This chapter:
Before you proceed, read Chapter 3, "Preparing Autochanger Hardware."
This release of Solstice Solstice Backup provides new enhancements for the Jukebox Software Module, as explained in the following sections.
Solstice Backup 4.2.6 provides automatic cleaning of devices located in supported jukeboxes.
Note - Currently, Solstice Backup automatically recognizes cleaning cartridges only in the HP SureStore 12000E.
You can enable and use this function with other autochangers, but Solstice Backup does not verify that a cleaning cartridge is in the designated slot. If a backup volume (data cartridge) is loaded in the slot designated for the cleaning cartridge, the device is not cleaned even though Solstice Backup thinks it has been cleaned.
The following man pages, which are included on the distribution media, provide additional information about cleaning cartridge support for autochangers: nsr_device, nsr_jukebox, nsrjb, and jb_config.
If your autochanger does not support the element status or bar code labeling option, you must issue the following command as root to tell the autochanger to add a cleaning cartridge to its inventory:
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# nsrjb -U number_of_uses -j autochanger_name -s slot -------------------------------------------------------------
Replace number_of_uses with the number of cleanings the cartridge supports, replace autochanger_name with the name shown in the Jukeboxes window, and replace slot with the slot number where you inserted the cleaning cartridge. See the nsrjb man page for details on the available command line options.
Reach the cleaning cartridge settings by selecting the Devices and Media commands from the Media pull-down menu in the Solstice Backup Administrator window. Set the parameters individually for each device and autochanger.
To change the assigned cleaning cartridge slot from one slot to another, follow these steps:
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# nsrjb -U number_of_uses -J jukebox_name -S new_slot_number --------------------------------------------------------------------
Replace number_of_uses with the number of cleanings the cartridge supports, replace jukebox_name with the name shown in the Jukeboxes window, and replace new_slot_number with the new slot assigned to the cleaning cartridge.
Note - This section does not apply to silos, only to autochangers.
Solstice Backup 4.2.6 supports the use of the Cartridge Access Port (CAP) on autochangers with a single-slot CAP reporting as a SCSI-II Import/Export element. A CAP is the mechanism in an autochanger used to deposit and withdraw media cartridges from slots in the autochanger. A CAP enables the operator to deposit and withdraw cartridges without invalidating the device inventory list. If the operator opens the door to load or unload media, the element status of the autoloader is invalidated, requiring the long operation of reinitializing the autochanger status.
Solstice Backup uses command lines to control the operation of the CAP. See the section "Using the Jukebox Cartridge Access Port" in Chapter 8 of the Solstice Backup 4.2 Administration Guide for instructions on using the CAP with Solstice Backup. The nsrjb man pages provide detailed information about deposit and withdraw operations.
Using the CAP with Solstice Backup does not provide the following:
You must issue separate nsrjb commands to inventory volumes or specify slots.
Solstice Backup 4.2.6 provides SmartMedia(TM), an automatic media management solution that provides
See Chapter 8, "Autochanger Software Module," in the Solstice Backup 4.2 Administration Guide for details on how to use this option with your autochanger.
Note - Automatic Media Management must be set to "no" in the Devices Configuration window before you can disable a device.
Typically, you need to reset an autochanger twice in order for the autochanger to operate properly. Solstice Backup 4.2.6 improves the reset operation, reducing its execution time. If the nsrjb command indicates that volumes are still mounted in the drive, reset the autochanger again.
Solstice Backup supports autochangers connected through SCSI and serial (RS-232) ports. Configure and connect your autochanger by following the hardware instructions shipped with your autochanger.
The following requirements must be fulfilled in order to run the Solstice Backup Jukebox Software Module.
Note -
When running jbexercise, you must specify the control port and
jukebox model type. For example, the following command runs jbexercise
for the EXB-10i:
# jbexercise -c control_port -m EXB-10i
See the jbexercise man page for complete details.
Before using a jukebox with Solstice Backup, perform the following steps:
If there are tapes mounted in the jukebox device, use the nsrjb -H command to unmount the media.
If you enabled the auto media option, Solstice Backup labels these volumes as needed. If the auto media option is not enabled, use the nsrjb -L command at the system prompt or the Label speedbar button in the Solstice Backup Administrator window to label unlabeled volumes.
Refer to Chapter 8, "Jukebox Software Module," in the Solstice Backup 4.2 Administrator`s Guide for more information on labeling jukebox volumes.
Solstice Backup supports multiple jukeboxes connected to one backup server. You must have an enabler for each jukebox. Additionally, Solstice Backup servers prior to 4.2.6 must have had a Turbo enabler. For more information on installing multiple jukeboxes, see "Preparing to Install the Jukebox Software Module" on page 34.
For detailed instructions on installing your Jukebox Software Module, refer to the Solstice Backup 4.2 Installation and Maintenance Guide.
The Solstice Backup 4.2 Installation and Maintenance Guide contains separate chapters for installing Solstice Backup on the SunOS and Solaris operating systems. A section in each chapter entitled "Installing the Optional Jukebox Software Module," describes the process of installing both the server and device driver software. If you already extracted and installed the server software see the section "Running the Driver Installation Script Only" in the same chapter.
Caution -
If you have Solstice Backup release 4.1.2 installed, de-install the old version of the Solstice Backup software. See "How to Upgrade the Software From Earlier Releases" on page 7 of the Solstice Backup 4.2 Installation and Product Notes.
De-install the jukebox device driver too if you are using a jukebox. See "How to De-Install the Jukebox Device Driver" on page 8 of the Solstice Backup 4.2 Installation and Product Notes.
If you have a Solstice Backup release earlier than 4.1.2 installed:
Review the instructions provided by your jukebox hardware manufacturer to make sure your jukebox is correctly installed before proceeding with the Jukebox Software Module installation.
Note - The Solstice Backup server software and any optional modules must all be at Solstice Backup release 4.2.6 before installing the Jukebox Software Module.
Solstice Backup release 4.2.6 provides an expanded suite of device driver installation commands that replace the pscinfo command included with previous releases. These commands are typically located in the /etc/LGTOuscsi directory. For more information, refer to the man pages for the commands shown in the following table.
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lusdebug confirms device driver installation
sjiinq confirms installed model
sjirjc confirms hardware elements
inquire provides additional information for Legato
Technical Support
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The following list provides general tips and suggestions for installing the Jukebox Software Module and operating your jukebox with Solstice Backup.
The following information provides a general overview of the procedure for installing the Jukebox Software Module. Refer to the Solstice Backup 4.2 Installation and Maintenance Guide chapter for your operating system for complete details.
Refer to the section "Installing the Device Driver Software" in the appropriate chapter for your system in the Solstice Backup 4.2 Installation and Maintenance Guide if you are installing the server and device driver software at the same time. If you have already installed the server software, refer to the section "How to Run the Driver Software Installation Script Only" for instructions.
Refer to the section "How to Test the Device Driver Installation" in the appropriate chapter for your system in the Solstice Backup 4.2 Installation and Maintenance Guide.
Select the jukebox in the Jukeboxes window, then enter the new control port name in the Control port field. Then, proceed to step 5.
If this is the first time you are installing the software, configure the jukebox to recognize Solstice Backup by entering the jb_config command and answering the installation script questions. Refer to the section "Configuring a Jukebox" in the appropriate chapter for your system in the Solstice Backup 4.2 Installation and Maintenance Guide.
If this is the first time you are installing the software, locate the Jukebox Software Module enabler code. Enable the jukebox, referring to Chapter 4, "Enabling and Registering Backup," in the Solstice Backup 4.2 Installation and Maintenance Guide for specific directions.
If you encounter errors during the installation process, see the troubleshooting chapter.
Use the jb_config command to configure the jukebox to recognize Solstice Backup. If the jb_config command fails to configure your jukebox, refer to Chapter 7, "Autochanger Notices."
The "Hardware Compatibility" section of the Legato Compatibility Guide contains a current listing of jukeboxes and tape controllers that Solstice Backup supports on various server platforms. To obtain a copy, dial FaxWorker at 415-812-6156, and follow the instructions to obtain FaxWorker Document #1905.