Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T120 User Manual

Spectra T120 Library

User Guide

P.N. 90950000 Revision C

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Warnings and Cautions

Media

Caution: Use only the data cartridges approved for use in the particular

drives installed in your library. Improper data cartridges will
result in damage to the drives, library, and cartridges.

Vorsicht: Benutzen Sie nur die Datencartridges, die für die Verwendung

in den Laufwerken zugelassen sind, die in Ihrer Library
installiert sind. Nicht zugelassene Datencartridges können zur
Beschädigung der Laufwerke, der Library und der
Datencartridges führen.

Notices

AC Power

Warning: Risk of electrical shock. Use caution when working within the

Warnung: Es besteht das Risiko eines Stromschlags. Gehen Sie äußerst

Moving the Library

Warning: The library is very heavy; use at least three people to move it

library. Spectra Logic recommends turning off the power to the
library before working within the library.

vorsichtig vor, wenn Sie der Library bearbeiten. Spectra Logic
empfiehlt die Stromversorgung zu unterbrechen, bevor Sie der
Library bearbeiten.

and take care not to tip it.

Warnung: Die Library hat ein sehr hohes Gewicht. Bewegen Sie sie nur

mit Hilfe wenigstens drei Personen und vermeiden Sie, die
Library zu kippen.

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Contents

Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction 9

Chapter 2. Architecture and Configuration Overview 11

Architecture Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Interface Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Library Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Expansion and Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 3. Unpacking and Installation 17

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Noting the Components to be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Mounting the Library into the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Preparing the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Preparing the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Powering On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Interpreting the Library Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Chapter 4. Installing and Cabling Components 35

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Installing Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Chapter 5. Partitioning and Connecting to a Host 47

Partitioning a Library with Direct-Attach Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Partitioning a Library with an F-QIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Editing an Existing Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Deleting a Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Advanced Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Cabling a Direct-Attach Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Cabling the F-QIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Chapter 6. Loading Media and More Configuration 63

Importing Cartridges into the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Configuring Library Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Configuring General Library Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Configuring AutoSupport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Chapter 7. Using the Library 77

Library Controller Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Best Practices: Logging On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Best Practices: Media Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Displaying Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Importing and Exporting Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Chapter 8. Maintaining the Library 91

Tips on Getting Library Information Quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Cleaning Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Library Firmware Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Setting Up Firmware Package Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Updating Drive Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

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Chapter 9. Troubleshooting 105

Checking Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Using an External Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Library Operation Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Resetting Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Robotics Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

LTO-2 Tape Drive Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

SAIT Tape Drive Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Appendix A. Media and Upgrades 119

Media and Media Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Cabling Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Contacting Spectra Logic Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Appendix B. Service and Support 125

SpectraGuard Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

If You Have a Problem With Your Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Repair Policy: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Appendix C. Regulatory and Safety Standards 137

Safety Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

EU Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Taiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

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Appendix D. Library and Media Specifications 143

Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Library Data Storage Capacity and Throughput . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Tape Drive Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Glossary of Terms 149

Index 157

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1 Introduction

About This Guide

This guide describes the configuration and use of the Spectra® T120 library, including
troubleshooting information.

Intended Audience

This guide addresses data center administrators who maintain and operate backup
systems. This guide assumes a familiarity with SCSI cabling and termination or Fibre
Channel connectivity if your library uses an Fibre Channel Quad Interface Processor
(F-QIP), as well as a knowledge of technical tasks such as configuring operating
systems and installing drivers.

Related Publications

These publications are also available from Spectra Logic:

•The Spectra T120 Library Release Notes (P.N. 90950001) provides the most
up-to-date information about the library, drives, and media.

•The T-Series Library Developer Guide (P.N. 90940001) provides detailed information
about the SCSI and Fibre Channel commands used in the library.

Conventions Used in This Manual

This manual uses the following conventions to highlight important information:

Note: Provides additional points or suggestions.
Caution: Provides information about how to avoid damage to the library,

tape drives, or other equipment.

Warning: Describes ways to avoid personal injury.

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2 Architecture and Configuration Overview

Architecture Overview

The architecture in the Spectra T120 library provides maximum configurability and
ease of use in an enterprise-class system. To take full advantage of the library’s
versatility, read this overview of the library’s technology and features:

• Interface Architecture, below, which includes:

• QIP Architecture on page 11

• Direct-Attach Drives on page 12

• QIP and Daisy-Chaining on page 13

• Partitions on page 13

• Library Management on page 14

• Expansion and Upgrades on page 16

Configuring and using the library is straightforward and intuitive because of the
library’s well-designed graphical user interface—the Library Controller (LC). The LC
displays on a large touch screen on the front of the library; optionally, it can also be
displayed remotely through a Web browser using the Remote Library Controller (RLC).

Interface Architecture

The Spectra T120 library is engineered to be used either with Quad Interface Processor
(QIP) technology, described next, or with direct-attached drives described on page 12.

QIP Architecture

QIPs provide connectivity between the library’s drives—typically SCSI or Fibre Channel
devices—and the enterprise environment, which uses a networking protocol such as
Fibre Channel or Gigabit Ethernet. 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 any other specialized devices to provide
support for other protocols.

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Drive 4

Drive 3

Drive 2

Drive 1

Port B

Port A

QIPs provide additional functions along with connectivity:

• Each QIP defines a drive serial number for every one of its drives; this serial
number remains constant even if the physical drive is replaced. The new drive
simply retains the designated serial number, so drive replacement is completely
transparent to the backup software.

• QIPs provide much greater transfer rates than direct-attach drives permit, because
the protocols the QIP supports, such as Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet, run at
much faster rates.

• Each QIP has its own World Wide Name (WWN) based on its physical location in
the library and a unique identifier for the library; this WWN remains constant even
if the physical QIP is replaced. The new QIP simply retains the designated WWN,
so QIP replacement is completely invisible to the backup software.

Fibre Channel QIPs Each Fibre Channel QIP (F-QIP) provides connections to four drives

and has two ports out the back. The QIP also provides any-to-any connectivity, so that
every drive (target) is potentially visible to servers through both ports. This permits
flexibility in configuring target visibility: that is, which servers can see which drives.

Figure 2-1 The F-QIP architecture.

For example, the F-QIP can be configured so that Drives 1 and 2 are visible through
Port A, and Drives 3 and 4 are visible through Port B. Or, to consolidate port usage on
a switch, all four drives can be accessed through a single port. In a more complex
configuration, the F-QIP can be configured so that all drives are visible through both
ports; such a configuration is typically used in a shared storage environment or an
environment with failover capabilities. Note that if drives are visible to multiple
servers, your backup software must support this visibility; otherwise server contention
for a single drive can create network and system problems.

Direct-Attach Drives

The Spectra T120 library may communicate with drives using the drives’ direct-attach
SCSI interface. Direct attach is a cost-effective way to gain the benefits of an enterprise
library.

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With direct attach, one drive is designated to handle robotic control. That drive is
considered the master drive. In libraries using direct-attach, the robotics are controlled
by the host using SCSI commands sent to the master drive’s LUN 1, while SCSI
commands for the drive are sent from the host through LUN 0. To add more drives to
the library, simply daisy-chain the drives together.

QIP and Daisy-Chaining

If you use one QIP and six drives, you combine cabling methods, so that the QIP
manages four of the drives, with the final two drives daisy-chained into any of the four
other drives connected to the QIP. That drive, on the QIP, does not function as a master
drive for drives chained to it, because robotic control path is handled through the QIP.
Even if a drive goes down, commands are still sent through the board on the drive’s
sled.

Partitions

Partitions divide the library logically, so that the partitioned library looks to the
enterprise environment like one or more physical libraries—one library per configured
partition. The library is partitioned using Shared Library Services™ (SLS) technology
that simplifies storage consolidation through the creation of virtual libraries, each with
its own drives and media.

SLS is a library option that can be added with the purchase of an activation key code
from Spectra Logic. Once SLS is enabled, no external software or hardware tools are
required to manage mixed media within the library. The library can be configured as a
single partition or in multiple partitions. When the library is configured into more than
one partition, each partition exclusively controls the drives and slots assigned to it. The
library requires, at a minimum, one partition. Some of the advantages to running the
library as a single partition include:

• Increased drive availability due to the fact that all drives are available to all backup
processes. For example, if a library has six drives and one partition, data can be
shared across all drives, speeding data backup. If the same library has been split
into two partitions, some drives may be left idle in one partition, while the others
are used for a backup process running in another partition. If you are using direct­attach for a partition, note that the transmission rate to all drives is limited to the
maximum transfer rate of the SCSI bus.

• No extra costs incurred by software licensing, server requirements, or cabling
complexities.

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In some environments, partitioning into multiple virtual libraries is crucial to data
center efficiency and growth. For example, multiple partitions are extremely useful in
the following situations:

• If the environment uses multiple backup software packages, each software package
requires its own dedicated library. Instead of maintaining multiple physical
libraries—one per backup package—the data center can use a single Spectra T120
library with multiple partitions, in which each partition appears to the software as a
dedicated library.

• If a company uses multiple databases, partitioning the library preserves the backup
processes associated with each type of database. For example, if departments
within a company must keep their data segregated, partitioning supplies this
segregation as well as the subsequent integrity of the data set. Each partition has
access only to its own dedicated drives and cartridge locations, and doesn’t mix
cartridges from other partitions into its inventory.

• If multiple protocols are running, such as NDMP and iSCSI, each protocol attaches
to its own library partition in the same physical library.

• If you are using direct-attach, each partition’s master drive (that is, the drive
connected directly from the library to the host, and to which other drives may be
daisy-chained) in each partition can stream data at the maximum transfer rate of the
SCSI bus, so multiple direct-attach partitions transfer data more rapidly.

The benefit of partitioning is that multiple hosts may share the same library robotics,
while dividing the library resources (in this case, the drives and slots). The benefits of
directly attaching drives is that the QIP is eliminated, reducing cost.

Library Management

User Security

Library users are configured for the library in one of three groups, each representing a
level of privileges:

• The superuser group has full permissions.

• The administrator group has all permissions except to create or edit library users.

• The operator group has media handling permissions.

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The Library Controller

On the front of the library, the Library Controller (LC) is a large color touch screen with
an intuitive graphical user interface. With the LC, you can configure and maintain the
library and handle all daily operations.

Figure 2-2 The General Status screen of the LC.

Remote Library Controller

The LC supplies a built-in Web server so that the LC can be displayed and operated
remotely in a Web-browser; this remote interface is called the Remote Library
Controller (RLC). The RLC is a free option that is included with every Spectra T-120
library. RLC allows an operator to access the same features and functions that are
available through the LC remotely, excluding only functions involving direct use of the
physical library (for example, the use of the EE port).

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Expansion and Upgrades

The Spectra T120 library is designed to transform and expand to meet a data center’s
changing storage requirements, as well as to achieve storage consolidation goals.
Additional Spectra T120 libraries may be purchased and stacked for added storage.

Make sure to plan ahead and take the library’s expansion capabilities into
consideration when you install and configure the library. Use its capabilities as
appropriate to implement long-term strategic storage plans.

Capacity

CoD is the library’s capacity-on-demand feature. It lets users purchase a library that
suits their current needs, and lets them purchase additional capacity later as required.
This reduces up-front costs, because users only pay for what they currently need. As
more capacity is required, it can be added in increments—users purchase key codes to
activate slots in the library and purchase additional media to fill the added slots. These
purchases can be made through a sales representative or directly through the Spectra
Logic Web site.

Throughput and Connectivity

The library’s QIPs can be switched out at any time to change the library’s connectivity
type. Adding an additional drive will also increase the library’s drive throughput.

Tape drives and QIPs are sled-mounted and install in under two minutes.

Power Supplies and USBs

You may order and install additional power supplies for failover and redundancy.

One free USB storage device is included with every Spectra T120 Library purchase. You
may elect to purchase additional USB storage devices that you can use when upgrading
the Spectra T120 library’s firmware, or as a troubleshooting tool for use as instructed
by Spectra Guard™ Technical Support.

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3 Unpacking and Installation

Overview

The following sections describe steps involved in unpacking and initial library
configuration:

• Unpacking, below

• Noting the Components to be Installed on page 22

• Mounting the Library into the Rack on page 23

• Powering On on page 29

• Interpreting the Library Controller on page 32

General information about library architecture and concepts—including QIPs, drive
visibility, and other partition fields—is discussed in Chapter 2. Architecture and
Configuration Overview.

Unpacking

Overview

Time estimates for unpacking, installing, and configuring the library:

• Unpacking the Spectra T120 library takes less than 30 minutes.

• Installing and configuring the library takes less than two hours.

• Mounting the library in a rack takes under 30 minutes.

Material and tools you need to unpack and install the library:

• A #2 Phillips screwdriver

• A pair of scissors

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Tip n Tell

Shockwatch

Preparing the Unpacking Location

Note: Make sure that you have a work space area prepared before you

remove the library from the crate

Set the crate in a location that gives you 10 feet of access at the both the front and back
to safely unpack the library. Once the library is out of the crate, move the library to a
work space where you have access to all four sides.

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Note: Make sure the library is set up so that the socket-outlet is installed

near the equipment and is easily accessible.

Unpack the Library

1. Use scissors to cut away the plastic wrap surrounding the library and its crate.

2. Check the Tip n Tell and Shockwatch

improperly handled, before proceeding (Figure 3-1).

The Tip n Tell is located on the side of the library; the Shockwatch is located on
the side of the library near the bottom.

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to ensure that the crate has not been

Figure 3-1 Check Tip n Tell and Shockwatch.

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Caution: Do not unpack the library if Tip N Tell or Shockwatch has been

tripped. Contact both the shipping company and Spectra Logic.

3. Use the scissors to cut the plastic bands holding the library and its boxes to the

crate (Figure 3-2).

Figure 3-2 Cut the plastic bands.

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Drive Boxes

Rail Kit

Library

4. Remove the protective cardboard corners, and set aside the drive box(es) and

rail kit (Figure 3-3).

Figure 3-3 The library with the drive boxes and rail kit identified.

5. Remove the top and sides of the box used to enclose the library.

6. Remove the protective foam corners and lift the plastic cover off of the library.

7. Lift the library out of the crate and move the library to a work space where you

have access to all sides of the library.

Warning: The library is heavy, 160 lbs. (72.57 kg) when empty. Use three

people to help move the library.

Remove the Internal Packaging

1. Locate the library key, which is stored in a bag attached to the top of the library.

2. Use the key to unlock and open the front door of the library.

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3. Open the front door and remove the shipping screw holding the robotic picker

in place.

Figure 3-4 The shipping screw.

4. Re-attach the shipping screw to its storage location, located about two inches in

front of the shipping location. Keep the screw here in case you need to move
the library again.

5. Close and lock the front door.

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Noting the Components to be Installed

Each library is unique, depending on the specific configuration ordered. At a
minimum, your library has at least one drive. Unpack and identify the components that
shipped with the library. You typically won’t have all of the components listed below.

Drives

The Spectra T120 library supports multiple types of media and drives, including:

•LTO-2

• SAIT

Power and Connectivity Cables

Set aside the power cable and any connectivity cables that are shipped with the
components for later installation.

Quad Interface Processors (QIPs)

QIPs are library controllers, which are optional in the Spectra T120 library.

F-QIP The Fibre Channel QIP (F-QIP) provides a Fibre-Channel-to-SCSI interface

between the host and the tape drives. It uses two Fibre Channel ports—either optical
or copper, depending on the interface adapter. Each port controls up to four tape
drives.

G3 E-QIP The Generation 3 Gigabit Ethernet QIP (G3 E-QIP) provides a gigabit ethernet

interface between the host and the tape drives.

Check List

It may be helpful to note in the chart below the cables, drives, and QIPs that you have
unpacked.

SCSI Cables Power Cable SAIT Drives LTO Drives F-QIP G3 E-QIP

Quantity

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Mounting the Library into the Rack

Note: If you’re not rack mounting the library, go to page 29.

Warning: Do not load the library components until after it is installed in

the rack. The library weighs 160 lbs. (72.57 kg) when empty.
Use at least three people when moving the library.

Materials and Tools Required

Tools:

• A #2 Phillips screwdriver

• An adjustable wrench

• A tape measure

The rack mount kit that shipped with the library, which includes:

QTY Description Part

2Rails:

2 Extension brackets:

2 Sliders:

22 10-32 clip-on nuts:

8 10-32 nuts:

31 10-32 x 1/2-inch screws:

8 Countersink screws:

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Library
Height-24.5”

Library
Depth- 35”

Library
Width-17.5”

Preparing the Library

Install Sliders

1. Use the two sliders and fourteen 10-32 x 1/2-inch screws.

2. Attach a slider to both sides of the library near the bottom.

Note: There are eight holes on the bottom of the library and seven holes

on the slider. Attach the slider to the holes closest to the back of
the library.

Figure 3-5 Library dimensions and location of one slider.

Caution: With LTO drives the depth is 36.5 in. (92.71 cm); with SAIT

drives the depth is 40.25 in. (102.24 cm). Your rack must support
these depths. A depth of 43 in. is recommend for enclosed racks.

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Library Bottom

Rail
installed
offset.

Preparing the Rack

Caution: Make sure that the rack has at least 3 ft. of access at both the

front and back for further installation and later maintenance.

1. Referring to Figure 3-7, step 1, measure the depth of your rack. Then attach one

rail to one rail extension bracket using four flat-head screws and four 10-32 nuts
at the required depth. Repeat this for the second rail.

2. Referring to Figure 3-7, step 2, use eight 10-32 x 1/2-inch screws and eight clip-

on nuts. Attach the rails to the rack at the desired height with two screws
attaching the ends of each rail to the rack. Only attach the bottom two holes of
the rail to the rack.

Note: The library bottom sits one notch below the lowest part of the rail.

Therefore, the rail must be installed offset by one notch, as shown
in Figure 3-6. If you do not offset the rails, the library hole
alignment will be off.

Figure 3-6 The rail installed offset with two screws.

3. Attach four clip-on nuts on both sides of the front rack posts prior to installing

the library into the rack. Install the first clip-on nut 2 inches above the top of the
installed rail. Install the next clip-on nut 5 1/4 inches above that (measured from
the center of the preceding clip on nut). Install the next clip-on nut 7 5/8 inches
above that and the last clip-on nut 5 1/4 inches above that. Refer to Figure 3-7,
step 3. The clip-on nuts attach the front of the library to the rack and cannot be
installed after the library is in the rack.

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Adjust the rails and extension brackets to the depth of your rack. Then,
attach them together with four flat-head screws and four nuts at that depth.

Attach rails to the rack using two screws and
two clip-on nuts. NOTE–The rails need to be
installed offset see Figure 3-6.

Place four clip­on nuts on both
sides of the front
rack posts prior
to installing the
library into the
rack. The clip-on
nuts attach the
front of the
library to the
rack. Install the
first clip-on nut
2” above the
rails.
Subsequent clip­on nuts are
measured from
the center of the
preceding clip­on nut

2”

5 1/4”

7 5/8”

5 1/4”

1

3

2

(Not to scale)

Figure 3-7 Detail of the prepared rack prior to installing the library.

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Install the Library Into the Rack

Warning: The library is heavy, 160 lbs. (72.57 kg) when empty. Use three

people to help move the library into the rack.

Warnung: Die Library hat ein sehr hohes Gewicht. Bewegen Sie sie nur

mit Hilfe wenigstens drei Personen und vermeiden Sie, die
Library zu kippen.

1. Align the library sliders with the rails and slide the library into the rack.

2. Once the library is in the rack, locate the library door key and open the library

door.

3. Disconnect the power switch cable from the door (Figure 3-8).

Figure 3-8 Inside of library door with the power switch cable disconnected.

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4. Next, locate the spring hinge on the upper left hand side of the door, and pull

down (Figure 3-9).

Figure 3-9 The library spring hinge.

5. With the spring hinge down, pull out on the library door and lift it up off the

bottom door hinge and set the door safely aside.

6. Locate eight 10-32 x 1/2-inch screws and use them to attach the library to the

rack (Figure 3-10). The holes on the library should match up with the clip-on
nuts you installed previously. See Figure 3-7, step 3.

Figure 3-10 Attach Library.

7. Once the library is secure, re-install the door, and re-connect the power switch

cable.

8. Close and lock the front door.

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Power switch

Power inlet

Space for
additional
power supply

Power supply

Powering On

1. Locate the power inlet and power switch on the rear of the library (Figure 3-11).

Figure 3-11 Location of the power inlet and the power switch.

2. If you purchased an additional power supply for redundancy, install it now. If

you do not have an additional power supply, go to Step 3.

Caution: If two power supplies are installed they must connect to

different branch circuits.

To install the additional power supply:

i. Use a #2 screwdriver to remove the cover plate to the right of the installed

power supply.

ii. Remove the power supply from its protective packaging and insert it into the

slot.

iii. Using a #2 screwdriver, attach the power supply to the library.

3. Connect the provided power cord to the left inlet position and then connect it to

the power source. If you have an additional power supply connect the additional
power cord to the right inlet position and then to the power source.

4. Move power switch(es) to the On position.

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Library
Controller

Soft
power
button

EE port

Library
lock

5. Press and hold the soft power button (Figure 3-12) for two to three seconds or

until the blue light on the button changes state.

Figure 3-12 The library’s front panel and soft power button.

The power-on sequence begins; this process takes about five minutes while the library
initializes all components.

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