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Part Number 90970016 Revision D
Revision
History
Note: To make sure you have the release notes for the most current version of
the BlueScale firmware, check the Spectra Logic Web site at
www.spectralogic.com/documents.
BlueScale Version Revision Date Description
10.3.1-20080905F B September 2008 User guide updates for Queued
Ejects and various additions or
corrections
BlueScale10.3.1 firmware updates
10.3.2-20081013F C October 2008 BlueScale10.3.2 firmware updates
10.5.0-20081121F D November 2008 BlueScale10.5.0 firmware updates
December 2008
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Contacting Spectra Logic
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Contents
About This Guide 7
User Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Register Your New Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Conventions Used in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Important Information 9
User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Library Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Shipping Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Flash (SD) Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rack-mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Library Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
IP Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Partition Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Library Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Package Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Firmware Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Library Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
AutoSupport User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power off During Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Media Lifecycle Management (MLM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote Library Controller (RLC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maximum Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Supported Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operating Systems and Backup Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Supported Optical SFPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Purchasing Additional Accessories and Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recommended LTO Tape/Media Vendors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
LTO-4 Tape Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using USB Storage Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Removing Media from Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Integration Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Recycling Your Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
User Guide Updates 18
Spectra T50e Library Firmware 19
Library Firmware Support Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Library Firmware Update Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Firmware Package History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Firmware Package Order and Naming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Library Firmware Package History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
BlueScale10.5.0-20081121F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
BlueScale10.3.2-20081013F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
BlueScale10.3.1-20080905F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
BlueScale10.3.0-20080731F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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About This Guide
These release notes give you the latest information available about the
Spectra® T50e library and the BlueScale firmware. They also serve as an
addendum to the Spectra T50e Library User Guide and the BlueScale
Encryption User Guide.
Note: To make sure you have the release notes for the most current
version of the BlueScale firmware, check the Spectra Logic Web
site at www.spectralogic.com/documents.
USER FEEDBACK
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CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE
This manual uses the following conventions to highlight important
information:
Note: Read notes for additional information or suggestions about the
current topic.
When describing interactions with the BlueScale® user interface, an
arrow (>) indicates a series of menu selections. For example:
Select Configuration > Network.
means
Select Configuration, then select Network.
Important
Read text marked by the “Important” icon for information that will help you
complete a procedure or avoid extra steps.
Caution
Read text marked by the “Caution” icon for information you must know to avoid
damaging the library, the tape drives, or losing data.
Warning
Read text marked by the “Warning” icon for information you must know to avoid
personal injury.
German: Lesen Sie markierten Text durch die “Warnung”-Symbol für die
Informationen, die Sie kennen müssen, um Personenschäden zu vermeiden.
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Important Information
This chapter provides information related to the Spectra T50e library,
including its installation and operation.
User Interface (below)
Library Installation on page 10
Library Configuration on page 11
Library Firmware on page 11
Library Troubleshooting on page 12
Remote Library Controller (RLC) on page 12
Operating Systems and Backup Software on page 13
Media on page 14
Hardware Components on page 14
Recycling Your Library on page 17
USER INTERFACE
Use the stylus to select the appropriate option (for example, touch the
Login button with the stylus).
Figure 1 User Interface keyboard.
Use the stylus to
make selections.
Stylus
Important
When accessing the library remotely through a web browser, do not use the Enter
key on your keyboard when entering information in any of the text fields. Various
web browsers handle the Enter key differently, causing inconsistent behavior in
the BlueScale interface.
Always click the onscreen buttons in BlueScale screens instead of using your
keyboard.
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LIBRARY INSTALLATION
Shipping Key Removal
Be sure that you remove the shipping key prior to powering on the library.
If the shipping key is installed at power on, power the library back off,
remove the shipping key, and power the library back on to allow the
initialization to perform correctly.
Flash (SD) Card
Ensure that the flash card is fully seated (pushed all the way in) prior to
powering the library on for the first time. It can become dislodged during
shipping.
Rack-mounting
The Spectra T50e is designed to fit into a standard 4-post rack using just 4U
of rack space.
Caution
The library
must
be installed on a
level
surface. If the library is not level when you
begin using it, robotic errors could result.
Figure 2 The storage location for the shipping lock.
Remove label
Remove key
Store key
Replace label
Warning
The rails provided with the library are designed for a standard 4-post 19-inch
(48 cm) rack.
A 2-post rack will not support the weight of the library
.
German: Die Schienen, die mit der Bibliothek sind für ein Standard-4-post-19-Zoll
(48 cm) Rack.
A 2-post-Rack wird nicht das Gewicht der Bibliothek
.
IP Addressing
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LIBRARY CONFIGURATION
IP Addressing
The Spectra T50e library is shipped with Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) enabled. Therefore, the library’s IP address is
automatically assigned by DHCP server.
The IP address of the library displays in the upper right corner of the User
Interface (front panel). If you wish to change the Network settings of the
library, the library must be connected to the network prior to powering the
library on.
If you need to change the library’s Network settings, you can do this via the
front panel (LC) or RLC by navigating to the Configuration > Network
screen.
Partition Creation
If you want to configure the library with more than one partition, you must
purchase a Shared Library Services (SLS) option key.
LIBRARY FIRMWARE
Package Servers
Both Microsoft’s Internet Information Services (IIS) and the Unix-based
Apache server work as package servers. (Package server configuration
information is defined in the library’s user guide.)
Firmware Versions
Always ensure that you have the most current firmware for both the
library and the installed tape drives.
1. Check the firmware versions—read the Spectra T50e User Guide at
www.spectralogic.com/documents for instructions.
2. Download the latest firmware—go to
www.spectralogic.com/downloads.
Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support at www.spectralogic.com/support
if you have any questions.
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LIBRARY TROUBLESHOOTING
AutoSupport User
The default AutoSupport user (a[email protected]) is
dedicated to opening support tickets. It cannot receive auto-generated
messages. Any configuration settings that send messages to the default
AutoSupport user are deleted unless specifically requested by
SpectraGuard support.
Start-Up
When there are messages to report at login, the LC displays the Messages
screen first. Read the messages and take action as necessary, then navigate
to other screens.
The library always displays the messages screen at the initial installation.
Power off During Error
If the system is unstable at power off—you power off the library when
it is in an error state—the power off time will take approximately one
minute and will show no indication that it is powering off. Wait for the
sequence to complete.
If the library does not power off after two minutes, press and hold the
front panel power button for ten seconds to invoke the emergency power
off process.
MEDIA LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT (MLM)
If more than 100 tapes are used in the library, the oldest tapes will be
deleted from the library.
REMOTE LIBRARY CONTROLLER (RLC)
Maximum Sessions
Do not start and run more than two (2) RLC sessions simultaneously.
Heavy usage causes a Page cannot be displayed error.
Supported Browsers
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Supported Browsers
RLC is only supported on:
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer versions 6.0 and above
Mozilla Firefox versions 1.0.7 and above
OPERATING SYSTEMS AND BACKUP SOFTWARE
For the most up-to-date compatibility matrices, visit Spectra Logic’s Web
site at: www.spectralogic.com/compatibility. Check your backup software’s
documentation or web site for the latest supported devices to make sure
that it supports the library.
Encryption
Reference the Spectra T50e User Guide and the BlueScale Encryption User
Guide for information on using encryption in this library.
Encryption is only supported with LTO-4 tape drives (both full-height
and half-height) and media.
Encryption is not supported with LTO-3 tape drives nor is it supported
with LTO-3 media when used in LTO-4 tape drives.
When creating encryption keys, ensure that you limit your monikers to
32 characters.
Supported Optical SFPs
Spectra Logic recommends using quad-rate SFPs with all Fibre Channel
tape drives. These can be ordered directly from Spectra Logic at
www.spectralogic.com/shop.
The only quad-rate SFP manufacturers certified by Spectra Logic are:
PicoLight (Vendor PN PLR-XPL-VE-SG4-62-N)
JDSU (Vendor PN JSH-42S3AB3)
Important
When accessing the library remotely through a web browser, do not use the Enter
key on your keyboard when entering information in any of the text fields. Various
web browsers handle the Enter key differently, causing inconsistent behavior in
the BlueScale RLC interface. Click the onscreen buttons in BlueScale screens
instead of using your keyboard.
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MEDIA
Purchasing Additional Accessories and Media
To purchase additional accessories for your library, or to purchase
additional media, and bar code labels, visit Spectra Logic’s Web site at:
www.spectralogic.com/shop.
Recommended LTO Tape/Media Vendors
Do not use any type of LTO media that has not been approved by Spectra
Logic for use in the library.
HARDWARE COMPONENTS
LTO-4 Tape Drives
Updates to the LTO-4 Drive Firmware
After you update your library firmware to BlueScale10.3.1 or later, confirm
that your LTO-4 drives are using the correct firmware version. Check the
Tape Drive Firmware and Drivers page on the Spectra Logic web site at
www.spectralogic.com/downloads for the currently recommended
firmware version and update the firmware if necessary.
Spectra Logic recommends using firmware version 8940 or above for
IBM LTO-4 tape drives.
IBM LTO-4 drives must be running firmware version 8940 or above
when using Netbackup 6.5.2 or later.
Caution
Spectra Logic only supports media produced by IBM, HP, Fuji, Maxell, Sony, and
TDK. For best results, purchase Certified Media from Spectra Logic.
Before using media from vendors other than those listed above, contact
SpectraGuard Technical support to understand the risk associated with use of
unsupported media.
LTO-4 Tape Drives
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Drive Status Reporting for LTO-4 Tape Drives
If you need to determine the state of the status LED on the tape drive, use
the IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool (ITDT). You can download ITDT directly
from www.ibm.com. Once you are on IBM’s web site, search for ITDT to
locate and download the software and the user guide. Contact Spectra
Guard Support if you need assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic on
page 4).
Note: Make sure you install ITDT on a server that can directly access
the library’s tape drives.
Fibre Channel WWN Naming Conventions
The World Wide Node Name (WWNN) and World Wide Port Name
(WWPN) identify a Fibre Channel tape drive and its Fibre Channel ports
respectively on a Fibre Channel network. The WWNN and WWPN are
each a sequence of eight, two-digit hexadecimal numbers generated by the
library.
Using Dual-Port Fibre Channel LTO-4 Tape Drives
The IBM LTO-4 Fibre Channel drives currently shipping with the library
are equipped with two Fibre Channel ports. Although the two ports on an
LTO-4 Fibre Channel drive cannot be used simultaneously, they can be used
to provide failover capability in the event that communication to the port
currently in use is interrupted. This failover can be can be accomplished
several ways, including:
Manually disconnect the fiber optic cable from the failed port and
connect it to the other port. You may need to reconfigure your host
software to recognize the alternate port.
The LTO-4 drives numbers are as follows...
World Wide Node
Name (WWNN) The WWNN for LTO-4 drives uses the form 21:1w:00:90:A5:00:xx:xx, where:
w = the drive number
xx:xx = a unique serial number
World Wide Port
Name (WWPN) The WWPN for LTO-4 drives uses the form 2y:1w:00:90:A5:00:xx:xx, where:
y = the port number
w = the drive number
xx:xx = a unique serial number
Set the value for Port B by copying the value for Port A and changing the value
of the second digit in the first pair of hexadecimal numbers from 1 to 2.
For example:
WWPN for Port A = 21:1w:00:90:A5:00:xx:xx.
WWPN for Port B = 22:1w:00:90:A5:00:xx:xx
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Connect each port on the drive to a separate Fibre Channel HBA in the
host. You can also use a dual-port Fibre Channel HBA. Configure one
HBA (or HBA port) as the primary connection and the other HBA (or
HBA port) as the failover connection. Install failover software on the
servers host computer to control the transfer of I/O from one HBA to
the other in case of a failure. Refer to your failover software and HBA
documentation for instructions.
Connect each port on the drive to a separate Fibre Channel switch or
hub. Configure one switch (or hub) as the primary connection and the
other switch (or hub) as the failover connection. Install failover
software on the servers host computer to control the transfer of I/O
from one connection to the other in case of a failure. Refer to you
failover software and switch or hub documentation for instructions.
Power Cable
The power cord included with this unit is considered part of this unit and
cannot be used with any other equipment.
The Spectra Logic power cord (PN 8296) may be used with this product so
you can plug the library into a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) in the rack.
Using USB Storage Devices
A user can plug a USB storage device into the LCM for transferring
information to and from the library. Do not leave a USB storage device
plugged into the LCM indefinitely, unless directed by Spectra Logic
Technical Support.
Note: Not all USB storage devices are compatible with the library. If
you are unable to access a USB storage device from the library,
remove it and use a different one. If the LCM stops responding
after you insert an incompatible USB storage device, reboot the
library as described in the Spectra T50e User Guide.
Removing Media from Magazines
Use the small holes in the back of the magazines to push the media out of
the slots.
Integration Tips
Spectra Logic does not support the use of the Adaptec 29320 SCSI card
with any Spectra Logic library. Note, however, that the Adaptec 29320A
SCSI is supported.
Ensure that you add LUN support to any SCSI HBA that you plan to use
with the library.
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User Guide Updates
This section contains updates to the Spectra T50e User Guide. This
information will be added to the guide when it is next updated.
Note: The Spectra T50e User Guide is current as of the BlueScale
Firmware 10.5.0-20081121F version.
To make sure that you have the latest version of these
release notes and the Spectra T50e User Guide, check the
Spectra Logic Web site at
www.spectralogic.com/documents.
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Spectra T50e Library Firmware
LIBRARY FIRMWARE SUPPORT PROCESS
The support model for Spectra Logic firmware is implemented as follows:
Current Shipping Release Any issues found in the current release of
firmware are resolved either with a patch or a new release, depending on
the types of changes needed. The current release is completely supported.
One Release Prior to the Current Release Support strongly recommends
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 provides patches to the previous release.
Two Releases Prior to the Current Release Customers are 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 are extremely rare.
LIBRARY FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS
See the Spectra T50e Library User Guide for information about updating the
library firmware. For the most current version of the library firmware,
check the Spectra Logic web site at www.spectralogic/downloads.
Firmware Package History
The following pages list changes in Spectra T50e library firmware packages
for new features and updates that affect the library and its components.
Note: Unless otherwise stated, the known issues remain active until
moved to the resolved issues section. Always read the known
issues section for each firmware release to make sure you are
aware of any potential problems.
Firmware Package Order and Naming
This document lists releases in a reverse chronological order, with the most
recent release listed first. Firmware packages created in 2005 are called
BlueScale, and are released with a package number starting at 9.0 and
progressing higher from there.
All package names are followed with the date of release (YYYYMMDD
format), and either an F for Full Release or an I for Incremental Release.
Spectra T50e Library Firmware — Library Firmware Package History
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Release Notes
90970016
LIBRARY FIRMWARE PACKAGE HISTORY
BlueScale10.5.0-20081121F
Enhancements
BlueScale10.5 adds the following new features:
Media Lifecycle Management
Hardware Health Maintenance
Enhanced AutoSupport features
See the Spectra T50e User Guide for a detailed description of how these new
features work in the library.
Resolved Issues
You can now move a cartridge to the Access port remotely via the RLC.
When attempting to recycle tapes using the Encryption feature, the
Tapes to Recycle > Delete All button now works.
Caution Starting with BlueScale 10.3.1 firmware, IBM LTO-4 tape drives must be using
firmware version 8940 or above.
Important Changes to the way a library generates the World Wide Node Name (WWNN) and
World Wide Port Names (WWPN) for LTO-4 Fibre Channel drives will affect your SAN
or HBA configurations.
Important The IBM LTO-4 Fibre Channel drives currently shipping with the library are
equipped two Fibre Channel ports. Read Using Dual-Port Fibre Channel LTO-4 Tape
Drives on page 15 for important information. To enable and use the dual ports:
Your library must be using BlueScale10.3.1 or later firmware.
The LTO-4 Fibre Channel drives must be using firmware version 8940 or later
(see Updates to the LTO-4 Drive Firmware on page 14).
If an LTO-4 Fibre Channel drive is connected to a SAN using zoning or to an HBA
using persistent binding, you may also need to update your SAN or HBA
configuration to include the WWPN for Port B.
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