Qualstar RLS-8500 Manual

RLS-8500 Series

Tape Library

Product Specification

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Table of Contents

1.	Introduction ......................................................................................................................			1-1
	1.1	Scope..............................................................................................................................		1-1
	1.2	Supplemental Documentation .....................................................................................		1-1
2.	Product Description ........................................................................................................			2-1
	2.1	General Description......................................................................................................		2-1
	2.2	Standard Features Found in the RLS-8500 Series Library.......................................		2-1
	2.3	Optional Features Available........................................................................................		2-2
	2.4	RLS-8500 Series Library Features and Options ........................................................		2-3
	2.5	Major Features..............................................................................................................		2-4
	2.5.1		Cabinet...................................................................................................................	2-4
	2.5.2		Front Panel Components ......................................................................................	2-4
	2.5.3		Rear Panel Components........................................................................................	2-6
	2.5.4		Medium Changer Components.............................................................................	2-7
	2.5.5		Barcode Labels.....................................................................................................	2-10
	2.6	RLS Operation ............................................................................................................		2-10
	2.6.1		Medium Changer Control System......................................................................	2-10
	2.6.2		Inventory Database.............................................................................................	2-10
	2.6.3		Manual Operation ...............................................................................................	2-10
	2.6.4		Logical Libraries..................................................................................................	2-10
3.	Physical Specifications...................................................................................................			3-1
	3.1	Dimensions....................................................................................................................		3-1
	3.2	Color ..............................................................................................................................		3-1
	3.3	Weights..........................................................................................................................		3-2
4.	Electrical Specifications.................................................................................................			4-1
	4.1	Standard AC Power Requirements and Consumption...............................................		4-1
	4.1.1		Power Source Disturbances ..................................................................................	4-2
	4.1.2		Power Entry...........................................................................................................	4-2
	4.1.3		Power Cord.............................................................................................................	4-2
5.	Agency Compliance .........................................................................................................			5-1
	5.1	EEC Directive Compliance (European Economic Community).................................		5-1
	5.2	Emissions/Immunity Standards Compliance .............................................................		5-1
	5.3	Safety Standards Compliance......................................................................................		5-1
	5.4	European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) .........		5-1
	5.4.1		End of Life Instructions ........................................................................................	5-2
	5.5	Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ..............................................................		5-2
6.	Performance Specifications ..........................................................................................			6-1
	6.1	Data Cartridge Handling Times..................................................................................		6-1
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	6.2	Scan All Barcodes .........................................................................................................	6-1
7.	Environmental Specifications ......................................................................................		7-1
	7.1	Temperature, Humidity and Altitude .........................................................................	7-1
	7.2	Acoustical Noise............................................................................................................	7-1
8.	Reliability Specifications ...............................................................................................		8-1
	8.1	Mean Exchanges Between Failures ............................................................................	8-1
9.	Maintainability .................................................................................................................		9-1
	9.1	Mean Time To Repair...................................................................................................	9-1
	9.2	Preventive Maintenance ..............................................................................................	9-1
	9.3	Automated Tape Drive Cleaning .................................................................................	9-1
	9.4	Adjustments ..................................................................................................................	9-1

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1. Introduction

1.1 Scope

This product specification describes the Qualstar RLS-8500 Series tape library, subsequently referred to in this specification as the RLS or library. It also provides detailed specifications of the product and is intended for use by individuals evaluating, purchasing and/or integrating the RLS library products.

1.2 Supplemental Documentation

For information about the data interface, or other information outside the scope of this manual, please refer to the appropriate documents listed below. The following Qualstar and ANSI documents supplement this specification:

		Qualstar
Subject	Document	Document
		Number
Installation & Operation	RLS Installation and Operation Manual	511000
Service	RLS Technical Service Manual	511010
Approved Data Cartridges	Product Information Note	PIN-038
Barcode Label Specifications	Product Information Note	PIN-040
SCSI Command Information	RLS SCSI-2 Interface Manual	501551
SCSI-1	ANSI X3.131-1986	N/A
SCSI-2	ANSI X3.131-1994	N/A
SCSI Parallel Interface-2 Specification (SPI-2)	ANSI X3.302-1998	N/A
SCSI Architecture Model-2 (SAM-2)	ANSI INCITS 366-2003	N/A
SCSI-3 Primary Commands (SPC)	ANSI X3.301-1997	N/A
SCSI-3 Primary Commands - 2 (SPC-2)	ANSI INCITS 351-2001	N/A
SCSI-3 Primary Commands - 3 (SPC-3)	ANSI INCITS 408-2005	N/A
SCSI-3 Media Changer Commands (SMC)	ANSI INCITS 314-1998 [R2003]	N/A
Automation/Drive Interface - Transport	ANSI INCITS 406-2005	N/A
Protocol (ADI)
Automation/Drive Interface - Commands (ADI)	ANSI INCITS 403-2005	N/A
Serial Attached SCSI - 1.1 (SAS-1.1)	ANSI INCITS 417-2006	N/A

Table 1-1 Applicable Documents

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2.	Product Description

2.1 General Description

The RLS-8500 Series is a high density, automated rack-mountable tape library. The library is 10 rack-units tall (10U = 17.50 inches). The RLS-8500 Series tape library utilizes LTO tape technology.

The library supports up to 114 cartridges and five tape drives. The entire system (drives and library) is under host control via the host interface. Fibre channel and SAS host interfaces are supported.

The library contains a robotics system for handling data cartridges, up to five LTO 5 SAS or fibre channel tape drives and storage slots for data cartridges. The unit operates on internationally available AC power with active power factor correction.

The RLS Series is designed for maximum reliability. Only the highest quality components are used in a design that is inherently robust and simple. Brushless motors are used exclusively for smooth and reliable operations. All digital, closed-loop servo systems use magnetic and optical position sensors to assure fast, smooth, trouble-free cartridge handling. The servos automatically calibrate themselves, eliminating all electrical adjustments. Preventive maintenance consists of replacing the air filter and cleaning the gripper pads, when prompted by the control panel.

2.2Standard Features Found in the RLS-8500 Series Library

•Library interface to the application is established via ADI, (Automation/Drive Interface) through the tape drive's interface

•Barcode scanning of data cartridge labels

•Q-Link web-based library manager can remotely control the RLS and automatically email alarm messages to a contact list

•Rack mount kit

•Simultaneous random and multi-sequential operating modes with two or more tape drives

•Library resources may be partitioned

•Multiple initiators may simultaneously connect to a single partition

•The key-lockable front panel has a window for visibility into the interior

•Color touch screen control panel

•Easy-to-use menu system for configuration, operation and maintenance

•Tape drives are in quick-change hot swappable carriers

•Programmable, automated tape drive cleaning

•Operating firmware may be updated via an SD-card or Q-Link

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•Mean-Exchanges-Between-Failures (MEBF) rating is 2,000,000 exchanges

•Maintenance-friendly by design: no adjustments, quick-swap drives, hot-swap power supply modules

•Filtered, forced-air cooling of library and tape drives provided by redundant fans and front replaceable air filter

•Universal input power rating (100to 240-VAC, 50/60 Hz)

•Power Factor Corrected (PFC) power system is efficient and fully CE compliant

2.3Optional Features Available

•N+1, hot-swappable power supply modules (automatic e-mail alarm message sent via Q- Link when any power supply or fan fails)

•Right side Storage Matrix – adds 60 slots, or 54 if the optional I/O port is also added

•Additional I/O port in right side Storage Matrix

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2.4 RLS-8500 Series Library Features and Options

	FEATURE	RLS-8500
	Tape Technology	LTO
	Maximum Number of Drives	5
	Standard Number of Slots	54
	Maximum Number of Slots	114{
	Standard I/O Ports	1
	Optional I/O Ports	1|
	Cartridges per I/O Port	4
	Barcode Reader	Standard
	Q-Link Remote Library Manager	Standard
	Hot-swap Tape Drive Carriers	Standard
	N+1, Hot-Swappable Power Supply	Optional
	Modules

{ Includes right side Storage Matrix |Subtracts six data slots

Table 2-1 RLS-8500 Series Features and Options

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