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Revolution VTL

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VTL Installation and Configuration Overview

Upload the application AOR fileInstall the VTL SoftwareGather HBA WWNsCreate the COPAN Configuration FilePerform the VTL Setup

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VTL Software Installation ( 1 of 4)

The VTL Software is not installed by manufacturing.

1. If not already logged in, log in to the Application Processor as user root.

2. Insert the DVD containing the VTL software into the DVD drive of the AP

3. Open a terminal window.

4. To run the installation, type: ./revolutioninstall

5. The installation script will begin.

6. iSCSI Initiator - You will be given the option to stop the installation and install the iSCSI Initiator RPM. Select Y (yes) to continue with the installation.

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VTL Software Installation (2 of 4)

7. Configure Maximum LUNs per Adapter - The installation will proceed. You will be asked to configure the maximum LUNs per adapter. It is recommended to select the default by selecting Enter

8. Configure Maximum SCSI Disk Scan - The max_scsi_disk_fs parameter will force the Linux operating system to scan a fixed number of SCSI devices on boot-up. Select Enter to accept the current value.

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VTL Software Installation (3 of 4)9. Enable NTP - To enable the use of NTP (Network Time Protocol). Type Y (yes) or N (no).

10. Confirmation Screen - Accept the configuration displayed on the confirmation screen.11. Select HBA Family - Select the target mode HBA.Type 2400. Note: For a Failover system type: 2400mid.

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VTL Software Installation (4 of 4)

12. Unmount the USB Flash drive and remove it from the USB drive.

13. You will find a log file, X-rays, and configuration backup in the /usr/local/revolutionT-archive directory

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Gather Shelf Controller HBA WWNs from PSM

The WWNs will be used in the Copan.conf file

1. From the KVM, log in to the PSM.

2. Gather the WWPN for each shelf connected to this Application Processor. Note that Shelf 0 is located on the bottom and Shelf 7 is located on the top of the cabinet. Use the following table to record this information:

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Create the copan.conf File (1 of 2)

Note: This file comes from FalconStor

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Create the copan.conf File (2 of 2)

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Start the Revolution VTL Console

From the KVM or a remote client, connect to the Application Processor.You may have to set display environment variables to echo the GUI.

To connect to the VTL Server:1. Once started, choose Connect.2. Log in using: User Name: root and password: CPN200t

If the VTL server has not been configured yet, the Configuration wizard is launched.NOTE: If the VTL Console GUI does not start, then ensure that all revolution services/processes are started by running the revolution status command at the Linux prompt,and if there are any processes that are not started, run therevolution start all command.

3. To launch the VTL Console, execute the following: /usr/local/sgi/vtlconsole/revolutionconsole &

4. Ensure the revolution processes are running

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Revolution Processes

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Logging onto the VTL

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Configuration Wizard

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Getting Started with Setup

Access the Wizard1. Connect to the VTL server2. Select Next to enter the wizard.

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VTL Setup Step 1 (Add License Keys)

To enable features, click the Add button and enter a license keycode for all purchased features. Note: Each VTL option requires a keycode.NOTE: To add license key, without the wizard, right-click on the VTL server and select License.

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VTL Setup Step 2 (Network setup)

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VTL Setup Step 3 (Set Hostname)

1. Enter a hostname for the VTL server. Note: Valid characters are letters, numbers, underscore, or dash.2. The Appliance Processor will restart automatically so that the change will take effect.3. You must restart the VTL software. Type the following on the command line: revolution start all4. Once the restart is complete, reconnect to the controller by right-clicking on the controller icon and selecting Connect.

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VTL Setup Step 4 (Enable Fibre Channel)

This step takes just a moment and there is no additional windows for this option.

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VTL Setup Step 5 (Switch to Target Mode)By default, all Fibre Channel ports are set to Initiator mode, which means they will initiate requests rather than receive them. It is necessary to set the port(s) connected to the application servers to Target mode so that they can receive requests from the application servers.

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VTL Setup Step 6 (Enable Virtual Libraries)The wizard will allow the operator to create the VirtualTape Library’s Database Resource as well as enable compression for the data stored in the VTL. The VirtualTape Library’s database resource requires 200 MB of disk space, and contains the VTL configuration.

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VTL Setup Step 7 (Assign Physical Libraries)

If importing data from physical tapes into the Virtual Tape Library or exporting Virtual Tapes to physical tapes, the physical tape libraries/drives must be assigned to the VTL.

This step also inventories the physical tapes in the library/drive so that Virtual Tapes that match the physical tapes can be created.

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VTL Setup Step 8 (Create Virtual Libraries) (1 of 11)

Select the shelf on which to create the virtual library. You can select to create the library on a single shelf, or the VTL can be spanned across a maximum of seven shelves by selecting multiple shelves.

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VTL Setup Step 8 (Create Virtual Libraries) (2 of 11)

Select the tape library to be emulated.

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VTL Setup Step 8 (Create Virtual Libraries) (3 of 11)

Enter information about the tape drives in the library.

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VTL Setup Step 8 (Create Virtual Libraries) (4 of 11)

Enter Virtual Tape Library information.

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VTL Setup Step 8 (Create Virtual Libraries) (5 of 11)

Configure Auto Archive.

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VTL Setup Step 8 (Create Virtual Libraries) (6 of 11)

Define Tape Capacity. Note: Be sure to match the physical tapes.

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VTL Setup Step 8 (Create Virtual Libraries) (7 of 11)

Verify all information, and click Finish to create the Virtual Tape Library.

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VTL Setup Step 8 (Create Virtual Libraries) (8 of 11)

Select how to create a Virtual Tape(s).

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Tape Cartridge Calculator

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VTL Setup Step 8 (Create Virtual Libraries) (9 of 11)

Select Virtualized Physical Devices and specify the Batch Mode information. Depending upon the method selected, specify name and number of tapes (referred to as resources) to create.

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VTL Setup Step 8 (Create Virtual Libraries) (10 of 11)

Set the Barcode range.

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VTL Setup Step 8 (Create Virtual Libraries) (11 of 11)

Verify all information, and click Finish to create the Virtual Tape(s).

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VTL Setup Step 9 (Add SAN Clients 1 of 3)Select the type of clients (backup servers) to assign a tape library.

• Add your own SAN Clients - Complete the steps below to create SAN Clients.• Use the EveryoneFC client - When Fibre Channel was enabled, an EveryoneFC client was created under SAN Clients. This is a generic client to which all (or some) of the SANResources may be assigned. It allows any WWPN not already associated with a Fibre Channel client to have read/write, non-exclusive access to any SAN Resources assigned to Everyone.

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VTL Setup Step 9 (Add SAN Clients 2 of 3)Select the Fibre Channel protocol, and click Next then select the initiator WWPN that represents the client.

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VTL Setup Step 9 (Add SAN Clients 3 of 3)

Set the Fibre Channel options and click Next , then verify the information and click Finish.

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VTL Setup Step 10 (Assign VTL to Clients)On the Select a Device Type window, select the Tape Libraries and Tape Drivesoption, and click Next. On the Select SAN Resource(s) window, select the VTLto be assigned to the client.

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VTL Setup Step 10 (Assign VTL to Clients)

On the Select a Fibre Channel Target window, select the WWPN for the ApplicationProcessor target port through which the client will access the COPAN 400T/TX. Click Next. Verify the information and click Finish.

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Following the VTL SetupMirror the VTL RepositoryTo mirror the VTL database that was created during the wizard:1. Expand the tree in the left pane.2. Expand the VirtualTape Library System tree.3. Right-click to select the Database option. Select Mirror -> Add.

Change Default PasswordOnce the VTL has been configured, change the default configuration password. 1. Right-click on the Application Processor and select Change Password.2. Enter the original password, new password, and then confirm the new password. Note: Passwords are case-sensitive.

Add an Administrator AccountThe first time the VTL Console is used after installation, at least one administrator account should be added.1. Right-click on the Controller name2. Select Administrators to add VTL Console administrators.

Save the VTL System ConfigurationAfter the VTL configuration is complete, save the VTL system configuration to a secure location on another machine.

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Revolutionconsole Graphical User Interface

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Connecting to the Application ServerThe VTL Console can automatically discover all Application Processors on the local subnet.1. Select Tools --> Discover Application Processors.

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VTL Console

Each Application Processor tree is comprised of the following:• Physical Resources - Storage HBAs - Storage Devices - Storage Pools• Logical Resources - SAN Resources - VirtualTape Libraries• SAN Clients• Reports

Each object on the VTL Console tree has a corresponding display window. These windows show the current configuration of the object and can also show health and performance statistics.

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Event Log

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Performing an X-Ray

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X-Ray (1 of 4)There are four main files in an X-Ray: • Messages• Info• ipstor.conf • ipstor.dat.

messagesThis is the Linux system message file and is located in /var/log. All IPStor server messages, including status and error messages, are stored in this file

Example:

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X-Ray (2 of 4)

The messages file requires some expertise to understand and to know what to look forIt documents every event that happens on the system. You can track specific user actions in the file, for example:

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X-Ray (3 of 4)

infoThis file contains a wealth of information, including, but not limited to: IP, physical disk, modules, kernel, IPStor VID and memory information along with the current running processes

It is worth scanning through an info file to become familiar with the contents.

Example:

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X-Ray (4 of 4)

ipstor.conf This file contains information on all the physical devices, logical devices, and IPStor SAN clients, and xml information

File closely maps what is seen in the GUI

ipstor.dat This file contains the information that the Console uses to display current statusFor example, mirror progress, replication progress and failover status is stored within this file

Similar in appearance to ipstor.conf

Other files worth knowing include:nas.confContains NAS configuration informationrpmShows all the packages installed in Linuxnasrsvdlist.confShows uid and gid range for NAS

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Tape Loaded into Drive

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Move Tape to Slot

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Create a Tape (1 of 4)

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Create a Tape (2 of 4)

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Create a Tape (3 of 4)

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Create a Tape (4 of 4)

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Save/Restore the Configuration

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Reports (1 of 2)

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Reports (2 of 2)

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Revolutionconsole Command line Interface

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iscli Overview

Type iscli at the command line to display a list of commands. Each command must be combined with the appropriate long or short arguments (ex. Long: --server-name Short: -s servername).

With the command name (for example, iscli importtape), a list of arguments will be displayed for that command.

• Type each command on a single line, separating arguments with a space• Use either the short or long arguments• Variables are listed in <> after each argument• Arguments listed in brackets [ ] are optional• The order of the arguments is irrelevant• Arguments separated by | are choices. Only one can be selected• For a value entered as a literal, it is necessary to enclose the value in quotes (double or single) if it contains special characters such as *, <, >, ?, |, %, $, or space. Otherwise, the system will interpret the characters with a special meaning before it is passed to the command.• Literals cannot contain leading or trailing spaces. Leading or trailing spaces enclosed in quotes will be removed before the command is processed.

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Logging into the VTL Server via the cli

Log into the VTL ServerSyntax:• iscli login [-s <server-name> -u <username> -p <password>|-e] [-X <rpctimeout>]• iscli login [--server-name=<server-name> --server-username=<username> --server-password=<password>|--environment] [--rpc-timeout=<rpc-timeout>]

In order to use the -e (--environment) parameter, you must set the following threeenvironment variables:• ISSERVERNAME• ISUSERNAME• ISPASSWORD

After setting these variables, the environment parameter can be used in the login command in place of -s <server-name> -u <user-name> -p <password>. Therefore, you could type the following to log in: iscli login -e

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Miscellaneous AP and VTL Items

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ismon command

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fcmon command

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VTL Message Log

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Module Review QuestionsThis completes the Revolution VTL module. Answer the review questions before proceeding.

01. What is the login and password for revolution?02. How do you start the revolution GUI?03. What is the command to start or stop revolution processes? 04. Where is the copan.conf located and describe how its edited?05. At a high level, describe how you configure a VTL.06. Why should you care about creating a certain number of tapes of a certain size?07. What component of revolution saves the current state of the VTL?08. List some things you should do once you’ve configured a VTL.09. Where is the VTL message log located?10. List two AP commands that provide metrics of bandwidth and performance?11. What must you do is there are no tapes after completing the VTL configuration wizard?12. Where is the X-ray and configuration backup files located ?13. Describe VTL licensing?

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Lab Project

You will be given 120 minutes to:

• Optionally install the Falconstor software• Optionally install Falconstor client software• Create the copan.conf file• Configure a VTL using the revolutionconsole GUI• Explore the various pages and panels of the GUI• Optionally explore the CLI• Load and unload tapes• Save the configuration• View VTL logs• Run AP VTL commands• Perform an X-ray

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