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Operation: Dell™ PowerVault™ 136T SDLT Library User's Guide

	Operator Panel		Remote Management Unit (RMU)
	Library Startup		Library Shutdown
	Library Restart

Normally, the host issues commands to the Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library. Operator control is provided via the Operator Panel. The Operator is responsible for:

• Starting the Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library.
• Shutting down the Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library.
• Handling media.
  

See Inserting Media and Ejecting Media for media handling procedures. In the case of equipment failures, the operator can perform media processing.

Operator Panel

The Operator Panel provides an interactive path between the Operator and the Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library. Visual indications and push-buttons enable the Operator to control the Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library. See Figure 1 for an illustration of the Operator Panel.

Figure 1. Operator Panel

The Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library Operator Panel is divided into four discrete areas; leftmost, upper center, rightmost, and lower center. The leftmost screen area provides constant status about the Mailbox.

Table 1. Mailbox Indications

Indicator	Description
	This indicator is displayed on screen if the host has issued a PREVENT/ALLOW MEDIUM REMOVAL SCSI command and locked the Mailbox.
	An indicator is displayed on screen if the Mailbox is locked. The Mailbox can be locked by either of the following conditions. · The host issues a PREVENT/ALLOW MEDIUM REMOVAL SCSI command and locks the Mailbox · The Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library is accessing a mailbox slot. · The Mailbox has been configured as all storage. An indicator is displayed if the Mailbox is unlocked.
	These indicators are displayed on screen for the six mailbox states. State 1: The mailbox door is closed. Any cartridge in the Mailbox has previously been inventoried. State 2: The mailbox door is partially open. Any cartridge in the Mailbox has previously been inventoried. State 3: The mailbox door is fully opened. Any cartridge in the Mailbox has previously been inventoried. For an import operation, a cartridge can be inserted. State 4: The mailbox door is closed. A cartridge has been exported and not yet removed. State 5: The mailbox door is partially open. A cartridge has been exported and not yet removed. State 6: The mailbox door is fully open. A cartridge has been exported and not yet removed. While in this state, an exported cartridge can be removed.
	These indicators are displayed on screen for the three types of front door panel storage. Type 1: A mailbox indicator showing a cartridge as indicated by the blackened out slot. A total of 10 slots are available. Type 2: A single slot mailbox indicator. Type 3: A continuous storage indicator. A total of 1 or 10 slots are available.

The upper center screen area displays informational, status and attention messages. Table 2 provides an illustration and description of the top screen area associated with the Operator Panel.

Table 2. PowerVault 136T SDLT Library Indications

The rightmost screen area provides constant status about the drives. Table 3 provides an illustration and description of the rightmost screen area associated with the Operator Panel.

Table 3. Drive Indications

Indicator	Description
Drive Present	If a tape drive is present, the initial black outline box is displayed.
Power On	If power is applied to the tape drive, the Power On indication is displayed.
Cleaning Required	If tape drive cleaning is required, the Cleaning Required indication is displayed.
Error Code	If a drive error condition exists, an Error Code indication is displayed. All errors are preceded by the character "!" followed by the drive error code. "!..." indicates drive failures detected by the library and the drive is not capable of reporting the error.
Compression On	If the tape drive is compressing data on tape, the Compression On indicator is displayed.
Write Protect	If the tape is write protected, the Write Protect indicator is displayed.
Tape Activity		A tape drive is present but does not contain a cartridge.
		A tape drive is loading a cartridge.
		A tape drive has a cartridge loaded.
		A tape drive is rewinding a cartridge.
		A tape drive is unloading a cartridge.
		A tape drive has unloaded a cartridge.
		A tape drive is reading data from a cartridge.
		A tape drive is writing data to a cartridge.
		A tape drive is erasing data from a cartridge.
		A tape drive is locating data on a cartridge.

The lower center screen area displays six lines of text, graphics representations, or a combination of both. Each text line can be up to twenty characters long. These lines communicate interactive dialogs, special messages, alerts, and library configurations. Greater details are covered in Using the Operator Panel Menu .

Remote Management Unit (RMU)

The RMU resides in each system and is pre-installed at the factory. The RMU allows remote access via a Web browser to the library. The RMU supports Microsoft Internet Explorer™ version 4.0 and above, as well as Netscape Navigator™ versions 4.01, 4.5, 4.7X and above. All available functions, as described below, are accomplished without the need of a dedicated server (or separate software).

The RMU performs the following functions:

• Allows the user to quickly access the status of the system, including library and drive conditions, firmware levels and other useful information.
  
• Provides remote operation of all library Operator Panel (LCD) functions via the Web browser.
  
• Updates firmware in the RMU and the library's controller.
  
• Supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 2.0 and acts as an SNMP-server, generating SNMP traps and responding to SNMP requests.
  
• Acquires Tape Alert 3.0 compatibility information from the library over the serial interface port and sends that information to an SNMP server.
  
• Detects a power loss and generates an SNMP trap for notification.
  
• Allows for the retrieval of the library command and error logs and the RMU error log.
  
• Allows an administrator to make configuration changes such as network, users, and date/time changes.
  

See RMU Dialog for additional information.

System Administrator Responsibilities

The System Administrator (SA) must set up the RMU for proper operation. The SA responsibilities include establishing a network address for the RMU and establishing the Uniform Resource Locators (URL). The network address consists of an Internet Protocol (IP) address, subnet mask, and gateway IP Address. See RMU Dialog for information about setting the network address via the Operator Panel. After the network address has been established, the SA should test the RMU and URL via a Web browser. Once the URL has been verified and accounts have been created, the SA can broadcast the URL address to the potential RMU users. The SA can delete users and change any user password.

Menu Structure Description

The RMU startup dialog, Figure 2, is divided into two navigation frame segments and a single information frame segment. The first of three illustrated segment descriptions is the left navigation frame. The left navigation frame has six hyperlinks as indicated in the following list:

• Logout
• Contents
• SNMP MIB
• Support
• Version
• www.Dell.com
  

See Left Navigation Frame for the dialogs and hyperlink descriptions.

The second segment is the top information frame. There are no hyperlinks or subsequent dialogs for this frame. One field value associated with this frame follows:

• URL identifier and equipment type
  

See Top Information Frame for the dialog.

The third segment is the center navigation frame. The center navigation frame has six tab style hyperlinks as indicated in the following list:

• Status
• Configuration
• Firmware
• Diagnostics file
• Operator Panel
• Logs
  

The Status Tab is an open dialog. The remaining five tabs are password protected. These tabs require a valid user or administrator account and a successful login.

See Center Navigation Frame for the dialogs and hyperlink descriptions.

Figure 2. Startup Display

Left Navigation Frame

The Left Navigation Frame dialog and descriptions are indicated below.

Hyperlink

Description

Logout

This hyperlink logs out the current user and returns to the Status dialog.

Contents

This hyperlink opens a new page and displays a brief description of the Status, Configuration, Firmware, Diagnostic files, Operator Panel, and Logs tabs. See Figure 3.

SNMP MIB

This hyperlink opens a new page and displays the SNMP MIB web page where a download hyperlink directs the user to the SNMP MIB information. See Figure 4.

Support

This hyperlink opens a new page and displays the Support web page where additional hyperlinks direct the user to the Dell Customer Support support center. See Figure 5.

Version

This hyperlink opens a new page and displays the current version information about the RMU application. See Figure 6.

www.Dell.com

This hyperlink opens a new page and redirects the user to the Dell web site home page.

Figure 3. Help Content Dialog

Figure 4. SNMP MIB Dialog

Figure 5. Technical Support Dialog

Figure 6. Version Dialog

Top Information Frame

The Top Information Frame dialog and description are indicated below.

Center Navigation Frame

All of the Center Navigation Frame dialogs and descriptions, beginning with Status, are indicated below.

Clicking any tab, other than the Status tab, initiates a Login dialog. See Figure 7.

Figure 7. Login Dialog

NOTE: After the Admin user has initially logged into the RMU, Dell recommends that the Admin user change the default password. No regular user can log into the RMU while an existing Admin user is logged into the RMU. Only one regular user can be logged into the RMU at a time.

The Configuration dialogs and descriptions are indicated below.

Figure 8. Configuration Dialog

If the user changes the configuration, the Confirm Configuration Changes dialog appears. This dialog displays the old configuration and any changes. See Figure 9.

Figure 9. Confirm Configuration Changes Dialog

The Firmware dialog and descriptions are indicated below.

Figure 10. Firmware Dialog

The Diagnostics file dialog and descriptions are indicated below.

Figure 11. Diagnostics File Dialog

The Operator panel dialog and descriptions are indicated below.

Figure 12. Operator Panel Dialog

NOTE: The RMU is a direct interface to the attached library. The user will see what is happening on the attached library and any interaction the user performs (button presses) will reflect both on this web page and the attached library.

The Logs dialog and descriptions are indicated below.

Figure 13. Logs Dialog

Library Startup

Use the following procedure to start the Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library.

Step 1 Ensure that the front door is closed and mechanically locked.
Step 2 Locate the Rear Power Switch on the lower right rear panel.
Step 3 Push the rocker Rear Power Switch towards the top to apply power.
Step 4 Locate the Front Power Switch on the upper right front panel.
Step 5 Push the Front Power Switch inward to apply power to the electronics.

WARNING: Movements of mechanical components in the Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library can cause injury. Before turning the Rear Power Switch ON, confirm that no danger exists to personnel or property.

WARNING: Power is applied to the Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library.

The firmware starts the boot process with an introductory splash screen. See Figure 15.

Figure 14. Splash Screen

The firmware initiates a SELF-TEST, TEACH (auto-configuration), and INVENTORY operation. After all of the firmware procedures are completed, the LCD screen on the Operator Panel displays the Main Menu (initial screen). The Main Menu is illustrated by Figure 15.

Library Shutdown

The Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library may be shut down normally or by the Emergency Shutdown method.

CAUTION: Except in emergencies, stop the Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library with the normal shutdown procedure before switching off the Rear Power Switch. Dell is not responsible for damage caused by improper use of the Rear Power Switch. All risk lies entirely with the user.

Normal Shutdown

To gracefully shut down the Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library, follow the procedure.

Step 1 If the Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library is Online, as shown in Figure 15, press the button beneath the Online/Offline softkey.

Figure 15. Main Menu (Initial Screen)

• The Offline Confirmation screen is displayed. See Figure 16.

Figure 16. Offline Confirmation Dialog

Step 2 Press the button beneath the OK softkey.

• The Offline Dialog is displayed. See Figure 17.

Figure 17. Offline Dialog

Step 3 Visually confirm that the Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library has changed to the Offline state.

• The picker completes the current task. The upper center screen text line changes to Offline.

Step 4 Locate the Front Power Switch on the upper right front panel.
Step 5 Push the Front Power Switch inward to remove power to the electronics.

WARNING: Power is still present inside the library. Exercise extreme care when working inside the library.

Step 6 Locate the Rear Power Switch on the lower right corner of the back panel.
Step 7 Push the rocker Rear Power Switch to the bottom to remove power.

• Power is removed from the Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library.
  

Emergency Shutdown

CAUTION: Use the method described in Emergency Shutdown in cases of emergency only.

Use the following procedure if an emergency situation arises.

Step 1 Locate the Rear Power Switch on the lower right corner of the back panel.
Step 2 Push the rocker Rear Power Switch to the bottom to remove power.

• Power is removed from the Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library. All picker movements halt immediately.

Library Restart

Use the following procedure to restart the Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library.

Step 1 If applicable, correct any situations that required the shutdown of the Dell PowerVault 136T SDLT Library.
Step 2 Ensure that the front door is closed and mechanically locked.
Step 3 Locate the Rear Power Switch on the lower right rear panel.
Step 4 Push the rocker Rear Power Switch towards the top to apply power.
Step 5 Locate the Front Power Switch on the upper right front panel.
Step 6 Push the Front Power Switch inward to apply power to the electronics.

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