Scalar i6000 System

This window provides information about the company or organization to which the library belongs and the person who has responsibilities for the library. This contact information is used for product registration and event ticket notification when Quantum needs to contact the person responsible for the library.

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

2. In the Operations panel, click Contact. The Contact window contains the following:

   Contact Name	Complete these fields with the appropriate information. Note: The Company Name field supports up to 254 characters. This field does not support the use of apostrophes.
   Company Name
   Phone Number
   E-mail Address
   System Description	The contact person may be a contact on more than one system. The system description allows the contact person to know to which system the notification pertains.

3. Click Apply to save your settings.

4. Click Close to exit the window.

This window allows you to set up email server configuration settings so the library can send notifications for RAS ticket and reporting purposes. It also allows you to test your e-mail settings.

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

2. In the Operations panel, click E-mail.

   

   Item	Description	Action
   Activate E-Mail Service	Allows you to enter library email information. Activates and deactivates the library E-mail service.	Select the check box to activate email service. Deselect the check box to deactivate email service.
   SMTP Server	SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. An SMTP server sends and receives emails.	Enter the IP address or DNS name of the SMTP server. To use DNS, it must be setup. See DNS Settings for details.
   Library E-Mail Address	This is the email address that will send out email notifications.	Enter the email address assigned to the library. Note: Do not use underscores (_) in the library email address.
   Enable TLS	Transport Layer Security. Encrypts email traffic from server to server.	Select the check box to enable TLS.
   Account Authentication	If the SMTP server requires authentication, you will need to provide a user name and password.	Select the check box to enable authentication. Deselect the check box to disable authentication.
   User Account	User name for the library email account.	Enter text.
   Password	Password for the library email account.	Enter text.
   Save Settings	It is recommended to test your settings prior to saving and closing the window.	Select the radio button and click Apply.
   Test Settings	Allows you to ensure the library email is working properly.	Select the radio button to test.
   Recipient Address	Enter the email address of the account you want to use to test.	Click Apply. If the test is not successful, you will have to change your settings.

3. After you have saved your settings, click Close to exit the window.

This window allows you to send the library system logging to another server.

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

2. In the Operations panel, click E-mail.

   

   Item	Description	Action
   Enable Remote Logging	Allows you to send system logging to a defined server.	Select the check box to enable remote system logging. Deselect the check box to disable remote system logging.
   Syslog Server	Allows you to enter the IP address or DNS of the remote logging server. Note: Up to 10 syslog servers can be added.	Enter the IPv4 address, IPv6 address, or DNS name of the remote server. To use DNS, it must be setup. See DNS Settings for details.
   Port	Defines the server port to be used for remote logging. Port Information Default assigned port number is 514. Any port number from 1 - 64000 is supported. For TCP ports, port number 0 is reserved and cannot be used. For UDP ports, the source port is optional. A value of 0 indicates no port.	Enter the port number.
   Transport	Defines the server transport layer to be used.	Select TCP Transmission Control Protocol or UDP User Datagram Protocol.
   Save/Test Settings	Allows server settings to be tested and saved.	Select Test Settings to test the connection from the library to the remote server. Select Save Settings to save the library/remote server connection settings.

3. Click Apply to save your setting.

4. Click Close to exit the window.

This window allows you to configure date and time settings for your library, either by using NTP or defining them yourself.

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

2. In the Operations panel, click Date/Time.

   

   Item	Description	Action
   Use NTP	NTP – Network Time Protocol NTP allows you to synchronize the library clock over a network to NTP. When you select this check box, a list of server fields appears, which allows you to enter the IP or URI address of up to five NTP servers.	Select this check box. For details on setting up NTP servers, see Setup Date and Time. To disable NTP, deselect the check box.
   12/24 Hour Clock	Displays the time in standard (12 hr) or military/European (24 hr) format.	Select the desired radio button.
   Time Zone	Allows you to select the time zone where the library resides.	Select a value from the drop-down menu.
   Date	Allows you to manually select the current date. Available if you don't use NTP.	Click the Calendar icon and use the arrows to navigate to the correct month. Then select the desired day.
   Hour	Allows you to manually select the current hour.	Use the arrow buttons to specify the hour.
   Minute	Allows you to manually select the current minute.	Use the arrow buttons to specify the desired minute.

3. Click Apply to save your settings.

4. Click Close to exit the window.

The Settings feature allows you to configure optional components for your library. These include aisle lights and a webcam.

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

2. In the Operations panel, click Settings.

   

   Item	Description	Action
   Aisle Lights	Lists values to determine when the lights are switched off when the library is not being used and sits idle. Values include: Off 30 mins 60 mins	Select a value from the drop-down menu.
   WebCam IP	Accepts a valid IPv4 address only to allow webcam interface monitoring. The library uses the webcam to determine when the aisle lights may need to be switched on.	Enter the IP address associated with the webcam.

3. Click Apply to save your settings.

4. Click Close to exit the window.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a light-weight protocol designed for remote management and monitoring of networked devices. The library provides SNMP support for library status monitoring purposes (such as GET operations) but not for configuration purposes (such as SET operations).

This window lets you set the protocol, security and access configuration.

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

2. In the Operations panel, click SNMP.

   

   Item	Description	Action
   Enable SNMP Support	Allows you to activate SNMP.	Select the check box to enable SNMP. Deselect the check box to disable SNMP.
   Enable SNMP v3	Allows you to use SNMP v3 which provides security with authentication and privacy. Passwords are required with this feature. Note: The Scalar i6000 library supports MD5 authentication only.	Automatically on when SNMP is enabled.
   Enable SNMP v1/v2	Allows you to use SNMP version 1 and 2 in addition to version 3.	Select this check box to enable SNMP v1/v2 protocol. Deselect to disable v1/v2 protocol.
   Community String	This is sent along with each SNMP Get-Request and allows (or denies) access to a router's or other device's statistics. If the community string is correct, the device responds with the requested information.	Enter the desired content.

3. Click Apply to save your settings.

4. Click Close to exit the window.

A library firmware upgrade involves two different actions: uploading the firmware and installing the firmware. On the window, you can view the current version of installed firmware and install a manually uploaded version, or install the latest released firmware version, which is available through the Quantum website. This allows you to upload the library firmware and install when convenient.

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

2. In the Operations panel, click Library Firmware.

   

   

   Item	Description	Action
   Install Version	Displays the version of firmware currently running on the library.	Information only.
   Last Install	Displays the date and time of the last library firmware install.	Information only.
   Uploaded Version	Most recent version that you manually uploaded, or that you received from Quantum	Information only.
   Rollback Version	The previous library firmware version that is stored on the library controller blade	Information only.
   Upload Firmware Image - Library Upload	Firmware from Local Computer -allows you to upload library firmware from a location on your local computer that you specify.	Select the radio button. Select Browse to search for the firmware on your local computer. Click Apply to begin the firmware upload.
   Upload Firmware Image - Computer Download	Firmware from Quantum Website - allows you to download library firmware to a location that you specify.	Select the radio button and click Apply to begin the download.
   Install firmware image	Provides two options for installing library firmware: Install uploaded version - this is a version that you manually uploaded, or that you received from Quantum Rollback to version - allows you to return to a previous library firmware version that is stored on the library controller blade Caution: Performing a library firmware rollback returns the library to a previous configuration. This may affect the current library configuration. Re-install current version - allows you to re-install the last firmware package you uploaded and installed.	Select the desired radio button. Click Apply to begin installing library firmware. You can monitor the progress of the installation. When installation is complete, a confirmation box displays.

3. Click Close to exit the window.

Uploading drive firmware is the first step to updating your drive(s). From this window you can upload or remove tape drive firmware. The library will display up to the last three (3) versions of drive firmware for each active drive type available in your library.

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

2. In the Operations panel, click Drive Firmware.

   

   Item	Description	Action
   Upload Firmware	Allows you to select the version of drive firmware you want to install from a local host.	Select this radio button. Click Browse to navigate to the desired drive firmware version you want to install. Click Apply.
   Remove Firmware	Allows you to remove versions of drive firmware previously uploaded.	Select this radio button. Click the check box next to the version(s) of the drive firmware you want to remove. Click Apply.

3. Click Close to exit the window.

The Plug-in feature allows an administrator or service user to add or remove the StorNext plug-in software bundle to/from the library controller. Plugin

A list below the Remove radio button displays a list of all currently added application plug-ins. The list contains a check box, Name, Last Installation, and Version columns. This list is to help administrators know if they have the latest version and when the plug-in was installed so they can keep them up-to-date.

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

2. In the Operations panel, click Plug-in.

   

   Item	Description	Action
   Upload	Allows you to add the StorNext plug-in to your library. Selecting this radio button activates the Browse button to upload the application plug-in.	Select this radio button to add an application plug-in to your library.
   Application Interface	Allows you to navigate to where the StorNext plug-in is located.	Select Browse to locate the application plug-in. Once selected, click Apply. The application will be listed.
   Remove	Allows you to delete the StorNext plug-in from your library. All currently installed plug-ins are listed in the area below the radio button.	Select this radio button and then the check box next to a plug-in from the list. Click Apply to delete the plug-in from your library.

3. Click Close to exit the window.

The library supports an SNMP Management Information Base (MIB) that can be used to integrate the library with commercial SNMP management applications. The MIB can be queried to obtain the status of the library and many of its individual components. Administrators can download the SNMP MIB from the library. The MIB can then be installed on an SNMP external management application.

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

2. In the Operations panel, click MIB Retrieval.

   

   Item	Description	Action
   Save	Allows you to save a MIB file to an external storage site.	Select this radio button and click Apply. The file is downloaded by your browser. Save the file to its desired location.
   Send	Allows you to send the MIB file to one or more email addresses.	Select this radio button, enter one or more email addresses, and click Apply. Use a semicolon to separate email addresses.

3. Click Close to exit the window.

The library allows you to upload a local copy of help in instances where you don't have access to the Internet.

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

2. In the Operations panel, click Help Upload.

   

   Item	Description	Action
   Use Local Help	Allows you to use an uploaded version of online help.	Select the check box to enable local help. Deselect the check box next disable local help.
   Current Version	Displays the version of the uploaded help currently being used.	Information only.
   User Specified Online Help Bundle	Allows you to navigate to the help bundle you want to upload.	Click Browse and navigate to the location of the help bundle you want to upload.

3. Click Apply to save your settings.

4. Click Close to exit the window.

Scalar i6000 systems have the ability to back up dynamic and static library system data, backup system configurations, and load firmware via USB thumb drive.

Note: USB library backup requires a USB thumb drive with minimum 8 GB storage capacity.

Enabling the USB drive allows backup operations of static and dynamic library data to occur on the USB drive.

Note: If the USB drive is not already paired with the library and the drive contains any stored data, the drive must first be erased before being enabled.

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

2. In the Operations panel, click USB Drive Management - Enable.

   

3. Click Apply.

Disabling the USB drive will disable automatic backup operations of static and dynamic data for permanent, physical removal of the USB drive.

Existing data on the USB drive will not be removed and remain available for access by an external device.

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

2. In the Operations panel, click USB Drive Management - Disable.

   

3. Click Apply.

Erasing the USB drive will remove all backed up library data from the USB drive. All data on the USB drive will be erased and prevent further access to any previously stored data.

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.
2. In the Operations panel, click USB Drive Management - Erase.
3. Click Apply.

Pausing the USB drive will suspend automatic backup operations of static and dynamic library data to allow for temporary removal of the USB drive.

Backup operations will be suspended for up to 24 hours or until the Resume button is pressed.

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.
2. In the Operations panel, click USB Drive Management - Pause.
3. Click Apply.

Resuming the USB drive will re-activate previously paused backup operations of static and dynamic library data to the USB drive. The previously configured USB drive will need to be physically attached to allow for continued, uninterrupted backup operation.

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

2. In the Operations panel, click USB Drive Management - Resume.

   

3. Click Apply.

Ejecting the USB drive will prepare the drive for physical removal. Data will be flushed to the USB drive and the drive file system will be unmounted, preventing further access to any previously stored data.

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

2. In the Operations panel, click USB Drive Management - Eject.

   

3. Click Apply.

A CSR (Certificate Signing Request) is a block of encoded text that is given to a Certificate Authority (CA). This allows for the creation of a signed SSL certificate that provides authenticated secure communication.

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

2. In the Operations panel, click Generate CSR.

   

   Item	Description	Action
   Key Length	Allows you to select the number of bits in your encryption key: 1024 2048 4096 Note: The more bits, the more secure the key. However, higher encryption calls for more computing power to process the key when accessing the library.	Select a value from the drop-down menu.
   Digest Algorithm	Allows you to select the algorithm that will be used to decode the certificate encryption when a request comes in to access the library. Values include: sha1 sha256 sha512	Select a value from the drop-down menu.
   Common Name (DNS Name)	The fully qualified domain name of your server or the address you enter in a web browser to access your site.	Enter a value.
   Country Code	These optional fields allow you to add more details to the certificate and where it is used. If you have multiple certificates, these details can help you keep track of which certificate is used where.	Complete the fields as necessary.
   State/Province
   Locality
   Organization
   Organization Unit
   E-Mail Address
   Subject Alternative Name (SAN)	Allows you to specify additional host names.	Click on the + icon to enter an alternative name.
   Signing Data Request	This is the encrypted certificate that is generated based on information in the Signing Request Parameters. This information is sent to a certificate authority for authorization.	No action required.
   Display and Save	Creates a file that can be sent off to a Certificate Authority.	Select the check box.

3. Click Apply to save your settings.

4. Click Close to exit the window.

This window allows an administrator to install or replace a signed SSL certificate (.pem) on the library system.

Note: The SSL certificate (.pem) is used to secure library communications. It is not used for data encryption or LDAP. For information on data encryption, refer to Scalar i6000 Encryption).

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.

2. In the Operations panel, click Load Certificate.

   

   Item	Description	Action
   Certificate Selection	Allows you to select the way you want to add certificates: Load Certificate Bundle - add multiple certificates at one time (currently not available) Load Signed CSR Certificate - add a single certificate	Select the radio button. Click Browse to navigate to the bundle or single certificate to add.
   Certificate Installation Summary	Lists all currently installed and active certificates for your library.	No action required.

3. Click Apply to save your settings.

4. Click Close to exit the window.

Your library has many configurable items, such as tape drive IDs, partitions, user accounts, Import/Export (I/E) slots, and cleaning slots. The Save/Restore window allows you to save your library's configuration and then restore the library’s firmware and configurable items to a previous state in the event of a hardware failure or firmware upgrade.

Click Close to exit the window.