REDEFININGDATA BACKUPDELL™ POWERVAULT ™ TL4000 & TL2000TAPE LIBRARIES

Dell POWERVAULT TL4000 Brochure

getting started

PowerVault TL2000

Notices

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Chapter 1. Tape Encryption Overview

Managing Encryption

Application-Managed Tape Encryption

Library-Managed Tape Encryption

Chapter 2. Planning Your Encryption Key Manager Environment

Hardware and Software Requirements

Windows Solution Components

Drives

Backing up Keystore Data

Multiple Key Managers for Redundancy

Two Servers with Shared Configurations

Disaster Recovery Site Considerations

Federal Information Processing Standard

Chapter 3. Installing the Encryption Key Manager and Keystores

Installing the Encryption Key Manager on Windows

Choose Destination Location window

Start Copying Files window

Using the GUI to Create a Configuration File Keystore, and Certificates

EKM Server Configuration Page

EKM Server Certificate Configuration Page

Backup Critical Files Window

Generating Keys and Aliases for Encryption on LTO 4 and LTO 5

Creating and Managing Key Groups

Create a Group of Keys

Change Default Write Key Group

Assign Group to Drive

Delete Drive

Chapter 4. Configuring the Encryption Key Manager

Synchronizing Data Between Two Key Manager Servers

Configuration Basics

Chapter 5. Administering the Encryption Key Manager

The Command Line Interface Client

CLI Commands

Chapter 6. Problem Determination

Debugging Communication Problems Between the CLI Client and the EKM Server

Encryption Key Manager-Reported Errors

Messages

Failed to Add Drive

Failed to Delete the Drive Entry

File Size Limit Cannot be a Negative Number

Invalid SSL Port Number in Configuration File

Must Specify TCP Port Number in Configuration File

The Specified Audit Log File is Read Only

Unable to load the keystore

Chapter 7. Audit Records

Audit.event.outcome

Audit.handler.file.size

Audit.handler.file.multithreads

Audit Points in the Encryption Key Manager

Audited Events

Chapter 8. Using Metadata

Appendix A. Sample Files

Appendix B. Encryption Key Manager Configuration Properties Files

CLI Client Configuration Properties File

Appendix C. Frequently Asked Questions

Trademarks

Glossary

Index

notes and cautions

best practices

check or refresh the services

Windows service

Windows service but it stops after initially starting

for authentication based on the LocalOS registry

How do I uninstall EKM

EKM installation and need to reinstall How can I determine if the EKM ever provided keys

How do I recover from a forgotten EKM GUI login password

My redundant EKM server does not start and the login fails

from Library-Managed Encryption to Application-Managed Encryption

How does EKM handle the addition of new drives or the replacement of bad drive

for more information

laser safety and compliance

Chapter 1. Product Description

Front panel of a 4U library

Rear Panel

dual port SAS drive

Internal View of Library

Bar Code Reader

Supported Internet Protocols

Ultrium Tape Drives

Speed Matching

Power Management

environmental specifications

Product Environment

Chapter 2. User Interfaces

Power-ON Display

Input Modes

Power ON/OFF

Login

System Status

Web User Interface Help Pages

Chapter 3. Installation Planning

Using Multiple Logical Libraries for Library Sharing

Library Partitioning and Element Addressing

scsi element addressing

Logical Unit Number (LUN) Scanning

per SCSI bus

SAS Interface

Chapter 4. Installation and Configuration

Unpacking the Library

Installing the Library Foot Pads (for Desktop Installation ONLY)

Removing and Storing the Shipping Lock

Rackmounting the Library (for Rack Installation ONLY)

square hole installations

Connecting the Host Interface Cable

Connecting a Power Cord

Configuring Your Library

Using Factory Defaults as Your Configuration

screen

Library: General screen

The 4U library Configure Library: Logical Libraries page

Feature Activation Key screen

The Configure Library: Drive screen

Configure Library: Network page

The Configure Library: User Access screen

The Configure Library: Date and Time screen

The Configure Library: Event Notification screen

Preparing the Host

Cartridge Magazines

U library I/O Station in the left magazine

U library right magazines

Populating the Library with Data Cartridges

Inserting the Cleaning Cartridge

Chapter 5. Operations

Operator Control Panel Navigation

Operator Control Panel Menu Tree

Monitor Menu

Control Menu

Configure Menu

Configure: Restore Defaults

Factory Default Settings

Service Menu

Web User Interface Menus

Monitor Library Menu

drive (#1) and one SCSI drive (#2)

The 4U library Monitor Library: Library Status page

The 4U library Monitor Library: Drive Status page

The 2U library Monitor Library: Inventory page

Configure Library Menu

Configure Library: Specific page elements

The 4U library Configure Library: General and Extended page

The 4U library Configure Library: Path Failover page

Configure Library: Encryption Feature configuration screen

Drive Identity page elements

The Configure Library: Drive page for a 4U library

Warning screen

Configure Library: User Access page

Configure Library: Logs & Traces page

Manage Library Menu

Service Library Menu

Service Library: Clean Drive page

Service Library: View Drive Logs screen

Service Library: Perform Diagnostics page

The 2U library Service Library: Upgrade Firmware page

Import and Export Media during Normal Library Operation

Configuring I/O Stations and Reserving Slots

Chapter 6. Using Ultrium Media

Cartridge Compatibility

WORM Media

Bar Code Label

Guidelines for Using Bar Code Labels

Handling the Cartridges

Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions

new features

known issues

contacting dell

safety and environmental notices

Installation

Verifying the Shipment

Logging on to the Web User Interface

Choosing Library Settings

Choosing Drive(s) Interface Identification/Settings

Entering User Access Information using the Web User Interface

Entering Encryption Feature Activation Key

Configuring Logs and Traces using the Web User Interface

Install the iSCSI Initiator Software (iSCSI-attached Host Servers Only)

Installing the iSCSI Initiator on a RHEL 5 System

Installing the iSCSI Initiator on a SLES 10 SP1 System

Using Windows Server 2008 Core Version

Configure CHAP Authentication on the Host Server (optional)

Using Linux Server

Connect to the TL2000/TL4000 from the Host Server

If you are using a Linux Server

Guidelines for Configuring Your Network for iSCSI

Linux Host Setup

Avoiding duplicate iSCSI devices discovered by RH4

Performing Hardware Maintenance with your iSCSI solution

Reference information

important information

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Library Features

About the Not Ready Condition

Commands Allowed in the Presence of Reservations