Software Product Description ___________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT NAME: Digital Cartridge Server Component for OpenVMS, Version 3.1 SPD 33.59.04 DESCRIPTION The Digital Cartridge Server Component (DCSC) for OpenVMS software pro- vides OpenVMS VAX and Alpha system users with access to tape cartridges within a StorageTek[R] Automated Cartridge System (ACS) Library. DCSC can be installed on either a single OpenVMS system or a VMScluster. DCSC provides access by establishing communications with the StorageTek[R] UNIX[R] server and software that controls the resources within an ACS Library. The StorageTek[R] server software is known as Automated Car- tridge System Library Software (ACSLS). DCSC can be configured to com- municate with up to sixteen StorageTek[R] library servers. DCSC manages the library resources within an OpenVMS system. This in- cludes managing the allocation of ACS transports, locking and unlock- ing both cartridge and transport resources to accommodate user tape function requests, and recovering any unused resources (caused by a user mounting a tape and logging out before dismounting it). When a user requests a tape function such as mount, DCSC checks for the existence of the requested cartridge, selects an available trans- port, and locks the required resources. DCSC ensures the tape cartridge is physically loaded onto a StorageTek[R] transport and, if requested, executes an OpenVMS tape mount function. Once a tape cartridge is mounted, DCSC makes it possible for users to request an OpenVMS copy or backup function to read data from or send data to the cartridge. DIGITAL October 1997 AE-PETYE-TE Digital Cartridge Server Component for OpenVMS, VersionS3.133.59.04 On a VMScluster consisting of several nodes, DCSC must be installed on each node requiring access to the StorageTek[R] library server. DCSC on one node must be configured as the Master server. The DCSC Master server fields requests from the other nodes on the VMScluster, which are called DCSC Virtual server nodes. Communication between DCSC Mas- ter and Virtual server nodes is via DECnet. Communication between the DCSC Master server node and the StorageTek[R] library server is via Digital TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS. DCSC provides a variety of sample programs and a sample tape manage- ment system. These are provided for demonstration purposes only. Dig- ital recommends the use of Digital's SLS tape management system. The DCSC kit includes the following: o DCSC Run-Time Library (RTL) routines-A set of tools that let pro- grammers design applications specific to their system and users. o DCSC DCL Interface - lets users request tape cartridge functions (to request a mount of a specific tape cartridge, for example) from the OpenVMS DCL interface. o Configuration File Editor - A menu-driven interface that lets sys- tem managers create the configuration file used to describe the trans- port and ACS environment to DCSC. DCSC reads this file when it starts up and uses it to determine operation, network, and transport re- source allocations. o DCSC Server-A set of processes that manage user requests by allo- cating transport resources to users on an OpenVMS system. The following documentation is available: o Digital Cartridge Server Component Installation Guide - Explains how to install the DCSC and provides a sample installation log file. o Digital Cartridge Server Component System Manager's Guide - Describes the DCSC, how it works with the robotic tape library, configura- tion tasks, how to use the Configuration File Editor system, and DCSC-specific system maintenance tasks. 2 Digital Cartridge Server Component for OpenVMS, VersionS3.133.59.04 o Digital Cartridge Server Component Programmer's Reference Guide - Describes the DCSC RTL routines and describes how to use them by providing examples of C code fragments. o Digital Cartridge Server Component User's Reference Guide - Sum- marizes the main functions of the DCSC, highlighting the functions performed by general users, such as mounting and dismounting tapes. In addition, it describes how to use the DCSC cartridge DCL com- mands. INSTALLATION Digital recommends that a customer's first purchase of this software product include DCSC Startup Services. These services provide for in- stallation and configuration of the software product by an experienced Digital Software Specialist. For subsequent purchases of this product only experienced customers should attempt installation. Digital recommends that all other cus- tomers purchase DCSC Startup Services. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS System Requirement: o OpenVMS systems that can achieve data path connectivity to Stor- ageTek[R] ACS SCSI tape transports through a KZPSA fast-wide SCSI interface. o Legacy OpenVMS systems with data path connectivity to StorageTek[R] ACS FIPS tape transports through TC44-AA, TC44-BA, or KCM44 con- trollers. Processors Supported: VAX 6000 Model 200 Series, VAX 6000 Model 300 Series, 3 Digital Cartridge Server Component for OpenVMS, VersionS3.133.59.04 VAX 6000 Model 400 Series, VAX 6000 Model 500 Series, VAX 6000 Model 600 Series VAX 7000 Model 600 Series VAX 8200, VAX 8250, VAX 8300, VAX 8350, VAX 8500, VAX 8530, VAX 8550, VAX 8600, VAX 8650, VAX 8700, VAX 8800, VAX 8810, VAX 8820, VAX 8830, VAX 8840 VAX 9000 Model 110, VAX 9000 Model 210, VAX 9000 Model 300 Series, VAX 9000 Model 400 Series VAX 10000 Model 600 Series VAX-11/750,VAX-11/780, VAX-11/785 Alpha 3000 Servers Alpha 3000 Workstations Alpha 4000 Model 610 Alpha 7000 Model 610 Series Alpha 10000 Model 610 Series AlphaServer 1000A AlphaServer 2100A AlphaServer 2100A LP AlphaServer 4100 AlphaServer 8200 AlphaServer 8400 Processor Restrictions: 4 Digital Cartridge Server Component for OpenVMS, VersionS3.133.59.04 The processor used must be sufficiently capable of handling both the installation and daily operations of the Digital Cartridge Server Com- ponent (DCSC), the Digital TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS product, and any customized applications software. A TK50 Tape Drive, 9-track magnetic tape drive, or a CD-ROM reader is required for DCSC installation. An Ethernet connection is required for each processor that uses the DCSC. That processor must support the Ethernet boards supported by DEC TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS (V2.0 thru V4.1) Other Hardware Required: Digital Equipment Corporation VT220, VT240, VT320, or VT340 terminal or any equivalent terminal/terminal emulator in order to use the DCSC utilities and user interface. StorageTek[R] Automated Cartridge System and associated software. Disk Requirements (Block Cluster Size = 1): The following counts refer to the disk space required on the VAX sys- tem disk. Notice that the sizes listed are approximate; actual sizes may vary depending on your system environment, configuration, and soft- ware options. Disk space required for installation: 8,000 blocks (4.1 Mbytes) Disk space required for use (permanent): 7,500 blocks (3.8 Mbytes) The following counts refer to the disk space required on the Alpha sys- tem disk. Notice that the sizes listed are approximate; actual sizes may vary depending on your system environment, configuration, and soft- ware options. 5 Digital Cartridge Server Component for OpenVMS, VersionS3.133.59.04 Disk space required for installation: 15,000 blocks (7.7 Mbytes) Disk space required for use (permanent): 14,000 blocks (7.2 Mbytes) The minimum memory supported is 32 Mbytes. However, increasing the mem- ory capability improves the performance of this software. The memory size suggested for most typical hardware configurations is at least 32 Mbytes. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS For All Systems: OpenVMS Operating System (V5.5-2 thru V7.1) DEC TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS (V2.0 thru V4.1) For DCSC Master/Virtual Configurations: DECnet for OpenVMS (Phase IV or DECnet-Plus) OpenVMS Tailoring: The following OpenVMS classes are required for full functionality of this layered product: o OpenVMS Required Saveset o Network Support o Programming Support o Utilities For more information on OpenVMS classes and tailoring, refer to the OpenVMS Operating System Software Product Description (SPD 25.01.xx). 6 Digital Cartridge Server Component for OpenVMS, VersionS3.133.59.04 StorageTek[R] Server Software: StorageTek[R] Server Software must be at the following minimum level: o For UNIX[R] based server : ACSLS (V2.1.1 thru V5.1.1, Packet Ver- sion 2 only) o For MVS based server : LibraryStation V1.0 o For VM based server : CLS V2.0.0 SOFTWARE LICENSING INFORMATION This software is furnished under the licensing provisions of Digital Equipment Corporation's Standard Terms and Conditions. For more in- formation about Digital's licensing terms and policies, contact your local Digital office. LICENSE MANAGEMENT FACILITY SUPPORT This layered product supports the OpenVMS License Management Facil- ity. DCSC uses a traditional license. For more information on the License Management Facility, see the Open- VMS Operating System Software Product Description (SPD 25.01.xx) or the License Management Facility manual of the OpenVMS Operating Sys- tem documentation set. CLUSTER ENVIRONMENT This layered product is fully supported when installed on any valid and licensed VMScluster* configuration. DCSC requires that a data path to the transports be available. The HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS sections of this product's Software Product Description detail any special hard- ware required by this product. 7 Digital Cartridge Server Component for OpenVMS, VersionS3.133.59.04 * VMScluster configurations are fully described in the VMScluster Soft- ware Product Description (29.78.xx) and include CI, Ethernet, and Mixed Interconnect configurations. GROWTH CONSIDERATIONS The minimum hardware and software requirements for any future version of this product may be different from the minimum requirements for the current version. DISTRIBUTION MEDIA TK50 Streaming Tape, 9-track magnetic tape, Digital CD-ROM. This product is also available as part of the OpenVMS Consolidated Soft- ware Distribution on CDROM. ORDERING INFORMATION Software License: QL-YWNA9-AA (VAX/OpenVMS Traditional License) Software License: QL-4EUA9-AA (Alpha/OpenVMS Traditional License) Software Media: QA-YWNAA-H8 (on CD_ROM) Software Media: QA-YWNAA-H5 (on TK50) Software Media: QA-YWNAA-HM (on 9 track) Software Documentation: QA-YWNAA-GZ DCSC Startup Services: YR-DCSC2-SU SOFTWARE PRODUCT SERVICES Media/documentation distribution: QT-YWNAA-E5 (TK50) Media/documentation distribution: QT-YWNAA-EM (9 track) Documentation only update: QT-YWNAA-K2 Installation: QT-YWNA9-I9 For more information on any of these services, contact your local Dig- ital office. 8 Digital Cartridge Server Component for OpenVMS, VersionS3.133.59.04 SOFTWARE WARRANTY Warranty for this software product is provided by Digital with the pur- chase of a license for the product as defined in the Software Warranty Addendum of this SPD. © 1997 Digital Equipment Corporation. All rights reserved. [R] StorageTek is a registered trademark of Storage Technology Corporation. [R] UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Co. Ltd. [TM]The DIGITAL Logo, Alpha, AlphaServer, CI, DEC, DECwindows, Digital, HSC40, HSC70, HSC90, MicroVAX, OpenVMS, TK, VAX, VAXcluster, VAXft, VAXserver, VAXstation, VMS, VMScluster, VT220, VT320, and VT340 are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. Other product names mentioned in this SPD may be trademarks. They are used for identification purposes only. 9