Spectra T24 Library
Quick Start GUIDE
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Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction 5
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Library Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2. Preparing and Rack-Mounting the T24 8
Items Shipped with the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Removing the Shipping Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mounting the Library in the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Chapter 3. Cabling and Configuring Your Library 13
Cabling and Powering On the T24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Configuring the T24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using the T24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Chapter 4. Items to Have On Hand 17
Certified Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Media Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
How To Order Media and Media Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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Chapter 5. Warranty & Contact Information 20
Spectra T24 Library Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Contacting Spectra Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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1 Introduction
About This Guide
This guide contains information pertinent to the Spectra T24 library, including:
• Library overview
• Site preparation
• Library set-up
Intended Audience
This guide addresses installers and users of the Spectra T24 library.
1. Introduction
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Library Overview
Library Front
Figure 1-1 shows the components on the front of the library.
Figure 1-1 The components located on the front of the Spectra T24 library.
14 Left magazine with mail slot
1 Left magazine
3 LED Ready 5 LED Media attn
4 LED drive clean 6 LED Error
7 Cancel button 11 Enter button
8 Previous button 12 Next button
13 LCD
9 Right magazine
2 Power button
10 Air vents
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Library Back
Figure 1-2 shows the components on the back of the library.
Figure 1-2 The back of the Spectra T24 library.
9 Ethernet port
10 Serial port
11 USB port (host) 12 Shipping lock storage
location
3 Tape drive trays
7 Foil label
storage location
8 Drive LED
2 Power
connector
5 SCSI port
1 Fan
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2 Preparing and Rack-Mounting the T24
This chapter review preparation for installing the T24 library, including Items Shipped with the
Library, below, and Mounting the Library in the Rack on page 10.
Items Shipped with the Library
The following items are shipped with Spectra T24 libraries:
•One SCSI terminator
•Power cable
•SCSI cable
• Documentation CD
•LAN cable
•This guide
• Rack mount kit
Note that your Spectra T24 library arrives configured according to your order, with 12 or 24
slots and 1 or 2 half-height LTO drives.
Unpacking
Clear a work surface for the T24 components you unpack. Note how items are packaged; if for
any reason the T24 needs to be shipped, you must use this packaging and pack the library
securely, or the warranty is void.
• Right and left mounting brackets
• Right and left slide assemblies
• Screws (two sizes; use the size
appropriate for your rack)
• Torx screwdriver
• Mounting bracket and screws
SCSI Terminator
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Removing the Shipping Lock
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Caution: Remove the shipping lock prior to library power on, or risk damage
to the T24. The shipping lock prevents the robotic transport
mechanism from moving during shipment, protecting the robotics
from damage.
The shipping lock is located on top of the library, help in place with a label. Remove the label
and the shipping lock, and store them on the back panel of the library in case you need to ship
the T24.
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Mounting the Library in the Rack
Warning: The Spectra 24 weights about 34 lb. / 16 kg. To reduce the risk of
personal injury, obtain adequate assistance when lifting and
stabilizing the library.
Caution: Select a rack location that is low enough so that rack will not tip
over if the library is installed (for example, if the rack is empty and
you place the library high in the rack, you risk having the rack tip).
Caution: Install the library in a level rack.
1. In a 19-inch rack, attach the rails on either side. Secure the front and back of each rail to
the rack. The rails extend to fit a variety of racks.
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Install rails on the T24 library.
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Load the library into the rack and secure it.
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3 Cabling and Configuring Your Library
Cabling and Powering On the T24
1. Shut down the host server.
2. Attach one end of the SCSI cable to one of the connectors on the back panel of the library.
3. Attach the other end of the SCSI cable.
Note: Use an LVDS host bus adaptor, to maximize performance.
4. Attach the SCSI terminator as appropriate.
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5.
Attach the library’s power cord into the library’s AC inlet and then into the wall socket.
6. Press the power button on the front of the library to turn on the T24 library.
7. Confirm that the host sees the library and drives.
Configuring the T24
Setting the IP Address using the T24 Front Panel
Use the front panel to set the library’s IP address. To do this
1. Press the Next button until Configuration displays on the front screen.
2. Press the Enter button to select it.
3. Press the Next button until Configure Network Settings displays on the front screen.
4. Press the Enter button to select it.
5. Press the Next button until IP Address displays on the front screen.
Note: Set an IP address so that you can easily configure the T24. You can
later set the library to DHCP or a different IP address after the library is
configured.
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6.
Press Enter and Next as appropriate to set every digit of the new, optionally temporary, IP
address.
7. If necessary, set the Subnet address and the Gateway address in the same manner.
Configure the T24 using a Web Browser
Use any HTML/Web browser to configure the T24, now that you know its IP address. Login as
a user with sufficient permissions to configure the library.
The three levels of access are:
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Access Type 1: Normal user level.
• Access Type 2: Admin user level. Access this to configure the T24.
• Access Type 3: Service personnel user level. Access to this level is by Service personnel only.
1.
Display a browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the T24.
3. Login as admin (access type 2), with the password adm001.
4. Reset the password with an alphanumeric password using the Remote Management
Interface. Change the password after logging on for security reasons.
5. Define a numeric password, or PIN for each user as appropriate for the front panel.
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Using the T24
Use your backup software to load LTO tape cartridges and set up backups. Make sure every
LTO tape cartridge is bar coded, then inserted in the library as shown by the arrow on the tape.
Attaching a bar code label properly.
Improperly labeled
tapes.
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4 Items to Have On Hand
This chapter covers items that are helpful to have on hand for the optimal operation of the
Spectra T24 library.
Certified Media
Media with a Guarantee
Spectra Logic certifies only the highest quality data cartridges received directly from the
manufacturer and provides a lifetime guarantee on all Certified Media. Each order includes
five cartridges and a 10-slot storage TeraPack container.
Every Certified Media cartridge and storage TeraPack container is uniquely numbered with
pre-applied sequential color bar code labels. The standard Certified Media pack has uniquely
sequenced bar code labels; the custom pack has user-specified bar code label sequences.
Either way, you will never have to deal with a duplicate bar code problem.
Certified Media from Spectra Logic comes with a guarantee, plain and simple. Spectra Logic’s
bar codes carry the same lifetime guarantee that protects each Certified Media cartridge. The
Spectra Logic guarantee reduces your risk in data protection.
4. Items to Have On Hand
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Media Accessories
Cleaning Cartridges
Drive head cleaning is necessary for optimal drive operation. Spectra Logic offers certified
cleaning cartridges for Spectra T24 library tape drives, in bar-coded and non-bar-coded
formats.
Bar Code Labels
Spectra Logic offers high-contrast, high-resolution labels for reliable operation. Labels can be
ordered in standard or custom formats. For bar code label specifications, see the library’s User
Guide.
Storage TeraPack Containers
Each storage TeraPack container (Figure 4-1) holds
10 LTO cartridges. These containers are portable
and self-contained for easy media handling and
stacking, and are compatible with off-site archival
facilities such as Iron Mountain. Each storage
TeraPack container is bar-coded with a unique
label that can be easily and rapidly scanned for
the identification and tracking of data.
Iron Mountain Carrying Cases
Spectra Logic offers Certified Media carrying
cases (Figure 4-2) for storage TeraPack
containers. These cases, built to Iron Mountain
specifications, store TeraPack containers for
ready storage and transport. The cases are
fire-resistant and lightweight, and contain a
custom insert to keep storage TeraPack
containers secure.
Figure 4-1 A storage TeraPack container.
Figure 4-2 An Iron Mountain case.
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How To Order Media and Media Accessories
You can easily purchase media and accessories in the online store on Spectra Logic’s Web
site, or by contacting your sales representative.
Media Item Qty Description Part Number
LTO-2 Bar Code Labels 300 Numbered 000000L2-000299L2 90940207
LTO-2 Certified Media Pack 1 10-slot Storage TeraPack
5 certified bar-coded tapes
90979005
LTO-2 Certified Media with
Custom Bar Codes
10-slot Storage TeraPack
5 certified custom bar-coded tapes
90979400
LTO-3 Bar Code Labels 300 Numbered 000000L3 - 000299L3 90940256
LTO-3 Certified Media Pack 1 10-slot Storage TeraPack
5 certified bar-coded tapes
90979006
LTO-3 Certified Media with
Custom Bar Codes
1 10-slot Storage TeraPack
5 certified custom bar-coded tapes
90979401
LTO Storage TeraPack
(includes no media)
110-slot TeraPack container
(includes snap-on dust cover)
90949024
LTO Universal Cleaning
Cartridge
1 Tape drive cleaner
Good for 50 uses
6793
LTO B ar- co ded
a
Universal
Cleaning Cartridge
a. Bar codes on cleaning tapes begin with the characters CLN, making them easily identifiable inside the library.
1 Bar-coded tape drive cleaner
Good for 50 uses
90879028
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5 Warranty & Contact Information
Spectra T24 Library Warranty
Spectra Logic warrants the tape library to be in good working order for a period of one full year
from the date of shipment from Spectra Logic or an authorized Spectra Logic dealer. Should
this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this one-year period, Spectra
Logic will replace the T24 with Next Business Day (NBD) replacement, at which time you will
send the faulty T24 to Spectra Logic.
You must contact Support to set up NBD replacement.
Suspect parts sent to Spectra Logic will be repaired or replaced. Exchanged parts will either
be reconditioned or new at the option of Spectra Logic. This limited warranty does not include:
• Service to repair damage resulting from:
•Accident
•Disaster
•Misuse
•Abuse
• Non-Spectra Logic modification of the product including, but not limited to, product
expansion through plug-in additions except as provided by Spectra Logic
• Removal of serial number tags
• Physical damage caused by inadequate packaging
• Tape head cleaning performed on drives provided by Spectra Logic with a non-certified
cleaning cartridge
• Drives purchased from vendors other than Spectra Logic
If any of the above conditions exist, Spectra Logic reserves the right to repair the unit at the
current fixed price of repair.
Warranty service may be acquired during the one-year period by delivering the product to
Spectra Logic, and providing an invoice and RMA number.
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No returns can be accepted without an RMA number from Spectra Logic Technical Support.
Returns must be shipped prepaid in their original packing containers; damage incurred in
transit is not covered by Spectra Logic’s warranty.
SPECTRA LOGIC MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE. If this product is not in good working condition as warranted
above, your sole remedy shall be replacement or repair as provided above. In no event will
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other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use such
product, even if Spectra Logic has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any
claim by any other party.
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