Sun Microsystems SL500 User Manual

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Preface

This guide is intended primarily for SL500 library system administrators and operators. 

It can also be used by Sun StorageTek partners and support representatives. 

Most of the information pertains to the library hardware, the StorageTek Library 

Console, and related operations. For specific drive information or for client application 

software commands, see the appropriate drive or software documentation.

Organization

Chapter 1

SL500 Introduction. Overview of the major hardware components and specifications 

of the library.

Chapter 2

StorageTek Library Console. Topics and procedures for installing and using the 

SL Console graphical user interface. 

Chapter 3

SL500 Automated Library Operations. Topics and procedures for using the 

SL Console to configure, manage, and monitor the SL500 library in automated mode. 

Chapter 4

Licensing. Topics, procedures, and screen reference for installing and managing 

SL500 feature licenses. 

Chapter 5

Capacity on Demand. Topics, and procedures for installing and managing SL500 

licensed capacity.

Chapter 6

Library Partitioning. Topics, procedures, and screen reference for installing and 

managing SL500 library partitions.

Chapter 7

SL Console Diagnostics and Utilities. Topics and procedures for using the 

SL Console to perform diagnostic and utility functions on the SL500 library. 

Chapter 8

SNMP Support. Topics and procedures for configuring and using the SL500 SNMP 

interface. 

Chapter 9

Manual Operations. Topics and procedures for safely using the SL500 library in 

manual mode. 

Appendix A

Wall Diagrams. Detailed diagrams of storage cell, CAP, and drive layouts. 

Appendix B

Cartridge Handling. Reference information on labeling and using cartridges in the 

SL500 library.