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...Computer Corporation.
© 1999 Compaq Computer Corporation.
All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied... QuickLock are trademarks and/or service marks of Compaq Computer Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of ...
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...Unpacking and Installing the TL895 Tape Library 18 TL895 Tape Library Features 19 Compaq Storage Options Documentation Library 20 Adding a TL895 to the Enterprise Backup Solution 21
Connecting the Compaq StorageWorks TL895 Tape Library to the Enterprise Backup Solution 21 Installation Instructions 22 More Information ...24 Upgrading from Direct Connect to the EBS Using the TL895 25 Hardware...
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... Tape Retention 30 Calculating Backup Windows 31 More Information 31
Sizing...32 Calculations ...32 Sizing the Enterprise Backup Solution 33
Speed Tests...33 Compression Tests 33 Compaq StorageWorks Backup Sizing Tool 35 Parameter Screen 35 Server Information 36 Determining the Configured Primary Storage System 36 Compressibility 37 Selecting Software Options 38 Specifying Tape Rotation...
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... Screens 68
Tier 2: Storage Area Network View--Fibre Channel Fault Isolation 69 Installing the Utility 69 Running the Utility 69 Display of a Fibre Channel Tape Controller 71 Loop Error Histogram Display 73 Display of a FC-AL with a Missing Fibre Channel Tape Controller 74 Uninitialized Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop Display 75 Information and Updates 75
Tier 3: TL895 Library View--Compaq...
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... for Additional Help
In addition to this guide, the following information sources are available: s User Documentation s Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide s Service Training Guides s Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins s Compaq QuickFind s Compaq Insight Manager s Compaq Download Facility: Call 1-281-518-1418
Integrated Management Display
Some Compaq server models include a Compaq Integrated...
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...The TL895 offers differential SCSI attachments for cabling requirements up to 20 meters from the Fibre Channel Tape Controller (FCTC). Fibre Channel cable connections are available up to 500 meters on 50 m Multimode Fiber.
s CompactWith a footprint of 6 sq. ft. (1.8 sq. m), this compact form factor integrates well with standard rack environments, utilizing a front load port and drive access...
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... serial I/O protocol that supports simultaneous transfers of multiple protocols. Its Gigabit speed throws open the door to storage networks of the future. Compaq has partnered with Hewlett Packard to develop the Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA), based on the HP Tachyon chip that allows high-performance SCSI protocol transmission through a Fibre Channel medium. Multimode fiber optic cable...
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... state of other servers. Seagate Software provides many additional features designed to increase fault tolerance and data reliability.
Computer Associates ARCserveIT
Computer Associates ARCserveIT solution within the Enterprise Backup Solution is designed around a centralized primary server. A primary ARCserveIT server manages and controls all tape device access and coordinates task distribution...
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...the Auto Clean option 4. Enable/disable the Auto Load option 5. Set the number of bar code retries 6. Enable/disable the Auto Drive Unload
option 7. Perform an inventory
Information Location
Chapter 4 of the TL895 Tape Library User's Guide, "Tape Drives and Cartridges," or the 35/70 DLT Tape Drive Installation Instructions Manual.
Chapter 5 of the TL895 Tape Library User's Guide, "Control Panel."
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...Number of Drives
2 3 4 5 6 7
Number of FCTC(s) and SCSI Cables 1 2 2 3 3 4
Library Port Connectors
1 1 and 3 1 and 3 1,3 and 5 1,3 and 5 1,3,5 and 7
4. Connect the SCSI cables between the TL895 library and the FCTCs. 5. Install or upgrade the backup software that will be used in the EBS environment. 6. Power off the servers that had the direct connections.
NOTE: The SCSI Host Bus Adapter (HBA...
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...s For robotic serial number configuration: Customer Advisory at: http://www.compaq.com/support/techpubs/customer_advisories
s Latest drivers, diagnostic tools, documentation and software: http://www.compaq.com/storageworks/
To install backup applications from independent software vendors (ISVs), reference their solutions CD.
NOTE: SmartStart version 4.22 or later and Storage Management Solutions...
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... for storage, memory and CPU.
s Ability to provide up-to-date version control information for server and workstation firmware, drivers and utilities.
s UPS management and multi-server shutdown capabilities.
s Extensive online help documentation.
s Integration with management software products such as BMC Software's PATROL, Boole & Babbage Ensign, Cabletron SPECTRUM, CA Unicenter TNG, HP OpenView...
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... browser or control panel-based utility provides a quick check of storage devices including serial numbers, firmware versions, status checks, and even firmware downloading for future enhancements.
Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Web Enabler Utility
The Compaq Diagnostics Utility is a service tool designed to allow you to view information about your computer's hardware and software configuration and...
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... part of a larger architecture that will enhance problem resolution and support of Compaq computers. It also demonstrates the capabilities of the WBEM initiative.
Installation
Compaq Diagnostics Utility can be installed through the SmartStart setup process (except Windows 95/98), from the Compaq Softpaq Utility, or the software pre-install process in the factory. The Compaq Diagnostics Utility can...
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60 Adding TL895 Tape Drives to the Compaq Enterprise Backup Solution
NOTE: The Compaq Diagnostics for Windows NT installation methods (except SmartStart) are also used for Windows 95/98 installation.
Program Functionality
Sample Device Home Page for Compaq Diagnostics
This web-based browser screen allows administrators to view and diagnose devices from any Internet or Intranet console.
Figure 6-2....
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... utility dynamically updates the screens to show the current ALPA of each component. Additionally, a Loop Error Histogram is displayed when specific servers or components are highlighted to further analyze the health of individual components. The utility analyzes Fibre Channel components including the Host Bus Adapter and the Fibre Channel Tape Controller. The Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12...
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... for Windows
NT 63 Compaq Diagnostics Utility 58
device test results 62 expanded view of FCTC 64 information screens 68 installation through Compaq
Softpaq utility 59 installation through
SmartStart 59 on-line installation and
operation 58 program functionality 60 sample WBEM homepage 60 tape drive diagnostics 65 TL895 Tape Library Diagnostic
Software Program User Guide 65 Compaq Download Facility...
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....com 8
I
IBM NetView 55 Independent Software Vendors 12 Integrated Software Vendors
upgrading software 23 ISVs See Independent Software
Vendors
L
lights out tests 30
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multimode fiber optic cable 10, 14 lengths 15 transmission distance 14
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PCI (/P) 70 PCI Host Bus Adapter 70 primary storage feed speed 36
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restore speed 33
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SCSI protocol 14 Seagate Software Backup Exec 17 server
connecting to...
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... 8 Compaq Download Facility 8 technical support 8 TL895 Tape Library application software 10 adding to the EBS 21 applying power 23 backup performance 16 benefits 10 cabling requirements 10
Index 83
TL895 Tape Library (continued) capacity 12 centralized data repository 10 compressed capacity 12 connecting to the FCTC 22 enhanced cabling system 10 figure 9 footprint 10 GUI control panel 10...
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...to reuse the existing SCSI cable.
NOTE: A SCSI cable and differential terminator must be used.
3. Refer to Quick Setup Guide (P/N 330558) to connect TL895 Tape Library to the EBS.
4. Reboot primary server to recognize the new device.
5. Consult backup application documentation to configure new Library to the EBS.
Enterprise Backup Solution Compatibility
The serial numbers indicated below require...