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  • Page 1 Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library User's Guide...
  • Page 3 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 4 Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Validating tape drive installation . . 49 features . . xi Connecting cables . . 49 Contacting Dell . . xii Powering on the library . . 51 The Initial Setup process . . 52 Safety and environmental notices . . . xiii Initial configuration and customization .
  • Page 6 . 143 Cartridge Read/Write compatibility . . 144 Index ....175 WORM (Write Once, Read Many) cartridges . . 144 Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 7: Figures

    Figures Two module tape library Two modules in rack, seen from the rear Base Module Connected modules . . 49 Expansion Module Full-height FC dual port . . 50 Base Module Half-height FC single port . 50 2 module library . Half-height SAS dual port.
  • Page 8 Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 9: Tables

    Tables Regulatory marks . xi Navigation Dock . . 61 Minimum firmware levels for common library Status icons . 61 features . . xi Operator Panel menu tree . . 62 Module designations . Front panel LEDs . 63 Minimum and maximum storage configurations 2 Locating Management functions .
  • Page 10 Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 11: Read This First

    Read this first Regulatory information v The library must be installed in a restricted area. v Only personnel with technical and product safety training should have access to the library. v To comply with the regulations and standards, the library must be properly installed in an office or industrial environment with shielded cables and adequate grounding of SAS interface and input power.

  • Page 12: Contacting Dell

    Dell provides online and telephone-based support and service options. Service availability varies by country and product, and some services might not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues follow the steps that are listed: 1.

  • Page 13: Safety And Environmental Notices

    Safety and environmental notices When this product is used, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices that are contained in this guide. The notices are accompanied by symbols that represent the severity of the safety condition. The sections that follow define each type of safety notice and give examples. Danger and Caution notices Danger notices A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people.
  • Page 14 Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v If Dell supplied a power cord(s), connect power to this unit only with the Dell provided power cord. Do not use the Dell provided power cord for any other product.

  • Page 15: Caution Notices

    To disconnect: 1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise). 2. Remove the power cords from the outlets. 3. Remove the signal cables from the connectors. 4. Remove all cables from the devices. To connect: 1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise). 2.

  • Page 16: Possible Safety Hazards

    Do not use solvents, cleaners, or other chemicals that are not approved for use on this product. Before the library is used, repair any of the preceding problems. Class I laser product Before the library is used, review the following laser safety information. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 17: Performing The Safety Inspection Procedure

    The product might contain a laser assembly that complies with the performance standards set by the US Food and Drug Administration for a Class I laser product. Class I laser products do not emit hazardous laser radiation. The product has the necessary protective housing and scanning safeguards to ensure that laser radiation is inaccessible during operation or is within Class I limits.
  • Page 18 – Remove all devices in the 32U position (compliance ID RACK-001) or 22U (compliance ID RR001) and above. – Ensure that the heaviest devices are installed in the bottom of the rack cabinet. xviii Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 19: Power Cords

    (R002) Power Cords For your safety, Dell provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this Dell product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet.
  • Page 20 Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 21: Preface

    Refer to the following publications for more information. ™ v Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library Getting Started Guide provides unpacking and initial setup information. v IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager Knowledge Center, which is located at http://www-01.ibm.com/ support/knowledgecenter/SSWPVP/welcome?lang=en, contains information to help you install, ®...
  • Page 22 Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 23: Overview

    ™ The Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library provides compact, high-capacity, low-cost solutions for simple, unattended data backup. The installation begins with the 3U high Base Module, with capacity for 32 tape cartridges and 3 half-height LTO tape drives, or one full-height and one half-height tape drive.

  • Page 24: Structure And Supported Library Configurations

    Base Module and three Expansion Modules below the Base Module. Table 5 on page 3 shows the supported configurations for libraries, ranging 1 - 7 total modules. Figure 2. Base Module Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 25: Base Module

    Figure 3. Expansion Module Table 5. Library configurations Module quantity Supported library configuration 1 module library Base Module only Figure 4. Base Module 2 module library Base Module, and 1 Expansion Module Figure 5. 2 module library 3 module library Base Module, and 2 Expansion Modules Figure 6.

  • Page 26: Module Library

    Module quantity Supported library configuration 4 module library Base Module, and 3 Expansion Modules Figure 7. 4 module library 5 module library Base Module, and 4 Expansion Modules Figure 8. 5 module library Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 27: Module Library

    Table 5. Library configurations (continued) Module quantity Supported library configuration 6 module library Base Module, and 5 Expansion Modules Figure 9. 6 Module library Overview...

  • Page 28: Module Library

    Table 5. Library configurations (continued) Module quantity Supported library configuration 7 module library Base Module, and 6 Expansion Modules Figure 10. 7 module library Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 29: Components

    Components Front panel Figure 11. Front panel Table 6. Front panel descriptions Number Item Comments Screw holes for attachment to a rack Left magazine access handle Power Base Module only Ready LED, Green Base Module only Unit Identification LED, Blue Base Module only Clean LED, Amber Base Module only...

  • Page 30: Rear Panel

    Physical and logical addresses of modules The library assigns each module a unique address to indicate its physical location, shown in Figure 13 on page 9. The physical numbering is bottom up on all modules. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 31: Magazines

    Figure 13. Physical numbering of modules Magazines Each module contains two magazines, holding up to 40 cartridges. Overview...

  • Page 32: Left Magazine

    Physical numbering of storage slots starts with the left magazine of the lowest module of your library. In this module, the numbers of the lowest row (1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26, 31, 36) are inaccessible to the accessor so Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 33: Power Supply

    that only 32 cartridges can be loaded. As modules are added above this module, the numbering continues, starting with the lower left slot of the left magazine, and adding 40 storage slots for each additional module. Each module can be configured to contain an I/O Station, or one I/O Station can be accessed by several modules.

  • Page 34: Supported Tape Drives

    The tape drive is designated as a control path drive. Mixed drives All supported generations of LTO tape drives and cartridges can be in the same physical library and within a single module. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 35: Drive Sled Back Panels

    This library supports a mixture of LTO drive types in a logical library. Some independent software vendors (ISVs) support mixed drive types within a logical library and other do not. Some ISVs that support mixed drive types might have restrictions. For details, contact your ISV. Figure 17 shows examples of methods for mixing LTO drive types in a logical library.

  • Page 36: Half-Height Sas Dual Port

    Drive sled indicators (see Figure 18 on page 13 Figure 20. Half-height FC single port Table 13. Half-height FC single port Number Description FC port 0 Drive sled indicators (see Figure 18 on page 13 Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 37: Physical And Logical Addresses Of Drives

    Figure 21. Full-height FC dual port Table 14. Full-height FC dual port Number Description FC port 0 FC port 1 Drive sled indicators (see Figure 18 on page 13 Physical and logical addresses of drives The library assigns each tape drive a unique address to indicate its physical location, shown in Figure 22 on page 16.

  • Page 38: Supported Tape Cartridges

    LTO7 WORM Data Cartridge v LTO6 Data Cartridge v LTO6 WORM Data Cartridge v LTO5 Data Cartridge v LTO5 WORM Data Cartridge v LTO4 Data Cartridge v LTO4 WORM Data Cartridge v Universal LTO Cleaning Cartridge Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 39: Library Functions

    2. Library-managed encryption on the library is already activated and cannot be deactivated. If issues occur with the library-managed encryption on the library, go to http://www.dell.com/ tapeautomation for information on resolving the issue. If your issue is not resolved, contact Dell technical support.

  • Page 40: Path Failover And Load Balancing

    Both CPF and DPF require the use of the current device driver. They are supported exclusively with products that bear the Dell logo on the operating systems that is indicated in Table 15. Table 15 summarizes the differences between CPF, DPF, and load balancing.

  • Page 41: Alerts And Logging

    Table 15. Differences between CPF and DPF (continued) Characteristic DPF and Load Balancing Device driver required ® Supported operating systems , SuSE Linux, Red Hat AIX, SuSE Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Enterprise Linux, Solaris, Windows Linux, Solaris, Windows (DPF only) Order feature to obtain license Notes: 1.

  • Page 42: Host Connectivity

    1. Dell does not provide application software with this library. To order software, contact your sales representative, Business Partner, or an independent software provider. 2. If you attach your library to a server with non-Dell software, contact your software vendor for a matrix of compatible hardware, software, firmware revisions, and adapter cards.
  • Page 43 Supported interfaces This tape library supports the Gigabit Ethernet interface in either auto negotiation or fixed modes of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1 Gbps by using half or full duplex. The library supports the following TCP/IP protocols: IPv4 and IPv6 support This tape library supports Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in both IPv4 and IPv6 format.
  • Page 44 Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 45: Planning

    You are responsible for the security of this library, the cartridges that are contained within the library, and shelf-resident cartridges. To prevent unauthorized access to data, Dell recommends locating the library and all shelf-resident cartridges in an area where access is controlled.

  • Page 46: Physical Specifications

    20 to 50 Notes: v Derate maximum dry-bulb temperature 1°C/300 in (34°F/984 ft.) above 900 m (2,953 ft.). v Derate maximum recommended dry-bulb temperature 1°C/300 in (34°F/984 ft.) above 1,800 m (5,905 ft.). Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 47: Power Cords

    Gas and particulate exposure Table 20. Gas and particulate exposure Contamination Requirement Gaseous contamination Severity level G1 as per ANSI/ISA 71.04-1985 , which states that the reactivity rate of copper coupons shall be less than 300 Angstroms per month (Å/month, 0.0039 µg/cm²...
  • Page 48 Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad Tobago, Venezuela, US Australia AS 3112 Australia, China, Colombia, New Zealand, Papua New v 2.8 m, 250 V NZS 198 Guinea, Paraguay, Uruguay, v FC 9831 Western Samoa v P/N 95P2352 Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 49 Table 21. Power cords (continued) Description, Feature Code Plug Standard Country or Region Index Number in Figure 23 (FC), and Part Number Reference on page 30 (P/N) France, Germany CEE 7 - VII Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Aruba, v 2.8 m, 250 V Austria, Belgium, Benin, v FC 9820 Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina...
  • Page 50 Japan HV** JIS C8303, C8306 Japan v 2.8 m, 250 V v FC 9843 v P/N 39M5186 Korea HV** KS C8305, K60884-1 Korea v 2.8 m, 250 V v FC 9844 v P/N 23R6123 Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 51 Table 21. Power cords (continued) Description, Feature Code Plug Standard Country or Region Index Number in Figure 23 (FC), and Part Number Reference on page 30 (P/N) India HV** IS 6538 India v 2.8 m, 250 V v FC 9845 v P/N 23R6124 Brazil LV* InMetro NBR 6147...

  • Page 52: Network Requirements

    No Ethernet port - Service personnel can connect a laptop to the customer network to use the Management GUI with service login. v Dedicated secondary Ethernet port - The secondary network port that is dedicated only for service personnel to connect a laptop directly to the library. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 53: Host Requirements

    v Secondary Ethernet port - The secondary network port can be disconnected and service personnel can use it to connect a laptop directly to the library. IP range selection For internal communication between modules, the tape library uses an Ethernet connection with an internal IP address range.
  • Page 54 Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 55: Installing

    Installing Table 22. Installation Precautions Product Weight Caution: The weight of this part or unit is between 18.1 and 33.6 kg (40 and 74 lb). It takes two persons to safely lift this part or unit. (C009) Caution: The weight of this part or unit is between 33.6 and 46.3 kg (74 and 102 lb).

  • Page 56: Unpacking The Base Module And Expansion Modules

    Important: Lift the module out of the box by the long sides, not by the display. Figure 24. Removing the module from the box 4. Check that all components for assembling the module are in the box. See “Identifying Library Module components” on page 39. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 57: The Module After Removal From The Box

    Figure 25. The module after removal from the box Attention: Do not place a module on either the ends or sides as this action can damage the module. 5. Unlatch the top of the module by using your fingers or a small tool, one on each side of the lid, and press inward.

  • Page 58: Removing The Top Of The Module

    Figure 26. Unlatching the top of the module Figure 27. Removing the top of the module 6. Remove the foam packing from the inside of the module. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 59: The Module Is Opened To Show The Foam

    Figure 28. The module is opened to show the foam packing. 7. After the packing is removed, the internal components are shown. Figure 29. The foam packing is removed, and the internal components are shown - Base Module. 8. Install the top cover if you do not plan to add modules above this module. Important: The module contains a sensor that detects when the top cover is installed correctly.

  • Page 60: Top Cover Sensor

    Figure 30. Top cover sensor Figure 31. Incorrect top cover insertion - too high Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 61: Identifying Library Module Components

    10. If you are adding extra modules, go to “Preparing top and bottom modules.” Identifying Library Module components The Dell ML3 tape library is shipped with a rack mount kit and all cables (power and interface) when the unit is ordered.
  • Page 62 4 mm sidewards to the left to unlock the spring loaded lock. See Figure 34 on page 41. Important: Do NOT turn the module upside-down to complete this step. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 63: Unlocking The Spring Loaded Lock

    Figure 34. Unlocking the spring loaded lock d. Lower the cover front end by about 10 cm ( 1 ) and pull gently forward ( 2 ) to disengage from the pivot point at the unit center. Figure 35. Removing the cover 2.

  • Page 64: Installing Modules In A Rack

    Locate the four universal rack connectors, four Philips screws, and two rackmount rails (LH and RH). Note: The universal rack connectors have two sides, for round hole and square hole racks. The square-hole side might be painted. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 65: Incorrect Connector Locations

    Figure 37. Universal rack connector b. On the inside of the racks, facing out, mount the connectors at the appropriate height to the right and left rack posts. Mount them in the middle hole of the height unit (the middle of a height unit is the hole between two wide and neighboring division bars) in both front and back.

  • Page 66: Correct Connector Locations

    Repeat step b on the right and left rack posts in the rear of the rack. d. Mount the LH Rackmount rail to the connectors. See Figure 40. e. Repeat step d with the RH Rackmount Rail. Figure 40. Mounting the rails to the connectors Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 67: Side Rails Installed

    Figure 41. Side rails installed 3. Place the library at the front of the rack on the support angles of the rails and push it into the rack to the back stop. Figure 42. Sliding the library into the rack 4.

  • Page 68: Installing A Tabletop Module

    Aligning the modules ensures that the accessor can move freely between the modules. The library cannot operate unless the alignment mechanisms of the upper modules are in the locked position, and the alignment mechanism of the lowest module is unlocked. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 69: Alignment Lever Lock

    1. From the front of the library, loosen the screws on each of the modules where they are attached to the rails two full turns. 2. From the back of the library, starting with the bottom pair of modules, align each module with the module below it.

  • Page 70: Alignment Lever Unlocked Or Disengaged

    5. From the back of the library, connect the modules of each pair to its adjacent module by using the expansion interconnect cables ( 1 ) as shown in Figure 48 on page 49. Note: The top module's top connector and the bottom module's bottom connector has nothing plugged into them. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 71: Validating Tape Drive Installation

    Figure 48. Connected modules Validating tape drive installation Tape drives come already installed in the library modules. v Half-height tape drives can be installed in any drive bay in a module. v Full-height tape drives must be installed in the lowest two bays of a module. Installing a full-height drive in the top two bays of a module is not supported.

  • Page 72: Half-Height Fc Single Port

    1. Attach the end of the SAS cable into the connector on the HBA. If you are using a SAS fanout/Interposer cable, the end of the cable with only one connector must be plugged into the HBA. 2. Connect the drive end of the cable. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 73: Powering On The Library

    v If you are using a cable with a single connector on each end, attach the other end into the connector on the tape drive. v If you are using a SAS fanout/Interposer cable, attach one mini-SAS connector into the connector on each tape drive.

  • Page 74: The Initial Setup Process

    3. When you are logged in, the initial configuration process begins with Network Settings. 4. Follow the prompts to set date and time, and administrator PIN. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 75: Initial Configuration And Customization

    5. When the initial setup is complete, the display returns to the Operator Panel main screen. To check your configuration at any time, go to Configuration > Initial System Setup on the Operator Panel. On the Management GUI, go to Library. Initial configuration and customization After the physical installation and initial setup by using the Operator Panel is completed, an administrator can log on to the Management GUI to complete the library configuration and configuration...

  • Page 76: Open I/O Station Seen From The Left

    Wait until the magazine is unlocked, and then pull out the magazine. Note: Wait for the Operator Panel/Management GUI message to say that the magazine is unlocked before the magazine is pulled out. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 77: Verifying The Installation

    Figure 54. Magazine pulled out 2. Load the tape cartridges into the magazine. Important: The lowest slots of the lowest module in a library are inaccessible to the accessor, so do not load cartridges into these cartridge slots. 3. Insert the magazine into the unit. 4.

  • Page 78: Overview

    A control path is a logical path into the library through which the library receives standard SCSI Medium Changer commands to control the library operations. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 79: Library Partitioning

    Multiple control paths reduce the possibility of a failure in one control path to cause the entire library to become unavailable. Also, when you configure more control paths, more library-sharing configurations and options are possible. Access to the library is on a first-come, first-served basis. Each control path for a logical library can accept commands while the library is in use by another control path.

  • Page 80: Verifying The Host Connection

    Or, use the Tape Diagnostic Tool (ITDT) to verify the communication between library and host. See “The ITDT firmware update, dump retrieval and drive test tool ” on page 77. See “Host connectivity” on page 20 for compatible servers and software. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 81: Managing

    Managing Certain user roles can perform different functions. v The Admin role has access to all menus except those menus that are restricted to Service only. The default password is adm001.The Admin account has access to monitor, configure, and run unit diagnostics (only exception is the advanced diagnostic procedures that are reserved for service personnel only).

  • Page 82: Management Gui Main Screen

    To access Management GUI help, click the ? icon on the right side of the Management GUI top banner. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 83: The Operator Panel

    Navigation Dock Table 27. Navigation Dock Navigation Dock Icons Element Additional menus Library v Dashboard v Modules and Magazines v Logical Libraries v Events Drive Drives and Ports Cartridges Cartridges and Slots Access Users Settings v Library v Network v Notifications v Security Status icons Status icons indicate the following conditions.

  • Page 84: Operator Panel Main Screen

    1. If the Operator Panel screen saver is on, press Enter. 2. If no PIN is configured, press Enter. 3. If a PIN is configured, enter the PIN, then select Login and press Enter. Status icons Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 85: Locating Management Functions

    Figure 57. Front panel LEDs Table 30. Front panel LEDs LEDs Color Descriptions Ready Green Steady when power is on, flashing with tape Ready drive or library robotic activity. Unit ID Blue when activated The unit identification (UID) LEDs are controlled by the user through the Maintenance >...
  • Page 86 Library > Modules and Magazines > Actions > Unlock I/O Station Kerberos Authentication, configure Not available with this interface Settings > Security > Kerberos Authentication LCD Adjustment Maintenance > LCD Adjustment Not available with this interface Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 87 Table 31. Locating Management functions (continued) Menu Navigation Task Operator Panel Management GUI LDAP Authentication, configure Not available with this interface Settings > Security > LDAP Authentication Library firmware, update Maintenance > Library Firmware Library > Actions > Update Library Upgrade (requires FAT32 format USB Firmware drive)

  • Page 88: Default Settings

    Service Login User = service NOT reset Management GUI Password = ser001 Local user accounts Local Default Users = monitor, superuser, administrator, and service Number of Custom User = 0 User Account Settings Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 89 Table 32. Default settings (continued) Configuration Reset Default Parameter Default Settings Password rules Min. number of characters Min. number of uppercase alphabetic characters Min. number of lowercase alphabetic characters Min. number of numeric characters Min. number of special characters Max. number of identical consecutive characters Max.
  • Page 90 Barcode length returned to host Eight leftmost characters Language settings English NOT reset Auto Clean Disabled Media Barcode Compatibility Enabled Check Empty Slot/Unlabeled Cartridge Enabled Detection Management GUI Timeout 30 minutes Drive Defaults Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 91: Methods Of Cleaning Drives

    The head of every tape drive in the tape library must be kept clean to prevent errors that are caused by contamination. To help you keep the drives clean, Dell provides a cleaning cartridge with the library. The library uses the cleaning cartridge to clean the drive with whatever cleaning method that you choose. In all methods, cleaning is done after the data cartridge is unloaded from the drive and before the next load.

  • Page 92: Accessing Cartridges

    Note: Dell recommends enabling the Auto Clean function on the library. With the Auto Clean function enabled, drive cleaning occurs automatically. The only time Auto Cleaning must be disabled is when your backup application requires that it has control. Manual cleaning Manual cleaning requires that you select a menu option from the Management GUI to clean one or more of the tape drives.
  • Page 93 KMIP Wizard configuration 1. In the Actions menu, click Manage Encryption to start the wizard. 2. The Wizard Information screen displays information about the wizard. On this screen, it is also possible to clear all the settings that can be done in the wizard. If the library configuration is complete and the KMIP server is available on the network, click Next.
  • Page 94 Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    – Drive Diagnostics Troubleshooting Guide Refer to this table of symptoms or errors that might occur with the tape library and the installed tape drives. The table provides actions to correct the problems. See www.Dell.com/support. Table 34. Resolving errors Problem...
  • Page 96 Use Sense Data. See “Sense data” on page 100. SNMP Monitoring system Check Event Ticket Log on Management GUI. receives trap. Event is received by email Check Event Ticket Log on Management GUI. notification. Cartridge Movement Problems Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 97 Table 34. Resolving errors (continued) Problem Solution Tape is stuck in drive. Try the following steps, in this order, to remove the stuck tape. Note: The tape drive must rewind the tape before it is ejected. This procedure can take up to ten minutes or more, depending on how much tape must be rewound. When the tape is rewound, the eject cycle takes fewer than 16 seconds.

  • Page 98: Pre-Call Checklist

    If you have questions or problems with the library, complete these steps before a call to technical support is placed. Note: Where instructions refer you to the web, go to www.Dell.com/support. 1. Verify that you exhausted all troubleshooting options. See “Troubleshooting Guide” on page 73.

  • Page 99: Contacting Dell

    Dell provides online and telephone-based support and service options. Service availability varies by country and product, and some services might not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues follow the steps that are listed: 1.

  • Page 100: Event Codes

    24 hour: hh.mm.ss Where v yyyy is the year. v mm is the month. v dd is the current day. v hh is hours. v mm is minutes. v ss is seconds. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 101: Main Error Events

    Resolving an error code 1. Record the error information that is displayed on the Operator Panel display or Management GUI screen. 2. If possible, cycle library power and retry the operation. v If the error does not recur, run Library Verify before normal library operation is continued. 3.
  • Page 102 Reinsert the removed drive at the same position as it was removed. 2023 Internal software error. Check for a new system software version for upgrade. 2024 Unhandled Exception Check for a new system software version for upgrade. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 103 Table 35. Main error events (continued) Event Code Message Text and Description Details and Solution 2027 Move failed pulling cartridge v Check for labels or cartridge misalignments that can prevent from slot. the cartridge from coming out of the slot or drive. v For proper operation, the accessor must be able to reach the bottom of the library.
  • Page 104 Check the module interconnect cabling and module power missing. cabling. v If the base module cannot detect both a top and bottom cover, the accessor does not move. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 105 Table 35. Main error events (continued) Event Code Message Text and Description Details and Solution 2045 Library Verify test failed The minimum requirements for the Library Verify are at least because move media test failed. one unloaded drive and one data cartridge that is compatible with that unloaded drive that is installed in the library.
  • Page 106 If the error persists, review library events for information or restart the library. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 107 Table 35. Main error events (continued) Event Code Message Text and Description Details and Solution 2067 For safety reason, the accessor v Ensure that all magazines, top or bottom covers and unit locks movement was halted in place. are inserted and properly locked. v Do not open magazines by using the emergency release or remove covers or unit locks while the library is operating and the accessor is moving.

  • Page 108: Warning Error Events

    Message Text and Description Details and Solution 4000 Drive Sled Fan Speed too low. Ensure that no obstructions are in the fan. 4002 Drive clean request. Clean the drive with an approved cleaning cartridge. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 109 Table 36. Warning events (continued) Event Code Message Text and Description Details and Solution 4003 The drive configuration failed. Remove and reseat the drive canister and retry the operation. 4004 The drive status request failed. Remove and reseat the drive canister to ensure that the drive is fully seated.
  • Page 110 4059 Drive configuration failed because it does Replace drive by a model of LTO generation 4 or not support encryption. higher or disable encryption for this logical library. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 111 Table 36. Warning events (continued) Event Code Message Text and Description Details and Solution 4060 Connection to the KMIP server failed. v Verify the user name and password and all needed SSL certificates that are needed for connecting to the KMIP server. v Verify that the KMIP server is reachable within the network.
  • Page 112 This event indicates that one or more of the gray calibration targets on the library magazines could not be used in calibration. v Inspect the calibration targets in each module and then repeat the auto-calibration routine with the Management GUI. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 113 Table 36. Warning events (continued) Event Code Message Text and Description Details and Solution 4091 Auto calibration of one or more modules v The library must be recalibrated. failed. Adjustment out of range v Ensure that the library firmware is up to date. v This event indicates that one or more of the gray calibration targets on the library magazines could not be used in calibration.
  • Page 114 Ensure that your destination slot or drive is empty and try again. 4144 Unit to unit lock of lowermost module is Ensure that the alignment mechanism is not engaged. engaged in the lowermost module. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 115: Configuration Change Events

    Configuration Change events Table 37. Configuration Change events Event Code Message Text and Description 8000 The configuration of a drive changed. 8001 The drive was added or removed from the system. 8002 A logical library was added/removed or changed. 8003 I/O station was enabled/disabled.

  • Page 116: Informational Events

    Library test successfully finished. 9027 Library test was stopped by user. 9028 Configuration back up to chassis was successful. 9029 Configuration restore from chassis was successful. 9031 Library health Status was changed to status "OK”. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 117: Tapealert Flags

    The standard enables a server to read TapeAlert messages (called flags) from a tape drive with the SCSI bus. The server reads the flags from Log Sense Page 0x2E. Refer to the Dell Model ML3 Tape Library SCSI Reference?? for library and drive TapeAlert Flag information.
  • Page 118 Remove a cartridge from the inventory to recover. Exceeded v I = Informational suggestion to user v W = Warning. Remedial action is advised. Performance of data might be at risk. v C = Critical immediate remedial action is required. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 119: Tapealert Flags Supported By The Drive

    TapeAlert flags supported by the drive Flag Number Flag Name Code Description Action Required Event Read warning Set when the tape drive is having Isolate the fault between drive Warning problems reading data. No data and tape by following these Event is lost, but there is a reduction in steps:...
  • Page 120 Warning an expired cleaning cartridge. Event Invalid cleaning Set when the drive expects a Use a valid cleaning cartridge. Warning tape cleaning cartridge and the loaded Event cartridge is not a cleaning cartridge. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 121 Flag Number Flag Name Code Description Action Required Event Interface Set when the tape drive detects a Locate Error Code 8 or 9 in Warning problem with the SCSI, Fibre “Drive Error Codes: Event Channel, or RS-422 interface. Single-character display (SCD)” on page 100.

  • Page 122: Sense Data

    Sense data When a drive encounters an error, it provides sense data as a response to the host. Refer to the Dell Model ML3 Tape Library SCSI Reference?? for library sense data information. Refer to the Dell LTO Ultrium Tape Drive SCSI Reference?? for tape drive sense data information.
  • Page 123 light and single-character display, that when visible provides drive informational and error conditions. The single-character display shows either a single character, a dot (in the lower right of the display), or both. Note: The SCD can be seen through the windows of expansion units, and for full-height drives only. If you have a base unit without expansion units, or if you have half-height drives, the SCD cannot be seen.

  • Page 124: Scd Dot

    The drive is powered ON and in an idle state. Flashing The drive is reading from the tape, writing to the tape, rewinding the tape, locating data green on the tape, loading the tape, or unloading the tape. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 125 Table 40. Meaning of Status light and single-character display (SCD) (continued) If the And the Status light Meaning SCD is... is... Flashing The drive contains a cartridge during the power-ON cycle. In this case, the drive green completes POST and slowly rewinds the tape (the process can take up to ten minutes). The light stops flashing and becomes solid when the drive completes the recovery and is ready for a read or write operation.
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  • Page 127: Upgrading And Servicing

    Upgrading and servicing Recommended tools v #2 Phillips screwdriver v Small Flat Head or Torx screwdriver Identifying a failed component Check which module contains the failed component. See “Identifying a failed component” on page 73. Internal view of library Figure 58. Internal view of the library Table 41.

  • Page 128: Adding, Removing, Or Replacing A Tape Drive

    1. If you are adding a tape drive, remove a drive bay cover. With a Philips screwdriver, remove one half-height drive bay cover to install one half-height drive, or remove two drive bays covers to install a full-height tape drive. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 129: Drive Bay Covers

    Figure 59. Drive bay covers Note: A full-height tape drive must be installed in the lowest bay of the module. 2. Align and slowly insert the new tape drive into the drive bay along the alignment rails ( 1 in Figure 60) while the drive assembly is supported.

  • Page 130: Installing A Tape Drive

    Confirm that the drive is logically removed by checking the Operator Panel or Management GUI. v If there is no replacement drive, install the drive bay cover. v If you are replacing the drive, see “Adding a tape drive” on page 106. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 131: Adding Or Replacing A Base Or Expansion Module

    Verifying Drive installation and operation Using the Operator Panel or the Management GUI: 1. Confirm that the library recognizes the new tape drive by checking the Operator Panel or Management GUI. The new drive appears in the module status overview area on the left side of the screen.
  • Page 132 Powering off the library Power off the library from the front panel. Depress Power and hold it for 5 seconds. If the library does not complete a soft shutdown, depress and hold Power for 10 seconds. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 133: Interconnect Cables

    Important: Under normal circumstances, when the library is powered off by using the front Power, the robot automatically parks and locks into the Base Module behind the Operator Panel. If you are given a choice during the power down procedure, choose the default park position. To protect the spooling cable or other sensitive parts, the accessor must be in the Base Module before any modules are removed from the library.

  • Page 134: Unlocking Or Disengaging The Alignment Lever

    From the front of the library, use a #2 Phillips screwdriver and your fingers to loosen the captive thumbscrews screws two full turns on the module to be removed (circled in Figure 65 on page 113). Then, slide the module out of the rack. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 135: Loosening The Thumbscrews

    Figure 65. Loosening the thumbscrews Figure 66. Sliding the module out of the rack Moving the library cover plates Unpack the replacement module and place it on a sturdy work surface. Save the packaging materials to return the empty module. The Base Module has removable top and bottom cover plates.

  • Page 136: Adding, Removing, Or Replacing A Power Supply

    Adding, removing, or replacing a power supply CAUTION: Static Sensitive Risk of damage to devices v A discharge of static electricity damages static-sensitive devices or micro circuitry. v Proper packaging and grounding techniques are necessary precautions to prevent damage. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 137: Power Supplies

    Removing the power supply Figure 67. Power supplies Table 43. Power supply components Blue captive thumbscrews White, lit if the AC power is connected AC power outlet Green, lit if the module in turned on 1. Locate the failed power supply on the rear of the library by the UID LEDs notification, and also by the power supply LEDs;...

  • Page 138: Sliding In The New Power Supply

    With the Operator Panel or Management GUI, confirm that the power supply is operating correctly. The event that indicated that the power supply was faulty is cleared. 2. If the UID LEDs are still illuminated, deactivate them by using the Operator Panel or Management GUI. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 139: Replacing A Base Or Expansion Controller Card

    Replacing a Base or Expansion controller card CAUTION: v Parts can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Keep parts in electrostatic containers until needed. Ensure that you are properly grounded when static sensitive components are touched. v You must power off the library to install or replace this part or damage can occur.

  • Page 140: Controller Card Components

    1. Unplug the AC power cables from the module that contains the failed controller card. 2. On the module that contains the failed controller card, remove the expansion interconnect cables ( 2 and 6 ) that connect to other modules, if present. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 141: Installing A Controller Card

    3. Remove the Ethernet cables ( 4 and 5 ) and the USB cable ( 3 ), if present. (An Expansion Module does not have Ethernet or USB ports. See Figure 69 on page 118). 4. Loosen the two blue captive thumbscrews ( 1 ) on the controller. 5.

  • Page 142: Installing, Removing, Or Replacing An Accessor And Spooling Mechanism

    3. Disconnect the power supply cables on the Base Module. 4. Disconnect the Ethernet, SAS, and Fibre Channel cables from the Base Module. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 143: Magazine Release Levers

    5. Completely loosen the front captive screws of the Base Module. 6. Slowly extend the Base Module from the front of the rack and remove it from the rack. 7. Place the Base Module on a flat, level surface, such as a table. 8.

  • Page 144: Unlocking The Robot

    7. On the top of the accessor where the spooling cable is attached, press down on the latch ( 1 in Figure 74 on page 123), then tilt out the piece that holds the spooling cable ( 2 ). Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 145: Unlocking The Spooling Cable And Placing It In Its Cradle

    Note: Note where the end of the spooling cable pivots in the accessor. It is important to know when you attach the new spooling cable to the accessor. See 2 in Figure 75 on page 124. 8. Lift the spooling cable from the accessor and place it in its cradle at the top of the spooling mechanism ( 3 in Figure 74).

  • Page 146: Spooling Cable In Park Position

    1. Each corner of the accessor has a gear with two protruding pins. Rotate one of the gears on the accessor so that the two pins are aligned horizontally. See Figure 76 on page 125 Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 147: Pins Are Aligned Horizontally

    Figure 76. Pins are aligned horizontally 2. The accessor is shipped with the robot in the unlocked position. Verify that the replacement unit is locked, then set it on top of the gears. 3. Place the gears of the accessor into the grooves on the inside corners of the module. Confirm that all four of the pins are touching the outside of the grooves.

  • Page 148: Installing The Spooling Cable

    6. Reconnect the Ethernet, SAS, and Fibre Channel cables to the Base Module. 7. Reconnect the power supply cables to the Base Module. 8. Pack the failed accessor and spooling mechanism to return to your service. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 149: Returning The Accessor To The Base Module

    Powering on the library 1. Power on the library by pressing Power on the Base Module just below the Operator Panel for 5 seconds. 2. The green light illuminates. 3. When the library is powered on, it inventories the tape cartridges in the magazines, checks the firmware version on all modules, configures the tape drives, confirms the presence of the existing modules, and searches for any new modules.

  • Page 150: Inserting The Screwdriver To Manually Operate The Accessor

    See “Preparing to remove the accessor and spooling mechanism from the Base Module” on page 120. While minor differences might occur, these instructions for a Base Module also apply to an Expansion Module. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 151: Removing Or Replacing A Spooling Mechanism

    5. Remove the accessor from the Expansion Module by using Step 1 through Step 7 in “Removing the accessor and spooling mechanism from the Base Module” on page 121. 6. Slide the Expansion Module back into the rack. See “After the accessor and spooling mechanism installation”...

  • Page 152: Unlocking The Spooling Mechanism

    Note: Make sure that the spooling mechanism is unlocked before you try to pull it out. When the mechanism is unlocked, the cutout behind the mechanism is covered, and the mechanism cannot slide any further to the center. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 153: Unlocked Spooling Mechanism - Enlarged View

    Figure 81. Unlocked spooling mechanism - enlarged view Upgrading and servicing...

  • Page 154: Locked Spooling Mechanism - Enlarged View

    Figure 82. Locked spooling mechanism - enlarged view 6. Pull the spooling mechanism towards the front of the module to remove it. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 155: Removing Or Replacing A Magazine

    Figure 83. Removing the spooling mechanism 7. Reverse the steps to replace the failed spooling mechanism with the new unit. 8. Follow the steps in “Installing the accessor into the Base Module” on page 124 and “After the accessor and spooling mechanism installation” on page 126 to put the library back into service. Removing or replacing a magazine It is recommended that you unlock the magazine with the Operator Panel, Management GUI, or the release button on the front panel.

  • Page 156: Manually Releasing The Right Magazine

    2. Insert a paper clip or a small flat head screwdriver into the appropriate magazine release hole and gently push the tab in. Figure 84. Manually releasing the right magazine Figure 85. Manually releasing the left magazine 3. Pull the magazines out of the module. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 157: Moving The Library Modules

    Moving the library modules When a library module is moved within the rack, to a different rack, or in a rack to a different physical location, care must be taken to avoid personal injury and damage to the module. Note: Product Weight Caution: The weight of this part or unit is between 18.1 and 33.6 kg (40 and 74 lb).
  • Page 158 10. Connect the power cords, power on the library, and verify the operation. 11. Replace the tape cartridges. For instructions for these steps, see “Adding or replacing a Base or Expansion Module” on page 109 and “Installing” on page 33. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 159: Appendix A. Library Configuration Forms

    Appendix A. Library Configuration Forms Make a copy of these forms, and fill them out as you are installing and configuring your library. Update the forms each time that changes are made to the library configuration and store these forms in a secure location.

  • Page 160: Library Information

    Encryption Key Manager Server 1/Port Encryption Key Manager Server 2/Port Notification Settings SMTP Notification Level SMTP Server/Port SMTP Security SMTP Email Address SNMP Community Name SNMP Notification Level SNMP Server/Port 1 SNMP Server/Port 2 Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 161: Module And Drive Information

    Module and drive information Make a copy of this page, for more than 2 modules. Number Number of Power Supplies I/O Station Enabled Drive 1 (bottom slot) Type -- Serial Number -- Logical Library Number/Control Path -- Port Settings (FC only) Drive 2 (middle slot) Type -- Serial Number -- Logical Library Number/Control Path...

  • Page 162: Logical Library Information

    Name Number of Drives Number of Slots Number of I/O Slots Barcode Label Length Rep to Host Barcode Label Alignment Rep to Host Auto Clean Key Manager Type LTO7 Multi-Initiator SCSI Conflict Detection Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 163: Users Account Information

    Users account information The default user names, roles, and passwords are listed in the table. Add any user names, their roles, and passwords that are created. User name Role Password Administrator Administrator adm001 User Monitor <none> Superuser SuperUser sup001 Service Service Appendix A.
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  • Page 165: Appendix B. Lto Media

    Appendix B. LTO media Figure 86 shows the LTO data cartridge and its components. LTO cartridge memory Write-protect Switch Cartridge door Label area Leader pin Insertion guide Figure 86. The LTO data cartridge Note: The same components are on all the LTO data cartridges. Data cartridges Use the LTO data and cleaning tape cartridges designed for your model of library.

  • Page 166: Cartridge Read/Write Compatibility

    (WWCID), which comprises the unique CM chip serial number and the unique tape media serial number. Ultrium WORM media are two-tone color and silvery gray. Note: All Dell drive firmware allows the use of WORM media. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 167: Data Security On Worm Media

    It alerts you by lighting the Clean Drive (amber LED) on the Operator Panel. Dell recommends the use of the Auto Clean function on this library. When enabled, the library retrieves the cleaning cartridge that is contained in the library, inserts it in the drive that needs cleaning, cleans the drive, then returns the cleaning cartridge to its home slot.

  • Page 168: Cartridges And Volsers Compatible With The Lto Tape Drives

    Place the label only in the recessed label area (see 5 in Figure 86 on page 143). A label that extends outside of the recessed area can cause loading problems in the drive. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 169: Guidelines For Bar Code Labels

    Attention: Do not place any type of mark on the white space at either end of the bar code. A mark in this area might prevent the library from reading the label. Figure 88. Sample bar code label on the LTO 8 Tape Cartridge. The volume serial number (LTO123) and bar code are printed on the label.

  • Page 170: Handling The Cartridges

    Define and make personnel aware of data recovery procedures. Ensuring proper packaging v When a cartridge is shipped, use the original or better packaging. v Always ship or store a cartridge in a jewel case. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 171: Proper Acclimation And Environmental Conditions

    v Use only a recommended shipping container that securely holds the cartridge in its jewel case during transportation. v Never ship a cartridge in a commercial shipping envelope. Always place it in a box or package. v If you ship the cartridge in a cardboard box or a box of a sturdy material, ensure that you –...

  • Page 172: Completing A Thorough Inspection

    Do not stack more than six cartridges. v Do not degauss a cartridge that you intend to reuse. Degaussing makes the tape unusable. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...

  • Page 173: Environmental And Shipping Specifications For Tape Cartridges

    Environmental and shipping specifications for tape cartridges Before you use a tape cartridge, acclimate it to the operating environment for 24 hours or the time necessary to prevent condensation in the drive. The time varies, depending on the environmental extremes to which the cartridge was exposed. If the data cartridge was exposed to temperatures outside the specified ranges, stabilize the cartridge at room temperature for the same length of time it was exposed to extreme temperatures or 24 hours, whichever is less.
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  • Page 175: Appendix C. Accessibility

    You can use keys or key combinations to complete operations and initiate many menu actions that are also done through mouse actions. You can navigate the HTML version of the Dell PowerVault ML3 User's Guide help system from the keyboard with the following key combinations: v To traverse to the next link, button, or topic, press Tab inside a frame (page).
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  • Page 177: Glossary

    Glossary This glossary defines the special terms, abbreviations, and acronyms that are used in this publication. If you do not find the term that you are looking for, refer to the index or to the Dictionary of Computing, 1994. Numbers 2:1 compression The relationship between the quantity of data that can be stored with compression as compared to the quantity of data that can be stored without compression.
  • Page 178 BGP is the core routing protocol of the Internet. It works by maintaining a table of IP networks or 'prefixes' that designate network reachability among autonomous systems (AS). BRMS Backup Recovery and Media Services. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 179 Browser A client program that initiates requests to a web server and displays the information that the server returns. Buffer A routine or storage that is used to compensate for a difference in rate of flow of data or time of occurrence of events, when data is transferred from one device to another.
  • Page 180 A decrease in quality of output or throughput or an increase in machine error rate. Degraded Decreased in quality of output or throughput or increased machine error rate. Deserialize To change from serial-by-bit to parallel-by-byte. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 181 Detented A part that is held in position with a catch or lever. Device Any hardware component or peripheral device, such as a tape drive or tape library, that can receive and send data. Device driver A file that contains the code that is needed to use an attached device. DHCPv6 The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6.
  • Page 182 Encapsulating Security Payload. An Internet Protocol that provides origin authenticity, integrity, and confidentiality protection of a packet. ESP also supports encryption-only and authentication-only configurations, but encryption without authentication is discouraged because it is insecure. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 183 FAT32 FAT stands for File Allocation Table. FAT32 is an extension which means that data is stored in chunks of 32 bits. Any USB flash drive that is used for updating firmware or exporting logs for the TS4300 library must be in this format. Fault symptom code (FSC) A hexadecimal code that is generated by the drive or the control unit microcode in response to a detected subsystem error.
  • Page 184 (1) In programming languages, a lexical unit that names a language object. For example, the names of variables, arrays, records, labels, or procedures. An identifier usually consists of a letter optionally followed by letters, digits, or other characters. (2) One or more characters that are used Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 185 to identify or name data element and possibly to indicate certain properties of that data element. (3) A sequence of bits or characters that identifies a program, device, or system to another program, device, or system. International Electrotechnical Commission. Internet Key Exchange that is used in the IPSec protocol. Initial microprogram load.
  • Page 186 Ultrium cartridge has a compressed data capacity of up to 15000 GB (2.5:1 compression) and a native data capacity of up to 6000 GB. Liquid crystal display (LCD) A low-power display technology that is used in computers and other I/O devices. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 187 Loadable The ability to be loaded. Library Managed Encryption. LTFS See IBM Spectrum Archive. LTO cartridge memory (LTO-CM) Within each LTO Ultrium data cartridge, an embedded electronics and interface module that can store and retrieve a cartridge's historical usage and other information. Logical Unit Number.
  • Page 188 Nonvolatile storage. A storage device whose contents are not lost when power is cut off. Operator Panel (Operator Control Panel). Oersted The unit of magnetic field strength in the unrationalized centimeter-gram-second (cgs) Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 189 electromagnetic system. The oersted is the magnetic field strength in the interior of an elongated, uniformly wound solenoid that is excited with a linear current density in its winding of`1 ampere per 4 centimeters of axial length. Offline Pertaining to the operation of a functional unit without the continual control of a computer. Contrast with online.
  • Page 190 Robot Picker. Robotic Assembly The picker, picker assembly. Robotics Picker assembly. Root CA certification In cryptography, a root certificate from a certificate authority (CA). Request for price quotation. RSA key Encryption key type. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 191 read/write. Seconds of time. Storage area network. Serial Attached SCSI. A computer bus technology and serial communication protocol for direct attached storage devices. SAS is a replacement for parallel SCSI with higher speeds, but still uses SCSI commands. Scratch cartridge A data cartridge that contains no useful data, but can be written to with new data.
  • Page 192 Serial SCSI Protocol. Store. Standard feature The significant design elements of a product that are included as part of the fundamental product. START Start maintenance. StartTLS Secure LDAP communication that uses TLS. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 193 Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) A storage standard that is developed and maintained by the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA). It is also ratified as an ISO standard. The main objective of SMI-S is to enable broad interoperable management of heterogeneous storage vendor systems. Subsystem A secondary or subordinate system, capable of operating independently of, or asynchronously with, a controlling system.

  • Page 194: Universal Rack Connector

    A unique character string that identifies Fibre Channel Host Bus adapters (HBA). WORM Write Once, Read Many. Write Write command. World trade. WWCID Worldwide Cartridge Identifier. WWN Worldwide Name. WWNN Worldwide Node Name. WWPN Worldwide port name. External register. Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 195 External register address register. Glossary...
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  • Page 197: Index

    Index Cleaning Email Notification tape drive 63 configure 63 accessibility Cleaning drives 69 Encryption 17, 70 keyboard 153 Components 7 enable or disable 63 repeat rate of up and down adding, removing, replacing 105 KMIP 63 buttons 153 Configuration Library Managed Encryption 63 shortcut keys 153 Reset 63 Encryption Key Manager...

  • Page 198: Front Panel 7

    53 SKLM (Security Key Lifecycle Logical Libraries Manager) 17 graphical view 63 sled, description of tape drive 7, 12 Manage (Basic mode) 63 SMTP 20 Manage (Expert mode) 63 SNMP 20, 95 Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide...
  • Page 199 SNMP (continued) configure 63 WORM 144 SNMP Audit Logging 19 WORM (Write Once, Read Many) 144 SNMP support 19 Write Once, Read Many (see SNTP WORM) 144 configure 63 Write-Protect switch specifications 66 setting 147 Specifications WWNN cartridges 151 Worldwide node name 57 Spooling mechanism 129 WWPN removing 129...
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