ACSLS Manager Software - Managing SL500 Libraries Using ACSLS

Asset ID:	1-71-1008469.1
Update Date:	2011-04-22
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Solution Type Technical Instruction Sure

Solution 1008469.1 : ACSLS Manager Software - Managing SL500 Libraries Using ACSLS

Applies to:

Sun StorageTek Auto Cartridge Sys Lib SW (ACSLS) - Version: 7.0 and later [Release: 7.0 and later]
Sun StorageTek SL500 Modular Library System - Version: Not Applicable and later [Release: N/A and later]
All Platforms
Checked for relevance on 22-Apr-2011.

Goal

ACSLS Tech Tip - Sun StorageTek[TM] ACSLS Manager Software,Managing Sun StorageTek[TM] SL500 Libraries Using ACSLS Recommendations and considerations when SL500 libraries are included in an ACSLS configuration.

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ACSLS Tech Tip - Managing SL500 Libraries Using ACSLS

Please be aware of the following recommendations and considerations when SL500 libraries are included in an ACSLS configuration. For general information regarding library operations, including the SL500 library, refer to the ACSLS ICAG (Installation, Configuration, and Administration Guide).

_SL500 Library Reports Invalid Media Type for SDLT cleaning cartridges_

When ACSLS is managing a mixed-media SL500 library, SDLT cleaning cartridges will be reported by ACSLS as having an invalid media type. These cartridges will be rejected when entered into a CAP, and will be ejected when found within the library. Cartridge types that are affected include:

* Eight character labels with S1 and a volser of CLN***
* Seven character labels with S and a volser of CLN***

This problem is caused by a misreporting of media type by the library firmware (the affected cleaning cartridges are incorrectly reported as having a media type of "N").

No workaround is currently available. The problem can appear in SL500 library code versions up to and including version 1092. A resolution will be included in a subsequent release of the library firmware.

_SL500 Libraries Managed by ACSLS must report 6-character volser labels via SCSI interface_

With version 1092 of the SL500 firmware, it is possible to configure the SL500 library to report cartridge labels via the SCSI interface in a number of formats, including seven- or eight-character format. When ACSLS is managing the library, the recommended setting would be for the SL500 to report volume identifiers using the standard 6-character format. Other label formats may not be supported by ACSLS.

The following service command would ensure the desired library setting using the SL500 command line interface:

orientlabel host left6

Please note that changes to library configurations settings are normally performed by a service representative. Additional information about SL500 library support for cartridge labels can be found in the SL500 Users Guide.

ACSLS Manager Software, Managing SL500 Libraries, ACSLS, CRCM
Previously Published As 90346

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