Entry Level Media Manager Installation and User s Guide

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1 Entry Level Media Manager Installation and User s Guide Abstract This guide describes how to install and use the Entry Level Media Manager (ELMM) software. This guide is written for anyone who installs or uses ELMM. Product Version N.A. Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs) This publication supports J06.14 and all subsequent J-series RVUs and H06.25 and all subsequent H-series RVUs until otherwise indicated by its replacement publication. Part Number Published August 2012

2 Document History Part Number Product Version Published N.A. August 2012

3 Entry Level Media Manager Installation and User s Guide Glossary Index Examples Figures Tables 1. Overview and System Requirements for Entry Level Media Manager (ELMM) Product Overview 1-1 ELMM Connection Configuration Overview 1-2 HP NonStop NS-Series Servers 1-2 HP NonStop Blade Systems 1-2 System Requirements 1-3 Workstation Hardware and Software Requirements 1-3 System Software Requirements Entry Level Media Manager Software Installation for the NonStop Server Installation of the ELMM Server 2-1 Overview of the Installation Process 2-1 Installing the Software 2-1 Transferring Files via FTP Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System 3-2 Configuration Options 3-3 Testing Communication Between the NonStop Server and the ACL 3-14 Running the Server Processes on the NonStop System 3-15 Verifying the Host Port Number 3-17 Stopping the Processes on the NonStop System Configuring the Server ELMM GUI Configuring the Server ELMM GUI 4-2 Connecting to the ACL With the ELMM Server GUI ELMM GUI Operations ELMM GUI Tabs 5-1 Main Tab 5-1 Hewlett-Packard Company i

4 Contents 6. Using the ELMM Utility Interface Program (INTFACE) Media Library Tab 5-4 Services Tab 5-8 Media Labeling Tab 5-13 Scheduler Tab 5-16 Queue Manager Tab 5-28 EMS Log Tab 5-29 ELMM Log Tab Using the ELMM Utility Interface Program (INTFACE) Overview 6-1 ELMM Utility Interface Program (INTFACE) 6-1 IMPORT Function 6-2 EXPORT Function 6-2 REPORT Function 6-4 MOUNT Function 6-8 DISMOUNT Function 6-9 CAPREPORT Function 6-9 DRIVEREPORT Function 6-10 QUEUEREPORT Function 6-10 DRIVESTATUS Function 6-11 REFRESH Function 6-11 A. Server ELMM Process Functions Index SERVER A-1 Examples Figures Figure 2-1. My Computer Icon 2-1 Figure 2-2. ELMM CD 2-2 Figure 2-3. Setup Icon 2-2 Figure 2-4. Preparing Installation 2-3 Figure 2-5. Selecting Next 2-4 Figure 2-6. Accepting License Agreement 2-5 Figure 2-7. InstallShield Wizard Customer Information 2-6 Figure 2-8. Selecting Install 2-7 Figure 2-9. Installing ELMM 2-8 Figure Selecting Finish 2-9 ii

5 Contents Figures Figure Navigating to ELMM.exe 2-10 Figure FTP Button 2-11 Figure FTP Dialog Box 2-12 Figure Open Dialog Box with Server Files 2-13 Figure FTP Dialog Box with Files Selected 2-14 Figure 3-1. Configuration Main Menu 3-2 Figure 3-2. CONFIG_DEVICE 3-3 Figure 3-3. CONFIG_DRIVE 3-4 Figure 3-4. CONFIG_HOMETERM 3-5 Figure 3-5. CONFIG_HOSTPORT# 3-6 Figure 3-6. VIEW_CONFIG 3-7 Figure 3-7. DRIVE_UP 3-8 Figure 3-8. DRIVE_DOWN 3-9 Figure 3-9. DEL_DRIVE 3-10 Figure ALTER_PASSWORD 3-11 Figure Help Menu 3-12 Figure Exit Menu 3-13 Figure RUN TPTSTR 3-14 Figure OBEY START 3-15 Figure Status of Processes on the Server 3-16 Figure Verifying that Host Port Numbers and EMS Numbers are Listening 3-17 Figure Verifying the Host Port and EMS Messaging Numbers Established 3-18 Figure OBEY STOPALL Command 3-19 Figure 4-1. ELMM Main Tab 4-2 Figure 4-2. Configure Multiple Devices Dialog Box 4-3 Figure 4-3. ELMM Main Tab - Select 4-4 Figure 4-4. Select Device 4-5 Figure 4-5. ELMM Main Tab - Device Online 4-6 Figure 5-1. Main Tab 5-2 Figure 5-2. Main Tab - Ping Utility 5-3 Figure 5-3. Media Library Tab - Legend 5-4 Figure 5-4. Media Library Tab - Panels 5-5 Figure 5-5. Media Library Tab - Cap(s) 5-6 Figure 5-6. System Information 5-7 Figure 5-7. Services Tab - Legend 5-8 Figure 5-8. Services Tab - Panels 5-10 Figure 5-9. Drive Configuration Dialog Box 5-11 iii

6 Contents Tables Tables Figure Media Labeling Tab 5-13 Figure Initializing Volume Label 5-15 Figure Scheduler Main Tab 5-16 Figure Existing Immediate Backup - File Select 5-17 Figure Existing Scheduled Backup 5-18 Figure Create Immediate Backup 5-20 Figure Set Defines - Step Figure Set Defines - Step Figure Set Defines - Step Figure Creating a Immediate Backup 5-24 Figure Create Scheduled Backup 5-25 Figure Create Scheduled Backup - Final Steps 5-26 Figure Queue Manager Tab 5-28 Figure EMS Log Tab 5-29 Figure ELMM Log Tab 5-30 Table 1-1. Supported Auto Cartridge Loader Tape Drives 1-1 iv

7 1 Overview and System Requirements for Entry Level Media Manager (ELMM) This section contains: Product Overview 1-1 ELMM Connection Configuration Overview 1-2 System Requirements 1-3 Product Overview Entry Level Media Manager (ELMM) is a product that allows auto cartridge loader (ACL) tape drives to run unattended backups and restores. It allows manual interaction with a GUI interface. It can communicate with HP NonStop NS-series servers and Blade systems via TCP/IP. With ELMM you can schedule backups and tape cartridges can be labeled. Table 1-1 shows the supported auto cartridge loader tape drives. Table 1-1. Supported Auto Cartridge Loader Tape Drives Auto Cartridge Loader Tape Drives M8701A M8702A Note. The M8701A and M8702A auto cartridge loader tape drives support the LTO-5 fibre channel tape drive. The Entry Level Media Manager software requires HP NonStop labeled tape cartridges. In addition to being labeled magnetically, each tape cartridge must have a special external label that displays the volume ID in both a standard OCR format and a bar code. 1-1

8 Overview and System Requirements for Entry Level Media Manager (ELMM) ELMM Connection Configuration Overview ELMM Connection Configuration Overview In order for the ELMM software to control an ACL, the ACL control path must be configured from a NonStop NS-series or Blade server to the ACL. The server controls the movements of the ACL s robotic cartridge shuttle. The ACL must be configured in random access mode to allow the ELMM software to run. HP NonStop NS-Series Servers The ACL control path can be configured to run on a Fibre Channel ServerNet adapter (FCSA) on a NonStop NS-series server. Example: SCF> ADD SCSI $M8701A, SENDTO STORAGE, PRIMARYLOCATION (110,2,3), PRIMARYSAC 1, PRIMARYPORTNAME E00D00F000, LUN 0 Note. LUN in SCF should be 0 for the ACL that is on Bus 0. Lun in SCF should be 2 for the ACL that is on Bus 1. HP NonStop Blade Systems NonStop Blade systems can connect to the ACL by means of a CLIM (CLuster I/O Module). Each CLIM provides access to the ACL through a Fibre Channel port. For more information on connecting devices to the CLIM, see the NonStop CLuster I/O Module (CLIM) Installation and Configuration Guide. To add the control path to the server configuration database, use the SCF ADD SCSI command. Before issuing this command, check that the device is installed properly. To add the control path: -> SCF -> ADD SCSI $M870xA, SENDTO STORAGE, BACKUPCPU 1, LUN 52, PRIMARYCPU 0, PRIMARYCLIM S > START SCSI $M870xA -> STATUS SCSI $M870xA, DETAIL 1-2

9 Overview and System Requirements for Entry Level Media Manager (ELMM) System Requirements System Requirements Workstation Hardware and Software Requirements The workstation must have this hardware and software:! Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit), Windows XP Professional, and Windows 2000! Internet Explorer 5.0 or later! Transaction Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)! 128-megabyte RAM when running Windows XP Professional! CD-ROM drive! 15-inch or larger SVGA monitor " 800 by 600 resolution (minimum) " 16 bit high color (for best picture quality) System Software Requirements The NonStop system must have this software:! J06.14 or later release (for Blade systems)! H06.25 or later release (for NS-series systems)! NonStop TCP/IP to establish a connection between the ELMM GUI, ELMM server, and ELMM clients! Subsystem Control Facility (SCF)! File Transfer Protocol (FTP) For more information, refer to the SCF Reference Manual for the Storage Subsystem. 1-3

10 Overview and System Requirements for Entry Level Media Manager (ELMM) System Software Requirements 1-4

11 2 Entry Level Media Manager Software Installation for the NonStop Server This section contains the following topics: Installation of the ELMM Server 2-1 Installation of the ELMM Server Overview of the Installation Process The installation process of Entry Level Media Manager (ELMM) consists of:! Installing the ELMM software! Transferring files via FTP! Configuring the ELMM server and the ELMM GUI to establish communication between the selected NonStop system and the ACL. In the ACL, the maximum number of LTO-5 tapes drives that can be configured using Entry Level Media Manager is 1. Installing the Software 1. Place the Entry Level Media Manager CD into the CD-ROM drive on your PC workstation. The software loads automatically. a. If the installation does not begin automatically, navigate to the ELMM CD in the CD-ROM drive by clicking on the My Computer icon on your desktop. Figure 2-1. My Computer Icon 2-1

12 Entry Level Media Manager Software Installation for the NonStop Server Installing the Software b. Click on the ELMM CD. Figure 2-2. ELMM CD c. Click on Setup.exe. See Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3. Setup Icon 2-2

13 Entry Level Media Manager Software Installation for the NonStop Server Installing the Software The software will begin to install. Figure 2-4. Preparing Installation 2-3

14 Entry Level Media Manager Software Installation for the NonStop Server Installing the Software 2. Select Next on the InstallShield Wizard. Figure 2-5. Selecting Next 2-4

15 Entry Level Media Manager Software Installation for the NonStop Server Installing the Software 3. Accept the license agreement and then click on Next. Figure 2-6. Accepting License Agreement 2-5

16 Entry Level Media Manager Software Installation for the NonStop Server Installing the Software 4. Enter all of the Customer Information, and then click Next. Figure 2-7. InstallShield Wizard Customer Information 2-6

17 Entry Level Media Manager Software Installation for the NonStop Server Installing the Software 5. Select Install on the InstallShield Wizard. Figure 2-8. Selecting Install 2-7

18 Entry Level Media Manager Software Installation for the NonStop Server Installing the Software 6. Wait for the InstallShield Wizard to complete. Figure 2-9. Installing ELMM 2-8

19 Entry Level Media Manager Software Installation for the NonStop Server Installing the Software 7. Select Finish. Figure Selecting Finish 2-9

20 Entry Level Media Manager Software Installation for the NonStop Server Transferring Files via FTP Transferring Files via FTP 1. Navigate to the ELMM.exe file, or click on the ELMM.exe shortcut on the desktop. Figure Navigating to ELMM.exe 2-10

21 Entry Level Media Manager Software Installation for the NonStop Server Transferring Files via FTP 2. On the Main tab under Utilities, click FTP. Figure 2-12 shows the Main tab with the FTP button selected in the Utilities section. Figure FTP Button 2-11

22 Entry Level Media Manager Software Installation for the NonStop Server Transferring Files via FTP The FTP dialog box appears. 3. In the Host box type the IP address of the NonStop system that is attached to the ACL. 4. In the User box type your user name. You must be a super-group user to transfer files. 5. In the Password box type the password for the user ID shown in the User box. Note. The password is case sensitive. 6. Under Host Path Name type the name of the subvolume where you want the server files. Figure FTP Dialog Box 7. Click Browse files. 2-12

23 Entry Level Media Manager Software Installation for the NonStop Server Transferring Files via FTP The Open dialog box appears. 8. Navigate to the Server directory in the Program files. (See Figure 2-14). Figure Open Dialog Box with Server Files 9. Select all of the files in the Server directory as illustrated in Figure Click Open. 2-13

24 Entry Level Media Manager Software Installation for the NonStop Server Transferring Files via FTP The FTP dialog box reappears as shown in Figure Figure FTP Dialog Box with Files Selected 11. Make sure that under Files selected, 19 files selected appears. 12. Click FTP files to begin the file transfer. 2-14

25 3 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System This section contains: Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System

26 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System 1. Type RUN CONFIG at the TACL prompt on the system where ELMM is installed. 2. Type a password and press Enter. Note. The file TSIMMSP is created after the password is entered. If you ever forget your password, purge this file and create a new password. A new TSIMMSP file will then be created. A menu scrolls up with configuration options. Figure 3-1 shows the Configuration menu. Figure 3-1. Configuration Main Menu 3-2

27 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Configuration Options Configuration Options CONFIG_DEVICE Type CONFIG_DEVICE to add or edit the Open SCSI device name and the host name for the device. Figure 3-2. CONFIG_DEVICE 3-3

28 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Configuration Options CONFIG_DRIVE Type CONFIG_DRIVE to add or edit a tape drive within the device. Figure 3-3. CONFIG_DRIVE 3-4

29 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Configuration Options CONFIG_HOMETERM Type CONFIG_HOMETERM to add or edit the name for the Home Term where messages are to be displayed. Figure 3-4. CONFIG_HOMETERM 3-5

30 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Configuration Options CONFIG_HOSTPORT# Type CONFIG_HOSTPORT# to add or edit the TCP/IP port number for the host. The number can be up to Figure 3-5. CONFIG_HOSTPORT# 3-6

31 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Configuration Options VEIW_CONFIG Type VIEW_CONFIG to view all of the configurations for the device. Figure 3-6. VIEW_CONFIG 3-7

32 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Configuration Options DRIVE_UP Type DRIVE_UP to bring a drive up in the configuration. Figure 3-7. DRIVE_UP 3-8

33 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Configuration Options DRIVE_DOWN Type DRIVE_DOWN to make a drive unavailable in the configuration. Figure 3-8. DRIVE_DOWN 3-9

34 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Configuration Options DEL_DRIVE Type DEL_DRIVE to delete a selected drive from the configuration. Figure 3-9. DEL_DRIVE 3-10

35 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Configuration Options ALTER_PASSWORD Type ALTER_PASSWORD to edit the current password to a new one. Figure ALTER_PASSWORD 3-11

36 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Configuration Options HELP Menu Type HELP to see all of the commands and their functions. Figure Help Menu 3-12

37 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Configuration Options EXIT Menu Type EXIT to exit the utility program. Figure Exit Menu 3-13

38 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Testing Communication Between the NonStop Server and the ACL Testing Communication Between the NonStop Server and the ACL Note. TPTSTR is a test to see if the ACL is communicating with the server. 1. Logon with a super group ID at the TACL prompt where ELMM is installed. 2. Volume over to the location where the Server files were transferred. 3. Type RUN TPTSTR and the SCSI name of the ACL (in this example the SCSI name is $M8701A) at the TACL prompt (See Figure 3-13). Figure RUN TPTSTR 3-14

39 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Running the Server Processes on the NonStop System Running the Server Processes on the NonStop System Once ELMM has been configured on the HP NonStop system, the server processes need to be started before connecting to the robot using the GUI. 1. At the TACL prompt, type OBEY START as shown in Figure Figure OBEY START Note. In order for the processes to start, they have to be in the correct location on the server. The correct location is where the files were transferred to using the FTP utility (see Figure 2-13 on page 2-12). To edit the location, use the EDIT tool. 3-15

40 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Running the Server Processes on the NonStop System 2. Type STATUS *, PROG <LOCATION OF ELMM>.* to see if the ELMM processes have started. Figure 3-15 shows the files and processes that are running. 3. Press Enter. Figure Status of Processes on the Server 3-16

41 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Verifying the Host Port Number Verifying the Host Port Number Verifying the Host Port and EMS Messaging Numbers are Listening Once the ELMM server processes have started and the STATUS command has determined that the appropriate files are running. Verify that the host port and the host EMS messaging port numbers are listening for a GUI connection: 1. At the TACL prompt, type SCF. 2. Type STATUS PROCESS <TCP/IP PROCESS NAME>. Figure Verifying that Host Port Numbers and EMS Numbers are Listening Host Port and EMS Messaging Number Listening 3. Type EXIT. 3-17

42 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Verifying the Host Port Number Verifying That the Host Port and EMS Messaging Numbers are Established Once the ELMM GUI is connected, verify that both of the host port and host EMS messaging port numbers are both in an established state (See Figure 3-17): 1. At the TACL prompt, type SCF. 2. Type STATUS PROCESS, <TCP/IP PROCESS NAME>. Figure Verifying the Host Port and EMS Messaging Numbers Established Host Port and EMS Messaging Number Established 3. Type EXIT. 3-18

43 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Stopping the Processes on the NonStop System Stopping the Processes on the NonStop System To stop the processes on the server, close the ELMM GUI and return to the TACL prompt. Volume over to the location where the server files are installed. Type OBEY STOP at the TACL prompt to stop the processes. A screen similar to Figure 3-18 will appear. Figure OBEY STOPALL Command Once all of the processes have been stopped, type STATUS *, PROG <LOCATION OF ELMM>.* at the TACL prompt to view all of the files again and make sure they have all stopped. If nothing has been returned, all of the processes have been stopped. If a status has returned on on the processes, the files have not been stopped. 3-19

44 Configuring the ELMM Server on the NonStop System Stopping the Processes on the NonStop System 3-20

45 4 Configuring the Server ELMM GUI This section contains: Configuring the Server ELMM GUI 4-2 Connecting to the ACL With the ELMM Server GUI

46 Configuring the Server ELMM GUI Configuring the Server ELMM GUI Configuring the Server ELMM GUI 1. Return to the ELMM GUI after the server files have started. See Figure Click Configure on the Main tab under Utilities. See Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1. ELMM Main Tab 4-2

47 Configuring the Server ELMM GUI Configuring the Server ELMM GUI The Configure Multiple Devices dialog box appears as shown in Figure 4-2. Figure 4-2. Configure Multiple Devices Dialog Box In the Configure Multiple Devices dialog box, enter the following information in the text fields:! In the IP Address box, enter the IP address of the NonStop system where the device is located.! In the Port box, enter the port number selected in the Configuration menu.! In the Device Node box, enter the name of the NonStop host system. The host system is physically attached to the device.! In the Device Name box, enter the name of the ACL. 3. Click Update. A tree control displays the system on the left hand side of the Configuration screen. 4. Click Close to return to the main screen. 4-3

48 Configuring the Server ELMM GUI Connecting to the ACL With the ELMM Server GUI Connecting to the ACL With the ELMM Server GUI 1. Under Utilities, click Select. See Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3. ELMM Main Tab - Select 4-4

49 Configuring the Server ELMM GUI Connecting to the ACL With the ELMM Server GUI The Select Device dialog box appears. 2. Select the node or device. 3. Click OK. Figure 4-4 shows the Select Device dialog box. Figure 4-4. Select Device 4. Click OK. 4-5

50 Configuring the Server ELMM GUI Connecting to the ACL With the ELMM Server GUI The Main tab shows that the device has been connected at 100%. See Figure 4-5. Figure 4-5. ELMM Main Tab - Device Online 4-6

51 5 ELMM GUI Operations This section contains: ELMM GUI Tabs 5-1 ELMM GUI Tabs Main Tab The ELMM Main tab has the ACL information on the right and has four Utilities on the bottom left of the screen. Three of the Utilities are covered in Section 2: Configure, Select, and FTP. For information on the Ping Utility, see Ping on page

52 ELMM GUI Operations Main Tab Figure 5-1. Main Tab 5-2

53 ELMM GUI Operations Main Tab At the Ping dialog box, enter the IP address of any computer on the system and click Ping. Reply lines appear in the dialog box indicating that the devices are communicating successfully. See Figure 5-2. Ping Figure 5-2. Main Tab - Ping Utility 5-3

54 ELMM GUI Operations Media Library Tab Media Library Tab The Media Library tab shown in Figure 5-3, lists all the tape cartridges that are in the ACL. These tape cartridges are listed on the left side of the property sheet, under Slot Inventory. The domain for each tape cartridge is listed also. Each tape cartridge is externally labeled with a barcode. Figure 5-3. Media Library Tab - Legend 5-4

55 ELMM GUI Operations Media Library Tab Legend Tab The Legend tab describes what each colored light represents (See Figure 5-3). Panel Tabs The Panel Tabs show the tape drive configuration. Figure 5-4. Media Library Tab - Panels To move a tape cartridge into a tape drive, click a tape label inside of the slot inventory and drag it to the drive. The ELMM GUI will also show the status of each tape drive by indicating a colored light. Refer to the legend tab to see what each colored light represents (See Figure 5-3 on page 5-4). 5-5

56 ELMM GUI Operations Media Library Tab To unload the tape cartridge, click on the tape drive and the tape cartridge will be unloaded and placed into the Slot inventory. Cap(s) Tab The Cap(s) tab shows if there is a tape cartridge inside of the mail slot. The mail slot can hold only one tape cartridge at a time. To export a tape cartridge to the CAP (mail slot), click a tape cartridge and drag it to the right of the tab. To import a tape cartridge from the CAP, click on the tape label and drag it to the Slot Inventory on the left. Figure 5-5. Media Library Tab - Cap(s) 5-6

57 ELMM GUI Operations Media Library Tab Print Click Print on the Media Library Tab and a HTML page will appear. This page is useful for obtaining system information and troubleshooting. You can print any of this information at any time by clicking the printer icon near the top of the page or accessing the print function from the File menu. Figure 5-6. System Information 5-7

58 ELMM GUI Operations Services Tab Services Tab The Services Tab allows you to perform services on your drives, including bringing tape drives in and out of service and renaming tape drives. Legend Tab The Legend tab describes what each colored light represents. See Figure 5-7. Figure 5-7. Services Tab - Legend 5-8

59 ELMM GUI Operations Services Tab Information available on the right side of the Services tab includes: Media Count Current Loaded State Library Configuration View the total number of each particular tape drive present in the ACL. View the number of drives and slots that are currently in use. View all information on the capacity of the ACL and the capacity of the CAP. 5-9

60 ELMM GUI Operations Services Tab Panel Tabs The Panel 1 tab allows you to view the status of the tape drive. Figure 5-8. Services Tab - Panels View the current status of the tape drive by looking at the legend keys to the left. To change the status/configuration of the tape drive or to rename it, click the tape drive to see the Drive Configuration Menu shown in Figure 5-9 on page

61 ELMM GUI Operations Services Tab Figure 5-9. Drive Configuration Dialog Box Under Put In Service:! In the Node box, view the name of the NonStop system that is currently hosting the drive.! In the Name box, view the current name of the drive as viewed by the host system.! In the Address box, view the address of the tape drive within the ACL. Under Rename Drive:! In the Node box, you can change the name of the NonStop system that is hosting the drive. See Renaming a Tape Drive on page 5-12.! In the Name box, you can alter the name of the drive. Under Enter Password:! In the Password box, enter the appropriate password to perform any service options. This password was configured during installation of ELMM, during View_Config. 5-11

62 ELMM GUI Operations Services Tab Under Take Out Of Services, the following information is viewable only: Node Name Address Label Media Domain Media Type Xport Domain Xport Type Xport Serial # The Drive Configuration dialog box has four options the user can use. In the bottom left of the menu the user can select to bring a tape drive in or out of service, rename a tape drive or dismount a tape cartridge. Bringing a Tape Drive In or Out of Service At the Drive configuration dialog box, Figure 5-9, follow these steps: 1. In the Password box, enter the correct password. 2. Under Choose an option, choose either In Service or Out Service. 3. The Services tab, Figure 5-8, reappears, reflecting the new status of your drive. Renaming a Tape Drive At the Drive configuration dialog box, Figure 5-9, follow these steps: 1. Under Rename drive, make the appropriate changes in the Name and/or Node box. 2. In the Password box, enter the correct password. 3. Under Choose an option, click Rename. 4. The Services tab, Figure 5-8, reappears. The drive is renamed. Dismounting a Tape From a Drive The name of the NonStop system hosting the tape drive. The name of the tape drive as viewed by the host system. The address of the tape drive within the ACL. The barcode label of a tape that is mounted in the tape drive. The domain of the media such as LTO. The specific version of media such as LTO. The manufacturer of the tape drive. The product number of the tape drive. The internal serial number of the tape drive. At the Drive configuration dialog box, Figure 5-9, follow these steps: 1. Under Choose an option, click Dismount. 2. The Services tab, Figure 5-8, reappears. The tape is dismounted and the drive status light is now green, indicating that the drive is online and empty. 5-12

63 ELMM GUI Operations Media Labeling Tab Media Labeling Tab The Media Labeling Tab allows you to label tape cartridges. See Figure Figure Media Labeling Tab 5-13

64 ELMM GUI Operations Media Labeling Tab Follow these steps to label a tape cartridge: 1. Select a tape drive to label. All media that is compatible with the selected drive will be displayed. Note. ELMM will only display a drive that is connected to the same system as this particular GUI session. 2. Select ON or OFF for Override. Selecting Override as ON will override any existing label that the tape may have. 3. Under Label Type, select ANSI, BACKUP, or TMF. 4. Under Media Inventory, select all the tape cartridges that are desired to be labeled. 5. Click Start Labeling. 6. Enter your host configured password. 5-14

65 ELMM GUI Operations Media Labeling Tab Figure 5-11 appears. Figure Initializing Volume Label View the Status of the current operation Tapes are labeled in the order they were selected 5-15

66 ELMM GUI Operations Scheduler Tab Scheduler Tab The Scheduler main tab shown in Figure 5-12 is the starting point for scheduling any type of backup. Figure Scheduler Main Tab 5-16

67 ELMM GUI Operations Scheduler Tab Existing Immediate Backup From the Scheduler main tab, follow these steps and use Figure 5-13 as an example. Figure Existing Immediate Backup - File Select 1. Select Existing Backup. 2. Under HP NonStop Disks Volumes, navigate to the file that you want to backup. When you choose a subvolume, the files within that subvolume will be displayed under Select Existing Backup File To Run. 3. Select the backup file you want to run. 4. Select Immediate. Use Figure 5-13 as an example. 5-17

68 ELMM GUI Operations Scheduler Tab 5. Click Start Backup to begin the backup. Existing Scheduled Backup From the Scheduler main tab follow these steps and use Figure 5-14 as an example. Figure Existing Scheduled Backup 1. Select Existing Backup. 2. Under HP NonStop Disks Volumes, navigate to the file that you want to backup. When you choose a subvolume, the files within that subvolume will be displayed under Select Existing Backup File To Run. 3. Select the backup file you want to run. 5-18

69 ELMM GUI Operations Scheduler Tab 4. Select Scheduled. Use Figure 5-14 as an example. 5. In the Name Backup box from the drop-down menu, select the name of the existing backup. 6. In the Cycle box from the drop-down menu, select the frequency you would like for the backup to occur. 7. In the hour box from the drop-down menu, select the time of day that you would like for the backup to occur. 8. In the Start Date box from the drop-down menu, select the initial date that you would like the backup to begin. 9. Click Start Backup. Use Figure 5-14 on page 5-18 as an example. 5-19

70 ELMM GUI Operations Scheduler Tab Create an Immediate Backup From the Scheduler main tab follow these steps and use Figure 5-15 as an example. Figure Create Immediate Backup 1. Select Create Backup. 2. Under HP NonStop Disks Volumes select the volume where you want to create the backup. 3. Select Immediate. 4. Click Set Defines and continue to Set Defines on page

71 ELMM GUI Operations Scheduler Tab Set Defines When you click Set Defines on the Scheduler tab, the Set Defines dialog box appears. Follow these steps to Set Defines and use Figure 5-16 as an example. Figure Set Defines - Step 1 1. At the Set Defines dialog box Step 1:! In the Add Define box, create a name for the define on the host system.! In the Volume box select the volumes to complete the backup.! In the Label Type box, from the drop-down menu, select the type of backup.! In the Retention Days box, choose the number of days you would like for the backup to be retained. 2. Click Next. Figure 5-17 appears, indicating that you are now on Step

72 ELMM GUI Operations Scheduler Tab Figure Set Defines - Step 2 1. At the Set Backup Script dialog box Step 2:! In the Process Name box, it is recommended to leave the default value, but you can alter the Process Name if necessary.! In the Terminal Name box, it is recommended to leave the default value.! In the Output Name box, it is recommended to leave the default value.! In the Block Size box, from the drop-down menu, it is recommended to leave the default value. 2. Click Next. 5-22

73 ELMM GUI Operations Scheduler Tab Figure 5-18 appears, indicating that you are on Step 3. Figure Set Defines - Step 3 At the Created Backup Script dialog box Step 3:! Review your backup script information and make sure that it is correct. You can also alter the script to perform any functions that are not able to be performed through the GUI, such as TAPE_CATALOG. 5. Click Finish. 6. When the Scheduler tab reappears, if you are Creating an Immediate backup, click Start Backup (See Figure 5-19). If you are Creating a Scheduled Backup, continue to Step 6 of Create a Scheduled Backup. 5-23

74 ELMM GUI Operations Scheduler Tab Figure Creating a Immediate Backup 5-24

75 ELMM GUI Operations Scheduler Tab Create a Scheduled Backup From the Scheduler main tab follow these steps and use Figure 5-20 as an example. Figure Create Scheduled Backup 1. Select Create Backup. 2. Under HP NonStop Disks Volumes, select the volume where you want to create the backup. 3. Select Scheduled. 4. In the Name Backup box, select a name for your backup. Use Figure 5-20 as an example. 5-25

76 ELMM GUI Operations Scheduler Tab 5. Click Set Defines and continue to Set Defines on page After you have Set Defines, the Scheduler main tab reappears. Continue following these steps, using Figure 5-21 as an example. Figure Create Scheduled Backup - Final Steps 7. In the Name Backup box, be sure that you selected the correct backup name. 8. In the Cycle box, from the drop-down menu, select the frequency you would like for the backup to occur. 9. In the hour box, from the drop-down menu, select the time of day that you would like for the backup to occur. 5-26

77 ELMM GUI Operations Scheduler Tab 10. In the Start Date box, from the drop-down menu, select the initial date that you would like the backup to begin. 11. Click Start Backup. Use Figure 5-21 as an example. Edit a Backup From the Scheduler main tab follow these steps. 1. Select Edit Backup. Note. you can only edit a scheduled backup. 2. Select Scheduled. 3. In the Name Backup box, from the drop-down menu, select a scheduled backup to edit. At this point, you can edit the backup as you see fit. From the drop-down menus, you can change the Cycle, Hour, and/or the Start Date. You can also delete the backup entirely by clicking Delete Backup. 4. Make the appropriate changes and click Start Backup. 5-27

78 ELMM GUI Operations Queue Manager Tab Queue Manager Tab The Queue Manager tab displays all the tape labels that have been active. You can delete a selected item or all items. Figure 5-22 is a picture of the Queue Manager tab. Figure Queue Manager Tab To delete an item select that item and click Delete Item. When Delete All is selected all the items are deleted. 5-28

79 ELMM GUI Operations EMS Log Tab EMS Log Tab The EMS Log is an Event Messaging Service of the NonStop system. It shows the date and time that each event takes place. See Figure Figure EMS Log Tab You can save the EMS Log by giving it a file name and clicking save. Also, you can save the EMS log as a text file to view later. 5-29

80 ELMM GUI Operations ELMM Log Tab ELMM Log Tab The ELMM Log tab displays the events occurring within ELMM. It shows the date and time the event took place. You can save the ELMM log as a text file to view later (see Figure 5-24). Figure ELMM Log Tab 5-30

81 6 Using the ELMM Utility Interface Program (INTFACE) This section covers: Overview 6-1 ELMM Utility Interface Program (INTFACE) 6-1 Overview A NonStop EMS subsystem for such purposes is provided. In this regard, a subsystem process name has been assigned to licensed users and will in turn filter (EMS filter) for messages from that subsystem. Unrecognized subsystems will have their messages rejected. A given third party will structure interprocess messages to this subsystem as described below. ELMM Utility Interface Program (INTFACE) This utility program enables batch jobs to export tape cartridges and allows scratching of tape cartridges in DSM/TC. The program, by default, will be shipped with the name INTFACE. It will run the same way and the syntax will be the same on both a server system and a client system. It must be run as a named process. If you prefer, you can move the utility program to $SYSTEM.SYSTEM. The syntax will not change with regard to the parameters. You might find it easier to just keep the program in the ELMM ISV location called INTFACE when you call in for support. 6-1

82 Using the ELMM Utility Interface Program (INTFACE) IMPORT Function IMPORT Function The IMPORT function of the utility program will allow the importing of all tape cartridges in the CAP of the ACL connected to the NonStop system. It reports an error if the import does not occur. Syntax: Run <ELMM ISV>.INTFACE/NAME/ IMPORT <tape number or ALL> <ELMM ISV location> Examples: Run $SYSTEM.ELMM.INTFACE/NAME/ IMPORT $SYSTEM.ELMM IMPORT is the function is the tape number. $SYSTEM.ELMM is the NonStop server location of the ELMM software. It can be any valid $volume.subvolume. Run $SYSTEM.ELMM.INTFACE/NAME/ IMPORT ALL IMPORT ALL is the function. (ELMM ISV location was not specified as an argument, therefore it will use default location. Default location must be the location of the ELMM server files. This rule is for all commands). EXPORT Function The EXPORT function of the utility program allows the export of one tape cartridge to the CAP of the ACL connected to the NonStop system. It reports an error if the export does not occur. Syntax: Run <ELMM ISV>.INTFACE/NAME/ EXPORT <tape number> <ELMM ISV location> Example: Run $SYSTEM.ELMM.INTFACE/NAME/ EXPORT $SYSTEM.ELMM EXPORT is the function is the tape number. $SYSTEM.ELMM is on the NonStop server location of the ELMM software. It can be any valid $volume.subvolume. This function can be embedded in a TACL routine. The routine could pull tape numbers from a spooler report or the DSM/TC database and then loop through executing the utility function for every tape cartridge. This would fully automate your backups. When the backup was complete, the remainder of the backup TACL routine could then export the tape cartridges used to the ACL. 6-2

83 Using the ELMM Utility Interface Program (INTFACE) EXPORT Function You can use this TACL routine.?tacl routine == == This TACL routine is an example that can be used to EXPORT tapes from a tape == library to the CAP using the ELMM UTILITY with the EXPORT function. Variables in == BOLD have to be changed for your environment. == == Usage for the ELMM UTILITY EXPORT function: == The given parameters are needed. == Run <ELMM ISV>.INTFACE EXPORT <tape number> <ELMM ISV location> == =============================================================== #frame == == Create the variables #push tape^number == variable contains a tape number #push ^status == variable for checking status of EXPORT #push elmm^loc == ELMM location $vol.subvol on NonStop == == Set the location of the ELMM ISV #set elmm^loc $<vol>.<subvolume> == == You can put this part in a loop and then loop through using different == tape numbers and inserting a new tape number in the command == each time it runs == Run [elmm^loc].intface/outv ^status/ EXPORT [tape^number] [elmm^loc] == == Checks status of EXPORT command [#if [#charfind ^status 1 Error] then 6-3

84 Using the ELMM Utility Interface Program (INTFACE) REPORT Function #output Bad Status - [^status] ] == endif #set ^status #unframe REPORT Function The REPORT function of the utility program allows you to create a report on disk of the ACL contents. It reports only tape cartridges in valid slots, not in the CAP or in a tape drive. Syntax: Run <ELMM ISV>.INTFACE/NAME/ REPORT <qualified output file or SCREEN> <ELMM ISV location> Examples: Run $SYSTEM.ELMM.INTFACE /NAME/ REPORT $SYSTEM.OUTPUT.TAPELIST $SYSTEM.ELMM Run $SYSTEM.ELMM.INTFACE /NAME/ REPORT SCREEN $SYSTEM.ELMM REPORT is the function $SYSTEM.OUTPUT.TAPELIST is the output file. This can be any valid fully qualified filename. SCREEN is the output location. Will display data to screen. $SYSTEM.ELMM is the NonStop System location of the ELMM software. This can be any valid NonStop System $volume.subvolume. This function could be embedded in a TACL routine to set tape status in DSM/TC to scratch. The problem: DSM/TC does not understand tape libraries. It assumes any tape cartridge with a status of SCRATCH is a valid tape cartridge to be called up on a tape drive. If that tape cartridge is not in the ACL, there will be a problem with that tapemount. The Solution: DSM/TC does allow for an intermediate state called RELEASED. What this will allow is for tape cartridges, once expired, to not go directly to SCRATCH. They go into this intermediate state. DSM/TC will NOT call these up for use until they are in scratch status. Keep only the SCRATCH tape cartridges in the ACL and other tape cartridges in RELEASED state in outside tape racks. Enter RELEASED tape cartridges into the ACL and then set them to scratch. Use the ELMM utility program. 1. Create a list of tape cartridges to enter, based on your company's requirements. 2. The operator pulls the tape cartridges. 6-4

85 Using the ELMM Utility Interface Program (INTFACE) REPORT Function 3. The operator imports them into the ACL with the GUI. 4. Now the ELMM utility REPORT function can be invoked in a TACL routine to create an ACL inventory file on disk. This can be done immediately or scheduled for a certain time of day using a batch scheduler such as Netbatch. 5. The TACL routine uses the inventory output file to check each tape cartridge against the DSM/TC database. If the status of the tape cartridge is RELEASED, the routine sets the status to SCRATCH in the DSM/TC database. This is a sample TACL routine to perform the task of scratching tape cartridges:?tacl routine == == This TACL routine will be used to set tape volumes in MEDIACOM from a == RELEASED state to a SCRATCH state if they are filed in an ACL. It == does nothing to a tape status that is not RELEASED state or not in catalog. Variables == in BOLD have to be changed for your environment. == == Usage: Create a list of RELEASED tape cartridges, have your operator enter (IMPORT) == as many RELEASED tape cartridges into the ACL as needed, once all the tape cartridges that == are to be entered have been filed into the slots by the robot, run this TACL == routine. == == RUN <$vol.svol>.scratch == == It uses the ELMM utility to report on tape cartridges filed in the ACL slots == Parameters shown are needed. == Run <ELMM ISV location>.intface REPORT <filename> <ELMM ISV location> == =============================================================== #frame == == Create the variables needed by the routine 6-5

86 Using the ELMM Utility Interface Program (INTFACE) REPORT Function #push library^out == variable for naming REPORT output diskfile #push media_status == output variable for mediacom #push media_in == input variable to mediacom #push tape_list == variable to contain REPORT diskfile used in FILETOVAR #push tapevol == tape cartridge number extracted from tape_list variable in loop #push line == output variable from VFIND to find tape cartridge in DSM/TC #push elmm^loc == NonStop server location of ELMM ISV $<vol>.<subvol> #push ^status == variable to check status of report function #push ^pool == DSM/TC pool name. Can be a '*' if you want all pools == == Set the ELMM $vol.svol #set elmm^loc <$vol>.<subvol> == == Name of the inventory outfile. It will be re-created every time #set library^out <$vol>.<subvol>.<filename> == == Set the POOL for use in MEDIACOM == In this usage, ALL POOLS will be looked at #set ^pool * == == Utility accepts three parameters (REPORT, LOCATION OF OUTPUT FILE, ELMM ISV) == Run [elmm^loc].intface/outv ^status/ REPORT [library^out] [elmm^loc] [#if [#charfind ^status 1 Error] then #output Bad REPORT Status - [^status] ] == endif mediacom/nowait, outv media_status, inv media_in dynamic/ == Put the inventory file to a variable filetovar [library^out] tape_list == 6-6

87 Using the ELMM Utility Interface Program (INTFACE) REPORT Function == Loop through the ACL Inventory, comparing VOLSER to MEDIACOM info and set == tapevolume to SCRATCH if in RELEASED state [#loop while not [#emptyv/blank/ tape_list] do #extractv tape_list tapevol #set media_in INFO TAPEVOLUME [tapevol],pool [^pool] sink [#wait media_in] == == Finding the status of the tape cartridge in mediacom from the mediacom output vfind /quiet, to line/ media_status "[tapevol]" == == If LINE variable is not empty, then a tapevolume was found in mediacom [#if not [#emptyv/blank/ line] then == Doing the real work if tape cartridge is in RELEASED state [#if [#match [#charget line 39 to 46] RELEASED] then == #output Setting [tapevol] to status of SCRATCH #set media_in ALTER TAPEVOLUME [tapevol],status SCRATCH,POOL [^pool] sink [#wait media_in] ] == endif ] == endif #set media_status #set line ] == endloop == == Exit the dynamic mediacom started at the top #set media_in exit sink [#wait media_in] #unframe 6-7

88 Using the ELMM Utility Interface Program (INTFACE) MOUNT Function MOUNT Function The MOUNT function of the utility program allows the mounting of one tape cartridge to a tape drive in an ACL connected to the NonStop server. It reports an error if the mount did not occur. Syntax: Run <ELMM ISV>.INTFACE/NAME/ MOUNT <tape number> <tapedrive or NONE> <ELMM ISV location> Example: Run $SYSTEM.ELMM.INTFACE/NAME/ MOUNT $TAPE1 $SYSTEM.ELMM Run $SYSTEM.ELMM.INTFACE/NAME/ MOUNT NONE $SYSTEM.ELMM MOUNT is the function is the tape cartridge number. $TAPE1 is the tapedrive name or NONE if you want to use the first available tapedrive. If you wish to mount the tape cartridge to a drive connected via expand on another system, you must supply the \<nodename>.<tapedrive>. $SYSTEM.ELMM is the NonStop server location of the ELMM software. It can be any valid $volume.subvolume. This function could be embedded in a TACL routine, in which it would mount the next tape cartridge generated then loop through executing the utility function for every tape cartridge. This would fully automate the labeling process. When the labeling is complete, the remainder of the backup TACL routine could then export the tape cartridges used to the ACL. 6-8

89 Using the ELMM Utility Interface Program (INTFACE) DISMOUNT Function DISMOUNT Function The DISMOUNT function of the utility program allows the dismounting of one tape cartridge from a tape drive in an ACL connected to the NonStop server. It reports an error if the dismount does not occur. Syntax: Run <ELMM ISV>.INTFACE/NAME/ DISMOUNT <tape number> <ELMM ISV location> Example: Run $SYSTEM.ELMM.INTFACE/NAME/ DISMOUNT $SYSTEM.ELMM DISMOUNT is the function is the tape cartridge number. $SYSTEM.ELMM is the location of the ELMM software on the NonStop server. It can be any valid $volume.subvolume. This function could be embedded in a TACL routine, in which it would mount the next tape cartridge generated, then loop through executing the utility function for every tape cartridge. This would fully automate the labeling process. When the labeling is complete, the remainder of the backup TACL routine could then export the tape cartridges used to the ACL. CAPREPORT Function The CAPREPORT function of the utility program allows the reporting of tapes in the CAP. Syntax: Run <ELMM ISV>.INTFACE/NAME/ CAPREPORT <qualified output file> <ELMM ISV location> Example: Run $SYSTEM.ELMM.INTFACE/NAME/ CAPREPORT $SYSTEM.OUTPUT.CAPLIST $SYSTEM.ELMM CAPREPORT is the function. $SYSTEM.OUTPUT.CAPLIST is the output file for the listing. $SYSTEM.ELMM is the location of the ELMM software on the NonStop server. It can be any valid $volume.subvolume. 6-9

90 Using the ELMM Utility Interface Program (INTFACE) DRIVEREPORT Function DRIVEREPORT Function The DRIVEREPORT function of the utility program allows the reporting of tapes in the tape drives. Syntax: Run <ELMM ISV>.INTFACE/NAME/ DRIVEREPORT <qualified output file> <ELMM ISV location> Example: Run $SYSTEM.ELMM.INTFACE/NAME/ DRIVEREPORT $SYSTEM.OUTPUT.DRVLIST $SYSTEM.ELMM DRIVEREPORT is the function. $SYSTEM.OUTPUT.DRVLIST is the output file for the listing. $SYSTEM.ELMM is the location of the ELMM software on the NonStop server. It can be any valid $volume.subvolume. QUEUEREPORT Function The QUEUEREPORT function of the utility program allows the reporting of queued tapes as shown in the Queue Manager tab of the GUI. Syntax: Run <ELMM ISV>.INTFACE/NAME/ QUEUEREPORT <qualified output file> <ELMM ISV location> Example: Run $SYSTEM.ELMM.INTFACE/NAME/ QUEUEREPORT $SYSTEM.OUTPUT.QUELIST $SYSTEM.ELMM QUEUEREPORT is the function. $SYSTEM.OUTPUT.QUELIST is the output file for the listing. $SYSTEM.ELMM is the location of the ELMM software on the NonStop server. It can be any valid $volume.subvolume. 6-10

91 Using the ELMM Utility Interface Program (INTFACE) DRIVESTATUS Function DRIVESTATUS Function The DRIVESTATUS function of the utility program allows the reporting of the status of each drive. The function returns what state each drive is in as displayed in the configuration, up or down. Syntax: Run <ELMM ISV>.INTFACE/NAME/ DRIVESTATUS <qualified output file> <ELMM ISV location> Example: Run $SYSTEM.ELMM.INTFACE/NAME/ DRIVESTATUS $SYSTEM.OUTPUT.STATUS $SYSTEM.ELMM DRIVESTATUS is the function. $SYSTEM.OUTPUT.STATUS is the output file for the listing. $SYSTEM.ELMM is the location of the ELMM software on the NonStop server. It can be any valid $volume.subvolume. REFRESH Function The REFRESH function allows a refresh of the library once the labels have been identified as tapes. Without this command ELMM would have to be recycled. Syntax: Run <ELMM ISV>.INTFACE/NAME/REFRESH> Example: Run $SYSTEM.ELMM.INTFACE/NAME/REFRESH 6-11

92 Using the ELMM Utility Interface Program (INTFACE) REFRESH Function 6-12

93 A Server ELMM Process Functions SERVER TSIMMS0: This process is the initiator. It starts all other processes, socket connections for all client and GUI connections. All messages from the client process and GUI are sent here and then sent along to TSIMMS5. TSIMMS1: This process handles all control path (mount, dismount, import and exports). TSIMMS2: This process sends messages to TSIMMS2 from TSIMMS0. It acts as a buffer. If a message was not received from TSIMMS2, it will queue and resend it later. TSIMMS3: This process filters the $0 collector for any $ZSVR for mount, dismount, reject or canceled messages. TSIMMS4: This process sends all messaging to the $0 collector (TSICO) from TSIMMS1. TSIMMS5: This process receives all backup requests from the GUI through TSIMMS0. Will save all backup requests that have been scheduled. TSIMMS6: This process executes the backup requests received from TSIMMS5. TSIMMSL: This process does all tape labeling and is sent the request from TSIMMS1 after tape has been mounted. TSIMMSE: This receives messages from TSIMMS1 and TSIMMS3 that are sent to the GUI for display. A-1