Sun Oracle StorageTek SL3000 System Assurance Manual

StorageTek SL3000

Modular Library System

Systems Assurance Guide

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EC000348 April 2008 A Initial release.

EC000628 July 2008 AB Refer to this version for a list of updates.

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May 2010 B Updates to this revision include:

■ Oracle branding.

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■ PUA Fibre Channel card.

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Contents

Preface xix

1. Introduction 1

Modular Design 2

Base Module 3

Drive Expansion Module 5

Cartridge Expansion Module 7

Parking Expansion Module 8

Access Expansion Module 9

Addressing 10

Physical Capacities 11

Power Options 13

AC Power Configurations 13

Power Redundancy 13

N+1 Power Configuration—Standard 13

2N Power Configuration—Optional 13

AC Power Cables 14

Robotic DC Power Configurations 14

Electronic Control Module DC Power Configurations 14

Single Drive Type DC Power Configurations 15

Mixed Drive Type DC Power Configurations 16

Electronics Control Module 18

Robotic Units 19

Cartridge Access Ports 20

Bulk Load Cartridge Access Ports 21

CAP Labels 22

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Cooling 23

Library Electronics Control Module 23

Tape Driv es 23

DC Power Supplies 23

Tape Drives 24

Drive Tray 25

Interfaces 26

Host Connectivity 26

SCSI 26

TCP/IP 27

Connections 27

Network 28

Service 28

Monitoring 28

StorageTek Library Console 29

Web-launched Library Console 30

Security Considerations 30

Client Requirements 30

Web-launched SLConsole Updates 30

Simple Network Management Protocol 31

Library Management Software 32

Nearline Control Solution 33

Storage Management Component 33

Host Software Component 33

Virtual Storage Manager 34

LibraryStation 34

Extended High Performance Data Mover 34

Expert Library Manager 35

Expert Performance Reporter 35

Enterprise Library Software 35

Automated Cartridge System Library Software 36

Independent Software Vendors 37

Standards of Conformance 38

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2. Systems Assurance 39

System Assurance Planning Meetings 39

Customer Contact Sheet 41

StorageTek Member Contact Sheet 42

3. Site Planning 43

Specifications 44

Base Module 46

Drive Expansion Module 46

Cartridge and Parking Expansion Modules 47

Access Expansion Module 47

Covers, Doors, and Service Clearances 47

Service Clearances 48

Side Clearance During Installation 49

Floor Loading 50

Fire Suppression Planning 51

Environmental Requirements 52

Airborne Contaminants 53

Power Consumption 54

Calculating Power Consumption 55

Installation Considerations 56

Available Space 56

Installation Time and Personnel 56

Pallets 57

Pallet Double Stacking 58

Customer’s Floor 59

Cable Routing 60

Seismic or Earthquake Ratings 61

Installation Tools—Required 64

Drive Tray Power-on Tool 65

Optional Power Drill 65

Array Extraction Tool 65

Installation Kits 65

AC Power Configurations and Cables 66

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Obtaining a Password 67

Installing the Library Console Software 68

Hardware Activation Keys 68

Hardware Activation Key Files 68

SL3000 Configuration Work Sheet 69

4. Customer Site Survey 73

Interoperability 73

Site Preparation Checklist 74

System Configuration 79

Applications 81

SCSI Media Changer Applications 83

Databases 84

Hardware Configurations 85

Library 85

Tape Driv es 86

Data Cartridges 87

Network and Components 88

ESCON Directors 90

FICON Directors 91

Cables 92

Library Network Cables 92

Tape Drive Cables 92

Using World Wide Names 93

Tape Drive Dynamic World Wide Name 93

Using Persistent Binding 94

Using Zoning to Isolate Devices and Enhance Security 94

5. Ordering 95

Ordering Flowchart—Just the Facts 95

Hardware Activation Key Files 105

Activation Files for New Libraries 105

Upgrades to Existing Libraries 105

Library Part Number Details 106

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X-Option Details 107

Modules 107

Power 107

Partitioning 108

Additional Capacity 108

Ethernet Switch/Harnesses 108

Library X-options and Conversion Bills 110

Log SnapShot Feature 111

Tape Drive Selection 112

T9840 Tape Drive Marketing Numbers 113

T10000 Tape Drive Marketing Numbers 114

LTO Tape Drive Marketing Numbers 115

Tape Drive X-options and Conversion Bills 116

Cables 118

Fibre Channel, ESCON, and Ethernet Cables 118

Fibre Channel Cables 118

Plenum-rated Cables 118

ESCON Cables 120

Ethernet Cables 120

A. Addressing 121

CenterLine Technology 121

Addressing 123

Columns 124

Wal ls 125

Module Identification Block 125

HLI–PRC Addressing 127

Drive Numbering 130

Out-of-the Box Slot Numbering 131

Default SCSI Element Ordering 133

Slot Maps Illustrated 135

Reserved and System Slots 153

B. Optimization 155

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Planning for Content 155

Robotic Rails and TallBots 156

Cartridge Access Ports 156

Managing Cartridges 157

Planning for Tape Drives 157

Library Addressing 158

Numbering Diagram Example 158

Partitioning 159

Capacity on Demand 160

Rectangular Boundaries 161

Guidelines 163

Planning the Data Path 164

Host Software Precautions 164

Performance Zone 165

Planning the Partitions 166

C. Tape Drives and Media 169

Environmental - Tape Drive 170

Tape Driv es 171

Tape Drive Comparisons 172

Encryption Capable Tape Drives 173

Tape Drive and Media Comparisons 173

T-Series Tape Drives 173

LTO Tap e D ri v e s 174

Encryption Capable Drive Trays 175

Media 176

Vol um e I D L ab el 177

Cleaning and Diagnostic Labels 178

Media Comparisons 179

Ordering Cartridges and Labels 180

Tape Media Policies 181

Environmental - Media 181

Tape Media W5C Help Sheet 182

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Figures

FIGURE 1-1 SL3000 Modular Library System—Configuration Example 1

FIGURE 1-2 Base Module—Front View 3

FIGURE 1-3 Base Module—Rear View Drawing 4

FIGURE 1-4 Drive Expansion Module with a Base Module 5

FIGURE 1-5 Rear View of the Drive Expansion Module 6

FIGURE 1-6 Cartridge Expansion Module with Base Module 7

FIGURE 1-7 Parking Expansion Module with Base Module 8

FIGURE 1-8 Access Expansion Module—Front View 9

FIGURE 1-9 Electronics Control Module 18

FIGURE 1-10 TallBot 19

FIGURE 1-11 Cartridge Access Port and Key Pad 20

FIGURE 1-12 Bulk Load CAPs—Access Expansion Modules 21

FIGURE 1-13 Cartridge Access Port Labels 22

FIGURE 1-14 SL3000 Tape Drive Trays 25

FIGURE 1-15 Library Console—Example Screen 29

FIGURE 1-16 SNMP Example 31

FIGURE 1-17 ACSLS Example 36

FIGURE 3-1 SL3000 Library—Front Door Open 43

FIGURE 3-2 Metric Dimensions (frame measurements) 44

FIGURE 3-3 Standard Dimensions (frame measurements) 45

FIGURE 3-4 Service Clearances—Minimum and Recommended 48

FIGURE 3-5 End Cover Clearance 49

FIGURE 3-6 Floor Loading—Load Pads 50

FIGURE 3-7 Fire Suppression Ceiling Access (Viewed from the top of the library) 51

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FIGURE 3-8 Pallet and Module Shipping Information 57

FIGURE 3-9 Do Not Stack on Second Pallet 58

FIGURE 3-10 Floor Slope 59

FIGURE 3-11 Cable Routing 60

FIGURE 3-12 Seismic Mounting Locations 61

FIGURE 5-1 Ordering Flowchart 96

FIGURE 5-2 SL3000 Controller Cards and Log SnapShot Feature 111

FIGURE A-1 CenterLine Technology 122

FIGURE A-2 Centerline and Column Addressing 124

FIGURE A-3 Module Identification Block 125

FIGURE A-4 Panel Numbering for HLI-PRC Addressing 128

FIGURE A-5 Panel Numbering for HLI–PRC Addressing—Example 1 128

FIGURE A-6 Panel Numbering for HLI–PRC Addressing—Example 2 128

FIGURE A-7 Panel Numbering for HLI–PRC Addressing—Example 3, With two PEMs 129

FIGURE A-8 Panel Numbering for HLI–PRC Addressing—Example 4, With two AEMs 129

FIGURE A-9 Slot Numbering—Out-of-the-Box 131

FIGURE A-10 Out-of-the-Box Numbering 132

FIGURE A-11 SCSI Element Numbering 134

FIGURE A-12 SL3000 Slot Map—Base Module (1 of 3) 136

FIGURE A-13 SL3000 Slot Map—Base Module (2 of 3) 137

FIGURE A-14 SL3000 Slot Map—Base Module (3 of 3) 138

FIGURE A-15 SL3000 Slot Map—Drive Expansion Module (1 of 5) 139

FIGURE A-16 SL3000 Slot Map—Drive Expansion Module (2 of 5) 140

FIGURE A-17 SL3000 Slot Map—Drive Expansion Module (3 of 5) 141

FIGURE A-18 SL3000 Slot Map—Drive Expansion Module (4 of 5) 142

FIGURE A-19 SL3000 Slot Map—Drive Expansion Module (5 of 5) 143

FIGURE A-20 SL3000 Slot Map—Cartridge Expansion Module, Back Wall 144

FIGURE A-21 SL3000 Slot Map—Cartridge Expansion Module, Front Wall, Installed on the

Right 145

FIGURE A-22 SL3000 Slot Map—Cartridge Expansion Module, Installed on the Left 146

FIGURE A-23 SL3000 Slot Map—Parking Expansion Module, Installed on the Right 147

FIGURE A-24 SL3000 Slot Map—Parking Expansion Module, Installed on the Left 148

FIGURE A-25 SL3000 Slot Map—Access Expansion Module, Installed on the Left (Rear Wall) 149

FIGURE A-26 SL3000 Slot Map—Access Expansion Module, Installed on the Left (Front Wall) 150

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FIGURE A-27 SL3000 Slot Map—Access Expansion Module, Installed on the Right (Rear Wall) 151

FIGURE A-28 SL3000 Slot Map—Access Expansion Module, Installed on the Right (Front Wall) 152

FIGURE A-29 Reserved/System Slot Locations—Base Module Only 154

FIGURE B-1 Out-of-the-Box Numbering 158

FIGURE B-2 Adding Capacity to Partitions 162

FIGURE B-3 Performance Zone 165

FIGURE B-4 Planning for Partitions 167

FIGURE C-1 Encryption-capable Drive LEDs 175

FIGURE C-2 Encryption Capable Tape Drive and Library Configuration 175

FIGURE C-3 Tape Cartridge Elements 176

FIGURE C-4 Data Cartridge Label Examples 177

FIGURE C-5 Cleaning and Diagnostic Cartridge Labels 178

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Tables

TABLE 1-1 Accessible Physical Slot Count Per Module 12

TABLE 1-2 Power Cable Part Numbers and Descriptions 14

TABLE 1-3 Tape Drive DC Power Supply Requirements 15

TABLE 1-4 Watts Per Drive 16

TABLE 1-5 Available Watts Per Module 16

TABLE 1-6 DC Power Supplies Per Module 16

TABLE 1-7 Mixed Drive Type Power Configuration—Calculation Example 17

TABLE 1-8 Supported Tape Drives 24

TABLE 1-9 Library Software Compatibility Matrix 32

TABLE 1-10 ACSLS 7.3 Qualification Summary 37

TABLE 1-11 Standard of Compliance 38

TABLE 2-1 System Assurance Checklist 40

TABLE 3-1 Base Module Specifications 46

TABLE 3-2 Drive Expansion Module Specifications 46

TABLE 3-3 Cartridge and Parking Expansion Module Specifications 47

TABLE 3-4 Access Expansion Module Specifications 47

TABLE 3-5 Covers, Doors, and Service Clearance Specifications 47

TABLE 3-6 Environmental Specifications 52

TABLE 3-7 Environmental Definitions 52

TABLE 3-8 Gas Limit Recommendations 53

TABLE 3-9 Power Consumption Quick Reference 54

TABLE 3-10 Installation Time Estimates 56

TABLE 3-11 Installation Tools 64

TABLE 3-12 Power Cable Part Numbers and Descriptions 66

TABLE 3-13 SL3000 Library Configuration 69

TABLE 4-1 Site Preparation Checklist 74

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TABLE 4-2 Operating System Survey 79

TABLE 4-3 System Configuration 80

TABLE 4-4 Customer Applications 81

TABLE 4-5 Backup and Archive Software 82

TABLE 4-6 SCSI Media Changer (SMC) Qualification Summary 83

TABLE 4-7 Customer Databases 84

TABLE 4-8 Existing Libraries 85

TABLE 4-9 Tape Drive Types 86

TABLE 4-10 Existing Tape Drives 86

TABLE 4-11 Existing Tape Cartridges 87

TABLE 4-12 Fibre Channel Switches 88

TABLE 4-13 Ethernet Hubs and Switches 88

TABLE 4-14 Fibre Channel Switch Connections 89

TABLE 4-15 ESCON Directors 90

TABLE 4-16 FICON Director Worksheet 91

TABLE 5-1 Ordering Flowchart 97

TABLE 5-2 Library X-Options 110

TABLE 5-3 Tape Drive Selection 112

TABLE 5-4 T9840 Marketing Numbers and Descriptions 113

TABLE 5-5 T10000 Models A and B Marketing Part Numbers and Descriptions 114

TABLE 5-6 LTO3 and LTO4 Marketing Part Numbers and Descriptions 115

TABLE 5-7 Drive Tray Conversion Kits 116

TABLE 5-8 T-Series Port Conversion Marketing Part Numbers and Descriptions 116

TABLE 5-9 LTO Dual Port Conversion Marketing Part Numbers and Descriptions 117

TABLE 5-10 LC-to-SC Adapter Kit 118

TABLE 5-11 Fiber Optic Cables: LC-to-LC, 50/125 Micron, Multimode Cables 118

TABLE 5-12 Fiber Optic Cables: LC-to-SC, 50/125 Micron, Single Mode Cables 119

TABLE 5-13 Fiber Optic Cables: LC-to-LC, 9/125 Micron, Single Mode Cables 119

TABLE 5-14 LC-to-SC, 9/125 Micron Cables 119

TABLE 5-15 ESCON Cables 120

TABLE 5-16 Ethernet Cables 120

TABLE A-1 Addressing Scheme 123

TABLE A-2 Special Labels 126

TABLE A-3 Module Identification Block Examples 126

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TABLE A-4 Base and Drive Module Tape Drive Numbering Scheme—Software and Hardware 130

TABLE A-5 Reserved/System Slots 153

TABLE B-1 Partition Planning 166

TABLE C-1 Supported Tape Drives 169

TABLE C-2 Environmental Specifications for Tape Drives 170

TABLE C-3 Tape Drive Comparison 172

TABLE C-4 T-Series Tape Drive Media Compatibilities 173

TABLE C-5 Tape Drive and Media Support 173

TABLE C-6 LTO5 Media Compatibility 174

TABLE C-7 Environmental Specifications for Media 181

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Preface

This guide is intended for StorageTek representatives, partners, customers, and anyone
responsible for planning the installation of Oracle’s StorageTek SL3000 Modular
Library System.

Related Information

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Installation Manual 31619420x

Service Manual 31619430x

Troubleshooting Guide 41860910x

User’s Guide 31619440x

SNMP Guide for SL3000 Libraries 31619450x

Interface Reference Manual (SCSI Specification) 31619520x

Regulatory and Safety Compliance Manual 820-5506-xx

T9x40 Tape Drive Systems Assurance Guide MT5003

T10000 Tape Drive Systems Assurance Guide TM0002

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CHAPTER

123 34 43

1

Introduction

The SL3000 is the latest addition to Oracle’s StorageTek modular library family, which
includes the SL500 and SL8500 modular library systems.

This chapter introduces you to the SL3000 library

FIGURE 1-1 SL3000 Modular Library System—Configu

1. Base Module—Base 

3. Cartr

(required—one per library)

2. Drive Expansion Module—DEM 

ptional, must be installed to the left of the

(o

4. Access Exp

base module—one per library)

, components, and configurations.

ration Example

idge Expansion Module—CEM 

(maximum of eight per library)

ansion Module—AEM 

(maximum of two per library—required for the
Dual T

allBot feature)

This library offers customers the benefits of:

■ Storage capacity from 200 to 5,925 slots

■ Performance from 1 to 56 tape drives

■ Bulk cartridge loading capabilities from 234 to 468 cartridges (one or two AEMs)

■ Heterogeneous attachments using standard interfaces

■ Multiple library management software options and programs

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Modular Design

Modular Design

The SL3000 library maintains the fundamentals of a modular design that allows
customers the ability to meet the demands of rapidly growing and constantly
changing environments.

The SL3000 library was designed to:

■ Address medium to large open systems and entry-level mainframe markets.

■ Occupy a standard data center footprint with measurements of approximately:

Height
Depth
Length

198 cm (78 in.)
124 cm (49 in.)
From: 91.5 cm (36 in.) a single Bas

To: 782.4 cm (308 in.) Base, DEM, 8 CEMs, and covers; [7.8 m

e module; [0.9 m (3 ft)] 

(25.7 ft)]

To: 965.2 cm (380 in.) Base, DEM, 8 CEMs, 2 AEMs, covers; [9.65

m (31.7 ft)]

A maximum configuration consists of 12 modules.

■ 1 Base module

■ 1 Drive expansion module

■ 8 Cartridge expansion modules

■ 2 Access expansion modules

See Chapter 3, “Site Planning” for specific details.

Modules

There are currently five types of modules in an SL3000 library:

■ Base module (Base) one, required

■ Drive expansion module (DEM)—maximum of one—on the left side of a base

module only

■ Cartridge expansion module (CEM)—maximum of eight (without conversion to

parking expansion modules)—

■ Parking expansion module (PEM)

robotics feature—

■ Access expansion module (AEM)

■ Single AEM provides bulk loading capabilities only.

■ Two AEMs provide bulk loading and a parking zone for the dual robotics feature.

■ Two AEMs are required for the dual robotics feature.

left and right ends of the library

left or right side

1

—must order two, one on each end for the dual

1

—one or two, on the ends of the library

1. You need either two parking expansion or two access expansion modules to support the
dual robotics feature. You can not mix and match PEMs with AEMs.

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FIGURE 1-2 Bas

Modular Design

Base Module

FIGURE 1-2 shows an example of the Base Module. This module provides the entry

level offering, which consists of a single frame and
other modules in the library. This module includes the power supplies, robotic units,
electronics control module, cartridge access port, storage slots, tape drives, and
operator controls.

One base module—

and only one—is required for every library installation.

On the front of this module is:

■ A single, 26 cartridge–dual magazine–cartridge access port (CAP).

■ A service door for library access.

■ A front panel with three LEDs: Library Active, Service Required, and Wait.

■ Plus an optional feature for a touch screen operator panel or perforated window.

e Module—Front View

Configurations

8 drive slots, CAP, perforated window (standard configuration)

Optional Configurations

16 drive slots, CAP, perforated window
24 drive slots, CAP, perforated window

8 drive slots, CAP, and Op
16 drive slots, CAP, and Operator panel or window
24 drive slots, CAP, and Operator panel or window

centralizes the infrastructure for all

erator panel or window

1.

Dimensions Measurement

Height 197 cm (77.625 in.) to 

200 cm (78.63 in.) fully adjusted

Width 76.78 cm (30.23 in.) without covers 

91.5 cm (36 in.) with cover

s

Depth 124 cm (49 in.)

Wei gh t Frame only: 361 kg (790 lb)

Service clearance

Front: 46 cm (18 in.) [allow 56 cm (22 in.)]
Rear: 81 cm (32 in.)

Both doors open

Side covers Width: 7.4 cm (2.9 in

Total: 262 cm (103 inches)

.) per side cover

Cooling clearance: 5 cm (2 in.)
Install: 91 cm (36 in.)

1.

Perforated windows are the standard offering. Arrays may displace an operator panel or window.

2.

Recommended cooling clearance.

3.

Required to install or remove the sides covers; they swing out and lift off of brackets.

3.

The Base module can contain up to 24 tape drives in any combination that the library
supports—see “Tape Drives” on page 24 for a list and description of these drives.
Physical capacity varies depend

ing on the configuration—see TABLE 1-1 on page 12.

2.

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Modular Design

FIGURE 1-3 Bas

The minimum configuration includes one drive bay that can contain from 1 to 8 tape
drives. Two additional drive bays can be added to accommodate either 8 or 16 more
drives for a total of 24 drives.

Note – A

dding a second drive bay will displace from 55 to 66 cartridge slots; adding

a third drive bay will displace from 60 to 72 slots.

The rear door of the Base module allows access to the:

■ Electronics control module (ECM)

■ Power distribution units (PDUs) and DC power supplies (DCPS)

■ Tape d riv e s

■ Two 1-unit rack spaces (1 unit = 44.5 mm [1.75 in.]) not for customer use

e Module—Rear View Drawing

Description

Robotic rail power and HBS cards

■ DCPS 1 and 2 or 3

First drive array (top)
The first drive bay is standard.

Note:
Drive arrays are adde

d from the top ➪

down.

Second drive array (center)

Adding a second drive array displaces
55/66 data cartridge slots

Third drive array (bottom)

Adding a third drive array displaces
60/72 data cartridge slots

Electronics control module:

■ HBCR and HBT cards

■ MPU2 Fibre Channel card (not shown)

■ Two cPCI power supplies

■ Two cooling fans

■ Two p o wer s w itch e s (N+ 1 and 2 N )

Power distribution units (up to 2)

■ PDU 1 and PDU 2

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Drive DC power supplies (up to 8)

■ DCPS 4 through 11

Drive Expansion Module

FIGURE 1-4 shows an example of the Drive Expansion Module (DEM). This module is

attached adjacent to the Base module on the left sid
expansion of tape drives and provides additional data cartridge capacity.

One drive expansion module—an
Its position is immediately to the left of the

On the front of this module is space for:

■ A service door for library access (standard)

■ A front panel with three LEDs: Library Active, Service Required, and Wait

■ A single, 26 cartridge-dual magazine, cartridge access port optional feature

■ Touch screen operator panel optional feature if not in the base (or window)

FIGURE 1-4 Drive E

Modular Design

e only. The DEM allows further

d only one—can be included in an installation. 

centerline (left edge of the base module).

xpansion Module with a Base Module

Configurations

8 drive slots, perforated window
16 drive slots, perforated window
24 drive slots, perforated window
32 drive slots, perforated window

8 drive slots, CAP, perforated window
16 drive slots, CAP, perforated window
24 drive slots, CAP, perforated window
32 drive slots, CAP, perforated window

8 drive slots, CAP, and Ope

rator panel/Window/Arrays

1.

16 drive slots, CAP, and Operator panel/Window/Arrays
24 drive slots, CAP, and Oper
32 drive slots, CAP, and Oper

Dimensions

2

Measurement

ator panel/Window/Arrays
ator panel/Window/Arrays

Height 197 cm (77.625 in.) to

200 cm (78.63 in.)

Width
Module-only:
Base and DEM:

76.78 cm (30.23 in.)

168.3 cm (66.26 in.) with covers

Depth 124 cm (49 in.)

Wei gh t Frame only: 265 kg (584 lb)

Service clearance

Front: 46 cm (18 in.)
Rear: 81 cm (32 in.)

Both doors open

Side covers

3, 4, 5

262 cm (103 inches)

Cooling clearance: 5 cm (2 in.)
Install: 91 cm (36 in.)

1. Perforated windows are the standard offering. Arrays may displace an operator panel or window.

2. The dimensions of the DEM are the same as the Base module.

3. When installing additional modules, the covers are removed from the Base and replaced on the ends of
the last module in the string.

4. Required to install or remove the sides covers; they swing out and lift off of brackets.

5. This is the r

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ecommended cooling clearance.

Modular Design

The DEM comes with slots to support up to 8 tape drives (standard).

Optional features allow the DEM to increase drive capacity from 16, to 24, and 32
additional tape drive slots. These features allow expansion up to a total of 56 tape
drives per library.

There is an additional power system integral to the DEM to support the additional tape
drives and two 1-unit rack spaces for vertically mounting auxiliary equipment, such as
Ethernet switches (not for customer use).

FIGURE 1-5 Rear View of the Drive Expansion Module

Description

First drive array (top)
The first drive bay is standard.

Note: Drive arrays are added from 
the top ➪ down.

Second drive array
Adding a second drive array 

displaces 55/66 slots

Third drive array
Adding a third drive array

displaces 60/72 slots

Fourth drive array

Adding a fourth drive array displaces 
65/78 slots or all the slots on the rear wall

Power distribution units (up to 2)

■ PDU 3 and PDU 4

Drive DC power supplies (up to 8)

■ DCPS 15 through 22

Note: Physical capacity varies depending on the configuration—see TABLE 1-1 on page 12.

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Modular Design

Cartridge Expansion Module

FIGURE 1-6 is the Cartridge Expansion Module (CEM) and provides additional

cartridge slot capacity and growth—no tape d

rives are present within this module.

A maximum of eight (8) CEMs are supported on a single library
module (required) and optional drive expansion module if installed.

Important:

■ As a best practice, the initial CEM should be installed to the right of a base module,

■ A balance of CEMs—to the left and to the right—provides for the most efficient

■ When using redundant robotic units, the addition of parking expansion modules in

Each CEM adds approximately 438 to 620 data cartridge slots to the library depending
on

FIGURE 1-6 Cartr

in addition to the base

then a second to the left of the drive expansion module. Then again to the right, and
the last one to the left. This method provides the best usage of the cartridge slots.

The exception is if an extra CAP is installed and physical capacity i

s less important
than having redundant CAPs. If redundant CAPs are required, install the CEM with
a CAP on the left. This assumes no DEM is installed. If one is installed, then place
the CEM on the right and install a CAP on the DEM.

operation. Cartridge expansion modules can be installed with up to 4 to the right
and up to 4 to the left. However, this increase in the amount of robotic travel results
in a decrease of overall library performance.

place of the CEMs or the use of access expansion modules is required at both ends of
the library.

the direction of growth (left or right) and options (CAP or no CAP).

idge Expansion Module with Base Module

Configuration (next to Base with 24 drive slots)

CEM (expanded left)
CEM with optional CAP (left)

CEM (expanded right)
CEM with optional CAP (right)

Dimensions Measurement

Height 197 cm (77.625 in.) to

200 cm (78.63 in.) fully adjusted

Width 76.76 cm (30.22 in.)

84.12 cm (33.12 in.) with cover

Depth 77.47 cm (30.5 in.)

Weight Frame only: 175 kg (385 lb)

Side covers
Side clearance

Service clearance 

1

Cooling clearance: 5 cm (2 in.)

2

Install: 91 cm (36 in.)

None required

(Front and Rear)

Base Module | CEM

1. When installing additional modules, the covers are removed from existing modules and replaced on the ends
of the last module in the string.

2. Required to install or remove the sides covers; they swing out and lift off of brackets.

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Modular Design

Parking Expansion Module

FIGURE 1-7 is the Parking Expansion Module (PEM). This module is the same as a

cartridge expansion module except with 6 columns of arrays (3 on the front wall and
3

on the rear wall) that are inaccessible. This allows the library to park a defective

robot without blocking access to cartridges for the other operational robot.

Notes:

1. Parking expansion modules must be installed as the last module in the string; on 

both right- and left-sides. This allows a defective robot to be parked out of the way
of the operational robot, allowing operations to continue.

2. A PEM is a converted CEM. Conversion is done by changing an internal module ID
label that is shipped with the redundant TallBot feature.

3. The arrays do not need to be removed; this allows the customer to restore this
module to a CEM; however, any data cartridges in those arrays will be

4. Customers can order an optional CAP with a left expansion module; however, a
CAP on the right PEM is inaccessible.

FIGURE 1-7 Parking Expansion Module with Base Module

inaccessible.

PEM Next module (CEM/DEM/Base)

Parking Cartridge 

Area Slots

Configuration

PEM (expanded left) 308 slots
PEM (expanded right) 312 slots
620 slots total

Always installed in pairs for redundant robotics.

Dimensions

1

Measurement

Height: 197 cm (77.625 in.) to

200 cm (78.63 in.) fully adjusted

Width: 76.76 cm (30.22 in.)

84.12 cm (33.12 in.) with cover

Depth: 77.47 cm (30.5 in.)

Weight: Frame only: 103.4 kg (277 lb)

Side covers:
Side clearance:

2

Cooling clearance: 5 cm (2 in.)

3

Install: 91 cm (36 in.)

Service clearance: None

Notes:

1. The dimensions of the PEM are the same as the cartridge expansion module.

2. When installing additional modules, the covers are removed from existing modules and replaced on the ends of
the last module in the string. PEMs must be the last modules in the string.

3. Required to install or remove the sides covers; they swing out and lift off of brackets.

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Access Expansion Module

FIGURE 1-8 shows the optional Access Expansion Module (AEM), which provides:

■ Bulk loading and unloading of up to 234 cartridges at a time per module.

■ Non-disruptive robot maintenance through the use of a safety door (or “garage”

door), which sections off a defective robot from the other library modules.

A service representative can safely access the disabled robot through the AEM access
door while the library remains online. If redundant robots are installed, the library
can continue normal operations through the remaining functional robot.

The library can have either one or two AEMs.

1. With one AEM, installed on either end of the string (recommend the left side*), the
library supports bulk load and unload features only.

* Note: Installing the AEM on the left side gains an additional 104 cartridge slots
from the previous module.

2. With two AEMs, one installed on each end of the library string, the library supports
both bulk load/unload, and the non-disruptive, redundant, robotic features.

Note – AEMs and PEMs cannot be installed in the same library.

FIGURE 1-8 Access Expansion Module—Front View

Modular Design

Configurations

Expanded left 234 slots

Plus 104 slots from the
previous module

Expanded right 234 slots

Single AEM = Bulk load capabilities only
Dual AEMs = Bulk load and redundant robotics feature.

Dimensions Measurement

Height: 197 cm (77.625 in.) to

200 cm (78.63 in.) fully adjusted

Width: 91.5 cm (36.0 in.) without covers 

99 cm (39 in.) with covers

Depth: 77.47 cm (30.5 in.)

Weight: Frame only: 204.2 kg (450 lb)

Side covers
Side clearance

Notes:

1. When installing additional modules, the covers are removed from
existing modules and replaced on the ends of the last module in
the string.

2. Required to install or remove the sides covers; they swing out and
lift off of brackets.

1

Cooling clearance: 5 cm (2 in.)

2

Install: 91 cm (36 in.)

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Addressing

Addressing

The modules of the library consist of walls, columns, and rows that house cartridges,
tape drives, cartridge access ports, and robotic units.

The SL3000 uses five parameters separated by comma's to indicate locations or

esses in the library. These parameters are < L, R, C, S, W >, which is:

addr

■ Library (L) = Library number

■ Rail (R) = Rail

■ Column (C) = Horizontal location in the library

■ Side (S) = Walls

■ Row (W) = Vertical location in the library

Library and Rail

The library and rail parameters do not apply to this library and are constants. 
These parameters will always be 1 (one).

Columns

There are two types of columns that provide the

horizontal locations for components;

such as data cartridges, tape drives, and cartridge access ports:

■ Positive numbered are to the right of the centerline*

■ Negative numbered are to the left of the centerline*

Note – Ce

nterline* is the left-edge of the Base module.

Columns are numbered from left to right; tape drive arrays have 4 columns per

dule; media or data cartridge arrays have 6 columns per module.

mo

Side

There are two types of walls in the SL3000 library:

■ Front wall parameter is 1

■ Rear wall parameter is 2

Rows

Rows provide the
down from 1 (top) to 52 (bottom).

See Appendix A, “Addressing” for specifics about the various addressing schemes
used with the SL3000 Library.

vertical locations for components and are numbered from the top

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Physical Capacities

Physical Capacities

The SL3000 is scalable, with physical storage capacities from 200 to 5,925 storage slots.

TABLE 1-1 on page 12 provides detailed physical capacities for each module type.

To calculate the total accessible physical storage slots for a configuration, start with the
standard configuration slot count, outlined with a heavy border, and then make the
appropriate adjustments for options and positioning.

Following are some examples:

■ Base Module with operator’s panel, a module installed on the right, and three total

drive arrays:

320 + 0 + 13 – 55 – 60 = 218

■ DEM, a module installed on the left, window arrays, a CAP, and four drive arrays:

410 + 88 + 23 – 77 – 66 – 72 – 78 = 228

■ CEM installed to the left of CenterLine, a module installed on the left, and a CAP:

516 + 104 – 78 = 542

■ PEMs (always installed in pairs), one with a CAP, one without:

308 + 312 – 78 = 542

■ AEMs are considered CAPs and do not include any capacity for the library.

To calculate the final accessible storage capacity, select the slot counts for each module,
then add them together to reach the total slot count for the library with the
configuration selected.

In addition, the SL3000 features Capacity on Demand. This feature allows you to:

■ Pay for only the capacity you actually use, then

■ Expand capacity—with minimal disruption—when you need it.

See “Capacity on Demand” on page 160 for details about installing and managing
library storage capacity.

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Physical Capacities

TABLE 1-1 Accessible Physical Slot Count Per Module

Standalone

or

Adjacent Module

Installed on the:

Position-

Module Options Right Left Total Count

Independent

Base Module

Standard (with viewing window),
standal

one

320

+13 +88

With operator’s panel +0

With window storage arrays +23

With second drive array -55 -66

With third drive array -60 -72

Drive Expansion Module (DEM)

Standard (with viewing window

— 410 +88

and no CAP)

With window storage arrays — +23

With CAP — -77

With second drive array — -55 -66

With third drive array — -60 -72

With fourth drive array — -65 -78

Cartridge Expansion Module (CEM)

Standard (no CAP), to the left of
C

enterLine

Standard (no CAP), to the right of
C

enterLine

516 +0 +104

620 +0 +0

With CAP -78

Parking Expansion Module (PEM)

Standard (no CAP), to the left of
C

enterLine

Standard (no CAP), to the right of

enterLine

C

— 308

— 312

With CAP — -78

Access Expansion Modu

le (AEM)

Standard to the left of CenterLine — 0 +104

Standard to the right of CenterLine — 0

Total accessible storage slot count

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Power Options

Power Options

SL3000 libraries require that the customer select one of the following, single phase,
AC

power options for the Base and Drive Expansion modules, these are:

■ 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, at 20 Amps 

(range: 100–127 VAC, 47–63 Hz, 16 Amps) 
limited support for T9840 and T10000 drives; no redundant TallBot support

■ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, at 30 Amps 

(range: 200–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz, 24 Amps)—full featured

AC Power Configurations

SL3000 libraries have two power configurations:

■ N+1, offering DC power redundancy only.

■ 2N, offering both AC and DC power redundancy.

Power Redundancy

The SL3000 provides full redundancy for tape drives, robotics units, and electronics.
The following redundancy options are available:

■ N+1—One AC PDU, with one extra DC power supply for DC power redundancy.

This is the standard power configuration for the SL3000. This configuration requires
at least a 20

■ 2N—Two PDUs for AC redundancy; each PDU has a set of DC power supplies

(N

DC power supplies). This configuration requires a second, separate customer

Amp circuit breaker at the customer’s branch service panel.

power source.

■ 2N+1—Two PDUs for AC redundancy; each PDU has extra DC power supplies for

N+1 redundancy for each PDU. The second PDU does not have N+1 for the TallBot.

N+1 Power Configuration—Standard

N+1 is the standard power configuration for the libraries and contains one system
power distribution unit (PDU).

Note – The N+1 power configuration offers DC power redundancy only.

The N+1 system PDU connects to the customer’s branch circuit and requires at least a
20 Amp circuit breaker at the customer’s branch service panel.

2N Power Configuration—Optional

The optional 2N power configuration contains two system power distribution units
(PDU_1 and PDU_2) and requires a second—separate—customer power source.

Note – The 2N power configuration offers both AC and DC power redundancy.

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Power Options

AC Power Cables

TABLE 1-2 lists the cables available from StorageTek or qualified electricians, which

must be or

Keep in mind that you must order:

■ N+1: One power cord for each, the Base module and DEM if installed.

■ 2N: Two power cords for each, the Base module and DEM if installed.

dered for the appropriate power configuration.

TABLE 1-2 P

Power Source Description

120 VAC/ 20A US / Japan 20 A L5-20P L5-20R

240 VAC / 30A US 30 A L6-30P L6-30R

240 VAC / 30A International 30 A 330P6W L6-30R

ower Cable Part Numbers and Descriptions

Circuit

Breaker

Connector Type

Wall Library Item X-Option

Robotic DC Power Configurations

Each Base module ships with two 1200 Watt—load sharing—DC power supplies for the
robotic units; the location of these supplies determines if it is an N+1 or 2N
configuration.

See FIGURE 1-3 on page 4 for the location of these power supp
Base Module).

Electronic Control Module DC Power Configurations

Power Cord

Length/Type

3.7 m (12 ft)
12 AWG

3.7 m (12 ft)
12

AWG

4 m (13 ft)

HAR

Part Numbers

419813801

419813701

419813601

XSL3000-

PC20110-Z

XSL3000-

PC30220-Z

XSL3000-

0220Z

IPC3

lies (on the top of the

Dual 200 Watt cPCI power supplies distribute power to the electronics control module,
which are located below the HBT card, supporting either an N+1 or 2N configuration.

■ For an N+1 configuration, two cPCI power supplies are installed on the left.

■ For a 2N configuration, one cPCI power supply is installed on each side.

■ For a 2N+1 configuration, two cPCI power supplies are installed on each side.

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Power Options

Single Drive Type DC Power Configurations

This library uses 1200 Watt—load sharing—DC power supplies (DCPS) for distribution
of +48 VDC power for the tape drives acr

oss a power grid.

Each Base module and DEM ship with two (2
number of tape drives ordered, additional power supplies may be required. 
To determine the number of supplies required, you must determine:

■ Power configuration (120 VAC or 240 VAC)

■ Tape drive type (T10000, T9840, or LTO)

■ Number of drives

See TA BLE 1-3 on page 15 to help determine the number of supplies

■ This table shows only the installation of a single drive type.

■ See Mixed Drive Types on page 16 when mixing tape drives in the same module.

TABLE 1-3 T

Module
Ty

pe

ape Drive DC Power Supply Requirements

PDU

Typ e

Base 120 VAC

DEM 120 VAC

) DC power supplies. Depending on the

required.

Maximum Number of Drive Types Power Configuration

N+1 & 2N

T10000 T9840 LTO N+1 2N

Total

1 – 8 1 – 7 1 – 16 1 + 1 = 2 1 + 1 = 2 2 + 2 = 4

9 – 13 8 – 12 17 – 24 2 + 1 = 3 2 + 2 = 4

3 + 3 = 6

1 – 8 1 – 7 1 – 16 1 + 1 = 2 1 + 1 = 2 2 + 2 = 4

9 – 16 8 – 14 17 – 32 2 + 1 = 3 2 + 2 = 4 3 + 3 = 6

Base 240 VAC

DEM 240 VAC

Note: The bas

e and drive expansion modules each come with 2 DC power supplies as standard.

1 – 12 1 – 1 1 – 24 1 + 1 = 2 1 + 1 = 2 2 + 2 = 4

13 – 24

12 – 22 N/A 2 + 1 = 3 2 + 2 = 4 3 + 3 = 6

N/A 23 – 24 N/A 3 + 1 = 4 3 + 3 = 6 4 + 4 = 8

1 – 12 1 – 11 1 – 25 1 + 1 = 2 1 + 1 = 2 2 + 2 = 4

13 – 24 12 – 22 26 – 32 2 + 1 = 3 2 + 2 = 4 3 + 3 = 6

25 – 32 23 – 32 N/A 3 + 1 = 4 3 + 3 = 6 4 + 4 = 8

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Power Options

Mixed Drive Type DC Power Configurations

When mixing tape drive types in a library, you need to calculate the total
Wat t consumption for the selected

1. Determine the number of tape drives for each drive type.

drives. To do this:

2. Multiply that by the Watts per

drive for each drive type TABLE 1-4.

3. Add the total Watts for all drive types.

4. Use TA BLE 1-5 to compare Watts to PDU type.

5. Use TA BLE 1-6 to determine the number of DC power supplies needed.

TABLE 1-4 Wa tts P er Dr i ve

Watts Used by

Drive Type

Each Drive

T9840 123.9 7 11

T10000 115.2 8 12

LTO 56.9 16 25

Drives supported by a Power Supply

120 VAC 240 VAC

TABLE 1-5 Available Watts Per Module

Watt Limitation per Supply

120 VAC 240 VAC

Module Type PDU Type

120 VAC 1553 951 W 1426 W

Base

240 VAC 3234

120 VAC 1868

DEM

240 VAC 4313

Watts Available for

Tape Drives

TABLE 1-6 DC Power Supplies Per Module

Power Configuration

PDU Type Total Watts

1 - 951 1 + 1 = 2 1 + 1 = 2 2 + 2 = 4

120 VAC

952 - 1,868 2 + 1 = 3 2 + 2 = 4 3 + 3 = 6

1 - 1,426 1 + 1 = 2 1 + 1 = 2 2 + 2 = 4

240 VAC

1,427 - 2,852 2 + 1 = 3 2 + 2 = 4 3 + 3 = 6

2,853 - 4,278 3 + 1 = 4 3 + 3 = 6 4 + 4 = 8

Add for

T

otal Watts
Per Type

Drive
Typ e

# of

Drives

Multiplied By

Watts

TABLE 1-4)

(

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N+1 2N N+1 & 2N Total

Power Configuration

Total Wa t t s

TABLE 1-6)

(

Option

(N

+1 or 2N)

PDU Type

TABLE 1-5)

(

DCPS

(TABLE 1-6)

TABLE 1-7 provides an example about how to calculate mixed drive types in both the

Base module and drive e

TABLE 1-7 Mixed

Power Options

xpansion module:

Drive Type Power Configuration—Calculation Example

Add for

# of

Drive Type

T10000 6 115.2 691.2 N+1 120 VAC not

T9840 6 123.9 743.4

Base

LTO 8 56.9 455.2 1889.8 N+1 240 VAC 2 + 1 = 3

T10000 4 115.2 460.8 N+1 120 VAC 2 + 1 = 3

T9840 4 123.9 495.6 1184 2N 120 VAC 2 + 2 = 4

DEM

LTO 4 56.9 227.6 N+1 240 VAC 2 + 1 = 3

Driv

Multiplied By

TABLE 1-4)

es

(

To

tal Watts

Per Type

Tot a l W a t t s

TABLE 1-6)

(

Option

Power Configuration

PDU Type

(TABLE 1-5)

2N 120 VAC supported

2N 240 VAC 2 + 2 = 4

2N 240 VAC 2 + 2 = 4

(TABLE 1-6)

Notice in the above example, the:

■ Base module requires a 240 VAC PDU with either an N+1 or 2N power option.

■ DEM requires either a 120 VAC or 240 VAC PDU with either an N+1 or 2N option.

■ Remember, you cannot mix 120 VAC with 240 VAC PDUs within the library.

What you need to order:

Minus 2 (-2)Additional

Module PDU Type Option DC Redundancy

DCPS

DC

PS

120 VAC

Base

240 VAC

120 VAC

DEM

240 VAC

N+1

2N

N+1 2 + 1 = 3 1 1

2N 2 + 2 = 4 2 2

N+1 2 + 1 = 3 1 1

2N 2 + 2 = 4 2 2

N+1 2 + 1 = 3 1 1

2N 2 + 2 = 4 2 2

Remember, two DC power supplies are shipped standard for the tape drives, robotics,
and electronics control module in the Base module.

Two DC power supplies are shipped standar

d for the tape drives in the drive

expansion module.

You only need to order additio

nal DC power supplies to support the type and number

of tape drives for the selected configuration.

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Electronics Control Module

Electronics Control Module

All of the electronics, control, and host connectivity is located in the electronics control
module (ECM). The ECM is located in the rear of the Base module.

FIGURE 1-9 Electr

onics Control Module

HBCR Card

1. RS-232 serial port (reserved)

2. RS-232 serial port, CSE connection 
(Command Line Interface—not customer accessible)

3. Port 2B—Primary Port—Ethernet 10/100 Base-T

HBT Card

7. RS-232 serial port (reserved)

8. RS-232 serial port, CSE connection 
(Command Line Interface—not customer accessible)

9. RSVD port—Ethernet 10/100 Base-T (reserved)

4. Port 2A—Dual TCP/IP—Ethernet 10/100 Base-T

5. Port 1B—Ethernet 10/100 Base-T (reserved)

6. Port 1A—Ethernet 10/100 Base-T (reserved) 

HBCR LEDs HBT LEDs

■ Active = Always lit during operation

■ Standby = Inactive

■ Fault = Indicates the controller detected a fault

■ Eject OK = Inactive

Notes:

■ The ECM also ships with an optional MPU2 or PUA card for Fibre Channel interface connections.

■ This card is not shown, but is installed below the HBCR card.

■ An HBCR library controller is included with the SL3000. 

■ Active = Always lit during operation

■ Standby = Inactive

■ Fault = Indicates the controller detected a fault

■ Eject OK = Inactive

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Robotic Units

Robotic Units

FIGURE 1-10 TallBot

Height 182 cm (71.6 in.)

Width 30 cm (11.84 in.)

Depth 39 cm (15.36 in.)

Wei gh t 8.6 kg (19 lb)

The robotic unit in an SL3000 library is called a TallBot. Each
library can have either one (standard) or two (redundant)
TallBots called “Dual Bots” or Dual Robotics.”

TallBots are responsible for the movement and cataloging—or

auditing—of cartridges throughout the library.

TallBots are driven along two extrusions
rear wall of the library; one rail at the top and one rail attached
to the floor. Each module contains pre-installed, segmented
extrusions.

Two copper strips are inserted into the top extr
provide both a power and a signal path for TallBot operation.

■ Power comes from +48 VDC, 1200 Watt, load sharing supplies.

■ Signals are received and transmitted between the TallBots and the

library controller (HBCR card).

■ A Rail Power Enable module is installed as a safety circuit for rail

power.

Gears on the TallBot motors mesh with molded plastic tracks
that are installed within the extrusions.

Handling of the cartridges by the TallBots include:

■ Retrieving cartridges—GET operation—from the CAP or slot

■ Inserting cartridge—PUT operation—into a CAP or slot

■ GETs and PUTs of cartridges to and from wall slots

■ Mounts and dismounts of cartridges to and from tape drives

TallBots contain a bar-code scanner that:

■ Reads the configuration blocks in each module during library

initialization

■ Targets on cartridge storage/CAP slots and tape drives 

Targets are shaped |\| similar to an “N”.

■ Identifies volume serial numbers (VOLSERs) of cartridges

during CAP entries and Audits.

VOLSERs are read during audits and CAP entries only. After
that, cartridges are assigned locations within the library—slots.

During GET operations, the library uses the slot locations of the

rtridges to complete the required task.

ca
Redundant TallBot—Dual Bot operation of

■ Increases the speed for robotic operations

■ Backs up robotic operation in case one should fail

This option requires 200—240 V

AC, 2N power and parking

expansion modules or the access expansion modules at each end
of the library. A defective TallBot will take itself offline and
moves or is pushed into one of these modules, allowing the
library to continue operations with one TallBot until time can be
scheduled to replace the defective TallBot.

—called rails—on the

usion that

fers an option that:

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Cartridge Access Ports

1 2 1 2

3

Cartridge Access Ports

The cartridge access port—CAP—is a vertically-mounted, rotating cylinder with two
removable 13-slot magazines (26 slots total).

■ The Base module comes with a CAP as a standard feature.

■ Drive and Cartridge expansion modules have an optional feature to contain a CAP

for a maximum of up to 10 standard (rotational) CAPs per SL3000 library.

Note – A

CAP in the right-side Parking Expansion Module is not accessible and

should be unplugged.

Each CAP comes with a small keypad including indicators and a us
operate that specific CAP.

FIGURE 1-11 Car

er interface to

tridge Access Port and Key Pad

1. Cartridge access ports (rotational CAPs)

2. Blank covers. When a CAP is not ins
This can always be upgraded in the future to include a CAP.

3. Keypad and indicator us

er interface.

Best Practices:

■ If partitioning, the recommendation is to install enough CAPs to provide at least one

CAP for each partition. This allows each partition to contain its own, dedicated CAP.

■ CAP control is split down the centerline. Make sure there is a left- and right-side

CAP to support the library. If a CAP encounters a failure, all CAPs following that
one will be unusable until the defective CAP is serviced. For this reason, the
recommendation is to install CAPs in a balanced fashion around the centerline.

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talled, a blank cover is installed. 

Cartridge Access Ports

Bulk Load CAPs

Bulk Load Cartridge Access Ports

The Access Expansion Modules have the ability for the customer to add cartridges in
bulk, up to 234 cartridges on each side,

without disrupting library operations. 

FIGURE 1-12 Bul

Best Practices:

When entering and ejecting cartridges in smaller quantities, use the smaller rotational
CAPs to complete the job. These CAPs are easier to use and take less time to audit than
the larger AEM bulk load CAPs.

k Load CAPs—Access Expansion Modules

Although, operation of the cartridge acces

s port does not directly affect the

performance of the library, here are some guidelines that can help with the operation:

■ Whenever possible, enter cartridges through the cartridge access ports.

■ When planning the workloads, place applications that require significant enters and

ejects adjacent to the CAP magazines.

Tip: 

Place labels outside on the library wall indicating

which CAP and which magazine gets

what type of cartridge. See “CAP Labels” on page 22.

■ Insert cartridges with the correct orientation:

■ Fully seated and laying flat within the slots

■ Parallel to the floor

■ Hub-side down

■ Barcode label pointing out and below the readable characters.

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Cartridge Access Ports

CAP Labels

FIGURE 1-13 Cartridge Access Port Labels

Labels are provided for the customer to identify the
cartridge access ports. These labels include:

■ Left (L) and Right (R) SCSI labels

■ Sequential numbered labels for HLI

■ Create your own labels, which allows the customer to

write on the label to identify the CAPs as they want

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Cooling

Cooling

Cooling within the SL3000 is divided into three areas:

■ Library (Electronics control module)

■ Tape d riv e s

■ DC power supplies

Library Electronics Control Module

There are two (2) fans located to the right of the electronics control module that
provide cooling for the electronics in the library. Air is drawn from the sides of the
library and flows through the fans to the rear of the library.

■ These fans are monitored by the HBCR card for proper operation.

■ An amber Fault indicator is on the fan assembly to indicate a failure.

While there are two (2) dedicated fans, one (1) fan is sufficient to provide adequate
cooling for the library and the electronics. Nevertheless, since the fans can be replaced
without interfering with library operations, it is best to replace a defective fan when it
is detected.

Tape D rives

Each tape drive tray contains a fan for drive cooling. Power for the fans is supplied
through the tape drive’s power converter card. Air is drawn from the front of the drive
and flows through the fan to the rear of the drive/library.

DC Power Supplies

Each 1200 Watt DC power supply contains a fan that pulls air from the library, through
the rear of the supply, and out the rear of the library.

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Tape Drives

Tape Drives

TABLE 1-8 lists the supported tape drives, interfaces, and media types for the

SL3000 library.

TABLE 1-8 Suppo

Vendor Drive Type

StorageTek T9840C

HP

rted Tape Drives

T9840D*
*Encryption feature

T10000A*
T10000B*
*Encryption feature

LTO 3
LTO 4*
LTO 5*

2

Interface Type3 Media

Fibre Channel
FICON

9840
Vol Sa fe ca pa bl e

ESCON

2 Gb/4 Gb 
Fibre Channel

T10000 Standard,
Sport, and VolSafe

FICON

LTO 3 , LTO4, an d LTO 5

Fibre Channel

WORM (L
LTO 2 ( read-on l y )

T)

*Encryption feature

IBM

LTO 3
LTO 4*
LTO 5*

Fibre Channel

LTO 3 , LTO4, an d LTO 5
WORM (LT)
LTO 2 ( read-on l y )

*Encryption feature

Notes:

1. StorageTek T9940 tape drives are not suppor

ted.

2. The Quantum SDLT 600 and DLT-S4 tape drives are not supported.

3. The parallel version of the small computer system i

nterface (SCSI) is not a supported connection.

4. LTO 2 media is supported for backward compatibility of LTO products (data migration).

4

4

Plus future releases of the above tape dri

See Appendix C, “Tape Drives and Media” for more information.

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ve technologies, media, and interfaces

Tape Drives

Drive Tray

A single universal drive tray accommodates the different tape drives and interfaces.

The targeting system is the same as the other StorageTek SL-series libraries 
(SL500 and SL8500); therefore, the tape drive automation bezels ar

e identical.

The drive trays, however

Instead of a single layer tray, the S

■ Power supply and connections are on the top, and the

■ Tape drive is under the power supply.

FIGURE 1-14 SL3000

Tape Drive Trays

Measurements:

■ Height: 16.5 cm (6.5 in.)

■ Width: 16.5 cm (6.5 in.)

■ Depth: 49.5 cm (19.5 in.)

, are different.

L3000 drive trays have two layers:

Each tray slides into a drive bay located w

A drive array can be removed to expand the cartridge capacity, or installed to increase

drive capacity.

tape

Internal power supply cards and cabling are unique depending on the drive-type and
interface within the

Cabling to the drive itself is at the rear of th
through the strain relief system. Cabling access is allowed for both under-floor and
ceiling routed cables.

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ithin an 8-drive array.

drive tray.

e drive tray and library, then routed

Interfaces

Interfaces

SL3000 libraries support several types of interfaces for a variety of uses and platforms:

■ Host connectivity and library management

■ Service

■ Monitoring

Host Connectivity

There are two types of host connections to the library:

■ Small computer system interface (SCSI)

■ Ethernet (TCP/IP) using 10/100 Base-T and CAT-5 cables.

Important: 
When implementing a new library into a network
customer, system and network administrators, and StorageTek representatives work
closely together to define the configuration and connection.

2

over a physical Fibre Channel interface, or

, it is strongly recommended that the

The design of the SL3000 library allows connection to either

Fibre Channel or Ethernet
environments. This design allows for several combinations of a host interface in both
partitioned and non-partitioned configurations.

■ In a non-partitioned configuration, the library can use only one (1) interface

type—either Fibre Channel or Ethernet (a second Ethernet connection can be used to
access StorageTek Library Console)

■ In a partitioned configuration, the library can use both interface types.

The library may have only SCSI partitions, only Ethernet partitions, or a
combination of both—u

Addressing between these two h

■ Ethernet hosts use a host library interface -panel, row, column (HLI-PRC)

p to a total of

ost connections varies:

eight (8) partitions.

numbering scheme.

■ SCSI hosts expect a sequential element numbering scheme with each element type

(slots, tape drives, and CAPs) given its own sequential range.

SCSI Media Changer-3 (SMC-3) is su

pported.

SCSI

The SL3000 library uses the small computer system interface (SCSI) protocol and
command set over a physical Fibre Channel (FC-SCSI) connection.

There are two optional Fibre Channel cards that provide connection to the library:

■ MPU2 = Single port connection (older availability)

■ PUA = Dual port connection (newer model containing two ports)

2. SCSI protocol and command set over a physical Fibre Channel interface.

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Interfaces

Note – The StorageTek implementation of Fibre Channel conforms to:

■ American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and

■ National Committee for Information Technology Standards (NCITS)

Supported topologies include:

Switched Fabric: This topology is recommended for the library.

A switched fabric provides dynamic inter-connections between nodes and multiple,
simultaneous Fibre Channel connections for the network. If the library is connected
to a Fibre Channel switch or fabric-capable host, it configures itself as a switched
topology and can support up to 16 million ports logged into the fabric.

Arbitrated Loop: While the library supports the arbitrated loop topology, this connection
scheme is not recommended for new or future implementations. StorageTek does not
recommend the arbitrated loop connection by setting Hard ALPAs (Arbitrated Loop Physical
Addresses).

Arbitrated Loops provide multiple connections for devices that share a single loop
and allows only point-to-point connections between an initiator and target during
communications. An arbitrated loop can connect only up to 126 ports.

Refer to the SL3000 Interface Reference Manual PN 31619520x for more information. This
manual contains information about the small computer system interface command set
plus information about Fibre Channel operations, command implementations,
topologies, cables, and connectors.

TCP/IP

The library can also use TCP/IP protocol over an Ethernet physical interface, 
(CAT-5, Ethernet, 10/100 BaseT cable) to manage and communicate with the host and
library management applications. To connect to and communicate with the library, this
interface enables both:

■ Open system platforms with ACSLS

■ Enterprise-level mainframes with HSC /VSM

The library controller (HBCR card) is responsible for coordinating all component
operations within the library and providing the interface connection with the host.

Connections

There are two separate Ethernet connections on the HBCR card for host to library
communications—Ports 2A and 2B.

■ Port 2A provides the Dual TCP/IP connection—this is an optional feature for SL3000

libraries. If not used for Dual TCP/IP, it can be used for connection to StorageTek
Library Console.

■ Port 2B provides the primary host connection—this is the standard connection for

SL3000 libraries.

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Interfaces

Both ports comply with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers standard–
IEEE 802.3–for Ethernet networks. Both ports are capable of auto-negotiating the:

■ Method of transmission

■ Half-duplex: Transmits data in just one direction at a time

■ Full-duplex: Transmits data in two directions simultaneously

■ Speed of the transmission

■ 10Base-T: 10 megabits per second (Mbps)

■ 100Base-T: 100 megabits per second (Mbps)

Network

■ Whenever possible, use a dedicated, private network for communication between

the library and host management software.

A private network connection using an Ethernet hub or switch is recommended for
m

aximum throughput and minimum resource contention.

■ If a shared network is required, these actions can help with the communication

between the host and the library:

■ Directly connect the library to a switch.

■ Place the library on its own subnet.

■ Use a managed switch that can: 

– Set priorities on ports to give the host and library higher priori
– Provide dedicated bandwidth between the host and the library.
– Create a VLAN between the host and the library.

■ Use a virtual private network (VPN) to insulate host to library traffic.

ty.

Service

The command line interface (CLI) is a library interface for service representatives only.
This interface allows these representatives to configure and diagnose the library.

Note – Customers are not allowed to access the CLI interface. Only trained and
qualified representatives or partne

rs can access the CLI.

There are two ways to access and use the CLI:

■ Serial Port Connection on the HBCR card (RS-232) and a HyperTerminal connection

to enter the commands.

■ Ethernet Port Connection (ports 1A, 2A, or 2B) on the HBCR card and use a secure

shell (PuTTY) to enter the commands.

Monitoring

There are several ways to monitor this library, using:

■ StorageTek Library Console (local and remote)

■ Web-launched Library Console

■ Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

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StorageTek Library Console

1

2

3 4 5

7

89

10

6

The StorageTek Library Console (SLConsole or Library Console) is a graphical user
interface that allows management of the library either locally from an operator panel
attached to the library or remotely running on a computer (PC) or Solaris workstation.

FIGURE 1-15 Library Console—Example Screen

Interfaces

1. Tools Menu

2. Help Menu

3. Title Bar

4. Function Tabs

5. Options Bar

6. Display Area

7. Library Health Indicator

8. UserID

9. Communications Health Indicator

10.Device Tree

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Interfaces

Web-launched Library Console

The Web-launched library console—also called the SLConsole—is a standard feature of
the SL3000 library and is included on a CD shipped with each library. Installing the
software on this CD enables the SLConsole to be installed on a centralized Web server.
Individual clients can then use a supported Web browser to download the console.
Using the SLConsole allows customers to connect to any SL3000 library for which they
have a valid user ID.

The Web-launched SLConsole is delivered to clie

nts as a Java Web Start process, which

executes outside the browser.

Security Considerations

The Web-launched SLConsole software is digitally signed, which guarantees that it has
been issued by Sun Microsystem, Inc. and has not been altered or corrupted since it
was created. As a Java Web Start process, the SLConsole includes the security features
provided by the Java 2 platform.

The customer is responsible for implementing all appropriate additional security

ms, including firewalls and user access.

syste

Client Requirements

Customers can download the SLConsole to clients meeting the following requirements:

Platform

■ Solaris 9—SPARC

■ Solaris 10—SPARC

■ Windows 2003 Server—32-bit

■ Windows XP Client—32-bit

■ Windows Vista—32-bit

Browser

■ Mozilla Firefox, version 1.5 or higher

■ Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 5.5 or higher

■ Java 1.5 Plug-in (the browser will install this automatically if it is

not present already)

Other

■ Ethernet connection to the SL3000 library

■ Ethernet connection to the SLConsole server

Web-launched SLConsole Updates

Updates to the SLConsole only need to be installed on the centralized Web server.

Once the updates are installed on the server,
clients whenever the application is started on the client.

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they are downloaded automatically to all

Simple Network Management Protocol

Simple Network Management Protocol

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application layer protocol that
performs network management operations over an Ethernet connection using a User
Datagram Protocol (UDP/IP).

Occasionally, the library may encounter a condition that an administrator or operator
would want to know about, such as an open door that causes the library to stop. These
conditions—or alerts—are called SNMP traps.

The Simple Network Management Protocol allows:

■ Libraries to inform the systems administrator of potential problems.

■ Systems administrators to query the library for configuration, operation, and

statistical information.

The SL3000 library supports:

■ SNMPv2c of the simple network management protocol for machine status queries.

Note: with this version, any information transmitted is not secure.

■ SNMPv3 of the simple network management protocol is reserved for proprietary

information. Because this version supports encryption and stronger user
identification it is the preferred protocol for proprietary data.

This functionality requires the use of a Management Information Base (MIB) on the
controller card. The MIB contains information that specifically describe the library,
components, and configuration.
SNMP in a library setting.

FIGURE 1-16 SNMP Example

FIGURE 1-16 on page 31 illustrates one example of

Refer to the SL3000 SNMP Reference Guide PN 31619450x for more information.

This reference guide provides information about SNMP and the implementation on
StorageTek SL3000 modular libraries.

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Library Management Software

Library Management Software

Library management software applications control the library, manage the volume
database—location and attribute information—plus command activities such as
mounts, dismounts, enters, and ejects.

There are several software components depending on the platform, connection type,
and operating system that support the S
platforms.

L3000 for both mainframe and open system

Note – Th

e same library management software the customer currently has and is

familiar with can probably be upgraded to support the SL3000 library.

TABLE 1-9 lists the compatibility matrix for library management software.

TABLE

1-9 Library Software Compatibility Matrix

Product Required Version1 (or higher)

ACSLS

7.3 (Put0801 for AEM Support)

8.0 (supports ejects of less than 4

2 cartridges at one time)

ExHPDM 6.1 or 6.2

ExLM 6.0 or 6.2

ExPR 6.1 or 6.2

NCS

■ SMC

■ HSC (MVS and VM)

■ Lib Station

■ VTCS

VSM

■ VSM4e

■ VSM4

■ VSM5

6.1 or 6.2
Check for the latest PTF availability

6.1 or 6.2 (includes VTCS and VTSS)

and compatibility. 

VTL

■ VTL Plus

■ VTL-V

■ VTL-E

ELS* 7.0

* ELS = Enterprise Library Software—replacement for the NearLine Control Solution (NCS)

1

Make sure the latest PTFs and PUTs are installed.

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1.0 or 2.0

Library Management Software

Nearline Control Solution

StorageTek Nearline Control Solution (NCS) software provides library management
and connectivity with mainframe products such as MVS and VM.
This includes the following software applications (and mor

■ Storage Management Component (SMC)

■ Host Software Component (HSC)

■ Virtual Storage Manager (VSM)

Storage Management Component

Storage Management Component (SMC) is the interface between mainframe operating
systems and the StorageTek automated library control systems, such as HSC and
MVS/CSC. SMC’s primary functions are:

■ Influencing tape allocation according to hardware requirements and customer

policies to ensure that appropriate tape drives are selected.

■ Intercepting tape management, and operating system mount, dismount, and swap

messages and translating them in order to request the required tape hardware
functions from the appropriate NCS automated library control system.

■ Coordinating requests among multiple StorageTek automated libraries.

e not listed):

Note – SMC must r

eside on every MVS host that accesses the SL3000 library plus real
and virtual tape hardware. SMC may communicate with multiple automated libraries,
using cross address space facilities to communicate with applications running on the
same host, and TCP/IP to communicate with HSC systems executing on other hosts.

Host Software Component

The library incorporates the Host Software Component (HSC) to accomplish
automated mounting and dismounting of cartridges for library-attached tape drives.
HSC may be started on several partitions on the same or different mainframes where
all copies work together to fulfill the library control requirements of partitions with
connected instances of SMC.

When an SL3000 library is in a configuration with
version of the StorageTek Host Software Component (HSC) along with the Storage
Management Component to:

■ Influence allocations

■ Intercept mount and dismount messages

■ Receive requests from the interface and translates them into commands

HSC, SL3000 AEM CAP LINKLIBs are:

LINKLIB Updates

SOS610.SPRG1.EVT.I6673474.DR022709.LINKLIB

an MVS host, the host must run a

SOS620.SPRG1.EVT.I6673474.DR022709.LINKLIB

SES700.SPRG1.EVT.I6673474.DR022709.LINKLIB

Note – These LINKLIBs are not replacements for any current LINKLIBs. They need to
be added to the top of the STEPLIB chain in the HSC PROCs.

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Library Management Software

Virtual Storage Manager

VSM is a virtual tape system that optimizes the tape storage systems for mainframe
platforms.

VSM-type solutions consist of a server, disk storage, and front-end software, that
complement the physical tape and library products.

The server, disk, and software provide a buffer or cache between the operating systems
and the tape drives for storage in a library.

Hardware for a VSM solution consists of: Software for a VSM solution consists of:

Fault tolerant RAID 6+ disk array

Library and/or library storage modules (LSMs)

Real (physical) tape drives (RTDs) in a library

Virtual tape control system (VTCS) software
resides on the host operating system in the
same address space as HSC.

Multi-volume cartridges (MVCs)—physical cartridges HSC 6.1+ minimum

LibraryStation

LibraryStation provides a communications interface between HSC and one or more
open systems clients running on different hosts.

LibraryStation provides an operator command set that allows you to control operation
through the HSC operator console.

Extended High Performance Data Mover

Extended High Performance Data Mover (ExHPDM) is utility software that performs
high-speed backup and restore of data sets by interleaving very large block sizes on
high-speed, high-capacity tape devices.

ExHPDM achieves its speed by treating all data equally regardless of the type. Its only
function is to move data from disk to very fast tape and back again.

ExHPDM’s version of the best method to move data is to enable tape devices to move
data at their maximum available speed by:

■ Using 256 Kilobyte (KB) blocks or chunks of data

■ Interleaving the 256 KB blocks onto single or multiple tape volumes.

The ExHPDM software moves blocks of data in parallel from several concurrently
executing MVS application programs. The data from the application programs is
buffered into 256 KB tape block sizes in the application program’s address space and
the 256 KB blocks are interleaved onto single or multiple tape volumes.

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Library Management Software

Expert Library Manager

Expert Library Manager (ExLM) software manages the contents of library storage
modules (LSMs) and provides virtual tape management functions.

ExLM includes ExLM Explorer, a graphical user interface that you can use to configure
ExLM by creating configuration files instead of parameter files.

ExLM provides the following management services:

■ Maintain sufficient levels of scratch volumes by:

■ Distributing scratch volumes

■ Synchronizing the scratch status with the tape management system (TMS)

■ Ejecting scratch volumes that have been marked defective by the TMS.

■ Requesting additional scratch volumes on the Enter Report.

■ Maintain sufficient levels of free cells by:

■ Ejecting excess scratch volumes and less active data volumes.

■ Distributing free cells across LSMs within an ACS.

■ Maintain sufficient levels of cleaning cartridges.

ExLM runs as a batch job. You specify the job processing options by creating parameter
files with a text editor or by creating configuration files with the ExLM Explorer GUI.

Expert Performance Reporter

Expert Performance Reporter (ExPR) software collects performance data and generates
reports about status and performance. ExPR has both an MVS component and a PC
component.

■ ExPR MVS, which resides on an MVS host system, builds and maintains a database

of historical performance data that it collects from the library, from the MVS
operating system, and optionally from the site’s tape management system.

Tabular performance and exception reports are generated directly from this database
for display in the MVS environment. For ExPR MVS, all processes are controlled by
a batch task interface.

■ ExPR PC, which resides on one or more PCs, is a Windows application that manages

user-customized subsets of the mainframe database on the PC. Data that is
transferred from the mainframe database can be queried and displayed in graphical
or tabular performance, exception, and quick summary reports.

Data can also be ported to a Microsoft Excel-compatible spreadsheet and other
external applications for further processing.

Enterprise Library Software

Enterprise Library Software (ELS) incorporates NCS products, VTCS products, and
provides customers with a single, integrated software suite. This suite is designed to:

■ Provide the ability to enable tape libraries and virtual solutions, as well as

■ Pro-actively monitor and manage this environment on a continuous basis.

ELS 7.0 is the successor to NCS 6.2 and VTCS 6.2 and consolidates HSC, VTCS, ExPR,
ExLM, and ExHPDM. New functions include capacity planning and a management
reporting GUI.

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Library Management Software

Automated Cartridge System Library Software

FIGURE 1-17 on page 36 shows an example of an Automated Cartridge System Library

Software (ACSLS) configuration.

ACSLS is an open systems software package that manages library contents and

ontrols library hardware to mount and dismount cartridges on tape drives.

c

This application also provides library manageme
pooling, reports, and library control.

ACSLS Version 7.3 or greater is required for interfacing w

Note – A

FIGURE 1-17 ACSLS Exampl

nt services such as cartridge tracking,

ith the SL3000 library.

CSLS 7.3 requires PUT 0801 for AEM Support.

e

In this example, ACSLS is providing the Library Management Software.

When using ACSLS, this application is sold

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to support a certain number of slots.

Library Management Software

Independent Software Vendors

There are a variety of Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) that have tested their
applications and support connection to the SL3000; for example, some applications
include:

■ BakBone NetVault 7.4+

■ CA ArcServe 11.5+

■ HP Data Protector 5.5/6.0

■ Legato NetWorker 7.3/7.4

■ SAM FS 4.6

■ Tivoli Storage Manager 5.5.1

■ Ve ri ta s Ba ck u pE xe c 11 .0

■ Veritas Netbackup 6.0/6.5

Note – Not every application is l

On different platforms, such as:

■ HP, HP-UX

■ IBM AIX

■ Linux, both Red Hat and Suse

■ Microsoft Windows

■ Solaris

Note – Not every application is tested on eve

isted.

ry platform or platform version.

Check with a Marketing or Sales Representative, Application Vendor, and the

operability Tool at: https://extranet.stortek.com/interop/interop to make sure the

Inter
selected solution (platform, application, tape drives, network, etc.) is supported.

TABLE 1-10 A

Backup Application Solaris IBM AIX HP-UX

CSLS 7.3 Qualification Summary

Microsoft
Windo

ws

Linux

Red Hat SUSE

Legato NetWorker 7.3/7.4 Ye s Yes Ye s Ye s Ye s Yes

Tivoli Storage Manager 5.5.1 Yes Yes Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s

Symantec Netbackup 6.0/6.5 Ye s Yes Ye s Ye s Ye s TBD

CA ArcServe 11.5+ Yes Yes Ye s Ye s N/A N/A

HP Data Protector 5.5/6.0 Ye s N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A

BakBone NetVault 8.2+ Yes Yes Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s

SAM-FS 4.6 Ye s N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

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Standards of Conformance

Standards of Conformance

TABLE 1-11 lists the standards to which the SL3000 complies.

TABLE 1-11 Standar

Country Standard

U.S.A. Federal Communications Com

Japan Voluntary Control Council for Inter

European Union 
(CE mark)

Australia / 
New Zealand

Tai wa n Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) Law, 

Canada Canadian EMC Law ICES-003

Korea Korean EMC Law

Emissions European Union Test Requirements

HF Radiated EN55022 Class A

HF Conducted EN55022 Class A

Harmonic Current EN61000-3-2

Voltage Fluctuations

Flicker

and

d of Compliance

mission (FCC). Title 47, Part 15, Subpart B,

and as an Unintentional Radiators Class A

ference (VCCI), Class A (CISPR22)

Electromagnetic Compatibil
(including EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 and amendments)

EMC Framework AS/NZS 3548

Taiwan CNS13438

EN61000-3-3

ity Directive 89/336/EEC and 2004/108/EC

Directive Description

RoHS Reduction of Hazardous Substances

WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (e-waste)

Standard Description

EDS 3-3 AC Powerline

EDS 5-6 Product Safety Requirements

EDS 6-3 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Immunity

CP-7-1-2 Product Safety

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CHAPTER

2

Systems Assurance

This chapter contains information about the systems assurance process.

The system assurance process is the exchange of information among team members to
ensure that no aspects of the sale, order, installation, and implementation are
overlooked. This process promotes an error-free installation and contributes to the
overall customer satisfaction.

Systems assurance team members—the customer and StorageTek—ensure that all
aspects of the process are planned carefully and performed efficiently.

System Assurance Planning Meetings

The purpose of the system assurance planning meetings are to:

■ Introduce the customer to the SL3000 modular library

■ Explain the system assurance process and establish the team

■ Prepare for the installation and implementation

■ Schedule and track the entire process

TABLE 2-1 on page 40 provides a list of tasks to start with.

Make any adjustments or add more tasks as the team needs to ensure a quality process.

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System Assurance Planning Meetings

TABLE 2-1 System Assurance Checklist

Task Completed?

Introduce the team members to the customer. 
Complete the Team Member Contact sheets. 
Make additional copies as necessary.

Describe the SL3000 modular library, options, and features for the customer.
See Chapter 1, “Introduction” for information and topics.

Identify and define the customer’s requirements.

Comments:

Understand the customer’s expectations.

Comments:

Review the information in Chapter 3, “Site Planning”

Comments:

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

Review and complete the surveys in Chapter 4, “Customer Site Survey” 

Comments:

Identify any additional items the customer might need.

■ Library management software and additional hardware activation keys

■ Media—data and cleaning cartridges, labels, media services

■ Tape drives, drive tray conversions, encryption

■ Cables and network components

■ Service delivery platform (SDP)

Review the Order Work Sheets in Chapter 5, “Ordering”. 

Comments:

Determine the installation schedule:

Equipment arrival date:

Installation date:

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

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Customer Contact Sheet

Name:

Title:

Telephone Number:

FAX Number:

Cell Phone / Pager:

E-mail Address:

Name:

Title:

Telephone Number:

FAX Number:

Customer Contact Sheet

Cell Phone / Pager:

E-mail Address:

Name:

Title:

Telephone Number:

FAX Number:

Cell Phone / Pager:

E-mail Address:

Name:

Title:

Telephone Number:

FAX Number:

Cell Phone / Pager:

E-mail Address:

Note – Customer team members may include: IT professionals, systems and network

administrators, finance, security, and facility planners.

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StorageTek Member Contact Sheet

StorageTek Member Contact Sheet

Name:

Title:

Telephone Number:

FAX Number:

Cell Phone / Pager:

E-mail Address:

Name:

Title:

Telephone Number:

FAX Number:

Cell Phone / Pager:

E-mail Address:

Name:

Title:

Telephone Number:

FAX Number:

Cell Phone / Pager:

E-mail Address:

Name:

Title:

Telephone Number:

FAX Number:

Cell Phone / Pager:

E-mail Address:

Note – StorageTek Representatives may include: marketing, sales, and account

representatives, systems engineers (SEs), Professional Services (PS), installation
coordinators, and trained services personnel.

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CHAPTER

3

Site Planning

FIGURE 3-1 SL3000 Library—Front Door Open

This chapter consists of the following topics to assist in planning an installation.

■ Specifications:

■ “Metric Dimensions (frame measurements)” on page 44

■ “Standard Dimensions (frame measurements)” on page 45

■ “Service Clearances” on page 48

■ “Floor Loading” on page 50

■ “Fire Suppression Planning” on page 51

■ “Environmental Requirements” on page 52

■ “Power Consumption” on page 54

■ “Installation Considerations” on page 56

■ “Installation Time and Personnel” on page 56

■ “Customer ’s Floor” on page 59

■ “Cable Routing” on page 60

■ “Seismic or Earthquake Ratings” on page 61

■ “Obtaining a Password” on page 67

■ “Installing the Library Console Software” on page 68

■ “SL3000 Configuration Work Sheet” on page 69

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Specifications

FIGURE 3-2 Metric Dimensions (frame measurements)

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FIGURE 3-3 Standard Dimensions (frame measurements)

Specifications

For individual specifications see:

■ “Base Module” on page 46 ■ “Service Clearances” on page 48

■ “Drive Expansion Module” on page 46 ■ “Floor Loading” on page 50

■ “Cartridge and Parking Expansion Modules” on page 47 ■ “Fire Suppression Planning” on page 51

■ “Access Expansion Module” on page 47 ■ “Pallets” on page 57

■ “Covers, Doors, and Service Clearances” on page 47 ■ “Customer’s Floor” on page 59

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Specifications

Base Module

TABLE 3-1 Base Module Specifications

Dimension Measurement

Height 196.7 cm (77.45 in.) on casters, to 

200.15 cm (78.8 in.), fully adjusted [adjustment = 3.43 cm (1.35 in.)]

Width 76.8 cm (30.23 in.) without covers* 

81.3 cm (32 in.) without side covers 

91.6 cm (36.03 in.) with end covers*

Depth (doors closed)
Depth (with service access)

Wei gh t

121.8 cm (47.95 in.)

248.8 cm (97.95 in.)

■ Frame only = 361 kg (796 lb)

■ Shipping weight = 411 kg (905 lb)

■ Installed, with:

■ 8 drives and media = 623 kg (1372 lb)

■ 16 drives and media = 661 kg (1457 lb)

■ 24 drives and media = 687 kg (1514 lb)

Side cover (end cap) 7.4 cm (2.9 in.) width and 18.5 kg (41 lb) per side

*Side Covers: Are shipped with the base module. As you add more modules, the side covers are removed from
this module and installed on the new module (either left, right, or both).

Drive Expansion Module

TABLE 3-2 Drive Expansion Module Specifications

Dimension Measurement

Height Same as base module

Width (module only) 76.8 cm (30.23 in.) without covers

158.1 cm (62.26 in.) without covers

168.3 cm (66.26 in.) with Base Module and end covers

Depth (doors closed)
Depth (with service access)

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121.8 cm (47.95 in.)

248.8 cm (97.95 in.)

■ Frame only, no CAP = 265 kg (584 lb)

■ Shipping (frame only, no CAP) 314 kg (693 lb)

■ Shipping (frame plus CAP) = 321 kg (708 lb)

■ Installed with:

■ 8 drives and media, no CAP = 540 kg (1190 lb)

■ 16 drives and media, no CAP = 596 kg (1314 lb)

■ 24 drives and media, no CAP = 647 kg (1426 lb)

■ 32 drives and media, no CAP = 709 kg (1564 lb)

■ 8 drives and media, with CAP = 582 kg (1284 lb)

■ 16 drives and media, with CAP = 621 kg (1369 lb)

■ 24 drives and media, with CAP = 660 kg (1456 lb)

■ 32 drives and media, with CAP = 723 kg (1594 lb)

Cartridge and Parking Expansion Modules

TABLE 3-3 Cartridge and Parking Expansion Module Specifications

Measurements

Specifications

Dimension

CEM PEM

Height Same as base module

Width 76.8 cm (30.22 in.) module only 

168.28 cm (66.25 in.) with Base Module and side covers

Depth 77.5 cm (30.5 in.) frame only

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■ Frame only 175 kg (385 lb)

■ Shipping = 213 kg (469 lb)

■ Installed, with media = 340 kg (749 lb)

Access Expansion Module

TABLE 3-4 Access Expansion Module Specifications

Dimension Measurement

Height Same as base module

Width 91.5 cm (36.0 in.) without covers

98.8 cm (38.9 in.) with one side cover

Depth 77.5 cm (30.5 in.)

Weight 204.2 kg (450 lb)

■ Frame only = 122.5 kg (270 lb)

■ Shipping = 213 kg (469 lb)

Covers, Doors, and Service Clearances

TABLE 3-5 Covers, Doors, and Service Clearance Specifications

Dimension Measurement

Height 190 cm (77.45 in.) frame on casters Adjustable by 3.5 cm (1.35 in.)

Door thickness Front: 1.9 cm (0.75 in.)

Rear: 4.5 cm (1.75 in.)

Door latches 2.53 cm (0.9 in.)

Important: The latch adds another 2.5 cm (1 in.) depending on the
module location and measurement use.

Service clearance

Front without AEM:
Front with AEM:
Rear:

Both doors open

Tot al :

Side cover (end cap) 7.4 cm (2.9 in.) width and 18.5 kg (41 lb) per side

*Side Covers: Are shipped with the Base Module. As you add more modules, the side covers are removed from
the Base Module and installed on the new module (either left, right, or both).

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46 cm (18 in.)
61 cm (24 in.)
81 cm (32 in.)
264 cm (104 in.)

Specifications

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Service Clearances

FIGURE 3-4 Service Clearances—Minimum and Recommended

Clearance:
Front—Use, Front door opening, CAP processing
Rear—Service, tape

drives, cabling

Sides—Cooling
Overall width
Overall length—(

Variable)

Minimum Measurements:

44.5 cm (17.51 in.), AEM 60 cm (23.5 in.)

80.3 cm (31.62 in.)
5 cm (2 in.)
122 cm (48 in.)
Variable by number of modules 
From: 91.5 cm (36 in.) To: 965.2 cm (380 in.)

Recommended Clearances:
Front: 61

cm (24 in.)

Rear: 81

cm (32 in.)

Side: 5 cm (2 in.) min

imum

Specifications

Clamps

Clamps

Side Clearance During Installation

The SL3000 requires only a 5 cm (2 in.) clearance on the sides of the library; however,
during the initial installation, 46 cm (18 in.) is required to install the end (side) covers.

FIGURE 3-5 End Cove

r Clearance

To tighten or loosen the end covers requires a
5/16-inch hex key wr

ench.

■ To remove the end covers: 

Swing the bottom of the end cover away
the library approximately 46 cm (18 in.).

■ To install: 

Place the cover on the brackets and swing it
into place.

from

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Floor Loading

FIGURE 3-6 Floor Loading—Load Pads

The customer’s floor must be capable of supporting 454 kg (1000 lb) per weight distribution pad.
This weight represents the modules, with components,

and cartridges.

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Specifications

Fire Suppression Planning

FIGURE 3-7 shows the accesses for fire suppression planning. The library does not ship with a fire suppression system,

although features have been incorporated into the library to allow for one. Professional Services offers systems which can be
installed on site.

FIGURE 3-7 Fire Suppression Ceiling Access (Viewed from the top of the library)

Details:

■ Openings = One per module that measure 5 cm (2 in.) diameter Note: Do not cut/alter the provided opening without contacting Professional Services.

■ Plates = Cover the openings and measure 7 cm (2.75 in.) square and 1 cm (0.48 in.) thick.

■ These plates are what contractors can use to drill in to for a custom fit of the nozzles.

■ Screws = Two T25 Torx screws

■ Nozzle protrusion into the library to clear robotic operation = 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the top of the library

Environmental Requirements

Environmental Requirements

Although the SL3000 library will function over a full list of environmental ranges as
specified below, optimal reliability is achieved if the environment is maintained between
the recommended ranges.

TABLE 3-6 Envir

Description Optimum Recommended Range Full Operating Range

Temperature

onmental Specifications

Operating
Non-operating

Relative Humidity

Operating
Non-operating

Wet bulb (operating) 25.6°C (78°F) maximum, non-condensing

Heat Output See “Power Consumption” on page 54 and 

Power Consumption

**Maximum loading includes 56 tape drives, 2 TallBots, and up to 10 CAPs.

Important: 
Although this equipment is de
20% to 80% humidity, industry best practices recommends computer rooms maintain
a relative humidity of 40% to 50% for best performance.

TABLE 3-7 Environmental Definitions

British thermal units (Btu) A measure of the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of

22°C (72°F) 20° – 25°C (68° – 77°F) +16° to 32°C (60° to +90°F) 

+4° to +32°C (+40° to +90°F)

45% 40% – 50% 20% to 80% (non-condensing)

20% to 80% (non-condensing)

“Calculating Power Consumption” on page 55 for details

signed to operate in environmental conditions of

one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit.
British thermal units are most commonly associated with power over a
unit of time—Btu per hour (Btu/hr).

Relative Humidity A measure of water vapor in the air.

Temperature The measurement of hot and cold to specific scales, such as Celsius

Watt A watt is a unit of power or the amount of energy per unit of time.

Wet bulb The difference in temperature between wet bulb (humidity) and dry

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(also called centigrade) and Fahrenheit.
The Celsius temperature scale uses 0° for the freezing point of water and
100° for the boiling point of water. The Fahrenheit temperature scale
uses 32° for the freezing point and 212° for the boiling point.

Often the term watt is used for expressing energy consumption as
kW (kilo-Watts).

bulb (temperature) provides a measure of atmospheric humidity.

Environmental Requirements

Airborne Contaminants

Control over contaminant levels in a computer room is an extremely important
consideration when evaluating an environment. The impact of contamination on
sensitive electronic hardware is well recognized, but the most harmful contaminants
are often overlooked because they are so small.

Library rail components, tape drives, and media are subject to damage from airborne
particulates (0.3 micr
adhere to the requirements of:

■ A Class 100,000 Clean Room

■ ISO 14644-1 Class 8 or 9 environment

ons and smaller). The operating environment should strive to

For more information refer to the Data Center Site Plannin

g Guide at:

http://dlc.sun.com/pdf/805-5863-13/805-5863-13.pdf

For example: 

Excessive concentrations of certain gasses can accelerate co
electronic components. Gaseous contaminants are a particular concern in a computer
room because of the sensitivity of the hardware.

TABLE 3-8 lists some recommendations

TABLE 3-8 Gas L

Chemical Name Formula ASHRAE OSHA (PEL) ACGIH NIOSH

Acetic Acid CH3COOH Not defined 10 ppm Not defined Not defined

Ammonia NH 3500 µg/m3 350 ppm 25 ppm Not defined

Chlorine Cl 2100 µg/m

Hydrogen Chloride HCl Not defined 5 ppm (c) Not defined Not defined

Hydrogen Sulfide H2S 50 µg/m3 320 ppm (c) 10 ppm 10 ppm

Ozone O3 235 µg/m3 30.1 ppm Not defined Not defined

Petrol-hydrocarbons C

Sulfur Dioxide SO

Sulfuric Acid H2SO4 Not defined 1 ppm Not defined 1 ppm (c)

imit Recommendations

Not defined 500 ppm 75 ppm 300 ppm

n Hn

80 µg/m3 35 ppm 2 ppm 0.5 ppm (c)

2

for gaseous limits.

3

31 ppm (c) Not defined 0.5 ppm (c)

rrosion and cause failure in

PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
ppm: Parts Per Million

3

: Micrograms Per Cubic Meter

µg/m
(c): ceiling

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Power Consumption

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Power Consumption

TAB LE 3-9 provides the power consumption (Watts), CO2 emission values, and Btu/hr for the SL3000 library.

TABLE 3-9 Power Consumption Quick Reference

Component

Qty

Idle Maximum Continuous

Watts

C02

Emissions

1

Btu/hr Watts

C02

Emissions

1

Btu/hr

Base Library

2

(required) 

Includes one ECM

3

, one robot4, and one CAP

1 179 3.668963 611.106 239 4.9 816

Internal Ethernet Switch (required) each 40 0.82 136.56 40 0.82 136.56

Additional robot (optional)

4

1 28 0.573916 95.592 55 1.1 188

Operator Panel (optional)

5

1 29 0.594413 99.006 37 0.8 126

Additional CAP (optional)

6

each 10 0.20497 34.14 14 0.3 47.8

Tape Drive and Tray Assembly

7

T9840C each 91.6 1.8775252 312.7224 122.6 2.5 419
T10000 each 73 1.496281 249.222 115.2 2.4 393
LTO each 37 0.758389 126.318 56.9 1.2 194

Access Expansion Module (optional, 1 or 2) each 8 0.163976 27.312 30 0.6 102

Notes:

1. CO2 Emissions is kg of C02 per day, which is equal to 0.020497 Watts.

2. Drive Expansion Module; use the individual components (CAPs, Ethernet switches, and tape drives). Cartridge Expansion Module; none required.

3. Electronic Control Module includes one HBCR and one HBT cards, two cooling fans. [Watts = 141 (idle) 170 (max.); CO2 = 2.89 (idle) 3.48 (max)]

4. One SL3000 can support up to two robots

5. One SL3000 can support one Operator Panel

6. One SL3000 can support up to ten CAPs

7. Drive Tray includes HBD card, drive DC to DC power supply, fans-if applicable, and the drive itself. The SL3000 supports up to 56 drives total.

Calculating Power Consumption

To calculate Power and CO2 emissions:

■ Use [kg of C02 per day] equals *.020497 [watts].

■ Use the constant that is applicable for your country.

Power Consumption

To convert electrical values to British Thermal Units (Btu

/hr), multiply the number of

Watts by 3.412 or 1 kW = 3.412 Btus.

3.41214 x Watts = Btu/hr

Many manufacturers publish kW, kVA, and Btus for their equipment. Often, dividing
the Btu value by 3412 does not always equal the published kW value.

■ Where the information is provided by the manufacturer, use it.

■ Where it is not, use the formula.

To calculate Btus:

■ Add up all the applicable Wattage values for the configuration.

■ Multiply the total Watts sum by 3.412.

■ This equals the number of Btu/hr.

For example:



Using the maximum continuous values for the following components

Qty Component Watts

1 SL3000 Base module (including one ECM, one Robot, one CAP) 239

1 Internal Ethernet switch 40

16 LTO driv e s 910.4

Tot al : 1189.4

Multiply that by 3.412, which equals 4058.2 Btu/hr maximum

continuous operation.

Another example:

Qty Component Watts

1 SL3000 Base module (including one ECM, one Robot, one CAP) 239

1 Internal Ethernet switches 40

8 T9840 drives 732.8

1 Drive Expansion Module —

1 Internal Ethernet switch 40

8 T10000 drives 584

4 Cartridge Expansion Modules —

3 Optional CAPs (3 x 10 Watts) 30

Tot al : 1665.8

Multiply that by 3.412, which equals 5683.7 Btu/hr maximum

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continuous operation.

Installation Considerations

Installation Considerations

The SL3000 library has several installation requirements that must be considered. The
following sections outline some basic considerations that must be made when planning
for an installation.

Available Space

You and your customer must determine:

■ The number and types of modules to be installed.

■ Are there additional modules in the future? If so, allow space for this growth.

■ The amount of space required to install the equipment.

A suggested working area (not including the space required for the pallets) is
approxima

Installation Time and Personnel

tely 19 m

2

(200 ft2).

TABLE 3-10 shows the estimated times for the installation of modules and components.

At least two qualified service representatives should install the library. 
These times do

TABLE 3-10 Installation T

Module/Component

Base Module with 8 drives (standard) 3 hours 2 6 hours

Base Module and Drive E

Base Module and Cartridge Expansion Module 4 hours 2 8 hours

Each additional Cartridge Expansion Module 2 hours 2 4 hours

Two Parking Expansion Modules 2 hours 2 4 hours

Access Expansion Modules (each) 2 hours 2 4 hours

CAPs 1 hour 2 2 hours

Tape Drive (each drive) 0.5 hours 1 0.5 hours

Operator Panel or Window 0.75 hours 1 0.75 hours

Firmware 0.2 hours 1 0.2 hours

Integration (cables, hubs, s

not include library initialization, testing, audits, and feature upgrades.

ime Estimates

Time

Estimate

xpansion Module 5 hours 2 10 hours

witches, connections) 8 hours 1 8 hours

Personnel

Required

Total Perso n

s

Hour

Media install (each) 0.02 hours 1 variable

To achieve the estimated installation time a
tasks can be performed simultaneously. For example, while one person is installing a
CAP, the other person could be installing tape drives.

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nd make the best use of personnel, some

Installation Considerations

Pallets

The SL3000 library modules and other components are shipped on pallets.

Note – I
capable of safely handling the weight.

FIGURE 3-8 lists each module and its shipping specifications.

FIGURE 3-8 Pallet and

f palletized equipment must be transported on elevators, the cars must be

Module Shipping Information

Module Height Width Depth Weight

Base Drive 216 cm (85 in.) 97 cm (38.3 in.) 134 cm (53 in.) 410 kg (905 lb)

Drive Expansion 216 cm (85 in.) 97 cm (38.3 in.) 134 cm (53 in.) 321 kg (708 lb)

Cartridge Expansion 216 cm (85 in.) 97 cm (38.3 in.) 96 cm (38 in.) 213 kg (469 lb)

Parking Expansion 216 cm (85 in.) 97 cm (38.3 in.) 96 cm (38 in.) 213 kg (469 lb)

Access Expansion 216 cm (85 in.) 97 cm (38.3 in.) 148 cm (58 in.) 260 kg (570 lb)

Important: Possible Physical Injury. 

Either a split-pallet or pallet-ramp d
the module at the customer site. SL3000 library modules are shipped with wheels
(casters) already attached to allow for easy positioning within the data center. Once
positioned, the modules must be raised from their wheel-base to rest upon load plates
for stability and/or leveling purposes.

The suggested library adjustment height is 200 cm (77.6 in.). Therefore, make sure that
the top of the library does not interfere with cei

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esign is used to ship and provide safe removal of

ling fixtures in the data center.

Installation Considerations

Pallet Double Stacking

Important: Possible Physical Injury. 

Many SL3000 modules are being deliver
the shipping companies due to the narrow pallet design.

ed stacked, unsecured, on a second pallet by

Field personnel are trying to remove the modules by tilting and s

liding the palleted

module off the second pallet underneath.

Do not attempt to remove an SL3000 module fr

om a second pallet without the proper
equipment. The safe removal of a library module from the second pallet requires a
forklift operated by a qualified operator. Under no circumstances are StorageTek
employees to attempt removal of the stacked module from the second pallet.

In the event that a safe method of removal cannot be accomplis

hed after delivery at the
customer site, please notify your install coordinator. Inform them that the library may
need to be picked up from the site by the delivery company, taken off the second
pallet, and re-delivered.

Delivery personnel are not authorized to remo

ve the modules from the second pallet

without the proper equipment.

FIGURE 3-9 Do Not Stack

on Second Pallet

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Installation Considerations

Customer’s Floor

The library can be installed on a raised, solid, or carpeted floor and have a smooth
surface.

■ If raised, there should not be ventilation panels directly below the library.

■ If solid, to avoid tripping, route cables from the ceiling.

■ If carpeted, make sure the carpet is approved for computer-room equipment and

provides protection from electrostatic discharge (ESD).

The load-bearing capacity of the customer ’s floor is another consideration.

■ A single Base module, when fully populated, weighs:

■ From 623 kg (1372 lb) with 8 drives and media

■ To 687 kg (1514 lb) with 24 drives and media

■ An additional drive expansion module, when fully populated, weighs:

■ From 482 kg (1290 lb) with 8 tape drives

■ To 723 kg (1594 lb) with 32 tape drives

FIGURE 3-10 Fl

Additionally, since modules are joined together and

the TallBots travel along a rail, each

module must be adjusted so that TallBots travel along a level plane.

Some customer floors may contain

slight slopes in them, so these variations must be

taken into account. Any excessive out-of-plane conditions could cause binding,
premature wear, and damage to the TallBots.

FIGURE 3-10 shows an example of this; a

llowing for a slope of 3.4 cm (1.35 in.).

oor Slope

Height adjustment 197 cm (77.45 in.) on casters, to 

200 cm (78.95 in.), fully adjusted

Caster height:

Adjustment range:

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6.6 cm (2.59 in.) minimum adjustment
0 – 3.5 cm (0 – 1.35 in.)

To:

10 cm (3.94 in.) maximum adjustment

Installation Considerations

Cable Routing

The SL3000 library has rear door cut-outs on both the top and bottom of the door to
allow for cable routing. This is a 5 cm (2 in.) opening the runs 73 cm (29 in.) along the
length of the door with cable routing hardware and reliefs available.

FIGURE 3-11 shows a Base Module rear door with standard 61 cm (24 in.) square floor

tiles visible through the door perforations as a comparison. Because of the openings in
the rear door, several different floor (or ceiling) cut-outs will work to route cables.

When planning to route cables, make sure to include locations for power, drive
interface, library control, and Ethernet cables. As a best practices, when possible, route
power cables through one cut-out and signal cables through another cut-out.

FIGURE 3-11 Cable Routing

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Installation Considerations

Seismic Mounting

Casters

Leveling Pads

Seismic or Earthquake Ratings

The requirements for seismic compatibility vary dramatically throughout the world. 
As such, StorageTek does not offer a standar

■ It is recommended that any customer who has seismic concerns work with local

experts who are familiar with the local code and requirements.

■ Professional Services can also be engaged to help coordinate this activity.

Caution – Bodily injury and equipment damage: A qualified seismic engineer must be
consulted to verify seismic zone exposures and adequate site preparation.

For sites in areas of seismic activity, the customer may wish to permanently fix the
library position for added stability. The SL3000 library provides mounting holes in the
floor of each module where half-inch carriage bolts (mounting studs) can be used to
permanently fix the library’s position.

d “seismic” feature for the SL3000.

FIGURE 3-12 shows the locations of the casters, leveling pad

FIGURE 3-12 Seismic Mo

Base and DEM Details

s, and the mounting holes.

unting Locations

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Installation Considerations

Seismic Mounting

Casters

Leveling Pads

FIGURE 3-12 Seismic Mounting Locations (Continued)

CEM Details

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FIGURE 3-12 Seismic Mounting Locations (Continued)

Seismic Mounting

Casters

Leveling Pads

AEM Details

Installation Considerations

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Installation Considerations

Installation Tools—Required

TABLE 3-11 lists the installation tools required for the SL3000. There is no special

district installation toolkit required.

Note – If you alr

eady have SL8500 libraries in your area, the extractor, hex wrench and
rack alignment tool can also be used for the SL3000; if these few special tools are not
available, you must order them separately.

A Web site that lists all tools available is located at the following URL:

http://sunsolve.central.sun.com/handbook_internal/FieldTools/

TABLE 3-11 Installation T

Standard Tools Part Number Use

Tool b ag 24100254

Torx screwdriver and
T8, T10, T15, T25 bits

3/8-in. drive ratchet wrench 3010420130 See 5/16-in. attachment

Wire side cutters 24100041 Cutting shipping straps

Adjustable wrench 
(must be adjustable to accept

-in. nut)

7/8

Phillips screwdriver

ools

4850

■ T8: Removal and replacement of the PUK card.

■ T10: PUO, PUW, PUN, PUF, PUZ cards.

■ T15: Operator panel, window, blank plate, arrays

■ T25: Removal/replacement of shipping brace, track

adjustment, CAP screws, Ethernet switch

Locking the weight distribution pad’s nut with the height
adj

ustment bolt.

Flat blade screwdriver

Special Tools

5/16-in. hex Allen on 
3/8-in. drive

9/16-in. socket on 

3010420646 Module height adjustment,

joining modules

Module removal from pallet

3/8-in.-drive

Copper rail connector
extractio

n tool

313921001 Track terminator removal 

(supplied with base module installation kit)

Rail separator/joiner 4199410xx Supplied with base module installation kit. 

Used for releasing/joining extrusions

Pallet jack Obtain locally Movement of pallets

Serial cable for laptop 24100134 CLI access to library

Crossover cable for laptop 24100163 CLI access to library

Drive tray power-on tool 314831204 See description below.

In addition to these tools, the following items are required:

■ Flashlight

■ Step stool

■ Vo lt / O hm me t er

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Installation Considerations

Dr ive Tray Power-o n Too l

A tool is available to assist you in removing a stuck tape within a library tape drive.
This tool allows you to power-on a drive

outside the library for the primary function of

removing a cartridge stuck within a library drive.

The kit part number is 314831204; which contains the instructions for its use 
(document 102084) and a drive power cable (part 419632401).

An AC power cord is required to use this tool. You must order this separately:

■ Part number 10187018 (Europe)

■ Part number 10187019 (North America)

Optional Power Drill

While the amount of fastening hardware is minimal, you may also use a power drill to
speed up the process of tightening nuts and screws. If a power drill is used, you must
adjust the torque setting to:

■ 2.8 Nm (25 in.-lb) for T-25 screws

■ 0.6 Nm (5 in.-lb) for T-10 screws

Array Extraction Tool

To facilitate removal of cartridge arrays, an optional array extraction tool can be
ordered: part 24100275.

Installation Kits

Installation kits are supplied with each module. These contain the hardware required
to install each module. Kit part numbers are:

■ 419838301—Base module

■ 419844301—Drive expansion and cartridge expansion modules

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Installation Considerations

AC Power Configurations and Cables

SL3000 libraries require that the customer select one of the following, single phase, AC
power options for the base and drive expansion modules, these are:

■ 110 VAC, 50/60 Hz, at 20 Amps (range: 100–127 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 16 Amps)

■ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, at 30 Amps (range: 200–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 24 Amps)

AC power configurations are either N+1 (standard) or 2N (redundant feature).

Make sure to plan for the locations of power cables and list the l
associated circuit breakers.

Cables

must be ordered for the appropriate power configuration.

TABLE 3-12 lists the cables available from Storag

Keep in mind that you need to order:

■ N+1: One power cord for the Base module and one power cord for the drive

expansion module if installed.

■ 2N: Two power cords for the Base module and two power cords for the drive

expansion module if installed.

TABLE 3-12 Power Cable Part Numbers and Descriptions

Connector Type

Wall Library Item X-Option

L5-20P L5-20R

L6-30P L6-30R

330

P6W

L6-30

Power Source Description

120 VAC/ 20A US/Japan

240 VAC / 30A US

240 VAC / 30A International

Circuit

Breaker

20 A

30 A

30 A

ocations for their

eTek or qualified electricians.

Power Cord

Length/Type

3.7 m (12 ft)
12

AWG

3.7 m (12 ft)

AWG

12

4 m (13 ft)

12 AWG

Part Numbers

419813801

419813701

419813601

XSL3000-

PC20110-Z

XSL3000-

220-Z

PC30

XSL3000-

IPC30220Z

Important: 
Best practices call for:

■ N+1: Two separate power sources for a Base with a DEM installed.

■ 2N: Four separate power sources would be prudent for this same configuration.

The cables listed in TABLE 3-12 are available from StorageTek or qualified electricians.

Keep in mind that you will need:

■ One power cable each for the Base module and the drive expansion module in an

N+1 power configuration, and

■ Two c a ble s eac h fo r a 2N power configuration

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Obtaining a Password

Obtaining a Password

StorageTek representatives, partners, and the customer must obtain a password before
any configuration of the library is possible. To save time, obtain this password
beginning the installation.

The StorageTek Library Console (SLC) security system (the primary interface to the
library) requires activation of the site user accounts with an activation password.

This activation password is only valid the first time logging-in.

Two activation passwords are needed:

■ Service representative or partner

■ Customer

After initially logging into the Command Line Interface (CLI) with the “service” user
ID and service activation password, a prompt is displayed to set a new password.
You can then share this new password with other users requiring access to the library.

For the customer, log into the CLI with the “admin” user ID and admin activation
password. Customers can then set their new password for the StorageTek Library
Console, using the same user account (such as Customer Administrator).

before



Before you request an Activation Password:

■ The person requesting the passwords must have a valid User ID and password to

access the software keys in the Support Web site:

http://crcapplications/keyswebapp/

■ The person accessing the CRC with the User ID must be authorized to use the

Activation Password application.

Contact Global Services if you are not able to access the Activation Password
application.

Notes:

■ The system validates the above information and retrieves an activation password for

the library.

■ The activation password is case sensitive. You must type this password exactly as it

was issued to you by the Activation Password application.

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Installing the Library Console Software

Installing the Library Console Software

A service representative must load and activate the Library Console software to
configure the library and before customer use. Software for the StorageTek Library
Console (also called SLC, SLConsole, or Library Console) is download from:

http://dlrequest.sfbay.sun.com:88/usr/login

Enter “SLConsole” into the Sear

ch block. Service representatives load this software

onto a personal computer.

Customers must also load this software to a r

emote, customer supplied, personal

computer, workstation, and optional touch screen operator panel if present.

Hardware Activation Keys

Using hardware activation keys allows customers to install selected optional features
on the SL3000 library. The following features are controlled by an Activation utility:

■ Service (including Log Snapshot)

■ Capacity on Demand

■ Partitioning

■ Dual Robot

■ Dual TCP/IP Port

■ Log Snapshot

Hardware Activation Key Files

A hardware activation key file is typically delivered to the customer using an e-mail.
This key file is a digitally signed Java Archive (.jar) file that contains one or more
activation keys for features purchased. In order to ensure that features are installed on
the correct library, the key file includes the serial number of the target library and can
only be installed for that library.

All SL3000 features purchased for a library ar

When the customer orders and installs a new key file, it overlays any previously
installed key files on the library.

Therefore, it is
installing it. This verification is necessary in order to ensure that the file contains all
the features purchased for that library.

If it does not contain all the features purc
could potentially remove features that have previously been installed on the library.

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e included in a single key file.

essential that the contents of a new key file are verified before

hased, when you install the new file you

SL3000 Configuration Work Sheet

SL3000 Configuration Work Sheet

Enter the library and drive configurations in the table below.

TABLE 3-13 SL3000 Library Configuration

Account Information

Site Location Number: Account Name:

Address:

Contact phone numbers:

Library Information

Library S/N Library name Library IP addresses



. . .

Number of modules (Total): Total Number of Slots: 

Activated Slots:

❏ DEM ❏ CEMs (How many? ) ❏ PEMs ❏ AEMs How many?

CAPs (Total): TallBots: ❏ 1 ❏ 2 (2 TallBots require 2 PEMs or AEMs)

Partitioned? ❏ Yes

❏ No

Host Interface ❏ Ethernet Host software Version:

❏ Fibre Channel ❏ ACSLS

Touch Screen 
Operator Panel?

Web-launch SLC Server ❏ Other:

Power Configuration ❏ N+1 ❏ 2N DC Power Supplies
Circuit Breaker Locations:

❏ Yes
❏ No

❏ TCP/IP
❏ Fibre Channel

❏ HSC



. . .

How many?
How many?

Number of Tape Drives: T10000: A* ❏ B* ❏ T9840: C ❏ D* ❏ LTO: 3 ❏ 4* ❏
Encryption-capable*: ❏ Yes ❏ No ❏ Yes ❏ No ❏ Yes ❏ No
Comments:

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SL3000 Configuration Work Sheet

TABLE 3-13 SL3000 Library Configuration (Continued)

Base Module — Tape Drive Information

Drive Type (model) Drive Address Inte rface Type 

(FC, FICON, ESCON)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

IP Address

. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .

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TABLE 3-13 SL3000 Library Configuration (Continued)

Drive Expansion Module — Tape Drive Information

SL3000 Configuration Work Sheet

Drive Type (model) Drive Address Inte rface Type 

(FC, FICON, ESCON)

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

35.

36.

37.

38.

39.

IP Address

. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .

40.

41.

42.

43.

44.

45.

46.

47.

48.

49.

50.

51.

52.

53.

54.

55.

56.

. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .

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SL3000 Configuration Work Sheet

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CHAPTER

4

Customer Site Survey

Use this chapter to prepare for the installation by reviewing the information and

completing the “Site Preparation Checklist” on page 74

Other information—surveys—in this chapter includes:

■ “System Configuration” on page 79

■ “Applications” on page 81

■ “Databases” on page 84

Existing

■ “Hardware Configurations” on page 85

■ “Library” on page 85

■ “Tape Drives” on page 86

■ “Data Cartridges” on page 87

■ “Network and Components” on page 88

■ “ESCON Directors” on page 90

■ “FICON Directors” on page 91

■ “Cables” on page 92

Interoperability

Important: 
Not sure if your customer's software of choice supports StorageTek hardware? 
Do the different network components support each other? 
Check out the Interoperability Tool at: https://extranet.stortek.com/interop/interop

This tool is designed for connectivity information on al
regardless of the brand. It can assist in completing a product qualification form.

The configurations listed are reflective of th
from various sources, including testing labs and our technology partners.

The Interop Tool only lists configurations w

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l supported products sold

e most up-to-date information reported

ith valid connectivity, it does not validate.

Site Preparation Checklist

Site Preparation Checklist

Use the following checklist to ensure that the customer is ready to receive the library
and to ensure that you are ready to start the installation.

See Chapter 3, “Site Planning” for supporting information such as measurements,
weights, and service clearances.

TABLE 4-1 Site Preparation Checklist

Question Answer

Delivery and Handling

Does the customer have a delivery dock?

Yes ❏ No ❏

If not, where will the equipment be
delivered?

If a delivery dock is available, 
what are the hours of operation?

Are there street or alley limitations that



Yes ❏ No ❏
may hinder the delivery?
For example: limited access, one-way
traffic, truck size?

Is the dock close to the computer room

Yes ❏ No ❏
where the equipment will be installed?

If no, how far does the equipment need to
be moved?

Is an elevator required to move the

Distance:

Yes ❏ No ❏
equipment to the appropriate floor?

What type of elevator is being used? 

Description:
Such as: Class A or C, freight, low-rise,
passenger, service, hydraulic, pneumatic.

Comments

Important: 

Check the delivery route that the library
must travel from the loading dock to the
installation location.

Make sure there are no obstructions and
that the library will fit through doors,
hallways, and into elevators.

What is the capacity of the elevator?

What are the dimensions of the elevator?

Are there any ramps or slopes that you
need to move equipment over to get to the
installation site?



What is the angle?

Will there be people available to handle the
number of, size of, and weight of the
shipping pallets?

Will there be equipment available to handle
the pallets (forklifts or pallet jacks)?

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

Yes ❏ No ❏

Degrees:

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

TABLE 4-1 Site Preparation Checklist (Continued)

Site Preparation Checklist

Question Answer

Is there a staging area where the pallets can

Yes ❏ No ❏

Comments

be placed with access to the installation
site?

Are there doorway or hallway height and
width limitations that may prevent moving

Yes ❏ No ❏ 

Note: The SL3000 is delivered with
casters and can roll into position.

the equipment on the shipping pallets?

Will you need to unpack the equipment to
move it to the installation site?

Yes ❏ No ❏

Physical Placement

The library does not require raised
flooring, but it is highly recommended.



Does the site have raised flooring? 
Has the floor been laser-leveled?

Does the customer have floor tile cut-outs





Yes ❏ No ❏ 

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏
available for AC power, interface cables,
and vented floor tiles?

Does the intended site have enough room

Yes ❏ No ❏
to install and service the equipment?

Can the customer’s floor support the

Yes ❏ No ❏ 
weight of the library configuration?

Are there plans for expansion?



If so, when?

What type of expansion?

How many slots does the customer
currently have?

How many expansion modules does the
customer currently have?

Can the customer’s floor support the
weight of future expansions?

Is the ceiling above the library clear of
obstructions such as smoke detectors,
sprinklers, and vents.

Does the equipment need to move over
carpet?

If so, is there protection from electrostatic
discharge (ESD)?

Yes ❏ No ❏

Date:



❏ Drives

❏ Cartridges

❏ Activation keys



Slots:



CEMs:

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏ 

Yes ❏ No ❏ 

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Site Preparation Checklist

TABLE 4-1 Site Preparation Checklist (Continued)

Question Answer

Comments

Environmental

Does the site meet the environmental
requirements for:

■ Tem pe rat ur e?

■ Relative Humidity?

■ Air flow (front, back, sides)?

■ Cooling requirements?

Does the site contain features and materials

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

Temperature: 16°–32°C (60°–90°F)
Humidity: 20–80%, non-condensing 

Current measurements:

■ Temperature

■ Relative Humidity

that guard against electrostatic discharge?

Does the customer have a large dumpster
and means to dispose of the packing

Yes ❏ No ❏ 



material?

Are there special requirements to dispose

Yes ❏ No ❏
of or recycle the packing material, pallets,
and cardboard?

Is there concern about Seismic or

Yes ❏ No ❏
Earthquake ratings for the SL3000?

Power

Does the intended site meet the power

Yes ❏ No ❏
requirements of the equipment?

Have arrangements been made for a
qualified electrician to connect power?

Does the site have multiple, separate
circuits for power redundancy?

Does the customer plan to use multiple
branch circuits for redundancy?

Building Codes

Do local, city, state, or federal codes need
to be checked and approved for:

■ Wiring configurations?

■ Fire suppression requirements?

■ Clearances?

■ Safety? 



Does the customer require a fire
suppression system?

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏





Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

For 2N power configurations only

The SL3000 supports a fire suppression
system; however, this is the
responsibility of the customer, their
insurance company, local fire
department, and building codes.

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TABLE 4-1 Site Preparation Checklist (Continued)

Site Preparation Checklist

Question Answer

Comments

Connectivity

Is the customer using an Open Systems or
an Enterprise platform?

Have you completed the Site Survey

Open ❏

Enterprise ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏
forms?

Have you referred to the Interop Tool at

Yes ❏ No ❏

https://extranet.stortek.com/interop
/interop?

Does the customer want to install
equipment in the library rack space?

Have you completed a cable plan

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

Note: The SL3000 has limited rack space
and is for use with drive connectivity:
encryption and SDP.

(configuration drawing)?

Have you determined the type of and

Yes ❏ No ❏
number of cables required?

Library:

■ Ethernet: Host connections

■ Fibre Channel: Host connections

Tape dri v es:

■ Fibre Channel: Data path

■ FICON or ESCON: Data path

■ Ethernet: SDP or encryption

Is the customer prepared to supply

Yes ❏ No ❏
Ethernet cables for the network?

Can the customer provide the required

Yes ❏ No ❏
number of “static” IP addresses?

Will interface cables be run from outside
the computer room?

Yes ❏ No ❏

Cables that run outside a computer room
require flammability ratings of
CL2/CL2P.

Tape Dr i v es (See Appendix C, “Tape Drives and Media” on page 169)

Does the customer have the correct type
and number of tape drives?

Are new or additional drives required? 
How many? 
What types?

Are conversions required, such as drive
trays, or interface ports (SFPs)?



How many? 

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏



Yes ❏ No ❏

Supported Drives:

■ T10000A* and B*

■ T9840C and D*

■ LTO3, 4*, and 5*

* Encryption-capable

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Site Preparation Checklist

TABLE 4-1 Site Preparation Checklist (Continued)

Question Answer

Comments

Media Factors (See Appendix C, “Tape Drives and Media” on page 169)

Does the customer have the correct type

Yes ❏ No ❏
and number of data cartridges?

Are additional cartridges required?
Are cleaning cartridges required?
Are labels required?
How many? 
What types?

Does the customer need additional CAP

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏ 

Yes ❏ No ❏



Yes ❏ No ❏
magazines, cartridge racks or furniture?

Human Interface

Are there any issues that may prevent
operators from entering the library?
Such as handicapped (wheel-chair),
too short to reach drives in the upper bays,

Yes ❏ No ❏

The width between the front and rear
walls is 45 cm (18 in.), which may be
difficult for some to move freely inside
the library.

too tall to easily enter the library.

Where will the remote operator panels 

Yes ❏ No ❏
be located?

Remote Support

Will the customer allow StorageTek to use

Yes ❏ No ❏
remote support?

Has the SDP Systems Assurance Guide

Yes ❏ No ❏
been completed?

Has the SDP appliance and mounting

Yes ❏ No ❏
hardware been ordered?

Professional Services, Data Center Services, and Data Migration Services

Are Professional Services required for:

■ Assessments and Migration

■ Fire suppression systems

■ Media conversion services

■ Drive and media relocations

■ Network upgrades

■ Training

Is the customer moving existing products

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏

Yes ❏ No ❏
and services to an SL3000 library?

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System Configuration

The following two pages provide space where you can record information about the
customers’ operating systems and configurations.

TABLE 4-2 Operating System Survey

Question Answer

1. How many and what types of operating systems

or platforms does the customer have?

Open-Systems:

• Windows: 2000, NT... 
Make & Model: 
Quantity:

• UNIX: Solaris, AIX, HP-UX...
Make & Model: 
Quantity:

System Configuration

• Linux... 
Make & Model: 
Quantity:

Mainframe:

•MVS 
Make & Model: 
Quantity:

•VM 
Make & Model: 
Quantity:

Other (Specify):

Make & Model: 
Quantity:

2. Are there plans for:

•New purchases?

• Future upgrades?

•If so, what?

3. How many systems/servers are used as:

• Backup servers?

• File servers?

• Print servers?

• Exchange servers?

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System Configuration

TABLE 4-3 System Configuration

System Processor Processor

Vendor Make & Model

Operating System Type

Version Number & Patch Level

Number of Channels

IP Address

HBA Vendor & Model

HBA Firmware Versions

Switch & Port Numbers

Switch Make & Model

ESCD and HCD support

ESCON Director Make & Model

ESCON Manager

FICON support

EREP

Ports

System Processor Processor

Vendor Make & Model

Operating System

Version Number & Patch Level

Number of Channels

IP Address

HBA Vendor & Model

HBA Firmware Versions

Switch & Port Numbers

Switch Make & Model

ESCD and HCD support

ESCON Director Make & Model

ESCON Manager

FICON support

EREP

Ports

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