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1. Efficiency gt 85 Certification 80 PLUS Bronze Input power 1 0 W with 10mA output load Hold up time 15 ms EMI class A MTBF 250 k hours vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 97 of 112 Regulatory Reguirements Product Safety CB Report and Certification with all national deviations according IEC 60950 1 2005 EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 UL 60950 1 Issued 2007 03 27 Ed 2 CSA C22 2 No 60950 Issued 2007 03 01 Ed 2 Emission IEC CISPR 22 2008 09 Ed 6 0 EN 55022 2006 A1 2007 FCC 47CFR Part 15B 2008 07 ICES 003 Issue 4 2004 03 AS NZS 3548 1995 A1 A2 1997 VCCI V 3 2009 04 in parts Japan VCCI V 4 2009 04 in parts Japan EN 61000 3 2 2006 Limit Limit Limit Limit Limit Limit Limit EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 A2 2005 Immunity EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 Requires tests according to the actual versions of o o IEC 61000 4 2 IEC 61000 4 3 IEC 61000 4 4 IEC 61000 4 5 vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Class A Class A Class A Test acc to CISPR 22 Class A Test acc to CISPR 22 Class A Class A Class A Page 98 of 112 o IEC 61000 4 6 o IEC 61000 4 8 o IEC 61000 4 11 Limits acc to EN 55024 1998 vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 99 of 112 CRU replacement Power supply The power supply is a CRU Customer Replacea
2. IEC Power connector AC Power connection Power supply CRU for replacement see chapter CRU replacement Power supply Page 100 of manual Product identification label Cooling Fan CRU for replacement see chapter CRU replacement Cooling fan Page 102 of manual GigE iSCSI port 2 GigE iSCSI port 1 Removable back plate for future options Hard reset port reset system defaults for more information see chapter Save Restore configuration Page 68 of manual Table 3 Rear panel vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 19 of 112 Ethernet port LED behavior CC Figure 3 Ethernet port Link Activity LED Blinking indicates a link is established Off indicates no link is established Green on indicates a 100 Mbps connection Off indicates a 10 Mbps connection 2 Speed LED Amber on indicates a Gigabit connection 1000 Mbps vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 20 of 112 Product installation General installation considerations This chapter provides instructions for installing the vTanis Adhere strictly the following steps to install the vTanis product Selecting a location Select a location that meets the following criteria Mounting orientation Horizontal only either sitting on a table top or mounted in a 19 eguipment rack via the included rack mount ears The vTanis weighs 15 7 Ibs 7 1 kg when fully popul
3. IP address or DNS name ae o Pa displayed as Host name in the system information block of the RMI of the vTanis unit then click Advanced er On the Advanced Settings General tab Local adapter Microsoft SCSI Iniiator sz z choose some TE Tema Cd ee EN E Local adapter select Microsoft iSCSI T Header dgest AT BIA eg oman Initiator Source IP select the appropriate device IP address Click OK The ign for the vTanis unit should be shown under available targets ewm onm Tepes sen et Deve RACKS Confers He a E Highlight the vTanis ign by clicking on Select nge and ick Log n to acoes fe storage devices lr that target Cick detak to see ricenainn abou the secsons connectons and dice or that tgs mz it asa Depending upon which version of MS Initiator in use you may need to either click Log On or Connect The vTanis iqn should now change to connected the vTanis is now connected via iSCSI Proceed with application software installation vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 46 of 112 Administrator operations The CONFIGURE tab Setting the vTanis operation mode The vTanis comes configured from the factory preset for tape library emulation if you have completed installation of the iSCSI initiator and connected to the unit via the targets tab and you
4. System Mode Tape Library olulolualslaln e R1 03 Ox i Figure 16 RMI configure cartridge vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 52 of 112 Network settings To establish network settings for the vTanis unit the administrator may select the CONFIGURE Network tab The following settings are located under the Network tab Date amp Time No sso aa SESE Ethernet 1 Host Name System Information Status m READY m Ethernet 1 System Name 4 MTU Size 1500 x System Date amp Time Stamp UCM 06 10 2011 10 10 AM Stack System Mode Tape Library IPv4 Configuration IP Address ethi Method Automatic DHCP 192 168 150 150 IP Address ta com Firmware Version Netmask R1 03 Ox47d1 Gateway Pa DNS1 DNS2 IPv6 Configuration Method Stateful Address Configuration DHCPv6 zi IP Address Prefix length Figure 17 RMI configure Ethernet Etherneti This setting allows the administrator to either Activate or Deactivate the network ports on the rear of the unit Ethernet port 1 is the rightmost port when looking directly at the rear of the unit MTU Size The maximum transmission unit size controls the maximum data packet size over the network 1 500 is the default setting Stack The stack selects the version of the Internet protocol the vTanis will use when communicat
5. vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 15 of 112 LED behavior 1 Power button No AC Power is present at the Off No power vTanis rear connector fu Unit is in the process of becoming Blinking green Unit staring ready for operation Steady green Unit is ready for operation Unit Unit is in the process of shuttin Blinking amber shutting P p down down Unit is in standby AC power is Steady amber Standby present 2 Cartridge eject button Cartridge is inserted and the RDX Steady green Ready f is operating properly Dj Blinking green Unit is ejecting the cartridge Unit has detected a fault Steady amber Fault M condition vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 16 of 112 Prevent media removal set host is Blinking amber Prevent accessing the cartridge 3 Cartridge indicator em laa is not inserted properly Not ready or power is off E Steady green Cartridge is ready Reading writing or seeking Blinking green Activity activity occurring Steady amber Cartridge has a fault condition vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 17 of 112 Rear panel The rear panel of the vTanis provides access to the power connector Ethernet ports power supply and cooling fan Rear panel layout Figure 2 Rear panel vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 18 of 112
6. User Level Service MONITOR Ap CONFIGURE 4 3 MANAGE CX DIAGNOSTICS Change My Password amp Logout Cartridge gt Network ae O n iSCSI Target ISNS Server CHAP System Information Status m READY iSCSI Target System Name I Overwrite IQN yTanis System Date amp Time Stamp ION 06 10 2011 10 13 AM System Mode Tape Library Submit IP Address ethi 192 168 150 150 Host name vtanis actidata com Firmware Version R1 03 Ox47d1 Figure 19 RMI configure iSCSI target Overwrite ION This check box will allow the administrator to assign their own unique IQN name to the vTanis unit An IQN may be up to 255 characters long To apply a new IQN name to the device the Overwrite ION box is checked the desired IQN is programmed in the IQN field and the submit button is pressed to apply changes IQN iSCSI Qualified Name iSCSI naming convention that uniquely identifies every device An IQN may be up to 255 characters long vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 57 of 112 Tes g vTanis Remote Management Interface actidata G data monitor Ap CONFIGURE 43 MANAGE Cie DIAGNOSTICS Change My Password amp amp Logout Cartridge gt Network gt Date amp Time Notification gt iSCSI Target iSNS Server CHAP System Information Status m READY iSNS Server System Name Enable iSNS vTanis System Date amp Time Stamp iSNS Server 06 10 2011
7. Display Test This test will verify the functionality of the display Backlight off Backlight red Backlight green Backlight blue Zero Pixel test display blank All Pixel test display solid black field Skip Test Start Test To execute the Display Test select the Start Test button The local operator will then be asked to push the OCP navigation button and observe the display Each navigation button push will step the unit through a different display action The first four steps will change the display backlight from white to red to green to blue verifying proper operation of the RGB backlight The next two steps will first clear all display pixels the observer should see no dots then set all pixels black the observer should see no missing black dots in the field vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 85 of 112 1 cc Push the OCP navigation button on the unit to run next test step You should see the following screens N ii IBI LJ m L m Test Failed Test Passed Once all six display conditions have been verified confirm completion of a successful test by selecting Test Passed button which will create a Display Test passed status vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 86 of 112 Fan Test Fan Test For this test the fanis cycled from low medium high to full speed Independent from current temperature The actual
8. 10 14 AM System Mode Tape Library Submit IP Address etht 192 168 150 150 Host name vtanis actidata com Firmware Version R1 03 0x47di Figure 20 RMI configure iSNS server Internet Storage Name Service iSNS This field allows for the automated discovery management and configuration of iSCSI devices from a central point If this option is enabled the vTanis will register its resources with a central iSNS server To enable iSNS on the vTanis click the tick box Enable iSNS and enter the IP address for the iSNS Server in the iSNS Server field and click the submit button vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 58 of 112 ppm vTanis Remote Management Interface actidata We care about data BH monitor A CONFIGURE 358 MANAGE Cae DIAGNOSTICS Change My Password Logout Dai in ess e gt Notificatio iSCSI Target iSNS Server CHAP System Information Status m READY r CHAP System Name I Enable CHAP vTanis System Date amp Time Stamp EA 06 10 2011 10 15 AM System Mode Initiator Secret Tape Library IP Address Target Secret ethi 192 168 150 150 Host name z vtanis actidata com Submit Firmware Version R1 03 0x47d1 Figure 21 RMI configure CHAP CHAP is an authentication scheme used by servers to validate the identity of clients and vice versa When CHAP is enabled the initiator must send the correct Username and Target Passwor
9. For instance insertion and removal of RDX media form each slot is monitored and logged with info events Clear Logs The device logs tab has a button to clear the logs in the display view as well as the ability to save logs to a file which may be sent to vTanis support personal for further analysis vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 81 of 112 Sd ies vTanis Remote Management Interface B Monor Ap CONFIGURE 433 MANAGE Cip ciacnostics Change My Password Logout T T E EC System Information Device Logs Status READY Select Logs Select Logs x Clear Log Save All Logs System Name vTanis System Date amp Time Stamp 06 10 2011 10 49 AM System Mode Tape Library IP Address ethi 192 168 150 150 Host name vtanis actidata com Firmware Version R1 03 Oxd7di Figure 33 RMI device logs Save All Logs The Save all Logs button provides the capability to save the logs to a user selected location The file is designed to be used by vTanis support personal to aid in problem diagnosis vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 82 of 112 Administrator Service run diagnostics The vTanis unit supports a number of interactive diagnostic tests designed to check specific areas of operation of the device The tests are all designed to be executed locally so the unit s behavior can be observed The tests are as follows Slot UI Te
10. Password Logout Save Configuration Restore Configuration Reset Configuration System Information Status READY Save Configuration System Name Save Current Device Configuration vTanis System Date amp Time Stamp 06 10 2011 10 28 AM Save Configuration System Mode Tape Library IP Address ethi 192 168 150 150 Host name vytanis actidata com Firmware Version R1 03 0x47d1 Figure 26 RMI configure save restore It is highly recommended that once the initial unit configuration is completed and the unit is operating properly the administrator use the save configuration function to back up their unique settings A software or rear panel reset will clear all administrator added configuration data including administrator created user accounts and notification settings Restore Configuration This function allows a user to restore a previous user saved configuration values settings from a file created by the save configuration function The file may be located by selecting the Browse button within the Restore Configuration tab vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 68 of 112 Reset Configuration This function restores all factory default settings including resetting default passwords IP addressing and operating modes Depending on network settings resetting defaults may cause loss of communication with the unit or require you to adjust network settings to reg
11. XM CONFIGURE 453 MANAGE Ae DiAGNOSTICS Change My Password 3 Logout a Cartridge Status System Information Status Slot amp Status Ramaning Type pug ex Disk 23 C 173 4 F EN e nE Temperature Action System Name 24 C 175 2 F vTanis Ok Tape 23 C 73 4 F System Date amp Time Stamp 06 10 2011 10 31 AM Ok Disk 25 C 77 F System Mode Tape Library IP Address ethi 192 168 150 150 1 8 a 4 5 6 7 8 Host name vtanis actidata com Total Remaining Capacity 2 E Firmware Version R1 03 0x47d1 Figure 27 RMI monitor cartridge status vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 71 of 112 Cartridge identify screen Slot This field shows the row heading indicating the slot number SN This field displays the physical RDX cartridge serial number Label This field displays the cartridge label note that this label field will always display the default cartridge label when the vTanis system is operated in JBOD mode If the vTanis system is being operated in tape library emulation mode using RDX cartridges which have been formatted as tape the label will be either the default cartridge label or if the administrator has assigned a custom label to the cartridge in the CONFIGURE Cartridge menu the custom label will be displayed Capacity This field shows the storage capacity of the RDX cartridge in GB Type This field indic
12. cartridge the RDX cartridge will contain no user data be blank For detailed information see Pre formatting RDX cartridges to tape library mode Page 50 Re formatting tape format RDX cartridges back to standard RDX disk Page 51 vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 80 of 112 Performing Diagnostic operations The DIAGNOSTICS tab Device Logs The vTanis unit supports a built in event logging feature designed to facilitate monitoring and trouble shooting of the device The logs are available for viewing under the DIAGNOSTICS Device Logs tab Within the Device Logs tab the user has the option of filtering the log view as follows Errors Errors are critical events that indicate either a failure in hardware or a major software issue If an error is logged the vTanis unit is either non functional or seriously degraded Any reported errors need investigation and resolution on a high priority basis Warning Warnings are events related to potential use problems or command failures Warnings typically relate to either miss configuration of the vTanis device cartridge format or attempts to perform operations which are logically physically prevented within the current device state Configuration Configuration log messages deal with system mode changes such as operation mode settings Info Info events log normal events indicating unit status changes which are part of normal operations
13. green the cartridge is ready Figure 40 Inserting cartridges Ejecting cartridges The vTanis unit has three possibilities to eject cartridges 1 Ejecting individual cartridges with the front panel cartridge eject button when allowed by application or when the unit is offline not connected to an iSCSI host 2 Ejecting cartridges through the vTanis RMI interface see chapter vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 94 of 112 3 Ejecting cartridges Page 79 4 Manually ejecting cartridges with the emergency eject port when the unit power is off or in error conditions Figure 41 Ejecting cartridges Press the cartridge eject button T to eject the cartridge If the cartridge does not eject use the following emergency methods to recover the cartridge 1 Power down the vTanis 2 Insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject port until resistance is felt indicating the paper clip is contacting the emergency eject rod provide a firm push in Q to eject the cartridge When using the emergency eject feature the force should be applied to the paper clip in a straight line paper clip held sguare 90 degrees in both the horizontal and vertical planes pushing in toward the front bezel Avoid applying force to the emergency eject port in any other direction or damage may occur vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 95 of 112 Ap
14. on these user accounts The service account name and password may not be changed to preserve service personal access User service vTanis Remote Management Interface User Level Service B Montor Ap CONFIGURE 433 MANAGE Ae piacnosTics Change My Password 3 Logout e Notification eke hele mw m mw SSS User Configuration System Information Status MREADY Username Group Action System Name user User Edit vTanis administrator Administrator Edit System Date amp Time Stamp x 06 10 2011 10 18 AM service Service Edit system Mate testuser testuser testnetnet User Edit Delete Tape Library IP Address ethi 192 168 150 150 Host name vtanis actidata com Firmware Yersion R1 03 0x47d1 Figure 22 RMI configure users New users may be created by selecting the Add User button which will pop up a screen to enter the following fields Username The log in name of the user account this field is limited from 3 16 characters no special characters are allowed must not begin with a number and be all lower case Email This is the email address associated with this user name for status notifications from the system This field must be between 6 80 characters long Password Password confirmation vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 61 of 112 The password with verification for the user account this field is must be at least 5 characters long b
15. speed is measured on each level and compared to reference values Skip Test Start Test To execute the Fan Test select the Start Test button The fan will cycle through four operation speeds while monitoring the fan RPM for the correct reference value Fan Test Fan Test passed OK Once the fan test has completed the vTanis will report a pass fail status and the administrator may click the OK button to log the result Cartridge Access Test The Cartridge Access Test checks the ability of each slot to properly insert load identify communicate with RDX media and unload eject RDX media The unit will be taken offline from the iSCSI connection to prevent concurrent data access attempts from the host system Also at the start of the test all currently inserted RDX media will be bulk ejected from the unit It is suggested the test operator use a known good cartridge which can be used to test each slot To execute the Cartridge Access Test select the Start Test button the vTanis unit will then bulk eject all currently inserted cartridges and ask the user to remove them from the unit vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 87 of 112 Cartridge Access Test Remove all cartridges from the system The operator will then be asked to insert a cartridge in each of the eight slots in seguence The vTanis unit will then perform the slot access test and eject the cartridge and pr
16. 1 Figure 13 RMI configure device vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 47 of 112 To change the vTanis configuration the desired operation mode must be selected from the System Mode box Then the Submit button must be selected by the administrator for the changes to be applied a confirmation dialog will appear as follows Device Configure Updating operation mode will cause device to disconnect momentarily Are you sure Cancel Unless the correct operation mode is selected for your particular environment data access to the vTanis may become unavailable after a mode settings change Also it may be necessary to delete and reconnect the iSCSI connection then reboot the computer system hosting the data application which will control the vTanis unit to insure proper detection of the vTanis system Setting the model name inquiry Under the CONFIGURE Device tab there is an Inquiry String tab Here the administrator may set the desired inquiry string data The vTanis comes preconfigured for usage with most backup applications Selecting a different inquiry string may cause the vTanis to not be recognized by the backup application vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 48 of 112 De At nasi vTanis Remote Management Interface MONITOR A CONFIGURE 433 MANAGE Ae DIAGNOSTICS Change My Password a Logout Cartridge Network iSCSI ser
17. 1 Using a 3 Phillips screwdriver or your fingers to loosen the two captive thumb screws on each side of the unit Remove the unit from the rack rails Remove the rack ears of the unit using T10 Torx screwdrivers to loosen the torx screws on each side of the unit To store or ship the removed base chassis repackage it careful in the original packaging materials see chapter Packaging Page 106 Replacing the base chassis Use this procedure to replace the base chassis with another base chassis 1 To remove the base chassis from the rack see chapter Removing the base chassis Page 104 vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 104 of 112 2 To install the new base chassis and its components see vTanis see chapter Product installation Page 21 Power supply see chapter Installing a power supply Page 100 Cooling fan see chapter Installing a cooling fan Page 102 vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 105 of 112 Packaging e vTanis Device without cartridges e Power Cable US UK GE e Rack mount Kit e Screws for rack mount kit e Network Cable vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 106 of 112 Glossary CRU DHCP DNS Disk ESD HDD iSCSI iSNS LED Customer Replaceable Unit is easily replaceable module designed to enable customer serviceability of the vTanis unit CRU s can be exchanged by the end use cu
18. 1 10 43 AM Total Power On Time Oday 1 hour 11 minutes Temperature 37 C 98 6 F System Mode Tape Library Slots Free Available 2 8 IP Address Library Time 06 10 2011 10 43 AM eth m z 192 168 150 150 Fan Speed Fan Speed Level 1 2865 Fan RPM Host name Fan Status Fan OK vtanis actidata com Power Supply Status Power Good Firmware Version R1 03 Oxd7di Figure 29 RMI monitor device status vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 75 of 112 Device Identity Screen Vendor ID This field shows the manufacturer of the vTanis device Product ID This field shows the product name Serial Number This field shows the master serial number of the unit Firmware Version This field shows the current firmware revision level and firmware check sum of the unit Dh aa VTanis Remote Management Interface actidata G We caro about data MONITOR X CONFIGURE 433 MANAGE Cs DIAGNOSTICS Change My Password amp amp Logout Cartridge Status eee OMA PN 10001 E Device Identity System Information Vendor ID ACTIDATA Status m READY Product ID actiDisk vTanis RDX System Name Serial Number 66500214 vTanis Firmware Version R1 030x47d1 System Date amp Time Stamp 06 10 2011 10 44 AM System Mode Tape Library IP Address ethi 192 168 150 150 Host name vtanis actidata com Firmware Version R1 03 Ox47d1 Figure 30 RMI monitor d
19. 8 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 2 of 112 Preface About this manual This manual provides information regarding the guick installation and hardware features of the vTanis system This document also describes how to use the storage management software Information contained in the manual has been reviewed for accuracy but not for product warranty because of the various environment OS settings Information and specifications will be changed without further notice This manual uses section numbering for every topics being discussed for easy and convenient way of finding information in accordance with the user s needs The following icons are being used for some 2 s tails and information to be considered in going through with this manual Notes These are notes that contain useful information and tips that the user must give attention to in going through with the subsystem operation Important These are the important information that the user must remember hardware and software operation of the subsystem Caution These are the cautions that user must be aware to prevent damage to the equipment and its components Warning These are the warnings that the user must follow to avoid unnecessary errors and bodily injury during Copyright Copyright 2010 by actidata All rights reserved This item and the information contained herein are the property of actidata No part of this document may be reproduc
20. CSI packets over the user s computer network SMI S or the Storage Management Initiative Specification is a storage standard developed and maintained by the Storage Networking Industry Association SNIA It has also been ratified as an ISO standard SMI S is based upon the Common Information Model CIM and the Web Based Enterprise Management WBEM standards defined by the Distributed Management Task Force DMTF which define management functionality via HTTP The most recent approved version of SMI S is available at the SNIA Simple Network Management Protocol is an Internet standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks Devices that typically support SNMP include routers switches servers workstations printers modem racks and more It is used mostly in network management systems to monitor network attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention Universal Serial Bus is an interface designed to provide high speed connection of various device types in a hot pluggable manner The vTanis system has one USB 2 0 port located on the front panel for various operations firmware version dependent RDX is a registered trademark of ProStor Systems Inc vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 108 of 112 Linear Tape Open LTO The LTO logo ULTRIUM and the ULTRIUM logo are registered trademarks of HP IBM and Quantum in the US and other countries All other trademarks are the pro
21. Cartridge Status System Information Ka Status Remaining Status Capacity m READY Ok 22 C 71 6 F System Name 5 Ok vTanis Temperature Action 23 C 73 4 F Ok k 23 C 73 4 F System Date amp Time Stamp 06 10 2011 09 45 AM Ok k 24 C 75 2 F System Mode JBOD IP Address ethi 192 168 150 150 Host name vtanis actidata com Firmware Yersion R1 03 0x47d1 Figure 10 RMI home page Number Description Logged in user Log in user level This field is visible in all screens shows the current user account name and user credential level vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 36 of 112 Main topic bar selected in red This field is visible in all screens the four main RMI menus are accessed from this set of choices by selecting with a point and click Operators with user level credentials will not have access to the CONFIGURE and DIAGNOSTIC menus Log out button Change password This field is visible in all screens the user may change their password pop up dialog or logout via point and click Sub topic bar selected in red This field is visible in all screens the content of the sub topic bar changes with the main topic selection Active system graphic mouse over for additional detail info This field is visible in all screens the status of individual cartridge slots may be verified by the graphics The sy
22. N 43 SESI Target SOU Up See ana cast ces eat tie cine at ah acteurs Z 45 Administrator operations The CONFIGURE tab ooo oooooooooooooooo oo co oo o oo oo 47 Setting the model name inquiry cesi ii tte ORO Ret eni eens 48 Special note Tape library TOO uoce ERR RN ERIS nein ers Henn nu I E 50 Pre formatting RDX cartridges to tape library mode 50 NETWORK Settings xcu SD MU Uu UM DEM 53 SESI SS TEINS estates AN aan MAAN Ae pte ipte d qs dap add and RE nds 57 USEP SCTUNIOS cs e 61 Notification SCULINGS exbibet SIANTAR AAA EA 65 Save Restore CONTIQUMALION cac ede bed IR PR NS Od ee ea d bee ANN sn 68 Monitoring the unit cartridge and device identity status The MONITOR tab 70 Managing the unit The MANAGE tab ooo ooooooooooooooooooo ooo ooo oWo oommmnan 77 Performing Diagnostic operations The DIAGNOSTICS tab sees 81 RDX cartridges ener RE kasa Nana nana HERREN RnR MERE FEHPEERE We ESAE VH RR PE aior HER ete 92 Write protecting KANG CSS BEN una 92 Inserting cartridges an aa BNN NP DORMI DD pM 94 Ejeetihg Car les Sarasin anann an RAAEN ARRAN Busa 94 An A A AEAEE 96 Prod ct Specificato soninn EU nu 96 vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 7 of 112 Physical specification amp Functional specification eene 96 Regulatory Requirements sti ank abah il edant fi adip d 98 CRU replacement uu 100 POWED SUPDIY Sen empti AA ONAA PO a d tips 100 Cooli
23. OCP write navigation Slot number Cartridge health Cartridge format Figure 12 OCP cartridge status vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 41 of 112 OCP Icons The vTanis makes use of graphic icons to indicate some conditions to the user These icons are used both on the local OCP display and over the RMI display in the active system graphic The vTanis icons in use are shown in the figure below Step to next bay cartridge info OCP Navigation pa aa Disk LUN mode or disk format cartridge Cartridge Format ES Tape format on cartridge tape emulation ba Write to cartridge prevented Write Protect Cartridge Status Eject of cartridge prevented Prevent Set n Temperature Cartridge Metrics Number of insertion cycles RMI e Accumulated operational time EE Cartridge status not OK only for OCP Cartridge Status Cartridge status OK only for OCP No cartridge inserted only for OCP OCP Navigation vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 42 of 112 The vTanis OCP supports the viewing option of pausing the display at any individual screen or if the display is already paused manually stepping through screens The OCP navigation operates as follows e To pause the currently cycling display press and hold the OCP navigation button for approximately 3 seconds the OCP will change to pause mode indicated by the OCP navigation icon changing to the step icon e Toste
24. Tanis Time 10 25 00 AM System Date amp Time Stamp 06 10 2011 10 24 AM System Mode Tape Library IP Address ethi 192 168 150 150 Host name vtanis actidata com Firmware Version R1 03 Oxd7di Figure 24 RMI configure date time vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 63 of 112 The date may be sent by clicking in the date field and entering the date in MM DD YYYY format or alternately using the calendar tool which pops up and selecting the year month date and then submitting the change The time may be set by clicking in the data field and entering the time in 24 hour time format or alternately using the time setting tool to select hours minutes seconds or clicking the Now button which synchronizes the library time with the time of the computer hosting the RMI Once set the changes must be updated to the unit by clicking the submit button vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 64 of 112 Notification settings The notification settings tab has the following operators Enable E mail notification check box When checked and a SMTP mail server is specified the vTanis unit will send email notification to the selected user Tea eee Sie vTanis Remote Management Interface actidata 9 montor Ay CONFIGURE 43 MANAGE Ae piacnostics Change My Password 3 Logout System Information Notification Configuration Status READY T Enable E Mail Notifi
25. actidata vTanis User and Service Guide actidata Model Name vTanis actidata Product Number 950 488 002 xx actidata Document Number userman 302708 Revision 12 Please visit our web site for additional information and tools Introduction This document provides information about installing operating troubleshooting and servicing a vTanis product This document is intended for system administrators and users who need information on the vTanis product Product warranty caution The warranty for the vTanis shall not apply to failures of any unit when e The vTanis is repaired or modified by anyone other than the manufactures personnel or approved agent e The vTanis is physically abused or used in a manner that is inconsistent with the operating instructions or product specification defined by the manufacturer e The vTanis fails because of accident misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation modification or service by anyone other than the factory service center or its approved agent e The vTanis is repaired by anyone including an approved agent in a manner that is contrary to the maintenance or installation instructions supplied by the manufacturer e The manufacturer s serial number tag is removed e The vTanis is damaged because of improper packaging upon return In case of unauthorized repairs or modifications your warranty becomes immediately void vTanis userman 30270
26. ain access to the unit Reset configuration may also be accomplished by using a paper clip and depressing the Hard reset port switch for 3 seconds then releasing See Page 18 for location of the hard reset switch on the rear panel of the unit vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 69 of 112 Monitoring the unit cartridge and device identity status The MONITOR tab The vTanis unit user home page is the MONITOR tab for all account logins following is a brief description of each function Cartridge status screen Slot This field shows the row heading indicating the slot number Status Ok indicates normal operation of the cartridge error indicates a problem with the RDX cartridge Remaining Capacity This field shows the remaining storage capacity of the media when in tape emulation mode only note that in JBOD mode cartridge remaining capacity must be viewed from the host file system Type This field indicates the format of the cartridge as either tape or disk Using the vTanis in tape library emulation mode requires that the cartridges be formatted as tape Temperature This field shows the individual cartridge temperature in both Centigrade and Fahrenheit scales Action This field is reserved for future use vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 70 of 112 Aa m vTanis Remote Management Interface actidata G We care about data B monitor
27. are planning on using tape application backup software you may now install your software If you are planning on using the vTanis in a mode other than tape emulation attachment you need to change the operation mode of the vTanis via the RMI interface The operation mode selected will apply to the entire all eight slots of the vTanis unit To accomplish the operation mode selection you must be logged into the RMI with administrator privileges You navigate to the CONFIGURE Device tab Under this page there are two sub tabs Device and Inquiry String The Device tab contains two selector fields The first field is System Mode which uses a dropdown box to allow the administrator to select the operation mode of the device The operation mode choices are Tape Library Disk Library and JBOD The vTanis system comes preconfigured from the factory as default in the Tape Library operation mode vTanis Remote Management Interface 4 MONITOR Sx CONFIGURE 433 MANAGE Ae Di amp cNosTICS Change My Password a Logout System Information Status B READY m Device System Name Te Lib vTanis System Mode ape Library System Date amp Time Stamp System Name anis 06 10 2011 09 53 AM System Mode Global Cartridge Lock Disabled Em s Disabiod E IP Address Device Inguiry String 192 168 150 150 Submit Host n taris actidata com Firmware Version R1 03 0x47d
28. ashing indication the error must be acknowledged via either an display navigation button push on the unit front panel or acknowledged through the remote RMI console by reading the error message in the system information block e Alternately any pending error condition will wake the backlight to a flashing amber error condition with text display of the error message OCP Display rotation Once the vTanis unit completes the power up boot sequence the OCP will become active The OCP will display screen one screen one is a unique amongst the other OCP screens and identifies the unit s IQN name current IP address status of Ethernet ports 1 and 2 as well as the unit current firmware revision level The normal display mode rotates through nine screens screen one is followed by eight individual screens indicating slot status if a cartridge is currently installed or not and some format parameters of the current cartridge After initial power up the unit will hold on screen one once the addressing information is recovered from this screen the OCP may be set to automatically rotate through all screens by pushing and holding the OCP navigation button for a few seconds long push then releasing the button The general layout of the cartridge status screen is shown in the figure below vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 40 of 112 Cartridge serial number gt Cartridge eject CARTRIDGE S N XXXXXXX e Cartridge
29. ated with cartridges and must be placed on or mounted in a system capable of supporting this weight Rack reguirements Standard EIA rack pitch 2U high space Room temperature Operating 410 440 C gradient 10 C hour Non operating 30 460 C gradient 20 C hour Power source 100 240 VAC input voltage 50 60 Hz line freguency 1 2 0 6 A Locate the vTanis within 6 ft of an AC outlet The AC power cord is the vTanis main AC disconnect device and must be vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 21 of 112 Air guality Humidity Operating Non operating Recommended Clearance easily accessible at all times Place the vTanis in an area with minimal sources of particulate generation excessive dust and debris can damage the system Avoid locating the unit in areas near freguently used doors and walkways smoke filled rooms or areas where it may easily be knocked over 20 80 non condensing 20 90 6 non condensing Back Front Sides For further information see chapter Physical specification Page 96 vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 22 of 112 Installation precautions Weight of vTanis Risk of damage to devices When placing a unit into or removing the unit from a rack Extend the rack s leveling jacks to the floor Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks Install stabilizing fe
30. ates the format of the cartridge as either tape or disk Using the vTanis in tape library emulation mode requires that the cartridges be formatted as tape Action This field is reserved for future use vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 72 of 112 Qn je aga vTanis Remote Management Interface actidata G about data B momor Ap CONFIGURE 433 MANAGE Ae piacnostics Change My Password amp amp Logout FP SSS Cartridge Identity System Information Status M READY D141E000AB GOLUYF 320GB 0159E00054 GO241R 320GB Slot SN Label Capacity Action System Name vTanis 10279D00H8 GO3MNG 160 GB System Date amp Time Stamp 10292K03C 9031GR 100068 06 10 2011 10 40 AM 10279F008L G03M80 500 GB System Mode Tape Library 0137606052 GO1PZE 640GB IP Address ethi 192 168 150 150 Host name vtaris actidata com Firmware Version R1 03 0x47d1 Figure 28 RMI monitor cartridge identify vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 73 of 112 Device status screen Status This status is the overall system status it is also displayed in the system information block Name This field displays the system name IP Address This field displays the IP address for active ports this address will provide access both to RMI connection as well as iSCSI connection Total Power On Time This field displays the total power on time since the last sys
31. ble Unit The power supply is located on the rear side of the unit and is fixed with two thumb screws The power supply is capable to power up to 8 cartridges simultaneously while supporting other unit electronics controller LED s OCP motors For technical specification see chapter Product specification Page 96 Removing a power supply 1 Power down the unit by pressing the power button on the front panel 2 Locate the power supply on left side on the rear panel of the vTanis unit shown in chapter Rear panel layout Page 18 3 Remove the power cord on the rear panel of the unit 4 Loosen the two thumbscrews located on the rear of the power supply using a 3 Phillips screwdriver or your fingers 5 Pull the power supply straight out of the unit 6 To store or ship the removed power supply repackage it in the original or replacement device packaging materials Installing a power supply 1 Locate the power supply bay on left side on the rear panel of the vTanis unit shown in chapter Rear panel layout Page 18 2 Before installing the power supply inspect the connectors on the power supply Ensure that the connectors are intact free of any foreign objects and have no cracks or deformed or bent contacts 3 Insert the power supply on the alignment rails and push the power supply into the power supply bay until it seats itself against the back of the unit see Figure 42 vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyr
32. cation System Name vTanis Notification Filter System Date amp Time Stamp SMTP Server 06 10 2011 10 26 AM System Mode Security Tape Library IP Address pox ethi 192 168 150 150 E Mail Address Host name vtanis actidata com Authentication Required Firmware Version R1 03 0x47d1 Usemame Password Figure 25 RMI configure notification Notification Filter The notification filter is a drop down selector that allows the administrator to select from four classes of notification as follows Critical Events The specified email address will be notified whenever severe errors requiring operator intervention to resolve or in case of detected hardware failures Critical and Warning Events The specified email address will be notified whenever any critical events occur as well as warning events which indicate error conditions such as incorrect format cartridges for the selected operation mode etc vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 65 of 112 Critical Warning and Configuration Events The specified email address will be notified whenever any critical events occur warning events occur as well as configuration events which indicate changes in unit configuration operating mode addition of users etc Critical Warning Configuration and Informational Events The specified email address will be notified whenever any critical events occur warning event
33. d to gain access to the vTanis The Initiator Secret field is provided to allow iSCSI mutual CHAP If mutual CHAP is selected on the Initiator the vTanis will authenticate itself with the initiator using the supplied initiator secret To enable CHAP click the Enable CHAP tick box and enter the following details in the remaining fields e Username this is the username that the iSCSI Initiator must use to gain access to the iSCSI bridge e Initiator Secret this is the password that the iSCSI bridge will send to the iSCSI Initiator during mutual CHAP e Target Secret This is the secret defined by the iSCSI bridge and will be sent from the ISCSI Initiator to authenticate the iSCSI Initiator The two CHAP secrets must be between 12 and 16 characters long and both Initiator and Target Secrets must be different Once the details are set the submit button must be pressed to apply the changes vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 59 of 112 vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 60 of 112 User settings The Users tab is used by the administrator to change default passwords and or create new users Default passwords for the generic administrator and user fields may be changed from factory defaults by selecting the edit button behind the associated user name The generic administrator and user names cannot be changed however email notification and password may be changed
34. d the mating connector in the vTanis unit Ensure that the connectors are intact free of any foreign objects and have no cracks or deformed or bent contacts 3 Push the cooling fan straight into the cooling fan bay until it seats itself against the back of the unit see Figure 43 vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 102 of 112 Figure 43 Installing a cooling fan 4 Tighten the two thumbscrews using a 3 Phillips screwdriver or your fingers to secure the cooling fan to the unit vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 103 of 112 Base chassis Removing the base chassis To prepare the base chassis removal adhere strictly the following steps 1 If the OCP or RMI works e Write down the system cartridge and network configuration settings You will need these settings to re configure the vTanis unit after replacing the base chassis e Remove all cartridges see chapter Ejecting cartridges Page 94 If the OCP or RMI does not work Remove the cartridges manually from the unit see chapter Ejecting cartridges Page 94 Power down the vTanis by pressing the power button on the front panel Remove the cables on the rear panel of the unit Remove the power supply see chapter Removing a power supply Page 100 Remove the cooling fan see chapter Removing a cooling fan Page 102 To remove the base chassis from the rack adhere strictly the following steps
35. de to assign custom labels Custom RDX cartridge labeling may be created under the CONFIGURE Cartridge menu To alter the cartridge label which will appear as the tape inventory tag for the cartridge the administrator may select the cartridge and then choose the edit button There will be a pop up dialogue where you may enter a custom label up to 25 characters long This custom label will both be displayed in the vTanis RMI and shown by the volume label information returned by the vTanis to the tape backup application It is strongly recommended that if the administrator intends to use custom labels they first assign these labels before the RDX media is added to the tape application media set Also the custom assigned label will only be available in the tape emulation mode The cartridge label will always appear as the factory assigned volume label when the cartridge is used in JBOD mode even if it remains tape emulation format The custom label may be deleted at any time and the cartridge will revert back to the factory assigned cartridge label vTanis Remote Management Interface actidata O MONITOR Ap CONFIGURE L MANAGE de piAcNosTICS Change My Password a Logout d ES loll tk SSS SS Configure Cartridge System Information Slot amp SN Label Action 0141E000AB GO1UYF 0159E00054 GO241R Status m READY 10279D00H8 GO3MNG Edit Delete stem Date amp Time Stamp 841500235062 702KC1 por 011 10 05 AM
36. ect buttons and slot LEDs System Name Sara IC Display Test System Date amp Time Stamp Verify functionality of unit display 06 10 2011 10 50 AM T Fan Test System Mode Verify functionality of fan speed control Tape Library T Cartridge Access Test IP Address ethi Verify Cartridge access during this test the unit will go offline 192 168 150 150 Host name ytanis actidata com Show Last Result Start Diagnostic Firmware Version R1 03 Oxd7di Figure 34 RMI perform diagnostics vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 84 of 112 Slot UI Test m Slot UI Test The Slot UI Test checks the eject button function and all LEDs related to a slot Testing of each slot is manually started by pressing its eject button After that all LEDs are enabled in order for 500 ms repeating the LED loop three times Skip Test Start Test To execute the Slot Ul Test select the Start Test button which will request the operator to push each individual slot eject button and observe the LED behavior it will blink three times green then three times amber Note that when the vTanis is in the slot Ul test mode any inserted cartridge will not be ejected by the associated button push during the test Once all eight positions have been verified confirm completion of a successful test by selecting Test Passed button which will create a Slot Ul Test passed status Display Test
37. ed transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical manual or otherwise without the express written consent of actidata Trademark Notices actidata makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents of this document and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further actidata reserves the right to revise this publication without obligation of actidata to notify any person or organization of such revision or changes vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 3 of 112 Changes The material in this document is for information only and is subject to change without notice NOTE Some screen shots may differ from actual vTanis model Manual conventions High voltage Risk of electric shock Do not remove top cover No user serviceable parts are inside Refer servicing to gualified service personnel Weight of vTanis Risk of damage to devices When placing a unit into or removing the unit from a rack Extend the rack s leveling jacks to the floor Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks Install stabilizing feet on the rack Static sensitive Risk of damage to devices A discharge of static electricity damages static sensitive devices or micro circuitry Pro
38. em Interface an Internet Protocol IP based storage networking standard for linking data storage facilities By carrying SCSI commands over IP networks Internet Storage Name Service protocol that allows automated discovery management and configuration of iSCSI devices on a TCP IP network Light Emitting Diode is a semiconductor light source The vTanis uses LED s to provide power switch eject button and cartridge status indication LED technology is also used to provide the backlighting for the LCD display used in the OCP vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 107 of 112 MTU OCP RDX RMI SCSI SMI S SNMP USB Trademarks In computer networking the Maximum Transmission Unit of a communications protocol of a layer is the size in bytes of the largest protocol data unit that the layer can pass onwards MTU parameters usually appear in association with a communications interface NIC serial port etc Operator Control Panel includes display buttons and LED s and enables the user to operate the unit from the front Is a removable disk technology developed by ProStor Remote Management Interface provides the capability to operate the unit through a web based remote management interface Small Computer System Interface is a set of standards for physically connecting and transferring data between computers and peripheral devices The vTanis uses the SCSI protocol transmitted via iS
39. eration modes ci ied Ea NK Ban ted ave quede ten Ra Na 13 Table 2 Front panel na Nan RN an NN 15 Table 3 R ar DAN Eman titan BIEBER ERA KSB 19 vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 112 of 112
40. et on the rack Static sensitive Risk of damage to devices A discharge of static electricity damages static sensitive devices or micro circuitry Proper packaging and grounding technigues are necessary precautions to prevent damage Do not expose the unit to moisture Use the unit on a firm level surface free from vibration Do not place anything on top of the unit Unpacking the unit Before unpacking the unit clear a work surface to unpack the vTanis Select either a table top location or if the unit is to be rack mounted an open rack location at least 2U spaces in vertical height Make sure that the intended operating location provides access to the network connection s which will be used and an accessible AC power outlet within 6 ft of the unit If the temperature in the room where the unit will be installed varies by 159 C 302 F from the room where the unit was stored allow the unit to acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before unpacking it from the shipping container vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 23 of 112 Unpacking the vTanis 1 Before opening and removing the vTanis from the box inspect the container for shipping damage If you notice any damage report it to the shipping company immediately 2 Openthe vTanis over pack box 3 Carefully remove the accessory tray and shipping materials from the top of the o
41. evice identity vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 76 of 112 Managing the unit The MANAGE tab Access to the manage functions is granted to administrator and service level account logins Following are the levels of the MANAGE tab Managing the library The MANAGE Library function is only available when the operation mode of the vTanis unit is set to Tape Library This feature allows the user to manually move tape format RDX cartridges from any storage slot to the drive element The drive element allows the cartridge to be visible to the host as an emulated LTO tape within an emulated LTO tape drive and for the host to write or read data from the cartridge with applications designed to support LTO tape drives To move the cartridge the user highlights the cartridge on the storage slot side left side of the screen via a selection point and click with the mouse which highlights the selection then selects the right pointing arrow load drive operator in the center of the page to move the cartridge to the drive The cartridge will now become visible to the software application as being inserted inside the virtual tape drive Media access commands may now be executed Write read rewind etc to the cartridge The cartridge may be unloaded from the virtual drive by selecting the left pointing arrow unload drive operator in the center Also selecting any other cartridge from the stora
42. ge slot side and choosing the load button will result in the automatic unload of the cartridge in the drive The vTanis will only store cartridges back into their original storage slot location it is not possible to move cartridges to a different storage slot Also the MANAGE Library function will only allow movement of properly formatted tape format cartridges into the virtual drive Cartridge format is indicated by the icon in the image for each storage slot location Disk formatted cartridges will appear with the exception mark red exclamation mark to indicate an abnormal condition vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 77 of 112 E HORS vTanis Remote Management Interface idata User Level Service Wo care about data a MONITOR Ap CONFIGURE A Manace Ae DIAGNOSTICS Change My Password 3 Logout hr Ser D ea System Information Manage Library Status M READY System Name vTanis System Date amp Time Stamp 06 10 2011 10146 AM System Mode Tape Library IP Address ethi 192 168 150 150 Host name vtanis actidata com Firmware Version R1 03 0x47d1 Figure 31 RMI manage library vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 78 of 112 Ejecting cartridges Cartridges may be ejected by selecting the appropriate cartridge slot from the drop down menu and clic
43. haracters New user accounts may be created user name user level notification email address and password by the administrator under the CONFIGURE Users tab RMI features e The RMI has an identified class of users e The RMI grants access or ability to perform operations based upon user rights e The RMI grants the administrator and service levels full access to device set up diagnostics and logging vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 34 of 112 e The user level only provides the ability of the user to monitor device and cartridge status VTanis user levels Access levels MONITOR CONFIGURE MANAGE DIAGNOSTICS vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 35 of 112 RMI Home page Upon a successful log in into the vTanis RMI all users will be directed to the vTanis home page which is MONITOR Cartridge Status An overview of the main graphic elements is displayed below The main navigation is performed via selection via mouse click of the main topic bar element 2 in the RMI home page chart and then selection of the associated sub topics element 4 in the chart Key anchor elements are the active system graphic element 5 and the system information block element 6 which are visible in all RMI screens modes RMI Home page vTanis Remote Management Interface CONFIGURE 433 MANAGE Cie DIAGNOSTICS Change My Password amp Logout Cartridge Identity
44. he RDX cartridges into the tape format mode before they may be used with tape backup applications RDX cartridges which have been formatted into tape mode will not data interchange with single RDX docks single RDX docks will be incapable of reading vTanis tape mode cartridges Pre formatting RDX cartridges to tape library mode The vTanis supports a function to prepare standard RDX cartridges for tape emulation use This formatting process is called Initialize Cartridge To convert RDX cartridges into tape emulation format the vTanis system must be set to the Tape Library mode in the CONFIGURE Device tab default setting from the factory The administrator then selects the MANAGE Initialize Cartridge Tape tab and selects which cartridge s will be formatted to the tape emulation format vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 50 of 112 pedet vTanis Remote Management Interface actidata D montor Ap CONFIGURE 4 amp 3 Manace Qe piacnostics Change My Password amp amp Logout Library Eject Cartridge d P f initialize Cartridge Tape Initialize Cartridge Disk uu System Information Status m READY Initialize Cartridge Tape Tape Library Mode Only System Name vTanis Select Cartridge Cartridge Slot System Date amp Time Stamp 06 10 2011 10 03 AM Initialize System Mode Tape Library IP Address ethi 192 168 150 150 Host name vtani
45. ication by entering the VTanis RMI IP address in your browsers address bar You will have to enter http XXX XXX XXX XX where the X s indicates the actual IP address The IP address protocol does not require leading zeros so http 172 16 1 43 is a valid IP address The overall menu structure of the vTanis RMI is shown in the chart below depending upon the class of user Administrator User or Service login some menu functions may not be available For instance if logged into the RMI interface with User level credentials the menus for CONFIGURE MANAGE and DIAGNOSTICS will neither be visible nor accessible by the user RMI flow chart Came CER Cartridge 7 A Eject pem Device Cartrid Initialise E status RE Cartridge Device Initialise Initialise Reboot Identity Network Cartridge Tape Cartridge Disk ou EEE ge iSCSI iSCSI Target iSNS Server CHAP Date amp Time Taman Save Restore Save Restore Reset Configuration Configuration Configuration Figure 7 RMI flow chart vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 32 of 112 Login in procedures In order to access the vTanis remote management interface RMI it is necessary to first log into the RMI interface Using the IP address visible over the unit s front panel OCP enter the IP address into your browsers address bar and navigate to the vTanis log in page The RMI opening log in
46. ight actidata 2011 Page 100 of 112 Figure 42 Installing a power supply 4 Tighten the two thumbscrews using a 3 Phillips screwdriver or your fingers to secure the power supply to the unit vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 101 of 112 Cooling fan The cooling fan is a CRU Customer Replaceable Unit The fan is located on the rear side of the unit and is fixed with 2 thumb screws The fan is speed controlled The speed varies in 4 steps low medium high and max and is controlled by a micro controller and thermal sensors For technical specification see chapter Product specification Page 96 Removing a cooling fan 1 Power down the unit by pressing the power button on the front panel 2 Locate the cooling fan on the middle of the rear panel of the unit shown in chapter Rear panel layout Page 18 3 Remove the power cord on the rear panel of the unit 4 Loosen the two thumbscrews located on the rear of the cooling fan using a 3 Phillips screwdriver or your fingers 5 Pull the cooling fan straight out from the rear of the unit 6 To store or ship the removed cooling fan repackage it in the original or replacement device packaging materials Installing a cooling fan 1 Locate the cooling fan bay on the middle of the rear panel of the vTanis unit shown in chapter Rear panel layout Page 18 2 Before installing the cooling fan inspect the connectors on the cooling fan CRU an
47. ing on the network Selection options are IPV4 IPV6 or IPV4 IPv6 The default setting of the vTanis unit is IPv4 Method vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 53 of 112 The method will select the IP addressing mode the vTanis will use The two options are DHCP or manual The vTanis default configuration is DHCP DHCP this means the vTanis will seek out the DHCP sever on your network and automatically obtain an IP address from the server each time it powers up Manual the IP address set in this page will be the IP address the unit will use each time it powers up IP Address If the method is set to Manual this is the IP address that the vTanis will present over the selected port vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 54 of 112 Netmask If the vTanis is configured to use DHCP the net mask will be issued from the DHCP server If you are using a static IP address manual method enter the IP mask in this box Gateway Enter the IP address of the network gateway DNS 1 This is the IP address of your name server DNS server A DNS server allows the vTanis to communicate with other network clients via their host name If you have a DNS Server on your network enter the IP address in this field DNS 2 This is the alternate IP address of your name server DNS server A DNS server allows the vTanis to communicate with other network clients via their host na
48. inking amber accompanied by the display of a text based error message Error messages may be cleared from the OCP display by acknowledging the message via a push of the display navigation button Pending error messages may also alternately vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 29 of 112 be cleared by a user logged in over the RMI by acknowledging the error within the system status information block of the RMI interface To power down the unit press and hold the power button for 4 seconds and release The power indicator will flash amber indicating the unit is in the process of powering down Once the unit has completed the power shutdown seguence the power indicator will be solid amber indicating the unit is in standby mode Do not insert RDX cartridges until the preliminary vTanis configuration process is completed Figure 6 Power up down the unit vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 30 of 112 Product configuration Product configuration process Once the vTanis unit has been powered up the unit must be configured to the customers desired network settings and operational mode based on target application software In order for the unit to be configured to the customer s network it must be accessed via the built in RMI Remote Management Interface The RMI is accessed over the customer s local IP network using an internet browser application The vTanis is compatible w
49. ion button icon located next to the status indication System name The system name appears at log in and also with remote email alerts and may be assigned by the administrator vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 38 of 112 Date Time The system date and time is displayed here and is used for logging and remote notification time stamps Current System mode This field displays the current vTanis system access mode Host name The host name field displays the host name and domain name together This naming will be associated with the IP address as the DNS name as well may search for the host name or the physical IP address in the iSCSI driver Firmware revision level The current unit firmware level and firmware image check sum are displayed in this field 5 Ethernet address for port 1 amp 2 The current port IP address is displayed in this field vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 39 of 112 Introduction to the vTanis OCP The vTanis unit includes an LCD based display located on the right side of the unit s front bezel Highlights of the OCP are e 64 dot high by 128 dot width graphics display Displays both text and icon based information e Uses RGB red green blue capable backlight Under normal conditions backlight uses white light e A flashing amber backlight is used to alert the user to error conditions in order to clear the fl
50. ith the following internet browser applications e Mozilla Firefox Internet Explorer e Google Chrome e Safari Opera Initial IP address assignment The vTanis comes configured to communicate over Ethernet port 1 Ethernet port 2 is disabled and will search for an IP address as follows 1 After the unit completes the power up sequence it will search the user s local network for a DHCP server 2 If a DHCP server is found it will receive the assigned IP address from the local DHCP server and use this address for operations the DHCP address will appear on the units OCP 3 If after 60 seconds no DHCP server is found DHCP IP address assigned the unit will use the APIPA protocol to assign a static IP address the assigned static IP address will appear on the units OCP 4 Once an IP address is assigned the unit may be reconfigured to a new static IP address or redirected to a DHCP server by the system administrator logging into the unit over the RMI interface vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 31 of 112 Introduction to the vTanis RMI The vTanis unit uses the web based RMI to allow the administrator to configure and monitor the unit The vTanis IP address may be viewed over the OCP and is displayed between the cartridge monitoring screens for slot 8 and slot 1 1 out of 9 screens in continuous rotation Once the vTanis units IP address is known browse to the unit with your web browser appl
51. king the eject button Please note if the vTanis system is connected via iSCSI it will not be possible to eject cartridges via the RMI eject function please eject the cartridge directly from the software application or via the eject function in windows vTanis Remote Management Interface B montor Ap CONFIGURE HB manace Ae DIAGNOSTICS zs System Information Eject Cartridge Status m READY Select Cartridge Cartridge Slot1 z System Name vTanis System Date amp Time Stamp 06 10 2011 10 48 AM System Mode Tape Library IP Address 192 168 150 150 Figure 32 RMI eject cartridge Initializing cartridges The vTanis uses a specially format on the RDX cartridges to support emulation of tape In order to apply this special format the administrator performs a pre format operation via the initialize cartridge function This cartridge formatting operation is only necessary to perform once and it is suggested the administrator prepare all cartridges which will be used in the media pool at one time Preformatting is only required if the system will be used in tape library mode it is not necessary to format RDX cartridges if the system will be used as JBOD or disk changer mode vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 79 of 112 Converting the RDX cartridge into tape format mode or reformatting from tape format back to disk format mode destroys any previously written user data on the
52. me If you have a DNS server on your network enter the IP address in this field In order for any changes on this page to be applied the Submit button must be set sat Laval Soha vTanis Remote Management Interface actidata G el s MONITOR Ay CONFIGURE 53 MANAGE Ae DIAGNOSTICS Change My Password Logout M System Information Status m READY Host Name Configuration System Name Host Name Manis Tanis System Date amp Time Stamp 06 10 2011 10 11 AM Domain Name lactidata com System Mode Tape Library IP Address ethi 192 168 150 150 Host name vtanis actidata com Firmware Version R1 03 0x47d1 Figure 18 RMI configure hostname Host Name vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 55 of 112 In this box enter the name you wish to use to use to address this vTanis in the future It is recommended that you use a name that is relevant to its location and or its purpose Domain Name In this box is the domain the vTanis is registered in and may be updated by editing the name and submitting the changes In order for any changes on this page to be applied the Submit button must be set vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 56 of 112 iSCSI Settings iSCSI settings are accessed under the CONFIGURE iSCSI tab the settings are as follows Tee vTanis Remote Management Interface actidata G
53. ng TAM enakan yan 102 Base aa au Nm 104 Packaging oc ab e ala eR Ra Ra T ARM AH er eRe 106 GOSS AT e M 107 EAST OP HOUSSE BE una 110 Eis tor AN ERA 112 vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 8 of 112 Product overview Introduction to the vTanis Overview and applications The vTanis is a multi cartridge data storage device designed to support up to 8 RDX cartridges It may be utilized as a table top unit or rack mounted in a 2U high space with the included rack mounting ears The vTanis connects to the user s computer network via one or two 1 Gb sec or 100 Mbit sec network ports using iSCSI protocol The vTanis unit is capable of operating in one of three administrator selected software protocol modes designed to address a variety of operating environments Future software updates will allow the unit to be partitioned into separate logical storage units facilitating the capability to simultaneously operate as two different logical units which can operate in different software protocol modes while connected to different host systems applications The vTanis unit features a local display panel OCP to display status and error information as well as a web based remote management interface RMI for remote monitoring The RMI is also used by the system administrator to configure the unit for operation in their specific environment initial set up as well as provide the abilit
54. ode Page 47 vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 11 of 112 Mode 1 vTanis tape library default setting The unit appears to the host application as an 8 slot library autoloader media changer containing one generic LTO tape drive The application controls which cartridge is inserted in the one available tape drive This mode requires the use of a data management backup applications which supports a library media changer containing one tape drive Note that the vTanis unit is emulating the LTO tape format to the host application including the actual file format recorded on the RDX cartridge RDX cartridges which are recorded in this mode are not write read interchangeable with standard RDX docks Use of this mode requires the administrator to pre format the standard RDX media to the tape format mode The vTanis unit identifies the current cartridge format via the OCP and RMI interfaces Mode 2 vTanis JBOD The vTanis unit appears to the host operating system as 8 individual RDX cartridge drives each with their own drive letter Note that drive letters will only appear if an RDX cartridge is inserted in an actual vTanis slot Removal of media via cartridge eject will cause the drive letter to disappear Reinsertion of media will cause the drive letter to reappear This mode may be used with windows operating systems for standard disk operations or with data management backup applicati
55. on designed to operate with individual RDX storage units in a grouped configuration Mode 3 vTanis disk library The unit appears to the host application as an 8 slot library autoloader media changer containing one RDX cartridge drive The application controls which cartridge is inserted in the one available drive This mode requires the use of a data management backup applications which supports a library media changer containing an RDX drive vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 12 of 112 For maximal supported operation modes see Table ION of data of of iSCSI Element Manufacturer Model transfer storage export of move ID type name Name elements elements elements elements Mode 1 Removable tape library SMC actidata vTanis T 1 8 1 1 SSC actidata LTO Mode 2 Individual RDX disk SBD actidata RDX SBD actidata RDX SBD actidata RDX SBD actidata RDX NA NA NA NA SBD actidata RDX SBD actidata RDX SBD actidata RDX SBD actidata RDX Mode 3 Removable disk library SMC actidata vTanis D 1 8 1 1 SBD actidata RDX Table 1 Operation modes vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 13 of 112 Front panel The front panel of the vTanis is constructed of durable plastic and is designed to provide both visual appeal and p
56. ork cable s The connection to the Ethernet network is via an industry stand RJ45 copper interface on the rear panel of the unit see chapter Rear panel Page 18 1 Inset the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port 1 of the unit When the plug is in the full seated position a positive click should be heard vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 28 of 112 Powering up down the unit The vTanis power button indicator will be solid amber when AC power is present at the unit indicating the unit is in standby mode Before powering up the system insure that the network cable connection to the host system is plugged into the vTanis Ethernet port 1 Port 1 is the right hand port when looking directly at the rear of the unit A live network connection is necessary to insure the unit either receives an IP address from the host network DHCP server or if DHCP services are unavailable automatically assigns a static IP address Press and release the power button on the front panel to power up the vTanis during the power up process the indicator in the power button will change from solid amber to flashing green indicating the unit is in the process of becoming ready The vTanis unit will take approximately 120 seconds 2 minutes to complete the power up boot seguence During power up a progress bar will be displayed after approximately 90 seconds providing boot progress indication for the remaining start up seguence operation
57. ovide a pass fall status Cartridge Access Test Insert a cartridge in any slot Slot 1 Passed Slot 2 Passed Slot3 Passed Slot4 Passed Slot5 Passed Slot6 not tested Slot not tested Slot8 not tested Finish Test Upon completion of testing of all eight locations the operator can confirm OK which will log the results to the diagnostic test log The operator will be instructed to place the user data cartridges back into the unit and the unit will reconnect to the iSCSI network vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 88 of 112 Perform Diagnostics Results Starting test 2011 06 10T13 56 562 tUI not tested Display not tested FanSpeed not tested CartAccess Slot 1 Pas Slot2 Passed Slot3 Passed Slot4 Passed Slot5 Passed Slot 6 not tested Slot not tested Slot8 not tested Save Diagnostic Results OK Figure 35 RMI diagnostics passed vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 89 of 112 Upgrade Firmware The vTanis DIAGNOSTICS menu also supports the ability to upgrade the unit operating firmware via the DIAGNOSTICS Upgrade Firmware tab To upgrade the firmware the user must have a valid vTanis firmware upgrade image available on the RMI host computer Released firmware images are available via the vTanis support team vTanis firmware images have an fbi file extension and are approximately 22MB in size To upgrade
58. page is visible below Log in screen page actidata G We care about data vTanis Remote Management Interface System Name vTanis Date amp Time 06 10 2011 09 41 AM User Password Case Sensitive aon Figure 8 RMI log in screen page System Name RDStor Date amp Time 2010 11 19 10 23 n amp Login vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 33 of 112 Figure 9 RMI log in detail e System Name Displays the name currently assigned to the vTanis unit the factory default setting is vTanis This field may be changed by the administrator under the CONFIGURE Device System name tab This field may only consist of alphanumeric characters e Date amp Time The current system date and time displayed in MM DD YY and 12 h time with AM PM indication format This field may be changed by the administrator under the CONFIGURE Date amp Time Date and Time tab These fields may only consist of alphanumeric characters User name amp Password authentication This is the location were the user enters in their specific log in information Access to RMI menus is granted by log in levels as follows Following are default account names and passwords Administrato administrato adm001 r r Service service ser001 The user name and the password field are both case sensitive Both fields are limited to 255 alphanumeric c
59. peed High level of data reliability o Error rate determined by HDD model in cartridge o Ruggedized cartridge to protect from data loss due to normal user handling of cartridge o Cartridge materials engineered to protect from data loss due to ESD e Cartridge includes a fault indicator at the front of the cartridge to inform users when the cartridge is faulty e Cartridge includes a write protect slider to disable the write function e Cartridge includes a write protect switch to protect the cartridge from accidental overwrite of user data e Cartridge includes venting to enable cooling of the HDD e Cartridge includes gripping features for automation e Cartridge provides a rear opening for use with a latch to control media removal e Cartridge profile is unsymmetrical keyed to aid incorrect insertion Operation modes The vTanis is capable of being configured during installation by the administrator to present up to eight RDX cartridges to the host system via the iSCSI Initiator as one of three different configurations of RDX based storage devices Depending upon the intended application and data management backup application in use the correct mode needs to be selected to support unit operation Please see the online vTanis software compatibility matrix for additional information or contact your reseller Below is a brief description of each operating mode Setting of the modes is covered in chapter Setting the vTanis operation m
60. pendix Product specification Physical specification amp Functional specification Mechanical dimension and unit height 1 Unit Height 2U with clearance for units above and below 2 Unit Depth Less than 12 excluding connectors 3 Unit Width Fits standard 19 computer racks 4 Standalone Unit Weight without a disk 6 0 kg 5 Packaged Unit Weight with accessory kit without disks 8 0 kg 6 Single Disk Weight without plastic box 0 170 kg 7 Single Packaged Disk Weight with plastic box 0 240 kg Operating Temperature 410 435 C Operating Temperature Gradient 10 C hour Storage Temperature 30 60 C Non operating Temperature Gradient 20 C hour Relative Humidity Operating 20 80 non condensing Relative Humidity Non operating 20 90 non condensing Operating humidity Gradient 1096 r h hour Non operating Humidity Gradient 10 C hour vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 96 of 112 Altitude Operating O to 10 000 feet 3000 m at 25 C ambient Altitude Storage 22 30 000 feet Input voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Input power Unit standby 0 7 W Input power Unit ready 17 W Input power Unit read write 1 Cartridge 20 W Input power Unit read write 8 Cartridge 32 W Power Supply key parameters Wide Range Input Voltage 90 264 VAC Total Output Power 100W with fan cooling 80W with convection cooling Output Voltage 15 VDC
61. per packaging and grounding techniques are necessary precautions to prevent damage Ventilation Place the product so that its location does not interfere with proper ventilation Heat Place the product so that its location is away from external heat sources marked on the product FU Power sources Connect the product to a power source only of the type directed in the operating instructions or as vianis userman evision O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 4 of 112 Power cord protection Place the AC line cord so that it is not possible to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it Object and liguid entry Insure that objects do not fall and liguids are not spilled into the product s enclosure vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 5 of 112 IN Ode 2 Product warranty Cau NO toc ttai ape a lis ati 2 dicc e MR 3 ADOULNUIS TROU Boo ee ONT ROA TORO ET E DEOR e LELE Mad 3 CODIGO DI ee cit acne e etit ridendo BEN SESS 3 O Copyright 2010 by actidata All rights reserved This item and the information contained herein are the property of actidata No part of this document may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical manual or otherwise wi
62. perty of their respective owners vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 109 of 112 List of figures Figure 1 Front panel EP 14 Figure 2 Rear panel i eet tete ten e Orien eer E eE EEEE E 18 Figure 3 Ethernet PON c oe E veste E Wa ee 20 Figure 4 Installing the rack ears ooWo W oo Wanna 26 Figure 5 Securing the unit to the rack oo W oo banana 27 Figure 6 Power up down the unit eese eee nne 30 Figure 7 IBI Edo D 32 Figure 8 RMI log in screen page esses eene enne ennt nnns nnne nnn 33 Figure 9 RMI log in detail cd ec teat exe ds ree ee n c soaks 34 Figure 10 RMI home page ssssssseseseeeeeeeennnnnnn ennemis nnne enirn nasse kaan 36 Figure 11 RMI system information ianitor eae note ot eee udine NN 38 Figure 12 OCP cartridge Status ode ede eden veo Ete ru ORE 41 Figure 13 RMI configure device oe ette NN 47 Figure 14 RMI configure inquiry string o o ombak 49 Figure 15 RMI initialize cartridge oWoooW khan 51 Figure 16 RMI configure cartridge oo hana 52 Figure 17 RMI configure Ethernet woo enakan kaka 53 Figure 18 RMI configure hostname ooo W W Jaana 55 Figure 19 RMI configure iSCSI target kanan 57 Figure 20 RMI configure iSNS server oo oo Jne 58 Figure 21 RMI configure CHAP sccscccccccssssessssecesecessesesusaeceeeceseesnaeseceeecessessaaeaeeeesensees 59 Figure 22 RMI configureusers cic ac den et Ee nate NN o
63. pthe OCP display to the next screen when the OCP is in pause mode press and release short button press the OCP navigation button You may repeat this operation to step through the OCP screen rotation until you reach the desired screen e To resume the normal OCP automatic cycling press and hold the OCP navigation button for approximately three seconds the OCP navigation will resume the auto rotation mode indicated by the OCP icon changing to the pause icon e When in display rotation the vTanis OCP automatically cycles through the nine information display screens unless there is a pending error condition Any pending error will cause a local alerting condition indicated by text message in display amber backlight flash If there is a current error the error message may be acknowledged cleared by pushing and releasing the OCP navigation button Errors may also be cleared remotely over the RMI interface Multiple errors will queue so it may be necessary to push the OCP button multiple times to clear errors with each push any pending error messaging will be updated to indicate the condition which triggered the error iSCSI Connection In order for data transfer to occur over the network connection it is necessary to install an iSCSI Initiator on the host computer system The following directions pertain to the Microsoft operating systems The Microsoft iSCSI Initiator comes included with Windows 2008 Windows 2008 R2 and Windows 7 fo
64. r other Microsoft operating systems you may search the Microsoft Web site for the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Download the iSCSI application and install per the instructions below vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 43 of 112 General Set up of the iSCSI Initiator Software Update Installation Wizard Use this wizard to install the following software update Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Before you install this update we recommend that you Back up your system Close all open programs You might need to restart your computer after you complete this update To continue click Next Bea Software Update Installation Wizard x Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Installation Microsoft iSCSI Initiator will be installed Installation Options Tv Virtual Part Driver Initiator Service Software Update Installation Wizard License Agreement Please read the following license agreement To continue with setup you must accept the agreement END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE Microsoft iSCSI Initiator 2 0 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE EEMENT EULA CAREFULLY BY IN A COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE THAT ia C Do Not Agree C Agee Print Beck Wea canes vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Download the iSCSI software installation package from the Microsoft web site Start the Micro
65. re 37 RMI reboot system vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 91 of 112 RDX cartridges This chapter describes the use of the RDX cartridge in the vTanis The RDX cartridge utilizes a removable 2 5 mobile HDD to offer the reliability and performance of disk technology along with the manageability of removable media For physical and functional specifications please see chapter Product specification Page 96 Figure 38 Cartridge overview RDX cartridges contain HDDs with SATA I or SATA II interfaces capable of transferring data at either 1 5 GB s or 3 0 GB s Write protecting cartridges The write protect slider is located on the top right rear of the cartridge With the slider and in the right most position the cartridge is shown to be writable un locked and in the left most position the cartridge is shown to be write protected locked vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 92 of 112 Figure 39 Write protecting cartridges EN Cartridge is writable Cartridge is write protected vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 93 of 112 Inserting cartridges 1 Find an empty RDX cartridge slot 8 places in the unit to be inserted 2 Push the RDX cartridge gently into the cartridge slot until it seats itself against the back of the unit 3 Verify that the cartridge is properly inserted When the cartridge indicator LED is steady
66. rk the location on each vertical rail in the rack 3 Install the rack ears of the unit using T10 Torx screwdrivers to tighten the Torx screws included in the rack mount kit Figure 4 Installing the rack ears vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 26 of 112 4 Secure the unit to the rack using a 3 Phillips screwdriver or your fingers to tighten the two captive thumb screw s on each side of the unit mim minim af a Mo Doh Figure 5 Securing the unit to the rack vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 27 of 112 Installing cables and connections High voltage Risk of electric shock Do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts are inside Refer servicing to gualified service personnel Usage of unapproved power cords Risk of personal injury Risk of damage to devices Before connecting a power cord to the unit Ensure that the power cord meets individual country specific safety reguirements Use a sufficient conductor amp capacity to avoid overheating the unit The manufacturer disclaims all liability in the event a non manufacturer approved power cord is used To connect the power cord to the unit 1 Plug the power cord into the power connector AC connector on the rear panel of the power supply see chapter Rear panel Page 18 2 Plug the power cord into the power outlet of the power supply To connect the netw
67. rotection from entry of dust dirt The eight spring loaded cartridge bay doors prevent entry of dust when no cartridge is inserted protect the unit from ESD and control the cooling airflow through the device The bezel surface may be cleaned with a water dampened lint free cloth Front panel layout ann ee Figure 1 Front panel vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 14 of 112 Table 2 AC power button Soft power switch with LED button indication green power on amber standby 2 colors and power icon graphic Operator control panel OCP 64x128 graphics display with RGB back light OCP navigation button display mode selector switch used to play pause information on the operator display Also used to locally acknowledge clear error messages USB 2 0 service port used for special maintenance and configuration functions Cartridge eject button 8 places soft eject button with LED through button indication 2 colors used to eject individual RDX cartridges when allowed by application Cartridge identification label on RDX media May be used to identify individual cartridges Emergency eject port 8 places used to manually eject individual cartridges when unit power is off or in error conditions Cartridge indicator RDX cartridge fault indication LED RDX cartridge slot 8 places RDX dock location that accepts any type of RDX standard media Front panel
68. s The vTanis will always start from standby mode if the last power shutdown of the unit was performed via a normal shutdown to standby mode shutdown initiated by the pressing the power button If however the unit was stopped or rebooted because of an AC power interruption the unit will automatically boot backup to operation mode without the necessity of a power button push This allows the vTanis to recover from power errors without additional operator intervention After successful completion of the power up sequence the rear network interface s will be available for RMI Remote Management Interface and iSCSI communication requires configuration The vTanis OCP Operator Control Panel will also become active and will display the vTanis unit s IP address for ETH1 please take note of this IP address which will be used to both access the RMI and for the iSCSI communication portal as well The OCP may be set to automatically rotate through the individual status screens by pushing and holding the display navigation button for three seconds then releasing the button long push If it is desired to pause the display at any time during this rotation sequence a long push will enter pause mode long push to pause long push to play When the OCP display is paused the status screens may be stepped through by pushing and releasing without holding the OCP button short push Pending errors will be indicated by the OCP backlight bl
69. s actidata com Firmware Version R1 03 0x47d1 Figure 15 RMI initialize cartridge The vTanis will only display cartridge positions with actual cartridges inserted in the unit an attempt to format a cartridge which has the write protect switch set will result in Cartridge in Slot X Activated Failed Initializing the RDX cartridge into tape mode or from tape format back to disk format destroys any previously written user data on the cartridge the RDX cartridge will contain no user data be blank Re formatting tape format RDX cartridges back to standard RDX disk To convert previously tape formatted RDX cartridges back into standard RDX disk format the vTanis system must be configured as a tape library The administrator then selects the MANAGE Initialize Cartridge Disk tab and selects which cartridge s will be formatted back to standard disk format Conversation of cartridges from tape emulation back to disk format is done using the FAT32 format If the user desires to place a different file system format on the cartridge they may choose to use windows right click on cartridge icon in windows desktop to format with NTFS or other format options vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 51 of 112 Labeling tape format cartridges optional If the vTanis system will be operated as a tape library and the administrator has already created tape format cartridges they may optionally deci
70. s occur Configuration Events occur as well as information events which indicate monitoring normal operations vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 66 of 112 SMTP Server Enter the address of the email server of the individual you would like to receive the errors of warnings Security You may select to enable either SSL LS or STARTTLS security via the drop down selector Port Enter the send receive port number for the email traffic E mail Address Enter the email address of the individual you would like to receive the errors and or warnings Authentication Check if sender authentication is reguired Username Enter the authorized user account name for connecting to the selected SMTP server Password Enter the authorized user password for connecting to the selected SMTP server vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 67 of 112 Save Restore configuration Save Configuration This tab allows a user to save the current user programmed configuration values settings to support backup of settings and also to support unit replacement service Settings may be stored to a location on the RMI host computer via selecting the Save configuration button downloading the file and using the browser pop up to select a storage location via the Save as function poo eee vTanis Remote Management Interface actidata G B montor A CONFIGURE 433 MANAGE Ae piacnostics Change My
71. s ya otification i Sav oa ng SSS Status m READY Inquiry String ere Tape Library Drive HP Ultrium 4 SCSI Changer HP MSL G3 Series System Date amp Time Stamp Disk Library Drive BDT RDX Changer BDT RDXStor D 06 10 2011 09 57 AM System Mode 3800 Submit IP Address eth 192 168 150 150 Host name vtanis actidata com Firmware Version R1 03 0x47d1 Figure 14 RMI configure inquiry string In order for the selected inquiry string to be applied the user must choose the desired inquiry string then click on the Submit button a confirmation dialog will appear as follows Inquiry string configured successfully vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 49 of 112 Special note Tape library mode The vTanis tape library mode allows RDX cartridges to be recorded to sequentially like traditional backup tape devices In order to make use of this mode the standard RDX direct access format and file system is moved to a small partition on the RDX cartridge and a large hidden partition is created for recording the tape format emulation When an RDX cartridge is formatted as a tape cartridge the small partition remains so that standard RDX systems can recognize the cartridge has been formatted to emulate tape Please do not store any user data files in the visible partition Usage of the vTanis in tape library mode requires pre formatting of t
72. soft iSCSI installation wizard and click next Select Initiator Service and Software Initiator click next DO NOT install Microsoft MPIO Multipathing Support for iSCSI Select I Agree and then Next Page 44 of 112 Software Update Installation Wizard Updating Your System Files will install then choose Finish Please wat while setup inspects your curent configuration aicheves your curent fles and updates your fles Software Update Installation Wizard Completing the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Installation Wizard 6 Click Finish You have successfully completed the isc3i200 Setup Wead To close thes wizard chick Finish iSCSI Target set up Once the iSCSI Initiator is installed the next operation is to connect the vTanis unit to the operating system by identifying it as an iSCSI Target The following procedure is used to set up the iSCSI Target General Discovery Targets Persistent Targets Bound Volumes Devices eke 1 Open Microsoft iSCSI Initiator IP Address 2 Onthe Discovery tab and under Target Portals click Add ISNS Servers OK Cancel Apply vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 45 of 112 Add Target Portal xj Type the IP address or DNS name and socket number of the portal you Type the current IP address for DNS or e a ai E static IP address or the DNS name
73. st It tests each slot for eject button indication and sensing requires a local operator to interact with the unit Display Test It tests the LCD display and backlight operation requires a local operator to step the display with the OCP navigation button and observe the display through various states to confirm operation Fan Test It tests the operation of the vTanis cooling fan steps the fan speed through four RPM ranges while monitoring fan rpm Cartridge Access Test It tests the operation of each slot location by checking communication with a test cartridge Execution of this test will force the unit offline and eject all inserted cartridges this is a data safety feature to insure the test operator can use a scratch cartridge from the unit requires a local operator to interact with the unit To start the diagnostic test sequence select each test by checking each test from the list that you would like to perform and push the Start Diagnostic button You may select to run only one test or all four upon completion of the selected test s a new diagnostic log status page will be created capturing the current test status vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 83 of 112 liano vTanis Remote Management Interface User Level Service Monor Ap CONFIGURE 433 MANAGE C ciacnostics Upgrade Fi System Information Perform Diagnostics Selection Status READY I Slot UI Test Test all ej
74. stem graphic and the OCP use the same icon indications additional information is available via mouse over of each cartridge graphic for slots which have cartridges inserted System information block global information alerts This field is visible in all screens the system information block covers key global parameters related to overall system status and identification If the system has pending errors they will be indicated by the status icon and additional information will be available under the associated information button Sub topic details The subtopic details change with the main topic selection vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 37 of 112 RMI System information block The system information block provides an overview of global system information the fields are summarized below System Information Status W READY System Name vTanis System Date amp Time Stamp 3 06 10 2011 09 50 AM System Mode 4 JBOD IP Address ethi 192 168 150 150 Host name vtanis actidata com Firmware Yersion R1 03 0x47d1 Figure 11 RMI system information Number Description Global system status This graphic indicates the system status by color green indicates good status yellow indicates warning status red indicates critical error status if the system is currently in either warning or critical error status mode additional information will be available via an informat
75. stomer without tools to support field renew repair of either the cooling fan or power supply system The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is an automatic configuration protocol used on IP networks Computers that are connected to IP networks must be configured before they can communicate with other computers on the network DHCP allows a computer to be configured automatically The Domain Name System is a hierarchical naming system built on a distributed database for computers services or any resource connected to the Internet or a private network Most importantly it translates domain names meaningful to humans into the numerical identifiers associated with networking equipment for the purpose of locating and addressing these devices worldwide Refers either to a HDD unit or the direct block addressing scheme used to store and retrieve digital data on the HDD When the vTanis unit is in disk mode direct block addressing is used to access the contained RDX media Electro Static Discharge is the sudden and momentary electric current that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials The term is usually used in the electronics and other industries to describe momentary unwanted currents that may cause damage to electronic equipment Hard Disk Drive refers to the core storage device using rotating magnetic media to store digital information RDX cartridges make use of embedded HDD s to store data Internet Small Computer Syst
76. tem reboot event Temperature This field displays the current system temperature in both Centigrade and Fahrenheit scales Slots Free Available This field displays the number of empty cartridge slots followed by the number of slots which currently have cartridges inserted Library Time This field displays the current library date and time from the internal system clock used for time stamping events the library time may be sent by the administrator under the CONFIGURE Date amp Time tab Fan Speed This field displays at which of 4 speeds the fan is currently running Fan Status This field displays the running fan status Fan OK Fan Error The fan status will be set to fan error if the fan is detected has not running not running at the proper speed for selected level or if over temperature condition is sensed Power Supply Status This field displays the running power supply status Power Good Power Error The power status will be set to power error if any of the monitored voltages fall below or exceed normal operating parameters vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 74 of 112 ems vTanis Remote Management Interface actidata G a MONITOR Ap CONFIGURE 433 MANAGE Ae DIAGNOSTICS Change My Password Logout A Device Status System Information Status m READY Name Status System Name IP Address vTanis eth1 192 168 150 150 System Date amp Time Stamp 06 10 201
77. the firmware select the Upgrade Firmware tab and you the Browse button to set a path to the vTanis firmware file located on the computer system connect via RMI and then select the Upgrade button The unit will proceed with the upgrade and reboot after the new code is installed It will be necessary to log back into the RMI to regain access to the management interface px vTanis Remote Management Interface actidata 9 B monitor Ap CONFIGURE Aj MANAGE Cis piacniostics ER MAC System Information Upgrade Firmware Status READY Upgrade Firmware select upgrade file System Date amp Time Stamp 06 10 2011 02 01 PM Fin R1 03 0x47d1 Figure 36 RMI upgrade firmware Reboot considerations The vTanis may be rebooted remotely via the DIAGNOSICS Reboot tab selecting the Reboot tab and activating the Reboot button in the RMI Rebooting the unit takes approximately 2 minutes and will require the administrator to log in to the RMI again after the reboot process is complete vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 90 of 112 User Levee Sere vTanis Remote Management Interface actidata O QwowroR A cowige Afman Oe System Information Status READY Reboot system System Name System Date amp Time Stamp 06 10 2011 02 02 PM System Mode Tape Library IP Address eni 192 168 150 150 Host name vtanis actidaka com Firmware Version R1 03 0x47di Figu
78. thout the express written consent OT AO data ahok diu iia aaa i a 3 Trademark Notice gara a a NR AB EN Bu BR su 3 CHANGES SANA NA 4 Manual conventions uua ten Don tet KN RE KK nieces 4 Product Oven uma Eu Du IDEM IAM 9 Introduction to the TAINS uode petet eet thae tidie ue et i P ER ER EENEN 9 Front panel Mer M NN iis 14 LED benang cusa hh leta Nl aod As hae ch ta aav Au nga 16 Rear Pane RC 18 Ethernet port LED behavioE wan 20 Product qpstalldtiorin eee ohio eid etti NN ete eodein ded NN AE 21 General installation considerations oops ao ais ett uid o e DR RIO EU MUN d aM 21 Installing In s Packe uso nan ban en senda a AER di BR da aa e diuidit 26 Installing cables and COMMECTIONNS uu adesset bh Bab Nae sinet Hi dubai 28 Powering up down the Wt oen det denda bunts ANN bue ue fate 29 Product configurat O Ma maea EEE REE A E coord ka 31 Product configuration process ln des nodu auutiesti uut aset aat ben geto qunt 31 vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 6 of 112 Initial IP address assighi Ken tuntas na BNN ANN INN SN NN 31 Introduction to the VTamsi RM beken a a ee naa 32 L gin Iii PROC SES IEEE Uu 33 RM Home Da Se AN ANN AN RN NN aan hdi 36 Introduction tothie v EAS OGP S ass maet n an BER 40 OCP Display rotation anna tan abhi aka ah hb nep ndis i bhn 40 eec cre ee se ere es ee a ee ec 42 OCP Navigatio ee si IN LL EU aU ama 42 ISG ST COM EN AAA NABRAK AN A
79. ut not more than 16 characters long no special characters and must not begin with a number and be all lower case Group This drop down dialog allows the administrator to assign access rights to the account as follows User level User level access only allows access to the MONITOR functions of the RMI The user cannot change any configuration settings add user accounts or reformat create tape format cartridges Administrator level Administrator level grants access to all functions within the unit including MONITOR CONFIGURE MANAGE and DIAGNOSTICS vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 62 of 112 Add Edit User account All form fields are required Username Password Confirm Password Group User z Create an account Figure 23 Add Edit user account Date and time settings The date and time settings screen allows the user to set the library system date and time This time and date information is displayed in the system information block and also used for time stamping log entries and remote notification messages from the vTanis unit to remote users a UN vTanis Remote Management Interface actidata G We caro about data B monitor Ay CONFIGURE 433 MANAGE Ae DIAGNOSTICS Change My Password Logout Cartridge Network ISCSI sers Natification LT e System Information Date Time Status IM READY Date 06 10 2011 System Name
80. ute edd 61 Figure 23 Add Edit user account woo W mmm akan 63 Figure 24 RMI configure date time moon 63 Figure 25 RMI configure notification ooo Jha 65 Figure 26 RMI configure save restore ooo Jonan nanah 68 Figure 27 RMI monitor cartridge status o o woWooooW nnne nnn 71 Figure 28 RMI monitor cartridge identify cce 73 Figure 29 RMI monitor device status eese eene kaan 75 Figure 30 RMI monitor device identity Waka 76 Figure 31 RMI manage library esses eene nnne neni nnns nnne 78 Figure 32 RMIeject cartridge iie ee er nare ee Ee oue ende 79 Figure 33 RMI device logs NN BENER BB 82 Figure 34 RMI perform diagnostics oWo WooW Wek 84 vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 110 of 112 Figure 35 RMI diagnostics passed o oWooo Wo Weh 89 Figure 36 RMI upgrade firmware anna 90 Figure 37 RMILTODOOE system htt totes 91 Figure 38 Cartridge OVerView aio e anakan E ER EROR EN EEE Fue 92 Figure 39 Write protecting cartridges eese eene nnne nnn nnns 93 Figure 40 Inserting cartridges it ERR ERR EE ET ER S 94 Figure 41 Ejecting cartridges ee etii t tert ades NN 95 Figure 42 Installing a power SUPPLY oo 101 Figure 43 Installing a cooling fdfi uu ii tn hi ee iR ha 103 vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 111 of 112 List of tables Table 1 Op
81. ver pack box 4 Remove the inner box containing the vTanis 5 Open the vTanis box 6 Lift the vTanis out of the carton and remove the bag from the unit 7 Save the packaging materials for future use Do not place the unit on either end or sides as this may damage the unit Identifying the product components Confirm that you received the following accessories in the over pack box some items optional depending upon the user configuration e Power cord region dependent e Application software CD Printed quick start guide e vTanis document CD RDX cartridges Confirm that you received the following in the vTanis box e vrTanisunit Rack mounting ears with included mounting hardware Required additional equipment for a successful installation vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 24 of 112 e Ethernet cable s e Screwdriver for installing rack mounting ears e RDX cartridges if none ordered with unit e Application software depending upon usage vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 O Copyright actidata 2011 Page 25 of 112 Installing in a rack First read the chapter Installation precautions Page 23 Skip to Chapter Page 28 if the unit will not be rack mounted Required tools e 3 Phillips screwdriver T10 Torx screwdriver Rack mounting the vTanis 1 Determine the location in the rack for the unit to be installed 2 Use a pencil to ma
82. y to remotely monitor and control unit operations status The vTanis is compatible with most operating systems and environments that support iSCSI network protocol However the vTanis requires either direct support from the operating system or a compatible backup application to take full advantage of its many features vTanis product features e Compatible with all capacities of RDX data cartridges Provides up to 8 TB of native data storage capacity using standard RDX data cartridges Unit can be used as a table top or rack mounted with included rack mounting ears e Supports up to 216 GB per hour data transfer rate Future releases will enhance transfer rate vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 9 of 112 e The vTanis displays cartridge status via the front panel display OCP with simple icons and provides more detailed information via the web based remote management interface RMI Front panel accessible USB 2 0 interface supports serviceability features and customized functions firmware upgrades diagnostic log collection configuration backup etc Future software releases will include supporting SNMP and SMI S management tools vTanis userman 302708 Revision 12 Copyright actidata 2011 Page 10 of 112 RDX cartridge features Forward and backwards compatible with all RDX docks High speed transfer rate for fast backups o Superior vibration control insures optimum data transfer s

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