Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T200, T380, T680 Supplementary Manual

T-Series Mid-Range Libraries

T200, T380, AND T680
Site Preparation Guide

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Added the T680 library.

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Warnings and Cautions

Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

Warnings and Cautions

Risk of electrical shock. Hazardous moving parts. Use caution when removing the
library’s front or side panels. Spectra Logic recommends turning off the power to
the library before removing the front or side panels.

German: Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages. Gefährliche bewegliche Teile. Seien
Sie vorsichtig, wenn Sie die Library der Vorder-oder Seitenwänden. Spectra Logic
empfiehlt Drehen Sie das Gerät in die Library, bevor Sie den Front-oder seitlichen
Platten.

Risk of electrical shock. To prevent the possibility of electrical shock, install cord
locks on the AC power cords and a permanent grounding wire between the chassis
and earth ground.

German: Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages. Um zu verhindern, dass die
Möglichkeit eines elektrischen Schlages, der Installation von Kabel-Sperren auf
den AC Netzkabel und eine ständige Erdung Draht zwischen den Chassis und
Masse.

The T200 library weighs approximately 230 lb. (104 kg), the T380 library weighs
approximately 305 lb. (138 kg), and the T680 weighs approximately 765 lb. (347
kg) without controllers, drives, and media installed. Use extreme caution when
moving it.

German: Die Library T200 wiegt ca. 104 kg, die Library T380 wiegt ca. 138 kg, und
die Library T680 wiegt ca. 347 kg ohne Controller, Laufwerke und Medien installiert
werden. Verwenden Sie extreme Vorsicht walten lassen, wenn sie abwandern.

The T200/T380 library is very heavy. Always use four people, two on each side,
when lifting or moving the library.

German: Die T200/T380 Library ist sehr schwer. Benutzen Sie immer vier
Personen, zwei auf jeder Seite, beim Heben oder Fortbewegen der Library.

The T200/T380 library must be installed in a standard 19-inch (48 cm) rack to
prevent tipping. The rack must be located on a level, hard-surfaced floor such as
cement or tile.

German: Die T200/T380 Library muss installiert sein, in einem Standard-Rack
48 cm Ablagerung zu verhindern. Das Rack muss sich auf eine ebene, harte
Oberfläche Stock wie Zement oder Fliese.

The rails provided with the library are designed for a standard 4-post 19-inch
(48 cm) rack.

German: Die Schienen, die mit der Bibliothek sind für ein Standard-4-post-19-Zoll
(48 cm) Rack.

If you tilt the library, Spectra Logic is not responsible for any damage caused to the
library or its components, or for any damage caused to your site.

German: Wenn Sie neigen Sie die Bibliothek, Spectra Logic ist nicht verantwortlich
für Schäden, die auf die Bibliothek oder seiner Bestandteile oder für irgendwelche
Schäden, die auf Ihre site.

A 2-post rack will not support the weight of the library

A 2-post-Rack wird nicht das Gewicht der Bibliothek

.

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Warnings and Cautions

Caution

Caution

Caution

Caution

Caution

Caution

Caution

Caution

Caution

The library must be installed in a standard 19-inch rack. The rack must be located
on a level, hard-surfaced floor such as cement or tile. Do not place the rack on a
carpeted floor or anywhere else that poses risk for static discharge that could
damage your library and its drives.

If the library is loaded with media packs (RXT media packs or media in TeraPacks),
Spectra recommends that the library not be moved. If you must move the library,
contact SpectraGuard Technical Support for recommendations before proceeding.

Use only the media approved by Spectra Logic for use in the drives installed in your
library. Improper media will result in damage to the drives, library, and media.

The library and components should be kept in their shipping boxes while moving
them to the installation location. If space for moving the boxes is not available,
contact Spectra Logic Professional Services for guidance.

Be cautious when moving the library and component shipping boxes. Use a pallet
jack to move the boxes on a level surface. Use a stair crawler or other special
equipment that can handle the weight of the boxes to traverse stairways.

The rack must be located on a level, hard-surfaced floor such as cement or tile. Do
not place the rack on a carpeted floor or anywhere else that poses risk for static
discharge that could damage your library and its drives.

If the library is loaded with media packs (RXT media packs or media in TeraPacks),
Spectra recommends that the library not be moved. If you must move the library,
contact SpectraGuard Technical Support for recommendations before proceeding.

Refer to the table in
maximum number of drives that can be installed when operating the library at
100–130 VAC.

The library rack should always be installed on a hard flooring, such as tile. It should
never be installed on carpeted flooring.

When the library is moved from a cold environment to a warm environment, it
should not be used for at least 24 hours. This adjustment period prevents
condensation damage.

Input Power Requirements

on page 38 to determine the

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Contacting Spectra Logic

Contacting Spectra Logic

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Contents

About This Guide 9

Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Conventions Used in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 1 – Library Overview 13

Library Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chassis Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 2 – Site Requirements 21

Physical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Chapter 3 – Installation Preparation 27

Safety and Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Installation Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Library Hardware Configuration Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Chapter 4 – Library Specifications 37

Size and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Shock and Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Data Storage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Chapter 5 – Checklists 47

Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

System Configuration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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This guide describes site preparation for the installation of the Spectra®
T200, T380, and T680 libraries (the library). It includes precautions for
safety and handling, as well as facility requirements for the library’s
environment, cabling, and placement. This guide also provides the library
specifications and a checklist that you can use to help ensure that your site
is prepared before your library arrives.

Most of the figures in this document show the Spectra T380 library. The
relative locations of the components and the procedures are the same for
the other libraries unless otherwise indicated.The differences are indicated
by library type; for example:

 Spectra T200 or T380—items indicated with this text refer to either of

these libraries.

 Spectra T680—items indicated with this text refer to only this library.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

About This Guide

This guide is intended for data center personnel who are responsible for
ensuring that the data center is properly prepared for the installation of the
library. The information in this guide assumes a familiarity with SCSI and
Fibre Channel communication protocols as well as with network
connectivity protocols such as Fibre Channel, Ethernet, and iSCSI. It also
assumes a knowledge of technical tasks such as configuring operating
systems and installing drivers.

RELATED PUBLICATIONS

For additional information about the library and drives, refer to the
following publications.

T200, T380, and T680 Libraries

This guide and the following documents related to the T200, T380, and
T680 libraries are available as PDF files on the Spectra Logic web site at

www.spectralogic.com/documents.

 The Spectra T200, T380, and T680 User Guide describes how to configure,

use, maintain, and troubleshoot the Spectra T200, T380, and T680
libraries. It also provides specifications for the library.

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Drives

 The Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Release Notes provide the most up-to-

date information about the library, drives, and media.

 The BlueScale Encryption User Guide provides detailed information

about using BlueScale Encryption Professional Edition. It also provides
useful information about encryption best practices.

 The Spectra T200 & T380 Assisted Self-Maintenance Guide provides

detailed information about replacing Customer Replaceable Units
(CRUs) for the library if ASM is included in your level of service
contract.

 The Spectra T-Series Library Developer Guide provides detailed

information about the SCSI and Fibre Channel commands used in the
library.

Ultrium Tape Drives

To locate documentation for LTO Ultrium tape drives, check the IBM web
site at www.storage.ibm.com/tape/lto/oem/index.html.

SDLT Tape Drives

To locate documentation for SDLT tape drives, check the Quantum web
site at www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/Index.aspx.

SAIT Tape Drives

To locate documentation for AIT tape drives, check the Sony web site at

http://sony.storagesupport.com/node/26?product=3&name=S­AIT&tab2=drivers.

RXT Drives

The following documents related to the RXT drives are available as PDF
files on the Spectra Logic web site at www.spectralogic.com/documents.

 The Spectra RXT150 User Guide provides information about operating

the RXT-150 drive.

 The Spectra RXT150 Release Notes provides the most up-to date

information about the RXT150, including information about the latest
firmware releases.

 The Spectra RXT Troubleshooting Guide provides troubleshooting

information for RXT drives.

 The Spectra RXT SCSI Differences Guide outlines differences between

RXT SCSI commands and LTO-2 (Ultrium-TD2) commands.

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CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE

Important

Caution

Warning

This manual uses the following conventions to highlight important
information:

Note: Read notes for additional information or suggestions about the

current topic.

Read text marked by the “Important” icon for information that will help you
complete a procedure or avoid extra steps.

Read text marked by the “Caution” icon for information you must know to avoid
damaging the library, the tape drives, or losing data.

Read text marked by the “Warning” icon for information you must know to avoid
personal injury.

German: Lesen Sie markierten Text durch die “Warnung”-Symbol für die
Informationen, die Sie kennen müssen, um Personenschäden zu vermeiden.

About This Guide

When describing interactions with the BlueScale® user interface, an
arrow (>) indicates a series of menu selections. For example:

Select Configuration > Network.

means

Select Configuration, then select Network.

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About This Guide

Notes

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Chapter 1

Library Overview

The Spectra® T200, T380, and T680 libraries are highly scalable, modular
libraries that provide unattended data storage, archiving, backup, and
retrieval for environments ranging from mid-sized PC workgroups to
multi-server networks. The unique TransScale™ modular design makes it
possible to increase capacity or number of drives in the library to meet the
storage and performance needs as they evolve within an organization.

This chapter provides an overview of the library features and components.
With the exception of the maximum number of drives, the total storage
capacity, and the number of Quad Interface Controllers (QIPs) or bus
expansion modules that each supports, the T200, T380, and T680 libraries
are functionally and operationally identical. The differences between the
libraries are noted where appropriate.

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LIBRARY FEATURES

The Spectra T200, T380, and T680 libraries all use the same components
and BlueScale® user interface.

Note: Most of the figures in this guide show the Spectra T380 library.

The libraries include the following features:
 Advanced BlueScale Environment. The BlueScale Environment

provides control over every aspect of the library’s operation.
 User Interface. The library user interface lets you set configuration

options, view library and drive information and metrics, manage
cartridges, and monitor library operations. You can access the user
interface using the library’s front panel touch screen, a direct
connection to the library controller module (LCM), or through a
standard web browser connected to the remote library controller
(RLC).

The relative locations of the components are the same for the
T200, T380, and T680 libraries.

 User Security. Library users are configured for the library in one of

three groups, each representing a level of privileges.

 BlueScale Media Lifecycle Management. BlueScale Media

Lifecycle Management (MLM) helps you manage your tape media
by giving you tools to proactively detect potential media errors well
before they happen. When used in combination with Spectra Logic
Certified Media, MLM lets you manage, track, and report all facets
of tape usage from creation to retirement — all consolidated within
the same application you use to manage your library.

 BlueScale EnergyAudit™ Reports. BlueScale EnergyAudit lets you

display and record actual power consumption, giving you greater
control of your data center and budget.

 BlueScale Hardware Health Monitoring. BlueScale Hardware

Health Monitoring (HHM) tracks maintenance thresholds for key
library components and notifies you when maintenance tasks are
required to keep your library in optimum operating condition.
These automated notices can be sent to SpectraGuard Technical
Support so you can work with them to proactively schedule
maintenance service at a convenient time.

 Auto-Save Configuration File. Auto-Save Configuration

automatically generates an auto-save file containing a backup of the
library configuration and MLM database and stores it on the LCM
compact flash once a week and whenever a partition is created or
modified. If desired, the library can automatically email the auto­save file each time it is created. This external copy of the auto-save
file ensures that you can recover your MLM database and library
configuration in the event of a disaster.

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Library Features

 BlueScale Encryption and Key Managment. BlueScale Encryption

and Key Management is tightly integrated into the BlueScale
environment. Encryption can be performed either through an
encryption-enabled Fibre Channel QIP, if installed, or through
encryption-capable LTO-4 drives using LTO-4 media. Encryption
key management is provided through the library’s BlueScale user
interface.

 Automatic Drive Cleaning. Automatic Drive Cleaning lets you

configure a dedicated partition to be used for cleaning cartridges.
The cleaning partition can be shared by multiple data partitions and
is used by the library to automatically clean drives whenever
necessary.

 Shared Library Services (SLS) Virtualization. Shared Library

Services (SLS) Virtualization uses partitioning to logically divide the
library into multiple virtual libraries. With SLS, one library can
support multiple media types and provide dedicated library
services to multiple user groups.

 BlueScale Vision™ camera. The web-based BlueScale Vision

camera lets you visually monitor the interior of the library. The
BlueScale Vision camera is an option you can purchase when you
order your library.

Using BlueScale Vision, you can observe import / export operations,
tape mounts, cartridge moves, and robotic operations in real time
from local or remote locations using the web-based BlueScale Vision
software. The ability to view the inside of the library without
removing panels or opening doors provides an additional level of
performance and health monitoring for your library.

 Drives. The libraries accommodate high-performance, high-capacity

LTO, SDLT, and SAIT tape drives, as well as RAID eXchangeable
TeraPack (RXT™) drives. Drives are installed in modular drive bay
assemblies, each containing up to four drives. Drives are hot-swappable
to provide uninterrupted operation.

 TeraPack Media Storage. All media is stored in TeraPack media storage

chambers. The maximum media storage capacity of the library depends
on the number and type of tape drives installed. TeraPack magazines,
individual cartridges, and the RXT media packs can all be labeled with
unique bar codes for easy identification.

 Bar Code Reader. A bar code reader mounted on the library’s

transporter reads the bar code labels on TeraPack magazines,
cartridges, and RXT media packs. The bar code label information is
used by the library to maintain an inventory of the media currently
stored inside the library.

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 TeraPack Access Port (TAP). The TAP is the entry/exit port for the

library. The TAP accommodates one TeraPack magazine containing one
or more cartridges or one RXT media pack. The T200 and T380 each
have a single TAP; the T680 has two TAPs, located one above the other.

 Quad Interface Processors (QIPs). Optional intelligent controllers

called QIPs connect the library’s transporter and drives to a Fibre
Channel or Gigabit Ethernet (iSCSI) network environment. Each QIP
serves as a bridge that has additional features and intelligence built into
it. With QIP architecture, no external bridges are needed to handle data
stream translation, nor are any other specialized devices required to
provide support for other protocols. QIPs are hot-swappable to provide
uninterrupted operation.

 Bus Expansion Modules. Bus expansion modules connect the library’s

direct-attach SCSI drives to a SCSI bus. The bus expansion module
makes it possible to daisy-chain up to four drives on a single SCSI bus.
One of the drives provides the control path for motion commands from
the host to the library’s transporter.

CHASSIS LAYOUT

The following sections provide an overview of the library components.
Depending on the options you ordered, some of the components described
may not be included in your library. For descriptions of the library
components and media, read “Library Overview” in the Spectra T200,
T380, and T680 User Guide.

Note: The library will be installed by a certified Spectra Logic field

representative. The information in the following sections is
provided for your reference only. This document is not an
installation guide.

The T680 library is pre-installed in an enclosed rack that
includes lockable front and back doors. The T200 and
T380 must be installed in a rack before use. For clarity, the
illustrations in this chapter and through this guide show
the library without the rack.

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Front Panel Components

Access panels

Handles

LCD touch screen

Power button

TeraPack Access

Fans and air filter

(behind cover panel)

Front panel

Stylus

Port (TAP)

Figure 1 shows the library front and side panel components.

Chassis Layout

Figure 1 Library front and side panel components (T380 shown).

Note: Most service procedures for the interior components require

access to the right-hand side of the library.
 If the rack used for the T200 or T380 library does not provide

side access, the library must be removed from its rack in
order to remove the access panels.

 The side panels on the T680 rack can be removed to expose

the access panels.

 Alternatively, service can be performed by removing the

library’s front panel and all the media packs stored in the
front chambers.

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Media chambers

Transporter with
bar code reader

DBA cover

Media

Fan assembly

(also behind fan

assembly)

chambers

Camera lens

Ethernet cable

LED (one on each
side of camera)

Interior Components

Figure 2 shows the interior components of the library.

Figure 2 Library interior components (T380 shown).

The optional BlueScale Vision camera is installed at the top of the library.

Figure 3 The BlueScale Vision camera and LEDs

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Rear Panel Components

Main AC power cord
connector and switch

QIP or bus

Drive Bay Assembly

Empty controller bay

Power supply

Library Control
Module (LCM)

Flex bays (for DBAs

(DBA)

expansion module

Tool storage

Chambers (3)

modules

(cover removed)

or chambers)

Empty drive bay

(behind cover)

(cover removed)

Drive

Figure 4 shows the rear panel components of the library.

Chassis Layout

Figure 4

Rear panel components (T380 2N redundant power supply option shown).

Note: During normal operation, the following additional components

are present on the rear panel:
 A DBA cover is installed over the drives (see

Figure 2 on page 18).

 Doors on the T680 rack enclose the back of the library.
 Cord locks are installed to prevent the AC power cords from

being disconnected (see Figure 5 on page 23).

 A permanent grounding wire is connected to the chassis (see

Figure 5 on page 23).

 Any bays that do not contain components have covers

installed to maintain proper air circulation through the
library.

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The following sections describe the site requirements for the library. Make

Warning

sure that the location where the library will be used meets these
requirements before the field engineer arrives to install the library.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The following physical requirements apply to the location where the
library will be operated. Meeting these requirements is necessary for
successfully operating the library, as well as for ensuring adequate
clearances for accessing the library components. Do not remove any of the

libraries from their racks unless required for performing service.

Chapter 2

Site Requirements

Flooring

Spectra T200 and T380 The library MUST be installed in a rack.

The T200/T380 library must be installed in a standard 19-inch (48 cm) rack to
prevent tipping. The rack must be located on a level, hard-surfaced floor such as
cement or tile.

German: Die T200/T380 Library muss installiert sein, in einem Standard-Rack
48 cm Ablagerung zu verhindern. Das Rack muss sich auf eine ebene, harte
Oberfläche Stock wie Zement oder Fliese.

Spectra T680 The T680 ships from the factory in its own rack.

When fully loaded with media, power supply modules, QIPs, and the
maximum number of tape drives, the installed:

 T200 can weigh as much as 428 pounds (194 kg) (This weight does not

include the weight of the rack mounting hardware.)

 T380 can weigh as much as 627 pounds (284 kg) (This weight does not

include the weight of the rack mounting hardware.)

 T680 can weigh as much as 1211 pounds (549 kg) (This weight includes

the rack.)

See Chapter 4– Library Specifications for detailed information about the
library weight and dimensions.

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Warning

Spectra T200 and T380 The library must be installed in a standard 19-inch,
4-post rack to ensure stability. The rack must be located on a level, hard­surfaced floor such as cement or tile. Do not place the rack on a carpeted
floor or anywhere else that poses risk for static discharge that could
damage your library or its drives.

Spectra T680 The library is installed in a rack from the factory. The rack
must be located on a level, hard-surfaced floor such as cement or tile. Do
not place the rack on a carpeted floor or anywhere else that poses risk for
static discharge that could damage your library or its drives.

Power Requirements

The library comes with dual AC power inputs. The standard configuration
uses only one of these inputs. The 2N power supply redundancy option,
which must be purchased separately, uses both inputs. Each AC input
should be connected to a separate circuit, which allows for failover in the
event of a power failure in one of the circuits. The failover feature requires
the 2N power redundancy option.

The building branch circuit feeding the library requires a circuit breaker
rated at 15 Amps. See Power Specifications on page 38 for detailed
requirements.

Note: Adequate electrical cabling must be completed before the arrival

Chassis Grounding

To ensure proper grounding of the library chassis, one of the following
conditions must be met:

 Cord locks must be installed on the AC power cords at the library. The

supply end of each AC power cord and the AC power source outlets
must have locking connectors.

– or –

 If your site does not have locking connectors on the AC power source

outlets, you must attach a permanent grounding wire connected to
earth ground to one of the AC switch plates on the back of the library.

Risk of electrical shock. To prevent the possibility of electrical shock, install cord
locks on the AC power cords and a permanent grounding wire between the chassis
and earth ground.

German: Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages. Um zu verhindern, dass die
Möglichkeit eines elektrischen Schlages, der Installation von Kabel-Sperren auf
den AC Netzkabel und eine ständige Erdung Draht zwischen den Chassis und
Masse.

of the field engineer on site for the library installation.

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Physical Requirements

Ground wire
connection

Cord lock
assembly

Cord lock
assembly

Figure 5 shows the location of the cord locks and grounding wire when

properly installed on the library.

Figure 5 Installation of the AC cord locks and the grounding wire.

Network Cabling

Cable Routing

Proper network cabling must be completed and tested before installation
begins. Follow these cable routing guidelines.

Spectra T200 and T380

 cables can be routed to and from the top and/or bottom of the library

without removing the rear panel.

 the rear panel can be removed for routing cables directly into rear panel

components.

Spectra T680

 access the back of the library and open the rack door

Spectra T200, T380, and T680

 cable routing can be customized on a per-site basis.
Contact Spectra Logic Professional Services for more information (see

Contacting Spectra Logic on page 6).

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Cable Connections

In addition to connections to the network where the library will be used,
Spectra Logic recommends providing the following network connectivity
for the library:

Direct Internet
Connection

E-mail Access to an email gateway is required to use the library’s

Library access—Library access to the internet and an SMTP email gateway
requires a 10BaseT/100BaseT copper Ethernet cable connected to the
Library Control Module (LCM). During standard system configuration,
the library’s connection is set up with the library’s IP address, subnet,
proxy server, and other IP configuration settings.

BlueScale Vision camera access—The camera is accessed via a separate
Ethernet cable. In order to comply with EMC requirements, use of a
shielded Ethernet cable is required for access to the camera.

A direct internet connection is recommended so that you
can use the library’s firmware upload features.

automated monitoring and technical support features.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The site where the library is operated must meet the environmental
requirements described in Environmental Specifications on page 42 to
ensure successful operation of the library.

Air Flow

Air Quality

Air flow through the library is from front to back. Make sure that cold and
hot (airflow in and airflow out) aisle hardware is positioned appropriately
for the library installation location.

The library contains an air filter that keeps the inside of the library free
from particulates that might contaminate its components. Regular
inspection and replacement of the air filter is necessary to keep the library
functioning at optimal levels.

Spectra Logic recommends that the filter be inspected at least once every
three months and replaced as frequently as necessary. Spare filters are
available from Spectra Logic (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 6).

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Fire Protection

It is presumed that your data center is outfitted with fire suppression
equipment. Spectra Logic recommends that the library be installed close to
fire suppression equipment.

ACCESSIBILITY

Spectra Logic recommends a working area of at least 36 inches (91 cm) of
space at the front and back of the library.

Accessibility

Spectra T200 and T380

approximately 18 inches (45 cm) wide by 9 feet 9 inches (298 cm) deep (see

Figure 6

an additional 36 inches (91 cm) of access clearance on the right side of the
library is recommended. Allowing 36 inches (91 centimeters) of work space
on

). Because the library is most easily serviceable from the right side,

both

the right and left sides of the library provides the best service access.

This presents a total space requirement of

Figure 6 A top view of recommended service access
dimensions for the library.

An additional clearance of least 70 inches (178 cm) in front of the library is
required when installing or removing the library from the rack.

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T680 library in rack

48 inches

24 inches

(61 cm)

24 inches

(61 cm)

24 inches (61 cm)
of clearance is
required for both
the front and back
access doors.

(122 cm)

Overall rack dimensions

Width = 24 inches
Depth = 48 inches
Height = 80.5 inches

Spectra T680 This represents a total space requirement of approximately
24 inches (61 cm) x 96inches (244 cm) x 80.5 inches (204,5 cm) of clearance.

Figure 7 A top view of service access dimensions for the T680 library.

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Chapter 3

Installation Preparation

Before the library arrives, make proper arrangements to ensure the safe
handling and movement of the library and components from the delivery
site (for example, a shipping dock or receiving area) to the location where
the library will be installed.

In preparation for your installation, locate the accessory box included with
the library. This box contains product keys and additional information that
you should read before the library is installed. Make sure that you do not
lose any of the product keys.

The following sections outline the requirements for storing and moving the
library and its components. These requirements are intended to protect the
library and its components from damage while they await installation.
Make sure that you review these requirements carefully. As you evaluate
and prepare your site, you can check off these items on the Site Preparation
checklist on page 47.

SAFETY AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

The library will be installed for you by a certified Spectra Logic field
engineer. Do not attempt to install the library yourself.

This section describes the safety and handling precautions you should take
when receiving the library, storing it prior to installation, and moving it to
the location where it will be installed.

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Receiving the Library

The library is shipped in multiple boxes: one for the library chassis and
others for the library components such as drives, controllers (QIPs),
TeraPack containers, and media. The boxes are shipped on pallets.

Before the library arrives, make sure that your storage area can
accommodate the pallet and boxes used to ship the library and its
components. The following table provides the approximate dimensions
and weights of the pallet and boxes.

Parameter Specification

Library Box  Height

 T200 and T380
 T680

65 in. (165 cm)
93 in. (236 cm)

 Width

 T200 and T380
 T680

48 in. (122 cm)
29 in. (74 cm)

 Depth

 T200 and T380
 T680

Weight  Library (base chassis)

 T200
 T380
 T680

c

d

Components Box

 Box and pallet

 T200 and T380
 T680

f

The weight of the components box depends on how many TeraPack cases,

e

b

46 in. (117 cm)
57 in. (145 cm)

230 lb. (104 kg)
305 lb. (138 kg)
765 lb. (347 kg)

Approx. 165lb. (75kg)
Approx. 875 lb. (397 kg)

power supplies, controllers, and media you ordered with the library.

a

a. Specifications are subject to change at any time without notice.
b. The base chassis does not contain drives, media, QIPs, or power supply modules.
c. Accessory box contains the rackmounting kit, the protective back cover, a tool kit, and product documentation.
d. Includes the weight of the accessory box (approximately 50 lb. (23 kg).
e. Includes the weight of the accessory box (approximately 10 lb. (4.5 kg).
f. The size and weight depend on the number and type of components in the box. To calculate the approximate weight of all the

components, add 15 lbs (7 kg) for each drive, 5 lb. (1.8 kg) for each TeraPack magazine full of media, 6 lb. (2.7 kg) for each RXT media
pack, 5 lbs. (1.8 kg) for each QIP, and 4 lbs. (1.5 kg) for each power supply.

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Moving the Library

Caution

Caution

Warning

Warning

Before the library is moved to its installation location, be sure that there is
enough space at that location to remove the library from its packaging and
unpack the boxes containing the additional components. Allow these
distances on each side and the top of the library crates to maneuver while
unpacking the library:

 Spectra T200 or T380—Allow 4 feet (1.2 meters) on each side and the

top of the boxes

 Spectra T680—Allow 10 to 15 feet (3 meters to 5.6 meters) on the ramp

side of the pallet to unload the library, and 4 feet (1.2 meters) on each
side and the top to remove the packaging.

The following requirements are necessary to protect the library and
component boxes when moving them from storage to their operating
location.

The library and components should be kept in their shipping boxes while moving
them to the installation location. If space for moving the boxes is not available,
contact Spectra Logic Professional Services for guidance.

Safety and Handling Precautions

Be cautious when moving the library and component shipping boxes. Use a pallet
jack to move the boxes on a level surface. Use a stair crawler or other special
equipment that can handle the weight of the boxes to traverse stairways.

The T200 library weighs approximately 230 lb. (104 kg), the T380 library weighs
approximately 305 lb. (138 kg), and the T680 weighs approximately 765 lb. (347
kg) without controllers, drives, and media installed. Use extreme caution when
moving it.

German: Die Library T200 wiegt ca. 104 kg, die Library T380 wiegt ca. 138 kg, und
die Library T680 wiegt ca. 347 kg ohne Controller, Laufwerke und Medien installiert
werden. Verwenden Sie extreme Vorsicht walten lassen, wenn sie abwandern.

The T200/T380 library is very heavy. Always use four people, two on each side,
when lifting or moving the library.

German: Die T200/T380 Library ist sehr schwer. Benutzen Sie immer vier
Personen, zwei auf jeder Seite, beim Heben oder Fortbewegen der Library.

Moving Equipment

A pallet jack is recommended when moving the library and components
on a level surface. A stair crawler or other special equipment is
recommended for traversing stairways. Such equipment must be able to
transport at least 1000 lbs. (454 kg).

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Warning

Clearance

Before moving the library and components to where they will be installed,
make sure that you have access to necessary doorways, stairways,
hallways, and elevators, as well as adequate clearance to move through
them.

 Doorways (including thresholds) must be wider than 48 inches

(122 cm) and taller than:

 T200/T380—90 inches (229 kg)
 T680—93 inches (236 cm)

 Stairwells must be wider than 48 inches (122 cm) and taller than:

 T200/T380—90 inches (229 kg)
 T680—93 inches (236 cm)

 Stairway and hallway corners should be wider than 67 inches (170 cm).
 Elevators and elevator doors should be wider than 48 inches (122 cm)

and taller than:

 T200/T380—90 inches (229 kg)
 T680—93 inches (236 cm

 Elevators should be able to transport at least:

 T200/T380—500 pounds (227 kg)
 T680—1000 pounds (454 kg)

Note: It may be necessary to remove the top cover of the T680 to

ensure that it fits through a standard 80-inch door.

Tilting

Avoid tilting the library as it is moved to prevent internal components
moving out of their normal positions.

If you tilt the library, Spectra Logic is not responsible for any damage caused to the
library or its components, or for any damage caused to your site.

German: Wenn Sie neigen Sie die Bibliothek, Spectra Logic ist nicht verantwortlich
für Schäden, die auf die Bibliothek oder seiner Bestandteile oder für irgendwelche
Schäden, die auf Ihre site.

INSTALLATION PREPARATION

Your Spectra library will be installed for you by a certified Spectra Logic
field representative. Do not attempt to install the library yourself.

Review the requirements in Chapter 2– Site Requirements, as well as the
following sections to ensure that the site where the library will be installed
meets the necessary requirements before the Spectra Logic field engineer
arrives.

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Rack Installation

Important

Warning

Warning

Do not remove any of the libraries from their racks.

Spectra T200 or T380

The library MUST be installed in a rack. This section describes the rack­mounting requirements for these two libraries.

Library Height Rack Space

T200 35 inches (89 cm) 20U
T380 49 inches (125 cm) 28U

The T200/T380 library must be installed in a standard 19-inch (48 cm) rack to
prevent tipping. The rack must be located on a level, hard-surfaced floor such as
cement or tile.

German: Die T200/T380 Library muss installiert sein, in einem Standard-Rack
48 cm Ablagerung zu verhindern. Das Rack muss sich auf eine ebene, harte
Oberfläche Stock wie Zement oder Fliese.

Installation Preparation

The rails provided with the library are designed for a standard 4-post 19-inch
(48 cm) rack.

German: Die Schienen, die mit der Bibliothek sind für ein Standard-4-post-19-Zoll
(48 cm) Rack.

A 2-post rack will not support the weight of the library

A 2-post-Rack wird nicht das Gewicht der Bibliothek

.

.

Both libraries are designed to fit in a standard 19-inch, 4-post rack but may
be too deep for some enclosed racks. An additional 3 inches of depth at the
back of the rack may be required to allow for cable clearance. See

Accessibility on page 25 and page 26 for the library dimensions and the

minimum recommended clearances around the library.
Check your rack’s specifications to make sure it will accommodate the

weight and depth of the library. Using a 4-post rack that is at least 43 inches
(110 cm) deep is recommended. A rack that allows access to the library’s
side panels simplifies maintenance and service procedures. For stability,
Spectra Logic recommends mounting the library at the bottom of the rack.

Note: An enclosed 19-inch, four-post rack is available for purchase

from Spectra Logic at www.spectralogic.com/shop. The rack has
two doors and removable side panels to provide access to the
sides of the library.

Make sure that the rack is assembled and placed near the AC power outlets
and network connections.

Spectra T680

The T680 ships from the factory in its own rack. Allow an additional 24
inches (61 cm) of clearance at both the front and back of the rack to open
the rack doors.

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Warning

Warning

Placement with Existing Equipment

It may be necessary to install the library next to previously installed
equipment in your data center. Servicing the library's interior components
is most easily accomplished from the right side (when viewed from the
front). For this reason, Spectra Logic recommends placing the library so
that its right side is accessible. See Accessibility on page 25 and page 26 for
the minimum recommended clearances around the library.

Special servicing arrangements can be made to suit your equipment
configuration. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the
placement of your library in your data center, contact Spectra Logic
Professional Services. See Contacting Spectra Logic on page 6.

Installed Library Weight

The following table shows the maximum weight of the installed library
when fully loaded with media, power supply modules, QIPs, and the
maximum number of tape drives.

Library Weight

T200 428 pounds (194 kg)

T380 627 pounds (284 kg)

T680 1211 pounds (549 kg)

This weight does not include the weight of the rack mounting hardware.
The actual weight varies, depending on the number of drives, QIPs, power
supplies, and TeraPack containers, as well as media, installed in the library.

After the installation is complete, Spectra Logic recommends that you do
not move the library. If you must move the library, contact Spectra Guard
Technical Support for recommendations.

Spectra T200 or T380—

The T200/T380 library must be installed in a standard 19-inch (48 cm) rack to
prevent tipping. The rack must be located on a level, hard-surfaced floor such as
cement or tile.

German: Die T200/T380 Library muss installiert sein, in einem Standard-Rack
48 cm Ablagerung zu verhindern. Das Rack muss sich auf eine ebene, harte
Oberfläche Stock wie Zement oder Fliese.

The T200/T380 library is very heavy. Always use four people, two on each side,
when lifting or moving the library.

German: Die T200/T380 Library ist sehr schwer. Benutzen Sie immer vier
Personen, zwei auf jeder Seite, beim Heben oder Fortbewegen der Library.

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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

Important

Caution

Before the field engineer arrives to install your library, read the Spectra
T200, T380, and T680 User Guide—available at www.spectralogic.com/

documents—to familiarize yourself with the library’s features and

operation. During installation, the procedures described in the following
sections are used to set up and configure your library.

Note: The library will be installed by a certified Spectra Logic field

representative.

During installation, the engineer performs the procedures described in the
following sections.

The information in this section is for reference only. This information provides a
high-level summary of the installation steps and is not intended for use as an
installation guide.

Unpack and Set Up

Installation Overview

Refer to the Spectra T200, T380, and T680 User Guide at

www.spectralogic.com/documents for additional information.

1. Unpack all components and verify that there was no shipping damage.

2. Install the library in a standard 19-inch rack at the requested location,

ensuring that it is located near an easily accessible AC power outlet and
away from potential sources of static discharge (for example, carpeted
flooring).

3. The library is installed at the bottom of the rack for stability.

The rack must be located on a level, hard-surfaced floor such as cement or tile. Do
not place the rack on a carpeted floor or anywhere else that poses risk for static
discharge that could damage your library and its drives.

If the library is loaded with media packs (RXT media packs or media in TeraPacks),
Spectra recommends that the library not be moved. If you must move the library,
contact SpectraGuard Technical Support for recommendations before proceeding.

4. Install the QIPs, drives, and power supply modules that were ordered
with the library.

5. Install cord locks and attach the power cords and a permanent
grounding wire to the library. Power on the library.

The library comes with dual AC power inputs. If the library uses 2N
redundant power supply modules, each of these inputs is connected to
a separate circuit, which allows for failover in the event of a power
failure in one of the circuits. Refer to the user guide for the location of
the cable connectors, installation instructions for the cord locks and
grounding wire, and for power-on instructions.

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6. Install the license keys for all of the options you purchased, including
capacity.

If you purchase additional options, refer to the user guide to learn how
to enter license keys and enable the options for use.

7. Update the library and drive firmware to the most current versions, if
necessary.

If you need to update the library or drive firmware after your library is
installed, refer to the user guide for instructions.

8. Use the library diagnostics to test the operation of the transporter.

Configure and Test

Refer to the Spectra T200, T380, and T680 User Guide for this information.

1. Configure user profiles (user name, password, and user group), the
library IP address, email notification profiles, and AutoSupport.

Read the chapter titled “Configuring the Library” if you need to update
or change any of these settings.

2. Configure one or more library partitions to meet your requirements.
The library must have a minimum of one partition configured.

Read the chapter titled “Using Partitions” if you want to add new
partitions or modify existing partitions.

3. Import all prepared TeraPack magazines and RXT media packs, if used.
Read the chapter titled “Operating the Library” for detailed

information about importing and exporting all types of media.

4. Connect the library to the hosts in your operating environment. If using
partitions, ensure that the transporter and appropriate drives are
accessible to each host.

Read the chapter titled “Using Partitions” for information about setting
visibility.

5. Use the library diagnostics to move media to and from all locations in
the library, including the drives.

Read the chapter titled “Importing, Exporting, and Moving Media” for
information about handling media in the library.

6. Use backup software or other application software to perform a read/
write test to each drive.

Refer to your software documentation for information about reading
and writing data.

7. Verify that the Remote Library Controller (RLC) can access the library
user interface through a standard web browser.

Read the chapter titled “Operating the Library” for information about
accessing the library from a remote location.

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Library Hardware Configuration Changes

LIBRARY HARDWARE CONFIGURATION CHANGES

The library hardware is configured to ensure proper thermal control, air
flow, and dust filtering. After the library is installed, do not move the
library or change the drive configurations. Do not remove the protective
cover from the back of the library or any other library components (except
TeraPack magazines or RXT media packs).

In the event a change is required, make sure that you have instructions for
performing the procedure and either:

 You have been instructed to do so by SpectraGuard Technical Support.

– or –

 You have a support contract such as Assisted Self-Maintenance (ASM).
If you do not have a current support agreement and the relevant

documentation, contact SpectraGuard Technical Support (see Contacting

Spectra Logic on page 6) before making any changes to your library

hardware.

Note: The library’s power cord is considered part of the library and

cannot be used with any other equipment.

See “Adding Capacity to Your Library” in the Spectra T200, T380, and T680
User Guide for information about enabling additional capacity in your
library.

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This chapter provides the specifications for the library that you will need
when preparing for installation. See the Appendix titled “Specifications” in
the Spectra T200, T380, and T680 User Guide for additional specifications.
The user guide is available at www.spectralogic.com/documents.

Note: The specifications in this chapter are subject to change without

SIZE AND WEIGHT

The following table shows the size and weight specifications for the library.

Chapter 4

Library Specifications

notice.

Parameter Specification

T200 T380 T680

Height 35 in. (89 cm) 49 in. (125 cm) 80.5 in. (204,5 cm)

Width

 Chassis
 Front panel

Depth

(with drive cover)

Weight

(base chassis)

c

Drives

 LTO drive
 SAIT drive
 SDLT drive
 RXT drive

a. The T680 is shipped and installed in a rack; the sizes shown are for the library rack.
b. The base chassis contains no drives, media, QIPs or power supplies. To calculate the approximate weight of a loaded library, add the

weight for each drive installed, 5 lb. (1.8 kg) for each TeraPack magazine full of media, 6 lb. (2.7 kg) for each RXT media pack
installed, 5 lb. (1.8 kg) for each QIP installed, and 4 lb. (1.5 kg) for each power supply installed.

c. Weights are approximate.

b

17.5 in. (44.4 cm)

19.0 in. (48.3 cm)

41 in. (104 cm) 41 in. (104 cm) 48 in. (122 cm)

230 lb. (104 kg) 305 lb. (138 kg) 765 lb. (347 kg)

17.5 in. (44.4 cm)

19.0 in. (48.3 cm)

11 lb. (5 kg)
13 lb. (6 kg)
13 lb. (6 kg)

9 lb. (4 kg)

24 in. (61 cm)

a

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POWER SPECIFICATIONS

This section describes the power specifications for the library.

Input Power Requirements

The input power requirements for the library depend on the type and
number of drives installed in the library, as described in the following
table. Each branch circuit must be protected by a 15 amp circuit breaker.

Note: The T200 library supports a maximum of eight drives and both

the T380 library and the T680 library support a maximum of
twelve drives each.

Number and Type of Drives Electrical Rating Current Rating

(Maximum)

1 – 12 tape drives
(LTO, SDLT, SAIT)

1 – 8 RXT150 drives 100–130 VAC, 50/60 Hz

1 – 12 RXT150 drives

a. Each branch circuit must be protected by a 15 amp circuit breaker.
b. If the male connector does not have a twist lock. An additional grounding wire from the chassis to earth

ground is required.

c. Requires a 220–240 VAC AC power cord with a twist-lock male connector.

See Power Cord Specifications (below) for detailed information about power cord requirements.

d. When more than eight RXT drives are installed in the library, the library must be connected to a 200–

240 VAC power source.

d

100–130 VAC, 50/60 Hz
200–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

200–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

b
c

c

d

12 amps per cord
8 amps per cord

12 amps per cord

8 amps per cord

a

Note: When using an 2N redundant power configuration, connect each

AC power cord to a separate branch circuit protected by a circuit
breaker rated for 15 amps.

Power Cord Specifications

The power cords included with the library are considered part of the
library and cannot be used with any other equipment.

See Supply-end Connector Types on page 40 for the different types of
cords available from Spectra Logic.

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Power Specifications

Warning

Caution

North American 100–130 VAC Power Cord The power cables included with
the library are standard, three conductor, 14-gauge AC power cords safe
for 100-volt to 130-volt use in the United States and Canada. The male
connector does not have a twist lock. An additional grounding wire from
the chassis to earth ground is required.

Risk of electrical shock. To prevent the possibility of electrical shock, install cord
locks on the AC power cords and a permanent grounding wire between the chassis
and earth ground.

German: Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages. Um zu verhindern, dass die
Möglichkeit eines elektrischen Schlages, der Installation von Kabel-Sperren auf
den AC Netzkabel und eine ständige Erdung Draht zwischen den Chassis und
Masse.

Refer to the table in Input Power Requirements on page 38 to determine the
maximum number of drives that can be installed when operating the library at
100–130 VAC.

Note: To use the library outside of North America, the power cord

must meet the specifications for that country, as described in the
following sections. If the male connector does not have a twist
lock, an additional grounding wire from the chassis to earth
ground is required.

North American and Korean 200–240 VAC Power Cord The criteria for a
200-volt to 240-volt AC power cord in North America and Korea are as
follows. Power cord must:

 have a molded NEMA L6-20P male connector on one end
 have a molded IEC 60320-C19 female connector to plug into the library
 comply with local electrical code

Cordage must be SJT type, three-conductor, 16 AWG minimum.

International 200–240 VAC Power Cord The criteria for an international
200-volt to 240-volt AC power cord are as follows. Power cord must:

 have an attachment plug of the proper type, rating, and safety approval

for the intended country

 have a molded IEC 60320-C19 female connector on one end to plug into

the library

Cord must be a flexible, HAR (harmonized) type H05VV-F, three
conductor, cord with minimum conductor size of 0.03 square inches (1.0
square millimeter).

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Supply-end Connector Types The type of connector on the other end of the
cord depends on the country. The following table shows the Spectra Logic
part numbers for power cords with the connector types used in each
country on the supply-end.

Country of Use Part

Plug Style Appearance

Number

North America 8297 IEC-60320 C14

a

North America 8147

NEMA 5-15P

North America, Korea 5500 NEMA L6-20P

7029 NEMA L6-30P

a

United Kingdom 6805

BS 1363A

Japan 6807 NEMA L6-20P

Continental Europe 6808

a. For non-locking supply-end plugs, an additional grounding wire from the chassis to earth ground is

required.

a

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Power Specifications

Power Consumption and Cooling Requirements

The power and cooling requirements for the library depend on the number
and type of drives installed. The following table provides the nominal and
maximum power consumption specifications for the base library with no
QIPs or drives installed.

Parameter Specification

Power
Consumption

Heat Load Nominal: 427 BTU/hour

Nominal: 125 watts

Maximum: 175 watts

Maximum: 598 BTU/hour

The following table provides the power and cooling requirements for
typical configurations of the library.

Drive Type Mode Measurement Number of Drives Installed

4 8 12

LTO Drives
(QIP-attached Fibre
Channel LTO-4)

SDLT Drives Standby Mode

Standby Mode
(Minimum)

Read/Write/Seek
Mode (Maximum)

(Minimum)

Power Consumption (Watts) 240 305 370

Heat Dissipation (BTU/hour) 820 1042 1264

Power Consumption (Watts) 400 550 700

Heat Dissipation (BTU/hour) 1366 1878 2391

Power Consumption (Watts) 310 495 680

Heat Dissipation (BTU/hour) 1059 1690 2322

Read/Write/Seek
Mode (Maximum)

SAIT Drives Standby Mode

(Minimum)

Read/Write/Seek
Mode (Maximum)

RXT Drives
(RXT Gold media)

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Standby Mode
(Minimum)

Read/Write/Seek
Mode (Maximum)

Power Consumption (Watts) 490 805 1120

Heat Dissipation (BTU/hour) 1673 2749 3825

Power Consumption (Watts) 320 515 710

Heat Dissipation (BTU/hour) 1093 1759 2425

Power Consumption (Watts) 500 825 1150

Heat Dissipation (BTU/hour) 1708 2817 3927

Power Consumption (Watts) 410 695 980

Heat Dissipation (BTU/hour) 1400 2373 3347

Power Consumption (Watts) 510 845 1180

Heat Dissipation (BTU/hour) 1742 2886 4030

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Caution

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

This section describes environmental specifications for the library. The
library must be installed in a rack to ensure stability. Do not place the rack
on a carpeted floor or anywhere else that poses risk for static discharge that
could damage your library and its drives.

The library rack should always be installed on a hard flooring, such as tile. It should
never be installed on carpeted flooring.

The library is equipped with internal fans as well as temperature sensors
that operate the fans as much or as little as is necessary in your data center
environment. These features keep the library’s internal temperature within
specifications as long as the data center environment is within
specifications.

When the library is moved from a cold environment to a warm environment, it
should not be used for at least 24 hours. This adjustment period prevents
condensation damage.

The following tables list the general environmental specifications for the
library.

Operating Environmental Specification

Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing)

Humidity Gradient Less than 10% per hour

Temperature 50ºF to 90ºF (10ºC to 32ºC)

a

Maximum Temperature Change Rate

Maximum Wet Bulb Temperature 77ºF (25ºC)

Altitude Sea level to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters)

a. The temperature and humidity must be allowed to stabilize in the specified ambient environment for 24

hours.

Storinga and Shipping (Non-Operating) Environment Specification

Humidity 10% to 95% (non-condensing)

Temperature –40ºF to 149ºF (–4ºC to 65ºC)

Altitude Sea level to 40,000 feet (12,192 meters)

51.8º F (28.5º C) per hour

a. The library is in its original packaging. The packaging is designed to protect the library from

condensation caused by extreme temperature variations (15˚ C or more). When the library is moved from
a cold storage environment to a warm operating environment, it must be acclimated in its packaging for
at least 12 hours before opening to prevent serious condensation damage from occurring.

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SHOCK AND VIBRATION

The library will operate normally after experiencing shock loads as
specified in the following table. The operating shock levels indicate how
much shock the library can withstand while the enclosed drives are reading
and writing data. The non-operating and storage shock levels indicate how
much shock the library can withstand when it is not operating. After
experiencing this amount of shock, the library will operate normally.

Specification Operating Storing and Shipping

(Non-Operating) Environment

Shock and Vibration

Shock 2 g peak ½ sine wave for 10 msec

(3 axes, 2 shocks/axis, minimum)

Vibration
(Swept Sine)

Vibration
(Random)

5 Hz – 500 Hz – 5 Hz|
5 – 22 Hz 0.01-inch DA displacement

22 – 500 Hz 0.25G peak @ 1/2 octave
(minimum three axes)

0.5 Grms, 0-3000 Hz (single axis) 1 – 200Hz @ 1.156 Grms. Bottom face

INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

This section provides information about the interface options of the library,
the QIPs, and the tape drives.

For information about how LTO Ultrium tape drive’s support SCSI
communications, refer to the tape drive documentation, available from
IBM at www.storage.ibm.com/tape/lto/oem/index.html.

2 g pk ½ sine wave for 10 msec
(3 axes, 2 shocks/axis, minimum)

5 Hz – 500 Hz – 5 Hz
5 – 31 Hz, 0.02-inch DA displacement

31 – 500 Hz 1G pk @ 1/2 octave
(minimum three axes)

only for 60 minutes.

Host Interfaces

The library QIPs support either Fibre Channel (F-QIP) or Gigabit Ethernet
(E-QIP) host interfaces. Direct-attach tape drives support either an Ultra
320 LVD SCSI bus (through a bus expansion module) or a native Fibre
Channel interface.

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Network Interface Cables and Connectors

The following table lists cables used for connecting QIPs and direct-attach
tape drives to the host network.

Interface Type Cable requirements

Direct-attach tape
drives

Quad Interface
Processors (QIPS)

a. Spectra Logic recommends using quad-rate SFPs with all E-QIPs and F-QIPs.
b. If you have a 4 Gb F-QIP, you must use a 4Gb SFPs in the ports.
c. Copper RJ-45 SFPs are supported on the G3 E-QIP. Copper SFPs are designed for use with Gigabit Ethernet connections only and are

not for use with Fibre Channel connections.

Native SCSI
(bus expansion
module required)

Native Fibre
Channel

Fibre Channel
(F-QIP)

Gigabit Ethernet
(E-QIP)

SCSI bus
expansion
module

a

a c

Ultra-3 SCSI “LVD” Fast & Wide, 68-pin Micro D male
connectors

4 Gb, multi-mode, fixed optical LC connector

200MB/sec. multi-mode optical, LC connector

 2 Gb, dual port
 4 Gb, dual port

 SFP Copper RJ-45 socket, Gigabit Ethernet (1000BaseT),

1Gb, dual port

 200MB/sec. multi-mode optical, LC connector

 2 Gb, dual port
 4 Gb, dual port

Ultra-3 SCSI “LVD” Fast & Wide, 68-pin Micro D male
connectors

b

The minimum cable requirements when using the copper SFPs is CAT5e. CAT6 cable is highly recommended for distances greater
than 10 feet.

Fibre Channel Interface

The Fibre Channel interface in the F-QIPs and direct-attach tape drives
support the Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP).

F-QIPs The Fibre Channel QIP (F-QIP) provides a Fibre-Channel-to-SCSI
interface between the host and the library’s SCSI tape drives or RXT drives.
Each of the two Fibre Channel ports on an F-QIP provides access to all or
any of the four tape drives associated with the F-QIP.

Direct-Attach Fibre Channel Tape Drives Each direct-attach Fibre Channel
tape drive has a single optical fiber port. Robot control commands from the
host are routed to the transporter through LUN 1 for one of the tape drives
in the partition. The tape drive reports the transporter as “SPECTRA
PYTHON” on LUN 1. LUN 0 is the tape drive itself.

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Gigabit Ethernet (iSCSI) Interface

The interface in the Generation 3 Gigabit Ethernet QIP (G3 E-QIP) used to
connect the library to an Gigabit Ethernet network supports the TCP
Offload Engine (TOE) protocol.

The Gigabit Ethernet QIP (E-QIP) provides a GigE-to-SCSI interface
between the host and the library’s SCSI tape drives or RXT drives. Each of
the two GigE ports on an E-QIP provides access to all or any of the four
tape drives associated with the E-QIP.

SCSI Interface

Direct-attach SCSI tape drives require a bus expansion module to provide
SCSI bus connectivity. Robot control commands from the host are routed to
the transporter through LUN 1 for one of the tape drives in the partition.
The tape drive reports the transporter as “SPECTRA PYTHON” on LUN 1.
LUN 0 is the tape drive itself.

The four connectors on a bus expansion module provide SCSI bus
connections to the four SCSI tape drives associated with the module. Each
direct attach drive has a single SCSI connector. One wide Ultra320 SCSI
Active SCSI terminator is provided with each SCSI tape drive.

Interface Specifications

Ethernet Cable Requirements (for RLC)

Library access The Ethernet port on the LCM allows connection to a 10/

100Base T Ethernet network for accessing the library using a standard web
browser on a remote computer. A second Ethernet port provides a network
connection for accessing the BlueScale Vision camera.

The Ethernet port connector is a pin-through-hole RJ-45 shielded
connector. To connect to the Ethernet port, use the shielded Category 5
(10/100BaseT connection) data-grade cable or a similar Category 5 cable.

BlueScale Vision camera access In order to comply with EMC
requirements, use of a shielded Ethernet cable is required for access to the
camera. The camera is accessed via a separate Ethernet cable.

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UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) SUPPORT

The USB interface...

Supports  USB mass storage devices (for example, flash drives)

 FAT file formats (FAT, FAT12, FAT 16, and FAT 32)
 Long file names

Does not support  Keyboards

 Pointer devices (computer “mouse”)
 Cameras
 Multimedia devices

ATA STORAGE CAPACITY

D

The T200, T380, and T680 libraries provide flexible storage capacity that
expands from a minimum of one media pack up to the maximum storage
capacity of the library, as shown in the following table. The information in
the table assumes that only one type of drive and media is installed in the
library. When using mixed drives and media, the library’s capacity depends
on the number of drives and slots installed and the types of drives and
media used.

Media Type Maximum Slots

T200 T380 T680 T200 T380 T680

LTO-2 190 370 660 76 148 264

LTO-3 190 370 660 152 296 528

LTO-4 190 370 660 304 592 1056

SDLT-600 171 333 594 114 222 440

SAIT 190 370 660 190 370 660

Gold RXT Media
(1.2 TB/pack)

Silver RXT Media
(1.0 TB/pack)

a. Assumes one partition with a single chamber reserved for the entry/exit pool. A minimum of one chamber in each partition must be

reserved for the entry/exit pool. A chamber contains a TeraPack magazine with either nine or ten slots. The media in entry/exit

cannot be used for data storage until it is moved to the storage pool.
b. Assuming a 2:1 compression ratio. Actual compressed capacity is affected by the type of data being stored.
c. Each RXT media pack occupies one chamber.
d. Native, uncompressed capacity.

c

c

19 37 66 19 37

19 37 66 38 74

a

Capacity (TB)

b

d

d

66

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SITE PREPARATION

Use the following checklists as you prepare for the arrival and installation
of the Spectra TranScale Library.

Prepare for Library Delivery

Refer to Receiving the Library on page 28 for detailed information.

 The receiving/storage area can handle the size and weight of the

crated library chassis as well as the crate containing the library
components.

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Prepare to Move and Unpack the Library

Refer to Moving the Library on page 29 for detailed information.

 Doorways, stairwells, hallways, and elevators accommodate the size

of the crated library.

 Elevators can handle the weight of the crated library.
 Transportation equipment (forklift, pallet jack, and/or stair crawler)

is available.

 Transportation equipment can handle the weight of the crated

library.

 Space is available in the data center for size of crate and crate ramp,

as well as the crate of library components, with extra space for
maneuvering.

Prepare the Data Center

Refer to Site Requirements on page 21 for information related to the
following preparations.

 Electrical and peripheral equipment cabling is completed and

organized.

 Electrical circuits and outlets meet the library’s specifications.

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 Fire suppression equipment is in place.
 Flooring is a hard, level surface (for example, cement or tile, not

carpeting) and capable of supporting the weight of the library.

 Space is available for the library’s height, width, and depth.

 Space is available for the library’s TAP to open.
 Space is available for service access on the right side and rear of

the library.

 Mounting rack for the T200 or T380 is assembled and positioned

within easy reach of power and network connections.

 Temperature and humidity are within the library’s specifications.
 Vibration and shock will not exceed the library’s specifications.

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION CHECKLIST

If desired, use the following checklist to record the configuration settings
for your library for future reference.

Component Description Valu e

System Configuration Checklist

Library
Identifier

Network
Address

email
Notifications

The name used to identify the library,
regardless of library size or subsequent
expansion.

The network on which the library operates
uses either DHCP addressing or static IP
addressing to determine the IP address of
the library.

If the network uses static IP addressing,
record the library IP address, subnet mask,
and network gateway.

The library can be configured to
automatically send email messages to
notify specified users about specific library
conditions.

 Identify the users to receive messages.
 Specify the types of notifications that will

be sent.

 Specify the library name so that the

recipient of the message knows which
library originated the message.

 Specify the IP address of the SMTP

server used to send the email.

Name of the library:

__________________________________

Library IP address:

_______ . _______ . _______ . _______

Subnet mask:

_______ . _______ . _______ . _______

Network gateway:

_______ . _______ . _______ . _______

To: email addresses of the parties to
receive email notifications:

__________________________________

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Types: Types of notification(s) the
library should send automatically:

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IP Address: The SMTP server through
which library messages are to be sent.

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