HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System User Manual

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HP StorageWorks 6000–series Virtual Library
System User Guide

This document describes the HP StorageWorks VLS6000 systems to facilitate their installation, operation, and
maintenance. This document is intended for system administrators who are experienced with setting up and
managing large storage systems.

*AH809-96049*

Part Number: AH809-96049
Twelfth edition: September 2010

Table of contents

Document Outline

HP StorageWorks 6000–series Virtual Library System User Guide
Contents
1 Introduction
- VLS6000 Models
2 Hardware Installation
- Preparing for the Installation
- Unpacking
- Removing the Packing Materials
- Rack Planning Resources
- Rack Requirements
- Rack Warnings
- Identifying the VLS Shipping Carton Contents
- Installing the Disk Arrays into a Rack
  - Rack Mounting Requirements
  - Mounting a Disk Array into a Rack
- Installing the VLS6100 and VLS6500 Nodes into a Rack
- Installing the VLS6600 Node into a Rack
- Installing the VLS6800 Node into a Rack
  - Install Rails in the Rack
  - Install Appliance in Rack
- Installing the VLS6200 Node into a Rack
- Installing VLS6100, VLS6200, VLS6500, and VLS6600 Cables
- Installing VLS6800 Cables
3 Storage Configuration
- Managing VLS6000–series Capacity
- Installing Additional Licenses
4 Automigration/Replication
- Understanding Automigration Concepts
- Connecting a Destination Library
  - Supported Destination Library Configurations
  - Connecting a Destination Library to the VLS6000–series
- Managing and Unmanaging a Destination Library
- Echo Copy Pool Operations
- Smart Copy Pool Operations
- Editing Copy Pools
- SAN Destination Library Operations
- LAN/WAN Destination Library Operations
- LAN/WAN Replication Target Operations
- Automigration/Replication Reporting
5 Deduplication
- How It Works
- Getting Deduplication Running on the VLS
- Configuring Deduplication Options
  - Editing the Data Protector Configuration
- Viewing Deduplication Statistics and Reports
6 Operation
- Powering on VLS6000 Disk Arrays
- Powering on the VLS6000–series System
- Rebooting the System
- Powering Off the System
- Powering Off VLS6000 Disk Arrays
7 User Interfaces
- User Interface Requirements
- Command View VLS
- Secure Shell and Serial User Interfaces
8 Configuration
- Setting the Network Settings
- Setting the User Preferences
- Editing the Default Fibre Channel Host Port Settings
- Managing Oversubscription
  - Enabling and Disabling Oversubscription
  - Shutdown at 98% Capacity
    - Reclaiming Storage Space
- Managing Virtual Device LUNs
- Creating a Virtual Library
- Editing a Virtual Library's Slots and Drives
- Creating Tape Drives
- Creating Cartridges
- Destroying a Virtual Library
- Destroying a Tape Drive
- Deleting Cartridges
- Moving Cartridges
- Adding and Removing Barcode Templates
9 Management
- Changing the Account Passwords
- Managing Cartridges
- Unloading a Cartridge from a Drive
- Freeing up Storage Space
- Restarting VLS Device Emulations
- Updating the Firmware
- Saving Configuration Settings
10 Monitoring
- Status Information in the Status Pane
- Status Icons
  - Device Status Icon
  - Navigation Tree Icon
- Notification Alerts
- Trace Log Files
- Performance and Storage Use Reports
- Stress Testing Hard Disks
- Clearing the Hardware Compression Faults
11 CLI Command Set
- Commands
  - Conventions
- CLI-only Commands
  - Connection Commands
  - Output Commands
- VLS Commands
12 Component Identification
- VLS6100 and VLS6500 Node Components, LEDs, and Buttons
- VLS6200 Node Components, LEDs, and Buttons
- VLS6600 Node Components, LEDs, and Buttons
- VLS6800 Node Components, LEDs, and Buttons
- VLS6000–series Disk Array Components, LEDs, and Buttons
13 Component Replacement
- Safety Considerations
- Preparation Procedures
- VLS6100 and VLS6500 Node Component Replacement
- VLS6200 Node Component Replacement
- VLS6600 Node Component Replacement
- VLS6800 Node Component Replacement
- VLS6000–series Disk Array Component Replacement
14 Disaster Recovery
- Recovering from Operating System Failure
- Recovering from a VLS6000 Disk Array RAID Volume Failure
- Recovering from a Node RAID Volume Failure
15 Support and Other Resources
- Related Information
  - Documents
  - Websites
- Document Conventions and Symbols
- Rack Stability
- Contacting HP
  - Before you Contact HP
  - HP Contact Information
- Subscription Service
- Customer Self Repair
- HP Insight Remote Support software
- Product Warranties
- Documentation Feedback
A Troubleshooting
- VLS Common Issues
- Automigration/Replication Issues
  - Destination library status icon
  - Replacing a library
- Deduplication Issues
B Specifications
- VLS6100 and VLS6500 Node
- VLS6200 Node
- VLS6600 Node
- VLS6800 Node
- VLS6000–series Disk Array
- Environmental Specifications
C Regulatory Compliance Notices
- Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers
- Federal Communications Commission Notice
- Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)
  - Class A Equipment
  - Class B Equipment
- European Union Notice
- Japanese Notices
- Korean Notices
  - Class A Equipment
  - Class B Equipment
- Taiwanese Notices
  - BSMI Class A Notice
  - Taiwan Battery Recycle Statement
- Laser Compliance Notices
- Recycling Notices
- Battery Replacement Notices
Glossary
Index