HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 Manuel utilisateur
HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader
Getting Started Guide
*Q6Q67-00001*
Part Number: Q6Q67-00001
Published: December 2017
Edition: 8
Abstract
This guide provides information necessary to install the 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader. This guide is
intended for system administrators and other users who need physical knowledge of the
autoloader.
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Contents
Overview.......................................................................................................4
Autoloader front panel......................................................................................................................... 4
Autoloader back panel.........................................................................................................................4
Tape drive back panels........................................................................................................................5
Autoloader user interfaces ..................................................................................................................6
Planning the installation............................................................................. 8
Location requirements.........................................................................................................................8
FC connection information...................................................................................................................8
SAS connection information................................................................................................................ 9
Installing the autoloader .......................................................................... 10
Preparing the host............................................................................................................................. 10
Unpacking the shipping container......................................................................................................11
Attaching the feet ..............................................................................................................................11
Removing the shipping lock ..............................................................................................................12
Installing the autoloader in a rack .....................................................................................................13
Installing the tape drive......................................................................................................................14
Connecting the FC cable...................................................................................................................15
Connecting the SAS cable.................................................................................................................15
Powering on the autoloader ..............................................................................................................16
Configuring the autoloader network ..................................................................................................16
Setting the date and time...................................................................................................................17
Setting the administrator password................................................................................................... 18
Configuring the FC interface..............................................................................................................18
Labeling the tape cartridges.............................................................................................................. 18
Loading the tape cartridges...............................................................................................................19
Verifying the connection.................................................................................................................... 20
Verifying the installation.....................................................................................................................20
Configuring additional features..........................................................................................................21
Supported media....................................................................................... 22
Related information................................................................................... 23
Product documentation......................................................................................................................23
Websites............................................................................................................................................23
OCP menu.................................................................................................. 24
Contents 3
Overview
The autoloader provides a compact, high-capacity, low-cost solution for simple, unattended data backup. This
unique design houses 8 tape cartridges in its 1U height.
The autoloader is compatible with most operating systems. However, it requires either direct support from the
operating system or a compatible backup application to take advantage of its many features.
To verify compatibility, see the HPE Data Availability, Protection, and Retention Compatibility Matrix at:
http://hpe.com/storage/DAPRcompatibility
Autoloader front panel
1. Power button 2. Mailslot 3. Front panel LEDs
4. Front panel LCD screen 5. Control buttons 6. Air vents
7. Magazine
Autoloader back panel
1. Tape drive assembly 2. Fan
3. Power connector 4. Magazine release hole
5. Pull-out tab containing the serial number and other
product information
6. Ethernet port
7. Serial port (Factory use only) 8. Controller health status indicator
9. USB port
4 Overview
Tape drive back panels
Fibre Channel
Table 1: LTO-5 and LTO-6 FC tape drive back panels
1 2 3 4
1. Tape drive Ethernet port
2. FC port A
3. FC port B (LTO-6 and
later)
4. Tape drive power LED,
green
Table 2: LTO-7 and LTO-8 FC tape drive back panels
1 2 3 4
1. Tape drive Ethernet port
2. FC port A
3. FC port B
4. Tape drive power LED,
green
SAS
Table 3: LTO-4, LTO-5, and LTO-6 SAS tape drive back panels
1 2 3 4
1. Tape drive Ethernet port
2. SAS port A
3. SAS port B (LTO-6 and
later)
4. Tape drive power LED,
green
Tape drive back panels 5
Table 4: LTO-7 and LTO-8 SAS tape drive back panels
1 2 3 4
1. Tape drive Ethernet port
2. SAS port A
3. SAS port B
4. Tape drive power LED,
green
Autoloader user interfaces
The autoloader has two user interfaces:
• Operator control panel (OCP). From the OCP you can operate the autoloader from the front panel.
• Remote management interface (RMI). From the RMI you can monitor and control the autoloader from a
web browser. You can access most autoloader functions from the RMI.
The OCP
The OCP has a power button, four LEDs, four control keys, and a 2-line by 16-character LCD screen. With
the OCP, you can monitor, configure, and operate most autoloader functions from the front panel.
OCP LED indicators
The OCP has four LEDs that provide information.
1Ready Green, steady when power is on, blinking with tape drive or autoloader robotics activity.
2Clean Amber when a tape drive cleaning operation is recommended.
3Attention Amber if the autoloader has detected a condition that user attention is necessary, but
that the autoloader can still perform most operations.
4Error Amber if an unrecoverable tape drive or autoloader error occurs. A corresponding error
message displays on the LCD screen. User intervention is required; the autoloader is not
capable of performing some operations.
6 Autoloader user interfaces
OCP control keys
Cancel Cancels the current menu option, returns to the previous menu level, or
returns to the Home screen.
Enter Initiates the current menu or selects the current option displayed on the
LCD screen.
Previous Selects the previous item or value in the currently displayed menu.
Next Selects the next item or value in the currently displayed menu.
The RMI
With the RMI, you can monitor, configure, and operate most autoloader functions from a web browser.
When possible, use the RMI as the primary autoloader interface because it provides access to additional
features, includes online help, and is easier to use. However, the RMI is not required to use the autoloader,
except to configure advanced features, such as SNMP, IPv6, encryption, LTFS, HPE TapeAssure, and path
failover.
The only tasks you cannot do from the RMI are:
• Open the mailslots.
• Initiate the Wellness test.
• Use a USB flash drive to save configuration files and support tickets, and download firmware.
To enable the autoloader RMI, follow the instructions in this document to:
• Connect the autoloader to the local area network with an Ethernet cable.
• Configure the autoloader addressing.
• If you intend to use the administrative functions of the RMI, set the administrator password using the OCP.
NOTE:
The autoloader is shipped without an administrator password. The administrator password must be set
from the OCP before you can use the RMI administrator functions. Once the administrator password is
set, you can access the RMI by providing the administrator password on the login screen.
Logging in
Using the OCP, find the autoloader IP address from the Info > Network screen. Open any HTML web
browser and enter the autoloader IP address. Select the account type. For the administrator account, you
must also enter the administrator password. Click Sign In.
Once signed in, click Help in the upper right-hand corner for more information about the fields and information
in the RMI.
Status icons
The green check mark Status OK icon indicates that the autoloader is fully operational and that
no user interaction is required.
The blue exclamation point Status Warning icon indicates that user attention is necessary, but
that the autoloader can still perform most operations.
The red X Status Error icon indicates that user intervention is required and that the autoloader
is not capable of performing some operations.
The RMI 7
Planning the installation
Procedure
1. Choose a location for the autoloader.
2. Plan the SAS or Fibre Channel configuration and obtain the necessary cables.
Location requirements
If you plan to mount the autoloader in a rack, select an open rack location with access to the host server and
a power outlet. If possible, install the autoloader in the middle or higher part of the rack to avoid dust from the
floor and to allow easy access to the mailslot and magazines.
If you plan to set the autoloader on a table, select a level area large enough to support both edges of the
autoloader with access to the host server and a power outlet. You can also set the autoloader on a shelf in the
rack. In this case, you must attach the feet during the installation process.
IMPORTANT:
The autoloader must be mounted in supported rack rails or sit on the enclosed support feet. Placing the
autoloader on a surface, such as a tabletop or rack shelf, without the feet applied could result in
autoloader errors.
FC connection information
Connect the FC tape drive directly to the server with an HBA or indirectly through a SAN with an FC switch.
Direct connection
The host must have a 2 Gb, 4 Gb, 8 Gb, or 16 Gb FC HBA. An 8 Gb or faster HBA is recommended for LTO-5
and later generation tape drives. To verify that an HBA is supported on your server and qualified for the
autoloader, see the DAPR compatibility matrix at: http://www.hpe.com/storage/DAPRcompatibility
A server that has FC-attached hard drives performs best with at least two FC ports. Using the same FC port
for disk and tape drive access can cause performance degradation.
SAN connection
All switches between the host and the tape drive must be of the appropriate type. A 2 Gb switch in the path
might cause performance degradation when backing up highly compressible data.
Configure zoning on the FC switch so that only the backup servers can access the tape drive. For more
information, see the switch documentation.
Cable requirements
An FC cable is required for each FC port you plan to use. The tape drive has an LC-style connector. The
maximum cable length is based on the tape drive and external cable type.
Drive type Cable type 2 Gb 4 Gb 8 Gb
All OM2 0.5 – 300 m 0.5 – 150 m Not supported
LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8 OM3, OM4 0.5 – 500 m 0.5 – 380 m 0.5 – 150 m
8 Planning the installation
SAS connection information
The server must have a SAS host bus adapter with an external connector.
The autoloader uses two SCSI logical unit numbers (LUNs) and requires an HBA with multiple LUN support.
Most Hewlett Packard Enterprise SAS RAID controllers support tape devices; many other SAS RAID
controllers do not support tape devices. To verify the specifications of your HBA or find a list of compatible
HBAs, see the DAPR compatibility matrix: http://www.hpe.com/storage/DAPRcompatibility
CAUTION:
Do not connect the autoloader to a SAS RAID controller unless the DAPR compatibility matrix shows
that the controller is qualified with the autoloader. The server might not be able to boot when the
autoloader is connected to an unsupported SAS RAID controller.
CAUTION:
Reliable data transfer requires high-quality cables and connections.
• Always verify that the SAS cable is rated for the data transfer speed of the HBA and tape drive.
• Do not use adapters or converters between the HBA and the tape drive. SAS signal rates require
clean connections and a minimum number of connections between the HBA and the tape drive.
• SAS cables described as "equalized" might not support 6 Gb/s data rates. Do not use equalized
cables with LTO-5 or later generation tape drives unless these cables are verified for 6 Gb/s data
rates.
• For optimal performance, only use cables of the length specified as qualified for your products. Do
not use a SAS cable longer than 6 meters.
Cable requirements
Most SAS HBA ports have four SAS channels. A tape drive uses one channel, so each HBA port can support
up to four tape drives. You can use a cable with one connector on each end, but only one channel will be
used. To use the other channels, use a SAS fanout cable with a connector for each tape drive.
Connectors
The host end of the cable must have the same type of connector as the HBA external SAS port.
The tape drive has a mini-SAS connector. The connector is keyed in location 4, which is the standard location
for end devices. If you use a cable other than the one supplied with the product, verify that it is keyed in
location 4.
CAUTION:
Mini-SAS connectors are keyed. Do not force a SAS cable mini-SAS connector into the tape drive mini-
SAS port because it might be keyed differently.
SAS connection information 9
Installing the autoloader
IMPORTANT:
The shipping lock must be removed for the robotics to operate properly. A robot move error is
displayed if the shipping lock is not removed. See Removing the shipping lock on page 12.
WARNING:
The autoloader weighs up to 11.5 kg (25.4 lb) without media and 13.1 kg (28.9 lb) with media (8
cartridges).
When moving the autoloader, to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the autoloader:
• Observe local health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material handling.
• Remove all tape cartridges to reduce the overall weight of the autoloader and to prevent cartridges
from falling into the robotic path and damaging the autoloader. Keep the cartridges organized so they
can be returned to the same locations.
• Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the autoloader during installation or removal.
WARNING:
When placing the autoloader into a rack, to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment:
• Extend the rack leveling jacks to the floor.
• Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
• Install the rack stabilizer kit on the rack.
• Extend only one rack component at a time. Racks can become unstable if more than one component
is extended.
Preparing the host
IMPORTANT:
Use proper procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use wrist-grounding straps and anti-
static mats when handling internal components.
Procedure
• If you are not the system administrator of the host computer, check with the system administrator before
powering off the computer.
• For an FC autoloader, install an FC HBA or verify that you have sufficient ports available on a compatible
FC switch. See FC connection information on page 8.
• For a SAS autoloader, if necessary, install a SAS HBA with an external SAS connector that supports
multiple LUNs. Refer to the host computer and HBA documentation for installation information. See SAS
connection information on page 9.
• Install application software and compatible drivers on the host computer. See the application software
manuals for installation and configuration information.
• Install the Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) diagnostic utility to see what devices are connected to the host,
verify the installation, upgrade firmware, and aid in troubleshooting.
Download L&TT without charge from: http://www.hpe.com/support/TapeTools
10 Installing the autoloader
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