Dell ML3 User Manual

Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library

User's Guide

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Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide

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Regulatory information

• The library must be installed in a restricted area.

• Only personnel with technical and product safety training should have access to the library.

• The library must be properly installed in an ofce or industrial environment with shielded cables and adequate grounding of SAS interface and input power to comply with regulations and standards.

• Models: 3555-L3A, 3555-E3A

The system complies to all applicable safety standards to allow for shipments worldwide including the America's, European Union Member States, Middle East, and Asia.

Minimum rmware levels for common library features

Table 1. Minimum rmware levels for common library features

Feature Minimum Firmware Levels Required

LTO8 (HH/FH) Tape Drives Library Firmware must be at 1.1.1.0 or greater to

support the LTO8 tape drives. Ensure that any host applications and device drivers are at the minimum level that is required to support LTO8 tape drives.

Certain non-IBM LTO8 media requires minimum drive rmware J4D4. Contact your media supplier for details.

LTO6 (HH/FH) and LTO7 (HH/FH) Tape Drives Library Firmware must be at 1.1.0.1-A00 or greater

to support the LTO6 and LTO7 tape drives. Ensure that any host applications and device drivers are at the minimum level that is required to support LTO6 and LTO7 tape drives.

Library-Managed Encryption Library Firmware must be at 1.1.1.0-A00 or greater

to support the Library-Managed Encryption feature. Ensure that any key manager applications are at the minimum level that is required to support the 3U library.

SKLM for z/OS encryption requires minimum library rmware 1.2.0.0-B00.

Path Failover (Control Path and Data Path) Library Firmware must be at 1.1.1.0-A00 or greater

to support the Path Failover feature. Ensure that any device drivers are at the minimum level that is required to support the 3U library.

Remote Logging (rsyslog) Library Firmware must be at 1.1.1.0-A00 or greater

to support the Remote Logging feature. Ensure that any device drivers are at the minimum level that is required to support the 3U library.

Table 1. Minimum rmware levels for common library features (continued)

Feature Minimum Firmware Levels Required

LTO M8 media

Sequential Mode Library Firmware must be at 1.1.1.2-A00 or greater

Library Serial Number 7800K0K or greater Library rmware must be at 1.2.1.0-A00 or greater

Key Path Diagnostics (KPD) Library Firmware must be at 1.3.0.0-A00 or greater

Contacting Dell

For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). Note: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can nd contact information about your

purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

Library Firmware must be at 1.1.1.1-B00 or greater to support the M8 media feature. Drive rmware must be at HB82 or greater to support the M8 media feature. Ensure that any device drivers are at the minimum level that is required to support the 3U library.

to support Sequential Mode. Ensure that any host applications are at the minimum level that is required to support the 3U library in this mode.

to support newer library serial numbers.

to support KPD.

Dell provides online and telephone-based support and service options. Service availability varies by country and product, and some services might not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues follow the steps that are listed:

1. Go to www.Dell.com/support.

2. Select your country from the drop-down menu on the lower right corner of the page.

3. For customized support: a. Enter your system Service Tag in the Enter your Service Tag eld.

b. Click Submit. The support page that lists the various support categories is displayed.

4. For general support: a. Select your product category.

b. Select your product segment. c. Select your product. The support page that lists the various support categories is displayed.

5. For contact details of Dell Global Technical Support: a. Click Global Technical Support.

b. The Contact Technical Support page is displayed with details to call, chat, or e-mail the Dell

Global Technical Support team.

Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library: User's Guide

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Read this FIRST....................................................................................................iii

Minimum rmware levels for common library features............................................................................. iii

Contacting Dell............................................................................................................................................ iv

Figures................................................................................................................. ix

Tables................................................................................................................ xiii

Safety and environmental notices ........................................................................xx

Danger and Caution notices....................................................................................................................... xx

Possible safety hazards............................................................................................................................xxv

Class I laser product.................................................................................................................................xxv

Acclimation.............................................................................................................................................. xxvi

Performing the safety inspection procedure.......................................................................................... xxvi

Rack safety...............................................................................................................................................xxvi

Power Cords..............................................................................................................................................xxx

Preface.............................................................................................................xxxi

Chapter 1. Overview.............................................................................................. 1

Introduction................................................................................................................................................. 1

Structure and supported library congurations..........................................................................................2

Components............................................................................................................................................6

User interfaces...........................................................................................................................................11

Supported tape drives............................................................................................................................... 11

Control path drives...............................................................................................................................12

Mixed drives..........................................................................................................................................12

Drive sled back panels......................................................................................................................... 13

Physical and logical addresses of drives............................................................................................. 15

Supported tape cartridges.........................................................................................................................16

Library functions........................................................................................................................................ 16

Random and Sequential Logical Library modes.................................................................................. 16

Encryption.............................................................................................................................................17

Library sharing......................................................................................................................................18

Control path failover, Data path failover, and load balancing.............................................................18

Alerts and logging.................................................................................................................................19

Host connectivity....................................................................................................................................... 20

Network connectivity.................................................................................................................................21

Chapter 2. Planning............................................................................................. 22

Library Layout and Location requirements............................................................................................... 22

Power cords............................................................................................................................................... 27

Network requirements...............................................................................................................................32

Host requirements.....................................................................................................................................32

Chapter 3. Installing............................................................................................34

Unpacking the Base Module and Expansion Modules.............................................................................. 36

Identifying Library Module components................................................................................................... 40

Preparing top and bottom modules.......................................................................................................... 40

Installing modules in a rack...................................................................................................................... 43

Installing a tabletop module..................................................................................................................... 47

Aligning and connecting modules............................................................................................................. 47

Validating tape drive installation...............................................................................................................50

Connecting cables......................................................................................................................................51

Powering on the library..............................................................................................................................52

The Initial Setup process...........................................................................................................................53

Initial conguration and customization.................................................................................................... 54

Labeling and loading tape cartridges........................................................................................................ 54

Verifying the installation............................................................................................................................56

Advanced library conguration................................................................................................................. 56

Overview...............................................................................................................................................56

Library partitioning............................................................................................................................... 57

Verifying the host connection....................................................................................................................58

Chapter 4. Managing............................................................................................59

The Management GUI................................................................................................................................59

The Operator Panel....................................................................................................................................62

Locating Management functions............................................................................................................... 63

Default settings.................................................................................................................................... 67

Methods of cleaning drives.................................................................................................................. 70

Accessing cartridges............................................................................................................................ 71

Conguring Library Managed Encryption.............................................................................................72

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting..................................................................................75

Finding event information..........................................................................................................................75

Identifying a failed component................................................................................................................. 75

Running library tests..................................................................................................................................75

Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................................................................................. 75

Pre-call checklist....................................................................................................................................... 79

Contacting Dell...........................................................................................................................................80

Diagnostic information...............................................................................................................................80

The ITDT rmware update, dump retrieval and drive test tool ......................................................... 80

Event codes.......................................................................................................................................... 81

TapeAlert Flags.................................................................................................................................. 105

Sense data..........................................................................................................................................111

Drive Error Codes: Single-character display (SCD)........................................................................... 111

Chapter 6. Upgrading and servicing....................................................................115

Internal view of library............................................................................................................................ 115

Adding, removing, or replacing a tape drive........................................................................................... 116

Adding or replacing a Base or Expansion Module.................................................................................. 120

Adding, removing, or replacing a power supply..................................................................................... 125

Replacing a Base or Expansion controller card...................................................................................... 128

Installing, removing, or replacing an accessor and spooling mechanism............................................. 131

Returning the accessor to the Base Module......................................................................................137

Removing or replacing a spooling mechanism....................................................................................... 138

Removing or replacing a magazine......................................................................................................... 142

Moving the library modules.....................................................................................................................143

Appendix A. Library Conguration Forms........................................................... 146

Library information.................................................................................................................................. 146

Module and drive information................................................................................................................. 148

Logical Library information......................................................................................................................149

Users account information...................................................................................................................... 150

Appendix B. Management GUI functions and roles ............................................. 151

Appendix C. LTO media......................................................................................157

Data cartridges........................................................................................................................................ 157

Cartridge Read/Write compatibility...................................................................................................158

LTO Type M Cartridge (M8)................................................................................................................ 158

WORM (Write Once, Read Many) cartridges........................................................................................... 159

WORM media......................................................................................................................................159

Data security on WORM media.......................................................................................................... 160

WORM media errors...........................................................................................................................160

Cleaning cartridge....................................................................................................................................160

Labeling tape cartridges..........................................................................................................................160

Guidelines for bar code labels........................................................................................................... 162

Write-Protect switch................................................................................................................................162

Handling the cartridges........................................................................................................................... 163

Providing training............................................................................................................................... 163

Ensuring proper packaging................................................................................................................ 164

Proper acclimation and environmental conditions........................................................................... 164

Completing a thorough inspection.................................................................................................... 165

Handling the cartridge carefully........................................................................................................ 165

Environmental and shipping specications for tape cartridges.............................................................166

Appendix D. REST API for scalable tape libraries................................................167

Resources................................................................................................................................................ 169

System................................................................................................................................................169

Library information.............................................................................................................................171

Library operations.............................................................................................................................. 179

Library conguration.......................................................................................................................... 183

Library test......................................................................................................................................... 187

Drive information................................................................................................................................190

Drive conguration.............................................................................................................................190

Partition (Logical Library) information...............................................................................................192

Partition (Logical Library) conguration............................................................................................ 197

Denitions................................................................................................................................................198

BaseInfoData..................................................................................................................................... 198

BaseStatusData..................................................................................................................................199

DriveInfo.............................................................................................................................................200

Error....................................................................................................................................................201

EventEntry.......................................................................................................................................... 202

IOStatus............................................................................................................................................. 202

Inventory............................................................................................................................................ 202

LibraryInfo..........................................................................................................................................203

LibraryStatus...................................................................................................................................... 203

LicenseInfo.........................................................................................................................................203

MediaInfoData....................................................................................................................................203

Module................................................................................................................................................204

ModuleStatusData..............................................................................................................................205

Modules..............................................................................................................................................205

PartitionInfo....................................................................................................................................... 205

Slot......................................................................................................................................................207

TestStatus.......................................................................................................................................... 208

Security.................................................................................................................................................... 208

Appendix E. Accessibility...................................................................................210

Glossary............................................................................................................211

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Index................................................................................................................ 231

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Figures

1. Two module tape library............................................................................................................................... 1

2. Base Module ................................................................................................................................................. 2

3. Expansion Module......................................................................................................................................... 3

4. Base Module.................................................................................................................................................. 3

5. 2 module library............................................................................................................................................ 3

6. 3 module library............................................................................................................................................ 3

7. 4 module library............................................................................................................................................ 4

8. 5 module library............................................................................................................................................ 4

9. 6 Module library.............................................................................................................................................5

10. 7 module library.......................................................................................................................................... 6

11. Front panel ..................................................................................................................................................7

12. Rear panel....................................................................................................................................................8

13. Physical numbering of modules .................................................................................................................9

14. Left magazine.............................................................................................................................................. 9

15. Right magazine..........................................................................................................................................10

16. Power supply rear panel LEDs..................................................................................................................11

17. Mixed drives in a logical library.................................................................................................................13

18. Drive sled indicators..................................................................................................................................13

19. Half-height SAS dual port......................................................................................................................... 14

20. Half-height FC single port.........................................................................................................................14

21. Full-height FC dual port............................................................................................................................ 14

22. Physical numbering of drives....................................................................................................................15

23. Psychrometric chart showing recommended and allowable operating environments for the tape

library..........................................................................................................................................................25

24. Types of receptacles.................................................................................................................................31

25. Removing the module from the box......................................................................................................... 37

26. The module after removal from the box...................................................................................................37

27. Unlatching the top of the module.............................................................................................................38

28. Removing the top of the module.............................................................................................................. 38

29. The module is opened to show the foam packing................................................................................... 39

30. The foam packing is removed, and the internal components are shown - Base Module.......................39

31. Lowering the front of the top cover.......................................................................................................... 41

32. Unlocking the spring loaded lock............................................................................................................. 42

33. Removing the cover.................................................................................................................................. 42

34. Lifting the cover and locking it..................................................................................................................43

35. Universal rack connector.......................................................................................................................... 43

36. Incorrect connector locations ................................................................................................................. 44

37. Correct connector locations .....................................................................................................................44

38. Mounting the rails to the connectors........................................................................................................45

39. Side rails installed.....................................................................................................................................46

40. Sliding the library into the rack.................................................................................................................46

41. Library in the rack......................................................................................................................................47

42. Hole for alignment pin...............................................................................................................................48

43. Alignment lever lock................................................................................................................................. 48

44. Alignment lever locked or engaged to lower module.............................................................................. 49

45. Alignment lever unlocked or disengaged.................................................................................................49

46. Two modules in rack, seen from the rear.................................................................................................50

47. Connected modules.................................................................................................................................. 50

48. Full-height FC dual port............................................................................................................................ 51

49. Half-height FC single port.........................................................................................................................51

50. Half-height SAS dual port......................................................................................................................... 52

51. IP address selection................................................................................................................................. 53

52. Open I/O station seen from the left..........................................................................................................55

53. Magazine pulled out..................................................................................................................................55

54. Management GUI main screen................................................................................................................. 60

55. Operator Panel main screen..................................................................................................................... 62

56. Front panel LEDs....................................................................................................................................... 63

57. Internal view of the library..................................................................................................................... 115

58. Drive bay covers......................................................................................................................................117

59. Alignment rails........................................................................................................................................ 117

60. Installing a tape drive............................................................................................................................. 118

61. Unlocking the drive................................................................................................................................. 118

62. Interconnect cables................................................................................................................................122

63. Unlocking or disengaging the alignment lever.......................................................................................123

64. Loosening the thumbscrews.................................................................................................................. 124

65. Sliding the module out of the rack......................................................................................................... 124

66. Power supplies........................................................................................................................................126

67. Sliding in the new power supply.............................................................................................................127

68. Controller card components...................................................................................................................129

69. Installing a Controller card.....................................................................................................................130

70. Magazine release levers......................................................................................................................... 132

71. Unlocking the robot................................................................................................................................ 133

72. Finger holes.............................................................................................................................................133

73. Unlocking the spooling cable and placing it in its cradle.......................................................................134

74. Spooling cable in park position.............................................................................................................. 134

75. Pins are aligned horizontally.................................................................................................................. 135

76. Installing the spooling cable.................................................................................................................. 136

77. Inserting the screwdriver to manually operate the accessor................................................................137

78. Left magazine opening............................................................................................................................138

79. Unlocking the spooling mechanism....................................................................................................... 139

80. Unlocked spooling mechanism - enlarged view.................................................................................... 140

81. Locked spooling mechanism - enlarged view........................................................................................141

82. Removing the spooling mechanism....................................................................................................... 142

83. Manually releasing the right magazine...................................................................................................143

84. Manually releasing the left magazine.....................................................................................................143

85. The LTO data cartridge........................................................................................................................... 157

86. LTO Data and WORM tape cartridges.....................................................................................................160

87. Sample bar code label on the LTO8 Tape Cartridge.............................................................................. 162

88. Setting the write-protect switch.............................................................................................................163

89. Double-boxing tape cartridges for shipping...........................................................................................164

90. Checking for gaps in the seams of a cartridge....................................................................................... 165

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Tables

1. Minimum rmware levels for common library features...............................................................................iii

2. Module designations..................................................................................................................................... 1

3. Minimum and maximum storage congurations..........................................................................................2

4. Library congurations....................................................................................................................................3

5. Front panel descriptions............................................................................................................................... 7

6. Rear panel descriptions.................................................................................................................................8

7. Physical numbering of storage slots - bottom module.............................................................................. 10

8. Power supply LEDs......................................................................................................................................11

9. Supported tape drives.................................................................................................................................12

10. Drive sled indicators..................................................................................................................................13

11. Half-height SAS dual port......................................................................................................................... 14

12. Half-height FC single port.........................................................................................................................14

13. Full-height FC dual port............................................................................................................................ 15

14. Differences between CPF and DPF...........................................................................................................19

15. Location requirements..............................................................................................................................22

16. Physical specications..............................................................................................................................23

17. Electrical specications for one module (base or expansion).................................................................23

18. Equipment environment specications for the tape library.................................................................... 24

19. Gas and particulate exposure...................................................................................................................26

20. Power cords...............................................................................................................................................27

21. Installation Precautions............................................................................................................................35

22. Full-height FC dual port............................................................................................................................ 51

23. Half-height FC single port.........................................................................................................................51

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24. Half-height SAS dual port......................................................................................................................... 52

25. Main screen elements...............................................................................................................................60

26. Navigation Dock........................................................................................................................................ 61

27. Status icons...............................................................................................................................................61

28. Operator Panel menu tree........................................................................................................................ 62

29. Front panel LEDs ...................................................................................................................................... 63

30. Locating Management functions.............................................................................................................. 63

31. Default settings......................................................................................................................................... 67

32. Magazine state.......................................................................................................................................... 71

33. Resolving errors........................................................................................................................................ 76

34. Main error events...................................................................................................................................... 82

35. Warning events..........................................................................................................................................91

36. Conguration Change events..................................................................................................................102

37. Informational Events.............................................................................................................................. 103

38. Error codes on the single-character display.......................................................................................... 112

39. Meaning of Status light and single-character display (SCD)................................................................. 113

40. Internal view description........................................................................................................................115

41. Pinch hazard............................................................................................................................................116

42. Power supply components..................................................................................................................... 126

43. Controller card components...................................................................................................................129

44. Management GUI functions and roles....................................................................................................151

45. Cartridge data capacity and recording formats..................................................................................... 157

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46. Nominal cartridge life: Load/unload cycles........................................................................................... 158

47. Data cartridge compatibility with LTO tape drive.................................................................................. 158

48. LTO Cartridge Types............................................................................................................................... 158

49. Cartridges and VOLSERs compatible with the LTO Tape Drives........................................................... 161

50. Location of the write-protect switch...................................................................................................... 163

51. Environment for storage and shipping the LTO tape cartridges............................................................166

52. General REST API information............................................................................................................... 167

53. Synonyms................................................................................................................................................168

54. Product Variants......................................................................................................................................168

55. Responses...............................................................................................................................................169

56. Response 200......................................................................................................................................... 169

57. Parameters..............................................................................................................................................170

58. User......................................................................................................................................................... 170

59. Responses...............................................................................................................................................170

60. Response 201......................................................................................................................................... 170

61. Responses...............................................................................................................................................171

62. Security................................................................................................................................................... 171

63. Parameters..............................................................................................................................................172

64. Responses...............................................................................................................................................173

65. Security................................................................................................................................................... 173

66. Responses...............................................................................................................................................173

67. Security................................................................................................................................................... 174

68. Responses...............................................................................................................................................175

69. Security................................................................................................................................................... 176

70. Responses...............................................................................................................................................176

71. Security................................................................................................................................................... 177

72. Responses...............................................................................................................................................177

73. Security................................................................................................................................................... 177

74. Responses...............................................................................................................................................178

75. Security................................................................................................................................................... 178

76. Responses...............................................................................................................................................179

77. Security................................................................................................................................................... 179

78. Parameters..............................................................................................................................................180

79. Module.....................................................................................................................................................180

80. Responses...............................................................................................................................................180

81. Security................................................................................................................................................... 180

82. Parameters..............................................................................................................................................181

83. Elements................................................................................................................................................. 181

84. Responses...............................................................................................................................................181

85. Security................................................................................................................................................... 181

86. Parameters..............................................................................................................................................182

87. RoboticPos.............................................................................................................................................. 182

88. Responses...............................................................................................................................................182

89. Security................................................................................................................................................... 182

90. Responses...............................................................................................................................................183

91. Security................................................................................................................................................... 183

92. Parameters..............................................................................................................................................183

93. mailslotConf............................................................................................................................................183

94. Responses...............................................................................................................................................184

95. Security................................................................................................................................................... 184

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96. Parameters..............................................................................................................................................184

97. LicenseKey.............................................................................................................................................. 184

98. Responses...............................................................................................................................................184

99. Security................................................................................................................................................... 185

100. Parameters............................................................................................................................................185

101. ManufacturingMode..............................................................................................................................185

102. Responses.............................................................................................................................................185

103. Security................................................................................................................................................. 185

104. Parameters............................................................................................................................................186

105. SerialNumber........................................................................................................................................186

106. Responses.............................................................................................................................................186

107. Security................................................................................................................................................. 186

108. Parameters............................................................................................................................................187

109. Responses.............................................................................................................................................187

110. Security................................................................................................................................................. 187

111. Parameters............................................................................................................................................187

112. count..................................................................................................................................................... 188

113. Responses.............................................................................................................................................188

114. Security................................................................................................................................................. 188

115. Responses.............................................................................................................................................188

116. Security................................................................................................................................................. 189

117. Parameters............................................................................................................................................189

118. testParameter.......................................................................................................................................189

119. Responses.............................................................................................................................................189

120. Security................................................................................................................................................. 190

121. Responses.............................................................................................................................................190

122. Security................................................................................................................................................. 190

123. Parameters............................................................................................................................................191

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124. Responses.............................................................................................................................................191

125. Security................................................................................................................................................. 191

126. Parameters............................................................................................................................................191

127. DriveNumber.........................................................................................................................................192

128. Responses.............................................................................................................................................192

129. Security................................................................................................................................................. 192

130. Responses.............................................................................................................................................192

131. Security................................................................................................................................................. 193

132. Parameters............................................................................................................................................194

133. Responses.............................................................................................................................................194

134. Security................................................................................................................................................. 194

135. Parameters............................................................................................................................................196

136. Responses.............................................................................................................................................196

137. Security................................................................................................................................................. 196

138. Parameters............................................................................................................................................197

139. partitionParameters..............................................................................................................................197

140. Responses.............................................................................................................................................198

141. Security................................................................................................................................................. 198

142. BaseInfoData........................................................................................................................................199

143. BaseStatusData.................................................................................................................................... 200

144. BaseInfoData........................................................................................................................................200

145. Error...................................................................................................................................................... 201

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146. EventEntry.............................................................................................................................................202

147. IOStatus................................................................................................................................................202

148. Inventory...............................................................................................................................................202

149. LibraryInfo............................................................................................................................................ 203

150. LibraryStatus.........................................................................................................................................203

151. LicenseInfo........................................................................................................................................... 203

152. MediaInfoData...................................................................................................................................... 203

153. Module.................................................................................................................................................. 205

154. ModuleStatusData................................................................................................................................ 205

155. PartitionInfo..........................................................................................................................................205

156. Slot........................................................................................................................................................ 207

157. TestStatus.............................................................................................................................................208

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Safety and environmental notices

When this product is used, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices that are contained in this guide. The notices are accompanied by symbols that represent the severity of the safety condition.

The sections that follow dene each type of safety notice and give examples.

Danger and Caution notices

Danger notices

A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people. A lightning bolt symbol always accompanies a danger notice to represent a dangerous electrical condition.

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To prevent a possible shock from touching two surfaces with different protective ground(earth), use one hand, when possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables. (D001)

Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a re hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device or the power rating label for electrical specications. (D002)

If the receptacle has a metal shell, do not touch the shell until you have completed the voltage and grounding checks. Improper wiring or grounding could place dangerous voltage on themetal shell. If any of the conditions are not as described, STOP. Ensure the improper voltage or impedance conditions are corrected before proceeding.(D003)

An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.(D004)

When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions:

Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard:

• If Dell supplied a power cord(s), connect power to this unit only with the Dell provided power cord. Do not use the Dell provided power cord for any other product.

• Do not open or service any power supply assembly.

• Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconguration of this product during an electrical storm.

• The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords.

– For AC power, disconnect all power cords from their AC power

source.

– For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), disconnect the

customer’s DC powersource to the PDP.

• When connecting power to the product ensure all power cables are properly connected.

– For racks with AC power, connect all power cords to a properly wired

and grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that the outlet supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the system rating plate.

– For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), connect the

customer’s DC power source to the PDP. Ensure that the proper polarity is used when attaching the DC power and DC power return wiring.

• Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets.

Safety and environmental notices

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• When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.

• Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of re, water, or structural damage.

• Do not attempt to switch on power to the machine until all possible unsafe conditions are corrected.

• Assume that an electrical safety hazard is present. Perform all continuity, grounding, and power checks specied during the subsystem installation procedures to ensure that the machine meets safety requirements.

• Do not continue with the inspection if any unsafe conditions are present.

• Before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and conguration procedures: Disconnect the attached AC power cords, turn off the applicable circuit breakers located in the rack power distribution panel (PDP), and disconnect any telecommunications systems, networks, and modems.

• Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.

To disconnect:

1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).

2. For AC power, remove the power cords from the outlets.

3. For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), turn off the circuit breakers located in the PDP and remove the power from the Customer's DC power source.

4. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.

5. Remove all cables from the devices.

To connect:

1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).

2. Attach all cables to the devices.

3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.

4. For AC power, attach the power cords to the outlets.

5. For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), restore the power from the Customer'sDC power source and turn on the circuit breakers located in the PDP.

6. Turn on the devices.

• Sharp edges, corners and joints may be present in and around the system. Use care when handling equipment to avoid cuts, scrapes and pinching. (D005)

Heavy equipment - personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled. (D006)

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Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units contain specic hazardous materials. Observe the following precautions if your product contains a UPS:

• The UPS contains lethal voltages. All repairs and service must be performed only by an authorized service support representative. There are no user serviceable parts inside the UPS.

• The UPS contains its own energy source (batteries). The output receptacles might carry live voltage even when the UPS is not connected to an AC supply.

• Do not remove or unplug the input cord when the UPS is turned on. This removes the safety ground from the UPS and the equipment connected to the UPS.

• The UPS is heavy because of the electronics and batteries that are required. To avoid injury,observe the following precautions:

– Do not attempt to lift the UPS by yourself. Ask another service

representative for assistance.

– Remove the battery, electronics assembly, or both from the UPS

before removing the UPS from the shipping carton or installing or removing the UPS in the rack.

(D007) Professional movers are to be used for all relocation activities. Serious

injury or death might occur if systems are handled and moved incorrectly. (D008)

Ensure that your DC mains supply is earthed at the point of generation per IEC 60950-1and ITU-T Recommendation K.27. (D009)

Serious injury or death can occur if loaded lift tool falls over or if a heavy load falls off the lift tool. Always completely lower the lift tool load plate and properly secure the load on the lift tool before moving or using the lift tool to lift or move an object. (D010)

DANGER: Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with multiple AC power cords or multiple DC power cables. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords and power cables. (L003)

Caution notices

A caution notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some existing condition, or to a potentially dangerous situation that might develop because of some unsafe practice.

The doors and covers to the product are to be closed at all times except for service by trained service personnel. All covers must be replaced and doors closed at the conclusion of the service operation. (C013)

This product is equipped with a 3-wire (two conductors and ground) power cable and plug. Use this power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock. (C018)

This assembly contains mechanical moving parts. Use care when servicing this assembly. (C025)

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A caution notice can be accompanied by one of several symbols:

If the symbol is... It means...

A generally hazardous condition not represented by other safety symbols.

A hazardous condition due to the use of a laser in the product. Laser symbols are always accompanied by the classication of the laser as dened by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (for example, Class I, Class II, and so forth).

Risk of hand pinching, can trap hands, ngers and cause serious injury. Keep hands clear during operation (L012).

Caution: moving parts. (L037)

The weight of this part or unit is between 18 and 32 kg (39.7 and 70.5 lb). It takes two persons to safely lift this part or unit. (C009)

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If the symbol is... It means...

The weight of this part or unit is between 32 and 55 kg (70.5 and 121.2 lb). It takes three persons to safely lift this part or unit. (C010)

Possible safety hazards

Possible safety hazards to the operation of this product are:

Electrical

An electrically charged frame can cause serious electrical shock.

Mechanical

Hazards (for example, a safety cover missing) are potentially harmful to people.

Chemical

Do not use solvents, cleaners, or other chemicals that are not approved for use on this product.

Before the library is used, repair any of the preceding problems.

Class I laser product

Before the library is used, review the following laser safety information.

A hazardous condition due to the unit's susceptibility to electrostatic discharge.

The product might contain a laser assembly that complies with the performance standards set by the US Food and Drug Administration for a Class I laser product. Class I laser products do not emit hazardous laser radiation. The product has the necessary protective housing and scanning safeguards to ensure that laser radiation is inaccessible during operation or is within Class I limits. External safety agencies reviewed the product and obtained approvals to the latest standards as they apply.

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Acclimation

Server and storage equipment (racks and frames) must be gradually acclimated to the surrounding environment to prevent condensation.

When server and storage equipment (racks and frames) is shipped in a climate where the outside temperature is below the dew point of the destination (indoor location), there’s a possibility that water condensation can form on the cooler inside and outside surfaces of the equipment when the equipment is brought indoors.

Sufcient time must be allowed for the shipped equipment to gradually reach thermal equilibrium with the indoor environment before you remove the shipping bag and energize the equipment. Follow these guidelines to properly acclimate your equipment:

• Leave the system in the shipping bag. If the installation or staging environment allows it, leave the product in the full package to minimize condensation on or within the equipment.

• Allow the packaged product to acclimate for 24 hours.1 if there are visible signs of condensation (either external or internal to the product) after 24 hours, acclimate the system without the shipping bag for an extra 12 - 24 hours or until no visible condensation remains.

• Acclimate the product away from perforated tiles or other direct sources of forced air convection to minimize excessive condensation on or within the equipment.

Unless otherwise stated by product-specic installation instructions.

Note: Condensation is a normal occurrence, especially when you ship equipment in cold-weather climates. All Dell products are tested and veried to withstand condensation that is produced under these circumstances. When sufcient time is provided to allow the hardware to gradually acclimate to the indoor environment, there should be no issues with long-term reliability of the product.

Performing the safety inspection procedure

Before you service the unit, complete the following safety inspection procedure.

1. Stop all activities between the host and the library’s tape drives.

2. Turn off the power to the library by pushing in the Power button on the front of the tape library for 4 seconds.

3. Unplug the library’s power cord from the electrical outlet and the library’s power supply unit.

4. Check the library’s power cords for damage, such as a pinched, cut, or frayed cord.

5. If drives are FC/SAS attached, check the tape drive's FC/SAS cable for damage.

6. Check the top and bottom covers of the library for sharp edges, damage, or alterations that expose its internal parts.

7. Check the top and bottom covers of the library for proper t. They must be in place and secure.

8. Check the product label at the rear of the library to make sure that it matches the voltage at your outlet.

Rack safety

The following general safety information must be used for all rack-mounted devices.

DANGER

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Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system.

• Heavy equipment - personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled.

• Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.

• Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.

• To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and optional devices starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet.

• Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place objects on top of rack-mounted devices. In addition, do not lean on rack mounted devices and do not use them to stabilize your body position (for example, when working from a ladder).

• Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. – For AC powered racks, be sure to disconnect all power cords in the rack cabinet when directed to

disconnect power during servicing.

– For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), turn off the circuit breaker that controls the

power to the system unit(s), or disconnect the customer’s DC power source, when directed to disconnect power during servicing.

• Connect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices installed in the same rack cabinet. Do not plug a power cord from a device installed in one rack cabinet into a power device installed in a different rack cabinet.

• An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock. (R001 part 1 of 2)

Caution

• Do not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures might exceed the manufacturer's recommended ambient temperature for all your rack-mounted devices.

• Do not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is compromised. Ensure that air flow is not blocked or reduced on any side, front, or back of a unit that is used for air flow through the unit.

• Consideration must be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit so that overloading of the circuits does not compromise the supply wiring or overcurrent protection. To provide the correct power connection to a rack, refer to the rating labels on the equipment in the rack to determine the total power requirement of the supply circuit.

• (For sliding drawers) Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the rack stabilizer brackets are not attached to the rack. Do not pull out more than one drawer at a time. The rack might become unstable if you pull out more than one drawer at a time.

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• (For xed drawers) This drawer is a xed drawer and must not be moved for servicing unless specied by the manufacturer. Attempting to move the drawer partially or out of the rack might cause the rack to become unstable or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack. (R001 part 2 of 2)

Caution

Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves rack stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or building:

• Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment, starting at the top of the rack cabinet. When possible, restore the rack cabinet to the conguration of the rack cabinet as you received it. If this conguration is not known, you must do the following:

– Remove all devices in the 32U position (compliance ID RACK-001) or 22U (compliance ID RR001)

and above. – Ensure that the heaviest devices are installed in the bottom of the rack cabinet. – Ensure that there are little-to-no empty U-levels between devices installed in the rack-cabinet below

the 32U (compliance ID RACK-001) or 22U (compliance ID RR001) level, unless the received

conguration specically allowed it.

• If the rack cabinet you are relocating is part of a suite of rack cabinets, detach the rack cabinet from the suite.

• If the rack cabinet you are relocating was supplied with removable outriggers, they must be reinstalled before the cabinet is relocated.

• Inspect the route that you plan to take to eliminate potential hazards.

• Verify that the route that you choose can support the weight of the loaded rack cabinet. Refer to the documentation that comes with your rack cabinet for the weight of a loaded rack cabinet.

• Verify that all door openings are at least 760 x 2032 mm (30 x 80 in.).

• Ensure that all devices, shelves, drawers, doors, and cables are secure.

• Ensure that the four leveling pads are raised to their highest position.

• Ensure that no stabilizer bracket is installed on the rack cabinet during movement.

• Do not use a ramp that is inclined at more than 10 degrees.

• When the rack cabinet is in the new location, complete these steps. – Lower the four leveling pads.

– Install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet or in an earthquake environment bolt the rack to the

floor.

– If you removed any devices from the rack cabinet, repopulate the rack cabinet from the lowest

position to the highest position.

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• If a long-distance relocation is required, restore the rack cabinet to the conguration of the rack cabinet as you received it. Pack the rack cabinet in the original packaging material, or equivalent. Also, lower the leveling pads to raise the casters off the pallet and bolt the rack cabinet to the pallet. (R002)

•

Caution

• Rack is not intended to serve as an enclosure and does not provide any degrees of protection required of enclosures.

• It is intended that equipment installed within this rack will have its own enclosure. (R005)

• Tighten the stabilizer brackets until they are flush against the rack. (R006)

• Use safe practices when lifting. (R007)

• Do not place any object on top of a rack-mounted device unless that rack-mounted device is intended for use as a shelf. (R008)

• If the rack is designed to be coupled to another rack only the same model rack should be coupled together with another same model rack. (R009)

Danger

DANGER: Racks with a total weight of > 227 kg (500 lb.), Use Only Professional Movers! (R003)

Main Protective Earth (Ground): This symbol is marked on the frame of the rack. The PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONDUCTORS must be terminated at that point. A recognized or certied closed loop connector (ring terminal) must be used and secured to the frame with a lock washer using a boltor stud. The connector must be properly sized to be suitable for the bolt or stud, the locking washer, the rating for the conducting wire used, and the considered rating of the breaker. The intent is to ensure the frame is electrically bonded to the PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONDUCTORS. The hole that the bolt or stud goes into where the terminal connector and the lock washer contact must be free of any non-conductive material to allow for metal to metal contact. All PROTECTIVE BONDING CONDUCTORS must terminate at this main

protective earthing terminal or at points marked with . (R010)

Always ensure that a load of 95 kg (210 lb) is inside the bottom of the rack (compliance ID RR001), especially before relocating or servicing units with their Center of Gravity (CoG) higher than 22U. (R011)

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Power Cords

For your safety, Dell provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this Dell product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet.

Dell power cords used in the United States and Canada are listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) and certied by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

For units intended to be operated at 115 volts: Use a UL-listed and CSA-certied cord set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT, three-conductor cord, a maximum of 15 feet in length and a parallel blade, grounding-type attachment plug rated 15 amperes, 125 volts.

For units intended to be operated at 230 volts (U.S. use): Use a UL-listed and CSA-certied cord set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT, three-conductor cord, a maximum of 15 feet in length and a tandem blade, grounding-type attachment plug rated 15 amperes, 250 volts.

For units intended to be operated at 230 volts (outside the U.S.): Use a cord set with a grounding-type attachment plug. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed.

Dell power cords for a specic country or region are usually available only in that country or region.

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