HPE StoreEver Command View for Tape Libraries Software: технические характеристики и документация

HPE StoreEver Command View for Tape Libraries Software

HPE Command View for Tape Libraries Software (CVTL) is a single pane of glass management platform which allows users to manage, monitor and configure all of their tape libraries through a single console. It saves time by performing daily management and troubleshooting tasks from one location. CVTL also provides remote management, diagnostics and configuration for all MSL Tape Libraries from across the room or across the globe.

Models                        

HPE StoreEver Command View for Tape Libraries Software
(Command View TL)

HPE StoreEver Command View for Tape Libraries Software is a free download for MSL2024, MSL3040 &MSL4048 Tape Libraries. Download available from:

http://www.hpe.com/support/cvtl

TC347A

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Scalable Tape Library Command View TL License

TC444A

NOTE: Permanent license to use for base software platform. Order 1 per MSL6480 Tape Library.

HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Scalable Tape Library Command View TL E-LTU

TC444AAE

NOTE: Permanent license to use for base software platform. This is an electronic license, Order 1 per MSL6480 Tape Library.

Key Features

• Manage all of your tape libraries through a single pane of glass.
• Easy to use dashboard with detailed graphs and charts.
• Easy access to your library remote consoles for configuration and updates.
• Easy access to any advisories for your library.
• Captures and centralizes alerts from your MSL3040 & MSL6480 libraries.
• Integrated with Insight Remote Support.
• Integrated Library & Tape Tools diagnostic tests for easy access to your support tool.
• Platform for TapeAssure Advanced and Data Verification.

Customer Benefits

•  Manage multiple libraries from anywhere in the world: Command View for Tape Libraries integrates with the MSL Management Console to configure and maintain multiple libraries via a single pane of glass through a web browser interface.
• Improve the security and utilization of your library: Manage library partitioning by presenting different cartridge slots to the host as independent libraries, and install firmware updates to ensure the latest features are being utilized.

TapeAssure Advanced

HPE StoreEver TapeAssure Advanced is an analytics software with automated, predictive monitoring of health and performance of tape drives and cartridges. TapeAssure Advanced reporting and analysis allows users to get the most out of their investment by knowing how their library is being used. HPE StoreEver TapeAssure Advanced Software is fully integrated with HPE StoreEver Command View for Tape Libraries to provide an intuitive, easy to use dashboard for analysis of performance, health and utilization of tape drives and cartridges.

TapeAssure Advanced analytics features makes use of predictive forecasting to anticipate the likelihood of bottlenecks, failures, and load balancing issues in the tape library environment. Analysis of drive/tape utilization helps users to understand available capacity and performance which helps to plan ahead.

For more information about TapeAssure Advanced, please visit: http://www.hpe.com/storage/tapeassure

NOTE: HPE StoreEver TapeAssure Advanced Software is licensed by tape library; one license is required for each tape library.

Documentation

• Command View for Tape Libraries Software Installation and User Guides provided

Supported Software

Operating systems supported

Management station:

• Microsoft® Windows® Windows Server 2008
• Microsoft Windows® Windows Server 2012
• Microsoft Windows® Windows Server 2016
• VMWare ESX  5.0, 5.1 and 5.5 with supported Windows® server virtual machine

Client browsers supported
(minimum requirements)

• Microsoft Internet Explorer v10 and v11 or higher
• Mozilla Firefox v15.0.1or higher
• Google Chrome v24 or higher
• An Internet connection is recommended for Command View TL to receive firmware and software release information automatically from the HPE support website
• Java Runtime Environment (JRE) plug-in v1.5 or later from Sun Microsystems

Hardware
Prerequisites

Management station (provided separately by user)

•  1.6-GHz CPU, 2GB RAM
• 10/100 Base-T network card (a static IP address is recommended)
• Operating system, browsers, and JRE plug-in requirements described above

Supported as a free download

HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 Autoloaders

HPE StoreEver MSL2024 Tape Libraries

HPE StoreEver MSL3040 Tape Libraries

HPE StoreEver MSL4048 Tape Libraries

Supported with license

MSL6480 Base Module (TC444A/AE)
MSL6480 Expansion Module (TC444A/AE)

Warranty and Services Included with the Product

Hewlett Packard Enterprise warrants only that the Software media will be free of physical defects for a period of ninety (90) days from delivery.

For more information about HPE's Global Limited Warranty and Technical Support, visit: http://www.hpe.com/storage/warranty

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Date

Version History

Action

Description of Change

04-Dec-2017

From Version 19 to 20

Changed

Overview and Software and Hardware Supported sections were revised.

Removed

Configuration Information was removed from the QuickSpecs.

04-Sept-2017

From Version 18 to 19

Changed

Changes made throughout the document

07-Aug-2017

From Version 17 to 18

Changed

Updated branding to HPE and updated compatible OS & Browsers

9-May-2014

From Version 16 to 17

Changed

Recommended Services was revised.

10-Jun-2013

From Version 15 to 16

Changed

Changes made throughout the document

5-Oct-2012

From Version 14 to 15

Changed

Change made to URL in Service and Support, HP Pointnext operational services and Warranty Information section.

21-Sept-2012

From Version 13 to 14

Changed

Change made to URL in Service and Support, HP Pointnext operational services and Warranty Information section

8-Jun-2011

From Version 12 to 13

Changed

Removed StorageWorks.

12-Nov-2010

From Version 11 to 12

Changed

Command View TL User Guide was changed to version 2.7 and Easily share the information by exporting data to Excel to create graphics and tables and cleaning cartridge were added to TapeAssure.

21-Jun-2010

From Version 10 to 11

Changed

Command View TL was changed to version 2.6

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and VMware ESX 3.5 and 4.0 with supported Windows server virtual machines were added and Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server edition SP3 were removed from Operating systems supported

Java Runtime Environment (JRE) plug-in was changed to version 1.5 in Client browsers supported

Service and Support, HP Pointnext operational services, and Warranty Information were completely revised

14-Sept-2009

From Version 9 to 10

Changed

Changes made within the What's New, Key Features and Supported Tape Libraries sections

6-Feb-2009

From Version 8 to 9

Changed

Formatting change made for the Order Numbers in the Warranty Upgrade Services section

7-Jun-2007

From Version 7 to 8

Changed

Added EMEA version

11-May-2007

From Version 6 to 7

Changed

The QuickSpec was rewritten.

16-Jun-2006

From Version 5 to 6

Changed

Made corrections to CONFIGURATION INFORMATION Steps 2 and 3.

9-Jun-2006

From Version 4 to 5

Changed

This QuickSpec was completely revised.  Please note the title change

16-May-2005

From Version 3 to 4

Changed

Changed product name from HP StorageWorks Command View ESL to HP StorageWorks Command View Tape Library Software; Changes made to Key Features and Configuration Information.

7-Feb-2005

From Version 2 to 3

Changed

Changed product name from HP StorageWorks Command View ESL to HP StorageWorks Command View for Tape Libraries; added 2 new bullets to the what's new section; added bullet to client browsers supported; corrected hardware pre-requisite; updated configuration section; added SDLT 600 drive support in Step 2

28-Jul-2004

From Version 1 to 2

Changed

Changes made throughout the document.