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www.adic.comADVANCED DIGITAL INFORMATION CORPORATIONPathlight® VX User’s Guide

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4 About This Guide and Pathlight VXGetting More Information or HelpiSuretyTM, ADIC's comprehensive service approach, leverages advanced data acce

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94 Performing Advanced Tasks and OperationsRemoving Cleaning MediaUse this procedure to remove cleaning media from the Pathlight VX by sending it to t

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 95Removing Disk Extension MediaUse this procedure to remove Disk Extension media from the Pathlight VX by sending it to the

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96 Performing Advanced Tasks and OperationsRemoving Internal Backup MediaUse this procedure to remove internal backup media from the Pathlight VX by s

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 97Removing Service MediaUse this procedure to remove service media from the Pathlight VX by sending it to the I/E station of

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98 Performing Advanced Tasks and OperationsManaging Disk Extension MediaUse the procedures in this section to manage Disk Extension media.Reclaiming S

Página 8 - Precautions

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 995 Click OK. The Progress Window appears, which indicates that the request to reclaim wasted space on the selected Disk Ext

Página 9 - Product Model Number

100 Performing Advanced Tasks and Operations b. Click Apply Filter.4 Click Apply. The Progress Window appears. • If Success appears in the Progress Wi

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 101Managing Internal Backup MediaUse the procedures in this section to manage Internal Backup media.Managing Internal Backup

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102 Performing Advanced Tasks and Operations• If Failure is shown in the Progress Window: • For the Make Available option, the selected internal backu

Página 12 - Pathlight VX Models

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 103Working with Advanced FeaturesUse the procedures in this section to enable and disabled Pathlight VX Advanced Features, s

Página 13 - Pathlight VX Components

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 5DescriptionThis chapter describes the Pathlight VX system and its individual components.Pathlight VX OverviewThe Pathlight

Página 14 - FC Switch

104 Performing Advanced Tasks and Operations4 Configure the Advanced Feature. Both Early Tape Creation and Storage Policies require additional configu

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 105• If Storage Policies is selected: a. Decide whether you want to create an application window to suspend storage policies

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106 Performing Advanced Tasks and Operations d. Click Apply.The Progress Window appears. • If Success appears in the Progress Window: Storage Policies

Página 17 - Pathlight VX

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 1073 Click OK.The Progress Window appears.• If Success appears in the Progress Window: Archive was successfully disabled.• I

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108 Performing Advanced Tasks and OperationsManaging Storage PoliciesStorage policies is a licensed Advanced Feature of Pathlight VX that defines how

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 109• Defining Policy Parameters: Policy parameters based on user requirements for specific data sets.• # of Copies - This pa

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110 Performing Advanced Tasks and Operations1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.2 From the menu bar, select Policies→ Setup Policies.The

Página 21 - Logging On the Pathlight VX

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 111Configuring Early Tape CreationEarly Tape Creation is a way to generate a physical copy of virtual data prior to an expor

Página 22 - Logging Off the Pathlight VX

112 Performing Advanced Tasks and OperationsArchiving MediaUse the Archive Media feature to select physical media to remove from a physical (tape) lib

Página 23 - Starting Up the Pathlight VX

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 1133 In the Select Desired Operation area, select an operation to perform. • Create physical tapes - This option synchronize

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6 DescriptionFigure 1 shows a front view of the Pathlight VX, consisting of the Pathlight VX Controller (Management Server (MS), SNC, and in some conf

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114 Performing Advanced Tasks and OperationsReverting Archive MediaTo disable the Archive feature, all archive media must be reverted or brought back

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 115Pathlight VX ReportsThe Pathlight VX includes robust reporting functionality that provides information about the system’s

Página 27 - Shutting Down the Hardware

116 Pathlight VX ReportsViewing the Virtual Library Summary ReportThe Virtual Library Summary Report lists the virtual libraries configured on the Pat

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 117About the Library Drives ReportThe Library Drives Report lists drive information for the selected library. The contents o

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118 Pathlight VX ReportsAbout the Library Slots ReportThe Library Slots Report provides slot information for the selected library. The contents of thi

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 119Viewing the Virtual Drive Summary ReportThe Virtual Drive Summary Report lists the virtual drives configured on the Pathl

Página 31 - Rebooting the Pathlight VX

120 Pathlight VX ReportsReports About Physical Libraries, Drives and MediaUse the procedures in this section to view reports about physical libraries,

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 121Viewing the Physical Media ReportThe Physical Media Report lists the media currently located in the physical (tape) libra

Página 33 - Virtual Library Summary

122 Pathlight VX Reports• Used – The storage capacity that has been used on the physical media. • Free – The storage capacity that is available on the

Página 34 - System Summary

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 123Reports About System ConfigurationUse the procedure in this section to view the System Configuration Report.Viewing the S

Página 35 - System Information Buttons

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 7Pathlight VX ComponentsThe Pathlight VX contains the following components:•MS• SNC (either 1 or 2 FC blades)1• FC switch (i

Página 36 - Changing the Admin Password

124 Pathlight VX ReportsViewing the Storage Policy ReportThe Storage Policy Report lists the storage policy associated with the Pathlight VX. For each

Página 37 - Changing Network Settings

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 125Reports About System ActivityUse the procedures in this section to view reports about system activity in the Pathlight VX

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126 Pathlight VX ReportsViewing the Media Tracking ReportThe Media Tracking Report lists all media in the Pathlight VX. The report provides a state co

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 127Viewing the Offline Media ReportThe Offline Media Report lists all offline media in the Pathlight VX.1 From the menu bar,

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128 Pathlight VX ReportsViewing the Pending Activity ReportThe Pending Activity Report provides information on operations and actions pending in the P

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 129Viewing the System Backup ReportThe System Backup Report lists backups of the Pathlight VX system, saved to disk or tape.

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130 Pathlight VX Reports

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 131Monitoring the Pathlight VXUse the procedures in this chapter to monitor system activity in the Pathlight VX, such as vie

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132 Monitoring the Pathlight VXViewing Activity StatusThe Activity Status screen displays administrative alerts and informational messages about syste

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 133Checking System StatusUse this procedure to check the status of the Pathlight VX.1 Log on as a user with Administrator pr

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8 DescriptionSNCThe SNC houses the FC blades1 and serves as a connectivity point for FC hosts. ADIC’s FC blade technology enables the blades to instan

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134 Monitoring the Pathlight VXUnderstanding Service TicketsAdministrative users use the Pathlight VX User Interface to view service ticket informatio

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 135Viewing Service TicketsView Pathlight VX service tickets to view details of the System Status notification and a suggeste

Página 49 - Performing Required Actions

136 Monitoring the Pathlight VX2 Scroll through the list of service tickets, select the ticket to be viewed, and click Details.The Ticket Details scre

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 137Modifying Service TicketsUse this procedure to add information to a service ticket related to system troubleshooting and

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138 Monitoring the Pathlight VXClosing Service TicketsUse this procedure to close a service ticket.1 Modify the service ticket.Refer to Modifying Serv

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 139Troubleshooting the Pathlight VXThis chapter explains how to perform general troubleshooting on the Pathlight VX using se

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140 Troubleshooting the Pathlight VXUsing Health Checks to Troubleshoot the Pathlight VXThe Pathlight VX’s Health Check feature can be used to verify

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 1413 Do one of the following: • Perform a Health Check. Select a Health Check option from the list and click Apply.• Physica

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142 Troubleshooting the Pathlight VXGeneral Troubleshooting For many Pathlight VX problems, service tickets associate problems with specific FRUs. It

Página 56 - Renaming a Physical Library

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 143HTTP Proxy SettingsWhen using a VPN or HTTP proxy connection to access the Pathlight VX User Interface, Internet Explorer

Página 57 - Canceling a Pending Request

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 9RAID Storage DiskThe Pathlight VX uses high-speed, low-cost AX100SC (SATA) or CX300 (ATA) RAID as its storage disk. The sto

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144 Troubleshooting the Pathlight VXWorking with the Pathlight VX System StateThe Capture State feature enables you to capture various sizes of log fi

Página 59 - Creating a Virtual Library

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 1453 Select the type of the system state capture and click Apply.The Progress Window appears. • If Success appears in the Pr

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146 Troubleshooting the Pathlight VXDownloading a System StateUse the Capturing a System State feature to obtain and preserve detailed information abo

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 1474 Click Save to save the zipped file to a local or network drive.The Save As screen appears. 5 Click Save. Related topics

Página 62 - Modifying a Virtual Library

148 Troubleshooting the Pathlight VXDeleting a System StateUse this procedure to delete a system state capture.1 Click Tools→ Capture State.The Tools

Página 63 - Deleting a Virtual Library

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 149Troubleshooting System ProblemsIn most situations, a service ticket associates a Pathlight VX problem with a specific fie

Página 64 - Working with Virtual Drives

150 Troubleshooting the Pathlight VXTroubleshooting Cable ConnectionsCable problems on the Pathlight VX can be difficult to diagnose, because of the n

Página 65 - Modifying a Virtual Drive

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 151Interpreting Status LEDsActivity on the Pathlight VX and system status can be determined by observing LED activity on Pat

Página 66 - Deleting a Virtual Drive

152 Troubleshooting the Pathlight VXMS LEDsThe MS has LEDs on both the front and back panels. The following section describes general status and activ

Página 67 - Working with Virtual Media

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 153MS Front Panel—SCSI Drive Carriers LEDsEach SCSI drive carrier on the MS provides two LEDs. Figure 14 shows their locatio

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10 DescriptionFigure 7 SPS - front viewFigure 8 SPS - back viewFigure 9 DAE - front viewPhillips screw Phillips screwM4 x 8mm drill mountM4 x 8mm dril

Página 69 - Exporting Virtual Media

154 Troubleshooting the Pathlight VXMS Back Panel—Power Supply LEDs Each MS power supply provides one status LED. Figure 15 shows its location and Tab

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 155MS Back Panel—FC HBA LEDsThe FC HBA provides two status LEDs. Figure 16 shows their location and Table 9 describes their

Página 71 - Recycling Virtual Media

156 Troubleshooting the Pathlight VXMS Back Panel—Ethernet LEDs The MS provides four Ethernet ports: two on the motherboard and two on a plug-in netwo

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 157SNC LEDsEach utility module and FC blade on the SNC has three LEDs that provide general status and activity information.

Página 73 - Deleting Virtual Media

158 Troubleshooting the Pathlight VXTable 13 Utility Module LED ObservationsNoteNote the blink pattern for the problem code so you can report it to AT

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 159SNC Back Panel—FC Blade LEDsThe front panel of each FC blade provides three status LEDs and six FC activity LEDs. Figure

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160 Troubleshooting the Pathlight VXTable 15 FC Blade PWR LED Numeric Fault CodesFault Code Description Duration1 Random access memory (RAM) test fail

Página 76 - Managing FC Hosts

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 161AX100SC LEDsAX100SC activity and status can be determined by observing the LEDs on the front and back panels.AX100SC—Fron

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162 Troubleshooting the Pathlight VXAX100SC—Back Panel LEDsThe AX100SC’s power supply / cooling module provides five status LEDs. Figure 22 shows thei

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 163DPE/DAE LEDsDisk processor enclosure (DPE) and disk array enclosure (DAE) activity and status can be determined by observ

Página 79 - Modifying an FC Host

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 11Pathlight VX and Attached Physical LibrariesThe Pathlight VX may be attached to up to four physical (tape) libraries, whic

Página 80 - Removing an FC Host

164 Troubleshooting the Pathlight VXTable 18 Front Panel—DPE/DAE LED ActivityLED Color State DescriptionEnclosure faultNone OFF The enclosure is not e

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 165DPE—Back Panel Storage Processor LEDsEach DPE storage processor (SP) provides seven status LEDs on the back panel, five o

Página 82 - Managing User Accounts

166 Troubleshooting the Pathlight VXDAE—Back Panel LCC LEDs Each DAE LCC provides four status LEDs on the back panel. Figure 25 shows their location a

Página 83 - Modifying User Accounts

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 167DPE/DAE—Back Panel Power Supply/Cooling Module LEDsEach DPE/DAE’s power supply/cooling module provides three status LEDs.

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168 Troubleshooting the Pathlight VXSPS LEDsThe standby power supply (SPS) provides four status LEDs. Figure 27 shows their location and Figure 22 des

Página 85 - Deleting User Accounts

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 169FC Switch LEDsStatus LEDs appear on both the front and back panels of the FC switch.FC Switch—Front Panel LEDsThe FC swit

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170 Troubleshooting the Pathlight VXFC Switch—Back Panel LEDsThe FC switch back panel provides three status LEDs. Figure 29 shows their location and T

Página 87 - Setting Media Filters

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 171Troubleshooting Audible AlarmsAudible alarms can provide extra assistance when monitoring or troubleshooting the Pathligh

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172 Troubleshooting the Pathlight VX

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 173GlossaryAMC (ADIC Management Console)Contains client-server software. The AMC server is used to manage the storage area n

Página 90 - Setting Default Media Access

12 DescriptionDell PV 132T aLTO-1LTO-2• Verify the library settings (Volser, ASC, Mixed Media, etc.).Dell PV 136TLTO-2LTO-3• Verify the library settin

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174 GlossaryCommunity stringsStatements describing administrative relationships between SNMP agents and community members.DAE (disk array enclosure)An

Página 92 - Setting Media Access Rules

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 175Host initiatorA host bus adapter that provides the host with a Fibre Channel port capable of initiating SCSI commands at

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176 GlossaryMedia typeA format/size of media, for example, LTO or LTO2.MidplaneThe DPE component that distributes power and signals to all the enclosu

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 177SFP (small form-factor-pluggable)A hot-swappable input/output device that plugs into an Ethernet port or slot, linking th

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 179AAC power, troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149activity status, viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Página 97 - Managing Offline Media

180 Indexvirtual library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57virtual media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67deletin

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 181FC Hosts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70internal backup media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Página 99 - Removing Application Media

182 Indexbackup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142browser version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143cable . . .

Página 100 - Removing Cleaning Media

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 183deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41modifying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Página 101 - Removing Disk Extension Media

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 13Pathlight VX and an External Aggregation SwitchDepending on the type of physical library and number of physical libraries

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184 Index

Página 103 - Removing Service Media

Copyright © 2005-2006 ADICThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.This document contains proprietary informatio

Página 104 - Managing Disk Extension Media

14 DescriptionFigure 11 Aggregation Decision Path: Pathlight VX-650 (Standard Configuration)Figure 12 Aggregation Decision Path: Pathlight VX-650 (Hig

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 15Getting Started with Pathlight VXThe procedures in this chapter describe basic Pathlight VX operations, including logging

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16 Getting Started with Pathlight VX2 Open a Web browser, either Internet Explorer or Netscape.3 Log on the MS using one of these methods:• Connect a

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 17Starting Up and Shutting Down the Pathlight VXUse the procedures in this section to start up and shut down the Pathlight V

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18 Getting Started with Pathlight VX9 Turn on each DPE. • If the back panel contains power buttons, place them in the on position.• If the back panel

Página 109 - Enabling Advanced Features

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 19Shutting Down the Pathlight VXShutting down the Pathlight VX consists of two tasks:• Shutting Down the System Software and

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20 Getting Started with Pathlight VXThe Shutdown/Reboot screen appears.3 From the Shutdown/Reboot screen, select Shutdown and click Apply.The Progress

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 214 If the MS does not shut down in about 5 minutes, press the power button on the MS to power it off.Continue with Shutting

Página 112 - Disabling Advanced Features

22 Getting Started with Pathlight VX5 Turn off the SPS by placing the power button on the back panel in the off position.When you turn off the SPS, th

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 237 Turn off each DAE.• If the DAE contains a power button, turn off the DAE by placing the power buttons on the back panel

Página 114 - Managing Storage Policies

Pathlight VX User’s Guide iiiContents1 About This Guide and Pathlight VX 1Product Safety Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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24 Getting Started with Pathlight VX8 If the Pathlight VX includes an FC switch, turn off the FC switch by placing the power buttons on the front pane

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 25Rebooting the Pathlight VXRebooting the Pathlight VX power cycles the MS and SNC and then restarts the system. Rebooting t

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26 Getting Started with Pathlight VX3 Select Reboot and click Apply.A dialog box prompts you to confirm the system reboot.4 Click OK.The Progress Wind

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 27Navigating the Pathlight VX User InterfaceThis is the Home page of the Pathlight VX User Interface. The Virtual Library Su

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28 Getting Started with Pathlight VXThe Virtual Library Summary provides this information: • Libraries - Shows available virtual libraries in the Path

Página 120 - Reverting Archive Media

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 29Menu BarThe menu bar, used to navigate through the Pathlight VX User Interface, is located at the top of every page. Table

Página 121 - Pathlight VX Reports

30 Getting Started with Pathlight VXModifying Basic Settings on the Pathlight VXThis section includes procedures to modify basic settings on the Pathl

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 31Applying the Pathlight VX LicenseThe Pathlight VX license key is entered when the Pathlight VX is installed and initially

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32 Getting Started with Pathlight VX4 Click Apply. The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of setting the internal backu

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 33• Setting the Time - The time can be set manually or synchronized with NTP.• To manually set the time: a. In the Enter Tim

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iv Contents3 Getting Started with Pathlight VX 15Logging On and Logging Off the Pathlight VX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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34 Getting Started with Pathlight VXManaging Support and System NotificationsPathlight VX offers several support and system notifications that alert r

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 353 Enter valid values in the fields on the Setup - E-mail Configuration screen and click Apply. The Progress Window appears

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36 Getting Started with Pathlight VX4 Click Modify. The Modify System Email Notification screen appears.5 In the New Settings column, select Enabled a

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 37Disabling the Support NotificationWhen disabled, the Pathlight VX Support Notification feature will not send an e-mail to

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38 Getting Started with Pathlight VXCreating a System NotificationThe Pathlight VX System Notification feature sends e-mail to the designated recipien

Página 131 - Reports About System Activity

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 395 Click Apply.The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the system notification.• If Succes

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40 Getting Started with Pathlight VXModifying a System NotificationThe System Notification feature sends an e-mail to a designated recipient with info

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 41Deleting a System NotificationThe System Notification feature sends a message through e-mail to a designated recipient wit

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42 Getting Started with Pathlight VX

Página 135 - Viewing the User Login Report

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 43Performing Basic Tasks and OperationsUse this procedures in this chapter to perform basic tasks and operations in the Path

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide v5 Performing Advanced Tasks and Operations 81Managing Media in the Pathlight VX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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44 Performing Basic Tasks and OperationsRequired Action ProcedureUnknown media in the system, indicate media pool is the requested action: This action

Página 138 - Viewing Activity Status

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 45Required Action ProcedureUnknown media in the system, indicate media pool is the requested action: e. In the Select Export

Página 139 - Checking System Status

46 Performing Basic Tasks and OperationsUnknown media in the system, indicate media pool is the requested action: • To cancel the media import into th

Página 140 - Understanding Service Tickets

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 47Archived media returned, indicate resolution is the requested action: This action appears when previously archived physica

Página 141 - Viewing Service Tickets

48 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations3 Click Cancel to close the window. Required Action ProcedureAn export has been requested for an archived medi

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 49Changing Library Modes (Online and Offline)In the Pathlight VX, you can change the operating modes of virtual and physical

Página 143 - Modifying Service Tickets

50 Performing Basic Tasks and OperationsChanging Physical Library ModesYou must take a physical library offline in these situations:• Before removing

Página 144 - Closing Service Tickets

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 513 Enter the new name of the physical library and click Apply. The Progress Window appears, which contains information on t

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52 Performing Basic Tasks and OperationsWorking with Virtual Libraries, Drives, and MediaThe Pathlight VX presents a virtual library, drives, and medi

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 53Working with Virtual LibrariesPathlight VX supports up to 32 virtual libraries in the Pathlight VX. The maximum number of

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vi Contents7 Monitoring the Pathlight VX 131Viewing Activity Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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54 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations• Select Type – The library type. Supported virtual libraries are: Pathlight VX, Scalar 100, Scalar 1000, Scal

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 555 Click Close to close the Progress Window.The Setup - Virtual Library screen appears, which includes the name and type of

Página 150 - Capturing a System State

56 Performing Basic Tasks and OperationsModifying a Virtual LibraryOnce a virtual library is created, you can modify these parameters: library name, l

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 57Deleting a Virtual LibraryTo delete a virtual library, you must first export all media from the library and then delete th

Página 152 - Downloading a System State

58 Performing Basic Tasks and OperationsWorking with Virtual DrivesIn the Pathlight VX, virtual drives are located in virtual libraries. The total num

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 595 Click Close to close the Progress Window.After the Progress Window closes, the Setup - Virtual Drive(s) screen appears a

Página 154 - Deleting a System State

60 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations7 Click OK.The Setup - Host Access screen appears.8 Map the modified virtual drive to a LUN. For detailed step

Página 155 - Troubleshooting Power Issues

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 61Working with Virtual MediaThe total number of virtual media that can be created across all virtual libraries is determined

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62 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations3 Define the parameters and click Apply.The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status

Página 157 - Interpreting Status LEDs

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 63Exporting Virtual MediaIf data is stored on virtual media and the media is exported from the Pathlight VX, then the system

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 1About This Guide and Pathlight VXThis guide contains information and instructions necessary for the normal operation and ma

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64 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations3 Select media to export. Do one of the following: • Select one or more virtual media to export by checking th

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 65Recycling Virtual MediaRecycling virtual media resets to the beginning of the selected media, enabling it to be re-used in

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66 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations3 Do one of the following:• Select the virtual media you want to recycle by checking the box next to the media

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 67Deleting Virtual MediaTo delete virtual media, you must first export it from the Pathlight VX. For more information on thi

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68 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations5 Click OK to delete the media.The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the vi

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 69Setting Virtual Media AttributesUse this procedure to set (toggle) the Write Protect attribute on virtual media. When Writ

Página 165 - SNC Back Panel—FC Blade LEDs

70 Performing Basic Tasks and OperationsManaging FC HostsBackup operations on the Pathlight VX are run on a backup application that is accessible thro

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 714 Select an FC Host to configure and click Configure.The Configure Host - Host Name screen appears, where Host Name is the

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72 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations• Clear all mapped LUNs: a. Click UnMap All at the lower-right of the page.A confirmation message indicates t

Página 168 - AX100SC—Back Panel LEDs

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 73Modifying an FC HostUse this procedure to modify the name, type or WWN of an FC Host.1 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Ho

Página 169 - DPE/DAE LEDs

2 About This Guide and Pathlight VXPrecautionsTo ensure system safeguards are met, observe the rules presented in this section.Managing the System• Re

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74 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations5 Modify the name, type and/or the WWN of an FC Host.6 Click Apply. The Progress Window appears, which contain

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 75This screen lists the FC Hosts that are associated with the FC blades (SNC) in the Pathlight VX.3 Select an FC Host and cl

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76 Performing Basic Tasks and OperationsManaging User AccountsThe procedures in the section describe how to create, modify, and delete Pathlight VX us

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 776 Click Finish.The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the user account being created. •

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78 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations5 Modify the user account as necessary. • Enter Password - The new user password. • Confirm Password - The new

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 79Deleting User AccountsUse this procedure to delete Pathlight VX user accounts.1 Log on as a user with Administrator privil

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80 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 81Performing Advanced Tasks and OperationsUse this procedures in this chapter to perform advanced tasks and operations in th

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82 Performing Advanced Tasks and Operations1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.2 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Media Filters. The Setu

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 83Setting the Default Export RuleThe default export rule specifies the destination for virtual media when it is exported fro

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 3Product Model NumberThe Pathlight VX models are as follows: Pathlight VX-450 and Pathlight VX-650.Explanation of Symbols an

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84 Performing Advanced Tasks and OperationsSetting Default Media AccessDefault media access defines how physical media exported from the Pathlight VX

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 854 Click Apply. The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the default media access state being changed. •

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86 Performing Advanced Tasks and OperationsSetting Media Access RulesMedia access rules define how physical media exported from the Pathlight VX will

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 87• Narrow the media list: a. In the Apply Filter field, enter barcodes, barcode ranges, wildcards(*) or any combination of

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88 Performing Advanced Tasks and OperationsMoving Media Within a Virtual LibraryUse this procedure to move virtual media to an empty drive or storage

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 896 Click Apply.You are prompted that after the move operation is complete, use the Pathlight VX backup application to audit

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90 Performing Advanced Tasks and OperationsReassigning Physical Media to the Unknown Media PoolUse this procedure to change (reassign) selected physic

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 91Managing Offline MediaAfter virtual media is taken offline and exported to a storage slot in the physical library as offli

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92 Performing Advanced Tasks and Operations7 Click Apply. The Progress Window appears. • If Success appears in the Progress Window: • For the Export o

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Pathlight VX User’s Guide 93Removing Media from the Pathlight VXUse the procedures in this section to remove different types of media from the Pathlig

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