables 

After you have configured the library and prepared it for operation, you are ready to 

connect the library to the host bus. 

There are four 68-pin micro-SCSI connectors per S-QIP or L-QIP on the rear panel. The 

SCSI connectors are labeled Port A, and Port B. One port is terminated and one port 

connects to the host bus. 

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To attach SCSI connections between the library and the host: 

1. Make sure the QIPs are completely seated. If the QIPs are not installed, refer to 

the Spectra 20K Unpacking and Installation Guide. 

2. Cable each host adapter to a unique bus on the QIP or daisy-chain it to the next 

bus. 

By default there are two drives per SCSI bus. To run four drives off of one SCSI 

bus, Port A and Port B can be cabled together. However, best performance is 

achieved when there are no more than two AIT drives per SCSI bus. See the 

chart below for logical architecture information. 

Drives: 

S-QIP Back 

panels: 

S-QIP 2 (Top) 

S-QIP 1 (Bottom) 

Figure 4-5 

Logical architecture for the Spectra 20K library. 

Note: 

Daisy-chaining the ports will negatively affect drive performance 

with four AIT-3 drives on the same bus. 

3. Terminate each SCSI bus. 

Note: 

Terminate all SCSI buses at the output of the final SCSI device on 

the bus (see SCSI Terminator Requirements on page 140). The 

library and drives will perform best when they are the only devices 

on the bus. If there are other devices on the same SCSU bus, 

connect the library and drives as the last components on the bus. 

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4. Connect the AC power cord supplied with the library to the AC connector on the 

rear of the library. Connect the other end to a 110–volt AC outlet. 

5. Once you have properly terminated and connected all QIPs, go to Turning the 

Library On and Off on page 66 to power up the library. 

Fibre Channel Cables 


connect the library to a SAN, or directly to a Fibre HBA. 

Figure 4-6 

the library. 

The F-QIP in 

There are two Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) ports per F-QIP on the rear panel to 

connect the library to the host systems. The GBIC ports are labeled Fibre Chnl A and 

Fibre Chnl B. 

The F-QIP provides two GBIC ports and the G2 F-QIP provides two SFP ports, on the 

rear panel, to connect the library to the host systems. The different GBIC and SFP 

types and corresponding cables and connectors are shown below. 

Contact your Spectra Logic representative for more information or about converting to 

a different connector type. 

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Cables and GBIC Connectors 

Figure 4-7 Optical 

cable for SC GBIC 

connector. 

Figure 4-8 Copper 

cable for HSSDC GBIC 

connector. 

Figure 4-9 SC GBIC connector. Figure 4-10 HSSDC GBIC connector. 

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Cables and SFP Connectors 

o 

Figure 4-11 

2 copper SFP. 

HSSDC- 

Figure 4-12 

Optical LC SFP. 

Figure 4-1 HSSDC-2 

copper cable. 

Figure 4-2 LC Optical 

Cable. 

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. 



3. Insert the GBICs or SFPs into the GBIC SFP ports on your library (and the host 

HBAs or switch ports, if necessary). 

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4. Insert the Fibre Channel cables into the GBIC SFP ports according to your 

configuration and network diagram. Refer to Partitioning and Configuring the 

Library on page 17 for more information on configuration. 


rear of the library. Connect the other end to an appropriate power source (see 

Power Requirements on page 141). 

6. After all of the QIPs are connected, go to Turning the Library On and Off on 

page 66 to power up the library. 

Ethernet Cables 

The G2 E-QIP provides two SFP ports, on the rear panel, to connect the library to the 

host systems. The ports are labeled Port A and Port B. 

The different SFP types and corresponding cables and connectors are shown below. 

Contact your Spectra Logic representative for more information or about converting to 

a different connector type. 


connect the library to the SAN. 

Figure 4-13 

The G2 E-QIP 

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o 

Figure 4-14 HSSDC-2 

copper SFP connector. 

Figure 4-15 

Optical LC SFPs. 

Figure 4-16 

Cable. 

LC Optical 

Figure 4-17 Copper 

Cable for HSSDC-2 SFP. 

To attach Ethernet connection between the library and the network: 



2. Attach the appropriate fibre optic cable to the Gigabit Ethernet port on the 

G2 E-QIP. 


rear of the library. Connect the other end to a 110–volt AC outlet. 

4. Once all of the QIPs are connected, go to Turning the Library On and Off on 

page 66 to power up the library. 

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Turning the Library On and Off 

The library power switch is in the lower left corner of the library’s rear panel 


Fan slot 

Drives 

(not visible) 

Power Supply 

AC Power 

Cable Socket 

LCM 

Network 

Cabling 

(F-QIP 

displayed) 

On/Off Switch 

Figure 4-18 

Rear view of the library. 

1. Turn the library on. 

2. The library will begin its initialization and the following should occur: 

The LCM will begin its initialization. 

The picker/robot will begin its initialization. 

The interior lights will come on, and the door lock will engage. 

Each of the installed QIPs and Drives will initialize. 

The Library Controller (LC) will indicate when the initialization is complete. 

3. Once the initialization process completes, go to The Library Controller on page 

67. 

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Chapter 5. The Library Controller 

5 The Library Controller 

This Chapter reviews: 

• The Library Controller 

• Toolbars 

The Library Controller 

Note: 

Use the stylus to navigate the LC. Touch the screen with the stylus 

to make a selection. The stylus is designed for safe use with the LC 

touchscreen. Store the stylus in the slot located on the top righthand 

corner of the LC. 

Caution: Do not use sharp objects to navigate the LC. Sharp objects can 

damage the screen. 

The Library Controller (LC) is designed to simplify library management. From the LC 

you can view the status of the library and all of its components using the General 

toolbar. You can configure the library partitions, QIPs and drives using the 

Configuration toolbar. Using the Maintenance toolbar you can trouble shoot the library 

and update package firmware. The Security toolbar allows you to set up unique users 

with different security levels. 

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Tour of the LC 

Toolbars 

IP Address 

and User 

Task Bar 

Figure 5-1 The LC (General Status screen shown). 

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. To see more about Users, go to Users on 

page 108. 

Task Bar 

The Task Bar contains the Message, Home, Inventory, and Help Log icons. 

Message 

Home 

Inventory 

Help 

Figure 5-2 Library Controller Task Bar. 

Message The Message icon, an exclamation point, will appear grey when no message is 

present; green when an information message is present; yellow when an error message 

is present; and red when a fatal message is present. Tap the icon to view message 

details. 

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Note: 

The message icon will not respond to a tap when the background 

is grey. 

Home Tap to display to the General Status screen. 

Inventory Tap to display the Inventory screen. 

Help Tap to display online help for the current screen. 

Toolbars 

The Toolbars menu, located in the top left corner of the LC will be present in every 

screen. Use the Toolbars menu to navigate the LC. 

To view all the toolbars, you must be logged in as a Super User. To do this, select the 

Switch User icon on the bottom of the General toolbar. If you have not previously 

configured security for library users the default super user shipped with the library is 

Username SU (no password). Select OK again, without entering any password (Figure 5- 

3). If this is not the first time using the library, use an appropriate super user username 

and password. 

Figure 5-3 The User Login screen, with username SU. 

You now have access to view all the library toolbars, and access to configure the 

library. The LC has multiple toolbars; the General toolbar displays by default. To access 

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all of the toolbars, and to select a toolbar, tap Toolbars, then select a specific toolbar 

from the pull-down menu. 

Figure 5-4 Toolbars 

pull-down menu. 

General Toolbar 

The General toolbar displays commonly used options, including: 

Inventory Shows transport locations: Use this to move tapes between slots, 

drives and the E/E port. Select the Inventory icon to access logical 

libraries, drives and slot inventory information. 

Status Shows information about robotics, drives and media elements. 

This is the default screen when the library is powered up, or the LC is 

reset. 

Hardware Shows the status of the library’s hardware components. 

Switch User This button allows a new user to log on in place of the 

previous user. 

To read more about the General Toolbar, see The General Toolbar on 

page 75. 

Figure 5-5 

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. Additionally, you can configure your library for 

iSCSI, NDMP, and Serverless Backup within this screen. 

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. 

Use this icon to remove or replace a QIP in case of problems. 

System This button accesses the System Configuration screen, which lets 

you set the date/time, enable key-activated options and configure 

SNMP and network settings. 

To read more about the Configuration Toolbar, go to The Configuration 

Toolbar on page 85. 

Figure 5-6 

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. 

Packages Displays the Package Update screen where the library 

component packages can be updated. 

Traces The traces button is used to help diagnose library problems by 

tracking the library’s activities. 

To read more about the Maintenance Toolbar, go to The Maintenance 

Toolbar on page 97. 

Figure 5-7 

Maintenance 

toolbar. 

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Security Toolbar 

Use the Security toolbar to configure, add, delete, and switch users: 

Users Use this button to access the security screen. This allows the user 

to set up unique users with different levels of access and delete users. 

Switch User This button allows a new user to log on in place of the 

previous user. 

Lock/Unlock This button locks the screen. To unlock the screen the user 

that locked the screen must enter their password. 

To read more about the Security Toolbar, go to The Security Toolbar on 

page 107. 

Figure 5-8 

Security 

toolbar. 

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Chapter 6. The General Toolbar 

6 The General Toolbar 


•General Status Screen 

•Robotics and Hardware 

•Drives 

•Media and Inventory 

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General Status Screen 

The General Status screen shows details about the library’s robotics, its drives, and its 

media (Figure 6-1). 

Figure 6-1 

The General Status screen. 

Select the Status icon from the General toolbar to view the General Status screen, or 

select the house icon at the bottom right to view the General Status screen from any 

screen location. 

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Robotics and Hardware 


Select the Robotics bar or Hardware, to view the Hardware Status screen. In this screen 

you can view the status of the library’s Entry/Exit Port, Power Supplies, Fans, Statistics, 

Mechanical, and System Temperature (Figure 6-2). 

Figure 6-2 The Hardware Status screen. 

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Drives 

Select the Drives icon to view the Drive Configuration screen. For more information on 

the Drive configuration screen see, Drive Configuration on page 87. 

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Media and Inventory 

Use the Library Inventory screen to view information about media, and to insert/eject/ 

move media elements: 

To view the Inventory screen, select the Media bar on the General Status screen, or the 

Inventory button on the General toolbar, or the tape icon on the bottom of the screen. 

The Library Inventory screen displays (Figure 6-3). 

Figure 6-3 The Library Inventory screen. 

Total Library/Partition Selection The Total Library button located at the top right of the LC 

indicates that the Inventory screen is detailing the inventory for the total library. To 

detail the inventory for a selected partition, tap Total Inventory and select the desired 

partition from the drop-down menu. 

Note: 

You can not make inventory moves from the Total Library 

inventory screen. You must select a partition from the drop-down 

menu. 

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Sources A source location can be a tape slot, a drive slot or an E/E port slot where a tape 

is presently located. To select a particular type of source location, use the scroll-down 

menu located at the bottom of the column. 

Note: 

Sources can be sorted by location number, or by bar code number. 

Simply select Location or Barcode directly under Sources. 

Destinations A destination location can be a tape slot, a drive slot or an E/E port slot 

where a tape is not presently located. To select a particular type of source location, use 

the scroll-down menu located at the bottom of the column. 

Note: 

Destinations can be sorted by location number, or by bar code 

number. Simply select Location or Barcode directly under 

Destinations. 

Moves In the Moves section you can select Add Move, Delete Move, Clear All Moves, or 

Execute Moves. To initiate a move, highlight a source location from the Sources list and 

a destination location from the Destinations list. If you select Add Move, the move will 

be queued in the Moves window. Select Execute Move only when you are ready for the 

move to occur. If you do not want to queue a move, simply select Execute Moves. You 

may also select Delete Move to delete a highlighted move, or select Clear All Moves to 

clear the entire list. 

Open/Close EE Select Open/Close EE to import media into or export media from the library. 

When Open/Close EE is selected, a window will display asking to confirm either the 

opening or closing of the E/E port. 

Eject Queued Tapes 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. 

Otherwise, media ejected by the software will be automatically sent to the E/E port. 

Note: 

Spectra Logic recommends using the backup software to eject 

media. 

Mass Import/Export You can import or export media tapes large quantities of media quickly 

using the Mass Import/Export button. Select this button, and follow the on-screen 

instructions. 

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Inserting and Ejecting Cartridges 

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 cartridges and to eject backups for 

offsite and offline storage. 

Insert New Media 

1. Select Total Library in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to display the 

pull-down menu (Figure 6-4). 

Figure 6-4 

The Partitions 

pull-down menu. 

Note: 

At least one partition must be configured in order to move media. 

To configure partitions, go to Partitioning and Configuring the 

Library on page 17. 

2. Select the partition where you want to insert media. 

3. Select Open/Close EE. Follow the on screen instructions and confirm to open the 

E/E port. The E/E port will open. 

4. Insert media either one tape at a time, or by inserting a 15-slot cartridge pack. 

Note: 

For best results, use Spectra Logic Certified Media. To purchase 

Certified media, go to Purchasing Certified Media on page 131. 

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5. Once you have inserted media into the E/E port, select Open/Close EE port, and 

confirm to close the E/E port. The picker will read the bar coded media and 

then will display the information in the Library Inventory screen (Figure 6-5). 

Figure 6-5 

port. 

The Library Inventory screen with the LIBRARY 1 partition selected and tapes in the E/E 

6. You may insert media into the partition either individually or using the Mass 

Import/Export button. 

For Individual tapes: 

i. Select an individual tape from the source location, and then select a 

destination location for that tape. 

ii. Select Add Move, if you would like to queue that move. Or, Select 

Execute Move to immediately move the tape. 

For Mass Import: 

i. Select Mass Import/Export and follow the on-screen instructions. 

ii. The library will continue to load tapes into the partition until you 

are finished. 

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Eject Media 

Spectra Logic recommends using the 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. Otherwise, media ejected by the 

software will be automatically sent to the E/E port. 

1. Select Total Library in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to display the 

pull-down menu (Figure 6-6). 

Figure 6-6 

The Partitions pull-down menu. 

2. Select the partition where you want to eject media. 

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3. The partition information will display in the Library Inventory screen 

(Figure 6-7). 

Figure 6-7 The Library Inventory screen with the LIBRARY 1 partition selected and tapes in slots 1-15. 

4. You may eject media out of the partition either individually or using the Mass 

Import/Export button. 

For Individual tapes: 

i. Select an individual tape from the source location, and then select 

an E/E port destination location for that tape. 

ii. Select Add Move, if you would like to queue that move. Or, Select 

Execute Move to immediately move the tape. 

For Mass Export: 

i. Select Mass Import/Export and follow the on-screen instructions. 

ii. The library will continue to unload tapes from the partition until 

you are finished unloading tapes. 

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Chapter 7. The Configuration Toolbar 

7 The Configuration Toolbar 


• Partition Configuration 

• Drive Configuration 

• Controller Configuration 

• System Configuration 

Partition Configuration 

To add new, edit, or delete partitions, go to Partitioning and Configuring the Library 

on page 17. 

Resources 

In the Shared Library Services screen, you can view the partition resources: 

1. On the Library Controller, select Toolbars, then select Configuration. The 

Configuration toolbar displays. 

2. Select Partition from the Configuration toolbar. 

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3. From the Shared Library Services screen, select a partition, then select Resources. 

The Partition Resources screen displays (Figure 7-1). 

4. The Partition Resources screen displays, showing data about drive and 

controller cards, and their SCSI IDs. It also shows information about the 

magazines in use. 

To edit partitions, follow the instructions in Partitioning and Configuring the Library 

on page 17. 

Rebuild 

Figure 7-1 The Partition Resources window. 

Use the Rebuild button to rebuild your partitions from the information stored on the 

controllers. This will override the information stored on the LCM. 

Caution: Selecting Rebuild may result in library failure. If you believe that 

you need to rebuild your partitions, contact Spectra Logic 

Technical Support. 

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Drive Configuration 

Select Drive Config on the Configuration Toolbar, the Drive Configuration screen 

displays (Figure 7-2). 

The Drive Configuration screen displays the following information: 

• Drives detected by the library and physical location in the library (drive 1; drive 7). 

• The product ID of the device (SONY SDX-700). 

• Each drive’s firmware revision (1a46), serial number (1234567890), and SCSI IDs 

(0,1,2,3). 

• The QIP associated with each drive (fq1b1; fq1b0). 

• Drive emulation assigned to each drive (SONY SDX-500). 

• Buttons allowing you to scroll through more drives. 

• Buttons you can use to remove, replace, add, and configure the drives. (To 

configure a drive, select the drive and tap Configure.) 

• A button for drive details. 

Figure 7-2 The Drive Configuration screen. 

• A button to lock and unlock the door. 

To read more about Drive Configuration, go to Configuring the Drives on page 51. 

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Controller Configuration 

To view the Controller Configuration screen, tap the Controller icon on the 

Configuration Toolbar. This opens the Controller Configuration screen (Figure 7-3). 

Figure 7-3 The Controller Configuration screen. 

The Controller Configuration screen displays the following information: 

• Controllers detected by the library and physical location (in the example above, two 

QIPs are detected). 

• The SCSI ID settings for each bus. 

• Arrow buttons allowing you to scroll through more controllers. 

• Buttons you can use to configure, replace, or remove a controller. (To configure a 

controller, select the controller and tap Configure.) 

To read more about the Controller Configuration, see Configure the QIPs on page 23. 

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System Configuration 

Select System to access the System Configuration screen and access option enablement, 

network settings, mail configuration, date and time, temperature range, and Web server 

settings. You can also use this screen to Open/Close the door, Force the system door, 

and to Force the EE port. Select System from the Configuration toolbar. The System 

Configuration screen displays (Figure 7-4). 

Figure 7-4 The System Configuration screen. 

The System Configuration screen displays the following options. 

Option Enablement 

You can enable the following paid options: 

• CoD—For more information on capacity on demand, see Enabling CoD on page 

133. 

• NDMP—For more information, see Configuring G2 E-QIPs on page 33. 

• Serverless Backup—For more information, see Configuring F-QIPS and G2 F-QIPs 

on page 26. 

• Remote Library Controller—For more information, see RLC on page 14. 

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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 Hardware ID field, to 

obtain the activation key. 

1. Once you have the key, select the text field next to Submit Key. A virtual 

keyboard displays. 

2. Enter the key on the virtual keyboard and select OK. The key will appear in the 

text field. 

3. Select Submit Key. Your keyed option is now enabled. 

Network Settings 

SNMP 

Select SNMP to view the SNMP Configuration Screen (Figure 7-1). 

Figure 7-1 The SNMP Configuration screen. 

Use the SNMP Configuration screen to configure or specify where notifications, or 

traps, will be sent. 

Trap Destination Configuration You can view, edit, and delete trap destinations from this 

section. Select a destination to edit or delete it. If you want to add a destination, select 

the fields next to the Name and Address boxes and type in a new destination and 

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address. Tap the save button to commit any Trap Destination additions or 

modifications. 

Library Information In this section you can set the following options: 

• System Contact: This value maps to the system.4 (sysContact) object in the 

RFC1213-MIB (MIB-II). 

• System Location: This value maps to the system.6 (sysLocation) object in the 

RFC1213-MIB (MIB-II). 

• System Name: This value maps to the storageLibraryGroup.storageLibrary-Name 

object in the SNIA SML MIB. 

Note: 

The SNIA SML MIB has not yet been released for general use by 

SNIA. Spectra Logic will activate this MIB after SNIA releases it. 

Note: 

To download the MIB files, go to: ftp://ftp.spectralogic.com/pub/ 

gator/ 

From there, look for the files named: SPECTRALOGIC-GATOR- 

MIB-mi2, and SPECTRALOGIC-GLOBAL-REG-mi2 

Set Address 

Select Set Address to view the IP Settings window (Figure 7-5). 

Figure 7-5 The IP Settings window. 

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Select Use DHCP if your network provides IP addresses through DHCP, or enter the IP 

address, Subnet Mask and Gateway that you want the library to use. Select Save to save 

the changes. This will reboot the LCM to finalize the procedure. 

Note: 

Spectra Logic recommends a Static IP. You will need a static IP 

address of the library to access it via RLC. If you use DHCP, the 

library IP address may change, and you will need to look at the 

front panel to determine its IP address. 

Mail Configuration 

SMTP 

Select SMTP to view the SMTP configuration screen (Figure 7-6). 

Figure 7-6 The SMTP Configuration screen. 

The library can be configured to e-mail library messages, logs, and diagnostic results to 

specified e-mail recipients. 

Note: 

The library must be on the same network as the SMTP server. 

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Use the SMTP Configuration screen to set up recipients that will receive automatic 

e-mail notifications and other library information. 

This section displays the mail recipient addresses and details the types of messages 

that will be automatically mailed to the recipient. You can view recipients, add 

recipients, delete recipients, and edit recipients from this section. 

• To add a new recipient, tap the text fields next to the SMTP Server Address box, the 

To box, and the From box, and enter the appropriate information respectively. (The 

To and From boxes accept e-mail addresses.) You may then select the types of 

messages that will automatically be mailed to the recipient (informational, warning, 

error, and/or fatal). Select Add Recipient to save the new mail recipient. 

• To delete a recipient, select the recipient to be deleted, and then select Delete 

Recipient. 

• To Edit a recipient, select the recipient to be edited. The selected recipient 

information will be copied to the SMTP Server Address box, the To box, and the 

From box. From there you can edit the recipient. Select Edit Recipient and the 

recipient data will be updated. 

Date and Time 

Select the Set Time button to display the Set System Time window (Figure 7-7). 

Figure 7-7 The Set System Time window. 

Use the +/- buttons to set the correct Month, Day, Year, Hour, and Minutes. Select Save 

to save your changes, and then select OK when the system tells you the changes have 

been made. Or select Cancel to cancel the changes. 

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Temperature 

Select Set Range to set the temperature range for the library (Figure 7-8). 

Caution: The temperature range is set, by default, to the actual 

temperature tolerances for the library, media and tape drives. 

Changing these values so the maximum temperature is higher, or 

the minimum temperature is lower, could cause loss of data, 

damage to library components, or fatal error messages to be 

generated after one or more library components have been 

damaged. 

Use the Temperature Range window to set the minimum and maximum acceptable 

temperature range. Tap the text field next to Minimum or Maximum in either the 

Fahrenheit or Celsius box. Enter the desired temperature on the virtual keyboard and 

select OK. Once you have set the desired range, select Save. The library’s thermometer 

(located on the Hardware Status Screen) will now warn the user when the library is 

approaching either the minimum or maximum temperature. Also, the library will show 

a message in the task bar. The recommended minimum temperature is: 35° F (2° C). 

The recommended maximum temperature is: 86° F (30° C). 

Open/Close Door 

Figure 7-8 The Temperature Range window. 

Select this button to prepare the library to open the door. The LC will wait until any 

current operations are complete, then it will disengage the solenoid door latch, so you 

can open the door. You will need the library key to unlock and open the door after the 

solenoid is disengaged. 

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Force System Door 

Select this button to disengage the solenoid door latch immediately. The library will 

not wait for any current operations to complete. 

Caution: Using the Force System Door button may result in library and 

external application failure. 

Force E/E port 

Select this button to open the E/E port immediately. The library will not wait for any 

current operations to complete. 

Caution: Using the Force E/E Port button may result in library and external 

application failure. 

To open the E/E port and have the Library Controller wait until any current operations 

are complete, use the Open/Close button in the Library Inventory screen. For more 

information on the opening the E/E port, go to Media and Inventory on page 79. 

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Chapter 8. The Maintenance Toolbar 

8 The Maintenance Toolbar 

This chapter covers: 

•Diagnostics 

•Update Packages 

•Traces 

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Diagnostics 

Field service engineers use Advanced Diagnostics to identify the source of problems with 

the library. The Basic tests can be performed by the user as needed. However, if you 

believe that you need to run an Advanced diagnostic test, contact Spectra Logic 

Technical Support. 

Example: 

Basic Diagnostic Test: Calibrate Touch Screen 

If the Library Controller is working, but where the stylus touches the screen does not 

exactly correspond to where the arrow is located, you may need to calibrate the touch 

screen: 

1. Go to the Library Controller. Select Toolbars and then select the Maintenance 

toolbar. 

2. Select the Diagnostics icon in the Maintenance toolbar. The Library Diagnostics 

screen displays (Figure 8-1). 

Figure 8-1 The Library Diagnostics screen. 

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3. Select Calibrate Touch Screen, and then select Select Diagnostic. A brief 

description of the test will follow. Select Run, the Calibrate Touch Screen 

diagnostic will run. Follow the on screen instructions. 

4. Once the test is completed, the Library Controller touch screen will be 

calibrated. 

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Update Packages 

Updates to internal library software, using packages, are available from Spectra Logic. 

To view the minimum recommended package level, go to: 


1. Select Packages from the Maintenance toolbar. The Package Update screen 


Figure 8-2 The Package Update screen. 

2. Select Local Directory, then choose Select Location. All packages that exist on the 

local hard drive will display in the Packages window. 

Note: 

If the package version you wish to update to is not in the list, go to 

Accessing Packages from a Remote Server on page 101. 

3. Choose the most recent package file from the Packages window and choose 

Update Package. 

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Note: 

Package file names include the release date of each file. The most 

recent date will be the most recent package. 

4. Next, you will see a Package Detail screen. This screen shows the required 

updates to upgrade to this package. Choose to Update. 

5. Read the License Agreement and accept it to download the package. 

6. A message will read: Package Update Completed Successfully. Select Close. 

Note: 

If you have updated the LC OS then a message will inform you to 

manually reset the LCM to finish the upgrade process. Go to the 

back of the library and manually reset the LCM. All other 

components will automatically reboot. 

7. All library components are now at the latest package level. 

Note: 

When you update packages, 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. 

Accessing Packages from a Remote Server 

If you do not have the specific package file needed to update, you will need to access 

the file you need from the Spectra Logic server. 

Using a Remote Server is the easiest way to download package files. 

To do this: 

1. Select Use Remote Server in the File Locations section. 

2. Select Spectra Logic from the Package Servers list and then select Select Location. 

3. Go back to Step 2 on page 100, to complete the update procedure. 

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Accessing Packages 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, and most 

Unix and Linux operating systems have HTTPD or can use a free download such 

as Apache.) 

2. Create a /gator/download directory on the root/main drive of the Web server 

and copy the package 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/// 

gator/download. You should see a directory of files. 

4. Select Modify Server List. 

5. Use the virtual keyboard to enter the IP address of the new server and a name 

for the new server. 

6. Select Add Server. 

7. Tap Exit. 

8. Select Use Remote Server in the File Locations section. 

9. Select, Select Location. This will list all configured remote servers. 

10. Select the previously named server from the Package Servers list. 

11. Go back to Step 2 on page 100 to complete the update procedure. 

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Disk Packs 

If you prefer, you can update packages from floppy disks. Call Spectra Logic Technical 

Support at (800) 227-4637, or (303) 449-0160, to obtain a floppy disk set. You can also 

make your own floppy disk set from the Spectra Logic Web site: 

www.spectralogic.com/gator/download 

1. Insert the first disk of the most recent LC Package Disk Pack in the LCM and 

reset the LCM (Figure 8-1). Follow the on-screen directions (on the Front Panel) 

including removing the last disk and resetting the LCM. 

LCM disk drive 

LCM reset button 

Figure 8-1 Rear view of the library. 

2. The Library Controller Server will initialize and the LC Client will be started. 

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3. Select Toolbars and then select Maintenance from the drop down menu. Select 

Packages from the Maintenance toolbar. The Package Update screen displays 

(Figure 8-3). 

Figure 8-3 The Package Update screen. 

4. Select Local Directory server, and then choose Select Location. 

5. Select the latest package from the Package window, then select Update Package. 

6. Read the License Agreement and accept it to download the package. 

7. You will see a series of messages informing you that the LC is extracting each 

component. Next you will see a Package Detail screen. This screen shows you 

the required updates to upgrade to this package. Select Update. 

8. When you see the message: Package Update Completed Successfully, select 

Close. 

Note: 

If you have updated the LC OS then a message will inform you to 

manually reset the LCM to finish the upgrade process. Go to the 

back of the library and manually reset the LCM. All other 

components will automatically reboot. 

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9. All library components are now at the latest package level. 

Note: 

When you update packages, 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. 

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Traces 

Spectra Logic Technical Support uses the Traces icon to help diagnose problems the 

library may encounter. If you need to send traces to Spectra Logic Support, they will 

assist you on how to do so. Call (800) 227-4637, or (303) 449-0160. 

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Chapter 9. The Security Toolbar 

9 The Security Toolbar 


•Users 

•Switch User 

•Lock Screen 

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Users 

The LC has a security feature that allows for three types of users: 

•Super User (SU)—A Super User has control of all library functions. A Super User 

also controls who is allowed access to the library via the Library Users screen. 

•Administrator—An Administrator is allowed control of the library, but cannot control 

Library Users screen. 

•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. The 

Operator is the default setting. If the library is left idle the LCM will automatically 

change to Operator, if you were last logged in as someone with Administrator or 

Super User privileges. 

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 Add a User 

1. On the Library Controller, tap Toolbars and then tap Security. The Security 

toolbar displays. 

2. Tap Users to display the Library Users screen (Figure 9-1). 

Figure 9-1 

The Library Users screen. 

3. Select the type of user you want to create in the Group Permissions field. 

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4. Tap the text field 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 field. 

6. Tap the text field next to Password to display the virtual keyboard. 

7. 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. 

8. Tap the Add/Edit User arrow, the confirmation window will confirm that your 

security settings have been saved. Tap OK. 

9. The user name will now display in the Supported Users window. 

Note: 

If this is the first time using your library, the default super user 

setting is username SU with no password. You may want to edit 

theses default users so that they are password protected. Or, you 

can create an entirely new Super User or Administrator, and then 

delete the default users. The default Administrator is username 

administrator with no password. 

To Delete a User 

1. Tap the user name in the Supported Users field to select it. 

2. Tap Delete User. 

Note: 

You cannot delete the last User with Super User permissions listed 

in the Supported Users box. 

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Advanced Security Configuration 

Select the Advanced Security button; the Advanced Security Configuration window 


Figure 9-2 The Advanced Security 

Configuration window. 

Timeout 

In this section, you can configure the LC to timeout after the specified number of 

minutes. 

Once you specify the Timeout, you can configure the LC to either lock the screen, or 

log out the user once the specified Timeout time has elapsed. Select OK to apply the 

changes. 

Note: 

If Timeout is set to 0, the LC will not timeout. 

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Timeout Locks Screen 

If you configured the LC to Timeout Locks Screen, the LC will lock after the specified 

time and the window pictured below will display (Figure 9-3). 

Figure 9-3 The Locked Screen window. 

To Unlock the screen, tap the window and using the virtual keyboard, enter the 

password for the last user to log in (su is listed in this window). 

Note: 

If you are logged in as a Default User of any group, the will not 

lock. This is due to the fact that Default Users have no password. 

Timeout Logs Out User 

If you configured the LC to Timeout Logs Out User, the LC will log out the Current User, 

and the LC may be switched to an appropriate screen for the set Default User type. 

Note: 

The Current User name is identified on the toolbar located at the 

bottom left of the LC. If a Current User is logged out, the Default 

User type will be displayed here instead of the Current User name. 

Default User 

The LC will revert to the Default User when Timeout Logs Out User is selected and the 

specified Timeout time has elapsed. The LC will also revert to the Default User when 

the LC initializes. You can select the desired Default User type for these instances. 

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Switch User 

Select the Switch User icon to access the User Login window (Figure 9-4). 

Figure 9-4 The User Login window. 

Select the text field next to Username, and use the virtual keyboard to enter the 

username. Select OK on the virtual keyboard. Select the text field next to Password, 

and enter the password on the virtual keyboard. Select OK on the virtual keyboard, and 

then select OK in the User Login window. This will switch the user. 

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Lock Screen 

Select the lock screen button to lock the LC. To Unlock the screen, tap the window 

(Figure 9-5) and using the virtual keyboard, enter the password for the user that locked 

the screen. 

Figure 9-5 The Locked Screen window. 

Note: 

If you are logged in as a Default User of any group, the LC will not 

lock. This is due to the fact that Default Users have no password. 

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Chapter 10. Drive Use and Maintenance 

10 Drive Use and Maintenance 


•Bar Code Labels 

•Using AIT Data Cartridges 

•Write-Protecting and Recording 

•Storing and Caring for Cartridges Outside the Library 

•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 provided bar code labels are pre-approved for use 

with the 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 20K library accepts only bar code labels with a checksum character. 

Bar code labels allow the 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 

that the edge of the label is parallel to the edge of the cartridge as shown below. 

Note: 

Improperly or poorly installed labels can cause drive load/unload 

failures. 

Numbers 

Bars 

Figure 10-1 

Memory In Cassette (MIC) 

Bar code label on an AIT-2 cartridge. 

Read/Write protect switch 

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Top of the Cartridge Pack 

Cartridge Door 

Top of the AIT-2 

cartridge indicated 

by the clear plastic 

window 

Holes 

to the 

left 

Bar code label 

Bottom of the Cartridge Pack 

Figure 10-2 

Installing data cartridge into tape slot. 

Using AIT Data Cartridges 

The AIT-2 and AIT-3 data cartridges are the only cartridges 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 a 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 the tape straight out of the 

pack. 

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: 

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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 or 

erased. 

Storing and Caring for Cartridges Outside the Library 

Storing 

Follow these guidelines to store data cartridges in a pack outside the library. 

•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. 

•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 

Although cartridges are ruggedly built, they must be handled with care to preserve the 

data that they contain. Follow these guidelines for caring for the cartridges. 

•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. 

•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. 

•Keep the cartridge away from direct sunlight and heat sources, such as radiators and 

warm air ducts. 

•Keep the cartridge free of moisture. Do not wet or submerge a cartridge in liquid. 

•Avoid rapid temperature changes. 

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Cleaning the AIT Drive Heads 

The Sony AIT drives feature a built-in cleaning function to prevent and recover from 

head contamination. However, regular cleaning with approved Sony cleaning Media is 

required to keep the drives in ongoing working operation. 

Spectra logic recommends a cleaning interval of every 100 hours to start with. If you 

still receive drive read/write errors mid-way through this period, shorten the cleaning 

interval until no drive read/write errors (that are solved by cleaning) are encountered. 

To clean the drive heads manually: 

1. From the General Toolbar, tap Inventory, or from the General Status screen tap 

Media, or select the tape icon at the bottom of the screen. This brings up the 

Inventory screen. 

Figure 10-3 The Library Inventory screen. 

2. Select the Open/Close EE button. A window pops up asking What EE Action(s) 

should be performed? Select Open EE. This opens the EE door. 

3. Insert the cleaning cartridge in any available slot, taking note of the slot 

number. 

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should be performed? Select Close EE. This closes the EE door. 

5. Select the partition containing the drive(s) to be cleaned. 

6. Select Show EE Slots Only under sources, select Show Drives Only under 

Destinations. 

7. Select the slot which holds the cleaning cartridge under Sources. Then select the 

drive you wish to clean under Drives. 

8. Tap Move. The Confirm Move window displays: 

9. Tap Drive Clean. 

Figure 10-4 The Confirm Move window. 

10. 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. 

Note: 

If you are cleaning because a drive has started to generate read/ 

write errors, we recommend that you run through the cleaning 

process 2-3 times. If you are cleaning because the recommended 

interval has elapsed, one time is sufficient. 


should be performed? Select Open EE. This opens the EE door. 

12. Remove the cartridge. 


should be performed? Select Close EE. This closes the EE door. 

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Chapter 11. Maintaining the Library 

11 Maintaining the Library 


•Changing the Library Air Filters and Cleaning Fans 

•Adding Drives 

•Adding QIPs 

•Troubleshooting the Library 

•Purchasing Certified Media 

•Purchasing Custom Bar Code Label Sequences 

•Purchasing Additional Accessories 

•Enabling CoD 

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Changing the Library Air Filters and Cleaning Fans 

Spectra 20K libraries have one replaceable filter inside the front door. Inspect library 

filter every three to four months. If a filter is dirty, replace it with a new filter. Clogged 

air filters can block air movement within the library, resulting in higher temperatures 

inside the library. High temperatures may cause operational errors. (See Purchasing 

Custom Bar Code Label Sequences on page 131.) 

To check and replace the filter: 

1. Go to the Library Controller. Select System from the Configuration toolbar. The 

System Configuration screen displays (Figure 11-1). 

Figure 11-1 The General Status screen. 

2. Select Open/Close Door. 

Note: 

Opening the library door will halt robotic operations; clear the list 

of tapes queued for eject and clear the list of slots reserved by host 

applications. 

3. Use the door key to unlock the front door of the library. You can now open the 

door. 

4. Unscrew the two screws that attach the filter assembly to the back of the door. 

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5. Slide the filter assembly up and out from the door to disengage the four metal 

hooks. 

6. Inspect the filter and replace as necessary. 

7. Remove the old filter by pulling it out from under the six tabs on the filter 

bracket. 

Note: 

While the filter is removed, clean the fan airflow holes using a lint 

free cloth or compressed air. This will help ensure optimal air 

movement within the library. 

8. Slide the new filter under the four tabs, so that the filtered side is facing the 

door (toward you), and the plastic side is facing the front of the filter bracket. 

Ensure the filter is centered in the bracket and secured under all six tabs on the 

bracket. 

9. 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. 

10. Make sure all four hooks are fully engaged with the door, then tighten the two 

screws into the door. 

11. Close the front door and use the key to lock the door. 

12. Select Open/Close Door. 

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Adding Drives 

The library readily accepts additional drives up to a maximum of eight drives. No tools 

are required. 

1. From the General Status screen select the Drives bar, or from the configuration 

toolbar, select Drive Config; the Drive Configuration Screen displays 


Figure 11-2 

The Drive Configuration screen. 

2. Select the drive slot where you want to add the drive by tapping on the bar for 

that drive (one that shows no drive is currently installed). 

3. Tap Add. 

4. 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. 

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5. A window pops up with the message Open Door and Add Drive. Close and latch 

door. Tap Ok when complete. 

6. Use the door key to open the library door. 

Note: 

Robotic operations are disabled when the front door is open and 

any incoming robotic commands will fail in error. There will be no 

interruption of data streams to previously installed and active 

drives. 

7. Slide the new drive into the location you selected. 

8. Press the drive firmly inward and position it flush with the right side of the 

library chassis, until the LED lights up. 

9. Close and latch the door of the library and secure the lock with the key. 

10. Tap OK on the Control Panel. 

11. The Edit Drive Configuration window displays (Figure 11-3). 

Figure 11-3 

The Edit Drive Configuration window. 

12. The Drive Configuration screen displays the drive you added, as well as any 

other drive on the same bus. From the Edit Drive Configuration screen, you can 

set emulation and SCSI IDs. Tap +/- to select the SCSI ID. 

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Note: 

Setting SCSI IDs applies to S-QIPs and L-QIPs only. F-QIP and 

G2 E-QIP drive IDs are hard-coded as LUNs under the controller 

ID, and cannot be modified. 

Note: 

The drive’s SCSI ID must be unique from the QIP bus, other drives 

on the QIP bus, and any device on the attached host bus. 

Caution: Do not set the drive presets manually. If you think you need to 

set drive presets manually, call Spectra Logic Technical Support 

at (800) 227-4637 for help. 

13. You can use the Emulation option to change the drive SCSI Inquiry identification 

or choose native emulation. You can also add a drive emulation not on the list 

by using the User Defined option in the Emulation window. Tap OK here to save 

the emulation, and SCSI ID settings to the QIP and LCM board. The Library 

Controller will remember this information when you come back to these 

screens. 

14. Repeat Steps 2 through 10 for each drive you wish to add. Emulation 

information displays in the Drive Configuration screen for each drive you have 

configured. 

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Adding QIPs 

Drives 

(not visible) 

Power Supply 

AC Power 

Cable Socket 

Fan slot 

Blank QIP 

Plate 

LCM 

Network 

Cabling 

(F-QIP 

displayed) 

On/Off Switch 

Figure 11-4 

Rear view of the library. 

1. Make sure there is four feet (1.2 meters) of clearance at the back of the library. 

2. Remove Blank QIP Plate from the library. 

3. 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. 

4. Tighten the two captive screws. 

5. Connect cabling, as described in Connecting the Cables and Terminators on 

page 59. 

6. Configure the QIPs: 

S-QIPs, go to Configuring S-QIPs on page 24. 

F-QIPs, go to Configuring F-QIPS and G2 F-QIPs on page 26. 

G2 E-QIPs, go to Configuring G2 E-QIPs on page 33. 

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Troubleshooting the Library 

The following procedures solve many common problems: 

•Troubleshooting Library Initialization 

•Troubleshooting SCSI Problems 

•Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Device Problems 

•Troubleshooting Performance 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 the key is turned to the locked 

position. 

3. Make sure each device on the SCSI bus is set to a unique SCSI ID number. 

4. Make sure that the picker power cable is fully attached—the library will not fully 

initialize if the picker is not responding. 

Troubleshooting SCSI Problems 

To troubleshoot problems with a SCSI device: 

1. Make sure each SCSI device in your SCSI chain, including the host HBA, has a 

unique SCSI ID. If two or more devices have the same ID, the LCM 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, and it is a supported HBA. 

3. Make sure the SCSI bus is terminated at both ends. 

4. Make sure the HBA type matches the QIP type (SE, LVD, or HVD). 

5. Make sure that the terminator is correct for the type of SCSI bus you are using. 

6. Make sure all cable connectors are firmly seated. 

7. 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. 

8. 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 139 includes the cables inside the library. 

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9. Spectra Logic recommends that you not cable the tape drives on the same bus 

with other devices, especially the disks that will be backed up to those drives. 

10. If you are running LVD, make sure there are no single ended devices on the bus. 

This will cause all devices on the bus to negotiate down to SE, which can impact 

performance, signal quality, and cable length requirements. 

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, and is a supported HBA. 

4. Ensure 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 GBICs are firmly seated. 

8. Run the Get Controller Information diagnostic test, and check the results to make 

sure Loop Up shows Yes for all ports that are active. 

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Troubleshooting Ethernet Device Problems 

• Check Ethernet cable connections to devices. 

• If connecting through a third party device such as a router or a switch, check 

functionality on that device. Check link status and activity lights. 

• Make sure the host adapter card is firmly seated in the card slot in your server 

computer, and is a supported HBA. 

• Ensure the correct driver and firmware has been loaded from the host adapter 

manufacturer’s site. See the Spectra iSCSI Interoperability Matrix for the supported 

HBA driver and firmware versions. 

• Follow guidelines in the Spectra Logic Server Setup Guide located on the Spectra 

Logic Web site at: www.spectralogic.com. 

• Check the IP address of the device and make sure you can "ping" the device from 

the host server. 

• Make sure all network services are in place. I.e. DHCP, WINS, iSNS, and DNS 

service servers, if enabled, must be reachable from the library. 

Troubleshooting Performance Problems 

1. Check all cable connections, and verify (on SCSI QIPs) that you are within the 

cable length specifications. If you are on an LVD QIP, but there are single-ended 

devices on the same bus, all devices will negotiate down to single-ended 

speeds—meaning that the maximum cable length is restricted to a much shorter 

distance that could be supported on LVD. 

2. Many components can affect performance—cables, HBA, software, and devices 

among them. The first step is to determine which device is causing the 

slowdown. The best way to eliminate or confirm the library as the source of the 

problem is to configure your backup software to write backups to disk instead 

of the tape devices (if your software supports this). Then, rerun the exact same 

backup which showed poor performance (only going to the disk device). IF the 

performance is poor, the problem lies outside the library. 

3. Make sure backups are not going across the network. If it is going across a 

100BaseT network—make sure the data path is such that data is not routed 

through a 10baseT portion of the network. 

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Purchasing Certified Media 

A Spectra Logic Certified Media Pack consists of 15 factory bar-coded media packs with 

uniquely sequenced labels for easy media management. Delivered in a cartridge pack, 

the certified media arrives ready to load into the library. The bar code labels can also 

be customized to implement customer-designed media management schemes. 

The Spectra Logic Cartridge Pack offers a protective dust cover to protect the media 

from contamination. The cover easily snaps on and off and nests behind the pack 

when not in use. Cartridge packs are designed to snap into place for quick and easy 

insertion into Spectra Logic libraries either through the entry/exit ports of the Spectra 

20K and Spectra 64K libraries or directly into the Spectra 2K library. 

Contact Spectra Logic at: 

Phone: 

USA: (800) 833 1132 or, 

(303) 449 6400 

Europe: 44 (0) 870 112 2150 

Fax: 

USA - 303-939-8844 

Europe - 44 (0) 870 112 2175 

E-mail: 

USA: sales@spectralogic.com 

Europe: 

eurosales@spectralogic.com 

Or, visit our Web site at: http://www.spectralogic.com/media 

Purchasing Custom Bar Code Label Sequences 

Bar codes for custom sequences can be purchased from the Spectra Logic Web site at: 

http://www.spectralogic.com/media. For information on the required specifications, 

refer to Bar Code Labels on page 116. 

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Purchasing Additional Accessories 

Spectra Logic accessories are available directly from Spectra Logic. To order approved 

Spectra Logic accessories, call (800) 833-1132, or (303) 449-6400 and ask for a sales 

representative. 

Or, go to our Web site at: http://www.spectralogic.com/shop 

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Enabling CoD 

CoD is a capacity-on-demand feature that allows customers to activate additional 

capacity in their tape library as their storage needs grow (up to a total of 200 slots). 

Spectra Logic’s CoD eliminates the need to estimate data growth curves and future 

storage needs, saving time and money. 

All libraries are shipped with 200 slots installed. However, the library can be purchased 

with as few as 30 slots accessible. As storage needs grow, additional slots (up to a total 

of 200) can be activated by purchasing an activation key code. 

Note: 

Enabling CoD allows access to additional slots. New media needs 

to be purchased and loaded into the library to increase data 

storage. 

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To Enable Additional Slots 

1. Tap Toolbars, and select Configuration. From the Configuration Toolbar, select 

System. The System Configuration screen displays (Figure 11-5). 

Figure 11-5 The System Configuration screen. 

2. To enable additional slots, you will need to obtain an Activation Key from 

Spectra Logic. Contact Spectra Logic with the hardware ID of the device, as 

displayed in the Hardware ID field in the System Configuration screen, to obtain 

the activation key. 

3. Once you have the capacity key, tap the blank field to the right of Submit Key. 

4. When the virtual keyboard displays, enter the capacity key. 

5. Tap OK on the virtual keyboard. 

6. Tap Submit Key. 

7. The new key will appear in the Option Enablement Field and library capcity will 

increase by the amount included in the capacity key. 

8. Contact Spectra Logic Support if you encounter any errors. 

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Package Firmware Support Process 

The support model for Spectra Logic firmware will be based on the father/grandfather 

scheme. This will be implemented as follows: 

Current Shipping Release Any issues found in the current release of firmware will be 

resolved either with a 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 an extremely compelling reason to avoid upgrading. Patches to 

firmware that is two releases prior to the current release may not supported or 

provided. 

Updating Library Firmware and Drive Firmware 

To update library firmware, or tape drive firmware, go to Update Packages on page 

100. 

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Appendix A. Fibre Channel Cable Requirements 

Appendix A. Fibre Channel Cable 

Requirements 

To operate correctly, the 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 

Standard Construction 

Connector 

Grounding 

Requirement 

Four conductor 1500hm differential, copper wire. Insulated and shielded. 

HSSDC connector or LC-duplex for Optical. 

Case to Case grounding through shield. 

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Appendix A. Fibre Channel Cable Requirements 

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Appendix B: SCSI Cable and Terminator Requirements 

Appendix B: SCSI Cable and Terminator 

Requirements 

To operate correctly, the library must meet certain requirements which are discussed in 

the following sections: 

• SCSI Cable Requirements 

• SCSI Terminator Requirements 

SCSI Cable Requirements 

The following table lists the recommended specifications for a SCSI cable: 

Cable Feature 

Standard Construction 

Requirement 

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 

Outer Jacket Insulated per UL Style 2919, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) (176° F) (80° C) 

Voltage Rating 

Impedance 

Grounding 

Connector 

30 volt-AC 

100 Ohms ±10% @ 1.5 MHz 

Case-to-case grounding 

68-contact AMP Amplimate 0.050 male, shielded, SCSI-3 connector 

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. 

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Appendix B: SCSI Cable and Terminator Requirements 

LVD SCSI Maximum allowable bus length is 39 feet (12 meters), including the eight 

inches (20 centimeters) of cabling inside the library. Single-ended (supported by L- 

QIP) is 1.5 meters. 

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 

the 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. 

6. SE SCSI configurations must not exceed 5 feet (1.5 meters) in length. 

Note: 

If there are any SE devices on an LVD bus (including terminators 

for HBAs), the maximum cable length will be 1.5 meters. 

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 library. 

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Appendix C: Specifications 


This appendix contains the following information on drive and media specifications: 

• Power Requirements 

• Operating Environment Limits 

• Sony AIT Tape Specifications 

• Sony AIT-2 Tape Drive Specifications 

• Sony AIT-3 Tape Drive Specifications 

Power Requirements 

Spectra 20K Library 

Power requirements for the Spectra 20K library are listed in the table below: 

Source 

Requirements 

Input Voltage 100-120 volts-AC at 6 Amps or 200-240 at 3 

Amps 

Input Power 

Input Frequency 

600 Watts maximum 

50/60 Hz 

Power Cable The power cable included with the Spectra 20K 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 controlled environment that does not exceed the 

environment limits listed in the table below. 

Condition Minimum Maximum 

Operating Temperature 

(Ambient Outside Library) 

Storage Temperature 

35° F 

(2° C ) 

-40° F 

(-40° C ) 

86° F 

(30° C ) 

158° F 

(70° C ) 

Relative Humidity (noncondensing) 

20% 80% 

Max. wet bulb temperature N/A 77° F 

(25° C ) 

Altitude 

sea level 

(0 m) 

9,842 ft 

(3,000 m) 

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Shock and Vibration Specifications 

Load 

Shock (operating, no data loss) 

Shock (non-operating, no device 

damage) 

Vibration (operating) 

Vibration (non-operating) 

Limit 

5.0 peak for 3 ms duration a 

15 G peak 15 ms duration a 

0.25 G peak b 

0.5 G peak b 

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. 

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 

AIT-2 Sony 230 meters 50 GB native 

AIT-3 Sony 230 meters 100 GB native 

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Sony AIT-2 Tape Drive Specifications 

The following table summarizes the specifications for the Sony AIT-2 drive. 

Parameter 

Ambient operating 

temperature a 

Specification 

+40°F to +104°F 

+40°C) 

(+5°C to 

Storage temperature -40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C) 

Operating humidity 

MTBF 

Average access time 

Uncorrectable error rate 

Sustained transfer rate b, c 

Burst transfer rate d 

20% to 80% non-condensing 

200,000 hours @ 20% duty cycle 

< 55 seconds 

< 1 x 10 -17 bits 

6 Mbytes /second native 

40 Mbytes/s Synchronous maximum 

a.The upper limit applies to the drives themselves. The temperature limits 

for the Spectra 20K library are given in Operating Environment 

Limits on page 142. 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. 

Sony AIT-3 Tape Drive Specifications 

The following table summarizes the specifications for the Sony SDX-700C AIT drive. 

Parameter 

Specification 

Ambient operating 

+40°F to +104°F (+5°C to 

temperature a +40°C) 

Storage temperature -40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C) 

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Parameter 

Operating humidity 

MTBF 

Average access time 

Uncorrectable error rate 

Sustained transfer rate b, c 

Burst transfer rate d 

Specification 

20% to 80% non-condensing 

400,000 hours @ 100% duty cycle 

< 27 seconds 

< 1 x 10 -17 bits 

12 Mbytes /second native 

160 Mbytes/s Synchronous maximum 

a.The upper limit applies to the drives themselves. The temperature limits 

for the Spectra 20K library are given in Operating Environment 

Limits on page 142. 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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Appendix D: Regulatory and Safety Standards 

Appendix D: Regulatory and Safety 

Standards 

The Spectra 20K library complies with the following regulatory and safety standards 

and is authorized to bear the mark of the corresponding agencies: 

•UL-1950 

•C-UL (Tested to CSA 950 Standards) 

•FCC Statement 

•EU Declaration of Conformity 

•Japan VCCI Class A Statement 

•Taiwan BSMI Statement 

Safety Standards 

UL-1950 

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 20K automated tape library 

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 

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EN 61 000-4-11 Voltage interruptions, dips, fluctuations 

The Spectra 20K library complies with all safety relevant provisions referring to: 

•Protection against electrical hazards 

•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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Glossary of Terms 


10BaseT 

100BaseT 

10-Mb/sec 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-Mb/sec baseband Fast Ethernet specification using UTP wiring. 

100BaseT link pulses contain more information than those used in 

10BaseT (see Ethernet). 

AIT 

AME 

Advanced Intelligent Tape. Sony tape drive products featuring 

different capacities and transfer rates: AIT-2, 50 GB native capacity, 

6 MB/sec data transfer rate; AIT-3, 100 GB native capacity, 12 

MB/sec data transfer rate. 

A unique metal evaporation method, by which pure metal (cobalt) 

material is vaporized and deposited directly on the base film, 

which results in virtually 100% magnetic material. The resultant 

magnetic domains for are smaller than conventional media and 

permit a much higher areal recording density and cartridge 

capacities. 

Bus 

CAN 

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 (or from one device to another). 

Controller Area Network. The internal bus system on which the 

library components communicate. 

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CoD 

Controller 

A capacity on demand feature of Spectra Logic libraries. The 

library ships with all 200 slots, even if a lower capacity is ordered 

on the original purchase. This allows the user to purchase 

additional storage capacity instantaneously. 

The controller is the QIP assigned to serve each partition. See also, 

QIP and Partition. 

DHCP 

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. An Ethernet protocol used 

in heterogeneous networks. 

G2 E-QIP 

E/E Port 

Ethernet 

Generation 2 Ethernet Quad Interface Processor. A type of QIP 

used to control the library over an Ethernet interface connection. 

Entry/Exit Port. The port through which you insert and remove 

data tape cartridges into your library. 

Ethernet uses a bus or star topology and supports data transfer 

rates from 10 Mb/sec to 1GB/second is one of the most widely 

implemented LAN standards. (See Mb/sec, GB/sec, and GIG E.) 

F-QIP 

Fibre Channel 

Fibre Channel Quad Interface Processor. A type of QIP used to 

control the library over a Fibre Channel interface connection. 

Fibre Channel is a type of interface connection that uses optical 

and copper cables. 

GBIC 

GB/sec 

GIG E 

Gigabit Interface Converter. 

Gigabytes per second. 

Gigabit Ethernet. The latest version of Ethernet, supporting data 

transfer rates of 1 Gigabit per second. 

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HBA 

Host 

HVD 

Host Bus Adaptor, typically a SCSI or Fibre Channel device. 

The computer system to which your library is connected. 

High Voltage Differential. HVD is a type of SCSI interface 

connection. 

IP Address 

I/O 

iSCSI 

Internet Protocol Address is a unique address assigned to a client 

or host of a particular network. 

Input/Output. 

Internet SCSI (Small Computer System Interface), an Internet 

Protocol (IP)-based storage networking standard for linking data 

storage facilities. 

L-QIP 

LAN 

LC 

LCM 

LED 

Logical Library 

LUN 

Low Voltage Differential Quad Interface Processor. A type of SCSI 

QIP used to communicate with the library and drives over an LVD 

SCSI connection. 

Local Area Network. A computer network that spans a relatively 

small area. 

Library Controller; the front panel touch screen. 

Library Control Module; a small computer that provides the LC. 

Light Emitting Diode. An electronic device that lights up when 

electricity is passed through it. 

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. 

Logical Unit Number. 

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LVD 

Low Voltage Differential. LVD is a type of SCSI connection. 

MIC 

M2 

Mb/sec 

MB/sec 

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. 

Megabits per second, a measure of data transfer speed. 

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. 

OS 

Operating System. An OS is used to manage all applications on 

your computer interface. 

Partition 

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. 

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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 

libraries). See also, Logical Library. 

QIP 

Quad Interface Processor. Each QIP controls up to four drives in 

the library. 

RLC 

Remote Library Controller. A keyed option that allows the user to 

manage library functions from a remote location over an IP 

connection. 

S-QIP 

SAN 

SCSI 

SLS 

SNMP 

SMTP 

SCSI Quad Interface Processor. A type of SCSI QIP used to 

communicate with the library and drives over an HVD SCSI 

connection. 

Storage Area Network. A SAN is a network environment involving 

a high speed subnetwork allowing storage devices to be shared. 

Small Computer System Interface. SCSI is an interface connection 

used to connect peripheral devices to computer systems. 

Shared Library Services . A feature of Spectra Logic libraries that 

allows users to allocate the libraries resources across various 

platforms by creating discrete logical libraries (or partitions). See 

Logical Library. 

Simple Network Management Protocol. 

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. 

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Index 

Index 

A 

AC power 141 

warning 6 

accessories 

purchasing 132 

Activation Keys 90 

add 

drive to partition 21 

drives 124 

partition slots 20 

QIPs 127 

user 108 

administrator 108 

advanced diagnostics 98 

air filter 

replacing 122 

AIT data cartridges 117 

alternate firmware options 102 

authentication method 

NDMP 45 

B 

bar code labels 116 

checksums 116 

custom sequences 131 

basic diagnostics 98 

BSMI statement 149 

C 

cabling 

connecting Ethernet 64 

connecting Fibre Channel 61 

connecting SCSI 59 

caring for cartridges 118 

cautions and warnings 6 

checksums 116 

cleaning cartridge 

using 119 

cleaning the AIT drive heads 119 

close door 94 

CoD 14 

enabling 133 

configuration 

controller 88 

drives 52, 87 

partitions 85 

system settings 89 

contacting Spectra Logic 

main offices 2 

controller 

configuration 88 

custom bar code labels 131 

D 

DAS environment 56 

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Index 

data cartridge 

caring for 118 

inserting and ejecting 81 

specifications 143 

write-protect tab 117 

data cartridge pack 

storing 118 

delete 

files 101, 105 

SMTP recipient 93 

trap destination 90 

user 109 

DHCP 

use 35 

diagnostics 98 

advanced 98 

basic 98 

drive 

adding 124 

cleaning the drive heads 119 

configuring SCSI IDs 52 

MIC 117 


drives 


E 

E/E 

cleaning the AIT drive heads 119 

force E/E port 95 

insert/eject cartridges 81 

location 12 

Enable Keys 90 

E-QIP 13, 33, 66, 127 

ethernet 

connecting cables 64 

EU declaration of conformity 148 

F 

fax Spectra Logic 


FCC statement 147 

Fibre Channel 

cable requirements 137 

connecting cables 61 

troubleshooting 129 

force E/E port 95 

force system door 95 

F-QIP 13, 66, 127 

L 

labels 

ordering custom 131 

requirements for bar code 116 

LCM 13, 66, 127 

library 


troubleshooting initialization 128 

Library Controller 67 

listen port 

NDMP 45 

logical library 20 

L-QIP 13, 66, 127 

M 

mailing address 

Spectra Logic main offices 2 

maintenance 

cleaning drive heads 119 

MIC, memory in cassette 117 

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Index 

N 

NAS environment 57 

O 

open door 94 

operating environment 142 

operator 108 

option enablement 89 

CoD 89 

enable keys 90 

Remote Library Controller (RLC) 89 

R 

rec position on the tape 118 

recording and write-protecting 117 

Remote Library Controller (RLC) 15 

enabling 90 

IP address 92 

remote server 101 

requirements 

Fibre Channel cable 137 

power 141 

SCSI cable 139 

terminator 140 

resources 85 

P 

partition 


partitioning the library 18 

phone Spectra Logic 


power 

requirements 141 

troubleshooting library 128 

purchasing 

accessories 132 

custom bar code labels 131 

Q 

QIPs 

add 127 

S 

safe position on tape 118 

SAN environment 58, 59 

SCSI 

cable requirements 139 

configuring drive SCSI IDs 52 

connecting the cables 59 

terminator requirements 140 


Security 107 

set date 93 

set time 93 

SLS 18 

SMTP 92 

SNMP 90 

specifications 

AIT-2 144 

AIT-3 144 

operating environment 142 

power 141 

tape 143 

Spectra 20K 

parts shipped with 16 

159

Index 

Spectra Logic 


Web site 2 

S-QIP 13, 66, 127 

storage management options 56 

storing cartridges outside the library 118 

super user 108 

system configuration 

option enablement 89 

set time 

set date 93 

SMTP 92 

SNMP 90 

system settings 


users 108 

add 108 

administrator 108 

delete 109 

operator 108 

super user 

SU 108 

switch 112 

using 

AIT data cartridges 117 

V 

VCCI class A statement 149 

T 

tape 

caution 6 

MIC feature 117 


terminator requirements 140 

traces 106 

transfer rate per drive 

AIT-2 144 

AIT-3 145 


Fibre Channel 129 

library initialization 128 

SCSI 128 

Spectra 20K library 128 

W 

warnings and cautions 6 

Warranty 4 

Web site 

Spectra Logic 2 

WINS 35 

write-protecting and recording 117 

U 

updating firmware 

alternate location 102 

remote server 101 

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