Hp 12000 Virtual Library System EVA Gateway User Manual

HP 12000 Gateway Virtual Library SystemUser GuideFor VLS Firmware 6.1.0AbstractThis document describes the HP VLS12000 Gateway systems to facilitate t

1 IntroductionThe HP Virtual Library System (VLS) family consists of RAID disk-based SAN backup devices thatemulate physical tape libraries, allowing

10 ManagementThis section details the VLS management procedures such as changing the account passwords,managing high availability, and saving configur

LUN Path FailoverLUN path failover allows the VLS to automatically reroute data traffic usually assigned to one(preferred) path to another (secondary)

Private LAN Dual PathingThe private LAN on the VLS has dual pathing which consists of a cable from each switch to eachnode. If a LAN switch or a path

7. Click Update in the cartridge row.Changing Cartridge Read and Write AccessTo change a cartridges' read and write access, from Command View VLS

Deleting CartridgesYou can delete one or more cartridges at a time from the VLS. The delete cartridge operationremoves the specified cartridges from t

4. Click Yes to continue. (You can click No or Cancel to return to the Cartridge Details screenwithout deleting any cartridges.)The system deletes the

Destroy virtual media that is no longer needed using Command View VLS. See “DestroyingCartridges” (page 104).NOTE: Reducing the size of the cartridges

10. Select Accept and Install to continue.The screen displays a message that the upgrade was successfully installed and rebootsautomatically. The rebo

11 MonitoringThis section describes the various tools you can use to monitor the status of the VLS hardware andvirtual devices (libraries and tape dri

Figure 15 Device status icon in the status bannerA device status icon can be one of four states:Unknown—A component's operating condition is unkn

Up to six nodes can be added to a Gateway for a total of eight nodes in a single Gateway. Youcan increase capacity by purchasing capacity licenses, ea

A notification alert can be one of four states:Unknown—The operating condition of the component or component part is unknown. ContactHP Technical Supp

Edit the Email SettingsEmail notification is sent to the persons you include on the email distribution list in the email settings.You specify the emai

6. To test an email address entry, click Test Email.If the test message is not received at the email address, check the email server settings.SNMP Not

6. Test the system using the new community strings to ensure your changes were applied.SMI-S SupportSMI-S support allows applications attached to the

The Capacity Manager screens are designed to provide quick information for monitoring anddiagnostic purposes. The overall data reduction (compression

Table 4 System Capacity TableTotal physical storage capacity purchased and installedon the system. This is the sum of all LUN capacity in thepool, min

Table 5 Storage Pool Capacity Table (continued)The space required for system overhead and metadata.Storage Pool 1 or the FireSafe can have more spaceR

Table 6 Storage Pool Capacity Table (continued)reserved than other storage pools due to Deduplicationmetadata that can be up to 2 TB.The physical stor

Figure 22 Library Capacity ScreenThe Library Capacity table lists the following capacity values:Table 8 Library Capacity TableTotal storage capacity a

• On the information screen, click the Barcode name field link.The Cartridge Capacity screen displays capacity information for this cartridge and a gr

2 Hardware InstallationThis section details the steps to install the VLS hardware from installation preparation to final cabling.Minimum Hardware Requ

The Libraries screen displays the list of libraries and FireSafe capacity utilization in your VLS.Figure 24 Libraries ScreenThe Libraries Capacity tab

Table 13 Cartridges Capacity TableThe barcode of the cartridges in the library. The barcodename is a link to display the capacity information aboutthe

3. Using the >> button, move the devices of interest into the Selected Devices box. These are thedevices that will display in the report. You ca

Show the performance of:• All Nodes• Pre-defined ViewsSelect one of the views from the list. You can create these views on the Configuration tab.• Mos

DataItemTime stamp8Ignore this field9SAN HealthThe SAN Health tab displays information on the number and types of errors encountered on theSAN. See (p

Figure 27 SAN Health tabLogical CapacityThis tab displays different views of the current logical capacity usage for an individual library orthe entire

you show four days of data the graphs show one data point for every four-hour period. Usethe Advanced Setting list to indicate which data point out of

Using the Workload Assessment TemplatesDeleting a workload assessment template:1. Select the template from the template summary screen.2. Select Delet

3. Select Update Graphs. The graphs update to reflect the data options you chose.Deduplication Job HistoryThis tab displays the count of both active a

ISV~<virtual cartridge barcode>~<virtual library serial number>~<virtual library slotnumber>See the HP VLS Solutions Guide for impor

Grounding Methods to Prevent Electrostatic DischargeSeveral methods are used for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handlingor i

Viewing Trace Log FilesYou can view the current diagnostic VLS trace log files. From Command View VLS:1. Click the System tab.2. Select Chassis in the

NOTE: Some versions of Internet Explorer will not download support tickets with a file size greaterthan 2 GB. VLS systems that are large or have been

12 CLI Command SetThis section describes the VLS command-line interface (CLI) command set. The CLI command allowsyou to remotely configure, manage, an

Output CommandsUse the CLI commands in CLI output commands to control the output and display help informationfor the CLI commands.Table 15 CLI Output

Table 16 CLI Network Settings Configuration Commands (continued)DescriptionCommandDisplays the day, date, time, time zone, and year (such as Mon March

Table 17 CLI Configuration Commands (continued)Usage1CommandReturns whether the oversubscription feature is enabled or disabled and the capacityremain

Table 17 CLI Configuration Commands (continued)Usage1Command-p <s> - Product (DLT7000, SDLT320, ...) (required)-pm <n> - FC port to which

Table 17 CLI Configuration Commands (continued)Usage1CommandReturns a list of available cartridge emulation types. Displays each cartridge emulation&a

Table 17 CLI Configuration Commands (continued)Usage1CommandDeletes the specified cartridge and its user data from the VLS. Where the options are:-a &

Table 17 CLI Configuration Commands (continued)Usage1CommandLists the current host access mode for all enabled hosts in the system.listAccessModeSets

◦ Cabling servers in a rack◦ Coupling multiple racks• The Rack Products Documentation CD enables you to view, search, and print documentationfor HP an

Table 18 CLI Management Commands (continued)Usage1Command-y <n> - Cartridge emulation type (2, 3, ...) (required)-h - Displays command usage inf

Table 19 CLI Monitoring Commands (continued)Usage1CommandReturns all the notification alert messages that occurred starting with the specified date.Wh

Table 19 CLI Monitoring Commands (continued)Usage1Command-h - Displays command usage information (optional)Returns the SNMP management console configu

13 Component IdentificationThis section provides illustrations and descriptions of the node and Ethernet switch components,LEDs, and buttons.NOTE: For

StatusDescriptionItemOff = Power cord is not attached, power supplyfailure has occurred, no power supplies are installed,facility power is not availab

DescriptionItemQuad port FC card, host port, port 14Power supply 25Power supply 16NIC 2, on primary node connects to port 1 of switch 2810-24G7NIC 1,

StatusDescriptionItemOff = No activity exists.Green = Link exists.10/100/1000 NIC 2 link LED9Off = No link exists.Blue = Identification is activated.U

DescriptionItemPower supply connector 214Internal USB connector15System battery16PCI riser board connector 217PCI riser board connector 118Accessing t

StatusDescriptionItemGreen = Protection enabledOnline spare memory LED1Flashing amber = Memory configuration errorAmber = Memory failure occurredOff =

StatusInternal health LEDcolorHP Systems InsightDisplay LED and colorOne or more of the following conditions may exist:RedPPM failure, slot X(amber)•

VLS12200 Base System Shipping CartonDescriptionItemVLS12200 nodes (2)1Ethernet switches 6600–24G (2)21U rack mounting hardware kits (4) and documentat

Hard Drive LED CombinationsInterpretationFault/UID LED(amber/blue)Online/activity LED(green)The drive has failed, or a predictive failure alert has be

VLS12200 Node Components, LEDs, and ButtonsThis section identifies and describes the front and rear panel components, LEDs, and buttons ofthe VLS node

StatusDescriptionItemOff = System health is normal (when in standbymode).Green = System is on.Power On/Standby button and system power LED3Amber = Sys

1(PCIe2 = Gen2 signaling rate, x8 = physical connector link width, (8, 4, 2, 1) = negotiable link widths)Rear Panel LEDs and ButtonsStatusDescriptionI

System Board ComponentsDescriptionItemNMI jumper1System maintenance switch210 Gb sideband connector3SATA DVD-ROM drive connector4SAS cache module conn

DescriptionItemPCI power connector24TPM connector25PCIe riser board connectors (2)26HP Systems Insight Display and LEDsThe display provides status for

HP Systems Insight Display LEDs and Internal Health LED CombinationsWhen the internal health LED on the front panel illuminates either amber or red, t

Ethernet Switch 2510–24 Components, LEDs, and ButtonsThis section provides images and descriptions of the front and rear panels of the Ethernet Switch

StatusDescriptionItemGreen = The switch self test and initialization are in progress after you have powercycled or reset the switch. The switch is not

Front Panel ComponentsDescriptionItemConsole port110/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports 1 through 20(numbered from top to bottom, left to right)210/100/1000–T

DescriptionItemPrinted VLS node installation poster (1)6Ethernet cables (2), not shown (shipped separately)Installing the VLS Node into a RackNOTE: If

StatusDescriptionItemOff = The EPS/RPS is not connected or is not powered.Green = The cooling fan is working properly.Fan status LED6Off = One of the

1The blinking behavior is an on/off cycle once every 1.6 seconds, approximately.Ethernet Switch E6600 Components, LEDs, and ButtonsFront Panel Compone

StatusDescriptionItemGreen = The switch temperature is normal.Blinking orange (blinks every 1.6 seconds) = An over temperature condition hasbeen detec

StatusDescriptionItemLink:Port LEDsLink (left) and Mode(right)6• Green = The port is enabled and receiving a link indication from the connecteddevice.

DescriptionItemUSB LAN adapter1LAN cable2USB cable3164 Component Identification

14 Component ReplacementThis section provides detailed instructions for replacing customer-replaceable VLS components. SeeCustomer Self Repair for det

Warnings and CautionsBefore removing the node access panel, be sure that you understand the following warnings andcautions.WARNING! To reduce the risk

Removing a VLS Node from the RackTo remove the node from a rack:1. Power off the node. See Powering Off the System.2. Disconnect the cabling.3. Extend

2. Pull the hard drive (3) out of the node by the latch handle (2).Figure 28 Removing a Node Hard DriveTo replace the component, pull out the latch ha

DVD-CD DriveCAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the node unlessall bays are populated with either a component or a

NOTE: If your rack contains single phase PDUs:• Install up to four nodes in the first rack starting in position 35 working up the rack.• Install up to

2. Press the power supply release lever (1), and then pull the power supply from the node.To replace the component:WARNING! To reduce the risk of elec

Fan ModuleCAUTION: Do not operate the node for long periods without the access panel. Operating thenode without the access panel results in improper a

5. To remove fan module 2 or 3:a. Remove the power supply air baffle.b. Remove fan module 2 or 3.To replace the component, reverse the removal procedu

NOTE: FBDIMMs do not seat fully if turned the wrong way.When replacing a FBDIMM, align the FBDIMM with the slot and insert the FBDIMM firmly (1),press

a. On the primary node, connect to the serial port or use the keyboard and mouse ports toconnect to a console.b. Power on the primary node.After sever

3. Stop any in-process backups and restores, and disable the VLS in the backup applications tosuspend operations during the node replacement.4. Create

15 Disaster RecoveryThis section details the VLS disaster recovery procedures. It includes recovering from operatingsystem failures, disk array failur

Manually Restoring the SystemAfter re-installing the operating system, the warm failover feature restores the licenses andconfiguration settings. Howe

7. Click Open.8. Click Next Step. A message displays indicating that the file was uploaded successfully.9. Click Next to start loading the configurati

To deploy the spare primary node:1. Shut down all nodes on the VLS.Because the original primary node has failed, he secondary nodes should be shut dow

2. If you are installing more than two nodes, cable the nodes using Table 2 (page 17). Start atnode 2 and work your way up the rack.3. Using Velcro®,

IMPORTANT: If you do not present EVA virtual disks to the new primary node, the warmfailover will fail to restore the configuration. You must Quick Re

16 Support and Other ResourcesRelated InformationDocumentsHP provides the following documentation to support this product:• HP Virtual Library System

Table 20 Document Conventions (continued)ElementConventionMonospace text• File and directory names• System output• Code• Commands, their arguments, a

Rack StabilityRack stability protects personnel and equipment.WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment:• Extend leveling

After subscribing, locate your products by selecting Business support and then Storage underProduct Category.Customer Self RepairHP customer self repa

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A TroubleshootingThis appendix lists iLO troubleshooting features, and also describes some common issues you mayencounter while configuring or using t

SolutionPossible causesSymptomvirtual devices the host can see, suchthat the virtual device LUN numbersinclude a LUN0 and no gaps in theLUN numbering.

SolutionPossible causesSymptomThis is normal and will not causeproblems.Real autoloader libraries do notsupport barcodes.Netbackup does not display th

SolutionPossible causesSymptom4. Check Increase performanceby disabling support forMicrosoft Backup Utility.5. Repeat this procedure for eachserver vi

Installing Cage Nuts and Rail Flanges1. On the rack vertical posts, mark the holes (three on each front vertical post and two on eachrear vertical pos

Deduplication IssuesSolutionPossible causesSymptomConsider using cartridges that aresmaller than the sum of your dailyThe VLS does not free up storage

B SpecificationsThis section provides the basic VLS node and Ethernet switch specifications.For a complete list of specifications, see the HP QuickSpe

SpecificationItemDDR3 RDIMMMemory typeDDR3Standard memoryUp to 192 GBMaximum memory18 DIMMMemory slotsStorageHot-plug SFF SATAStorage type4 TBMaximum

SpecificationItem20 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T,IEEE 802.3u Type 100Base-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000Base-T); 1PortsRJ–45 s

SpecificationItem204.3 WMaximum power rating50/60 HzFrequencyEnvironmentalShippingNon-operatingOperating-40°C to 66°C (-40°Fto 150°F)-40°C to 66°C (-4

C Regulatory InformationFor the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, this product has beenassigned a unique regulatory

GlossaryThis glossary defines terms used in this guide or related to this product and is not acomprehensive glossary of computer terms.AAcceleratedded

deduplication The process of eliminating duplicate data from the backups on a virtual cartridge to reduce theamount of disk space required.disk array

inputs/outputs persecondA performance measurement for a host-attached storage device or RAID controller.Llibrary A storage device that handles multipl

RAID1-level datastorageA RAID that consists of at least two drives that use mirroring (100 percent duplication of thestorage of data). There is no str

© Copyright 2006, 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warrant

Mounting Ethernet Switch 6600-24G into the Rack1. At rack position 39, from the back of the rack align the grooved ends of the switch rails withthe po

Vvirtual tape A disk drive buffer that emulates one physical tape to the host system and appears to the hostbackup application as a physical tape. The

IndexAaccelerated deduplication see deduplicationaddingworkload assessment template, 127adding slot mappingLAN/WAN, 47SAN, 46additional information, 1

SAN, 46Clear All Faults, 129Clear Compression Faults, 129CLI command set, 132configuration commands, 134connection commands, 132conventions, 132help,

Drive Assessment Test, 56EEcho Copy on Source Cartridge Eject, 40echo copy poolavailability windowstart day, 41start time, 41window duration, 41creati

Insight Remote Support, 184installation, 12ESD precautions, 12grounding methods, 13identifying shipping carton contents, 14rack requirements, 14rack w

rear panel components, 144, 152rear panel LEDs and buttons, 145, 153rebooting, 140recovering from failure using cold spare, 178recovering from RAID vo

restoring the systemmanually, 177warm failover, 176Retention days, 39running a workload assessment, 126SSAN cartridgerestoring from, 42SAN destination

Copy Now, 52Create Virtual Library, 94Edit Virtual Library, 96Eject Media, 53Export Cartridge Details, 64Export Log File, 64Forced Non Deduplicated Co

Cabling Ethernet Switches 6600–24G1. Connect an Ethernet cable from port 24 on switch #1 to port 24 of switch #2.2. Using Velcro®, secure the excess c

3 Multi-node SetupThis section explains how to configure the identities of each node after the nodes and othercomponents of the system are installed a

6. Repeat this procedure for each secondary node in the system.Configuring the Secondary Nodes 23

4 Storage ConfigurationThis section describes how to configure the storage after the nodes have been configured.Establishing Communication Between the

d. Enter the Host name (preferably the VLS hostname), enter or select one of the WWPNs(noted in the previous step) in the Port WW Name box on the VLS

3. Present the LUNs:CAUTION: Present only the disks that you wish to use with the VLS Gateway because existingdata will be destroyed during storage po

• Destroy storage pools. See Deleting Array LUNs• Enable device-side data compression when creating new tape drives. See Creating TapeDrives (page 96)

Deleting Array LUNsCAUTION: Deleting an EVA LUN that is part of an existing storage pool will result in the loss ofall cartridge data for that storage

Configuring Storage PoolsVLS automatically creates one storage pool. HP recommends that a single storage pool is usedeven for multiple arrays. However

Contents1 Introduction...10VLS12000 Gateway Components...

NOTE: Do not format the LUNs when manually creating previously existing pools afterperforming a disaster recovery of the primary node. If you do not f

4. Select Next to destroy the pool.A second page of the Confirm Destroy <storagepool name> screen is displayed, containingthe following text: WA

• Secure Erasure:When you delete a cartridge, this feature overwrites deleted cartridge data with a specificdata pattern so the data cannot be recover

5 Automigration/ReplicationInstead of the preferred method of copying virtual media to physical media via the backupapplication, another option is to

• The destination library can only be used for copy operations.• Echo copy is a full tape copy, rather than an incremental change copy, so it can be a

Replication can be configured to operate in one of two modes:• Deduplication-enabled replication, known simply as replication — the virtual cartridge

Using automigration, you can share a single destination library across multiple virtual libraries(maximum of 20 drives on the physical libraries), or

1. Select the Automigration/Replication tab.The Summary for All Managed Destination Libraries screen displays.2. Select Manage LAN/WAN Replication Lib

2. From the task bar, select Unmanage Library.The Unmanage Destination Library screen displays, showing all managed libraries. If thereare no managed

of the mirror by using a Command View VLS Console and viewing the destination tapes inSlots in the expanded list under Destination Library.5. In order

Unmanaging a SAN or LAN/WAN Library...37Echo Copy Pool Operations...

NOTE: The sizing factor is crucial to creating the right size virtual tapes. Whendetermining the sizing factor of the virtual tapes, keep in mind the

LAN/WAN libraries:• Priority — the priority this echo copy pool takes over other copy pools during the backupwindow. This can be High, Medium, or Low.

NOTE: The tape is only created if a header exists and is legible by the system.Restoring from a SAN Physical CartridgeIf the destination tape is still

Restoring from a LAN/WAN Virtual CartridgeFrom Command View VLS:1. Click the Automigration/Replication tab.2. Under Destination Libraries in the navig

4. From the task bar, select Load Media for Overwrite to open the Load Media for Overwritescreen.5. From the drop-down box, select the copy pool you w

Viewing Automigration Cartridges in the FiresafeWhen a cartridge is ejected from the destination library, its matching virtual cartridge isautomatical

2. In the Copy Pool column, select any instance of the appropriate pool.The ECHO COPY POOL DETAILS screen displays.3. Select Delete in the taskbar.4.

4. On the Summary for Copy Pools screen, select the echo copy pool if interest to open the EchoCopy Pool Details screen for that copy pool.5. From the

Deleting a Copy PoolYou should delete a copy pool when you no longer need it. To delete a copy pool:1. Select Copy Pools under the appropriate library

the options are Connected, Configuration Out of Sync, and Unreachable. The screen alsoprovides the name and model of the library, number of simultaneo

Automigration/Replication Reporting...62Status of all Cartridges

DescriptionPool typeStatus messageGathering deduplication instructions needed for replication using tapetransport.Echo CopyExport Preprocessing*Copyin

DescriptionPool typeStatus messageTape in an Import pool slot that is in the catalog.Tape ImportReady For ImportActively copying data from the physica

Forcing a Replication JobThe Copy Now task allows you to schedule a replication (or automigration) job that forces thecartridge to replicate immediate

5. Hover over the Select Slot link for the first slot you want to edit. The screen displays a list ofthe available destination slots. Select a slot nu

Restarting Automigration/Replication ServicesIf you replace a tape drive on your physical tape library, you must restart automigration/replicationserv

4. Select Submit.The SUMMARY FOR ALL DESTINATION LIBRARIES screen refreshes, along with the message,“File [file name] successfully uploaded.”Deploying

2. From the task bar (in the Destination Library Details window), select Library Assessment Test.A dialog box displays to confirm the selection.3. Fro

LAN/WAN Destination Library OperationsThe following sections describe the destination library operations for LAN/WAN libraries availableto the user.Se

4. From the Echo Copy Pool Details screen, you can:• Select Initiate Tape Transport in the task bar to restart the export.• Select Cancel Tape Transpo

1. On the Automigration/Replication tab, select “Not migrated in Deduplication timeoutlimit/Forced Copies” from the Summary of All Cartridges screen.2

Default LUN Numbering...89Operating System LUN Requi

NOTE: If you selected your library from the navigation tree, this pull-down field does notappear because you have already selected the appropriate lib

Summary for Cartridges screens. The state can be “unknown” when only the header transferredto the tape, when nothing transferred to the tape, during t

5. Select OK from the dialog box.The LAN/WAN Replication Targets screen displays with the deleted target removed from thelist.Changing the LAN/WAN Rep

Cartridges in this category can also be listed in the following categories: Mirror Failed,Pending, Mirror Active, In Use/Deduplicating, and Waiting fo

• Cancel Job — cancel one or more Mirror jobs. See (page 59).• Resume Job — resume one or more paused Mirror jobs. See (page 59).From the summary scre

• The node the job is running on• Status – active or pending• Expected completion time• The drive the job is running onChange the number of rows displ

• Transfer rate• Source and target locations• The node the job is running on• Completion status• Compression (yes or no)The performance graph maps the

2. In the navigation tree, expand Configuration Summary.3. Select GUI Configuration from the expanded list.4. In the Default Number of Rows in Slot/Ca

6 DeduplicationDeduplication is the functionality in which only a single copy of a data block is stored on a device.Duplicate information is removed,

entire backup job and to prevent too many backup jobs from piling up on the same cartridge,but small enough that you are not wasting overall cartridge

Viewing Additional Information about a Library...117Viewing Additional Information about a Cart

NOTE: Once you change the algorithm from Backup to Enhanced Backup, you cannotrevert to Backup again. However, you can still disable the policy.• Enab

Deduplication Backup ReportThe backup report provides information on the deduplication of your backup jobs.1. Select Backup Report from the navigation

reclaimed that tape and therefore will not have saved any disk space. If the status is “PartiallyReclaimed” or “Dedupe Complete,” the backup disk spac

• System Ratio — the ratio of the Logical Data divided by the Used Capacity• Space Savings — the percentage of capacity saved by deduplicationViewing

7 OperationThis section describes how to power on and power off the VLS nodes.Rebooting the VLS SystemFrom VLS CLI:1. Verify that any backup or restor

1. Verify that any backup or restore operation has completed and that the VLS is idle.2. Under the System tab, select Chassis in the navigation tree.3

8 User InterfacesThis section describes the three user interfaces (UIs) that can be used to configure, manage, andmonitor the VLS over the web, remote

• Installing VLS firmware updates• Saving and restoring VLS network settings and virtual library configurations• Restarting VLS device emulations and

NOTE: Entering “http://<fully qualified name>” instead of the above URLautomatically redirects you to the secure “https://<fully qualified na

3. Select View certificates. A Certificate window opens.4. Select Install Certificate... to launch the Certificate Wizard.5. Select Next.6. Make sure

VLS12200 Node Components, LEDs, and Buttons...151Front Panel Components...

A secure shell or serial session provides the following:• Setting the VLS network settings• Configuration and management of VLS virtual devices (libra

VLS Critical Diagnostics ServicesVLS Critical Diagnostics Services is a mini HTTP service built into VLS to provide the status anddetails of the hardw

After completion, the ticket is listed under Available Tickets; click Download to download theticket or Delete to delete it.• Start Web ConsoleEnter t

9 ConfigurationThis section describes how to configure and manage the VLS network settings, user preferences,Fibre Channel host ports (optional), virt

Figure 9 VLS discovery utility — main window3. To visually identify a device listed, select the device from the list and click Beacon. This willillumi

2. To see the current configuration settings, at the prompt enter:showConfig3. Set each desired configuration value by entering:setConfigValue <-ta

4. Current network configuration, NTP settings, and time zone settings are displayed. Modifythese as needed (Figure 10 (page 86)).Figure 10 Set Networ

10. Enter the warranty serial number in the Warranty Serial Number dialog box. This is displayedon the Identity tab and is saved and restored as part

Enabling and Disabling OversubscriptionTo enable oversubscription:In Command View VLS:1. Select the System tab.2. Select Chassis in the navigation tre

Reclaiming Storage SpaceThe Reclaim Space task appears on the Chassis status screen when the storage capacity consumedreaches the user-defined thresho

Rack Stability...183Contacting HP.

Operating System LUN Requirements and RestrictionsMost operating systems require that each VLS Fibre Channel host port connected to the SAN hasa virtu

Setting the Default LUN MappingYou can set a global default to disable or enable LUN mapping. The setting you choose will applyto every new host that

5. Select a library from the Choose a Library list to view its mapped devices.The window refreshes to show the appropriate list.6. Use the View By lis

NOTE: After you map or unmap the virtual devices, the VLS automatically reassigns a logicalunit number (LUN) to each virtual library and tape drive cr

Dual Port Virtual DevicesWhen creating a library robot LUN or tape drive LUNs, you can present the virtual devices to apair of host ports rather than

Figure 12 Create Virtual Library Wizard window (2 of 12)7. Change the library name if you prefer. You can use letters, numbers, and underscores (nobla

Editing a Virtual LibraryTo edit the slots and drives of a virtual library, from Command View VLS:1. Click the System tab.2. Expand Chassis in the nav

8. Choose one of the following options:• To perform LUN mapping for the virtual tape drive, click Map LUNs and proceed to “LUNMapping” (page 90) for f

NOTE: NetBackup has total barcode limit of eight characters. HP Data Protector has a totalbarcode limit of 16 characters. Check your user guide for ot

NOTE: You cannot destroy a library that is currently being accessed by a backup application.When a virtual library is destroyed, all the tape drives a