Secure Scan LTO Scanner ISS-LTOA User Reference Manual 7-15-2009 ------ PRELIMINARY ------
Computer System Requirements Pentium 4 processor or better 512MB RAM minimum 10MB hard disk space minimum Two available USB-2 ports Color monitor - 1024X768 or greater native screen resolution required. 32 bit operating system ie. MicroSoft Windows 2000/XP Software Installation Follow the instructions provided by Imation Technical Support representative. Microsoft warning regarding uncertified drivers can be ignored.
The Main Program Screen: The main program screen pictured below is where all major scanning and security functions are performed. The numbered arrows will be used throughout this manual to point out various areas during the following discussion on software features and operation. The Customer Name and Location fields (5) indicate who will be using the scanner and at what location. This information is configured by Imation at the time of physical scanner installation.
The Program Status box (7) provides communications port connection information and the current condition of the CM (Cartridge Memory) chip and barcode readers. In addition, an information window will provide messages on the current state of the software or cartridge being scanned. The scanning progress bar is located directly beneath the Program Status box and shows the status of the scan in process.
The Start / Stop Session Buttons (4) are used to initiate and stop a scanning session. The status information located immediately to the right of the buttons shows the type of session selected and whether the session is active or not. The Volser box (8) contains the volume serial number of the last successfully scanned tape. The Cartridge Status Box (2) displays the disposition of the last successfully scanned cartridge and it’s lock status.
Cartridge Lock Operation: The Imation Secure Scan has the capability to “Lock” a cartridge by processing the RFID chip using a patent pending method which once locked prevents the cartridge from be successfully loaded into an LTO drive. This feature is advantageous to the end user desiring additional security when storing or transporting LTO media containing sensitive data.
Scan Results Table This table is displayed on the lower half of the maim program screen and contains a running display of the last 20 cartridges scanned with column definitions as follows: “Scan Date” The day, month and year that the scan was performed. “Volser” The volume serial number scanned from the barcode on the spine of the cartridge. “Cart SN” The unique manufacturer’s cartridge serial number stored in the cartridge memory chip.
Cartridge Summary Sub-screen Overview This screen provides a summary and basic reporting for a customer selected set of cartridges. Start Date / End Date data boxes - Input the desired starting and ending dates for the scan data to be gathered. All scans within that range are gathered and reported on. Collect Data Button - Initiates the retrieval of info from the database. Record Shown Filter Selection - Select or unselect the check boxes to limit the data displayed by disposition type.
Graph Selection buttons Cartridge Age Graph - Provides a histogram of the age (in months) of the cartridges included within the dates specified.
Cartridge Usage Graph - Provides a histogram of the amount of data written and read from the carts in the collection set.
Cartridge Mounts Graph - Provides a histogram of the number of mounts (load unloads) for the cartridges in the collected data set.
Drives of Interest Graph - Provides a display of drive serial numbers highlighting those which have been calculated to be statistically different than the total drive population. This distinction may indicate that a drive requires maintenance attention. This information can be used to help the customer and their hardware support professional manage the drives in use in the library.
Cartridge List Data Table - Scan Date Is simply the date that cart information was gathered. Volser The Volume Serial number scanned from the cartridge barcode. Cart SN The internal cartridge serial number assigned by the manufacturer. Mounts The number of load / unload cycles recorded for that cartridge GB Wr The total Gigabytes of data written to the cartridge during it’s service life. GB Rd The total Gigabytes of data read from the cartridge during it’s service life.
Volser Summary Screen Overview Provides the user with a method to review the scan history of a particular cartridge of interest displaying all records on file in table form. Volser Entry Box & Scan Volser Button Place the cartridge on the scanner and click the “Scan Barcode” button to obtain the volser from the cartridge.
Entries Found info box Indicates the number of times a cartridge chip has been scanned by the Imation Secure Scan. The LTO cartridge memory chip contains information on the last four drive mounts the cartridge has experienced. Each time a cartridge is scanned by the Secure Scan, the current condition of the cartridge is determined. In addition, the information on the previous 3 mounts is stored, resulting in 4 sets of information for each time the cartridge is scanned on the Secure Scan.
GB Wr The total Gigabytes of data written to the cartridge during it’s service life. GB Rd The total Gigabytes of data read from the cartridge during it’s service life. Last Drive The serial number of the last drive that the cartridge was loaded into. Upload to Imation Overview This function allows the user to send a data file containing the library usage information collected so that more in depth analysis can be provided by Imation Technical Service. ONLY CARTRIDGE USE INFORMATION IS SENT.
Send E-mail Click this button once additional email addresses have been entered. Records are gathered and a file sent to Imation Tech Service as well as any additional addresses entered via the window described above. An E-mail Progress window (shown below) will indicate the operation’s status by showing the number of records being processed. Once the file has been compiled and the e-mail sent the following “Upload Complete!!!” message will be displayed.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF REMEDIES*: Imation warrants that this product is free from defects in material and manufacture at the time of purchase. If any such defect appears within 1 year, Imation’s entire liability is, at Imation’s option, either (a) repair, or (b) replacement of the product, or (c) refund of the purchase price of the product, which must be returned to Imation with proof of purchase.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
