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Goal

Where to acquire Virtual Operation Panel (VOP) application, server version 2.4 and client versions 2.4.

Solution

Download:

SDP2/VOP can be downloaded, at no charge, directly from MOS. Choose the 'Patches & Updates' tab at the top of the screen, then choose 'Product or Family (Advanced)' in the middle of the screen, in the 'Patch Search' box. Then in the box next to 'Product' type "SDP2" to automatically choose this product. Then click on 'Search' to find the available patches.

* 27255585 Virtual OP Panel (VOP) Version 2.4.0 Client Software
* 27261155 StorageTek Virtual Operator Panel (VOP) Server / SDP2 Server RPM v 2.4.0

Requirements:

• High level system requirements (more details can be found in the SDP2 User’s Guide Release 2.4)
  • VOP Client: Can be run on various platforms, Linux (Kernel 2.6.18 or later), Solaris 10/11 (SPARC and x86) and Windows (7 and 8)
  • SDP2 Server: Has to be installed on a dedicated server running Linux (bare metal or virtual machine)
    • Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL) 6.4 - 6.9 in both 32 bit and 64 bit versions (or a Red Hat® Enterprise Linux (RHEL) equivalent version)
    • Java 7 (1.7.0_80 32bit is included, 64bit or a newer release of Java 7 can be obtained from the Java SE Downloads page)
    • MySQL Client
    • Quad core processor
    • 8 - 16GB RAM
    • 250GB Hard disk space for each of the following directories (created by the application during software installation)
      • /home/sdp2admin
      • /opt/Oracle/MdvopServer
    • 2 or 3 RJ45 Ethernet ports:
      • Outbound Internet Access (HTTPS 443 only), example: eth0
      • Device service network - example: eth1
      • Secondary Customer Network port - GUI Management (optional)
    • Layer 2 switches for connectivity to the devices on the service network

Changes:

SDP2 2.4.0
October 2017
Changes in 2.4.0 VOP and VOP Server (SDP2)

• Added Full support for the StorageTek VSM7.
• Added the ability to integrate with StorageTek Tape Analytics to allow for enhanced alerting of STA monitored systems. SDP2 can create Service Requests on devices that STA puts into an ACTION state.
• Added support for the StorageTek SL4000 Tape Library.
• Enhanced the RMI support to allow connections across multiple Ethernet interfaces.
• Ensured full support for VLE appliances with changed passwords.
• Added functionality to allow for Enterprise drive dump conditions without alert codes to create service requests.
• Improved the ability to remotely gather log bundles across multiple devices of the same type.
• Added the ability to create manually initiated service requests from all Virtual Tape products.
• Enhanced the manually initiated service requests to allow for specific targeted purposes:
   o Normal Break / Fix
   o Proactive Health Check
   o Testing
• Created a new version of the Virtual Op Panel (VOP) Client that allows for advanced features previously unavailable to customers.
   o Drive SNMP/MIM configuration
   o License legacy drives for encryption
• Enhanced VSM6/7 probe routines.
• Improved database communications by creating dynamic connection threads.
• Enhanced the optional Shared Shell connectivity by allowing for dynamic client updates where possible.
• Improved the 9x40 Alerting and SR creation.
• Enhanced the configuration with an advanced XML design.
• Added the use of a COMPLEX alert type that can facilitate SR more efficient service request creation based on advanced rules.
• Relieved SL500 device probe issue experienced in specific library physical configurations.
• Enhanced the device configuration experience by adding new help screens, confirmation dialog boxes, and device removal routines.
• Added a new remote request handling and queuing system designed to make the process more efficient and reliable.
• Upgraded java SSH libraries to ensure more reliable and secure connectivity to the monitored devices.
• Improved the configuration utilization routines to be dynamically recalled on demand.
• Alleviated multiple issues seen gathering logs from monitored devices.
• Remote requests for additional logs from STA monitored devices can have the device logs supplemented with STA reports about the device as well.
• Redesigned the optional Shared Shell feature to ensure its ability to function properly through an authenticated network proxy.
• Enhanced the SDP2 server log bundle gathered to troubleshoot ASR issues.
• Added the ability to activate and deactivate monitored devices via the command line interface.
• Upgraded the JAVA utilized to version 1.7u141.
• Introduced the ability to control the verbosity of the logs created on the server.
• Added full support for Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL) 6.9

VOP 2.3.3
March 2017
Changes in 2.3.3 VOP and VOP Server

• VOP Client – Support for the IBM LTO Belisarius encryption card firmware version 5.32.xx.

VOP 2.3.2
October 2016
Changes in 2.3.2 VOP and VOP Server

• Enhanced the MySQL database communication layers for increased stability and security.
• Changed the Enterprise drive log gathering algorithms for greater efficiency.
• Alleviated issue where log bundles could not be sent through Authenticated proxy servers.
• Enhanced the contents of the SDP2 server log bundle.
• Fixed VSM4/5 issue where device log bundles were not being sent to Oracle.
• Added the ability to append large log files to already existing open Oracle Service Requests via VOP Client and SDP2 CLI.
• Allowed for differences in FSC definitions between T10000 drive models.
• Fixed issue with VSM6 where remote log requests were potentially pulled from the incorrect node.
• Added command line script for registering the SDP2 server with the Oracle ASR backend.
• Updated Secure Shell communication libraries for enhanced functionality and security.
• Updated Device SR creation Filter lists
• Included new Oracle Shared Shell SHA-2 certificates for improved security.
• VOP Client - Resolved Shared Shell invitation key display inconsistency.
• VOP Client - Alleviated T10000 tape drive status display issue.
• VOP Client - Added mouse-over information to display FSC of a drive dump.
• VOP Client - Fixed drive parameter encryption enrollment issue when permanent encryption display is turned off
• VOP Client - Resolved Linux & Solaris startup inconsistencies.

VOP 2.3.1
November 2015
Changes in 2.3.1 VOP and VOP Server

• Shared Shell Security Enhancements - Added the ability to automatically initiate a shared shell session to the SDP2 server if configured.
   o This secure session is created using an encrypted token systemcreated in the shared shell infrastructure.
• Added Manual Shared Shell functionality to the VSM ASR tab.
• Added support for the VSM6 and VLE products using new CAM Relay feature.
   o SDP2 acts as a centralized point of communication between VSM6/VLE and Oracle by relaying messages from CAM to Oracle.)
   o Added the ability to request additional logs from VSM6/VLE remotely from Oracle Support Centers.
• Implemented static IP socket factories for more efficient and predictable RMI communication between the Server and Client.
• Fixed Library SSH session creation issue during library log collection.
• Enhanced Database management scripts (upgrade, backup).
• Centralized configuration parameter file(s).
• Added command-line ASR registration, activation, and heartbeat utilities.
• Customer File Management Transport (CFMT) layer upgraded.
• Included Firewalls automatically detect and utilize fourth Ethernet port (eth3).
• Enhancements to system administration: log rotate, database cleanup, crontab, and temporary file management.
• Enhanced the contents of the SDP2 server log bundle.
• FTP SR Append Fixes.
• Added support for the StorageTek SL8500 Bulk Cap.
• StorageTek Tape Library SNMP v2c configuration enhancements including nonpublic community strings.
• Updated SR Creation Filter lists.
• Upgraded local bundled Java Runtime Environment to version 1.7_80.

VOP 2.3
April 2015
Changes in 2.3 VOP and VOP Server

• Implemented the new, updated ASR DTS transport layer
• Added new customizable functionality to allow for secure access to the site server using shared shell
• Added the ability to gather logs from the SL150 through the Secure HTTPS communication with the library - *Requires SL150 firmware version 2.5 or higher
• Added the ability to request logs from the SL150 remotely for additional troubleshooting.
• Enhanced the database upgrade processes
• Fixed connector-java path inconsistency
• Added mysql database performance fixes
• Corrected VOP Client GUI registration button issue
• Alleviated issues with the SysAdmin Client installer
• Implemented tape drive communication efficiencies to aid tape drive GUI stability
• Added additional information fields to the Alert mechanisms
• Enhanced the activation to include immediate heartbeats to ensure backend parameters are updated immediately
• Upgraded the SSH mechanisms for the T10000D tape drives to allow for FIPS compliance
• Added T10000C SSH communication
• Addressed multiple small cosmetic GUI issues
• Further enhanced the server log support bundle gathering routines.
• Enhanced readability of gathered sdp2 server support logs
• Added additional functionality to the disable remote requests, including adding extra security checks to ensure customer choices are always implemented
• Implemented changes to the Windows client to address user permissions issues
• Addressed issue to include the LTO application into the Operator customer version
• Expanded the timeouts for tape drive code upgrade.
• Enhanced the rpm uninstall routines.
• Added functionality to further customize the log gathering for tape drives.
• Added the ability to restart server services through the client GUI.
• Clarified the Domain configuration process to include automatic restart of the services after editing.
• Streamlined the server log rotation schedule.

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