Sun StorEdge L20/L40/L60 Tape Library JTF
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1. magneto optical and solid state technology the range of data protection alternatives is increasing The decision by these technology partners to develop a new tape technology is based on an analysis of current and future data protection options that shows that tape remains unrivaled in terms of cost and capacity LTO drive technology combines low cost high storage transfer rate and reliability of tape Benefits of LTO Ultrium Open standards are better LTO removes the disadvantages of the proprietary nature of the existing formats such as DLT AIT and SDLT Compliance with the Ultrium format ensures media interchange between different vendors Ultrium products Product leadership LTO Ultrium offers customers the ability to significantly increase capacity and performance today And with a proven four generation roadmap customers can be confident that the technology s capacity and performance will continue to grow as their needs grow while maintaining compatibility with today s LTO products Based on best of breed technologies LTO Ultrium may be a new format but it is based on well known proven technologies Customers can count on the technology s reliability and have confidence in the roadmap of the future Market acceptance The proof of any new technology is how it is being adopted By any measure LTO Ultrium is experiencing universal market adoption As of January 2002 over 80 000 LTO Ultrium drives and 1 million data c2. B RENT ORE a es ea a eae eaten 12 NEMESIS 12 Serviceability ether Rt ERAN EROR EVER REC E esee O seep sage Par e P dre DERE 12 Specifications and Configuration eerie eee e eerte eee ee eee enata stans tn s tne eaae ease ease ease tasto seta sopa etes te seats stes ta sena so 13 DLT 8000 Media and Drive Characteristics sese enne enne en nere metet enne nnne 15 LTO Media and Drive Characteristics reri reet teret rhe eee ERI siede PE PR eer tbe et P Hr e cbe Heint 15 Physical Characteristics ss octo tue eee CREE ones eR E ueri e e EE eee HIR EP ERUIT HEE te UR e eee tubes 16 Environmental Specifications eerte e denied e diee e Oe d eee et eee des 16 Resul tions 5 eio ere Ee pet ne pe reet ep er neh soa ob peeing ree E oed 17 Configuration Information etit inei eset tec iere trito cete cte aee epe beet ripe c e etie eee ortae suns CREES 18 Drives Host Adapters and SCSI Configurations eesssesseseseeesee eene nennen erret eene nre tenens 18 System eu trioljia cr 19 Operating Environment Support sessssesseeeeeseeseeeeneene enne tenete tentent tere tre tenet entre tme tenen ne nnne tenete terres 19 Software C mpatibIlty nsigna 19 Hardware Compatibility sss rne aen repete S EEE ettet irre ite ee or Saes 19 User Tnteri aces aun n a a n e a a ty a a A TT 21 Software Commands owe a GP OR a I RR SERERE ERR
3. D ER ORI 22 Controller 5o terere tases orte Se Teen tete Gre ia Petre aucesnne or sevens teer tre ke Pete eese Pe web e Tete egere des 22 hcc V 22 Tape Drive Cleaumg epson eap us emen pe I eden 22 Ordering Informations E ses suaseassebeses 23 Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 Tape Library Ordering Process sess 23 Service Notification SCOPE TOOD a eera E E EE E r E ET A E ET 26 Ordering Additional Bar Code Labels esee eene nennen nennen nennen eterne nete tenes 26 Service AN SUPPOMbssececsssesseiscinseesoerosecscossadeasoodnsensesrosessesvosasonssesdsensvesosvosesovdasenscesosensedoednecscess nsuas sobeeessveeosoedesoosasensons 27 Waranty scs iascenessaryateanaenses EPA 27 SUNS PEC HUM PIOgratm ved cad tree eL RD TU EEE EEEE EE E SEE E EEEE ose coeeuscs EE ua SEEE ERE ER SE e 27 S n Prof ssional SCrviCeSy M 28 GIOSSALY o H A 29 Materials YY 32 S amp SUN microsystems Just the Facts August 2002 3 Positioning Figure 1 The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape libraries Introduction Customers are recognizing the incredible importance of backing up their data The growing complexity of heterogeneous distributed systems and the extremely ra
4. SunSpectrum support contracts are outlined below Program Description Mission Critical Designed to support client server mission critical solutions by SunSpectrum Platinum Support focusing on failure prevention rapid recovery and year round technical services planning Support is provided 24 x 7 Business Critical Includes a complete package of proactive and responsive services for SunSpectrum Gold Support customers who require maximum uptime for their strategic business critical systems Support is provided 24 x 7 System Coverage Combines the service expertise responsive on site support and SunSpectrum Silver Support technical support by telephone and SunSolve CD on line services Support is provided 8 a m to 8 p m Mon through Fri Self Directed Provided for customers who rely primarily upon their own in house SunSpectrum Bronze Support service capabilities Enables customers to deliver high quality service by giving them access to UNIX expertise Sun certified replacement parts software releases and technical tools Support is provided 8 a m to 5 p m Mon through Fri Sun Enterprise Services also offers TapeStart which is installation of this library at the customers site The order number for this is NF B INST ETL Contact the local Sun Enterprise Services representative for further information on these services AS amp Sun microsystems Just the Facts August 2002 27 Sun Professional Services Sun Profe
5. X979A NF B INST ETL PS EO DSTLI 1 Req Optional Required Optional Required Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Included see note Optional Note The basic installation for the Sun StorEdge tape library is included in the cost of the 40 slot and 60 slot RACKMOUNT units only The 40 slot and 60 slot RACKMOUNT units are products that need to go through the SCOPETOOL See below for more information The 40 slot and 60 slot RACKMOUNT configurations are in the SCOPETOOL because the weight of the units requires a lift to be used The desktop units and the 20 slot rackmount unit do not need this special service Just the Facts AS amp Sun microsystems August 2002 24 The following table depicts typical ordering processes for the Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 LTO tape library Step Number 1 Order library enclosure e 20 cartridge slot enclosure 1 drive 20 cartridge slot deskside 1 drive 20 cartridge slot rackmount 2 drives 20 cartridge slot deskside 2 drives 20 cartridge slot rackmount e 40 cartridge slot enclosure 2 drives 40 cartridge slot deskside 2 drives 40 cartridge slot rackmount e 60 cartridge slot enclosure N 4 drives 60 cartridge slot rackmount Order additional number of LTO drives required Maximum number of drives per library enclosure Maximum of 1 drive for SG XLIBLTO1 L20 and SG XLIBLTOIR L20 Maximum of 2 drives for SG XLIBLTO2 L20 and SG XLIBLTO2R L20 Maximu
6. used The desktop units and the 20 slot rackmount unit do not need this special service Just the Facts AS amp Sun microsystems August 2002 25 Service Notification SCOPETOOL The 40 slot and 60 slot rackmount versions go through a process called a service notification which is done through SCOPETOOL at http scope central or RSCOPETOOL for resellers The salesperson or SE enters the customer information including customer name installation address phone number and contact name The Oracle sales order number is also required in order to submit this for installation Ordering Additional Bar Code Labels Labels for this product are provided by Colorflex which sells to distributors or tape vendors such as Sun End users will be directed to their nearest dealer or may order labels directly from Colorflex via telephone or the Internet with a credit card Location Contact Information USA EDP Colorflex 697 South Pierce Street Louisville CO 80027 888 438 8362 Europe EDP Colorflex 43 Redhills Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM35UL UK 44 1245 322380 Via the Web http www colorflex com Click on Tri Optic Media Labels then either use the Find a Label tab to search by Library number or the Label Specs tab to see PDF images of the various labels they produce arranged by technology Note 25 bar code labels plus 5 cleaning cartridge labels are included with the Media Label Kit that ships with each
7. 11 mm Width 17 4 in 442 mm Depth 29 9 in 760 mm Footprint 6 ft 0 56 m lb Weight with 2 drives e Weight with 4 drives 156 Ib 70 9 kg 208 Ib 94 5 kg Height 20 1 in 510mm N A Width 19 2 in 488 mm Depth 29 9 in 760 mm Footprint 4 66 ft 0 43 m Weight with 2 drives 177 Ib 80 5 kg Differential fast wide SCSI 2 HVD SCSI RS 232C service port 10 100BASE T Ethernet LCD Differential fast wide SCSI 2 HVD SCSI RS 232C service port 10 100BASE T Ethernet LCD Specification 100 to 127 VAC autoselecting 200 to 240 VAC autoselecting 50 to 60 Hz IEC 320 connector 20 to 80 percent noncondensing 10 to 35 degrees C 50 to 95 degrees F Sea level to 15 000 ft 4 572 m 10 to 95 percent noncondensing 40 to 60 degrees C 40 to 140 degrees F Sea level to 45 000 ft 13 716 m 830 BTU hour 207 kCal hour 245 Watts UL1950 listed CSA C22 2 No 950 TUV EN 60950 EN 60825 1 AS amp Sun microsystems August 2002 16 Feature Emission Regulations Specification FCC Part 15B Class A CE Mark VCCI Class 1 C Tick GOST BCIQ The Sun StorEdge L20 tape library family meets or exceeds the following requirements Safety Country US Canada Germany Norway Sweden Denmark Finland European Union Standard UL Listed to UL 1950 3rd Edition CSA Standard CAN CSA C22 2 No 950 GS licensed to EN 60950 2nd Edition 1991 A1 A2 A3 A4 Nemko Certified
8. 250 450 Sun Enterprise 220R 420R Sun Fire 280R V880 Ultra 60 80 Sun Blade 1000 Sun Blade 100 Ultra 10 Ultra 5 Ultra 2 AS amp Sun microsystems August 2002 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 Max Direct Attach 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 oO oc ccocc coo Daisy Chain co occ c c oO Ol lO SOS occ ocoo 20 The built in diagnostic functions let customers Initiate library tests Monitor library status View statistics Generate reports via internet browser Configure the library Move cartridges between bins or between bins and drives Test specific phases of robotics operation individually such as horizontal or vertical movement Change passwords User Interfaces Monitor Software Remote Management Card RMC Monitoring software is free of charge with each Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library This software allows remote administration via an Internet browser The remote management card RMC provides error logs and status that can be saved in HTML file and e mailed to any location for review Features of the RMC include Event logging Event notification SNMP alerts to network management software Remote library configuration Remote library diagnostics and error logs review Visual status monitoring of library inventory cartridges and drives Graphical User Inter
9. 60 tape library includes an operator accessible single cartridge or five cartridge load port A differential fast wide SCSI 2 interface provides access to the Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 library from the host Sun servers The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 libraries are available in rackmount configurations and the Sun StorEdge L20 40 are available in standalone configurations AS amp Sun microsystems Just the Facts August 2002 4 The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library can be used with VERITAS NetBackup or Solstice Backup software as well as many other storage management software applications to easily handle unattended backup The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library comes standard with a built in remote management card RMC to support remote library configuration and operation diagnostics and firmware downloads using a Web based library administrator The libraries include a bar code reader for identification of tapes and detection of empty bins Cartridges are highly accessible and can be accessed via either software or the LCD front panel The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape libraries are based on HP s 2 20 4 40 and 6 60 tape libraries Note Due to the weight of the units a service notification via SCOPETOOL or RSCOPETOOL must be entered when selling the rackmounted 40 cartridge and 60 cartridge libraries Key Messages Part of a complete tape backup solution Combined with Sun Enterprise or Sun Fire servers and with backup softw
10. CI PCI PCI PCI SBus library with LTO technology HBA Part X6541A X1065A X6541A X6541A X6749A X6541A X6749A X1065A X6541A X6541A X6541A X6541A X6541A X6541A X6541A X6541A X1065A Description Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Single LTO drive only The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library includes extensive built in diagnostics and setup options that can be used to conduct system tests and generate reports Diagnostics are stored in flash RAM and are UDWIS P UDWIS P UDWIS P UDWIS P UDWIS P UDWIS P UDWIS S Sun Enterprise 250 450 Sun Enterprise 220R 420R Sun Fire 280R V880 Ultra 60 80 Sun Blade 1000 Sun Blade 100 Ultra 10 Ultra 5 Ultra 2 Tape Library Automation L20 40 60 Drive Type LTO Max Drives per Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 2 4 6 SBus PCI PCI SBus PCI PCI cPCI SBus PCI PCI PCI PCI PCI PCI PCI PCI SBus initiated from the operator panel Just the Facts Type UDWIS P UDWIS S UDWIS P UDWIS P UDWIS cPCI UDWIS S UDWIS P UDWIS P UDWIS P UDWIS P UDWIS P UDWIS P UDWIS S Support Sun Fire 15000 Sun Enterprise 10000 Sun Fire 6800 Sun Fire 4800 4810 Sun Fire 3800 Sun Enterprise 3500 to 6500 Sun Enterprise
11. Fast wide SCSI Helical scan Host Just the Facts Robotic components that move inside the library to manipulate cartridges These include the gripper extension axis and vertical and horizontal axes The process of moving data from one medium to another where it is stored for later use A peripheral device that contains A mechanism for moving cartridges sequentially or under program control Several storage locations for storage media One drive capable of reading or writing the media Interface circuitry When commanded by a host system autochangers can transport media back and forth between storage locations and the drive residing in the autoloader A robotic storage and retrieval system for digital linear tape cartridges The process of copying data to a secondary medium for protection in the event that the original copy is lost and needs to be recovered The identification label on digital linear tape cartridges A storage receptacle for a tape cartridge A procedure in which data is transformed by the removal of redundant information in order to reduce the number of bits required to represent the data The panel on the front of the library that contains the Status Display Area as well as the indicators and control button The c in cPCI stands for compact PCI connectors on board level devices can use compact PCI cPCI connectors See Single ended Digital linear tape Linear tape recording technol
12. Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 Tape Library Just the Facts icrosystems Copyrights 2002 Sun Microsystems Inc All Rights Reserved Sun Sun Microsystems the Sun logo Sun StorEdge Solstice Solstice Backup Sun Enterprise Sun Fire SunSpectrum Solaris Ultra Sun Blade Sun Enterprise Ultra AnswerBook SunSpectrum Platinum SunSpectrum Gold SunSpectrum Silver SunSpectrum Bronze and SunSolve are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc in the United States and other countries All SPARC trademarks are used under license and are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International Inc in the United States and other countries Products bearing SPARC trademarks are based upon an architecture developed by Sun Microsystems Inc UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries exclusively licensed through X Open Company Ltd Last update 08 14 2002 AS amp Sun microsystems Just the Facts August 2002 2 Table of Contents POSUHUOMING i iisscsicsecessesscuscssveousseieesesessssssicduessescsessvstapsdussedvensstusousseesseedccedvensesscussuasesdSvessdad gesssseowasbousetevessescessesbagssesssevensees 4 Introduction e set ies cu din ae der eret ire tete PO eee EU eue Ee Ee A AE EETA 4 IAM Ee M D 5 Product Availability ninn pn baton a ute AU er eei e P eec ete eer ODE 5 Key Features and Benefits eise tg Do Eit get tee I eta dataset fece et
13. Sun StorEdge L40 library is 11EIA Sun StorEdge L60 library is 16EIA HVD SCSI interface Add drives as performance needs grow Highly reliable automation technology Standard remote management card Standard barcode reader Easy to navigate LCD front panel with soft buttons Viewing window Removable magazines One or five cartridge mailslot Warm swappable drives Typical Applications Backup for active use databases To help ensure capacity for multiple backups of data daily weekly and monthly tape capacity should be configured for at least three to five times the capacity of on line storage Typically customers perform full backups on Saturday with incremental backups during the week Archival Hierarchical storage management HSM Enabling Technology The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library includes a number of features that make it especially well suited to backup of enterprise networks and servers They include Highly reliable robotic technology automated storage robotics DLT and LTO help increase data transfer rates and lower tape wear and tear Expandability the ability to add drives to help increase performance and reduce backup windows AS amp Sun microsystems Just the Facts August 2002 8 Remote management card for remote library operations status and diagnostics Bar code reader for identification of tapes and detection of empty bins Highly accessible cartrid
14. and Drive Media Characteristics Capacity native 40 GB Usage Life 1 000 000 passes Media Life 30 years at 20 degrees C Drive Characteristics Maximum Sustained Transfer Rate Native 6 MB sec Burst Transfer Rate 20 MB sec Read Write Speed 160 inches sec from BOT Search Speed 175 inches sec Average Access Time 60 seconds from BOT Maximum Load Time to BOT 48 seconds slightly longer with a blank tape Maximum Unload Time to BOT 17 seconds Repositioning Time 1 3 seconds Average Rewind Time 60 inches sec Maximum Rewind Time 120 seconds Drive Head Life 530 000 tape motion hours MTBF mean time between failure 250 000 hours 100 percent duty cycle Firmware Level Drive V20 or later When drives are replaced in the field there have been occurrences where down rev d drives are installed Sun Enterprise Services for example does not purge their field stock when new revs are released Ensure that when drives are replaced or serviced that all drives are at the most current firmware revision LTO Media and Drive Characteristics LTO Ultrium Media and Drive Media Characteristics Capacity native 100 GB Media Life 25 000 read write passes Drive Characteristics Maximum Sustained Transfer Rate Native 16 MB sec Burst Transfer Rate 80 MB sec Average Access Time 76 seconds from BOT Maximum Load Time to BOT 10 seconds Maximum Rewind Time 152 seconds Drive Life 250 000 hours at 100 duty cycle Firmwa
15. are such VERITAS NetBackup and Solstice Backup software the Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape libraries contribute towards a complete tape backup solution Flexibility The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape libraries are available with either LTO or DLT 8000 drives Choose LTO for high capacity and throughput and DLT 8000 for legacy systems and lower price Entry level library for small businesses or departments within the enterprise At Sun s low end to mid range tape library line the Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape libraries allow customers to backup databases as large as 2 6 TB in 8 hours Scalability By starting out with fewer drives customers can reduce backup windows without starting over Simply add drive modules High performance reliability and availability Warm swappable drives with on line repair afford performance reliability and availability Excellent quality Sun has an extremely rigorous qualification testing and design collaboration process One stop shopping Besides hardware and software Sun offers worldwide installation and maintenance via a SunSpectrum program contract of Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape libraries Product Availability The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape libraries were announced on July 11 2000 Support for DLT 8000 drive technology was announced on March 6 2001 Support for LTO drive technology was announced on January 8 2002 Notes 1 For customers who may already have libraries installed
16. artridge Slot Base Enclosure 1 to2 20 2 drawers 4 mags 1 1 1 or 2 1 per drive 1 yes 1 package Enclosure 2to4 40 4 drawers 8 mags 1 1 2 packages EN 61000 3 2 1995 IEC 1000 3 2 1995 Harmonics EN 61000 3 3 1995 IEC 1000 3 3 1994 Flicker EN 61000 4 5 2001 2kV I O 2kV Power LL 4kV 60 Cartridge Slot Base Enclosure 4to6 60 6 drawers 12 mags 1 1 3 packages Note The maximum supported length of the differential SCSI bus is 25 meters Customers must order SCSI cables separately Drives Host Adapters and SCSI Configurations Refer to the matrix in the Hardware Compatibility section of this document or utilize the Tape Library Calculator or WebDesk for assistance Just the Facts AS amp Sun microsystems August 2002 18 System Compatibility Operating Environment Support Solaris 2 6 7 and 8 Operating Environment See the SunSolve web site at http sunsolve sun com for the following patches Solaris 2 6 Operating Environment 105847 10 or later Solaris 7 Operating Environment 107460 10 or later Solaris8 Operating Environment 108725 07 or later to be on SunSolve in Feb 2002 Software Compatibility VERITAS NetBackup 3 4 or later with patches e Solstice Backup 6 1 or later with patches e Sun StorEdge Utilization Suite Recovery and Archive Service Software formerly SAM FS Hardware Compatibility Ultra 10 60 and 80 workstations S
17. artridges have shipped Thirty one LTO Ultrium technology licensees Eight media licensees Six compliant media manufacturers are shipping today Universal automation vendor adoption Strong system vendor adoption Remote Management Card The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library can be managed remotely via a Web based network attached library management tool that works with an Internet browser to deliver status reports and diagnostic feedback The remote management card supports the following Library configuration and operation Event logging and event notification Support for diagnostics firmware downloads Bar Code Reader The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library has a bar code reader as a standard feature The bar code reader enables the library to quickly inventory and track cartridges and is compatible with application software The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library is also able to detect empty bins using the laser bar code scanner When a cartridge is present in a bin the label at the back of the bin is hidden When the Sun AS amp Sun microsystems Just the Facts August 2002 10 StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library scans the bin it instantly recognizes an empty bin and distinguishes between unlabeled cartridges and empty bins There is no need for additional sensors To order additional bar code labels refer to the Ordering section of this document Highly Accessible Cartridges Cartridges can be accessed v
18. ature Drive Type Capacity native Number of DLT 8000 Drives that Can Be Used Inside Enclosure Max Native Transfer Rate Average Cartridge Swap Time slot to slot Inventory Time Robotics MTBF Robotics MSBF load unload cycles Robotics Firmware Level Front Panel Control Power Requirements Rackmount Version Height U Standard Warranty 20 Cartridge Slot Base Enclosure DLT 8000 800 GB 1to2 12 MB sec concurrent operation of 2 drives 30 seconds Less than 2 5 minutes fully loaded with bar codes 100 000 hours million 1 05 S or later LCD 175 Watts typical 200 Watts max 100 Watts standby 5U 40 Cartridge Slot Base Enclosure DLT 8000 1 6 TB 2to4 24 MB sec concurrent operation of 4 drives 30 seconds Less than 3 6 minutes fully loaded with bar codes 100 000 hours million 1 05 8 or later LCD 340 Watts typical 375 Watts max 200 Watts standby 11U 1 year next business day on site 60 Cartridge Slot Base Enclosure DLT 8000 2 4TB 4to6 36 MB sec concurrent operation of 6 drives 30 seconds Less than 4 8 minutes fully loaded with bar codes 100 000 hours 1 million 1 05 S or later LCD 500 Watts typical 560 Watts max 300 Watts standby 16U DLT 8000 drives are read write compatible with DLT 7000 written media However DLT 7000 and DLT 8000 drives cannot be mixed in the same librar
19. best choice for their specific requirements and sensitivities Sun s tape library offerings include the following note that all capacities listed are native Sun StorEdge L9 tape autoloader 360 GB DLT1 or DLT 8000 900 GB LTO library Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library 800 GB to 2 4 TB DLT 8000 2 TB to 6 TB LTO library Sun StorEdge L1000 tape library 1 2 TB DLT 8000 library Sun StorEdge L180 tape library 3 48 TB 9840 6 96 TB DLT 8000 17 4 TB LTO or multimedia library Sun StorEdge L700 tape library 13 8 TB 9840 27 6 TB DLT 67 8 TB LTO or multimedia library Sun StorEdge L6000 tape library 120 TB LSM 2880 TB ACS 9840B to 360 TB LSM 8640 TB ACS 9940A library or multimedia Internationalization and Localization The documentation provided with the Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library is localized into nine languages on a CD French Japanese Korean Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Italian German Spanish and Swedish The operator control panel and printed user manual are in English only AS amp Sun microsystems Just the Facts August 2002 7 Selling Highlights Product Highlights Low to mid range tape library Several configurations with either DLT 8000 or LTO drive technology The Sun StorEdge L20 and L40 libraries are available as either standalone or rackmount the Sun StorEdge L60 library is available as rackmount only e Small footprint Sun StorEdge L20 library is SEIA
20. e slot deskside 1 drive 20 cartridge slot rackmount 2 drives 20 cartridge slot deskside 2 drives 20 cartridge slot rackmount e 4O cartridge slot enclosure 2 drives 40 cartridge slot deskside 2 drives 40 cartridge slot rackmount e 60 cartridge slot enclosure N 4 drives 60 cartridge slot rackmount Order additional number of DLT 8000 drives required Maximum number of drives per library enclosure Maximum of 1 drive for SG XLIBDLT81 L20 and SG XLIBDLTS81R L20 Maximum of 2 drives for SG XLIBDLTS2 L20 and SG XLIBDLT82R L20 Maximum of 4 drives for SG XLIBDLT82 L40 and SG XLIBDLT82R L40 Maximum of 6 drives for SG XLIBDLT84R L60 3 Order required number of host bus adapters ON nn A See matrixes under Hardware Compatibility Order additional media cartridges as appropriate Order additional cleaning cartridges as appropriate Order backup restore application of choice Solstice Backup software VERITAS NetBackup software Order extra SCSI cable as needed 8 Basic installation for the Sun StorEdge tape library 9 Order Sun Professional Services Tape Library Implementation Service Marketing Part No Order one of the following SG XLIBDLTS1 L20 SG XLIBDLT81R L20 SG XLIBDLT82 L20 SG XLIBDLT82R L20 SG XLIBDLT82 L40 SG XLIBDLT82R L40 SG XLIBDLT84R L60 SG XTAPDLTS L20 X6541A SCSI PCI based or X1065A SCSI SBus based or X6749A SCSI cPCI based SG XMEDDLTCIV 10 SG XMEDDLTCL 10
21. equentially in the order received Tape devices are the most common sequential access devices By contrast disk drives are direct access devices where data is stored in blocks not necessarily sequentially SCSI devices can be single ended or differential Single ended devices transmit signals by setting a line in the cable to a pattern of high and low voltages in relation to a ground line Differential devices send signals by swapping over high and low states between two lines This is more expensive to implement but reduces interference and allows longer cable lengths Single ended and differential devices must not be mixed on one SCSI bus Single ended wide intelligent SCSI SBus host adapter A SCSI bus or cable can have many devices plugged into it but the end of the cable furthest from the host computer must always be terminated to avoid signals being reflected back and interfering with other signals The terminator both absorbs signals and provides power to the lines in the cable For this reason it must itself be provided with power Terminators can be of two types active and passive Type of tape autochanger that allows media to be accessed randomly A measure of sequential I O performance quoted in MB per second See IOPS The rate at which data is transferred from one device to another for example from the host computer to the tape drive during backup AS amp Sun microsystems August 2002 31 Materials Ab
22. face GUI The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library control panel contains the necessary routine to enable library configuration using the GUI and can run some diagnostics routines Software Compatibility The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library is supported by VERITAS NetBackup Solstice Backup software and many other storage management software applications Refer to the SunSolve web site at http sunsolve sun com for the appropriate patches The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library is supported on leading database applications as follows Database Solstice Backup VERITAS NetBackup Oracle X X Informix X X SAP X X MS Exchange X X AS amp Sun microsystems Just the Facts August 2002 21 Database Solstice Backup VERITAS NetBackup MS SQL Server X X Oracle on Microsoft Windows NT Lotus Notes on Microsoft Windows NT Lotus Notes on SPARC systems x x KR x x KM Sybase Software Commands VERITAS NetBackup and Solstice Backup storage management applications have their own documentation which helps users get set up and running with tape automation products like the Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape libraries The AutoLoad that is provided with this library is very useful but cannot be enabled when used with the current versions of VERITAS NetBackup and Solstice Backup software Its functionality can be emulated through the use of scripted solutions using the backup product command set AutoLoad should only be enabled and o
23. ges via load port or removable magazines Smaller footprint high storage density conserves rack or desk space LCD front panel Warm swappable drives Differential SCSI with up to 25 meter cable Highly Reliable Robotic Technology The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library uses either DLT 8000 or LTO tape technologies The automated storage robotics library is designed built and tested for extreme durability DLT Technology Overview Digital linear tape technology uses multichannel linear serpentine recording Linear serpentine technology uses a multichannel tape The tape carries data in parallel channels that run past a single stationary head Each of the channels passes over its own write element within the head The use of four channels with the DLT 8000 essentially doubles data transfer rates compared to the DLT 4000 two channels Media and read write head durability further distinguishes digital linear tape technology from other offerings Digital linear tape implements a simple tape path and operates at a low constant tension with the tape head being stationary minimizing wear and tear on both tape and heads In contrast helical scan technology utilizes a read write head positioned on a rotating drum The drum lays data down diagonally across a slow moving tape Because the tape is wrapped around the rotating drum tape and head life are usually lower The digital linear tape is one half inch 12 mm wide This width allo
24. ia either software or the LCD front panel If using backup software it is recommended that the software be used to transfer cartridges from the bins to the load ports and vice versa as this keeps the inventory correct within both the software and the hardware In the offline mode the load port can be accessed via the front panel without problems All media stored in the Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library is stored in five cartridge magazines for bulk load unload of data cartridges Small Footprint With a vertical design that yields 800 GB to 2 TB of native storage in each five EIA Electronic Industry Association unit the Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library delivers high storage capacity per cubic foot capacity The systems expand up instead of out so that customers devote minimum floor space to storage AS amp Sun microsystems Just the Facts August 2002 11 Reliability Availability and Serviceability RAS Reliability The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 automated storage robotics library is designed built and tested for extreme durability Mean swaps between failure MSBF 1 000 000 Mean time between failure MTBF 100 000 hours Availability The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library features warm swappable drives When a drive malfunctions the customer does not need to take the library off line but must quiesce the SCSI bus stop data activity Whenever a drive is replaced or added ensure that the firmware levels
25. ico TO 6 Target Markets ete odere en per tete ERE Dt eot Od deir ie e Rr ERES 6 Product Family Placemenit cerent eere Feet ie E PERENNE cova sense eee Ro eS TREE PUR PATE eR eene TE ege 7 Internationalization and Localization msi ce eescesccessseceeeeecseceseeecsaeceeeeecsaeceacecsaeceeaeecsueeesaeecsaecesseneeceeeeeaeeceereseneeeees 7 KI3lnpasiriditun m M 8 Product Highlights uere ette ee Pee eee RE re E 8 Typical Applications 5 ee eh rire e n nte ete tette here o eee e e eie 8 Enabling Technology itte seite ere Dee DOTT ERR Ode Det tae ee tcn TEREPE iess 8 Highly Reliable Robotic Technology seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneenee nennen nennen nennen trennen emen nene trennen trennen nee 9 DET Technology OVerVIeW iuit ie ett eter E PR Ure RI et RUE ONU SERIO eee crb Hee d 9 LTO Ultrium OVervlIew terrere rhe rne ree ere Pee e Ex PR Fete TEES ES ENTAS EEE aN rv Pese eR 9 Remote Management Card eee tpe eee et indes rete berto vibe pee Ue E etie ne 10 Bar Code Reader oh rr e enfe E ORE TREEDRPURO RT AFER UTERE EIE HD Te Teka dp 10 Highly Accessible Cartridges reitera e eet teste MEI HIE E ERR ERE te RH LH Lees ERES 11 Kril nuni 11 Reliability Availability and Serviceability RAS aeree eese eere ener tn tnn tn stata statu sins tn menses enata tatus tn sas 12 Reliability aici rne CIR epe GO eh a ee A
26. m of 4 drives for SG XLIBLTO2 L40 and SG XLIBLTO2R L40 Maximum of 6 drives for SG XLIBLTO4R L60 3 Order required no of host bus adapters ON nm A See matrixes under Hardware Compatibility Order additional media cartridges as appropriate Order additional cleaning cartridges as appropriate Order backup restore application of choice Solstice Backup software VERITAS NetBackup software Order extra SCSI cable as needed 8 Basic installation for the Sun StorEdge tape library 9 Order Sun Professional Services Tape Library Implementation Service Marketing Part No Req Optional Order one of the following Required SG XLIBLTOI L20 SG XLIBLTOIR L20 SG XLIBLTO2 L20 SG XLIBLTO2R L20 SG XLIBLTO2 L40 SG XLIBLTO2R L40 SG XLIBLTO4R L60 SG XTAPLTO L20 Optional X6541A SCSI PCI based Required or X1065A SCSI SBus based or X6749A SCSI cPCI based SG XMEDLTO100GB 10 Optional SG XMEDLTOHPCL 5 Optional Required to achieve stated performance X979A Optional NF B INST ETL Optional Included see note PS EO DSTLI 1 Optional Note The basic installation for the Sun StorEdge tape library is included in the cost of the 40 slot and 60 slot RACKMOUNT units only The 40 slot and 60 slot RACKMOUNT units are products that need to go through the SCOPETOOL See below for more information The 40 slot and 60 slot RACKMOUNT configurations are in the SCOPETOOL because the weight of the units requires a lift to be
27. n restores it automatically as needed HSM systems can provide users with performance and economy without sacrificing application portability or storage system transparency Input output operations per second a measure of I O performance usually used to quote random I O performance Liquid crystal display The process in which a drive takes in an inserted cartridge and goes online The operator accessible component of the library that allows cartridges to be import export loaded and unloaded into from the library A holder for tape cartridges used in robotic handling of media Mean cycles between failure An activity dependent measure of reliability for a robotic cartridge handling system Mean swaps between failure A measure of reliability for the robotic cartridge handling system this is the average expected number of full cartridge exchanges i e the cartridge is unloaded from the digital linear tape drive and placed back into its storage slot and a new cartridge is removed from its storage slot and loaded into the tape drive between failures of equipment Mean time between failure The average expected time between failures of equipment usually measured in operating hours Mean time to repair A drive is offline if a tape is currently unloaded or not in the drive The host has limited access and cannot perform any commands that would cause tape motion The host can however load a tape if one is inserted and can exec
28. network Helps increase growth capacity Clear and proactive Quick time to repair Typical markets for the Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library include finance insurance retail and distribution oil and gas government and military industries These organizations can use the Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library in several ways including the following File servers and e mail servers Small to medium databases Workgroup and departmental servers This entry level to mid range tape library serves all horizontal and vertical markets that require a scalable backup and archive solution The ideal customer is a Sun mid range customer workgroup or departmental servers with plans to expand in the future and with a concern for floor space The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library provides a performance scalable backup solution for these customers as they can order what they need initially and add drives as their performance needs require With the introduction of LTO the Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library has more than doubled in native capacity and transfer rate As customer s storage needs continue to double every year these libraries can keep up with their needs Just the Facts AS amp Sun microsystems August 2002 6 Product Family Placement Because the optimal choice of a secondary storage system depends on customer requirements and sensitivities Sun offers a family of solutions to help customers make the
29. nly import tapes when none of the tape drives have tapes loaded in them For information about other software commands refer to the Solaris Handbook for SMCC Peripherals or the AnswerBook documentation for the operating system The Solaris Handbook for SMCC Peripherals also describes how to determine which SCSI target IDs are available and how to configure the system after installation Controller If the library controller fails the library is considered non functional Since the robotics controller communicates with the robot and all functional controls and calibration values are held on that board the library is dead even in a manual mode if a failure occurs with the library controller This has no impact on the data stored on the tapes in the library Racks The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library fits into and is supported in a standard 72 inch storage rack The Sun StorEdge L20 library occupies 5 EIA the Sun StorEdge L40 library occupies 11 EIA and the Sun StorEdge L60 library occupies 16 EIA Tape Drive Cleaning Cleaning cartridges can be put into any open slot in the library Once the library performs an inventory it identifies to the application software where the cartridge is for accessibility The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library does not have auto clean features It is up to the ISV to initiate a cleaning requirement When the DLT or LTO drive requests a cleaning requirement it sends a cleaning required message to
30. of all drives are the same and the new drive has the same SCSI address The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library initiates backups swaps tapes cleans drives when needed skips bad or write protected media and automatically writes to the next cartridge so backups continue without interruption No scheduled maintenance down time is required Serviceability The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library drives can be warm swapped when the library contains more than one drive All serviceable field replaceable units FRUS except the robotic picker mechanism can be accessed through the front or back of the unit without special tools and without removing the unit from the rack The robotic picker mechanism is accessed from the top of the library by simply sliding the unit out of the rack on easy glide rails The average mean time to repair is less than 30 minutes Rackmounted tape libraries need not be removed prior to servicing No special tools are needed Warning Do not remove the library without additional help or an appropriately rated lift device The Sun StorEdge L20 library with two drives weighs 90 Ib 40 8 kg the Sun StorEdge L40 library with four drives weighs 174 Ib 79 1 kg and the Sun StorEdge L60 library with six drives weighs 226 Ib 102 8 kg AS amp Sun microsystems Just the Facts August 2002 12 Specifications and Configuration Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 Tape Library with DLT 8000 Base Enclosure Fe
31. ogy contrasted with helical scan Digital linear tape technology segments tape media into parallel horizontal tracks and records data by running the tape past a stationary head digital linear tape provides higher performance than helical scan technology Data transfer rate of 20 MB sec Wide devices can be connected to a narrow SCSI interface but the extra data lines must be terminated A means of recording data in narrow tracks that run diagonally across the tape Formats include 4 mm 8 mm and 19 mm and half inch tape The host computer system acting as controller for the drive AS amp Sun microsystems August 2002 29 Host adapter Host computer HSM IOPS LCD Load Load port Magazine MCBF MSBF MTBF MTTR Offline Online PCI Pick Just the Facts A device that connects a peripheral device I O protocol and medium to the computer system s I O bus The computer that issues SCSI commands to control the library robotics Hierarchical storage management A method for keeping infrequently used data in secondary storage then restoring it automatically when a user calls for the data The underlying premise behind HSM is that if the most frequently used data is kept in the fastest primary storage most of the time users perceive the overall system performance as if all the data were in fast storage HSM software transparently migrates least frequently used data to more economical media the
32. ot develop any policies procedures nor is the backup and restore platform ready for full production Additional service needs that customers may have can be discussed with the Sun Enterprise Support Service Sales Representative More information about the Sun Professional Services Tape Library Implementation Service can be found on the Sun Professional Services web site On that site is a Sales Tool section with has an electronic service brief and a sales guide The service brief is a piece of collateral which may be printed and given to the customer Go to the URL http sunps central Services Storage tape lib impl html A Statement of Work must be completed and approved by the customer and included with the Sales Quote This ensures a successful Sun Professional Services Tape Library Implementation Service for the customer The Statement of Work details what activities are performed by Sun Professional Services the responsibilities of the customer as well as specific terms and conditions of the service Contact the local Sun Enterprise Support Service Sales Representative as early in the sales cycle as possible to complete this SOW and to help ensure the included Sun Professional Services can meet customers needs AS amp Sun microsystems Just the Facts August 2002 28 Glossary Actuators Archive Autoloader Automatic tape library Backup Bar code label Bin Compression Control panel cPCI Differential DLT
33. pid growth of storage requirements are causing considerable interest in enterprise wide solutions for backing up restoring and archiving data Stemming from this rapid growth is the need for automated unattended back up for small businesses and departments within an enterprise The Sun StorEdge L20 L40 and L60 tape libraries effectively address the entry level to mid size automation market providing customers with a solution for their data accessibility and integrity The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library is offered in 20 cartridge 40 cartridge and 60 cartridge slot configurations Native capacities range from 800 GB for the 20 slot DLT 8000 library to 6 TB for the 60 slot LTO library The 20 slot library comes with one or two drives the 40 slot library comes with two drives and can be expanded up to four drives and the 60 slot library comes with four drives and can be expanded up to six drives Drive expansion takes less than 10 minutes Native aggregate transfer rate of up to 15 MB sec per drive allows for 90 MB sec transfer rate in a six drive configuration with LTO The Sun StorEdge L60 six drive LTO library can back up 324 GB hour native The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library consists of a robotic system to remove cartridges from the cartridge slots load them into the drives unload them from the drives when the operation is complete and return them to the cartridge slots In addition to robotic access the Sun StorEdge L20 40
34. re Level Drive ELAV When drives are replaced in the field there have been occurrences where down rev d drives are installed Sun Enterprise Services for example does not purge their field stock when new revs are released Ensure that when drives are replaced or serviced that all drives are at the most current firmware revision AS amp Sun microsystems Just the Facts August 2002 15 Physical Characteristics Feature Size Rackmount Unit without cartridges 20 Cartridge slots Height 8 5 in 216 mm Width 17 4 in 442 mm Depth 27 4 in 700 mm Footprint 6 ft 0 56 m Weight with 2 drives 90 40 8 kg Size Deskside Height 9 7 in 245 mm Unit Width 19 2 in 488 mm Depth 29 9 in 760 mm Footprint 4 66 ft 0 43 m e Weight with 2 drives 105 Ib 48 7 kg Operating Differential fast wide Interface SCSI 2 HVD SCSI Diagnostic RS 232C service port Interface 10 100BASE T Ethernet Control Panel LCD Environmental Specifications Feature Power AC Voltage Minimum AC Voltage Maximum Frequency Power Inlet US and Canada Operating Environment Relative Humidity Temperature Altitude Nonoperating Environment Relative Humidity Temperature Altitude Maximum Heat Dissipation Safety Just the Facts 40 Cartridge slots Height 19 25 in 489 mm Width 17 4 in 442 mm Depth 27 4 in 700 mm Footprint 6 ft 0 56 m 60 Cartridge slots Height 28 in 7
35. ssional Services offers the Sun Professional Services Tape Library Implementation Service which delivers a working Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library backup system Generally speaking it integrates the hardware and software components together This provides customers with a platform that can be used to develop and implement their production backup and restore policies The Sun Professional Services Tape Library Implementation Service addresses the following Configuring VERITAS NetBackup or Solstice Backup software with the backup server system and tape library Functional testing of the backup server with an existing client system using single files of UFS for backup and restores The customer deliverables are Tape library tested and functional in a production environment Full configuration documentation Hardware installation is not covered under the Sun Professional Services Tape Implementation Service The hardware must be installed prior to this service being performed The Sun Professional Services Tape Implementation Service covers configuration of the tape library as well as configuration and installation of VERITAS NetBackup or Solstice Backup software The Sun Professional Services Tape Implementation Service does not address any database backup This service can be provided as a separate quote by Sun Professional Services however This service provides a basic functional tested backup and restore platform but does n
36. stract All materials are available on SunWIN except where noted otherwise Collateral Product Literature Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 Tape Library Just The Facts Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 Tape Library Customer Presentation Sun Product Intro Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 Tape Library Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 Tape Library Data Sheet External Web Site Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 Tape Library Product Overview Internal Web Sites Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 Tape Library Product Overview Sales Process Information SCOPETOOL Service Notification Just the Facts Description Purpose Distribution Reference Guide this document Sales Tool SunWIN Presentation with Slide Notes Sales Tool SunWIN Reseller Web Introduction E mail Sales Tool SunWIN Reseller Web E mail Data Sheet Sales Tool SunWIN http www sun com storage L20 http webhome ebay networkstorage products L20 http gsops central sdeskproc OSP L20 http scope central AS amp Sun microsystems August 2002 Token or COMAC Order 117831 121348 117840 117183 DE1158 0 32
37. the host Note In the case of DLT A bad tape may trigger a cleaning request message However this does not mean the head needs cleaning since the next good tape loaded resets the cleaning request message If the tape cleaning message keeps coming on the drive needs to be cleaned AS amp Sun microsystems Just the Facts August 2002 22 Ordering Information Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 Tape Library Ordering Process All configurations for the Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 library includes the following items One Type IV DLT or LTO Ultrium data cartridge DLT media care flyer in each configuration for DLT versions only One DLT or LTO cleaning tape US power cord User s Guide User s Manual CD Media label kits each kit contains 25 bar code data labels plus five cleaning cartridge labels Installation Guide Wide differential terminator SCSI jumper cable one per drive Sun content list media Additional DLT 8000 or LTO tape drives for the Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 include the following DLT 8000 or LTO HVD SCSI drive assembly Upgrade manual Wide differential terminator SCSI jumper cable Sun content list ESD wrist strap AS amp Sun microsystems Just the Facts August 2002 23 The following table depicts typical ordering processes for the Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 DLT 8000 tape library Step Number 1 Order library enclosure e 20 cartridge slot enclosure drive 20 cartridg
38. to EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 Semko Certified to EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 Demko Certified to EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 Fimko Certified to EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 EMKO TSE 74 SEC 207 94 CB test Certified Electromagnetic Compatibility Country U S Canada Japan European Union Australia New Zealand Standard FCC 47 Part 15 Subpart B Class A ICES 003 VCCI Class A EN 55022 A1 1995 CISPR 22 1997 3 Ed Class A AS NZS 3548 1996 Electromagnetic Interference Test ESD Radiated Electric Field Standard EN 55024 2 1998 IEC 1000 4 2 1995 4 kV CD 8 kV AD EN 55024 3 1998 IEC 1000 4 3 1995 3 V m Electrical Fast Transient Burst EN 55024 4 1998 IEC 801 4 4 1988 1 kV Peak Just the Facts Power Lines 0 5 kV Signal Lines AS amp Sun microsystems August 2002 17 Test Standard Harmonics Flicker Surge Power LG RF Conducted Voltage Dip amp Interruption EN 61000 6 2001 10V EN 61000 4 11 2001 Configuration Information The 20 40 and 60 cartridge slot configurations ship with the following Feature Number of Drives Fixed Slots Mailbox Slots Load Port DLT or LTO Media Data Cartridge Cleaning Cartridge SCSI Wide Differential Jumper Cable US Power Cable Documentation for Installation and Use Media Label Kits each contains 25 DLT data bar code labels plus 5 cleaning cartridges labels 20 Cartridge Slot Base 40 C
39. un Blade 100 and 1000 workstations Sun Enterprise Ultra 5S and 10S servers Sun Enterprise 220R 250 420R and 450 servers e Sun Enterprise 3500 6500 10000 servers Sun Fire 280R V880 3800 4800 4810 6800 and 15000 servers The table below lists maximum configurations and HBA information for the Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 library with DLT 8000 technology Tape Library Automation L20 40 60 Drive Type DLT 8000 Max Drives per Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 2 4 6 HBA Part Description SBus PCI Type Support Max Direct Daisy Chain Attach X6541A Ultra Fast Wide PCI UDWIS P Sun Fire 15000 2 2 2 0 X1065A Ultra Fast Wide SBus UDWIS S Sun Enterprise 10000 2 2 2 0 X6541A Ultra Fast Wide PCI UDWIS P Sun Fire 6800 2 2 2 0 X6541A Ultra Fast Wide PCI UDWIS P Sun Fire 4800 4810 2 2 2 0 X6749A X6541A Ultra Fast Wide cPCI UDWIS cPCI Sun Fire 3800 2 2 2 0 X6749A X1065A Ultra Fast Wide SBus UDWIS S Sun Enterprise 3500 to 6500 2 2 2 0 AS amp Sun microsystems Just the Facts August 2002 19 X6541A X6541A X6541A X6541A X6541A X6541A X6541A X6541A X1065A The table below lists maximum configurations and HBA information for the Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Ultra Fast Wide Tape Library Automation L20 40 60 Drive Type DLT 8000 Max Drives per Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 2 4 6 PCI PCI PCI PCI P
40. unit 1 with the L20 2 with the L40 and 3 with the L60 AS amp Sun microsystems Just the Facts August 2002 26 Service and Support Warranty The Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library warranty is a 1 year next business day onsite SunSpectrum Program The SunSpectrum program is an innovative and flexible service offering that allows customers to choose the level of service best suited to their needs ranging from mission critical support for maximum solution availability to backup assistance for self support customers The SunSpectrum program provides a simple pricing structure in which a single fee covers support for an entire system including related hardware and peripherals the Solaris Operating Environment software and telephone support for Sun software packages The majority of Sun s customers today take advantage of the SunSpectrum program underscoring the value that it represents Customers should check with their local Sun Enterprise Services representatives for program and feature availability in their areas SunSpectrum program support contracts are available both during and after the warranty program Customers may choose to uplift the service and support agreement to meet their business needs by purchasing a SunSpectrum contract For more information on the SunSpectrum program offerings refer to the following URL http service central TS ESP SunSpectrum Feature Matrix index html The four levels of
41. ute any diagnostic tests that do not require tape motion A drive is online when a tape is loaded The host has access to all command operations including those that access the tape set configurations and run diagnostic tests Peripheral component interconnect PCI is an industry standard bus used in servers workstations and PCs Preparation for placing it in another location AS amp Sun microsystems August 2002 30 Rear panel Robotics SBus SCSI SCSI address Sequential access Single ended SWIS S Termination Tape library Throughput Transfer rate Just the Facts The rear cosmetic panel of the library that contains the AC power switch AC power receptacle and connectors for attaching external cabling to the library The library robotics consist of the following components gripper mechanism vertical actuator horizontal actuator and extension actuator An I O input output bus used with host systems or boards designed according to SPARC processor architecture Small computer system interface A standard command specification and command set that enables computers and peripherals to communicate with each other Sun s current of tape drives adhere to the SCSI 2 specification The octal representation of the unique address 0 7 assigned to a narrow device or hexadecimal representation of the unique address 0 15 assigned to a wide SCSI device Sequential access devices store data s
42. with DLT 7000 based technology Note that there is ABSOLUTELY NO mixing of DLT 7000 DLT 8000 and or LTO drives within the same library 2 In order to realize stated performance customers must utilize an approved backup software package Approved backup packages include Solstice Backup 6 1 or later software or VERITAS NetBackup 3 4 or later with the following patches Solstice Backup 6 1 jumbo patch 111962 xx AND point patch 111971 xx AS amp Sun microsystems Just the Facts August 2002 5 VERITAS NetBackup 3 4 jumbo patch 110539 xx AND point patch 112065 xx Please check the SunSolve web site at http sunsolve sun com for latest versions of the above patches Point patches will be incorporated in to the next version of the jumbo patch for each product Key Features and Benefits Features Reliability Extensive compatibility testing for servers 1 million swaps between failures MSBF Manageability Front panel menu Web based comprehensive status monitoring Remote configuration viewing via remote management card RMC Upgradeability and scalability Scalable architectural design Serviceability Error alert messages Field replaceable units FRUs Warm swappable drives Target Markets Benefits Ease of installation Investment protection Clear intuitive Ease of use complete library and drive status Ease of monitoring and modifying over the
43. ws for more data to be recorded on digital linear tape than 8 mm or 4 mm tapes offering higher capacity 40 GB on DLT 8000 tapes versus 20 GB for 8 mm Future digital linear tape products will easily grow in capacity by increasing bit density Performance improvements occur through the addition of new heads and channels or by increasing the tape speed Future digital linear tape drives and media should have the same form factor so should be compatible with today s Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 tape library Digital linear tape offers several advanced features such as full SCSI 2 command set implementation built in diagnostics and a high data transfer rate of 6 MB sec native and 12 MB sec compressed The current version of DLT 8000 tapes have a native capacity of 40 GB As the digital linear tape technology is evolving to even higher capacity tapes and higher transfer rates it is a suitable option for enterprise environments where storage needs are increasing rapidly LTO Ultrium Overview HP IBM and Seagate jointly conceived and developed Linear Tape Open LTO technology Ultrium is one of two formats under the LTO standard Ultrium is an open format endorsed by multiple vendors and licensees and is backed by an independent compliance verification program AS amp Sun microsystems Just the Facts August 2002 9 As the three LTO technology partners HP Seagate and IBM develop data protection technologies based on optical magnetic
44. y Just the Facts oy Sun microsystems August 2002 13 Sun StorEdge L20 40 60 Tape Library with LTO Base Enclosure Feature 20 Cartridge Slot Base 40 Cartridge Slot Base 60 Cartridge Slot Base Enclosure Enclosure Enclosure Drive Type LTO Ultrium LTO Ultrium LTO Ultrium Capacity native 2 TB 4TB 6 TB Number of LTO Drives that Can 1 to 2 2to4 4 to 6 Be Used Inside Enclosure Max Native Transfer Rate 30 MB sec concurrent 60 MB sec concurrent 90 MB sec concurrent operation of 2 drives operation of 4 drives operation of 6 drives Average Cartridge Swap Time 30 seconds 30 seconds 30 seconds slot to slot Inventory Time Less than 2 5 minutes Less than 3 6 minutes Less than 4 8 minutes fully loaded with bar fully loaded with bar fully loaded with bar codes codes codes Robotics MTBF 100 000 hours 100 000 hours 100 000 hours Robotics MSBF load unload million million million cycles Robotics Firmware Level 1 05 8 or later 1 05 8 or later 1 05 8 or later Front Panel Control LCD LCD LCD Power Requirements 175 Watts typical 340 Watts typical 500 Watts typical 200 Watts max 375 Watts max 560 Watts max 100 Watts standby 200 Watts standby 300 Watts standby Rackmount Version Height 5U 11U 16U EM Standard Warranty 1 year next business day on site AS amp Sun microsystems Just the Facts August 2002 14 DLT 8000 Media and Drive Characteristics DLT 8000 Media
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