Quantum SCALAR I500 User Manual
Installation Instructions
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WARNING
WARNING
Expansion Module
These instructions explain how to add a new expansion module to a Scalar® i500 library. Adding expansion
modules to the library increases the number of data cartridges available within the library system. Adding
an expansion module to an existing library includes the following steps:
Page Topic
2
5 Unstacking the Existing Modules
7 Installing the New Expansion Module
14 Preparing to Use the Library
If you are replacing an expansion module (not simply adding a new one), you will remove the bad module
and replace it with a new one following the procedures in this document. You will perform several additional
steps, listed in Step 7
Preparing to Install an Additional Expansion Module
on page 15.
ALL LIBRARIES TALLER THAN 14U MUST BE INSTALLED IN A RACK
HAVING A MAIN PROTECTIVE EARTHING (GROUNDING) TERMINAL,
AND POWER MUST BE SUPPLIED VIA AN INDUSTRIAL PLUG AND
SOCKET-OUTLET AND/OR AN APPLIANCE COUPLER COMPLYING
WITH IEC 60309 (OR AN EQUIVALENT NATIONAL STANDARD) AND
HAVING A PROTECTIVE EARTH (GROUND) CONDUCTOR WITH A
CROSS SECTIONAL AREA OF AT LEAST 1.5 MM
TO ENSURE PROPER AIRFLOW AND ACCESS SPACE, ALLOW 60 CM
(24 INCHES) IN THE FRONT AND BACK OF THE LIBRARY.
2
(14 AWG).
WITHOUT TAPE DRIVES, TAPE CARTRIDGES, OR POWER
SUPPLIES, A CONTROL MODULE WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 58
LBS. AN EXPANSION MODULE, WITHOUT TAPE DRIVES, TAPE
CARTRIDGES, OR POWER SUPPLIES, EXCEEDS 65 LBS.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE ARE
REQUIRED TO SAFELY LIFT THE MODULES INTO POSITION.
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Note
The maximum number of expansion modules supported in a library depends
on the level of firmware the library is running. The latest firmware must be
installed on the library if you are upgrading from a 5U or 14U configuration to a
larger configuration. The latest firmware can be found at www.quantum.com/
support. See the Scalar i500 User’s Guide for more information on updating
firmware.
There are some configuration settings to take into account when adding an expansion module to an existing
library.
• All COD licenses remain the same. If the current license key does not cover the expanded capacity,
you will need a new license key to use the newly available slots.
• Partition, I/E station slot, and cleaning slot assignments do not change; however, unassigned slots
may change location.
• Modifying partitions can cause the storage slots to be scattered throughout the library.
• I/E station slots in the new module(s) are assigned as data storage slots. You can reconfigure these
slots as I/E station slots after the expansion module has been added to the library. To assign the
new I/E station slots as I/E station slots instead of data storage slots, delete all partitions, change
the number of I/E station slots, and create new partitions. Storage slots may now be assigned to
the new partitions.
A library can use up to four expansion modules to a maximum height of 41U.
There are no restrictions on where the control module can be installed
in the library configuration. However, the recommended placement of
the control module for library configurations up to 32U is on top of all
installed expansion modules. The recommended placement of the
control module for 41U library configurations is on top of three
expansion modules and below the top expansion module.
When adding additional expansion modules to an existing library
configuration, the recommended placement of the new expansion
module is at the bottom of the existing library configuration (except for
the 41U, where recommended placement is on top). Installing the new
expansion module at the bottom of the existing library configuration will
logically assign slot numbering within the library.
Expansion Module
Control Module
Expansion Module
Expansion Module
Expansion Module
Preparing to Install an Additional Expansion Module
Required tools:
• Phillips #2 screwdriver, for removing and replacing the top cover plate
• T10 TORX screwdriver, for removing and replacing the bottom cover plate
You need to unstack the library to install the new expansion module at the bottom of the new library
configuration.
If this is the first module of your library that will be installed in a rack, check to make sure that a rackmount
kit, rackmount kit instructions, and all required parts of the kits are available. Follow the instructions in the
rackmount kit instructions.
Each additional expansion module comes with a rack ear kit. Verify that it contains all the required parts:
2 Installation Instructions: Expansion Module
Rack Ear Kit Contents
Note
CAUTION
M5 thumbscrew — Secures
the rack ears. Quantity: 4
Rack ear, left — Holds
the bottom module in the
rack. Quantity: 1
Rack ear, right — Holds
the bottom module in the
rack. Quantity: 1
Nut clip — Used in racks
with square holes.
Quantity: 4
Cage nut — Used in racks
with round holes.
Quantity: 4
1 Upgrade the library firmware to a level that can support the number of modules you are adding. See the
Scalar i500 User’s Guide for information on upgrading firmware.
2 Remove all tape cartridges from the library using the import and export commands of the operator panel
or web client.
3 Power off the library.
4 Disconnect all power cords, network data cables, and module-to-module cables from all of the modules.
You should label all cables before you remove them so you can later
reconnect them to their proper locations.
5 Park the robot assembly in the control module. Before unstacking the library, the robot assembly must
be placed in the control module.
a. Open the I/E station and access doors of each module.
b. Using your hands, gently lift the robot assembly into the control module. The robot assembly
should glide slowly and with some resistance.
Support the robot assembly by holding onto the broad metal X-axis
plate. Lifting the robot by the thin metal rod will bend the rod. Lifting
the robot by the black plastic picker body can damage the robot.
c. After raising the robot assembly to the approximate middle of the control module, hold it in place
with one hand and, using your other hand, move the parking tab to the "parked" position.
(Depending on your library, you will have one of two parking tabs. If your robot has an “M2” label
on the front, you have the Model 2 parking tab. Model 1 parking tab: swivel toward you; Model
2 parking tab: counter-clockwise direction). The metal parking tab is located at the bottom of
column 1.
d. Gently release the robot assembly to rest on the parking tab.
Installation Instructions: Expansion Module 3
Figure 1 Parking the Robot Assembly
Model 2 tab
Model 1 tab
6 Remove all power supplies from each module. For instructions, see the user’s guide.
7 Remove all tape drives from each module. For instructions, see the user’s guide.
4 Installation Instructions: Expansion Module
Unstacking the Existing Modules
CAUTION
Note
Front Y-rail
Rear Y-rail
Y-rail (this end up)
Squeeze here
to release
1 Starting with the topmost module of your library, open the I/E station and access doors.
Before unstacking the modules, the robot assembly must be parked
as described in Step 5
2 If your current configuration already uses an expansion module, disengage the Y-rails so the modules
can be safely unstacked.
a. From the front of the library, find the Y-rail release mechanism, which is located on the left side
of the module. Squeeze the handle of the Y-rail release mechanism, lift it, and release it so that
it locks into place (see Figure 2
b. From the rear of the library, find the rear Y-rail release mechanism located in the interior of the
right side of the module. Squeeze the handle of the Y-rail release mechanism, lift it, and release
it so that it locks into place (see Figure 2
The rear Y-rail is impossible to lift up with the tape drives installed.
Figure 2 Expansion Module Y-rails
on page 3.
).
).
Installation Instructions: Expansion Module 5
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