Quantum ScalarTape-Datacollector-Sheet

Introduction

The integration of hardware/software - hereinafter referred to as "system" - into the CIO Cockpit not only requires the registration of the systems themselves but also the configuration of the data collection. Data collection is set up centrally via the Data Collection Management (DCM).

Compatibility

Supported system versions

Quantum ScalarTape is supported for the i3, i6 and i6k (i6000) models from firmware version 150G.GS080 or REST-API version 1.01, revision 6-68185-01 Rev D.

Requirements in the CIO Cockpit

To set up the data collection, the system must first be created in the CIO Cockpit (see FAQs). Navigation to the creation of both asset types in the CIO Cockpit Web Frontend:

Creation in the CIO Cockpit Web Frontend

  1. In the left bar Configuration -> Assets
  2. In the main window: Add, fill in (at least) the mandatory fields and select "Quantum" -> "Tape Library" -> "Scalar Tape" under "Manufacturer, Asset Type, Product".

Creation in the data collection management

Navigation: "Datacollectors & Assets" -> "Add Datacollector system" -> Selection Vendor: Quantum and Product: ScalarTape

If the system has already been created in the CIO Cockpit Web Frontend, the asset can be selected by clicking on "Use existing element".

Configuration notes for data collection management

Field name Required content
Hostname IP or FQDN of the asset (if different from port 443: ip:port or fqdn:port)
Username Username for the CIO Cockpit data collection
Password Password for the login with the selected user
Cockpit Reference The entry for the system in the CIO Cockpit (is set automatically)
Description A short description of the created asset (free text field)

System access

Users and authorizations

To access a Quantum ScalarTape-Library via http a user account (recommendation: cockpit_svc) with the role 'User' is required.

Network and firewall

The following settings are required for the communication between the data collector and the system:

Source Destination Port (default) Protocol Direction
datacollector-vm Quantum ScalarTape 443 (https) TCP Outbound

Deviations from standard settings, e.g. for the port, must be adjusted accordingly.

KPI scope of the data collection

Inventory

KPI Description
assetID The CIO Cockpit ID of the asset. Visible in the asset overview of the CIO Cockpit Web Front End
timestamp Time stamp with microsecond accuracy of the host OS on which the data collector is running (UTC)
version Firmware version of the library
uptime Uptime of the library in seconds
serialNumber Serial number of the library
model Model name of the library, for example "Quantum Scalar i6”
totalTapeCount Number of all tapes in the library (including those used by the system partition, such as cleaning tapes)
totalSlotCount Number of all available slots of the library
licensedSlotCount Number of all slots licensed via a capacity on demand license
usedSlotCount Number of all used slots. Unlicensed slots cannot be used.
totalDriveCount Number of all drives installed in the library
partitions List of partitions defined on the library

List of partitions

KPI Description
name Name of the partition
tapeCount Number of tapes used in this partition (subset of totalTapeCount)
totalSlotCount Number of slots assigned to this partition (subset of totalSlotCount of the parent object)
usedSlotCount Number of slots used by this partition (subset of usedSlotCount of the parent object and of totalSlotCount of this object)
drives List of drives assigned to this partition

List of drives

KPI Description
name Physical serial number of the drive
vendor Manufacturer of the drive
model Model of the drive
firmware Firmware version of the drive
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