Contents
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Minimum Firmware Levels for Common Library
Features
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Contacting Dell .
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Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Safety and Environmental Notices
Danger Notice .
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Caution Notice .
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Laser Safety and Compliance .
Class I Laser Product .
Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure .
Rack Safety .
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Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
Related Publications .
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Chapter 1. Product Description . . . . 1-1
Front Panel .
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Rear Panel
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Bar Code Reader .
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Encryption .
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Supported Internet Protocols .
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SNMP Traps .
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Maximum Library Storage Capacity and Data
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Ultrium Tape Drives .
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Speed Matching .
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Channel Calibration .
Power Management .
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Library Specifications
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Product Environment
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Supported Device Drivers .
Chapter 2. User Interfaces . . . . . . 2-1
Operator Control Panel .
Operator Control Panel Philosophy .
Power-ON Display.
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Note about the Front Panel LEDs .
Input Modes .
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Web User Interface.
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Login .
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System Status .
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Web User Interface Help Pages
Logging out of the Web User Interface .
Chapter 3. Installation Planning . . . . 3-1
Determining the Number of Logical Libraries .
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Basic Guidelines
Library Sharing .
Using Multiple Logical Libraries for Library
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Using Multiple Control Paths .
Using Multiple Control Paths for Path Failover
Library Partitioning and Element Addressing .
Logical Unit Number (LUN) Scanning .
Host Interfaces .
SCSI Interface .
SAS Interface
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Fibre Channel Interface .
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Chapter 4. Installation and
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Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
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Using the Library Configuration Form .
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Installing Your Library .
Choosing a Location .
Unpacking the Library .
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Verifying the Shipment .
Installing the Library Foot Pads (for Desktop
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Removing and Storing the Shipping Lock .
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Rackmounting the Library (for Rack Installation
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Connecting the Host Interface Cable
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Connecting a Power Cord .
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Configuring Your Library .
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Choosing Your Configuration Method .
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Using Factory Defaults as Your Configuration
Configuring Your Library using the Web User
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Interface .
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Configuring Your Library using the Operator
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Preparing the Host .
Verifying the Connection .
Cartridge Magazines.
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Populating the Library with Data Cartridges
Inserting the Cleaning Cartridge .
Chapter 5. Operations . . . . . . . . 5-1
Operator Control Panel Navigation .
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Operator Control Panel Menu Tree .
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Monitor Menu .
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Control Menu .
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Configure Menu .
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Service Menu .
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Web User Interface Menus .
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Monitor Library Menu .
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Manage Library Menu .
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Configure Library Menu .
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Service Library Menu .
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Import and Export Media during Normal Library
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Configuring I/O Stations and Reserving Slots .
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