HP StoreEver TapeAssure Software - Manual (Page 71)

Table 15 Information available from the LTO Tape Properties window Last Used Drive tab
(continued)
Description Item
was in the drive for the first hour of that time then the tape loaded percent will
be 25%. Use this for measuring utilization of the drive from the application
standpoint.
Duty cycle of the drive since the last tape load. This is a comparison of the
time the drive has been active with the time since the last tape load expressed Duty Cycles
as a percentage. For example, if the last tape load was 4 hours ago and the
drive has been active for 3 hours since then, the duty cycle will be 75%. Use
this for measuring utilization from the hardware standpoint.
Number of drive power cycles since the drive was manufactured. Power Cycles
Number of times the drive has been cleaned since it was manufactured. Cleans
The number of times the drive has been updated with firmware. Firmware Upgrades
Internal Temperature
The current temperature reported by the sensor located on the drive controller
board. The current temperature value will be significantly higher than ambient Current Temperature
temperature but dependent on it, as well as drive usage and air flow. The
algorithm that assesses whether the drive is in specification takes account of
the location of the sensor and uses that to estimate the thermal conditions of
the tape path.
If a warning is shown, the airflow for the drive should be improved. If this
cannot be corrected, contact HP support. Note that a warning will normally
trigger an alert.
The maximum operational temperature reported by the sensor located on the
drive controller board since the last power cycle with an assessment of whether Max Temperature (since last
power cycle)
the maximum temperature of the tape path is within specification. The maximum
temperature value will be significantly higher than ambient temperature but
dependent on it as well as drive usage and air flow. The algorithm that assesses
whether the drive is in specification takes account of the location of the sensor
and uses that to estimate the thermal conditions of the tape path.
If a warning is shown, the airflow for the drive should be improved. If this
cannot be corrected, contact HP support. Note that a warning will normally
trigger an alert.
12. Click Close to exit the Drive Properties window.
Viewing tape health
The TapeAssure tape health panel lists:
•
Tape Status—The current status or availability of a tape. Possible values are Available, Vaulted
and Retired. Available tapes are those currently residing in a tape library and available for
use.
•
Barcode—The external barcode on the tape cartridge.
•
Tape Serial Number—The serial number that uniquely identifies the tape cartridge. Defined
by the tape manufacturer.
•
Library SN (or Hostname*)— The hostname of the server to which the drive is attached,
highlighted with an asterisk (*).
•
Cartridge Type—The vendor ID and data format supported by the cartridge.
•
Read/Write Life (%Life Remaining)—Remaining Read/Write life of the cartridge as a
percentage.
Viewing tape health 71