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Scalar 10K Tape Library Planning Guide, 6-01337-04 Rev. A, September 2007, Product of USA.
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Contents
1
About This Guide
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Product Safety Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Product Model Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Other Documents you Might Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Getting More Information or Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
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System Description
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
System Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Capacity-On-Demand Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Customer-Specific Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Dual Aisle Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
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Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Accessor Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Expansion Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Tower Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Internal Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Tape Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Storage Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Cartridge Accessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Tape Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Insert/Eject Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
SAN Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
SCSI Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Scalar DLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Single Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Redundant Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Remote Library Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
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System Configurations
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
System Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Capacity-on-Demand Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Basic Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Basic Configuration with Two EMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Basic Configuration with Three EMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Customer-Specific Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Basic Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Basic Configuration with One EM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Basic Configuration with Two EMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Basic Configuration with Three EMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Dual Aisle Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Basic Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Expanded Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Maximum Capacity Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
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System Specifications
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Module Footpad Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
AM and EM Footpad Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
CM and DM Footpad Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
TM Footpad Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Barcode Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
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Site Preparation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Installation Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Pallet Packaging Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Physical Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Access Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Additional Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Index
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Figures
Figure 2-1 Basic Scalar 10K (Customer-Specific Configuration Shown) . . . . . . 2-3
Figure 2-2 Top View of Scalar 10K Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Figure 2-3 Module Cell Locations and Internal View of Library . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Figure 2-4 Storage Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Figure 2-5 Top and Side View of EM Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Figure 2-6 Cartridge Accessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Figure 2-7 I/E Station Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Figure 2-8 Indirect Fibre Channel Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Figure 2-9 Direct SCSI Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Figure 2-10 Scalar DLC Network Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Figure 2-11 Scalar DLC Network Attachment with Redundant Robotics . . . . . 2-21
Figure 3-1 Basic COD Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Figure 3-2 Basic COD Configuration with Two EMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Figure 3-3 Basic COD Configuration with Three EMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Figure 3-4 Basic Customer-Specific Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Figure 3-5 Basic Customer-Specific Configuration with One EM. . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Figure 3-6 Basic Customer-Specific Configuration with Two EMs . . . . . . . . .3-11
Figure 3-7 Basic Customer-Specific Configuration with Three EMs . . . . . . . .3-13
Figure 3-8 Basic Dual Aisle Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Figure 3-9 Expanded Dual Aisle Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Figure 3-10 Maximum Capacity Dual Aisle Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Figure 4-1 Scalar 10K Library Module Foot Pad Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
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Figure 4-2 AM and EM Footpad Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Figure 4-3 CM and DM Footpad Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Figure 4-4 TM Footpad Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
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Tables
Table 2-1 TM Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Table 3-2 Basic COD Configuration: Physical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Table 3-3 Basic COD Configuration: Cartridge/Drive Capacities . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Table 3-4 Basic COD Configuration with Two EMs: Physical
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Table 3-5 Basic COD Configuration with Two EMs: Cartridge/Drive
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Table 3-6 Basic COD Configuration with Three EMs: Specifications . . . . . . . .3-7
Table 3-7 Basic COD Configuration with Three EMs: Cartridge/Drive
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Table 3-8 Maximum Drive Types/Storage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Table 3-9 Maximum Drive Types/Storage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Table 4-1 Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Table 4-2 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Table 4-3 Typical Module Power Consumption at 200 VAC, 60 Hz. . . . . . . . . 4-5
Table 4-4 Typical Component Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Table 4-5 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
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Guide
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Product Safety Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Other Documents you Might Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Getting More Information or Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
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Warning
This guide contains information and instructions necessary
for the safe operation of the Scalar 10K 1 library.
This guide is intended for Quantum sales personnel and
potential purchasers of the Scalar 10K library.
Be sure to read all operating instructions in this manual and in
the System, Safety, and Regulatory Information Guide before
operating this product.
Product Safety Statements
This product is designed for data storage and retrieval using
magnetic tape. Any other application is not considered the
intended use. Quantum will not be held liable for damage
arising from unauthorized use of the product. The user
assumes all risk in this aspect.
This unit is engineered and manufactured to meet all safety
and regulatory requirements. Be aware that improper use
may result in bodily injury, damage to the equipment, or
interference with other equipment.
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Before powering on or using this equipment, read the
System, Safety, and Regulatory Information Guide. Keep the
Guide for future reference.
Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that
this product should not be disposed of with your other waste.
Instead, it should be handed over to designated collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
The separate collection and recycling of your waste
equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural
resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that
protects human health and the environment. For more
1. Scalar 10K is a trademark of Quantum. Throughout the remainder of this document the Scalar
10K library is referred to as Scalar 10K or library.
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information about where you can drop off your waste
equipment for recycling, please visit our website at:
www.quantum.com/AboutUs/weee/Index.aspx or contact
your local government authority, your household waste
disposal service or the business from which you purchased
the product.
Product Model Number
The Scalar 10K model number is as follows: SC10K
Other Documents you Might Need
The following documents are also available for this product.
These documents can be found on the product CD or at
www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/
SoftwareandDocumentationDownloads/S10K/Index.aspx
• Scalar 10K Maintenance Guide (6-00059-xx)
• Scalar 10K Operator Guide (6-00058-xx)
• Scalar 10K SCSI Reference Manual (6-01338-xx)
• System, Safety, and Regulatory Information Guide
(6-00618-xx)
Release Notes are also available for this product. The Release
Notes describe changes to your system or firmware since the
last release, provide compatibility information, and discuss
any known issues and workarounds. The Release Notes can
be found in the product box or at:
www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/
SoftwareandDocumentationDownloads/S10K/Index.aspx.
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Getting More Information or Help
More information about this product is available on the
Customer Service Center website at
www.quantum.com/support. The Customer Service Center
contains a collection of information, including answers to
frequently asked questions (FAQs). You can also access
software, firmware, and drivers through this site.
For further assistance, or if training is desired, contact
Quantum:
Quantum Technical
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USA:
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System
Description
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
System Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Capacity-On-Demand Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Customer-Specific Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Dual Aisle Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Accessor Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Expansion Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Tower Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Internal Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Tape Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Storage Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Cartridge Accessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Tape Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Insert/Eject Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
SAN Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
SCSI Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Scalar DLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Single Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Redundant Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Remote Library Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
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2-2 System Description
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General Description
Control
Module
Service
Accessor
Problem Box
Module
Main Power
Door
Access Door
I/E Station 2
I/E Station 1
Operator
Panel
Switch
(obscured)
The Scalar 10K is a tape storage library that can be configured
as a single media or mixed media library. It can be expanded
from a single module library to a multiple module library.
The Scalar 10K automates the storage, retrieval, and control of
LTO-1, LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, Super DLT (SDLT), and 1/2inch tape cartridges. Cartridges are mounted and unmounted
in tape drives using application software from the host
without operator intervention.
For an example of a basic Scalar 10K library, see Figure 2-1.
2-
Figure 2-1 Basic Scalar 10K (Customer-Specific Configuration Shown)
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General Description 2-3
System Configurations
The Scalar 10K can be configured as a Capacity-On-Demand
(COD) configuration, Customer-Specific configuration, or a
Dual Aisle configuration. For more detailed information
about each of the following configurations, refer to Chapter 3,
System Configurations.
Capacity-On-Demand Configuration
In a COD configuration, you receive a fully-populated library
but do not use all storage slots. This gives you room to expand
in the future. To enable the unused storage slots, contact
Quantum to obtain a software key.
The COD configuration can be configured for 700 to 5,403 tape
slots. For more information on the COD configuration, refer to
Capacity-on-Demand Configurations on page 3-4.
Customer-Specific Configuration
In a Customer-Specific configuration, the library is built to
your specifications. The Scalar 10K can be configured for
approximately 700 to 9,582 tape slots and from 1 to 324 tape
drives. For more information about the Customer-Specific
configuration, refer to
page 3-8.
Customer-Specific Configurations on
2-4 System Description
Dual Aisle Configuration
The Dual Aisle configuration includes redundant controllers,
redundant accessors, redundant control paths, and
redundant shared tower storage, making the Dual Aisle
configuration a highly-available system. If one aisle goes
down, the other aisle remains available.
The Dual Aisle configuration can be configured for up to
13,884 tape slots and up to 324 tape drives. For more
information about the Dual Aisle configuration, refer to
Aisle Configurations on page 3-14.
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Dual
Modules
Note
3592-J1A/TS1120
drives are not
supported in a
CM.
The Scalar 10K consists of five different modules. For an
example of the five different modules, see
2-8.
The Control Module (CM) and Accessor Module (AM) are the
fundamental building blocks and are required on every
library. See
The Expansion Module (EM), Tower Module (TM), and Drive
Module (DM) are feature modules and are added as
requirements change. The optional EM extends the length of
the aisle. The optional DM and TM are added as storage and
drive requirements change.
The basic Scalar 10K Dual Aisle configuration consists of six
modules: Two CMs, two AMs, and two TMs. These six
modules are required in Dual Aisle configuration. Additional
EMs, TMs, and DMs are added if more storage is needed. The
optional EMs are added in pairs and extend the length of the
aisle. Each pair of EMs requires two inside TMs. The optional
DM and outside TM are added as storage and drive
requirements change.
These modules are designed for ease of installation,
configuration, and field upgradability.
Figure 2-1 on page 2-3.
Figure 2-2 on page
Control Module
The CM is attached to the AM and is required in every Scalar
10K library. It contains an operator panel, AC and DC power
supplies, robot control electronics, and host interfaces.
Each drive bay has the space equivalent of 60 LTO,
50 DLT/SDLT, or 50 1/2-inch cartridges. Each drive bay
accommodates 1–6 DLT/SDLT or LTO tape drives. See
2-3 on page 2-10.
In a Dual Aisle configuration, a CM is required in the primary
aisle and secondary aisle. Refer to
page 3-14.
Accessor Module
The AM contains the robotics system and is required in every
Scalar 10K library. The AM has two doors: a service door on
one end and an access door on the other end. If one or more
EMs are attached to the AM, the access door is relocated to the
last EM. The AM requires an attached CM, a minimum of one
set of Insert/Eject (I/E) stations, and storage assemblies.
Figure
Dual Aisle Configurations on
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Modules 2-5
In a Dual Aisle configuration, a safety barrier is included,
which allows for concurrent maintenance by trained service
personnel. Refer to
Dual Aisle Configurations on page 3-14.
Expansion Module
The EM extends the length of the aisle and allows the library
to be expanded to accommodate additional drive and
cartridge requirements. In a COD or Customer-Specific
configuration, the Scalar 10K can include a maximum of three
EMs. These modules extend the X-rails (top and bottom)
which allow the accessor to travel the length of the library.
Each EM has four attachment areas called racks that can be
used to attach feature modules or storage assemblies as
shown in
When EMs are used in a Dual Aisle configuration, two inside
TMs attach to each EM, leaving two racks that can be used to
attach feature modules or storage assemblies. Refer to
Aisle Configurations on page 3-14. A maximum Dual Aisle
configuration includes six EMs.
Figure 2-2 on page 2-8.
Drive Module
Dual
The DM is a feature module that is attached to an AM or EM.
See
Figure 2-3 on page 2-10. The DM contains its own AC
power compartment and drive communication electronics. It
can be configured with one to four drive bays. Each drive bay
accommodates 1–6 DLT/SDLT or LTO tape drives or 1–4
3592-J1A/TS1120 tape drives. See
Different types of drives can be intermixed in a DM with the
exception of 3592-J1A/TS1120 drives. 3592-J1A/TS1120
drives require a special DM that is only compatible with 3592J1A/TS1120 drives.
In a Dual Aisle configuration, DMs can be attached to the EMs
of the primary aisle and secondary aisle. Refer to
Configurations on page 3-14.
Tower Module
The TM is a feature module that is attached to an AM or EM.
The TM contains a storage tower and control electronics and
is configured for only one media type. See
2-10. TMs can be bulk loaded or unloaded through the TM
service door.
Maximum TM capacity depends on the media type loaded.
See
Table 2-1 on page 2-7.
Figure 2-3 on page 2-10.
Dual Aisle
Figure 2-3 on page
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Table 2-1 TM Capacity
Media Type Cartridge Capacity
LTO 660
SDLT 552
1/2-inch
a. The 1/2-inch media type is used in 3592-J1A/TS1120 tape
drives.
a
552
In a Dual Aisle configuration, two inside TMs are required
between each AM or EM. Optionally, outside TMs can be
attached to the EMs on the primary aisle and secondary aisle.
Refer to
Dual Aisle Configurations on page 3-14.
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Modules 2-7
Figure 2-2 Top View of Scalar 10K Modules
Internal Components
Figure 2-3 on page 2-10 shows the inside of a Scalar 10K. The
Scalar 10K consists of the following internal components:
• Tape Drives
• Storage Assemblies
• Cartridge Accessor
• Tape Cartridges
• I/E Station
• Safety Net (for Dual Aisle configurations only)
2-8 System Description
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Tape Drives
The Scalar 10K supports the following tape drives:
• IBM LTO-2 LVD - SCSI
• IBM LTO-2 FC Multimode
• IBM LTO-3 FC Multimode
• IBM LTO-4 FC Multimode
• IBM 3592-J1A/TS1120
Drive firmware supports both re-writable and Write Once
Read Many (WORM) cartridges.
All tape drive types, excluding 3592-J1A/TS1120 tape drives,
are enclosed in a Universal Drive Sled (UDS) chassis. The UDS
contains control electronics, a cooling fan, and is equipped
with a self-docking connector through which it receives
library power (+5 VDC and +12 VDC) and signal
communications. The IBM 3592-J1A/TS1120 tape drives are
enclosed in a 3592-J1A/TS1120-specific drive sled.
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Internal Components 2-9
Tower Module
Drive Module
Control Module
I/E Stations
Cells
Tape Drive Bays
Figure 2-3 Module Cell Locations and Internal View of Library
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Storage Assembly
A storage assembly (Figure 2-4) is a modular storage assembly
that contains tape cartridges. The AM and EM have four
attachment areas called racks. Each rack can contain storage
assemblies. See
Each linear media rack can support total slot capacities as
indicated in
Figure 2-5 on page 2-12.
Table 2-2 on page 2-12.
Figure 2-4 Storage Assembly
Each rack is divided into five sections counting from top to
bottom as shown
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Figure 2-5 on page 2-12.
Internal Components 2-11
Figure 2-5 Top and Side View of EM Racks
Top View of EM
Side View of EM
Rack
Storage Assembly
Rack
Rack
Rack
Storage Assembly
Storage Assembly
Storage Assembly
Storage Assembly
Storage Assembly
Storage Assembly
Storage Assembly
Storage Assembly
Storage Assembly
2-12 System Description
Table 2-2 Rack Capacity
Media Type
Cartridge Capacity per
Rack
LTO 330
SDLT 276
1/2-inch
a
276
a. The 1/2-inch media type is used in 3592-J1A/TS1120
tape drives.
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Cartridge Accessor
Gripper Assembly
Barcode Scanner
Bottom X-Axis
Y-Axis
Top X-Axis
Gripper
The cartridge accessor (Figure 2-6 on page 2-13) identifies and
moves cartridges between the storage cells, tape drives, and
I/E stations. The cartridge accessor has:
• A gripper assembly containing a cartridge gripper and the
barcode scanner. The gripper is designed to pivot
horizontally 180º, get and put cartridges in storage cells,
tape drives, or the I/E station. The gripper fingers are
designed to have full range control for open/close to
handle different media types. The barcode scanner reads
the external barcode labels on the cartridges. It is also
used during the inventory process to locate and
categorize all storage arrays, drive bays, and drives
installed in the library.
• An X-axis drive for moving the gripper assembly the
length of the rails in the AM and EM(s).
• A Y-axis drive for moving the gripper assembly vertically
in the CM, AM, and EM(s).
In a Dual Aisle configuration, the primary aisle and secondary
aisle each have their own cartridge accessor.
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Figure 2-6 Cartridge Accessor
Internal Components 2-13
Tape Cartridges
Note
Duplicate
barcode labels
(even with
different media
identifiers) are
NOT supported.
The Scalar 10K automates the retrieval, storage, and control of
LTO, SDLT, and 1/2-inch cartridges.
Two characters are used to identify the cartridge type. For
LTO, SDLT, and 1/2-inch cartridges, the media identifier is
embedded at the end of the barcode label. All code 39 labels
are supported.
Refer to the Scalar 10K Operator Guide for more information on
label types supported by the Scalar 10K.
Insert/Eject Station
With the I/E station, you can add or remove cartridges to or
from the library without interrupting normal library
operation. The I/E Stations are installed on the AM as shown
in
Figure 2-2 on page 2-8.
In the S10K COD configuration, one pair of I/E stations is
included.
In the S10K Customer-Specific configuration, one pair of I/E
stations is included and an additional pair is optional.
In a Dual Aisle configuration, each aisle includes one pair of
I/E stations and an additional pair is optional for each aisle.
Each I/E station has three removable cartridge magazines.
See
Figure 2-7 on page 2-15.
Each I/E station also includes an area designated as the
Problem Box where the gripper can deposit a problem
cartridge to be retrieved by the operator. This is required for
continuous operation. The Problem Box is designed to
accommodate any cartridge size that Scalar 10K supports.
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Figure 2-7 I/E Station Components
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Internal Components 2-15
Connectivity
The Scalar 10K offers several different connectivity options,
allowing the library to support a wide range of backup
topologies and applications. Flexible library connectivity
delivers active support for loop and switched fabric Fibre
Channel protocols, network attachment, along with SCSI.
SAN Connectivity
The Scalar 10K can be connected to a Fibre Channel Storage
Area Network (SAN) via the Storage Network Controller
(SNC). See
The SNC provides four SCSI bus connections, one ethernet,
and two Fibre Channel connections. The SNC allows native
SCSI devices (for example: library controller and tape drives)
to be seen by any hosts that are attached to the SAN.
The library controller and the tape drives access the SAN via
one of the eight SNCs that can be installed in a Scalar 10K CM
or a DM. LTO drives can also attach to the SAN via the Native
Fibre Channel interface available.
In the Dual Aisle configuration, the Scalar DLC controls the
cartridge accessor and the SNC controls the tape drives.
Figure 2-8 on page 2-17.
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Figure 2-8 Indirect Fibre Channel Attachment
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Connectivity 2-17
SCSI Connectivity
The Scalar 10K library can be directly connected to one or two
SCSI buses. See
independent, it can be Single Ended or Differential. Both ends
of each bus must be terminated. A terminator is shipped with
each SCSI adapter card ordered.
The minimum configuration of a Scalar 10K library requires
one SCSI adapter. The SCSI type (Single Ended or
Differential) must be specified at the time of order.
Although the Scalar 10K can be attached to a wide SCSI bus,
it is not a wide SCSI device and its SCSI ID must be in the
range of 0 to 7.
Figure 2-9. Because each SCSI bus is
Figure 2-9 Direct SCSI Attachment
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Scalar DLC
The Scalar 10K, through its Scalar Distributed Library Control
(Scalar DLC) interface, provides the industry’s most advanced
combination of management and diagnostics. It creates and
maintains the Scalar 10K configuration, the physical location
of the cartridge accessor, and the inventory of cartridges. The
database is kept in flash memory of the Library control
hardware.
The Scalar DLC attaches to the library SCSI bus. The host
continues to directly attach to the drives via a SCSI or an SNC
Interface.
Refer to the Scalar DLC documentation for a detailed
description of the interfaces supported.
Scalar DLC is available as a single server or as dual servers
(redundant servers) to provide failover.
In COD and Customer-Specific configurations, Scalar DLC is
optional with the single server being the typical Scalar DLC
option. See
In a Dual Aisle configuration, Scalar DLC is required with the
redundant servers being the typical Scalar DLC option. Refer
to
Redundant Servers on page 2-20.
Single Server.
Single Server
The Scalar DLC Integrated Controller for the Scalar 10K Dual
Aisle library consists of Scalar DLC 2.5 or later software
loaded on a rack mountable server. The server has dual SCSI
drives connected to an embedded RAID controller, a LVD
SCSI card for library connection, and redundant AC power
supplies. The system also ships with a rack mountable flat
panel LCD monitor/keyboard/mouse.
See Figure 2-10 on page 2-20.
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Scalar DLC 2-19
Figure 2-10 Scalar DLC Network Attachment
Redundant Servers
The redundant Scalar DLC Integrated Controller for the
Scalar 10K Dual Aisle library consists of Scalar DLC 2.5 or
later software loaded on two rack-mountable servers.
Each Server has Dual SCSI drives that are connected to an
embedded RAID controller, 512MB memory, an LVD SCSI
card for library connection, and redundant AC power
supplies. In addition, each server operates with Windows
Advanced Server with Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS). With
MSCS, a cluster is a configuration of two nodes, each of which
is an independent computer system.
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Together, these independent servers create a "server cluster."
The cluster appears to users as a single server. Should the
primary server fail, the secondary (passive) server
automatically takes over all Scalar DLC functions. The
systems also ships with a rack-mountable flat panel LCD
monitor/keyboard/mouse, a rack-mountable KVM switch, a
rack-mountable external RAID subsystem, and required
system cabling.
See Figure 2-11.
Figure 2-11 Scalar DLC Network Attachment with Redundant Robotics
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Scalar DLC 2-21
Remote Library Management
The factory installed Remote Management Unit (RMU) in
each system uses a standard web browser for remote library
access.
The supported browsers are:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 and above
• Netscape Navigator version 4.01 for Unix and 4.7X for
other environments
With an RMU, you are able to do the following:
• Update RMU firmware
• Access the library status
• Make configuration changes
• Access the library Operator Panel
• Update the library controller firmware
• Retrieve library command and error logs
• Use the Quantum website to access Scalar 10K
documentation
The RMU supports Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP) version 2.0 and acts as an SNMP-server. The RMU
acquires Tape Alert 3.0 compatibility information from the
library over the serial interface port and sends that
information to a SNMP server. The RMU also detects a power
loss and generates a SNMP trap for notification. For
additional information, refer to the Scalar 10K Operator Guide.
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3
System
Configurations
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
System Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Capacity-on-Demand Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Basic Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Basic Configuration with Two EMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Basic Configuration with Three EMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Customer-Specific Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Basic Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Basic Configuration with One EM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Basic Configuration with Two EMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Basic Configuration with Three EMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Dual Aisle Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Basic Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Expanded Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Maximum Capacity Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
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3-2 System Configurations
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Overview
This chapter contains information to help you select the
configuration that best meets your needs. This chapter is
organized as follows:
• System Configuration Overview on page 3-3
• Capacity-on-Demand Configurations on page 3-4
• Customer-Specific Configurations on page 3-8
• Dual Aisle Configurations on page 3-14
System Configuration Overview
The Scalar 10K can be configured as a Capacity-On-Demand
(COD) configuration, Customer-Specific configuration, or a
Dual Aisle configuration.
The COD configuration allows you to expand the number of
used tape cartridge locations in the future. For more
information, refer to
page 3-4.
Capacity-on-Demand Configurations on
3-
The Customer-Specific configuration (also known as the
Component configuration) is built to your specifications. The
minimum configuration is one Control Module (CM) and one
Accessor Module (AM). For more information, refer to
Customer-Specific Configurations on page 3-8.
The minimum Dual Aisle configuration includes two CMs, two
AMs, and two inside Tower Modules (TMs). The library can be
expanded if more storage capacity is desired. For more
information, refer to
Dual Aisle Configurations on page 3-14.
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Overview 3-3
Capacity-on-Demand Configurations
The COD configuration is a self contained library that can be
configured with one of four media types; however, you
cannot mix media types in any COD system. The COD can be
expanded from a basic library configuration to a basic library
with three EMs. COD systems do not include TMs.
The COD configurations are based on a minimum purchase
of 700 cartridge slots. Additional storage can be enabled with
an authorization string.
For drive types and capacities, see Table 3-1.
Table 3-1 Maximum Drive Types/Capacities
Technology Drives Cartridges Increments
LTO -2 Up to 84 700 to 3,945 100 cartridges 789 1,578
LTO -3 Up to 84 700 to 3,945 100 cartridges 1,578 3,156
LTO -4 Up to 84 700 to 3,945 100 cartridges 3,156 6,312
3592-J1A/
TS1120
a. Capacities are native.
b. Assumes 2:1 compression.
Up to 48 700 to 3,402 100 cartridges 2,381 4,763
With the COD configuration, you purchase a minimum
number of storage slots. As your storage needs increase,
Quantum enables the additional storage slots in blocks of 100
or 500 using a security key. This is done without needing to
buy additional hardware.
When all the storage slots are enabled, you can purchase
additional EMs that contain more storage slots.
When you grow beyond the maximum capacity offered by
COD configuration, you can purchase additional modules.
Three COD configurations are available: a basic
configuration, a basic configuration with two EMs, and a
basic configuration with three EMs.
Capacity
a
(TB)
Capacity
b
(TB)
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Basic Configuration
The basic COD configuration includes the following modules:
•One AM
•One CM
•One EM
•One DM
Figure 3-1 Basic COD Configuration
Table 3-2 Basic COD Configuration: Physical Specifications
Maximum
Distributed
Load
192.58 lb/ft
940.2 Kg/m
Maximum
Point Load
2
46.18 lb/in
2
3.24 Kg/cm
Height Width Depth
76.69 in.
1947.9 mm
126 in.
3,200.4 mm
51.94 in.
1,319.27 mm
Maximu
m Weight
4,293 lb
1,951 Kg
Table 3-3 Basic COD Configuration: Cartridge/Drive Capacities
Interface Tape Type
Cartridges
Purchased
Cartridges
Delivered
SCSI/SNC/Fibre LTO 700 to 1,300 1,785 1 to 36
SCSI/SNC SDLT 700 to 1,100 1,494 1 to 36
Fibre 3592-J1A/
700 to 1,100 1,594 1 to 16
TS1120
2
2
Drives
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Capacity-on-Demand Configurations 3-5
Basic Configuration with Two EMs
The basic COD configuration with two EMs includes the
following modules:
•One AM
•One CM
•Two EMs
•Two DMs
Figure 3-2 Basic COD Configuration with Two EMs
Table 3-4 Basic COD Configuration with Two EMs: Physical
Specifications
Maximum
Distributed
Load
192.58 lb/ft
940.2 Kg/m
Maximum
Point Load
2
46.18 lb/in
2
3.24 Kg/cm
Height Width Depth
76.69 in.
1,947.9 mm
186 in.
4,724.4 mm
51.94 in.
1,319.27 mm
Maximum
Weight
6541 lb
2,973 Kg
Table 3-5 Basic COD Configuration with Two EMs: Cartridge/Drive
Capacities
Interface
Drive
Type
Cartridges
Purchased
Cartridges
Delivered
Drives
SCSI/SNC/Fibre LTO 1,400 to 2,000 2,865 1 to 60
SCSI/SNC SDLT 1,200 to 1,700 2,398 1 to 60
Fibre 3592-J1A/
1,200 to 1,700 2,498 1 to 32
TS1120
2
2
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Basic Configuration with Three EMs
The basic COD with three EMs configuration includes the
following modules:
•One AM
•One CM
•Three EMs
•Three DMs
Figure 3-3 Basic COD Configuration with Three EMs
Table 3-6 Basic COD Configuration with Three EMs: Specifications
Maximum
Distributed
Load
192.58 lb/ft
940.2 Kg/m
Maximum
Point Load
2
46.18 lb/in
2
3.24 Kg/cm
Height Width Depth
76.69 in.
1,947.9 mm
246 in.
6,248.4 mm
51.94 in.
1,319.27 mm
Maximum
Weight
8789 lb
3,995 Kg
Table 3-7 Basic COD Configuration with Three EMs: Cartridge/Drive
Capacities
Interface
Drive
Typ e
Cartridges
Purchased
Cartridges
Delivered
Drives
SCSI/SNC/Fibre LTO 2,100 and up 3,945 1 to 84
SCSI/SNC SDLT 1,800 and up 3,302 1 to 84
Fibre 3592-J1A/
1,800 and up 3,402 1 to 48
TS1120
2
2
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Capacity-on-Demand Configurations 3-7
Customer-Specific Configurations
The Scalar 10K Customer-Specific configuration is a self
contained library that can be configured with one to four
media types, and expanded from a basic library configuration
with one EM to a basic library configuration with three EMs.
For drive types and capacities, see Table 3-8.
Table 3-8 Maximum Drive Types/Storage Capacity
Technology Drives Cartridges Capacity (TB)aCapacity (TB)
LTO -2 Up to 324 9,582 1,916 3,833
LTO -3 Up to 324 9,582 3,833 7,666
LTO -4 Up to 324 9,582 7,666 15,331
3592-J1A/
TS1120
a. Capacities are native.
b. Assumes 2:1 compression.
Up to 208 7,738 5,417 10,833
The following sections show examples of five potential
configurations.
b
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Basic Configuration
The basic Customer-Specific configuration includes the
following modules as shown in
•One AM
•One CM
For physical specifications of the modules, see
Table 4-5 on page 4-6.
Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4 Basic Customer-Specific Configuration
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Customer-Specific Configurations 3-9
Basic Configuration with One EM
The basic configuration with one EM includes the following
modules as shown in
• One AM (supporting a DM or TM)
•One CM
•One TM
• One EM (supporting four DMs or TMs)
For physical specifications of the modules, see Table 4-5 on
page 4-6.
Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5 Basic Customer-Specific Configuration with One EM
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Basic Configuration with Two EMs
The basic configuration with two EMs includes the following
modules as shown in
• One AM (supporting a DM or TM)
•One CM
•One TM
• Two EMs (each supporting four DMs or TMs)
For physical specifications of the modules, see Table 4-5 on
page 4-6.
Figure 3-6.
Figure 3-6 Basic Customer-Specific Configuration with Two EMs
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Customer-Specific Configurations 3-11
Basic Configuration with Three EMs
The basic configuration with three EMs includes the
following modules as shown in
• One AM (supporting a DM or TM)
•One CM
•One TM
• Three EMs (each supporting four DMs or TMs)
To maximize the number of tape drives when using an
LTO-2 DM, a second DM is required for each EM. For
physical specifications of the modules, see
4-6.
Figure 3-7 on page 3-13.
Table 4-5 on page
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Figure 3-7 Basic Customer-Specific Configuration with Three EMs
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Customer-Specific Configurations 3-13
Dual Aisle Configurations
Note
Quantum not
support upgrading a
COD or CustomerSpecific (single aisle)
configuration to a
Dual Aisle
configuration.
The Scalar 10K Dual Aisle configuration is a self contained
library that can be configured with one to four media types.
In a Dual Aisle configuration, two CMs, two AMs, and two
inside TMs are required in every library. The two AMs are
positioned back to back with shared TMs in the middle to
hold/transfer the data media. Each aisle has its own cartridge
accessor. Maintenance can be performed on one AM while
the other continues to perform.
The basic, required configuration can be expanded to a
configuration with six EMs. the optional EMs are added in
pairs and extend the length of the aisle. Each pair of EMs
requires two inside TMs. An optional DM and outside TM are
added as storage and drive requirements change.
Scalar Distributed Library Control (DLC) is required in this
configuration. There are two types of Scalar DLC
configuration options: single server or dual (redundant)
servers. For more information about Scalar DLC, refer to
Scalar DLC on page 2-19.
The Distributed AML Server (DAS) is also required for a Dual
Aisle configuration. For more information about DAS, refer
to DAS product documentation.
For drive types and capacities in a fully populated Dual Aisle
configuration, see
Table 3-9.
Table 3-9 Maximum Drive Types/Storage Capacity
Technology Drives Cartridges Capacity (TB)aCapacity (TB)
LTO -2 Up to 312 Up to 13,884 Up to 2,777 5,554
LTO -3 Up to 324 Up to 13,884 Up to 5,554 11,107
LTO -4 Up to 324 Up to 13,884 Up to 11,107 22,214
3592-J1A/
Up to 208 Up to 11,386 Up to 7,970 15,940
TS1120
a. Capacities are native.
b. Assumes 2:1 compression.
b
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Basic Configuration
The basic Dual Aisle configurations are shown in Figure 3-8.
For physical specifications of the modules, see Table 4-5 on
page 4-6.
Figure 3-8 Basic Dual Aisle Configuration
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Dual Aisle Configurations 3-15
Expanded Configuration
An expanded configuration includes the modules shown in
Figure 3-9. For 3590 drive requirements, you must include
one 3590 DM on the outside wall of one of the two aisles.
Figure 3-9 Expanded Dual Aisle Configuration
Maximum Capacity Configuration
A configuration that maximizes capacity is shown in
Figure 3-10.
Figure 3-10 Maximum Capacity Dual Aisle Configuration
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4
System
Specifications
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Module Footpad Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
AM and EM Footpad Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
CM and DM Footpad Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
TM Footpad Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Barcode Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
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Overview
This chapter contains Scalar 10K system specification
information and is organized as follows:
• Performance Specifications on page 4-3
• Environmental Specifications on page 4-3
• Electrical Specifications on page 4-4
• Physical Specifications on page 4-6
• Module Footpad Positions on page 4-7
• Barcode Requirements on page 4-10
Performance Specifications
The Scalar 10K has peak actions per hour of 450 exchanges and
peak time to mount media of 4 seconds.
Environmental Specifications
Table 4-1 lists the key environmental information for the
Scalar 10K library.
Table 4-1 Environmental Specifications
4-
Tem perature Humidity Altitude
60° - 90° F (16° - 32° C)
Operating
Recommended:
70° - 75° F (21° - 24° C)
a. One fully equipped CM, three fully equipped DMs
15 - 75%
Non-condensing Operating
Recommended:
45 - 65%
No
Limit
BTU/Heat Dissipation
Minimum Maximum
2.88 kwh
10000 BTU
8.78 kwh
30000 BTU
a
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Electrical Specifications
Caution
Both the Control Module (CM) and the Drive Module (DM)
require two AC power sources.
You must install your library with two different power
sources to have redundant power. You will NOT have
redundant power if you use only one AC power source. If a
power failure occurs, your library will fail.
The power cable length for each of these inputs is 14 feet
(4.26 m). Other electrical specifications for these modules are
shown in
Table 4-2 Electrical Specifications
Table 4-2.
Module
CM 208 - 240 20 L6 - 20 Plug is customer supplied
DM 208 - 240 16 L6 - 20
a. Connect an 18 gauge stranded copper wire from the CM to earth ground.
b. Includes the drive components.
Volt ag e
(Single Phase)
a
Max
AMP
Rating
The typical power consumption for each module is shown in
Table 4-3 on page 4-5.
United States
b
Power Connector
International Power
Connector
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Table 4-3 Typical Module Power Consumption at 200 VAC, 60 Hz
Module Status AMP kW BTU/hr
CM Not ready (servo off) 1.5 0.21 716
a
CM
CM
CM
Ready (servo on)/Not moving 2.8 0.49 1,700
b
Ready/Moving 4.4 0.83 2,840
b, c
Ready/Moving
7.3 1.67 5,698
Read/Write operations
to 12 drives
d
DM
DM
Standby 1.8 0.22 750
e
Read/Write operations
8.9 1.78 6,073
to 24 drives
f
DM
Read/Write operations to 16
0.25 1.6 4,912
IBM 3592-J1A/TS1120 drives
a. No drives installed, all power supplies powered on, and accessor ready
b. Measured during constant maximum velocity of accessor and two moving
tower modules
c. 12 IBM LTO drives with four SNC 5100s installed, read/write operations to all
drives
d. No drives installed and all power supplies powered on
e. 24 IBM LTO drives with six SNC 5100s installed, read/write operations to all
drives
f. 16 IBM 3592-J1A/TS1120 drives, read/write operations to all drives
The typical power consumption for a full-height drive, halfheight drive, SNC 5100, and IBM 3592-J1A/TS1120 drive is
shown in
Table 4-4 Typical Component Power Consumption
Component Status Watts BTU/hr
Full-height drive Read/Write 55 188
Idle 10 34
Half-height drive Read/Write 27.5 94
Idle 8 27
SNC 5100 N/A 40 138
IBM 3592-J1A/TS1120
drive
Read/Write 43 307
Idle (cartridge loaded) 32 214
Idle (no cartridge loaded) 30 228
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Table 4-4.
Electrical Specifications 4-5
Physical Specifications
For physical specifications for each library module, see Table
4-5.
If the Scalar 10K is installed on a raised floor, the raised floor
should be stabilized to prevent a horizontal shift of the raised
floor structure. The minimum overall floor load rating should
be 201 lb/ft
250 lb/ft2. These ratings do not include additional loading by
people and equipment traffic. The floor must support point
loads exerted by the leveling pads of up to 94 lb/in
The Scalar 10K has four point loads on the DM, CM, and TM
and six point loads on the AM and EM.
Table 4-5 Physical Specifications
2
. Quantum recommends a floor load rating of
2
.
Height Width Depth
76.69 in.
1,947.9 mm
76.69 in.
1,947.9 mm
76.69 in.
1,947.9 mm
76.69 in.
1,947.9 mm
76.69 in.
1,947.9 mm
76.69 in.
1,947.9 mm
29.59 in.
751.7 mm
65.65 in.
1,667.6 mm
65.65 in.
1,667.6 mm
29.59 in.
751.7 mm
29.59 in.
751.7 mm
29.59 in.
751.7 mm
22.44 in.
570 mm
29.53 in.
750.0 mm
29.53 in.
750.0 mm
22.44 in.
570 mm
22.44 in.
570 mm
22.44 in.
570 mm
Maximum
Weight
Control Module
700 lb
318 Kg
Accessor Module
1345 lb
610 Kg
Expansion Module
1360 lb
616 Kg
Drive Module - UDS
888 lb
403 Kg
Outside Tower Module
930 lb
422 Kg
Inside Tower Module
930 lb
422 Kg
Distributed
Load
151.81 lb/ft
741.2 Kg/m
99.90 lb/ft
487.8 Kg/m
101.02 lb/ft
493.2 Kg/m
192.58 lb/ft
940.2 Kg/m
201.69 lb/ft
984.61 Kg/m
201.69 lb/ft
984.61 Kg/m
Point Load
2
35.64 lb/in
2
2.51 Kg/cm
2
45.67 lb/in
2
3.21 Kg/cm
2.
46.18 lb/in
2
3.24 Kg/cm
2
45.24 lb/in
2
3.19 Kg/cm
2
47.38 lb/in
2
3.33 Kg/cm
2
47.38 lb/in
2
3.33 Kg/cm
a
2
2
2
2
2
2.
2
2
2
2
2
2
a. The point load value is based on modules that have a foot size of 2.5 inches.
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Module Footpad Positions
The Scalar 10K footpad positions for a library with one AM,
one EM, one CM, one TM, and five DMs/TMs is shown in
Figure 4-1.
For more detailed footpad position information for an AM
and EM, see
position information for a CM and DM, see Figure 4-3 on page
4-8. For detailed TM footpad position information, see Figure
4-4 on page 4-9.
Figure 4-2 on page 4-8. For detailed footpad
Figure 4-1 Scalar 10K Library Module Foot Pad Positions
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Module Footpad Positions 4-7
AM and EM Footpad Positions
Figure 4-2 AM and EM Footpad Positions
CM and DM Footpad Positions
Figure 4-3 CM and DM Footpad Positions
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TM Footpad Positions
Figure 4-4 TM Footpad Positions
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Module Footpad Positions 4-9
Barcode Requirements
For customers who wish to print the barcode labels, the
individual media labels are supported if the labels meet the
ANSI MH10.8M-1983 standard and other additional
requirements. The requirements are:
• ANSI MH10.8M-1983 Standard
• Number of digits: 6
• Background reflection: at least 25 percent
• Print contrast: at least 75 percent
• Ratio: at least 2.2
• Module: 250 mm
• Print tolerance: ± 57 mm
• Additional Requirements
• Length of the rest zones: 5.25 mm ± 0.25 mm
• No black marks can be present in the intermediate
spaces or rest zones
• No white areas may be present on the bars
• Bars should read in a uniform direction. Nonuniform
reading directions are feasible in principle, but have a
detrimental effect on performance
• Each label should be applied in the upper right corner
of the tape cartridge recess (when oriented vertically)
Compliance with these specifications can be checked and
documented with the Ergilaser 3000 High Density barcode
measuring device that is manufactured by the Laetus
Company.
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5
Site
Preparation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Installation Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Pallet Packaging Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Physical Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Access Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Additional Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
5-1
5-2 Site Preparation
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Overview
This section gives installation recommendations and
packaging dimensions. It solicits information about the
delivery site. Record all requested general information.
Installation Recommendation
Quantum recommends that you install the Scalar 10K away
from a wall, per the specified clearances. However, if the
system does not have feature modules located across from the
Control Module (CM), you may be able to install the
Scalar 10K against a wall.
Due to the unique challenges that wall-installs present (for
leveling and future expansions), wall-installs are not
recommended unless there are no other alternatives.
Talk with the Customer Engineer for more detailed
installation information.
5-
Pallet Packaging Dimensions
The Scalar 10K pallet packaging dimensions for each
individual module are as follows:
• Length 80 inches (203.2 cm)
• Width 40 inches (101.6 cm)
• Height 86 inches (218.44 cm).
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Overview 5-3
General Information
Place any additional information in Additional Comments on
page 5-9.
Customer Name:
Mailing Address:
Shipping Address:
5-4 Site Preparation
Sales Contact:
Tele pho ne :
Quantum Rep.:
Quantum Account Mgr:
Installation Contact:
Tele pho ne :
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Target Installation Date:
Target Operational Date:
Physical Environment
Place any additional information in Additional Comments on
page 5-9.
Against a Wall Installation? Yes or No ______________________
Room Dimension:
Ceiling Projection:
Floor Type:
Floor Load Capacity:
Fire Protection:
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Physical Environment 5-5
Access Conditions
Access to Scalar 10K library room (elevator, stairs, door
widths, etc.):
Dimensions and Location of Smallest Door or Opening:
Loading Dock Specifications (dock height, type of ramps,
weather protection, etc.):
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Semitrailer Accessibility (Y or N): ________
Preferred/Required Local Carrier Company:
Where Can Trailer Be Left for Staging?
Availability of Material Handling Equipment:
Location for Uncrating:
Preferred Time of Day for Unloading and Moving Materials:
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Physical Environment 5-7
Off Hours/Weekends Accessibility for Installation Team:
Procedure for Obtaining Building Passes:
Procedure for Scheduling the Elevator, Loading Dock, etc.:
5-8 Site Preparation
Waste Disposal Considerations:
Bargaining Unit Considerations:
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Other Considerations:
Additional Comments
Record any additional information from other pages. For
reference purposes, note the page number with the
information. Add and number additional sheets as necessary.
September 2007
Physical Environment 5-9
5-10 Site Preparation
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Index
- A -
Access Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Accessor Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Additional Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Associated Documents
Scalar 10K Maintenance Guide . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Scalar 10K Planning Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Scalar 10K SCSI Reference Manual . . . . . 1-4
- B -
Barcode Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
- C -
Capacity On Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Cartridge Accessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Cartridge Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
COD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Component Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
CSC Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Customer Service Center Website . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
- D -
Dimensions, Pallet Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
- G -
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
- I -
Insert/Eject Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Internal Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Cartridge Accessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Insert/Eject Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Storage Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Tape Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Tape Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
- M -
Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
- O -
Opening Service Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
- P -
Packaging Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Pallet Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Physical Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Problem Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
- E -
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Expansion Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
- Q -
Quantum Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
in-1
- S -
Scalar DLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
SCSI Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Service Requests, Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Specifications
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Storage Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
- T -
Tape Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Tape Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Tower Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
- W -
WORM tape cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Write Once Read Many (WORM) . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
in-2 Index
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