Library Management Software

Library Lifecycle Management (LLM) tracks component-specific thresholds and automates hardware monitoring, allowing early detection of potential failures. LLM helps prevent data loss and downtime, ensuring uninterrupted operations and reducing the risk of costly disruptions.

At Spectra Logic, keeping your tape libraries running smoothly is essential for protecting your data. That’s why we developed Library Lifecycle Management (LLM) to proactively monitor and manage the health of your tape library’s hardware components. LLM provides real-time tracking of critical elements like robotic arms, drive mechanisms, and even the air filters. Each movement within your system—whether it’s drive-to-drive, drive-to-slot, or any other action—is recorded, while metrics like alignment, power-on time, and total number of moves are analyzed. These insights allow you to detect issues early, avoiding costly repairs and unplanned downtime.

What sets LLM apart is its proactive approach to problem-solving. By setting specific thresholds for each component, you’ll receive alerts when anything reaches a critical point, enabling you to address the issue before it impacts operations. You can also configure email notifications through AutoSupport profiles, which ensures you stay informed even when you aren’t actively monitoring the system. If needed, LLM can automatically generate support tickets, sending the necessary diagnostic information to our SpectraGuard Support team and speeding up troubleshooting.

LLM goes beyond robotics, extending to components like air filters and controller module batteries—items that are easy to overlook but essential to your system’s performance. The simple interface makes it easy to review and manage your library's health, from the smallest part to the largest. By extending the lifespan of your hardware and ensuring continuous access to your data, LLM offers a seamless way to maintain library performance with minimal effort. It’s peace of mind for your entire tape library, built into every Spectra Logic system.