ADIC Scalar 1000 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Scalar® 1000

Product Reference Guide

Company Introduction........................................................................................2

Product Overview ...............................................................................................2

Control Module ...................................................................................................3

Expansion Modules.............................................................................................3

Scalar 1000 Capacity Guidlines..........................................................................4

DLT AIT IBM 3590

Key Features ........................................................................................................7

Flexible Drive Support ........................................................................................7

Performance & Reliability Statistics..................................................................7

Fibre Channel Capability ....................................................................................8

Planning Guidelines ............................................................................................8

Ordering Guidelines worksheets....................................................................... 9

DLT AIT IBM 3590

Configuration Diagrams ................................................................................... 12

Location Preparation Guidelines ..................................................................... 15

Physical dimensions Shipping requirements Dimension requirements

Environmental Overview..................................................................................17

Control Module / Expansion Module Electrical Specifications Scalar 1000 Drive Component Electrical Specifications BTU Guidelines

Accessories ........................................................................................................18

Points of Contact...............................................................................................18

Installation .........................................................................................................18

Service & Warranty...........................................................................................18

Library Specifications ....................................................................................... 19

DLT AIT IBM 3590

Notes ................................................................................................................22

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Company Introduction

Since its founding in 1983, ADIC™ (Advanced Digital Information Corporation) has specialized in providing backup and archival tape storage products for high value data. Today, it is the leading technology-independent supplier of automated tape libraries for networked systems.

Throughout its history, ADIC has remained committed to providing its customers access to the most advanced tape storage technology available, no matter where it is developed. Its product line includes automated tape storage systems for the latest 4mm (DAT), 8mm, AIT and DLT™ technologies, and is supported by all leading storage management software products for every leading operating system.

ADIC’s entire business plan rests on a commitment to protect critical data by continually advancing the art of automated storage. ADIC offers a world-wide network of knowledgeable, service-oriented resellers with local support throughout North America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. A strong technical service organization, including a 24-hour response line, will answer your questions. Combined, ADIC’s strong product offerings and technical innovations create the right solution for its customers.

Introduction / Product Overview

make it extremely reliable. Another aspect of the library’s flexibility is its ability to support multiple drive technologies, including DLT, AIT and IBM 3590 technologies. These drives ensure industry-leading transfer speed, capacity and reliability.

The Scalar 1000, ADIC’s newest member to its growing Scalar family, offers the ultimate scalability with an impressive tape slot capacity, a proven feature set, high reliability, and true flexibility. This robust product rounds out the Scalar family as the premier high-end, tape backup solution.

Product Overview

The Scalar 1000 solves cost and capacity problems by providing a high performance tape storage system that can cost-effectively grow with changing data storage needs.

By adding modular cabinets and extending its robotic mechanism along one continuous x-axis, its seamless growth path minimizes the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

The Scalar 1000’s modular expansion architecture is less expensive and performs faster because it utilizes only one robotic system. This design eliminates the need to pass cartridges through multiple robotics and pass-through ports. In addition, the Scalar 1000’s minimized moving parts and lack of alignment problems

Streamlined Growth

Physically growing the size of a Scalar 1000 library is straightforward and cost-effective. With a maximum configuration of four modules, it consists of one control module and up to three expansion modules.

The bottom rail (known as the x-axis), is extended as each module is added. No pass–through ports are needed since there is no wall between modules. As a result, the picker simply moves along the newly-extended axis. The associated cabling is also changed to allow the picker mechanism to move between the modules. As a result of this efficient design, no pass-through ports are required.

After connecting another module, the Scalar 1000 self-tests for the new, larger library configuration upon its first power up. Growth is simplified even more since no new firmware is required as modules are added. Drive bay capacity is field upgradable, allowing existing customers to easily add more drives as needed.

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Control / Expansion Modules

Control Module

Control modules contain the same hardware functionality and associated performance specifications. The control modules differ in tape capacity, drive bay configurations and mailbox capacity.

• Library control hardware

• Cartridge accessor

• Robotic mechanism

• Operator LCD–display panel

• Insert/eject mailbox DLT: 12 slots AIT: 18 slots 3590: 12 slots

• Flexible tape drive & cartridge slot configurations: DLT

• 6 drive bays and 158 cartridge slots

• 12 drive bays and 118 cartridge slots

AIT

• 12 drive bays and 237 cartridge slots

3590

• 2 drive bays and 158 cartridge slots

• 4 drive bays and 118 cartridge slots

Scalar 1000 / DLT

DLT

• Up to 48 DLT drives

• Up to 788 DLT cartridge slots

Scalar 1000 / AIT

• 12-slot import/export mailbox

• Up to 63 TB1 storage capacity

Expansion Modules

To increase tape and drive capacity, simply add more expansion modules (up to three) to the control module.

Expansion modules contain a variety of tape drives and cartridge storage configurations, depending on the drive technology it supports.

DLT

• 0 drive bays and 210 cartridge slots

• 6 drive bays and 170 cartridge slots

• 12 drive bays and 130 cartridge slots

AIT

• 0 drive bays and 315 cartridge slots

• 12 drive bays and 255 cartridge slots

3590

• 0 drive bays and 210 cartridge slots

• 2 drive bays and 170 cartridge slots

• 4 drive bays and 130 cartridge slots

The Scalar 1000 can be configured to support up to 48 tape drives at maximum capacity. Broken down, each module can contain up to 12 tape drives utilizing either DLT or AIT technology; 3590 configurations contain up to 4 drives per module. Drive module density varies by model as well. For example, the AIT drive modules are offered in pairs while DLT and 3590 modules are added in increments of one.

AIT

• Up to 48 AIT drives (offered in pairs)

• Up to 1,182 AIT cartridge slots

Scalar 1000 / 3590

3590

• Up to 16 3590 drives

• Up to 788 3590 cartridge slots

with 2:1 compression

with 3:1 compression

• 18-slot import/export mailbox

• Up to 118 TB1 storage capacity

• 12-slot import/export mailbox

• Up to 24 TB2 storage capacity

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DLT Capacity Guidelines

BUILDING BLOCKS OF A SCALAR 1000 / DLT LIBRARY

The Scalar 1000 / DLT control module, which can also serve as a self-contained library, is configured with 6 or 12 DLT drive bays. Each expansion module is configured for tape storage only (no drive bays), with 6 drive bays, or with 12 drive bays.

Choice of drive bay configuration determines the tape positions available in each module (see table). Drives to populate drive bays are ordered separately and may be easily added on-site. Configuration change is easy since the drive bay and cartridge capacity of any module can be easily reconfigured in the field. The Scalar 1000 automatically “reteaches”

Scalar 1000 / DLT

the library’s settings to reflect new configurations.

DLT Guidelines

Scalar 1000 / DLT

Control Module 6 158

Expansion Module 0 210

Library Drive Cartridge Storage Storage Configuration Count Capacity Capacity1Capacity

Control Module 1 - 6 158 11.1TB 12.6TB

7 - 12 118 8.3TB 9.4TB

Drive Cartridge

Bays Capacity

12 118

6 170

12 130

DLT DLT7000 DLT8000

Control Module and 1 - 6 368 26.8TB 29.4TB 1 Expansion Module 7 - 12 328 23.0TB 26.2TB

13 - 18 288 20.2TB 23.0TB 19 - 24 248 17.4TB 19.8TB

Control Module and 1 - 6 578 40.5TB 46.2TB 2 Expansion Modules 7 - 12 538 37.7TB 43.0TB

13 - 18 498 34.9TB 39.8TB 19 - 24 458 32.1TB 36.6TB 25 - 30 418 29.3TB 33.4TB 31 - 36 378 26.5TB 30.2TB

Control Module and 1 - 6 788 55.2TB 63.0TB 3 Expansion Modules 7 - 12 748 52.4TB 59.8TB

13 - 18 708 49.6TB 56.6TB 19 - 24 668 46.8TB 53.4TB 25 - 30 628 44.0TB 50.2TB 31 - 36 588 41.2TB 47.0TB 37 - 42 548 38.4TB 43.8TB 43 - 48 508 35.6TB 40.6TB

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With 2:1 compression.

AIT Guidelines

AIT Capacity Guidelines

BUILDING BLOCKS OF A SCALAR 1000 / AIT LIBRARY

The Scalar 1000 / AIT control module, which can also serve as a self-contained library, is configured with 12 AIT drive bays. Each expansion module is configured for tape storage only (no drive bays), or with 12 drive bays.

Scalar 1000 / AIT

Control Module 12 237

Drive Cartridge

Bays Capacity

Expansion Module 0 315

12 255

AIT1 AIT2 Library Drive Cartridge Storage Storage Configuration Count1Capacity Capacity2Capacity

Control Module 2 - 12 237 16.6TB 23.7TB

Control Module and 2 - 12 552 38.6TB 55.2TB 1 Expansion Module 14 - 24 492 34.4TB 49.2TB

Scalar 1000 / AIT

Control Module and 2 - 12 867 60.7TB 86.7TB 2 Expansion Modules 14 - 24 807 56.5TB 80.7TB

26 - 36 747 52.3TB 74.7TB

Control Module and 2 - 12 1182 82.7TB 118.2TB 3 Expansion Modules 14 - 24 1122 78.5TB 112.2TB

26 - 36 1062 74.3TB 106.2TB 38 - 48 1002 70.1TB 100.2TB

AIT drives offered in pairs.

With 2:1 compression. Capacities specified use 230m media. For 170m media reduce capacity by 28.6%.

With 2:1 compression.

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3590 Capacity Guidelines

BUILDING BLOCKS OF A SCALAR 1000 / 3590 LIBRARY

The Scalar 1000 / 3590 control module, which can also serve as a self-contained library, is configured with 2 or 4 3590 drive bays. Each expansion module is configured for tape storage only (no drive bays), with 2 drive bays, or with 4 drive bays.

Scalar 1000 / 3590

3590 Guidelines

Scalar 1000 / 3590

Control Module 2 158

Expansion Module 0 210

Library Drive Cartridge Storage Configuration Count Capacity Capacity

Control Module 1 - 2 158 4.7TB

Drive Cartridge

Bays Capacity

4 118

2 170 4 130

3 - 4 118 3.5TB

Control Module and 1 - 2 368 11.0TB 1 Expansion Module 3 - 4 328 9.8TB

5 - 6 288 8.6TB 7 - 8 248 7.4TB

Control Module and 1 - 2 578 17.3TB 2 Expansion Modules 3 - 4 538 16.1TB

5 - 6 498 14.9TB 7 - 8 458 13.7TB 9 - 10 418 12.5TB

11 - 12 378 11.3TB

Control Module and 1 - 2 788 23.6TB 3 Expansion Modules 3 - 4 748 22.4TB

5 - 6 708 21.2TB 7 - 8 668 20.0TB

9 - 10 628 18.8TB 11 - 12 588 17.6TB 13 - 14 548 16.4TB 15 - 16 508 15.2TB

with 3:1 compression per IBM guidelines.

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Guidelines

Key Features

The Scalar 1000 library offers a robust feature set, making it a highly reliable and effective data storage solution. Even in its largest configuration, the Scalar 1000 can move any cartridge to any drive in less than six seconds, with up to 350 cartridge swaps per hour. Its reliability rating—a full 1,000,000 cartridge swaps between failures—equates to almost two years of changing one cartridge every minute, 24 hours per day. This combination of performance and reliability makes the Scalar 1000 especially well– suited for imaging, archive, and file migration systems, where quick file recall and continual heavy use are demanded.

This library offers a wide range of features to ensure low-cost, secure, and minimal maintenance, including a keypad-secured mailbox to facilitate adding and removing tapes, and hot-swappable drives expansion/replacement without interrupting normal operations.

In addition, all major components are field replaceable in less than 30 minutes. For example, both DLT and AIT drive modules can be replaced within five minutes. To further simplify service and maintenance, the Scalar 1000 features built-in diagnostics that perform automated self-calibration and self-configuration routines.

Key Features List

• Import/export mailbox

• DLT: 12 slots

• AIT: 18 slots

• 3590: 12 slots

• Integrated barcode reader

• Visible and accessible drives and media

• Scalable, reliable design

• Engineered for easy serviceability

• Drives upgraded or exchanged in 5 minutes

• All major components are Field Replaceable Units (FRU)

• Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) of 30 minutes

to allow drive

Flexible Drive Support

The Scalar 1000 library automates the most advanced tape technology available: Quantum DLT, Sony AIT and IBM 3590 Magstar. In addition, the Scalar 1000 can support both DLT and 3590 drives

in the same library.

This flexibility allows customers to optimize the library configuration for high performance and high capacity. For more specific information about mixed media Scalar 1000 configurations, please contact ADIC.

Performance & Reliability

The key performance specifications for the

Scalar 1000 library are shown below.

Performance Specifications

Average Swaps per hour 290 Peak Swaps per hour 350 Average Time to Mount Media 5 seconds Max Time to Mount Media 6 seconds

The Scalar 1000 offers impressive reliability factors to ensure each customer’s mission-critical data is securely stored and reliably accessed.

• Mean Cycles Before Failure (MCBF):

• 1,000,000 complete cartridge swaps

• 2,000,000 movements

• Low number of moving parts along the X & Y axis

• Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF):

• 1,000,000 hours

• Automatic self tests upon error detection

• Alignment accuracy: Within 0.3 mm

Without affecting library operation. Bus integrity must be sustained.

Specific configurations only.

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Fibre Channel Capability

The Scalar 1000 is an effective candidate for use as a shared device in Fibre Channel networks due to its high capacity and large number of high–throughput drives. For customers requiring Storage Area Network (SAN) support, the Scalar 1000 library offers a Fibre Channel solution for increased bandwidth, easy scalability, and extended data transfer ranges. ADIC’s Fibre Channel routers are easily integrated within the Scalar 1000, allowing the Scalar 1000 library to be used directly in SANs.

ADIC offers two routers designed for tape streaming operations that integrate within a Scalar 1000 library—the FCR 100 and FCR 200. Both routers are 1U in height yet offer different channel options. The FCR 100 offers one Fibre Channel port and one SCSI bus while the FCR 200 offers one Fibre Channel port and two SCSI busses.

Fibre Channel Capability

Integrating Fibre Channel Routers into a Scalar 1000 is easy since the back of each Scalar 1000 module contains a standard rackmount system to seamlessly house and integrate up to six Fibre Channel routers. Library modules will utilize a certain number of routers, depending on the number of drives. The recommendation is two drives per SCSI bus. For example, twelve drives will utilize six FCR 100s. Since the FCR 200 supports two SCSI busses, twelve drives will utilize three FCR 200s. To integrate FCRs into the Scalar 1000, simply order a Fibre Channel Integration Kit (1 kit per router).

By integrating the Scalar 1000 and Fibre Channel Routers, ADIC provides customers a complete Fibre Channel solution package. Please contact an authorized ADIC reseller for pricing information about adding Fibre Channel to the Scalar 1000 library.

A rear view of the Scalar 1000 with two back-loaded FCR 100/200 routers.

Planning Guidelines

Planning for a Scalar 1000 library involves several elements, ranging from physical location preparation to identifying cable requirements. To simplify this process, ADIC offers a comprehensive worksheet designed specifically for Scalar 1000 customers.

After determining the drive type, the number of drives and modules, simply work through the appropriate Scalar 1000 Ordering Guidelines worksheet to define the correct configuration. Customers can then correctly identify the needed accessories—such as interface cables and media—and order accordingly. ADIC works with its customers to ensure these items are available upon

A rear view of the Scalar 1000 with two FCR 100/200 routers. Up to six FCR 100/200 routers can be rack mounted.

the Scalar 1000’s delivery. Please note that some items— such as cables, media, and installation costs—are separate and are not included in the base Scalar 1000 pricing.

The Ordering Guidelines worksheet is broken down by module and drive technology. Within any module, customers define the number of drives, the drive bay capacity, and drive-to-host drive cables. Customers will also identify which host interface cables are needed, both in quantity and length. Remember, a Scalar 1000 library can have numerous layout scenarios so use this worksheet to ensure that peripheral and accessory needs are properly identified.

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Scalar 1000 / DLT Ordering Guidelines

Scalar 1000 / DLT

Ordering Guidelines

Worksheet

Customer Profile

Customer Name:

Use this form when ordering a Scalar 1000 with DLT drives.

1. What is your host type?

2. What is your host SCSI controller type?

3. List the number of host controllers attaching to the Scalar 1000.

4. List the type of connector.

5. What backup software will be used?

6. What operating system will be used?

7. How many modules?

(You will need at least the control module. More expansion modules increase drive and tape capacities. Select all that apply.)

Control Module Expansion Module 1 Expansion Module 2 Expansion Module 3 (6 or 12 drive bay) # Drive Bays (0,6,12) # Drive Bays (0,6,12) # Drive Bays (0,6,12)

8. How many drives per module? (1-12 drives)

(This determines the correct number of drive bays for each module.)

Control Module Expansion Module 1 Expansion Module 2 Expansion Module 3

9. How many drives total? (1-48 drives)

(

Server specifications such as hardware and operating system details.)

(Must be differential. Examples include Adaptec AHA-2944UW card.)

(Must be HD68/HD68 interface.)

(List all modules and version numbers.)

(Examples include Microsoft NT, Netware, or HP.)

(DLT 7000 Differential drives only.)

10. How many drives per SCSI controller?

(A general guideline is 2 drives per controller.)

11. Robot connection point: Is it shared with the drives?

12. Select the appropriate power line cord for your location.

(Must select one of these options.)

North America International Germany

13. Cable Configuration

(Cables must be HD68/HD68 interface. Cable costs are separate.)

Quantity Length Library-to-host cable (15' or 30') Drive-to-drive cables (at least 2' long) Drive-to-host cables (for multiple hosts; 15' or 30') Controller-to-drive cable (required)

14. Is proper power receptacle (L5-20) available for Scalar 1000?

15. Additional accessories.

(See list below for accessories included with the Scalar 1000.)

See Environmental Overview for details.

Media Qty

Barcode labels

(Order appropriate sequence based on labels included in accessory kit.)

Cleaning media Qty

Each Scalar 1000 / DLT library includes these accessories:

• Barcode labels (series 1-297)

• Barcode labels (series 298-693)

• Operator Guide manual

• Maintenance Guide manual

with Control Module

with Expansion Module

• 1 DLT media per drive

• 1 DLT cleaning cartridge per drive

• 1 terminator per drive

Qty

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Scalar 1000 / AIT Ordering Guidelines

Scalar 1000 / AIT

Ordering Guidelines

Worksheet

Customer Profile

Customer Name:

Use this form when ordering a Scalar 1000 with AIT drives.

1. What is your host type?

2. What is your host SCSI controller type?

3. List the number of host controllers attaching to the Scalar 1000.

4. List the type of connector.

5. What backup software will be used?

6. What operating system will be used?

7. How many modules?

(You will need at least the control module. More expansion modules increase drive and tape capacities. Select all that apply.)

Control Module Expansion Module 1 Expansion Module 2 Expansion Module 3 (12 drive bay) # Drive Bays (0,12) # Drive Bays (0,12) # Drive Bays (0,12)

8. How many drives per module? (2-12 drives)

(This determines the correct number of drive bays for each module. Remember that AIT drives are offered in pairs.)

Control Module Expansion Module 1 Expansion Module 2 Expansion Module 3

9. How many drives total? (2-48 drives)

(

Server specifications such as hardware and operating system details.)

(Must be differential. Examples include Adaptec AHA-2944UW card.)

(Must be HD68/HD68 interface.)

(List all modules and version numbers.)

(Examples include Microsoft NT, Netware, or HP.)

(AIT Differential drives only.)

10. How many drives per SCSI controller?

(A general guideline is 2 drives per controller.)

11. Robot connection point: Is it shared with the drives?

12. Select the appropriate power line cord for your location.

(Must select one of these options.)

North America International Germany

13. Cable Configuration

(Cables must be HD68/HD68 interface. Cable costs are separate.)

Quantity Length Library-to-host cable (15' or 30') Drive-to-drive cables (at least 2' long) Drive-to-host cables (for multiple hosts; 15' or 30') Controller-to-drive cable (required)

14. Is proper power receptacle (L5-20) available for Scalar 1000?

15. Additional accessories.

(See list below for accessories included with the Scalar 1000.)

See Environmental Overview for details.

Media Qty

Barcode labels

(Order appropriate sequence based on labels included in accessory kit.)

Cleaning media Qty

Each Scalar 1000 / AIT library includes these accessories:

• Barcode labels (series 0-359)

• Barcode labels (series 360-719)

• Operator Guide manual

• Maintenance Guide manual

with Control Module

with Expansion Module

Qty

• 1 AIT media per drive

• 1 AIT cleaning cartridge per drive

• 1 terminator per drive

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Scalar 1000 / 3590 Ordering Guidelines

Scalar 1000 / 3590

Ordering Guidelines

Worksheet

Customer Profile

Customer Name:

Use this form when ordering a Scalar 1000 with 3590 drives.

1. What is your host type?

2. What is your host SCSI controller type?

3. List the number of host controllers attaching to the Scalar 1000.

4. List the type of connector.

5. What backup software will be used?

6. What operating system will be used?

7. How many modules?

(You will need at least the control module. More expansion modules increase drive and tape capacities. Select all that apply.)

Control Module Expansion Module 1 Expansion Module 2 Expansion Module 3 (2 or 4 drive bay) # Drive Bays (0,2,4) # Drive Bays (0,2,4) # Drive Bays (0,2,4)

8. How many drives per module? (1-4 drives)

(This determines the correct number of drive bays for each module.)

Control Module Expansion Module 1 Expansion Module 2 Expansion Module 3

9. How many drives total? (1-16 drives)

(

Server specifications such as hardware and operating system details.)

(Must be differential. Examples include Adaptec AHA-2944UW card.)

(Must be HD68/HD68 interface.)

(List all modules and version numbers.)

(Examples include Microsoft NT, Netware, or HP.)

(IBM 3590 Differential drives only.)

10. How many drives per SCSI controller?

(A general guideline is 2 drives per controller.)

11. Robot connection point: Is it shared with the drives?

12. Select the appropriate power line cord for your location.

(Must select one of these options.)

North America International Germany

13. Cable Configuration

(Cables must be HD68/HD68 interface. Cable costs are separate.)

Quantity Length Library-to-host cable (15' or 30') Drive-to-drive cables (at least 2' long) Drive-to-host cables (for multiple hosts; 15' or 30') Controller-to-drive cable (required)

14. Is proper power receptacle (L5-20) available for Scalar 1000?

15. Additional accessories.

(See list below for accessories included with the Scalar 1000.)

See Environmental Overview for details.

Media Qty

Barcode labels

(Order appropriate sequence based on labels included in accessory kit.)

Cleaning media Qty

Each Scalar 1000 / 3590 library includes these accessories:

• Operator Guide manual

• Maintenance Guide manual

Qty

• 2 terminators per drive

• Dual port adapter

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Configuration Diagrams

Visually Configuring a Scalar 1000 Library

Another aspect of this Ordering Guidelines worksheet is to assist customers in visually diagramming a Scalar 1000 library. While many configuration scenarios are possible, these sample diagrams show typical configurations. Please use these diagrams as a guide when configuring your own Scalar 1000 library. Consult your ADIC authorized reseller for configuration support.

Scalar Scenario—

Centralized Network

Backup Environment

“Backup Server with Clients.”

Configuration Diagrams

Network

SCSI Controller 1

Backup Server 1

SCSI Controller 2

6' Controller–to–drive cable

Drive 3Drive 4

Drive 2 Drive 1

Scalar 1000

Control Module

with 4 drives

Robotic Controller

15' or 30' cable

Server 2

Server 3

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Server 4

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Configuration Diagrams

Configuration Diagrams,

continued

The following two examples illustrate different ways to configure a Scalar 1000 within a multihost environment. The AMU, consisting of a control computer and DAS software, allows customers to connect multiple servers to

the same Scalar 1000 library at the same time. Specifically, the AMU’s functions include:

• Provides host communication • User interface for operation and service

• Robotic controller communication • Tape slot management

The diagram below depicts a typical Scalar 1000 with IBM 3590 drives, running an AMU configuration.

Network

AMU

Scalar Scenario—Multi–Host

(SCSI) Environment

Software Controlled

“Servers 2, 3 and 4 send robotic

requests to Server 1.”

15' or 30' cable

Network

Backup Server 1

Scalar Scenario—Multi–Host

(SCSI) Environment

Hardware Controlled

“Servers 1, 2, 3 and 4 send

robotic requests to the AMU.”

15' or 30' cable

6' Controller–to–drive cable

Drive 3Drive 4

Drive 2 Drive 1

Scalar 1000

Control Module with

4 drives and multihost–aware backup software

Robotic Controller

15' or 30' cable

Backup Server 2

15' or 30' cable

Backup Server 3

Backup Server 4

Robotic Controller

Drive 4Drive 3

Drive 2 Drive 1

15' or 30' cable

Scalar 1000

Control Module with 4 IBM 3590

drives and multihost–capable

hardware (AMU)

15' or 30' cable

Backup Server 1

15' or 30' cable

Backup Server 2

Backup Server 3

Backup Server 4

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Configuration Diagrams

Network

Configuration Diagrams,

continued

This diagram illustrates a Scalar 1000 Fibre Channel environment. Note the usage of both SCSI and fiber optic cables.

Scalar Scenario—Fibre Channel with

Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

Shared Resource Environment

Backup

Server 1

FC-HBA

Backup

Server 2

FC-HBA

FCR 100 FCR 100

Robotic

Controller

Drive 3Drive 4

Drive 2 Drive 1

Scalar 1000

Control Module

with 4 drives

Backup

Server 3

FC-HBA

Fibre

Channel

HUB

Backup

Server 4

FC-HBA

Servers use Fibre

Channel HBAs, not

SCSI cards.

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etc.

SCSI cables Optical cables

Location Preparation Guidelines

The Scalar 1000 has a series of specifications, ranging from physical to electrical, that vary depending on the configuration of choice. The following hardware information relates to all Scalar 1000 configurations, regardless of the drive technology being used.

Physical Dimensions

Control Module North America Europe

Height 6 feet 1.83 m

Width 2 feet 6 inches 0.76 m

Depth DLT, AIT 3 feet 11 inches 1.19 m

3590 5 feet 1.52 m

Maximum Weight

Distributed Load 85 lbs/sq ft 419 kg/sq m

Control Module Physical Dimensions

1052 lbs 477 kg

Shipping Requirements

When crated for shipping and delivery, the Scalar 1000 needs a certain amount of space to clear building openings. Shipped product dimensions are identified below so customer sites can determine, in advance, the ideal delivery location and proper door openings.

Control or Expansion Module North America Europe

Height 6 feet 6 inches 1.98 m

Width 2 feet 11 inches 0.9 m

Depth DLT, AIT 5 feet 5 inches 1.65 m

3590 6 feet 6 inches 1.98 m

Maximum Weight 1100 lbs 499 kg

Expansion Module North America Europe

Height 6 feet 1.8 m

Width 2 feet 6 inches 0.76 m

Depth DLT, AIT 3 feet 11 inches 1.19 m

3590 5 feet 1.52 m

Maximum Weight

Distributed Load 66 lbs/sq ft 326 kg/sq m

817 lbs 372 kg

Expansion Module Physical Dimensions

Includes the weight of (12) DLT 7000 tape drives or equivalently (4) IBM 3590 drives.

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Scalar 1000 Library Overall Dimension Requirements

Maximum Scalar 1000 Library Configuration — An Aerial View

Location Preparation Guidelines

Import/Export Slot

wall

0.3 m

Control

Module

0.76 m

3' 6"

1.06 m

top

2' 6"

1' 6"

0.45 m

2' 6"

0.76 m

3' 11"

1.19 m

(DLT, AIT)

1.52 m

(3590)

2' 6"

0.76 m

Service Access

Door

Clearance

(DLT, AIT)

Door

Clearance

10' 5"

3.18 m

11' 6"

3.51 m

(3590)

Expansion

Module 1

top

2' 6"

0.76 m

1' 6"

0.45 m

2' 6"

0.76 m

Expansion

Module 2

top

2' 6"

0.76 m

Expansion

Module 3

top

2' 6"

0.76 m

3' 11"

1.19 m

(DLT, AIT)

1.52 m

(3590)

2' 6"

0.76 m

Service Access Area is the 1'6" area behind

the Scalar 1000’s back door clearance.

10' 5"

3.18 m

(DLT, AIT)

11' 6"

3.51 m

(3590)

Planning is key. Given the size of the Scalar 1000, it requires a certain amount of dedicated space for optimal access. Please consult the layout diagram and size specifications to ensure the ideal Scalar 1000 location is identified before installation.

This Dimension Requirements diagram illustrates the space needed for these major points of access:

ACCESS POINT PURPOSE

• Import/export mailbox To load media

• Front cabinet door To access media and drives

• Back cabinet door To access cables and allow for service access

If service personnel need to access the back of the Scalar 1000, the door requires 2 feet and 6 inches of clearance. To properly access the import/export slot at least one foot of clearance is needed. As expansion modules are added, additional space requirements should be considered. Each expansion module adds another 2 feet and 6 inches in width. In total, the maximum Scalar 1000 library configuration—one control module and three expansion modules—is 10 feet in width.

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Environmental Overview

The Scalar 1000 library has unique electrical specifications for the control module, expansion modules, and tape drives as illustrated in the table below. These descriptions vary from power consumption to special power supply parameters.

Control Module Electrical Specifications

Each Scalar 1000 module requires a dedicated, hardwired 20 amp circuit. This must be in place before Scalar 1000 modules can be installed.

Control Module (Single Phase)

North America Europe

Voltage KVA 1.6 1.6 AMP KW/hour 0.36 0.36 Receptacle

Expansion Module Electrical Specifications

Expansion Module (Single Phase)

Voltage KVA 1.6 1.6 AMP 14 7 KW/hour 0.36 0.36 Receptacle

115 230

14 7

L5-20 c

North America Europe

115 230

L5-20 c

Scalar 1000 Drive Component Electrical Specifications

Devicea (Single Phase)

DLT 7000 AIT1 3590

(pair of drives)

Voltage 100-240 VAC 100-240 VAC 100-240 VAC KVA 0.1 0.1 0.25 AMP 1 1 2.5

BTU Guidelines

For customers interested in the BTU (British Thermal Unit) values associated with a Scalar 1000 library, here are some general guidelines:

DLT

• Control module with 12 DLT drives - 4500 BTU/hr

• 12 DLT drives at steady state - 126 BTU/hr

• 12 DLT drives during operative mode - 160 BTU/hr

AIT

• Control module with 12 AIT drives - 575 BTU/hr

• AIT drive module (drive pair) at steady state - 18 BTU/hr

• AIT drive module (drive pair) during operative mode - 18 BTU/hr

IBM 3590

• IBM 3590 drive module at steady state - 73 BTU/hr

• IBM 3590 drive module during operative mode - 73 BTU/hr

a. Connect an 18-gauge stranded copper wire from the

control module cabinet to an earth ground. b. Includes the drive components. c. Cable and receptacle determined by location. d. To ensure adequate power supply, the Scalar 1000

library requires a dedicated, hardwired 20 amp

circuit and an L5-20 type connector, commonly

referred to as a “20 amp/twist lock” connector.

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Accessories

Included with each Scalar 1000 library are several accessory items that complement the functionality of this product. Please note that accessory kits vary by the drive type used in the Scalar 1000.

Some items, such as barcode labels, are included to provide customers with a sufficient start quantity. However, customers may choose to order more of these items, depending on their unique configuration requirements. Listed below are the accessories that ship with each Scalar 1000 library:

Scalar 1000 / DLT

• Barcode labels (Series 1-297) with Control Module

• Barcode labels (Series 298-693) with Expansion Module #1

• Operator Guide manual

• Maintenance Guide manual

• 1 DLT media per drive

• 1 DLT cleaning cartridge

• 1 terminator per drive

Scalar 1000 / AIT

• Barcode labels (Series 0-359) with Control Module

• Barcode labels (Series 360-719) with Expansion Module #1

• Operator Guide manual

• Maintenance Guide manual

• 1 AIT media per drive

• 1 AIT cleaning cartridge

• 1 terminator per drive

Scalar 1000 / 3590

• Operator Guide manual

• Maintenance Guide manual

• 2 terminators per drive

• Dual port adapter

Points of Contact

ADIC wants its customers to experience a positive Scalar 1000 sales, integration, and installation process. A major component is communication—to identify company contacts and specific functions so customers know what to expect and from whom. Typically, ADIC, in conjunction with its authorized reseller, works with the customer to address qualification issues such as:

• Software compatibility

• Accessory requirements

• Cable requirements

• Installation scheduling

Installation

The Scalar 1000 requires an ADIC installation Customer Engineer (CE) to perform the library installation. Please consult your ADIC reseller for an installation price quote. ADIC installation services include installing and configuring the Scalar 1000 library (hardware) and a comprehensive, customized product overview. This handson training will give library operators first hand training and guidance. Please note that customers are responsible for the backup software installation.

Proper site preparation simplifies the installation process so utilize this guide to identify those items requiring customer attention. Before the actual installation, the ADIC CE will call the customer to review the necessary preparation steps, select the install date, and answer any questions. Total install time varies by customer site, but to provide adequate time, customers should plan on one day to complete the Scalar 1000 installation.

Service and Warranty

The Scalar 1000 library’s service and support levels are unmatched. One year of on-site service is included in the Scalar 1000 North American list price. DLT and AIT drives carry a three year warranty. IBM 3590 drives carry a one year warranty. In addition, customers may also upgrade on-site service response levels to suit specific support requirements.

Please contact an authorized North American ADIC reseller for complete service price quotes. For information about services available in Europe, please contact ADIC Europe at +33 (0) 1 30 87 53 00 or ADIC / GRAU Storage Systems at +49 6142 9923 0.

Conclusion

By offering the Scalar 1000, ADIC is able to provide customers with a cost-effective, reliable and flexible data storage solution that grows with customer requirements. ADIC recognizes that its customers have unique yet equally important storage needs.

With the Scalar 1000 library, ADIC puts the storage growth choice where it belongs—with the customer.

ADIC’s North American corporate phone number is 1-800-336-1233. In Europe, please contact ADIC Europe at +33 (0) 1 30 87 53 00 or ADIC / GRAU Storage Systems at +49 6142 9923 0.

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Scalar 1000 / DLT Specifications

Library Configurations

Scalar 1000

DLT7000 DLT8000

DLT DLT Total Total

Tape Capacity Drives Cartridges Capacity1Capacity Base Control Module: 1 to 12 118 to 158 11.1TB 12.6TB

With 1 Expansion Module: 1 to 24 248 to 368 25.8TB 29.4TB With 2 Expansion Modules: 1 to 36 378 to 578 40.5TB 46.2TB With 3 Expansion Modules: 1 to 48 508 to 788 55.2TB 63.0TB

Drive and Performance

Drive Type: DLT7000 DLT8000 Data Cartridge Capacity

Native: 35GB 40GB with 2:1 Compression: 70GB 80GB

Transfer Rate per drive

Native: 300MB/min 360MB/min

with Compression: 600MB/min File Access Time (Avg): 60 seconds Data Compression: On-board DCLZ with variable block size Recording Format: Multiple Track, Linear Serpentine Data Buffer: 8MB, cache buffer adjusts to host rates Media: DLTtape™ IV Tape Length: 1800 feet Recording Density: 86,000 bits/in 100,000 bits/in Tracks Per Tape: 208 Error Correction Code: Reed Solomon ECC; 64-bit CRC on each

4KB of data; 16-bit CRC on each record; Internal parity checking on cache buffer

Operation

Cartridge Change: 6 seconds maximum Indicators: Password-protected keypad with LCD

menu display

Drive: Write Protected, Tape in Use,

Use Cleaning Tape, and Tape Density LEDs;

Density Select, Tape Unload Controls Drive Interface: Fast and Wide SCSI-2 Differential Library Interface: SCSI-2 Differential SCSI Connections: 68-pin micro-D

Reliability

Hard Error Rate: Less than 1 in 1017 bits read Tape Shelf Life: 30 years minimum (at 20°C, 40% RH)

Maintenance: Periodic drive head cleaning with

DLT Cleaning Cartridge MSBF: Greater than 1,000,000 cartridge changes MTTR: Less than 30 minutes Field Replaceable: Drives, Power Supplies, Gripper Assembly,

Barcode Reader, Control Electronics Module,

Hot Swappable Drives

Diagnostics: Built-In-Test (BIT), Store/Recall Past Events,

“Fault Isolation” Assistance, Self Initiating

Configuration and Calibration Routines

Physical

Control Module: 29.5"W x 47"D x 72"H

(74.9cm x 119.4cm x 182.9cm)

Weight: 1052 lbs. (477Kg) maximum weight

Expansion Module: 29.5"W x 47"D x 72"H

(74.9cm x 119.4cm x 182.9cm)

Weight: 817 lbs (372Kg)

Environmental

Electrical: 115/230 VAC, 1.6kVa Altitude: 30,000 feet Temperature: 16°C to 32°C Operating Humidity: 15 to 75% Non-Condensing Operating

Compliance and Certification

Year 2000 Compliant Safety: UL-1950 ITE, CSA950, EN 60950 Emissions: FCC #47 CFR, Part 15, Class A, CSA C108.8M,

EN 55022, Class A Immunity: IEC (1000-4-2, 3, 4) International: CE

Software and Platforms

Consult the most recent ADIC Software Compatibility Guide for a complete list of software and platforms compatible with the Scalar Series.

with 2:1 compression.

without affecting library operation. Bus integrity must be sustained.

Year 2000

Compliant

Scalar® and ADIC® are trademarks of Advanced Digital Information Corporation. DLT™ and DLTtape™ are trademarks of Quantum Corporation. AIT™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation®.

All specifications subject to change without notice. All products and company names should be considered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Scalar 1000 / AIT Specifications

Library Configurations

Scalar 1000

AIT1 AIT2

AIT AIT Total Total

Drives1Cartridges Capacity2Capacity

Base Control Module: 2 to 12 237 16.6TB 23.7TB With 1 Expansion Module: 2 to 24 492 to 552 38.6TB 55.2TB With 2 Expansion Modules: 2 to 36 747 to 867 60.7TB 86.7TB With 3 Expansion Modules: 2 to 48 1002 to 1182 82.7TB 118.2TB

Drive and Performance

Drive Type: AIT1 AIT2 Data Cartridge Capacity AIT AIT2

Native: 35GB 50GB with 2:1 Compression: 70GB 100GB

Transfer Rate per drive

Native: 180MB/min 360MB/min

with 2:1 Compression: 360MB/min 720MB/min File Access Time (Avg): 37 seconds with MIC Data Compression: ALDC (Adaptive Lossless Data Compression) Data Buffer: 4MB 8MB Media: AIT1 AIT2 Tape Length: 230m Recording Density: 116,000 bits/in 167,000 bits/in Error Correction Code: Read after write enhanced C3 ECC

Operation

Cartridge Change: 6 seconds maximum Indicators: Password-protected keypad with LCD

menu display Drive: Status LED and eject buttons Drive Interface: Fast and Wide SCSI-2 Differential Library Interface: SCSI-2 Differential SCSI Connections: 68-pin micro-D

Reliability

Hard Error Rate: Less than 1 in 1017 bits read Tape Shelf Life: 30 years minimum (at 20°C, 40% RH)

Maintenance: Cleaning not required unless indicated by

drive LEDs MSBF: Greater than 1,000,000 cartridge changes MTTR: Less than 30 minutes Drive MTBF: Greater than 200,000 power-on hours Field Replaceable: Drives, Power Supplies, Gripper Assembly,

Barcode Reader, Control Electronics Module,

Hot Swappable Drives

Diagnostics: Built-In-Test (BIT), Store/Recall Past Events,

“Fault Isolation” Assistance, Self Initiating

Configuration and Calibration Routines

Physical

Control Module: 29.5"W x 47"D x 72"H

(74.9cm x 119.4cm x 182.9cm)

Weight: 1052 lbs. (477Kg) maximum weight

Expansion Module: 29.5"W x 47"D x 72"H

(74.9cm x 119.4cm x 182.9cm)

Weight: 817 lbs (372Kg)

Environmental

Electrical: 115/230 VAC, 1.6kVa Altitude: 10,000 feet Temperature: 16°C to 32°C Operating Humidity: 15 to 75% Non-Condensing Operating

Compliance and Certification

Year 2000 Compliant Safety: UL-1950 ITE, CSA950, EN 60950 Emissions: FCC #47 CFR, Part 15, Class A, CSA C108.8M,

EN 55022, Class A Immunity: IEC (1000-4-2, 3, 4) International: CE

Software and Platforms

Consult the most recent ADIC Software Compatibility Guide for a complete list of software and platforms compatible with the Scalar Library Series.

AIT drives offered in pairs.

with 2:1 compression. Capacities specified use 230m media. For

Year 2000

Compliant

Scalar® and ADIC® are trademarks of Advanced Digital Information Corporation. DLT™ and DLTtape™ are trademarks of Quantum Corporation. AIT™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation®.

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All specifications subject to change without notice. All products and company names should be considered trademarks of their respective companies.

170m media reduce capacity by 28.6%

With 2:1 compression.

Without affecting library operation. Bus integrity must be sustained.

Scalar 1000 / 3590 Specifications

Library Configurations

Scalar 1000

Tape Capacity: 3590 Drives 3590 Cartridges Total Capacity Base Control Module: 1 to 4 118 to 158 4.7TB With 1 Expansion Module: 1 to 8 248 to 368 11.0TB With 2 Expansion Modules: 1 to 12 378 to 578 17.3TB With 3 Expansion Modules: 1 to 16 508 to 788 23.6TB

Drive and Performance

Drive Type: IBM 3590 Data Cartridge Capacity

Native: 10GB with 3:1 Compression: 30GB

Transfer Rate per drive

Native: 540MB/min

with 3:1 Compression: 1.62 GB/min File Access Time (Avg): 16 seconds Data Compression: LZ1 Compression Standard Recording Format: Multiple Track Serpentine Longitudinal Search Speed: 5 meters / second Media: Linear Half Inch Tape Tape Length: 1050 feet Tracks Per Tape: 128 (8 sets of 16 tracks) Error Correction Code: Multi-level Reed Solomon ECC

Operation

Cartridge Change: 6 seconds maximum Library Indicators: Keypad with LCD menu display Drive Indicators: Operator / Service panel with display menu

control switches

Drive: Write Protected, Tape in Use, Use Cleaning Tape,

and Tape Unload Controls Drive Interface: Wide Ultra SCSI Differential Library Interface: SCSI-2 Differential SCSI Connections: 68-pin micro-D

Reliability

Maintenance: Periodic drive head cleaning with

3590 Cleaning Cartridge MSBF: Greater than 1,000,000 cartridge changes MTTR: Less than 30 minutes Field Replaceable: Power Supplies, Gripper Assembly,Barcode Reader,

Control Electronics Module, Drive Components Diagnostics: Built-In-Test (BIT), Store/Recall Past Events,

“Fault Isolation” Assistance, Self Initiating

Configuration and Calibration Routines

Physical

Control Module: 29.5"W x 60"D x 72"H

(74.9cm x 152.4cm x 182.9cm)

Weight: 1052 lbs. (477Kg) maximum weight

Expansion Module: 29.5"W x 60"D x 72"H

(74.9cm x 152.4cm x 182.9cm)

Weight: 817 lbs (372Kg)

Environmental

Electrical: 115/230 VAC, 1.6kVa Temperature: 16°C to 32°C Operating Humidity: 20 to 80% Non-Condensing Operating

Compliance and Certification

Year 2000 Compliant Safety: UL-1950 ITE, CSA950, EN 60950 Emissions: FCC #47 CFR, Part 15, Class A, CSA C108.8M,

EN 55022, Class A Immunity: IEC (1000-4-2, 3, 4) International: CE

Software and Platforms

Consult the most recent ADIC Software Compatibility Guide for a complete list of software and platforms compatible with the Scalar Library Series.

With 3:1 compression per IBM specifications.

Year 2000

Compliant

Scalar® and ADIC® are trademarks of Advanced Digital Information Corporation. DLT™ and DLTtape™ are trademarks of Quantum Corporation. AIT™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation®.

All specifications subject to change without notice. All products and company names should be considered trademarks of their respective companies.

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ADIC Scalar 1000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual