The PX502 tape library is an automated storage and retrieval device consisting of
up to two tape drives and up to 32 SDLT cartridges or 38 LTO tape cartridges (see
figure 1
Notational Conventions0
This instruction uses the following conventions:
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OTE: Notes emphasize important information related to the main topic.
AUTION:Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are included
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to prevent damage to equipment.
ARNING: Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and are
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included to prevent injury.
This document explains how to unpack the PX502 tape library and install it in a
standard 19 in. rack. Once the library is unpacked and installed, set up the library
using the instructions in the
installation procedure will take approximately 4 hours to complete.
OTE: It is recommended to review the entire document prior to beginning the
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installation.
Figure 1 PX502 Tape Library
PX500 Series
User’s Guide PN 81-81290. This
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Choosing a Location0
When choosing an installation site for the PX502, consider
the following requirements:
•Rack Space Requirements
•Environmental Conditions
Rack Space Requirements0
Ta b l e 1 contains the rack requirements for the PX502 tape
library.
Table 1 Rack Requirements
DimensionsPX502
Depth31 in (78.7 cm)
Width19 in (48.3 cm)
Height6.75 in (17 cm), 4U
Weight52 lbs (23.6 kg)
Air ClearanceOpen 4 in (10 cm) behind unit
for proper air flow
Providing Necessary Tools 0
Provide the following tools for unpacking and installing the
PX502 tape library:
•#1 PHILLIPS® screwdriver
•#2 PHILLIPS screwdriver
•#1 flat blade screwdriver
•Allen wrench (2.5mm and 3mm) included in accessory
kit
•Antistatic wrist strap included in accessory kit
Tak i n g E S D P r e c a u t i o n s0
Some components within the PX502 tape library contain
static-sensitive parts. To avoid damaging these parts while
performing installation procedures, always observe the
following precautions:
•Keep the PX502 turned off during all installation
procedures.
•Use an antistatic wrist strap (included in the accessory
kit).
•Keep static-sensitive parts in their original shipping
containers until ready for installation. Look for the ESD
sticker to identify static sensitive parts.
Environmental Conditions0
The installation site must have the following environmental
conditions:
•Humidity: 20%-80% non-condensing
•Temperature: 10°C-35°C (50°F-95°F)
•Altitude: -500 to 10,000 feet (-152 to 3048 meters)
These environmental conditions apply when the PX502 tape
library is in operation.
OTE: For additional specifications, refer to the
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Quantum PX500 Series User’s Guide
81290)
(PN 81-
Preparing for the Installation0
Before you begin the installation procedure in this section,
make the following preparations as described in this
section:
•Providing Necessary Tools
•Taking ESD Precautions
•Avoid touching connectors and other components.
OTE: Dry climates and cold-weather heating
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environments have lower relative humidity and
are more likely to produce static electricity.
Unpacking the PX502 Tape Library0
This section explains how to unpack the PX502 tape library
and move it to its final installation location.
NOTE: Inspect the outer library packaging for damage. If
there is any damage evident on the library
packaging, do not continue with the installation
and contact Quantum customer support.
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Accessory kit
Foam
PX502 tape
library
Foam
Front bezel
Lift point
By following these instructions, you help ensure that the
system will continue to be safeguarded after it arrives at the
installation site.
OTE: Unpack the library as close to the installation
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location as possible.
Unpack and remove the following components from the
packing materials (see figure 2
):
1 Remove the accessories kit and set it aside.
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ARNING: At least two people are required to move the
library chassis.
AUTION:Lift the library chassis at the sides. Avoid
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putting the weight of the library chassis on
the front bezel.
2 With the help of a second person, lift the library chassis
up and out of the shipping carton.
3 Place the library on a table approximately waist high.
Figure 2 Unpacking the PX502
4 Remove the antistatic sheet:
a Cut the tape strips securing the sheet.
b Fold the sheet down.
c With the help of a second person, lift the library up
off of the antistatic sheet.
d Place the library on the table or desk next to the
antistatic sheet.
e If this is a multiple library stack, refer to “Multiple
Library Stacks” on page 15 before proceeding.
The PX502 is ready to install.
Installing the Library0
Installing a PX502 tape library in a rack consists of the
following steps:
•Locating the Mounting Position
•Installing the Library
•Initial Configuration
Locating the Mounting
Position
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The PX502 tape library is designed to fit in a standard 19
inch wide rack.
It is important to the library installation to locate the hole
pattern in the rack rails (see figure 3). The library must be
installed at the beginning of the hole pattern. Refer to
for information on common rack hole types.
table 2
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Cage nut
Clip nut
Clip nut
.625 in (15.9 mm)
.625 in (15.9 mm)
.5 in (12.7 mm)
.625 in (15.9 mm)
.625 in (15.9 mm)
Top of rack
.312 in (7.92 mm)
.5 in (12.7 mm)
Hole pattern
The marks above (X)
indicate the location of
mounting hardware on the
rack rails. Ensure that any
necessary mounting
hardware is installed on the
rack rails prior to installing
the chassis.
1 PX502 System (4U)
1U = 1.75 in
(44.45mm)
4U
Front panel screws
mounting positions
Back panel screws
mounting positions
Front panel screws
mounting positions
Table 2 Rack Hole Types
FigureDescription
Square rack holes are the most
common type of rack holes. They
can accept either cage nuts which
mount from the back of the rail or
clip nuts which clip on from the
side of the rack rail.
Through holes require clip nuts to
accept mounting hardware.
Threaded holes require neither
cage or clip nuts to accept
mounting hardware.
OTE: The rails within the rack have a hole pattern that
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repeats throughout the rail. X marks the screw
positions. Install nut clips (included in the
accessory kit) on the rails if necessary.
Figure 3 Rail Hole Pattern
WARNING: If the rack is empty at the time of installation,
do NOT install the PX502 tape library too
high in the rack. The weight of the library
may cause the rack to become “top heavy”
and unstable if installed in the top of an
empty rack. Begin installing the PX502 tape
library from the bottom of the rack if more
than one library is installed.
Installing the Library0
Installing the PX502 tape library consists of the following
steps
:
OTE: If this is an upgrade to an existing library system,
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see “Multiple Library Stacks” on page 15.
•Installing the Rack Mount Shelves
•Installing the Library Chassis
•Cabling the Library
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Table 3 Library Mounting Hardware
QtyFigureDescription
16Allen head screws (M5
x 10) for shelf
assembly
PN 90-87203-01
8T- nuts (M5)
PN 74-87575-01
4 metric
and 4
standard
Rail adapters (both
metric and standard
holes are included, 8
total adapters, see
figure 6
)
PN 74-88052-01
(metric)
PN 74-88053-01
(standard)
2Right and left support
shelves (left shown)
PN 74-88055-01
(shelf)
PN 74-88056-01
(extender)
Installing the Rack Mount Shelves
Before installing the rack mount shelves, you must collect
the following information:
•Type of rack mount rails (square hole, through hole, or
threaded hole)
•Depth of rack (34 in, 86.3 cm minimum depth
recommended; however, rack depths of 24 in, 60.9 cm
to 36 in, 91.4 cm are supported)
1 Assemble the rack mount shelves (left and right):
a Determine the mounting hole locations. The holes
used to attach the two halves of the rack mount
shelves differ depending on the depth of the rack
(see figure 4
).
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4 setsFront and back rail
mounting hardware
(M4 x 12 allen screws
and mounting plates)
PN 74-88054-01
(plate)
PN 90-87203-03
(screws)
2 setsBack bracket hardware
(M5 x 8 allen screws
and mounting plate)
PN 74-88057-01
(bracket)
PN 90-87275-01
(screws)
2 setsBack clamp hardware
(M5 x 10 and back
clamp)
PN 90-87343-08
(screws)
PN 74-88058-01
(clamp)
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Use these holes for rack
depths of 27 in (68.5 cm)
to 36 in (91.4 cm)
Use these holes for rack
depths of 24 in (60.9 cm)
to 28 in (71.1 cm)
Left shelf oriented
with FlexLink™
opening toward front
of rack
Use these holes for rack
depths of 27 in (68.5 cm)
to 36 in (91.4 cm)
Use these holes for rack
depths of 24 in (60.9 cm)
to 28 in (71.1 cm)
Right shelf oriented
with FlexLink opening
toward back of rack
Front of rack
Back of rack
Back of rack
Front of rack
M5 x 10 Allen screws
M5 x 10 Allen screws
T-nuts
T-nuts
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T-nuts must be
oriented as
shown to properly
fit in the shelf
adjustment slot
T-nuts must be oriented as
shown to properly fit in the
shelf adjustment slot
The metal fold
must be toward
the outside of
the self as
shown
The metal fold
must be toward
the outside of
the self as
shown
Back of rack
Front of rack
Front of rack
Back of rack
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Figure 4 Rack Mount Shelf Depth
Requirements
Figure 5 Assembling the Left and
Right Rack Mount Shelves
b Loosely attach the adjustable rack mount shelves
(extenders and shelves) with 4 M5 x 10 Allen screws
and T-nuts (see figure 7
).
c Determine the type of rail adapter required for your
rack. Each rail adapter is marked with the specific
hole type supported, either metric or standard (see
figure 6
).
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Use the rail adapters with
blocks on rails with square
hole patterns
Use the rail adapters with
circle pegs (opposite blocks)
on rails with non-threaded
circle hole patterns
Use the rail adapters with
small circle pegs on rails
with threaded circle hole
patterns (M6 on one side and
M5 on the other side)
M5 x 10 Allen
screws
Rail adapter
L
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FlexLink opening
located towards the
back for the righthand shelf
Arrow must
point up
M5 x 10 Allen
screws
M5 x 10 Allen
screws
Rail adapters
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M5 x 10 Allen
screws
Rail adapter
Arrow must
point up
Figure 6 Rail Adapter Types
Figure 7 Assembling the LeftHand Rack Mount Shelf
d Attach the appropriate rail adapter to the front and
back of the rack mount shelves (right and left) with 2
M5 x 10 Allen screws per adapter (see figure 7).
2 Install the left and right rack mount shelves into the
rack (the rack mount shelves adjust 27 in. to 36 in.) and
secure with the following parts in four locations (see
figure 8
):
•Mounting plate
•2 M4 x 12 Allen screw.
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OTE: The rack mount shelves must be installed on the
inside rack rails.
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Left shelf
Right shelf
Mounting
plate
M4 x 12
Allen screws
Tighten screws to secure
both rack mounting rails
Figure 8 Installing the Rack
Mount Shelves
Figure 9 Tightening the Rack
Mount Shelves
3 Once the rack mount shelves are secured to the rack,
tighten the Allen screws securing the adjustable shelves
(right and left) together (see figure 9
).
Installing the Library Chassis
ARNING: The PX502 tape library weighs approximately
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52 lbs (23.6 kg). At least two people are
required to lift and install the library.
1 The back mounting brackets are lettered (A through I)
so the correct mounting position is easily determined.
The mounting positions differ depending on the depth
of the rack (see table 4
OTE: If the depth of the rack is less than 27 in, do not
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).
install the back mounting brackets or clamps.
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#1 Holes
#2 Holes
Back mounting bracket
Back mounting clamp
Right-hand back
bracket shown.
Back mounting
bracket
M5 x 8 Allen
screws
PHILLIPS screws
Table 4 Back Mounting Bracket
Orientation
Rack DepthBack Mounting
Bracket
(Mounting
Position)
24 to 25 in.Back bracket and
clamp not required
25 to 26 in.Back bracket and
clamp not required
26 to 27 in.Back bracket and
clamp not required
27 to 28 in.Use holes A and CX
28 to 29 in.Use holes B and DX
Back Mounting
Clamp
#1
Holes
#2
Holes
N/AN/A
N/AN/A
N/AN/A
Figure 10 Installing the Back
Mounting Brackets
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OTE: If this is a multiple stack configuration, refer to
“Multiple Library Stacks” on page 15 for
information on preparing the library chassis for
passing tape cartridges from one unit to another.
2 Install the library into the rack as shown in figure 11
and secure the library to the rack with four PHILLIPS
screws.
29 to 30 in.Use holes C and EX
30 to 31 in.Use holes D and FX
31 to 32 in.Use holes E and GX
32 to 33 in.Use holes F and HX
33 to 34 in.Use holes G and IX
34.5 to 35.5 in.Use holes F and HX
35.5 to 36.5 in.Use holes G and IX
Once the location is determined, attach the back
brackets to each side of the library with four M5 x 8
Allen screws (see figure 10).
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OTE: If your rack has a depth less than 27 in., the back
brackets and back clamps are not used.
ARNING: The PX502 tape library weighs approximately
W
52 lbs (23.6 kg). At least two people are
required to lift and install the library.
Figure 11 Installing the PX502 in
the Rack
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Left-hand back
bracket shown.
M5 x 10
Allen screws
PHILLIPS
screws
Back mounting
clamp
Cover plate
Tape
drive
bay 1
Tape drive
bay 2
Tape
drive 2
Ta pe
drive 1
Back of Library
3 Secure the back of the library to the rack with two
mounting clamps (refer to table 4
for information on
the correct mounting holes to use) and two M5 x 10
Allen screws on each clamp (see figure 12
).
NOTE: If the depth of the rack is less than 27 in, do not
install the back mounting brackets or clamps.
4 Secure the mounting clamps to the rack rails with two
PHILLIPS screws on each side (see figure 12
).
Figure 12 Securing the Back of
the Library
Figure 13 Removing the Tape
Drive Cover Plates
b Insert the tape drive(s) into the drive bay(s) slowly
until the connectors are seated. Refer to figure 14 for
drive bay numbering (see the
Tape Drive Installation Instructions
Quantum PX500 Series
PN 81-81301 for
information).
Figure 14 Installing the Tape
Drives
5 To install the tape drives into the library:
a Remove the tape drive cover plates (if necessary,
some libraries ship with one tape drive installed) by
loosening the captive screws securing the plate to
the library chassis (see figure 13
).
c Tighten the tape drive thumbscrews using a flat
blade screwdriver.
d Repeat these steps to install another tape drive in a
different location, if desired.
The library chassis is installed in the rack.
Cabling the Library
1 Connect the SCSI cables and jumpers as shown in the
following figures:
•Figure 15 SCSI System Controller Board
•Figure 16 Surrogate SCSI System Controller Board
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Back of Library
SCSI host
Ethernet
Power
SCSI System Controller Board
Tape drive 1Tape drive 2
Back of Library
SCSI hostEthernet
Power
Surrogate System
Controller Board
Tape drive 2Tape drive 1
Back of Library
Fibre Channel
host/SAN
Ethernet
Power
Tape drive 2Tape drive 1
LTO Tape drives
shown. SDLT drives
have a single FC port
Fibre Channel
host/SAN
Fibre Channel
host/SAN
•Figure 17
Native Fibre Channel System Controller
Board
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OTE: Quantum ships sufficient SCSI cables and
terminators with the libraries to set up two-drives
per SCSI bus. One tape drive per SCSI bus may be
necessary for optimum performance. Refer to
your tape drive documentation.
OTE: SCSI cable lengths should not exceed:
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•39.37 feet (12 meters) between the host and
the library for single drive per bus installations.
Figure 15 PX502 Cable
Configuration (SCSI System
Controller Board)
Initially configuring the library consists of the following
steps:
•Turning on the Library
•Removing the Remaining Packing Materials
•Setting the Library Options
•Setting the Date and Time
•Setting Network Information
NOTE: When operating in surrogate mode, the SCSI host
connection must be made to tape drive 1.
Turning on the Library
To turn on the library:
1 Verify that:
•Power cables are firmly in place
•All doors are closed and latched
2 Turn on the library by pushing power button located on
the bottom left-hand corner of the OCP (see figure 18
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Power button
OCP
Figure 18 Turning on the Library
The power up sequence can take several minutes. The
first message displaying will be “Are the internal
packaging materials removed?” Continue with
Removing the Remaining Packing Materials
Figure 19 Removing the Top
Cover (Optional Step)
Removing the Remaining Packing Materials
Now that you have installed the library chassis and powered
on the system, you MUST remove the remaining packing
materials from the library chassis before the library is
operational.
1 Put on an antistatic wrist strap and clip it to the library
chassis.
AUTION:Take standard ESD precautions when
C
performing this procedure.
2IF there is space above the library to remove the top
cover, remove the twelve PHILLIPS screws securing the
top cover and FlexLink cover to gain further access to
the internal packaging restraints (see figure 19
). If there
is no space above the PX502 library to remove the top
cover, continue with Step 3.
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3 When the library powers on for the first time, the OCP
asks you: “Are the packaging materials removed?” (YES
or NO).
AUTION:Pressing Ye s when the internal packaging
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restraints are in place will damage the library
robotics.
4 Press NO to continue. The OCP displays “Doors opened,
magazines released, pull magazines out before power
shutoff.” The library waits approximately 30 seconds
for you to open the doors, remove both magazines
from the library, and remove the foam blocks.
OTE: If you are unable to remove the magazines before
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the library shuts down. Turn on the library power
and repeat the steps above.
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Tie band
Metal
restraint
Metal
restraint
Foam
restraints
Robotics
umbilical
cable
5 After the library has powered down, remove the foam
restraints by completing the following steps (see
figure 20
):
a Detach the tie band holding the two sides of the
metal restraints together and remove it from the
library.
b Remove the metal restraints from the library.
c Lift the left foam restraint slightly up and remove it
from the library.
d Slide the right foam restraint to the right until you
are clear of the robotics motor and remove the
restraint from the library.
AUTION:Avoid touching the printed circuit board.
C
AUTION:When removing the foam restraints, ensure
C
that the robotics umbilical cable is lying
down in the correct position inside the
platform and not across the robotics track.
Figure 20 Removing the Foam
Restraints
OTE: Save the robotics restraints and re-usable tie wrap
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for later shipping or relocation of the library.
e Install the tape cartridge magazines.
OTE: Refer to the
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PX500 Series User’s Guide
(PN 81-
81290) for more information on loading the tape
cartridge magazines.
f Close the front doors.
g If you have removed the top cover for better access,
install the top cover back on the library.
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Enter
Setting the Library Options
To set the library options:
1 Turn on the library by pushing power button located on
the bottom left-hand corner of the OCP (see figure 18).
2 The OCP asks you: “Are the packaging materials
removed?” (YES or NO).
3 Press YES to continue.
4 The OCP asks again: “Are you sure the packaging
materials are removed?” (YES or NO).
5 Press YES to continue. The library continues the boot
process. When complete, the Home screen displays.
6 Press Setup from the Home screen. The OCP displays
the Setup screen (see figure 21):
Figure 21 Setup Screen
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Table 5 Setting Up the Cabinet
Cabinet OptionsDescription
Host busSets the SCSI ID for both the
library and tape drives.
Stack roleAssigns the library stack role
as Master, Slave, or Stand
alone (solo). There can be only
one Master library in a
multiple stack. Once
configured as a slave, all
library OCP functions can be
controlled via the Master
library OCP. The library model
number will also change to
PX500S indicating a stacked
library configuration. The
library model number is
available from the home
screen on the Master library
OCP.
Left load portEnables or disables the left
load port
7 From the Setup screen, use the up and down arrows to
highlight Cabinet and press Enter.
The CabinetSetup screen displays (see figure 22):
Figure 22 Cabinet Setup Screen
8 The Cabinet Setup screen allows you to configure the
following information about the library (see table 5
Right load portEnables or disables the right
load port
Drive FUP from tapeAllows you to perform a tape
drive firmware update from a
firmware update tape
cartridge.
Setting the Date and Time
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To set the date and time:
1 From the Setup screen, use the up and down arrows to
highlight Date and Time and press Enter.
The Date and Time screen displays (see figure 23
):
Figure 23 Date and Time Screen
):
The Date and Time screen displays the following
information about the library:
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2 Use the up and down arrows to view or edit the time
zone, date, and time information. Press Enter to accept
the new settings.
3 When you are finished viewing/editing the date and
time information, press Exit to return to the Setup
screen.
Setting Network Information
To view or edit the network information:
OTE: If you are using DHCP, you do not have to setup
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the following network information. Once the
library is on-line, it is ready to use.
OTE: The library must be offline to change these
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settings.
Multiple Library Stacks0
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OTE: If the library is NOT being installed with other
libraries to operate in a multiple library stack, it is
not necessary to complete the following
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If the library will be installed in a rack with other PX500
Series libraries, you must prepare each chassis prior to
installation. Preparing the library chassis for installation into
a multiple library stack consists of:
instructions.
OTE: It is recommended to place the Master library in
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the middle of the library stack for improved
performance.
1 From the Setup screen, use the up and down arrows to
highlight Network and press Enter.
The Network screen displays (see figure 24):
Figure 24 Network Screen
The Network screen allows you to view or edit the
following network settings:
•DHCP (default setting)
•IP address
•Subnet mask
•Default gateway
2 Use the up and down arrows to select the network
setting you wish to view or edit and press Enter.
When you are finished viewing/editing the network
information, press Back, then Exit to return to the
Setup screen.
3 For the network information such as the IP address to
be active or take effect, you must power down the
library by holding down the power button located on
the front of the library after changing any of the
network settings (see figure 18
).
The library shuts down.
4 Push the power button to start the library.
The PX502 tape library is initially configured and ready
for use.
•Removing the FlexLink cover plates
•Installing the alignment hardware
To prepare the library chassis for multiple stack operation:
1 Remove two PHILLIPS screws securing each FlexLink
cover located on the top and bottom of the library
using a #1 PHILLIPS screwdriver (see figure 25
).
NOTE: Remove the bottom FlexLink cover on every library
except the bottom library in the stack. Remove
the top FlexLink cover on the bottom library in the
stack.
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Screws
FlexLink cover
Remove only the top
FlexLink cover on the
bottom library in the
stack
FlexLink cover
Screws
Remove only the
bottom FlexLink
cover on the top
library in the stack
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Top alignment hardware
Screws
Screws
Bottom alignment hardware
T
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Figure 25 Removing the FlexLink
Cover
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OTE: Install only the bottom alignment hardware on
the top library in the stack and the top alignment
hardware on the bottom library in the stack.
Figure 26 Installing the
Alignment Hardware
2 The alignment hardware installed on the top and
bottom of the libraries in a multiple stack allow the
FlexLink bays to align correctly when installed in a rack.
Install the following alignment hardware (see
figure 26
a Install the top alignment hardware with two Allen
The libraries are prepared for installation in a multiple
stack.
*81-81292-03 B01*
United States of America
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