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HP StorageWorks TapeAssure LTFS ServiceVersion 1.0 User GuideThis document provides information about the HP StorageWorks TapeAssure LTFS service, whi

Comparing TapeAssure and L&TTThe two tools work together to provide a full monitoring and diagnostic solution, and are fullycompatible and consist

2 Installation and configurationNOTE:These instructions assume that HP LTFS is already installed on the server. For instructions on installingHP LTFS

4. Execute the Installer script. For example,./Installer <Install directory> <Extracted tar file>NOTE:Ensure that permissions on the insta

8. Verify that the service is running by executing Sa_TapeAssure with the -D option.Downloading and installing Command View TLThe installation of Comm

To verify each step of the process:1. Verify that the HP LTFS driver is installed correctly and running.2. Verify that the following directories are i

About using Command View TL with the TapeAssure serviceCommand View TL is a web-based application that usually runs on a separate server than the back

Library and serial number informationThe TapeAssure data contains references to library serial numbers or host names. For tape drivesmanaged under HP

The assumed time of the pulled ticket is based on when it is received by Command View TL. Thisavoids inconsistency with time zones and incorrectly set

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3 Using TapeAssureConducting a health assessment of drives and tapesUnless L&TT has been used regularly, this may be the first health assessment t

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2. Select Drives > Health from the navigation pane.HP TapeAssure displays a summary of all drive health information in the right hand pane.The type

3. To view tape health data from the TapeAssure tab, select Tapes > Health from the navigationpane.The types of drive health information displayed

NOTE:You can obtain additional help by hovering your mouse cursor over the appropriate fieldand/or clicking on Help.Conducting a performance assessme

5. You can also use the data to see what compression ratios are being achieved.This is not something that can normally be changed, but it is useful to

Conducting a utilization assessment for tapesTape utilization is an assessment of the efficiency of tape use.1. To view tape utilization data from the

4 Uninstalling the TapeAssure LTFS serviceUnder the installation directory, locate and execute the Uninstall executable, giving the installdirectory a

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5 Troubleshooting the TapeAssure LTFSserviceThe TapeAssure service requires the following processes to be working:• Ticket pulling via HP LTFS• Sendin

Check the configurationUse the Sa_TapeAssure -d option to check the key configuration parameters:• CVTL Management Station IP – Command View TL manage

• MANAGEMENT_STATION_IP – the IP address of the Command View TL management station• MANAGEMENT_STATION_PORT – the port number of the Command View TL m

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The fields that are incomplete or corrupt are listed in the log entry, which might help isolate the rootcause of the problem.If a ticket is rejected i

6 About the Sa_TapeAssure utilitySynopsisSa_TapeAssure [-sScCvVzZtTdDrRhHh]DescriptionSa_TapeAssure is a utility to manage the following functions of

6. Number of tickets sent to the Command View TL management station since the lastreset/installation of the HP TapeAssure LTFS service.7. HP LTFS vers

7 Support and other resourcesContacting HPFor worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website:http://www.hp.com/supportBefore cont

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1 IntroductionThis guide provides information about the TapeAssure service monitoring software for LTFS installations.The TapeAssure service makes pre

• Reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) through better utilization and reduced need for unusedcapacity• Justify capacity increases with real data about

The TapeAssure service for LTFS runs as a deamon process, which can be started and stopped usingthe TapeAssure LTFS service management tool provided w