TANDBERG DPS1200 VTL Virtual Tape Library User guide

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Model: DPS1200 VTL Virtual Tape Library

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TANDBERG DPS1200 VTL Virtual Tape Library is a high-performance, scalable storage solution that provides a cost-effective alternative to traditional tape libraries. It enables seamless integration with existing backup and recovery applications, making it easy to protect data and ensure business continuity. With support for up to 64 virtual tape drives, the DPS1200 VTL can handle even the most demanding backup and restore workloads.

Quick Setup Guide

Tandberg Data™ DPS1000 Series™

Model: DPS1100 and DPS1200, Release: 1.3

DPS1000 Series is a data protection solution that enables Internet Small Computer System

Interface (iSCSI) desktop systems and backup servers to perform backup and recovery

operations. DPS1000 Series provides a shared system that can be used as a private virtual tape

library by up to 100 individual iSCSI initiators. Each initiator can have up to eight virtual tape

drives. If the DPS1100 is deployed, up to 32 virtual tape drives can be connected to DPS1000

Series simultaneously. If the DPS1200 is deployed, up to 64 virtual tape drives can be connected

simultaneously.

In addition to the DPS1000 Series appliance, the following optional modules may have been

shipped to you:

• A physical tape device for exporting data to physical tape

• Up to ten DPS Expansion Module arrays (in five enclosures) for external storage

Here is an overview of the procedures provided in this Quick Setup Guide, which you must

perform to install DPS1000 Series and the optional modules:

1. Prepare for installation

2. Unpack the hardware

3. Mount the DPS1100 appliance in a rack or Mount the DPS1200 appliance in a rack

4. Cable the appliance

5. Power on the hardware

6. Install the appliance bezel

7. Configure DPS1000 Series network settings

8. Access the web interface and configure the default accounts

If you plan to install and configure a physical tape library, refer to the documentation provided

with it for installation instructions. If you plan to install one or more DPS Expansion Module

enclosures, refer to the DPS Expansion Module Installation and Administration Guide for

instructions.

After completing the procedures in this guide, refer to the DPS1000 Series Installation Guide for

instructions on configuring DPS1000 Series. Additional steps are required before you can use

DPS1000 Series to back up and restore data. Get help on page 13 describes how to access all

product documentation. Finally, Technical specifications and Safety guidelines for DPS1000

Series are provided at the end of this guide.

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1 Prepare for installation

Before mounting and configuring DPS1000 Series, consider the following so that you can make

more informed choices about your deployment.

Secure the management port on a separate LAN

The DPS1100 has two iSCSI ports, one of which must be used as a Management port. The

DPS1200 has three Ethernet ports: two iSCSI ports for initiators and one Management port. To

better secure the Management port, consider connecting it to a separate local area network

(LAN).

Choose a location

DPS1000 Series must be mounted in a rack. The DPS1100 model is 1U, the DPS1200 model is

2U, and the DPS Expansion Module storage enclosures are 2U each.

When considering the installation location, note the following guidelines:

• Place the appliance and its components near a grounded power outlet (110/220V).

• Make sure the location is a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated.

• Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise, and electromagnetic fields are generated.

Obtain tools and supplies for installation

You may need the following items to complete the installation instructions:

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• Level

• Pliers

• Tape measure

• One of the following to access the command line interface and set up DPS1000 Series:

• Terminal or a computer running a terminal emulation program

• Keyboard and monitor, plus a VGA cable to connect the monitor to DPS1000 Series

• Ethernet cables:

• One (1) Ethernet cable if initiators, a network port, or an Ethernet switch will be

connected to a single iSCSI port

• Two (2) Ethernet cables if initiators, a network port, or an Ethernet switch will be

connected to both iSCSI ports

Gather network information

After you mount and cable the hardware, you must configure its network settings. If you do not

plan to use DHCP, gather the following information:

• Management network interface address — A valid, unique, static IP address for the

management network interface (Management port), which enables the appliance and web

interface to interact.

• Management network interface netmask — The netmask that corresponds to the

management network interface IP address.

• Gateway address — IP address of the network gateway for the appliance.

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2Unpack the hardware

Unpack all hardware:

A. Unpack all hardware and retain packing materials.

B. Inspect the hardware and the contents of the box(es). If damage is apparent, contact Support.

C. Place hardware on a flat, stable work surface.

Always lift the DPS1000 Series appliance and the tape library by the sides. Because the

hardware is heavy, it is recommended that you use an assistant when lifting it.

Confirm that you received these DPS1000 Series components, in addition to this guide and the

appliance:

• Serial cable (RS-232, 3 meters / 10 feet)

• Ethernet cable (3 meters / 10 feet)

• Power cords for each region (North America, Europe, United Kingdom): one each for the

DPS1100 model and two each for the DPS1200 model

• Bezel with two keys

•Rail kit:

• 2 sets of mounting rails

• 6 mounting ears

• 22 M4 screws (short, round-head) for the DPS1100 model, or

14 M4 screws for the DPS1200 model

• 8 M5 screws (long, flat-head)

• 8 washers (for the M5 screws)

• 4 sets of cage nuts and bolts, to be used for racks with square holes

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3 Mount the DPS1100 appliance in a rack

The assembly procedure may differ slightly depending on the rack unit.

If you are mounting the DPS1200, skip to Mount the DPS1200 appliance in a rack on page 6.

Identify the sections of the rack rails

Each rack rail assembly consists of two sections: an inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly

to the server chassis and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack. Two pairs of

short brackets to be used on the front side of the outer rails are also included.

Install the outer rails

A. Measure the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack.

B. Attach a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear

side of the right outer rail.

C. Adjust the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail can fit snugly into

the rack.

D. Secure the short bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two screws and the long

bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three screws.

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E. Repeat these steps for the left outer rail.

Note that the chassis rails have locking tabs, which lock the server into place when installed and

pushed fully into the rack. These tabs also lock the server in place when fully extended from the

rack. This prevents the server from coming out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing.

Install the server in the rack

A. Line up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.

B. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides. You may

have to depress the locking tabs when inserting. When the server is pushed completely into

the rack, the locking tabs “click”.

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4 Mount the DPS1200 appliance in a rack

The assembly procedure may differ slightly depending on the rack unit.

Identify the sections of the rack rails

Two of the rack rail sections secure directly to the server and the third (which consists of two

joined sections) secures directly to the rack itself. Use the diagrams in the following sections to

determine which rail section to attach to the front of the chassis and which rail section to attach

to the rear of the chassis. (The longer rail section is the front section. The third rail section

attaches to the rack.)

Install the chassis rails

You may need to perform these steps if the front (inner) chassis rail sections are not pre-

installed.

A. Position the front and rear chassis rail sections along the side of the server, and make sure

that the screw holes line up. Note that these two rails are left and right specific.

B. Screw the front chassis rail (the long section) securely to the side of the chassis. There should

be two screws for each side.

C. Repeat these steps for the other rail on the opposite side of the chassis.

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D. Attach the rear chassis rails to the chassis in the same manner. Again, keep in mind that the

rails are left and right specific.

Note that the front chassis rails and the rack rails have locking tabs, which lock the server into

place when installed and pushed fully into the rack. They also lock the server in place when fully

extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming out of the rack when you pull it out

for servicing.

Install the rack rails

A. Position the fixed rack rail and sliding rail guide assemblies (made up of two inter-locking

sections) at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of

the rack and the rollers facing toward the front of the rack.

B. Screw the assembly securely to the rack.

C. Attach the other assembly to the other side of the rack, making sure both are at the same

height with the rail guides facing inward.

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Install the server in the rack

A. Line up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.

B. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may

have to depress the locking tabs when inserting). When the server is pushed completely into

the rack, you should hear the locking tabs “click”.

C. Insert and tighten the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to the rack.

5 Cable the appliance

You must connect the following:

• The supplied serial cable to DPS1000 Series to enable access to the command line interface

• The supplied Ethernet cable to connect DPS1000 Series to the network

• One or two Ethernet cables to connect initiators

• The supplied power cord(s) to DPS1000 Series to power it on

The following graphics show the back of the DPS1000 Series appliances and the ports and power

connections.

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Back of the DPS1100

Back of the DPS1200

Enable access to the command line interface

You can access the command line interface from the serial port using a terminal (or a computer

running a terminal emulation program) or by using a monitor and keyboard.

To connect through the serial port

Plug one end of the serial cable into the serial port and plug the other end into a terminal or

computer running a terminal emulation program

1. Mouse port (not used)

2. Keyboard port

3. USB ports (not used)

4. Serial port

5. SVGA port

6. iSCSI port 0, to be used as

the Management port

7. iSCSI port 1

8. Network port

(covered and not used)

9. SCSI port

(for the physical library)

10. SAS ports

(for DPS Expansion

Module or the physical

library)

1. Mouse port (not used)

2. Keyboard port

3. USB ports (not used)

4. Serial port

5. SVGA port

6. iSCSI port 0

7. iSCSI port 1

8. SCSI port

(for the physical library)

9. Management port

10. Network port

(covered and not used)

11. SAS ports

(for DPS Expansion

Module or the physical

library)

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To connect through the VGA port

Plug one end of a VGA cable into the SVGA port and plug the other end into the monitor. In

addition, plug the keyboard into the keyboard port.

Enable communication between the web interface and appliance

Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Management port and plug the other end into the

network infrastructure Ethernet switch.

Enable communication between the initiators and appliance

DPS1000 Series has two iSCSI ports. You can choose the ports as follows:

• Use one iSCSI port if you have only one initiator or if you want to connect to a single network

port or Ethernet switch.

• Use both iSCSI ports to increase the available data throughput for multiple initiators or if

your initiators are on separate networks. If you choose to use both ports, ensure that

initiators access DPS1000 Series through one port or the other, not both.

Complete these steps to connect to the iSCSI port(s):

A. Ensure that the initiators that will back up to DPS1000 Series are on the same TCP/IP

network as DPS1000 Series. Performance may be improved if the initiators and DPS1000

Series are on the same subnet.

B. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into iSCSI port 0. Plug the other end into your network

infrastructure Ethernet switch.

C. If an additional iSCSI connection is required, plug one end of an Ethernet cable into iSCSI

port 1. Plug the other end into your network infrastructure Ethernet switch.

Connect power to the appliance

Connect the power cord(s) into the power port(s) on the appliance then plug the other end(s) of

the cable(s) into the power outlet(s).

Note

Regulatory models names: SLS1U6015C and SLS2U6025C

6 Power on the hardware

Push and release the power button on the front of DPS1000 Series to boot it. It may take two to

five minutes before DPS1000 Series is fully booted.

7 Install the appliance bezel

Attach the bezel to the front of the DPS1000 Series appliance by inserting the bezel into the left

side of the appliance and then into the right. Use the holes as guides and verify that both sides

are seated firmly.

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8 Configure DPS1000 Series network settings

DPS1000 Series must be configured to work on the network.

Configure the IP address and gateway address

You can set static IP address and gateway address or you can use Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol (DHCP), which is the default configuration.

To set static addresses

A. Access the appliance through the serial console or using the keyboard and monitor that you

connected to the DPS1000 Series appliance.

The following instructions demonstrate how to access DPS1000 Series from Microsoft

Windows using the HyperTerminal connection wizard. You can use other terminal programs

as well.

1. From the Start menu, select Programs→Accessories→Communications→

HyperTerminal.

2. In the HyperTerminal connection wizard, enter a connection name, choose an icon to

associate with the connection, and click OK.

3. In the Connect To dialog box, select a communications port and click OK.

COM1 is the port used by most systems. If your system does not use this port, contact

your system administrator to determine the port.

Depending on your version of HyperTerminal, you may be required to click the Configure

button to display the Properties dialog box for the selected communications port.

4. In the Properties dialog box, set the following information:

Bits per second = 9600

Data bits = 8

Parity = None

Stop bits = 1

Flow control = None

5. Click OK.

B. To configure the Management port to use a static configuration, enter one of the following at

the command prompt:

• For the DPS1100:

netconfig -m static -i ip_address -n netmask -g gateway -f eth0

• For the DPS1200:

netconfig -m static -i ip_address -n netmask -g gateway -f eth2

C. To verify the configuration of the Management port, enter one of the following:

• For the DPS1100:

netconfig -f eth0

• For the DPS1200:

netconfig -f eth2

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To determine addresses set with DHCP

A. Access the appliance through the console as described in the previous procedure.

B. At the command prompt, enter one of the following to verify the configuration of the

DPS1000 Series Management port:

• For the DPS1100:

netconfig -f eth0

• For the DPS1200:

netconfig -f eth2

The IP address, gateway, and netmask are listed.

9 Access the web interface and configure the default accounts

The DPS1000 Series web interface enables you to configure and manage DPS1000 Series. Two

default DPS1000 Series user accounts are provided:

•The admin account is assigned the Appliance Administrator role, which enables this user to

perform appliance configuration

•The str_admin account is assigned the Storage Administrator role, which enables this user

to set up initiators, configure virtual tape libraries, create users, and perform other tasks

To access the web interface and configure the default accounts, complete these steps:

A. Launch a web browser.

B. Enter http://ip_address, where ip_address is the management network interface address.

The browser may display a warning page and certificate errors. DPS1000 Series ships with a

self-signed certificate that is used to sign its audit log and to establish a secure

communication channel between your browser and the DPS1000 Series web application

server, through Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). This self-signed certificate may cause your

browser to display a certificate warning for the following reasons:

• Many browsers warn you when a web application employs a self-signed certificate, which

is not considered to be as secure as a certificate signed by a Certificate Authority.

• When the DPS1000 Series self-signed certificate is created, a temporary hostname is

used for the appliance. During deployment, the hostname may have changed. Many

browsers warn you when the hostname on the certificate and appliance do not match.

C. If the browser displays this warning, accept the certificate or add an exception (depending on

your browser) and continue to the web interface.

D. Log in as the admin user. Enter admin as your username and password as your password.

E. On the License Agreement page, read the agreement and click I Accept.

F. On the My Profile page, provide the following information:

• Name — The admin user’s full name

• Email — The user’s email address, which DPS1000 Series will use to send email alerts

• Current Password — The current password

• New Password, Confirm Password — The password that the admin user will use to log

in; the password must be 7-100 characters in length and contain at least one letter and

one number

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G. Click Save.

H. Log out by clicking Logout above the menu bar.

I. Log in again. Enter str_admin as the username and password as the password.

J. On the License Agreement page, read the agreement and click I Accept.

K. On the My Profile page, provide the following information:

• Name — The str_admin user’s full name

• Email — The user’s email address, which DPS1000 Series will use to send email alerts

L. Click Change password and provide the following information:

• Current Password — The current password

• New Password, Confirm Password — The password that the str_admin user will use to

and one number

M. Click Save.

Get help

The following product documentation is provided:

• DPS1000 Series help set

• DPS1000 Series Technical Overview

• DPS1000 Series Installation Guide

To access the help, select About DPS1000 Series on the Help/Support menu and then click

View Complete Help Set. To access the guides, select About DPS1000 Series on the Help/

Support menu and then click the link in the Product Documentation area.

For Technical Support, refer to http://www.tandbergdata.com/.

Tandberg Data Corporation

2108 55th St.

Boulder, CO 80301

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Technical specifications

DPS1100

DPS1200

Component Specifications

Electrical AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC 8,5-4,0A 50/60 Hz

Rated Input Current: 8A (115V) to 4A (230V)

Rated Input Frequency: 50-60 Hz

Rated Output Power: 650W (Model# PWS-651-1R)

Rated Output Voltages: +5V (25A), +3.3V (12A), +12V (54A), +5Vsb

(3A)

Physical Dimensions 1U rackmount

Height: 1.7” (43mm)

Width: 17” (432mm)

Depth: 25.6” (650mm)

Gross Weight: 43lbs (19.5kg)

Operating

Environment

Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F)

Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F)

Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing)

Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

Component Specifications

Electrical AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC 10,0-4,0A 50/60 Hz

Rated Input Current: 10A - 4A

Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

Rated Output Power: 700W (Part# PWS-702A-1R)

Rated Output Voltages: +12V (57A), +5V (30A), +3.3V (24A), -12V

(0.6A), +5Vsb (4A)

Physical Dimensions 2U rackmount

Height: 3.5” (89mm)

Width: 16.8" (427mm)

Depth: 25.5” (648mm)

Gross Weight: 57 lbs (25.9kg)

Operating

Environment

Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F)

Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F)

Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing)

Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

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Safety guidelines

To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe

the following precautions. This equipment must be installed by trained service personnel in a

restricted-access location, as defined by UL 60950 and IEC 60950, The Standard for Safety of

Information Technology Equipment.

Refer to the DPS1000 Series Installation Guide for system specifications.

Electrical safety precautions

• Be aware of the locations of the on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency

power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet(s). The on/off switch does not

disconnect power to the chassis. If an electrical accident occurs, quickly remove power to the

system by removing the plug(s) from the outlet(s). Some models may have multiple power

cords which connect to more than one outlet.

• The power supply power cords must include a grounding pin and must be plugged into

grounded electrical outlets. When a power cord is not packaged with the equipment, the local

installer is to select approved detachable power cords, suitable for the current and voltage

ratings of the equipment

• When working around high voltage electrical circuits, another person who is familiar with

the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off (or remove) power to the chassis if

necessary.

• Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or installing main

system components, such as the boards, memory modules, DVD-ROM, and floppy drives (not

necessary for hot swappable drives). When disconnecting power, you should first power down

the system with the operating system and then unplug the power cords of all the power

supply units in the system.

• Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This is to avoid

making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use extreme caution when using

metal tools, which can easily damage electrical components or circuit boards they come into

contact with.

• Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical

shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators.

• DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a DVD-ROM drive.

To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous radiation exposure, do not open

the enclosure or use the unit in any unconventional way.

• Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.

• Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Temperature

Coefficient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service technicians only. The

new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one replaced.

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect you from harm and the

system from damage:

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General safety precautions

• Keep the area around the system clean and free of clutter.

• The system is heavy. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with

their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight and lift with

your legs.

• Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been removed away from

the system or on a table so that they will not accidentally be stepped on.

• While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned

shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling

fan.

• Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal conductors

that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit

boards or areas where power is present.

• After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it to the rack

unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made.

ESD precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

• Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags until ready for

use.

• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.

• Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may retain a

charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.

• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory

modules or contacts.

• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

• Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.

• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity

between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the serverboard.

Operating precautions

CAUTION When installing the serverboard battery, there is a danger of explosion if the

onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (see

figure). The battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges

coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this

difference, which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards. The

following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is

made to protect your equipment from ESD:

Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the ShareLoader is

operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this

practice is not strictly followed.

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recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer's instructions.

Provide input power to the system by plugging the power cord(s) from the power supply unit(s)

into a high-quality power strip that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges. An

uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is recommended.

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