CR-367706 - Attachment B - Magnetic Tape Library Requirements.xlsx
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This attachment B document outlines detailed technical requirements for a magnetic tape library procurement for the Fermi Forward Discovery Group (FFDG) at Fermilab. The tape library must meet 32 specific requirements, including a minimum native storage capacity of 225 PB, support for 20 initial tape drives with an option to add 20 more, and compatibility with RHEL/AlmaLinux 9. Critical specifications include redundant power capabilities, at least 50 tape I/O ports, support for 5000 daily mounts/dismounts, and installation in the Grid Computing Center with specific physical constraints such as door dimensions and floor weight ratings.
Key non-functional requirements cover maintenance, software compatibility, and documentation, including 24x7 on-site maintenance for mission-critical components, 5-year hardware and software licensing, and comprehensive documentation for Site Reliability Engineers and system developers. The library must be UL-listed, support 208V electrical distribution, include fully redundant components with automatic failover, and use active software projects with regular updates. The procurement emphasizes technical compatibility with FFDG's existing infrastructure, particularly their CTA (C++) operational software and Linux SCSI drivers.
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Requirements Attachment B Requirements Magnetic Tape Library CR-367706
| (A) | ||
| Req. Id | (B) | |
| Domain Area | Magnetic Tape Library | (D) |
| Type of Requirement | (E) | |
| Priority | (F) | |
| Conforms (Y/N) | (G) |
Reference to Proposal Page #
| 1 | Implementation | The new tape library will be located in the Grid Computing Center (GCC) as the Figure 1 in Attachment A depicts. There is no need to fill up all of the available space, but it must completely fit on it. | Non-Functional | Must-have |
| 2 | Implementation | The library must support the installation of VESDA detectors. Complete documentation for their installation, including any required clearance areas to prevent interference with the library's proper operation, must be provided. | Non-Functional | Must-have |
| 3 | Implementation | The current rating of the GCC raised Floor is listed at 300 LB per square foot | Non-Functional | Must-have |
| 4 | Implementation | The proposal must take into account that all cabling at GCC is routed through overhead cable trays, with the lowest restricted cable tray height being 87 inches. Only power cables are installed under the raised floor. | Non-Functional | Must-have |
| 5 | Implementation | When moving equipment into the GCC Tape Robot Room (TRR), the following door dimensions must be considered: |
• Exterior Lobby Door: 70 inches (W) × 91 inches (H)
• Interior Lobby Door: 71 inches (W) × 82 inches (H)
| • TRR Entrance: 70 inches (W) × 90 inches (H) | Non-Functional | Must-have | |
| 6 | Implementation | Comprehensive documentation about installation and environmental requirements must be provided, including: |
• Airflow intake and exhaust specifications.
• Fully loaded library weight.
• Total dimensions of the library, including required clearance areas.
• Penetrations and installation guide for fire suppression systems.
| • External cabling requirements, such as the location of perforated floor tiles and cable trays. | Non-Functional | Must-have | |||
| 7 | Standards | The proposed tape library must be listed by UL or another nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL). | Non-Functional | Must-have | |
| 8 | Product | The tape library must support a 208V electrical distribution. | |||
| Information on input power requirements, electrical connection type, circuit breaker size, and input power location must be provided. | Non-Functional | Must-have | |||
| 9 | Reliability | The tape library must include redundant power capabilities. | Non-Functional | Must-have | |
| 10 | Product | The library must have a minimum native storage capacity of 225 PB (not compressed). | Non-Functional | Must-have | |
| 11 | Product | The library must include 20 tape drives as part of the initial setup, with an option to add 20 additional drives. | Non-Functional | Must-have | |
| 12 | Product | The total capacity of the library must support up to 40+ tape drives without impacting other capacity requirements. | Non-Functional | Must-have | |
| 13 | Product | Each tape drive must be capable of exposing the associated media changer through its interface. | Non-Functional | Must-have | |
| 14 | Product | Each tape drive must include one external SAS, FC or Ethernet port, depending on the solution type. | Non-Functional | Must-have | |
| 15 | Product | All drives and the library must include the necessary cables to connect to their corresponding operational servers. |
The tape servers will be located close to the library.
Cable dimensions will be provided once the requisition is awarded.
| Cables should preferably be shipped ahead of the library to ensure readiness for final installation. | Non-Functional | Must-have | |||
| 16 | Reliability | If the solution uses SAS or Ethernet, it must either include the necessary bridges or switches, or provide detailed specifications for the additional hardware required to connect the drives to their respective nodes. | Non-Functional | Must-have | |
| 17 | Reliability | The library must include fully redundant components for mission-critical elements (e.g., media changer robots). | |||
| Automatic failover capability is required. | Functional | Must-have | |||
| 18 | Efficiency | The library must support at least 5000 daily mounts/dismounts as it will be used for warm storage, not cold storage. | Non-Functional | Must-have | |
| 19 | Efficiency | Tape caching mechanisms that prioritize frequently used tapes will be highly considered. | Non-functional | Could-have | |
| 20 | Product | The library must include at least 50 tape I/O ports for inserting and ejecting tapes. | Non-Functional | Must-have | |
| 21 | Usability | Tape I/O ports must support programmatic control for automated tape insertion/ejection. | Functional | Must-have | |
| 22 | Product | The library must not include physical partitions or be pre-partitioned; all drives must have access to all tapes. | Functional | Will not have | |
| 23 | Product | Logical partitioning capabilities under administrative configuration will be considered an added value. | Functional | Could-have | |
| 24 | Organizational | Mission-critical components (e.g., media changer robots) must include 24x7 on-site maintenance. | Non-Functional | Must-have | |
| 25 | Organizational | Non-mission-critical components (e.g., tape drives) must include 8x5 on-site maintenance. | Non-Functional | Must-have | |
| 26 | Organizational | All hardware must include 5 years of maintenance, paid annually. | Non-Functional | Must-have | |
| 27 | Interoperability | All software required to manage, control, and operate the tape library and its components must be compatible with RHEL/AlmaLinux 9. | Non-Functional | Must-have | |
| 28 | Interoperability | Any interfaces requiring special integration must include assistance, guidance, and debugging support from the vendor to ensure full integration with our system. Additional integration efforts will impact the proposal score. |
FFDG operates libraries using CTA software:
• CTA (C++) is the software that we are using for operations. Interaction with tape drives is performed at the low SCSI layer using Linux SCSI drivers:
| • SG (SCSI Generic Driver) and ST (SCSI Tape Device Driver). | Functional | Must-have | |
| 29 | Delivery | Comprehensive documentation for all software, including drivers, APIs, ABIs, and user guides, must be provided for: |
• Site Reliability Engineers (SREs).
| • CTA system developers. | Non-Functional | Must-have | |||
| 30 | Ethical | All software, including firmware, must be part of active projects that receive regular updates and improvements. | Non-Functional | Must-have | |
| 31 | Organizational | Software that disrupts mission-critical activities must have 24x7 maintenance response times. | Non-Functional | Must-have | |
| 32 | Organizational | Any software requiring licensing must include a 5-year license with annual maintenance payments. | Non-Functional | Must-have |
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