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Fujitsu ETERNUS LT140 User Manual

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FUJITSU Storage
ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library
User's Guide -Server Connection-

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  • Page 1 P3AG-3752-03ENZ0 FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User's Guide -Server Connection-...
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  • Page 3 Preface Fujitsu would like to thank you for purchasing our FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library (hereinafter referred to as "LT140"). Before using the LT140, read this manual and the manuals that are provided with the server and backup software to ensure correct usage of the LT140.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    This symbol alerts operators to particularly important information. Be sure to read this information. Functions and know how which can be useful when setting up or operating the LT140. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...
  • Page 5 Internet Explorer Abbreviations Used in This Manual • “LT140” refers to the FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library. • Trademark symbols such as ™ and ® are omitted in this document. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection-...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Windows ........................... 29 3.3.1 SAS Connections ............................29 3.3.2 Fibre Channel Connections ..........................30 3.3.3 Removable Storage Manager (RSM) ......................31 3.3.4 Installing a Driver ............................33 FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...
  • Page 7 Tuning Backup Performance ..................... 51 Chapter 5 LTFS Option Notes on Operation ......................52 Notes on the LTFS Option Installation ................52 5.2.1 LTFS Server OS ............................... 52 FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Overview

    For HBA information, refer to our web site or contact a Fujitsu sales representative. 1.1.4 FC/SAS Switches For FC/SAS switch information, refer to our web site or contact a Fujitsu sales representative. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED...

  • Page 9: References For Setup

    Make settings for the HBA driver and the device driver. Refer "3.1 Solaris OS" (page 25) "3.1.1 SAS Connections" (page 25) "3.1.3.1 Getting the Server to Recognize the Device" (page 26) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...
  • Page 10 "2.2 Settings for Fibre Channel Connections" (page 22) "2.2.1 Setting the Link Speed" (page 22) "2.2.2 Setting the Topology and the Loop ID (for Direct Server Connections)" (page 23) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...
  • Page 11 Check the FC switches and the environment (operating system, backup software, and HBAs) of the server to be connected to the LT140. Refer "1.1 Operating Environment" (page 8) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...
  • Page 12 • "4.1 NetBackup" (page 34) NetWorker • "4.2 NetWorker" (page 37) IBM Spectrum Protect (IBM Tivoli Storage Manager) • "4.3 IBM Spectrum Protect" (page 38) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...

  • Page 13: Linux

    Setting the Operating System Make settings for the HBA driver and the device driver. Refer "3.2 Linux" (page 28) "3.2.1 Fibre Channel Connections/SAS Connections" (page 28) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...
  • Page 14 Making a Check before Starting the Procedure Check the environment (operating system, backup software, and HBAs) of the server to be connected to the LT140. Refer "1.1 Operating Environment" (page 8) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...
  • Page 15 • "4.2 NetWorker" (page 37) IBM Spectrum Protect (IBM Tivoli Storage Manager) • "4.3 IBM Spectrum Protect" (page 38) NetVault • "4.5 NetVault" (page 40) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...
  • Page 16 Setting the Operating System Make settings for the HBA driver and the device driver. Refer "3.2 Linux" (page 28) "3.2.1 Fibre Channel Connections/SAS Connections" (page 28) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...

  • Page 17: Windows

    LT140. Refer "1.1 Operating Environment" (page 8) Setting the LT140 Perform the settings for the LT140. Refer "2.1 Settings for SAS Connections" (page 22) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...
  • Page 18 • "4.5 NetVault" (page 40) Arcserve Backup • "4.6 Arcserve Backup" (page 50) Veeam Backup & Replication • "4.7 Veeam Backup & Replication" (page 50) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...
  • Page 19 Setting the Operating System Make settings for the HBA driver and the device driver. Refer "3.3 Windows" (page 29) "3.3.2 Fibre Channel Connections" (page 30) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...
  • Page 20 Check the FC switches and the environment (operating system, backup software, and HBAs) of the server to be connected to the LT140. Refer "1.1 Operating Environment" (page 8) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...
  • Page 21 • "4.5 NetVault" (page 40) Arcserve Backup • "4.6 Arcserve Backup" (page 50) Veeam Backup & Replication • "4.7 Veeam Backup & Replication" (page 50) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Setting The Lt140

    Use the operator panel to perform the settings that are described below. For more details about how to use the operator panel, refer to "FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User's Guide -Panel Operation-" and "FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User's Guide -Installation & Operation-".

  • Page 23: Setting The Topology And The Loop Id (For Direct Server Connections)

    2.2.3 Setting the Topology (for Connections via FC Switches) The following settings are required for connections via FC switches. For more details about the settings, refer to "FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User's Guide -Panel Operation-". Port Type: Fabric(N/F) Although the "Auto"...

  • Page 24: Setting The Mailslot

    The LT140 has Mailslots that allow tape cartridges to be inserted into or ejected from the library while the library is online. For more details about how to enable the Mailslots, refer to "FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User's Guide -Panel Operation-".

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Setting The Operating System

    When the LT140 is used with a SAS connection, operations are performed with the OS standard device driver. 3.1.2 Fibre Channel Connections When the LT140 is used with a Fibre Channel connection, operations are performed with the OS standard device driver. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...

  • Page 26: Device Drivers

    For "target=", specify the target ID of the "fcp-bind-target" parameter that is described in the setting file of the HBA device driver (/kernel/drv/fjpfca.conf). The setting file does not need to be edited for SE0X7F21X, SE0X7F22X, SE0X7F31X, and SE0X7F32X. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...

  • Page 27: File System Performance Tuning

    If performance is reduced, set an appropriate value for the "zfs_arc_max" parameter in order to increase the performance. Refer to "Oracle Solaris ZFS Tunable Parameters" in "Oracle Solaris Tunable Parameters Reference Manual" for details. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...

  • Page 28: Linux

    "Vendor: IBM Model: Ultrium6-SCSI" indicates an Ultrium6 drive. • "Vendor: FUJITSU Model: ETERNUS LT140" indicates an LT140 library controller. From the above contents, check whether the LT140 controller and drives are recognized in correct paths and whether the values of the recognized target ID and LUN match those of the LT140 drives.

  • Page 29: Windows

    If no problem is found with the installation of the HBA driver, a powered-off LT140 or loose connection can be assumed. Check the settings and reboot the server before considering the contents. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED...

  • Page 30: Fibre Channel Connections

    If no problem is found with the installation of the HBA driver, a powered-off LT140, loose connection, or a setting error of topology/Loop ID can be assumed. Check the settings and reboot the server before considering the contents. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...

  • Page 31: Removable Storage Manager (Rsm)

    Perform the following procedure to stop RSM. Procedure Open [Services] and double-click [Removable Storage]. Set [Startup type] to [Manual]. Click the [Stop] button in [Service status] to stop the service. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...
  • Page 32 3.3 Windows Click the [Apply] button to enable the setting. Close the window after checking that [Manual] is displayed for [Startup Type]. End of procedure FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...

  • Page 33: Installing A Driver

    Model: LTO Tape drive Click the [Next] button and then click the [Yes] button for [Update Driver Warning]. Close the driver installation completion window. End of procedure FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...

  • Page 34: Chapter 4 Setting Backup Software

    4.1.2 Applying Patches Before using NetBackup for the LT140, contact the seller of NetBackup to download the latest Release Updates and latest Device Mappings Package. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...

  • Page 35: Notes On Using Solaris Os

    If NetBackup 7 or later is used, download and install the driver corresponding to the Windows OS version and CPU on the IBM web site "Fix Central". FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED...

  • Page 36: Setting The Media Mount Timeout

    120 (in seconds). To set the interval, use the sleep operation or another operation. In addition, perform the settings that are described in "4.1.5 Setting the Media Mount Timeout" (page 36). FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...

  • Page 37: Networker

    NetWorker uses the unique identification information (such as serial numbers) that is specified for the tape drive. Refer to the user’s guide of the IBM driver for details. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...

  • Page 38: Ibm Spectrum Protect

    For Solaris 11 OS, only the global zone is supported by IBM Spectrum Protect. In case that the Solaris 11 OS is used, only IBM Spectrum Protect agent can connect to the LT140 library. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED...

  • Page 39: Backup Exec

    A Veritas Technologies LLC tape device driver is required to use the LT140 if the OS is Windows Server 2008 R2 or earlier. Windows Server 2012 or later doesn't require a driver. To download the latest tape device driver, contact the seller of the software. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...

  • Page 40: Netvault

    The following shows an example configuration in which "Issue a load command to start cleaning cycle" is set to "off" and "Use Generic Cleaning" is set to "on". FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED...
  • Page 41 Barcode Prefix(es) of cleaning media: Set with the character string that is on the label of the cleaning cartridge. • Cleaning Slots: Slot number where a cleaning cartridge is stored. End of procedure FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...
  • Page 42 -drivepath <drive_name_or_path_to_the_drive> The Drive Configuration screen appears. Enter "6" and then press the [Enter] key. "6) Generic Cleaning..." is selected. The Generic Cleaning screen appears. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...
  • Page 43 Change to "ON" if this item is currently set to "OFF". • Cleaning Tapes Supported Enter "b" and then press the [Enter] key. Return to the Drive Configuration screen. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...
  • Page 44 -librarymachine <NetVault_machine name_where_the_library_is_connected> -libraryname <library_name> The Changer Configuration screen appears. Enter "2" and then press the [Enter] key. "2) Cleaning..." is selected. The Cleaning screen appears. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...
  • Page 45 Reboot the library by clicking the [Restart] button at the lower right. The new settings are applied after the library is rebooted. End of procedure FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...
  • Page 46 Select [Tree View] to switch the view to the tree view mode. Click the name of the drive and select [Configure] from the menu that appears. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED...
  • Page 47 The setting of one drive is now complete. When using multiple drives, set the other drives in the same way. After setting all the drives, proceed to the library setting. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...
  • Page 48 [Modify] from the menu that appears. Click the library name that appears under [Library Configuration] and click [Configure] from the menu that appears. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...

  • Page 49: Notes On Using Windows Server 2019

    Install the Windows Server 2016 device driver (w2k16) in Windows Server 2019. For the download and the installation procedure of the Tape Library Driver, refer to the following website. https://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/products/computing/storage/download/ FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...

  • Page 50: Arcserve Backup

    If the tape library's automatic cleaning function conflicts with a Veeam backup or restore operation, a drive error occurs in Veeam. Therefore, do not use the tape library's automatic cleaning function. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED...

  • Page 51: Notes On Using Windows Server 2019

    For details on the procedure for changing the block size and any additional notes that are required, contact your sales representative or maintenance engineer. The upper limit of the block size must be 128KB. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT140 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AG-3752-03ENZ0...

  • Page 52: Chapter 5 Ltfs Option

    The LTFS option has a command used to clean the tape drives. When cleaning tape drives, use the LT140's automatic cleaning function (Auto Cleaning) or the LTFS option's cleaning command. For more details, refer to "3.7 Cleaning the Tape Drive" in "FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT series Tape Libraries LTFS Option User's Guide".
  • Page 53 However, Fujitsu shall assume no responsibility for any operational problems as the result of errors, omissions, or the use of information in this manual. • Fujitsu assumes no liability for damages to third party copyrights or other rights arising from the use of any information in this manual.

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