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  • Page 1 P3AM-8812-07ENZ0 FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User's Guide -Server Connection-...
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  • Page 3 Preface Fujitsu would like to thank you for purchasing our FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library (hereinafter referred to as "LT260"). Before using the LT260, read this manual and the manuals that are provided with the server and backup software to ensure correct usage of the LT260.
  • Page 4 This symbol alerts operators to particularly important information. Be sure to read this information. Functions and know how which can be useful when setting up or operating the LT260. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 5 SCDPM Abbreviations Used in This Manual • “LT260” refers to the FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library. • Trademark symbols such as ™ and ® are omitted in this document. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection-...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Windows ........................... 32 3.3.1 SAS Connections ............................32 3.3.2 Fibre Channel Connections ..........................33 3.3.3 Removable Storage Manager (RSM) ......................34 3.3.4 Installing a Driver ............................37 FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 7 Tuning Backup Performance ..................... 58 Chapter 5 LTFS Option Notes on Operation ......................59 Notes on the LTFS Option Installation ................59 5.2.1 LTFS Server OS ............................... 59 FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Overview

    For HBA information, refer to our web site or contact a Fujitsu sales representative. 1.1.4 FC/SAS Switches For FC/SAS switch information, refer to our web site or contact a Fujitsu sales representative. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED...

  • Page 9: References For Setup

    Make settings for the HBA driver and the device driver. Refer "3.1 Solaris OS" (page 26) "3.1.1 SAS Connections" (page 26) "3.1.3 Device Drivers" (page 28) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 10 "2.2 Settings for Fibre Channel Connections" (page 22) "2.2.1 Setting the Link Speed" (page 22) "2.2.2 Setting the Topology and the Loop ID (for Direct Host Connections)" (page 23) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 11 Check the FC switches and the environment (operating system, backup software, and HBAs) of the server to be connected to the LT260. Refer "1.1 Operating Environment" (page 8) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 12 • "4.1 NetBackup" (page 38) NetWorker • "4.2 NetWorker" (page 41) IBM Spectrum Protect (IBM Tivoli Storage Manager) • "4.3 IBM Spectrum Protect" (page 43) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...

  • Page 13: Linux

    Setting the Operating System Make settings for the HBA driver and the device driver. Refer "3.2 Linux" (page 31) "3.2.1 Fibre Channel Connections/SAS Connections" (page 31) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 14 "2.2 Settings for Fibre Channel Connections" (page 22) "2.2.1 Setting the Link Speed" (page 22) "2.2.2 Setting the Topology and the Loop ID (for Direct Host Connections)" (page 23) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 15 Check the FC switches and the environment (operating system, backup software, and HBAs) of the server to be connected to the LT260. Refer "1.1 Operating Environment" (page 8) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 16 • "4.2 NetWorker" (page 41) IBM Spectrum Protect (IBM Tivoli Storage Manager) • "4.3 IBM Spectrum Protect" (page 43) NetVault • "4.5 NetVault" (page 45) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...

  • Page 17: Windows

    "2.1 Settings for SAS Connections" (page 22) Setting the Operating System Make settings for the HBA driver and the device driver. Refer "3.3 Windows" (page 32) "3.3.1 SAS Connections" (page 32) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 18 Making a Check before Starting the Procedure Check the environment (operating system, backup software, and HBAs) of the server to be connected to the LT260. Refer "1.1 Operating Environment" (page 8) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 19 • "4.5 NetVault" (page 45) Arcserve Backup • "4.6 Arcserve Backup" (page 56) Veeam Backup & Replication • "4.7 Veeam Backup & Replication" (page 57) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 20 Setting the Operating System Make settings for the HBA driver and the device driver. Refer "3.3 Windows" (page 32) "3.3.2 Fibre Channel Connections" (page 33) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 21 • "4.5 NetVault" (page 45) Arcserve Backup • "4.6 Arcserve Backup" (page 56) Veeam Backup & Replication • "4.7 Veeam Backup & Replication" (page 57) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Setting The Lt260

    Use the operator panel to perform the settings that are described below. For more details about how to use the operator panel, refer to "FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User's Guide -Panel Operation-" and "FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User's Guide -Installation & Operation-".

  • Page 23: Setting The Topology And The Loop Id (For Direct Host Connections)

    2.2.3 Setting the Topology (for Connections via FC Switches) The following settings are required for connections via FC switches. For more details about the settings, refer to "FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User's Guide -Panel Operation-". Port Type: Fabric(N/F) Although the "Auto"...

  • Page 24: Setting The Mailslot

    The LT260 has Mailslots that allow tape cartridges to be inserted into or ejected from the library while the library is online. For more details about how to enable the Mailslots, refer to "FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User's Guide -Panel Operation-".

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Setting The Operating System

    Refer to the manual of the applicable operating system for information about how to perform operations in that operating system. • Special setting for the LT260 is not required for the operating system unless it is noted in this manual. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...

  • Page 26: Solaris Os

    For 6Gbps SAS Cards When the LT260 is used with a Fujitsu 6Gbps SAS card, Oracle 6Gbps SAS card, or LSI Logic 6Gbps SAS card, the OS needs to be made aware of the changer device by executing the following command after the OS starts up: # update_drv -a -i '"scsiclass,08"' sgen...

  • Page 27: Fibre Channel Connections

    When the LT260 is used with single-channel 8Gbit/s Fibre Channel cards (SE0X7F21X) or dual-channel 8Gbit/s Fibre Channel cards (SE0X7F22X), operations are performed with the OS standard device driver. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED...

  • Page 28: Device Drivers

    (1) Check the settings. Add the descriptions of the device to the st driver setting file (/kernel/drv/st.conf) by using a text editor (such as vi). FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 29 # touch /reconfigure # /usr/sbin/shutdown -y -g0 -i6 (3) Check the device files. Check the device files after the server reboots. # ls /dev/rmt FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...

  • Page 30: File System Performance Tuning

    If performance is reduced, set an appropriate value for the "zfs_arc_max" parameter in order to increase the performance. Refer to "Oracle Solaris ZFS Tunable Parameters" in "Oracle Solaris Tunable Parameters Reference Manual" for details. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...

  • Page 31: Linux

    "Vendor: HP Model: Ultrium5-SCSI" indicates an Ultrium5 drive. • "Vendor: FUJITSU Model: ETERNUS LT260" indicates an LT260 library controller. From the above contents, check whether the LT260 controller and drives are recognized in correct paths and whether the values of the recognized target ID and LUN match those of the LT260 drives.

  • Page 32: Windows

    LT26BFME, LT26BFML (LTO-7 FC HH drive option -I) LT26BSNE, LT26BSNL (LTO-8 SAS HH drive option -I) LT26BFNE, LT26BFNL (LTO-8 FC HH drive option -I) End of procedure FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...

  • Page 33: Fibre Channel Connections

    Displayed if the model name of the tape drive is in the following list: LT26ASHE, LT26ASHL (LTO-5 SAS HH drive option) LT26AFHE, LT26AFHL (LTO-5 FC HH drive option) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...

  • Page 34: Removable Storage Manager (Rsm)

    If the Removable Storage Manager (RSM) service is enabled, backup software operations may be affected. RSM must be stopped. Perform the following procedure to stop RSM. Procedure Open [Services] and double-click [Removable Storage]. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 35 3.3 Windows Set [Startup type] to [Manual]. Click the [Stop] button in [Service status] to stop the service. Click the [Apply] button to enable the setting. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 Setting the Operating System 3.3 Windows Close the window after checking that [Manual] is displayed for [Startup Type]. End of procedure FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...

  • Page 37: Installing A Driver

    Model: LTO Tape drive Click the [Next] button and then click the [Yes] button for [Update Driver Warning]. Close the driver installation completion window. End of procedure FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...

  • Page 38: Chapter 4 Setting Backup Software

    4.1.2 Applying Patches Before using NetBackup for the LT260, contact the seller of NetBackup to download the latest Release Updates and latest Device Mappings Package. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...

  • Page 39: Notes On Using Solaris Os

    When NetBackup is installed on a Solaris 10 OS server, system IPC resources must be added for NetBackup interprocess communication. For details, refer to the manual supplied with your backup software. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED...

  • Page 40: Notes On Using Windows

    120 (in seconds). To set the interval, use the sleep operation or another operation. In addition, perform the settings that are described in "4.1.5 Setting the Media Mount Timeout" (page 40). FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...

  • Page 41: Networker

    Tape drive type Search model name LTO5 Half Height Drive Ultrium 3000 LTO6 Half Height Drive Ultrium 6250 FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 42 Right-click the "Persistence" registry entry, and then click [Modify]. Type "1" in the [Value data] box, and then click [OK]. Quit Registry Editor. Restart the computer. End of procedure FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...

  • Page 43: Ibm Spectrum Protect

    LT260 library. In case that the Solaris 11 OS is used, only IBM Spectrum Protect agent can connect to the LT260 library. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...

  • Page 44: Backup Exec

    A Veritas Technologies LLC tape device driver is required to use the LT260 if the OS is Windows Server 2008 R2 or earlier. Windows Server 2012 or later doesn't require a driver. To download the latest tape device driver, contact the seller of the software. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...

  • Page 45: Netvault

    The following shows an example configuration in which "Issue a load command to start cleaning cycle" is set to "off" and "Use Generic Cleaning" is set to "on". FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED...
  • Page 46 Barcode Prefix(es) of cleaning media: set with the character string that is on the label of the cleaning cartridge. • Cleaning Slots: slot number where a cleaning cartridge is stored. End of procedure FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 47 -drivepath The Drive Configuration screen appears. Enter "6" and then press the [Enter] key. "6) Generic Cleaning..." is selected. The Generic Cleaning screen appears. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 48 Enter "b" and then press the [Enter] key. The Device Configuration screen appears again. Enter "2" and then press the [Enter] key. "2) Configuration..." is selected. The Configuration screen appears. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 49 Enter "q" to quit the Drive Configuration screen. Execute the following command to perform the library cleaning settings. deviceconfig.exe –username -password -librarymachine -libraryname The Changer Configuration screen appears. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 50 Reboot the library by clicking the [Restart] button at the bottom right of the page. The new settings are applied after the library is rebooted. End of procedure FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 51 Select [Tree View] to switch the view to the tree view mode. Click the name of the drive and select [Configure] from the menu that appears. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED...
  • Page 52 LT26BFKL, LT26BSME, LT26BSML, LT26BFME, LT26BFML, LT26BSNE, LT26BSNL, LT26BFNE, LT26BFNL) Issue a load command to start cleaning cycle: off (the default setting is "on") Use Generic Cleaning: on (the default setting is "off") FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...
  • Page 53 In the [Manage Devices] page, switch the page view to the tree view mode, click the name of the library, and select [Modify] from the menu that appears. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED...
  • Page 54 Cleaning Slots: set the slot number that contains the cleaning cartridge. The following is a settings example with a label string of "CLN" and a slot number of "5". FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED...

  • Page 55: Notes On Using Windows Server 2019

    Install the Windows Server 2016 device driver (w2k16) in Windows Server 2019. For the download and the installation procedure of the Tape Library Driver, refer to the following website. https://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/products/computing/storage/download/ FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...

  • Page 56: Arcserve Backup

    When Arcserve Backup is used as the backup software, do not use an HP tape driver or IBM tape driver. Use a dedicated driver instead (this driver is automatically installed during installation of Arcserve Backup). FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED...

  • Page 57: Veeam Backup & Replication

    Install the Windows Server 2016 device driver (w2k16) in Windows Server 2019. For the download and the installation procedure of the Tape Library Driver, refer to the following website. https://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/products/computing/storage/download/ FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...

  • Page 58: Scdpm2012

    For details on the procedure for changing the block size and any additional notes that are required, contact the person in charge of the backup software. The upper limit of the block size must be 128KB. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT260 Tape Library User’s Guide -Server Connection- Copyright 2019 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8812-07ENZ0...

  • Page 59: Chapter 5 Ltfs Option

    The LTFS option has a command used to clean the tape drives. When cleaning tape drives, use the LT260's automatic cleaning function (Auto Cleaning) or the LTFS option's cleaning command. For more details, refer to "3.8 Cleaning the Tape Drive" in "FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS LT series Tape Libraries LTFS Option User's Guide".
  • Page 60 However, Fujitsu shall assume no responsibility for any operational problems as the result of errors, omissions, or the use of information in this manual. • Fujitsu assumes no liability for damages to third party copyrights or other rights arising from the use of any information in this manual.

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