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Contents

Preface xiii

1. Introduction 1

Library Overview 2

Capacity on Demand 4

Capacity on Demand Features and Restrictions 4

Hardware Activation Keys 5

Activation Key File 5

Library with LTO-only Cartridge Slots 6

LTO-only Slot Physical Configurations 6

LTO-only Capacity Calculations 11

Mixed Media Slot Physical Configurations 12

Mixed Media Capacities 16

Mixed Media Library Capacity Rules 16

Host Notification for Capacity Changes 18

Partitioning Feature—Overview 18

Partitioning—General 18

Partitioning—Access Control 21

Partitioning—Location Numbering 21

Partitioning—CAP Behavior 21

Split Assigned CAPs 21

Common (Unassigned) CAPs 22

Mixed CAPs 23

The CAP Button—Its Function in Partitioned Libraries 24 

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Power System 24

Robotics Unit 25

Electronics 26

Operator Panels 27

Keypad 27

Library Console 28

Local Operator Panel 28

Cartridge Access Port 28

Library Interfaces 29

Ethernet 29

Simple Network Management Protocol 30

SCSI LVD 31

Fibre Channel 32

Library Management Software 33

Automated Cartridge System Library Software 33

Independent Hardware and Software Vendors 34

Tape Drives and Cartridges 35

Safety Features 35

Front Door and Robotics 35

Cards and Power Supply 35

Cooling Fans 35

Specifications 36

Warranties 38

Regulatory Agencies 38

EN60950-1:2001 Statement 38

Electromagnetic 39

Fiber-optic 39

Fiber-optic Laser Product Label 39

2. System Assurance 41

System Assurance Planning Meetings 41

Customer Team Member Contact Sheet 42

StorageTek Team Member Contact Sheet 43

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3. Site Survey 45

System Configuration 46

Applications 48

Databases 50

Hardware Configurations 51

Library 51

Tape Drives 52

Cartridge Tapes 53

Network 54

Cables and Connectors 56

Data Center Services 58

4. Site Preparation 59

Site Planning Checklist 59

Preparing for the Installation 62

Personnel 62

Tools 62

Physical Planning 63

EZ Install Modules 65

AC Power Planning 65

Rack Planning 66

Remote Support 66

5. Ordering 67

Hardware Activation Files 68

Activation Files for New Libraries 68

Upgrades to Existing Libraries 68

Library with Base Module—LTO Only 69

Upgrade (X-options)—All Libraries 70

Power Cord Numbers and Receptacles 71

Redundant Power Supply 72

Rack 72

Partitioning 73

Library Interface Changes 73

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Local Operator Panel 73

Magazines 74

Rack Mount to Desktop Base Module 74

Ethernet Cables 75

Interface Cables 75

Fiber-optic Cables 75

Two Gigabit Fiber-Optic Cables 76

SCSI Cables 77

SCSI Terminators 77

Cartridges and Labels 78

Tape Drives 79

A. Tape Drives and Cartridges 83

LTO Tape Drives and Cartridges 83

SDLT/DLT-S4 Tape Drives and Cartridges 86

Ordering Cartridges 88

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Tables

TABLE 1-1 LTO-only Capacity Rules 11

TABLE 1-2 LTO-only Capacity Example 11

TABLE 1-3 Mixed Media Library Capacity Rules 16

TABLE 1-4 Mixed Media Library Capacity Example 17

TABLE 1-5 Library Component Weights 36

TABLE 1-6 Environmental Specifications 36

TABLE 1-7 Library Power without Tape Drives 37

TABLE 1-8 Library Power with Two LTO Tape Drives 37

TABLE 1-9 Library Power with Four LTO Tape Drives 37

TABLE 2-1 System Assurance Task Checklist 41

TABLE 3-1 Questions About the Customer’s Operating Systems 46

TABLE 3-2 Current System Configuration 47

TABLE 3-3 Questions About the Customer’s Applications 48

TABLE 3-4 Current Backup and Archive Software 49

TABLE 3-5 Current Network Management Software 49

TABLE 3-6 Current Library Attachment Software 49

TABLE 3-7 Questions About the Customer’s Database 50

TABLE 3-8 Existing Libraries 51

TABLE 3-9 Existing Tape Drive Types 52

TABLE 3-10 New Tape Drives 52

TABLE 3-11 Existing Cartridge Tapes 53

TABLE 3-12 Fibre Channel Switches 54

TABLE 3-13 Ethernet Hubs and Switches 54

TABLE 3-14 Fibre Channel Switch Connections 55

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TABLE 3-15 Cables and Connectors 56

TABLE 4-1 Site Planning Checklist 59

TABLE 4-2 Installation Tools 62

TABLE 5-1 Base Module—LTO-only 69

TABLE 5-2 Library and Module Upgrades (X-options)—All Libraries 70

TABLE 5-3 Country-specific Power Cords 71

TABLE 5-4 Non-country-specific Power Cords 71

TABLE 5-5 Redundant Power Supply 72

TABLE 5-6 Rack Cabinet Assembly 72

TABLE 5-7 Partitioning Ordering 73

TABLE 5-8 Library Interface Changes, SCSI and Fibre Channel 73

TABLE 5-9 Local Operator Panel 73

TABLE 5-10 Cartridge Access Port Magazines 74

TABLE 5-11 Rack Mount to Desktop Base Module Conversion 74

TABLE 5-12 Ethernet Cables 75

TABLE 5-13 Two Gigabit Fiber-Optic Cables 76

TABLE 5-14 SCSI Universal Interface Cables 77

TABLE 5-15 SCSI Terminators 77

TABLE 5-16 LTO2 Tape Drive Part Numbers 79

TABLE 5-17 LTO3 Tape Drive Part Numbers 79

TABLE 5-18 LTO4 Tape Drive Part Numbers 80

TABLE 5-19 LTO5 Tape Drive Bundled Part Numbers 80

TABLE 5-20 LTO Tape Drive X-options (converting drives from another library) 80

TABLE 5-21 SDLT/DLT-S4 Tape Drive Part Numbers 81

TABLE 5-22 SDLT Tape Drive X-options 81

TABLE A-1 LTO Compatibility 84

TABLE A-2 LTO Media Capacities 84

TABLE A-3 SDLT/DLT-S4 Media/Tape Drive Compatibility 86

TABLE A-4 SDLT/DLT-S4 Cartridge Codes 86

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Figures

FIGURE 1-1 Front View of Library Components 2

FIGURE 1-2 Rear View of Library Components 3

FIGURE 1-3 Base Module, LTO-only Library Slots 7

FIGURE 1-4 Firmware, LTO-only Library Slot Mapping 8

FIGURE 1-5 SCSI Element Numbering Mapping—LTO-only Library 9

FIGURE 1-6 LTO-only Library Slots for Back Wall of Cartridge Expansion Module 10

FIGURE 1-7 Base Module, Mixed-Media Library Slots 12

FIGURE 1-8 Firmware, Mixed-Media Library Slot Mapping 13

FIGURE 1-9 SCSI Mixed-Media Library Element Numbering Mapping 14

FIGURE 1-10 Mixed-Media Library Slots for Back Wall of Cartridge Expansion Module 15

FIGURE 1-11 Partitioning a Library 20

FIGURE 1-12 Robotics Unit 25

FIGURE 1-13 RLC Card Connectors 26

FIGURE 1-14 Keypad 27

FIGURE 1-15 Library Interfaces 29

FIGURE 1-16 SCSI LVD Example 31

FIGURE 1-17 Fibre Channel Example 32

FIGURE 1-18 ACSLS Example 34

FIGURE 3-1 Connector Types - Identification Chart 57

FIGURE 4-1 Library and Rack Dimensions (Sheet 1 of 2) 63

FIGURE 4-2 Library and Rack Dimensions (Sheet 2 of 2) 64

FIGURE 4-3 Rack Frames and Rack Unit Measuring Identification 66

FIGURE 5-1 LC Duplex Connector 76

FIGURE A-1 LTO Cartridge Labels 85

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FIGURE A-2 SDLT/DLT-S4 Cartridge Labels 87

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Preface

This Systems Assurance Guide is intended for account executives, system engineers, professional services personnel, service engineers, marketing and sales representatives, plus anyone interested in information about Oracle’s StorageTek SL500 Modular Library System—also called the SL500 library or just library throughout this guide.

This guide contains checklists that identify the customer configurations and envir

onments. These checklists are required as part of the systems assurance process and the exchange of information to make sure that no aspects of the sale, order, or installation processes are overlooked.

Related Publications

Refer to the following publications for additional information about the SL500 Modular Library System:

Publication Par t N um ber

Base Module Card 96121

Cartridge Expansion Module Card 96182

Customer Orientation Checklist 96200

Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Guide (Proprietary) 96153

Drive Expansion Module Card 96178

Installation Manual (Proprietary) 96114

Interface Reference Manual 96140

Local Operator Panel Guide 96258

Principles of Operation Manual (Proprietary) 96156

User’s Guide 96116

Library publications are available in portable document format (PDF) online.

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CHAPTER

Introduction

Oracle’s StorageTek Modular Library Systems are automated tape libraries. The product family uniquely addresses clear customer requirements for very high availability defined as near-zero:

■ Near-zero scheduled downtime through dynamic additions in capacity (slots) and

throughput (tape drives)

■ Near-zero unscheduled downtime through improved reliability, as well as redundant

and hot-swappable components

These libraries are simple to manage and easy to monitor with remote (standard) and local (optional) operator panels. The libraries are cost competitive with base configurations and the scalability to grow as needed by the customer. The libraries’ high reliability also results in lower service costs, providing the customer with a lower total cost of ownership.

This chapter provides an overview of Oracle’s SL500 Modular Library System, which is referred to as the SL500 library or just the “library” throughout this guide.

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Library Overview

The SL500 library, shown in FIGURE 1-1 and FIGURE 1-2, is a self-contained, fully automated, cartridge tape storage system that 483 mm (19 in.) rack or cabinet. The base module is also available as a desktop version.

FIGURE 1-1 Front View of Library Components

is scalable and mounts into a standard

1. Base module 5. Library door lock

2. Expansion module 6. Base unit cartridge access port (CAP)

3. Library door 7. Keypad

4. Expansion module cartridge access port 8. Robotics unit (with removable facade)

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FIGURE 1-2 Rear View of Library Components

Library Overview

1. Base module 7. RLC controller card

2. Drive expansion module 8. MPU2 (Fibre Channel) or MPW/RLW (SCSI) 

3. Cartridge expansion module 9. Library main power switch

4. Redundant power supply 10.Library fans

5. Standard power supply 11.Tape drive 1 in base unit

6. Power supply cord receptacle 12.Tape drive 1 in expansion module

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PUA (Dual Port Fibre Channel-check on availability)

Capacity on Demand

The SL500 library includes the Capacity on Demand feature. Capacity on Demand separates physical capacity from activated capacity, and allows you to pay only for the capacity you need. Then as your needs grow, you can add modules and activate the portion that you need. To expand capacity within a module, you need only purchase and install an activation key file for the new capacity, and then reboot the library.

Note – Starting with SL500 firmware version 1300 and SLConsole version FRS_4.00,

storage capacity upgrades must be installed through the SL500 activation utility.  This feature controls cartridge storage cells only. All installed tape drives are available by default. All cells in CAPs configured for enter and eject operations are available if the module containing the CAP has any activated storage cells.

Capacity on Demand Features and Restrictions

Important features and restrictions of Capacity on Demand that will help your customer to plan for and use the feature in your SL500 library are:

■ Only activated storage cells can be used for tape cartridge storage. Inactivated cells

cannot be used for cartridge storage, nor can they be accessed by any hosts.

■ The minimum capacity is 30 storage cells for LTO-only libraries, and 24 storage cells

for mixed-media libraries. This is identified as Limited Base hardware activation.

■ Customers can purchase additional capacity in the following increments:

■ FullBase – All storage cells in the Base Module.

■ FullCEM – All storage cells in a cartridge expansion module (CEM).

■ FullDEM – All storage cells in a drive expansion module (DEM).

■ ThirdDEM – One-third of the storage cells in a DEM. For two-thirds of a DEM,

you would install two ThirdDEM. For all of a DEM, you could install three ThirdDEMs or one FullDEM.

■ After installing additional capacity, you must reboot the library. Once verified by the

library controller, the additional storage cells are available for use.

■ Storage capacity is incremental. Total capacity is equal to the sum of the capacities

specified in each activation key file installed on the library.

■ The order that capacity activation keys are installed is not significant (that is, it does

not need to match the order of the modules in the SL500 frame).

■ The SL500 does not support gaps in activated capacity; all storage cells must be

contiguous. This has the following effects on capacity planning:

■ You can begin adding capacity to a module only if the module directly above it is

at full capacity.

■ Deleting a Capacity key for a module in the middle of a library causes the

modules below it to be unavailable. Any partitioning definitions affect will need to be re-done to account for the deleted slots.

Note – CEMs must be at the bottom of any SL500 configuration.

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Hardware Activation Keys

The Hardware Activation utility allows the customer (or a service representative) to install optional features on the library. This utility begins with SL500 firmware version 1300 and Library Console version FRS_4.00.

Directions for customers to install the hardware activation keys are supplied in the SL500 User’s Guide, part number 96116.

For SL500 hardware upgrade issues, customers should contact Technical Support and create a service request.

For SILKS issues, the Storage TSC Tape Support Team (Backline/Tier 3) should e-mail the SILKS_Help_Team@sun.com.

For SILKS IT application issues, users should create a Service Desk ticket:

Report a Problem > Software Applications > SILKS INFRA

■ AMER: http://servicedesk.central

■ APAC: http://servicedesk.singapore

■ EMEA: http://servicedesk.uk

Two examples of major hardware activations include:

■ Partitioning and

■ Capacity on Demand

Activation Key File

A activation key file is delivered to the customer in an e-mail correspondence. Once received, the customer (or service representative) can perform this task.

The activation key file is installed through a session in the Library Console.

The key file is a digitally signed image (.img) file containing one or more activation keys for the features customers have purchased. In order to ensure that features are installed on the correct library, the activation key file includes the serial number of the target library and can only be installed on that library.

Each key file is assigned a unique sequence number. The sequence number ensures that only one instance of an activation key file can be installed on a library at a time.

SL500 hardware activation key files are cumulative. When you install a new key file, the included features are added to the features already installed on the library. These key files do not expire.

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Library with LTO-only Cartridge Slots

Caution – Firmware problems: You can not mix LTO and mixed-media arrays and

magazines within the same library. If you add expansion modules, the new modules must have the same type arrays as the existing modules.

The base module can be installed in a rack or placed on a desk, table, or similar sturdy surface. X-option number XSL500-DESKTP-KTZ contains covers, hardware, and other items to convert the base module into a desk-top version.

For each library:

■ The base module contains the robotics unit and the base unit:

■ The robotics unit has the robotic components and the keypad

■ The base unit has up to 50 cartridge slots (see note), one or two tape drives, and a

5-slot cartridge access port (CAP).

Note – If the reserved slots are configured as storage slots, the numbering starts there.

The CAP slots also can be configured as storage slots.

■ Drive expansion modules and cartridge expansion modules can be added to a

standard rack to accommodate various slot and tape drive configurations. Yo u m us t have a FullBase capacity base unit, either from the initial order or with the upgrade conversion bill, before you can order an expansion module.

■ See Chapter 5, “Ordering” for part numbers.

LTO-only Slot Physical Configurations

Note – Your software might conflict with the following information. Refer to your

software publication for unique information.

The following figures and tables show cartridge slot and tape drive locations.

■ FIGURE 1-3 shows a library with only a base module.

■ FIGURE 1-4 shows a library with a base module that has nine reserved slots, one drive

expansion module, and one cartridge expansion module.

■ FIGURE 1-5 shows a library with a base module that has two reserved slots, one drive

expansion module, and one cartridge expansion module. The storage slot numbering begins with the first slot after the reserved slots in column 1. The figure shows two reserved slots, but there could be more. If the reserved slots are configured as storage slots, the top slot (row 1) would be 1.

■ FIGURE 1-6 shows the slot capacity of a cartridge expansion module according to

which type of module is installed above and below it.

Four integers are used to represent the cartridge and tape drive slots, as viewed from the

front of the library.

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LTO-only Slot Physical Configurations

The numbering scheme uses the library, module, row and column scheme.

1. Library number (always 0)

2. Library module number 1 (top of rac

3. Row number 1 through 9 (base module) or 1 through 12 (expansion module)

4. Column number 1 through 9 for base module and drive expansion module, 1

thr

ough 11 for cartridge expansion module

FIGURE 1-3 Base Module, LTO-only Library Slots

k) through 5 (bottom of rack)

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LTO-only Slot Physical Configurations

FIGURE 1-4 Firmware, LTO-only Library Slot Mapping

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FIGURE 1-5 SCSI Element Numbering Mapping—LTO-only Library

LTO-only Slot Physical Configurations

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LTO-only Slot Physical Configurations

FIGURE 1-6 LTO-only Library Slots for Back Wall of Cartridge Expansion Module

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LTO-only Slot Physical Configurations

LTO-only Capacity Calculations

TABLE 1-1 and TAB LE 1-2 on page 11 relate to LTO-only libraries. The table assumes that,

when DEMs and CEMs are installed in the same CEMs, as preferred.

Important:  Do not install an EZ DEM below an original CEM. T

Adding LTO slot capacity is covered in Chapter 5, “Ordering”.

TABLE 1-1 LTO-only Capacity Rules

Description Physical Capacity ...with Value

Base Module only (shipped standard) 30 LimitedBase

as last module 50 FullBase

with any module below 66 FullBase

Adding a DEM as

with any module below 84 ThirdDEM (in increments of 28, 28, 28)

Adding a CEM

Module

with any module below 114 FullCEM

CEM after CEM 11 0 FullCEM

with any module below 120 FullCEM

the last module 77 ThirdDEM (in increments of 26, 26, 25)

after a DEM or Base

104 FullCEM

library, the DEMs are above all of the

his is not physically allowed.

TABLE 1-2 LTO-only Capacity Example

Additional

Module Capacity Value Installed

ence

Sequ Number

Ra Capacity Available

Additional Sl

ots*

Library

tal

To Count

Base Module

Shipped standard LimitedBase 30 30

Full capacity

FullBase 100 +20 50

Drive Expansion Module 16 +16 66

1/3 DEM  (increments of 26, 26, 25)

1/3 DEM  (increments of 28, 28, 28)

101 77 +26 92

102 +26 118

103 +25 143

Cartridge Expansion Module 7 +7 150

FullCEM 104 104 114 254

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Mixed Media Slot Physical Configurations

The following figures illustrate the physical configurations for mixed media libraries.

FIGURE 1-7 Base Module, Mixed-Media Library Slots

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FIGURE 1-8 Firmware, Mixed-Media Library Slot Mapping

Mixed Media Slot Physical Configurations

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Mixed Media Slot Physical Configurations

FIGURE 1-9 SCSI Mixed-Media Library Element Numbering Mapping

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Mixed Media Slot Physical Configurations

FIGURE 1-10 Mixed-Media Library Slots for Back Wall of Cartridge Expansion Module

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Mixed Media Capacities

All capacity counts assume zero reserved slots and all CAPs are configured as I/O slots. The restricted slot count reduces the available slot capacity one-for-one.

Configuring any CAP slots as storage slots within a module increases the available slots for 1/3 calculations. CAP slots outside any inactivated module—regardless if configured as I/O or storage—are not available for use.

Caution – Firmware problems: You can not mix LTO and mixed-media arrays and

magazines within the same library. If you add expansion modules, the new modules must have the same type arrays as the existing modules.

The robotics unit must be PN 314558705 or higher to read SDLT cartridge labels.

Mixed Media Library Capacity Rules

TABLE 1-3 and TABLE 1-4 on page 17 relate to mixed media libraries. The table assumes

that, when DEMs and CEMs are installed in the same the CEMs, as preferred.

library, the DEMs are above all of

Important:  Do not install an EZ DEM below an original CEM. T

Adding mixed media slot capa

TABLE 1-3 Mixed Media Library Capacity Rules

Description Physical Capacity ...with Value

Base Module only (shipped standard) 24 LimitedBase

as the last module 42 FullBase

with any module below 56 FullBase

Adding a DEM as

with any module below 70 ThirdDEM (in increments of 24, 23, 23)

Adding a CEM

with any module below 94 FullCEM

CEM after CEM 90 FullCEM

with any module below 100 FullCEM

the last module 63 ThirdDEM (in increments of 21, 21, 21)

after a DEM or Base Module 84 FullCEM

city is covered in Chapter 5, “Ordering”.

his is not physically allowed.

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Mixed Media Capacities

TABLE 1-4 Mixed Media Library Capacity Example

Additional

Module Value

Sequence

mber

Capacity Available

Additional Slots*

Library T

otal Count

Base Module Shipped standard 24 24 24

FullBase 100 +18 42

Drive Expansion Module (none) 14 +14 56

1st one under a base module

ThirdDEM  (increments of 21, 21, 21)

101 63

+21 77

102 +21 98

103 +21 119

Drive Expansion Module (none) 7 +7 126

2nd one under another module

ThirdDEM  (increments of 21, 21, 21)

104 63

+21 147

105 +21 168

106 70 189

Drive Expansion Module (none) 7 +7 196

3rd one under another module

ThirdDEM  (increments of 21, 21, 21)

107

63 +21 217

108 +21 238

109 +21 259

Cartridge Expansion Module

(none) 7 +7 +7 256

FullCEM 110 84 +84 350

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Host Notification for Capacity Changes

When storage capacity is changed, the library controller notifies all affected hosts according to their interface requirements. SCSI hosts are notified by a “Mode Parameters Changed” unit attention. The host must re-audit the library to discover the configuration changes. Customers must consult the appropriate tape management software documentation for detailed procedures and commands.

Partitioning Feature—Overview

The SL500 library can now be partitioned into various sections. Briefly stated, this means that instead of one library (with all its cartridge slots, tape drives and CAPs) being a single entity, the library and these components can now be divided into multiple sections (up to eight). Each partition can be accessed by one host or multiple hosts.

If your customer orders the partitioning feature, the service representative must enable the feature and work with the systems administrators who will be involved with assigning the partitions.

Partitioning is an option. Activation is required to enable the feature. See “Hardware

Activation Keys” on page 5 and “Partitioning” on page 73.

Clear communication and cooperation among system programmers, network administrators and service representatives are essential. Be sure to share this information with all those involved in the partitioning effort and, if need be, correspond with other members of the service community when assistance is required.

Note – It is best that all questions are answered before attempting to partition a library.

Partitioning—General

Partitioning has terms associated with it that you and your customer must understand to effectively use the feature. In certain cases, these terms redefine some concepts that are familiar with users of the traditional, non-partitioned library configuration.

A “partition” is defined as the process of dividing portions of a library into discrete sections. The partitioning feature offers great flexibility for users. A partition can be as small as a single storage slot, a single CAP slot, or one tape drive if desired. A library can also contain multiple partitions. Customers could also set up a single and/or multiple partitions that are accessible by single or multiple hosts.

The key to understanding partitioning is knowing what partitions exist, their boundaries, and who has access to the specific partitions that are configured.

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Partitioning Feature—Overview

Setting up a partition requires some important considerations:

■ If one partition designates several tape drives solely to its partition, no other

partitions can use these tape drives.

■ Partition users must also anticipate how much storage area is needed for their

resident tape volumes and the amount of free slots required.

■ CAP assignments are also critical. CAP slots can be specifically assigned to certain

partitions or left open for common use. This will be discussed in detail later.

Storage slots and drives that are not assigned a partition within a partitioned library cannot be accessed. A customer could leave an area of slots unassigned, for example, in preparation for a planned future partition.

The SCSI element numbering within partitioned libraries is continuous for each partition, even if slot locations for each partition are non-contiguous. Using

FIGURE 1-11

as an example, if one partition owns the base and cartridge expansion modules, SCSI element numbering begins at the first available slot in the base module and continues through the cartridge expansion module slots. For the partition owning the driving expansion module, the first slot in that module will begin the element numbering for that partition and continue throughout the module.

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FIGURE 1-11 Partitioning a Library

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Partitioning—Access Control

Host definitions are assigned to specific partitions. Customers can assign multiple host definitions to a single partition. However, they cannot assign the same host definitions to multiple partitions. For example, Partition 1 could be set up for hosts 2, 3, and 4; Partition 2 could have hosts 1 and 5 for host definitions. They could not, however, assign host 1 or 5 to both Partitions 1 and 2.

The host definition consists of:

■ Host ID (WWN)

■ Port number

■ Logical unit number (LUN)

Partitioning—Location Numbering

Location numbering is composed of four digits: Library number, Module number, Row number, and Column number.

In a non-partitioned library configuration, the location number for the library always begins with the number “0.” For partitioned libraries, however, the library number will change to the partition number.

If Partition 1 was composed of the entire base module, locating a cartridge in module 1, row 8, column 1 in the base module would translate into the following: 1, 1, 8, 1.

If Partition 2 was composed of the entire drive expansion module, row 10, column 1 would translate into 2, 2, 10, 1.

Partitioning—CAP Behavior

Whereas cartridge slots and drives can be partitioned, CAPs (or CAP slots) can be configured for:

■ Assignment to a specific partition only (split assigned CAP)

■ Common use for those partitions that do not specifically assign slots (common CAP)

■ A combination of specific slots and common slots (mixed CAP)

Customers could conceivably partition two slots in an 8-slot CAP to a single partition and the remaining slots to a second partition, for example.

For partitioned libraries, these three configuration options for CAP assignments are explained below.

Split Assigned CAPs

As cartridge slots and tape drives can be partitioned, CAPs or CAP slots can be assigned to the sole use of a partition. When specific CAP slots are assigned to a specific partition, the split assigned CAP option is enabled

Careful planning in regard to anticipated CAP usage is required when using this option. Only those CAP slots designated as split assigned can be used by the partition assigning them.

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Split Assigned CAPs—Example

The library (see FIGURE 1-1 on page 2) is composed of a base, drive and cartridge expansion modules. All cartridge slots, drives and CAP slots in the base module comprise Partition 1. All cartridge slots, drives and CAP slots in the drive expansion and cartridge expansion modules are assigned to Partition 2. Each partition has access to only the components configured for it.

If Partition 1 requests a CAP import operation, the procedure is:

■ The operator selects Partition 1’s CAP through either the local operator panel or

SLConsole.

■ The CAP button on the base module is pressed.

■ The top CAP door is opened. All remaining CAP doors remain closed.

■ The operator completes the operation.

If Partition 2 requests a CAP import operation, the procedure is:

■ The operator selects Partition 2’s CAP through either the local operator panel or

SLConsole.

■ The CAP button on the base module is pressed.

■ The top CAP door remains closed. All remaining CAP doors open.

■ The operator completes the operation.

Multiple split CAP assignments are available within a library. This is in contrast to common assigned CAPs (see below).

Note – As the default behavior, if no partition has selected a CAP through the operator

panel or Library Console, the library will behave as if all split configured CAPs have been assigned to the CAP button. When the button is pressed, all CAP doors that are designated as split assigned will open to expose all split configured CAP slots, provided that no common configured CAP slot containing a cartridge is exposed.

Common (Unassigned) CAPs

The common (or unassigned) CAP configuration is present when there are no specified CAP slots designated (split assigned) to a partition or partitions. Strictly speaking, one does not “configure” or “assign” a CAP as common—any CAP slots that are not split assigned are available for mutual use among the remaining, unassigned partitions. Keep in mind that common CAPs are a single unit, shared among those partitions that have no split assigned CAPs.

Common (Unassigned) CAPs—Example

Referring to FIGURE 1-11 on page 20, Partition 1 is set up to contain all cartridge slots and drives in the base module for a single host. The remaining cartridge slots and drives are a second partition used only by a second host. However, no CAP slots are explicitly assigned for a partition—both partitions can use all CAP slots.

An example of an import operation sequence for a common CAP would be:

■ The operator selects the CAP through either the local operator panel or SLConsole.

■ An operator presses the CAP button.

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■ All CAP doors open.

■ A cartridge is placed in any CAP slot.

■ The CAP door is closed.

■ The cartridge is placed into a slot within the requesting host’s partition.

In a second instance, assume that Partition 2 requests a CAP export operation of a cartridge. Since it is a common CAP, the operation would be:

■ The operator selects the CAP through either the local operator panel or SLConsole.

■ The VOLSER of the cartridge to be exported is entered.

■ The cartridge is placed in any CAP slot.

■ All CAP doors open.

■ The operator completes the operation.

For common CAPs, slots may be used by all partitions who do not specifically assign them. However, only one partition can select a CAP for operation at one time. The operation must be completed before the CAP is released to someone else through either the operator panel or SLConsole.

Mixed CAPs

A mixed CAP option is present when both split CAP and common CAP configurations are present within a library.

Mixed CAPs—Example

Referring again to FIGURE 1-1 on page 2, Partition 1 contains only the cartridge in module 1, column 5, row 1, and drive number 1 and the single CAP slot 1 in the base module. The remaining storage slots and drives are divided among partitions 2, 3, and 4. The remaining CAP slots are left unassigned. These unassigned CAP slots are usable by partitions 2, 3, and 4, but CAP slot 1 in the base module can only be used by Partition 1.

If Partition 1 requests a CAP export operation, the procedure is:

■ The operator selects its CAP through either the local operator panel or SLConsole.

■ The VOLSER of the cartridge to be exported is entered.

■ The cartridge is placed into the top CAP slot of module 1’s CAP.

■ The top CAP door is opened. All remaining CAP doors remain closed.

■ The operator completes the operation.

If Partitions 2 through 4 request an export operation, the procedure is:

■ The operator selects a CAP through either the local operator panel or SLConsole. For

this example, assume that Partition 2 has selected the top CAP for placement of the cartridge.

■ The VOLSER of the cartridge to be exported is entered.

■ The cartridge is placed into any module 1 CAP slot except the top one.

■ All CAP doors open.

■ The operator closes all CAP doors.

Within mixed assigned CAP environments:

■ For common CAPs, one or more partitions can share those CAP slots not designated

as split assigned.

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Power System

■ For split assigned CAPs, several configurations are possible. For example, the 4-slot

CAP in a base module could be split assigned to Partition 1; the top four slots in the drive expansion module’s CAP could be split assigned to Partition 2; the bottom four slots in the drive expansion module’s CAP could be split assigned to Partition 3, and so forth. To fulfill the mixed definition, however, there must also be common CAP slots available.

The CAP Button—Its Function in Partitioned Libraries

A significant difference between a non-partitioned library’s CAPs and those of a partitioned library must be noted. For a non-partitioned library, pressing the CAP button opens all CAPs that are configured as CAPs. In a partitioned library, each partition

must first have its CAP selected, using the operator panel or Library Console. This will dedicate the CAP button to the use of those partitions that selected a CAP or CAPs for operation. After

selection, pressing the CAP button will open only the CAP doors assigned to that partition.

If not selected by any partition, pressing the CAP button will open only those CAP slots that are split assigned (see the note

An important thing to remember is that if multiple partitions are assigned to the same CAP slots (that is, common slots)—and that CAP is selected for use by one partition—the CAP import/export operation must be completed and the new partition assignment made, before another member of that partition can gain access for CAP operations.

on page 22).

Power System

The SL500 library comes with two power options: standard and redundant.

■ The standard option has one 110–240 VAC, single phase, 50–60 Hz power supply that

provides DC power to the library.

■ The redundant option provides an additional power supply as an optional feature. To

provide redundancy, each supply should be plugged into a separate branch circuit.

If something within the power supply or power source fails, the second supply provides power to the entire library until the failed power supply can be replaced or the power source is re-established.

See TA BL E 1-7, TA BL E 1-8, and TABLE 1-9 for the power specifications.

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Robotics Unit

The robotics unit (FIGURE 1-12) moves cartridges among the storage cells, tape drives, and cartridge access ports (CAPs) and is included with the base module. The three main components of t

■ Z drive assembly—Uses a pulley system to vertically move the X table up and down

■ X table assembly—Moves the hand horizontally across the library

■ Hand assembly—Contains the wrist motor, gripper assembly, and bar-code scanner:

■ The wrist motor rotates the hand left and right.

■ The gripper assembly has fingers that grasp the sides of the cartridge.

■ The bar-code scanner targets and reads the volume serial numbers

FIGURE 1-12 Robotics Unit

Robotics Unit

he robotic unit are the:

1. Z drive assembly 3. Keypad (included because of its location)

2. Hand assembly 4. X table assembly

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Electronics

The electronics for the library consists of two types of cards:

■ RLC (control) card—Contains the processor and controls the various functions of the

library, such as the robotics, sensors, vision system, and the CAP. The RLC card also stores the library configuration and volume serial numbers of the cartridge tapes and their locations.

■ Interface card — Provides the type of interface attachment to the library:

■ MPW/RLW card for a SCSI LVD interface

■ MPU2 card for a Fibre Channel interface 

(PUA Dual Port Fibre Channel; check on availability)

FIGURE 1-13 RLC Card Connectors

1. Private Ethernet port is for future use.

2. Not used

3. Public Ethernet port is for remote service access, SLConsole, and SNMP.

4. Fault LED indicates that the control card has detected an error.

5. Reserved for future use.

6. Not used

7. CLI port is an RJ-45 serial port for service representatives.

8. Active LED indicates the library controller is active.

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FIGURE 1-14 Keypad

Operator Panels

There are three ways an operator can use to access the library:

■ Keypad (standard)

■ Remote operator panel using the Library Console (standard)

■ Local operator panel, touch screen (optional feature)

Keypad

FIGURE 1-14 shows the keypad, which has two buttons and five LEDs.

■ The two buttons:

■ Door: calls the robot to move to the parked zone

■ CAP: opens the cartridge access port

■ The five LEDs indicate library activity, service and fault status, CAP and front door

status

1. Open Door button 5. Service Required indicator

2. Open Door indicator 6. Library Active indicator

3. Open CAP button 7. Service Robot indicator

4. Open CAP indicator

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Cartridge Access Port

Library Console

The SL500 uses the StorageTek Library Console (SLConsole), a Java1 application that provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for the library.

This application is accessed from a remote PC (standard feature) that uses a TCP/IP connection to the library.

The SLConsole can be used to help diagnose problems with the library and its attached devices (tape drives, CAPs, and robot). It allows you to:

■ Monitor device activity

■ Load firmware

■ Print reports

Local Operator Panel

The local operator panel is an optional feature that can be used to:

■ View library component details (status, properties, and statistics)

■ Locate a cartridge

■ Move a cartridge

■ Empty the hand

■ Clean a tape drive

Cartridge Access Port

The cartridge access ports (CAPs) are located to the right of the front door of the library.

The base module has one standard CAP:

■ The library with LTO-only arrays has one 5-slot CAP.

■ The library with mixed-media arrays has one 4-slot CAP.

Each expansion module has a CAP consisting of two magazines:

■ The library with LTO-only arrays has two 5-slot magazines.

■ The library with mixed-media arrays has two 4-slot magazines.

1. Java is a general purpose programming language with a nu mbe r of fea tur es t hat mak e th e

language well suited for use on the internet and with Web browsers.

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Library Interfaces

The SL500 library uses the following interface connections:

■ Ethernet

■ SCSI LVD

■ Fibre Channel

FIGURE 1-15 Library Interfaces

Library Interfaces

1. Ethernet connection 2. SCSI LVD card (MPW/RLW) 3. Fibre Channel card (MPU2/PUA)

Ethernet

The SL500 uses standard TCP/IP over Ethernet for the Library Console and Simple Network Management Protocol connections.

Note – A private network connection to an Ethernet hub or switch is recommended for

maximum throughput and minimum contention.

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Library Interfaces

Simple Network Management Protocol

Simple network management protocol (SNMP) is an application-layer protocol that performs network management operations over an Ethernet connection.

SNMP allows systems administrators to query the library for configuration, operation, and statistical information plus SNMP allows the library to alert systems administrators of potential problems.

Systems administrators and network managers can use SNMP to monitor and receive status from the library, such as:

■ Operational state of the library (firmware, serial number, online/offline)

■ Library elements (columns, panels, slots, CAPs)

■ Number of storage slots, media types, and tape drives

The SL500 library supports SNMPv3 and Management Information Base (MIB) II or higher.

MIB is a viewable document that contains descriptions about the characteristics for a managed device. These characteristics are the functional elements for that device which can be monitored using SNMP software.

For SNMP information, refer to the SL500 Simple Network Management Protocol Guide, part 316946601.

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Library Interfaces

SCSI LVD

The small computer system interface (SCSI) is an ANSI standard, intelligent peripheral interface that has been in existence since the late 1970’s.

The low voltage differential ( this interface and provides a low noise, low power, low amplitude signal. This lower signal allows for faster switching and higher data transmission speeds. However, this lower signal also reduces the length of cable allowed for an LVD bus. An LVD bus can be up to 12 m (40 ft) long and can support up to 16 devices.

The SL500 library implements the SCSI-3 standard that uses a 16-bit bus, and supports data ra Ultra SCSI (Ultra160). L.

FIGURE 1-16 SCSI LVD Example

tes of up to 80 MB/s. SCSI 3 is also know as Ultra3 SCSI, Fast SCSI (Fast-80), or

LVD) implementation is the most recent development of

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Library Interfaces

Fibre Channel

The SL500 Fibre Channel physical interface provides a native connection scheme that supports open system environments. Topologies include:

■ Switched Fabric 

Note: Th

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

■ Arbitrated Loop 

Note: While new or future implementations.

Arbitrated loops provide multiple connections for devices that share a single loop and allow only point-toarbitrated loop can connect up to 126 ports.

FIGURE 1-17 Fibre Channel Example

is topology is recommended for the library.

connections between nodes and multiple,

the library supports the arbitrated loop topology, switched fabric is preferred for

point connections between an initiator and target. An

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Library Management Software

Library management software components control the library and manage the library database. They also retain volume location and attribute information, plus they perform activities such as mounts and dismounts, enters and ejects.

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

Note – The same library management software the customer currently has and is

familiar with today can be upgraded to support the SL500 library.

Automated Cartridge System Library Software

Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS) is an open systems software package that manages library contents and controls library hardware to mount and dismount cartridges on tape drives. This application provides library management services such as cartridge tracking, pooling, reports, and library control.

Note: ACSLS 7.1.x or higher is required.

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Library Management Software

FIGURE 1-18 ACSLS Example

Independent Hardware and Software Vendors

For the most current list of independent hardware and software vendors:

1. Go to http://extranet.stortek.com/inte

2. In the Disk and Library window, select S

3. Click the Get Summary button.

4. Review the Summary Report or click on the Detailed Report button for more

formation.

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rop/interop?cmd=short_matrix

TK:SL500 and any other filters.

Tape Drives and Cartridges

See Appendix A or the tape drive publications for information about the tape drives.

Safety Features

The SL500 library has a combination of safety features throughout the library, which include:

■ Key to open and lock front door

■ Robotics retracted and in a parked position

■ Protective modules for the logic cards

■ Cooling fans to prevent an overheating condition

Front Door and Robotics

The robot is retracted into the park zone in the robotics unit when the front door is open. Plus, you must use a key to open the front door.

To open the front door:

1. Press the Door Open button on the keypad.

■ The software allows the current job to complete.

■ The software parks the robot by retracting it into the robotics unit.

2. When the Door Open indicator light turns on, use the key to open the door.

The front door must be opened with a key to make sure that the data is secure. If the door is not fully closed, a sensor relays the condition to the software for security and safety reasons.

Power is removed from the robot to prevent someone’s hand from being injured.

Cards and Power Supply

The RLC card, interface card, and the power supply are housed inside protective modules to prevent you from coming into contact with hazardous voltages and sensitive electronics.

Cooling Fans

The library has two cooling fans that provide cooling for the library electronics.

The tape drives and power supplies have their own fans.

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Specifications

The following tables list the specifications for the rack, library and tape drives. See

FIGURE 4-1 on page 63 and FIGURE 4-2 on page 64 for library and rack dimensions.

Note – In the following table, HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard

Company. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines. SDLT is a trademark of Quantum Corporation.

TABLE 1-5 Library Component Weights

Component Weight

Base module with 1 power supply, 2 tape drives, and robotics unit 44.5 kg (98.0 lb)

Drive expansion module (DEM) with 1 power supply and 4 tape drives 41.3 kg (91.0 lb)

Cartridge expansion module (CEM) 20.1 kg (44.2 lb)

Robotics unit 10.1 kg (22.2 lb)

Power supply 2.3 kg (5.1 lb)

HP® LTO Ultrium tape drive and tray assy 3.6 kg (7.9 lb)

IBM® LTO Ultrium tape drive and tray assy 4.5 kg (9.9 lb)

SDLT™ LVD tape drive and tray assy 4.2 kg (9.3 lb)

SDLT FC tape drive and tray assy 4.1 kg (9.0 lb)

DLT-S4 tape drive and tray assembly 3.92 kg (8.65 lb)

Tape drive tray assy without tape drive 1.5 kg (3.4 lb)

LTO Ultrium cartridge 221 g (7.8 oz)

TABLE 1-6 Environmental Specifications

Item

Te mp er at ur e

Humidity 20 to 80% 10 to 95% 10 to 95%

Wet bulb (maximum, noncondens

Altitude -76 to 3,048 m (-250 to 10,000 ft)

ing)

Measurements Operating Storage Transporting

10 to 40ºC (50 to 104ºF)

+29.2ºC (+84.5ºF)

10 to 40ºC (50 to 104ºF)

+35ºC (+95ºF)

-40 to +60ºC (-40 to +140ºF)

+35ºC (+95ºF)

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TABLE 1-7 Library Power without Tap e Driv e s

Item Specification

Input voltage 100–240 VAC, single phase

Frequency 50/60 Hz

Maximum library power consumption 1.4 A @ 120 V or 0.8 A

@ 240 V

Maximum heat output 614 Btu/hr

Voltage-amperes 180 VA

TABLE 1-8 Library Power with Tw o LTO Tap e Dri v e s

Item Specification

Input power 219 Watts

Input voltage-amperes 226 voltage-amperes

Input current (100 VAC) 2.3 amperes

Input current (120 VAC) 1.9 amperes

Input current (240 VAC) 0.9 amperes

Btu/hour 748 Btu/hr

Specifications

TABLE 1-9 Library Power with Four LTO Tape Drives

Item Specification

Input power 288 Watts

Input voltage-amperes 297 voltage-amperes

Input current (100 VAC) 3.0 amperes

Input current (120 VAC) 2.5 amperes

Input current (240 VAC) 1.2 amperes

Btu/hour 983 Btu/hr

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Warranties

The initial warranty period for the SL500 is:

■ 5-by-9 next business day service level

■ Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain time

■ 12 months from installation

Regulatory Agencies

The following regulatory agencies have tested and certified the SL500 library.

■ Certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) to Standard for Information

Technology Equipment -- Safety -- Part 1: General Requirements

■ UL 60950-1 First Edition

■ CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 First Edition

■ EN 60950-1 (IEC 60950-1:2001, modified)

■ CB Scheme in compliance to international Certified Body Scheme requirements with

all national deviations

EN60950-1:2001 Statement

The following statement pertains to products that require a ground connection at the wall outlet.

Norway: Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt Finland: Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoske

Sweden: Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag

Denmark: For tilslutning af de øvrige ledere, se m

ttimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan

edfølgende installationsvejledning.

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Electromagnetic

Configuration used for verification and compliance in an SL500 Modular Library with a TCP/IP connection and 2 to 18 tape drives:

■ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in compliance to the requirements of

FCC 47, Part15, Subpart B and Unintentional Radiators Class A

■ Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) (Japan) in compliance to VCCI

Class A (Cispr22)

■ Australia/New Zealand (C-Tick Mark) in compliance to requirements of the

Australia/New Zealand EMC Framework AS/NZS 3548: 1995 Class A

■ European Community (CE Mark) in compliance to the requirements of

Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336 (including all amendments).

■ Canadian Emissions (ICES) in compliance to the requirements of Canada's

Interference Causing Equipment Standard ICES-003 Class A.

■ Taiwan (BSMI) in compliance to the requirements of Canada's Interference Causing

Equipment Standard ICES-003 Class A.

■ Korea in compliance to the requirements of Korean EMC Law.

Fiber-optic

Each fiber-optic interface in this equipment contains a laser transceiver that is a Class 1 Laser Product.

Each laser transceiver has an output of less than 70 µW.

These Class 1 Laser Products comply with EN60825-1:1994+A1+A2 and with sections 21

R 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.

Warning – Possible Physical Injury. Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Fiber-optic Laser Product Label

In accordance with safety regulations, a label on each StorageTek Fibre Channel product identifies the laser class of the product and the place and date of the manufacturer. The label appears on top of a Fibre Channel tape drive and near the Fibre Channel connectors on a Fibre Channel tape library.

A copy of the label is shown here: The following laser safety and

classification translations are for users in Finland and Sweden:

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040.10 AND 1040.11

CLASS 1 LASER LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASSE 1 LASER APPARAT

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CHAPTER

System Assurance

The system assurance process is the exchange of information among team members to make sure that no aspects of the sale, order, installation and implementation for the SL500 Library are overlooked. This process promotes an error-free installation and contributes to the overall customer satisfaction.

The system assurance team members make sure that all aspects of the process are pl

anned carefully and performed efficiently.

This process begins when the customer accepts the

sales proposal. At this time, a

StorageTek representative schedules one or more system assurance planning meetings.

System Assurance Planning Meetings

The purpose of the system assurance planning meetings are to:

■ Introduce the customer to the StorageTek SL500 Library

■ Explain the system assurance process and establish the team

■ Identify and define the customer requirements

■ Identify the configurations

■ Complete the order

■ Prepare for the installation and implementation

TABLE 2-1 System Assurance Task Checklist

Task Completed?

Introduce the team to the customer. Yes ❑ No ❑

Complete the Team Member Contact sheets in this chapter. Yes ❑ No ❑

Review and complete Ch

Complete the ordering pages in Chapt

Determine the installati

apter 3, “Site Survey” (also in the site kit TM0001) Ye s ❑ No ❑

apter 4, “Site Preparation” (also in the site kit TM0001) Ye s ❑ No ❑

er 5, “Ordering” Yes ❑ No ❑

on schedule: Yes ❑ No ❑

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Customer Team Member Contact Sheet

Complete the following with information about the customer team members:

Name:

Title:

Telep h o n e Numb e r :

FAX N umber:

Cell Phone / Pager:

E-mail Address:

Name:

Title:

Telep h o n e Numb e r :

FAX N umber:

Cell Phone / Pager:

E-mail Address:

Name:

Title:

Telep h o n e Numb e r :

FAX N umber:

Cell Phone / Pager:

E-mail Address:

Name:

Title:

Telep h o n e Numb e r :

FAX N umber:

Cell Phone / Pager:

E-mail Address:

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StorageTek Team Member Contact Sheet

Complete the following with information about the StorageTek team members:

Name:

Title:

Telep h o n e Numb e r :

FAX N umber:

Cell Phone / Pager:

E-mail Address:

Name:

Title:

Telep h o n e Numb e r :

FAX N umber:

Cell Phone / Pager:

E-mail Address:

StorageTek Team Member Contact Sheet

Name:

Title:

Telep h o n e Numb e r :

FAX N umber:

Cell Phone / Pager:

E-mail Address:

Name:

Title:

Telep h o n e Numb e r :

FAX N umber:

Cell Phone / Pager:

E-mail Address:

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StorageTek Team Member Contact Sheet

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CHAPTER

Site Survey

This chapter provides space where you can record the different platforms, applications, and hardware configurations your customer currently has.

The type of information you need to gather includes:

■ “System Configuration” on page 46

■ “Applications” on page 48

■ “Databases” on page 50

■ “Hardware Configurations” on page 51

■ “Library” on page 51

■ “Tape Drives” on page 52

■ “Cartridge Tapes” on page 53

■ “Network” on page 54

■ “Cables and Connectors” on page 56

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System Configuration

Use these two pages to record information about the customer’s operating systems and configurations.

TABLE 3-1 Questions About the Customer’s Operating Systems

Question Answer

1. How many and what types of operating systems or platforms does the customer have?

Open-Systems:

■ Windows: 2000, NT

Make and model:  Quantity: 

■ UNIX: Solaris, AIX, HP-UX

Make and model:  Quantity: 

■ Linux

Make and model:  Quantity: 

Main-Frame:

■ MVS 

Make and model:  Quantity:

■ VM 

Make and model:  Quantity:

Other (Specify):

■ Make and 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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TABLE 3-2 Current System Configuration

System ___________________ Processor _ ______________ Processor _______________

Vendor make and model

Operating system type

Version number and patch level

Number of channels

IP address

HBA vendor and model

HBA firmware versions

Switch make and model

Switch and port numbers

System ___________________ Processor _ ______________ Processor _______________

Vendor make and model

Operating system

Version number and patch level

Number of channels

IP address

HBA vendor and model

HBA firmware versions

Switch make and model

Switch and port numbers

System ___________________ Processor _ ______________ Processor _______________

Vendor make and model

Operating system

Version number and patch level

Number of channels

IP address

HBA vendor and model

HBA firmware versions

Switch make and model

Switch and port numbers

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Applications

Use these two pages to record information about the customer’s applications.

TABLE 3-3 Questions About the Customer’s Applications

Question Answer

1. How are backups performed, manually or automatically?

2. How many servers or systems perform backups?

3. On what days are backups performed?

4. What types of backups are performed and when?

■ Full

■ Incremental

■ Differential

5. How many hours are available for:

■ Full backups

■ Daily Backups

6. How much data is backed up:

■ Per day

■ Per week

■ Per month

7. What percentage of data changes daily?

8. Are backup windows being met?

9. How long does it actually take?

10.How long should a backup take?

11.Is a different backup schedule needed?

12.How long does the customer kee backed up data?

13.How many copies are made, including the original?

14.How many copies are archived?

15.How often are restores necessary?

16.Why are restores necessary?

17.What are the restore requirements?

18.What are the restore objectives?

p the different levels of

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TABLE 3-4 Current Backup and Archive Software

Selection Type of Backup and Archive Software Version

❑ Veritas NetBackup

❑ IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM)

❑ Legato NetWorker

❑ CA Brightstor

❑ HP Omniback

❑ Commvault Galaxy

❑ E-Mail Archive

❑ ASM NT

❑ ASM UNIX

❑ Other (Specify)

Applications

TABLE 3-5 Current Network Management Software

Selection Type of Management Software Version

❑ Ver i ta s

❑ IBM Tivoli NetView

❑ HP OpenView

❑ HP SUNNet

❑ Horizon Library Monitor

❑ RMS/GSM

❑ Other (Specify)

TABLE 3-6 Current Library Attachment Software

Selection Type of Attachment Software Version

❑ ACSLS

❑ ACSLS HA

❑ Direct SCSI

❑ Fibre Channel

❑ Other (Specify)

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Databases

Use this page to record information about the customer’s databases.

TABLE 3-7 Questions About the Customer’s Database

Question Answer

1. How much primary storage exists?  Total capacity.

2. What type and size of disk have?

Make:  Model:  Capacity:  Quantity:

3. What is the RAID configuration?

4. What type of failover product and version is the cus

tomer using?

5. Does all primary storage require backup?  If not, how much does?

6. Are additional storage devices needed?

7. What database management system does the customer have?

8. What types of databases need backups?

9. What is the size of the smallest database?

10.What is the size of the largest database?

11.How often does the customer back up each database?

12.What type of data is the customer backing up?

13.How valuable is the data in each database?

14.Do the different databases have different backup

equirements?

15.How is the customer cur databases (tape backup, mirroring, snapshot)?

16.If mirroring, how many mirrors?

17.Is mirroring installed because failover is required?

drives does the customer

rently protecting the

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Hardware Configurations

Use the remainder of this chapter to record any existing hardware.

■ Does the customer have any existing libraries? ❑ Ye s ❑ No

■ Does the customer have any existing tape drives? ❑ Ye s ❑ No

■ Does the customer have any existing media for reuse? ❑ Ye s ❑ No

■ Does the customer have an existing storage area network? ❑ Yes ❑ No

■ Are migration services required? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Library

■ Will this library be replacing existing libraries? ❑ Yes ❑ No

■ Will this library be replacing existing StorageTek libraries? ❑ Ye s ❑o No

■ If so, what are the module numbers? _______________

TABLE 3-8 Existing Libraries

Hardware Configurations

Libraries Description Quantity

Manufacturer

Make and model

Cartridge capacity

Manufacturer

Make and model

Cartridge capacity

Manufacturer

Make and model

Cartridge capacity

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Hardware Configurations

Tape Drives

The SL500 supports LTO, SDLT, and DLT-S4 tape drives as described in Appendix A.  If the customer has other types of tape drives,

■ Does the customer have existing StorageTek tape drives? ❑ Ye s ❑ No

■ Does the customer need more tape drives? ❑ Yes ❑ No

■ What types of drives are needed? ___________________

TABLE 3-9 Existing Tape Drive Types

Tape Drive Type Yes No Vendor

3480 or 3490-type devices (18/36 track) ❑ ❑

DLT 7000 or 8000 ❑ ❑

StorageTek T9840 or T9940 ❑ ❑

StorageTek T10000 ❑ ❑

SDLT 320 or 600 ❑ ❑

DLT-S4 ❑ ❑

LTO Generation 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 ❑ ❑

media migration services are required.

TABLE 3-10 New Tape Drives

Tape D riv es Description Quantity

Manufacturer

Make and model

Comments:

Manufacturer

Make and model

Comments:

Manufacturer

Make and model

Comments:

Manufacturer

Make and model

Comments:

Does the customer need to migrate from on

Does the customer need help relocating cartridge

e tape drive technology to another? ❑ Yes ❑ No

tapes, tape drives, and racks? ❑ Yes ❑ No

See “Data Center Services” on page 58 for more information.

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Hardware Configurations

Cartridge Tapes

■ Approximately, how many cartridge tapes does the customer have? _____

■ Does the customer need more tapes? ❑ Yes ❑ No

■ Data cartridges? ❑ Yes ❑ No

■ Cleaning cartridges? ❑ Yes ❑ No

■ Are all cartridge tapes labeled with “approved” labels? ❑ Ye s ❑ No

TABLE 3-11 Existing Cartridge Tapes

Cartridge Tapes Descripti o n Quantity

Data cartridge type

Manufacturer

Data cartridge type

Manufacturer

Data cartridge type

Manufacturer

Data cartridge type

Comments:

Cleaning cartridge type

Manufacturer

Cleaning cartridge type

Manufacturer

Cleaning cartridge type

Manufacturer

Cleaning cartridge type

Comments:

Does the customer need to migrate

old data or technology to LTO? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Does the customer need help relocating c

See “Data Center Services” on page 58 for more information.

artridge tapes to the new library? ❑ Ye s ❑ No

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Hardware Configurations

Network

■ Does the customer have an existing storage area network? ❑ Yes ❑ No

■ Are additional network devices required? ❑ Yes ❑ No

■ What are they? ____________________

■ Does the customer use zones in the network? ❑ Yes ❑ No

■ Are there frequent reconfigurations of the network? ❑ Yes ❑ No

■ Are there multiple floors involved with this network? ❑ Yes ❑ No

■ Are there inter-connections of hubs and switches? ❑ Yes ❑ No

■ Are there remote connections to hubs and switches? ❑ Yes ❑ No

■ Is this a campus network? ❑ Ye s ❑ No

■ Are trunk cables used? ❑ Yes ❑ No

■ Are patch panels used? ❑ Ye s ❑ No

TABLE 3-12 Fibre Channel Switches

Information Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3

Manufacturer

Make and model

Software version

Speed

Number of ports

Port types

GBIC module types

Number of open ports

IP addresses

TABLE 3-13 Ethernet Hubs and Switches

Information Hub/Switch 1 Hub/Switch 2 Hub/Switch 3

Manufacturer

Make and model

Number of ports

Software version

Speed

Duplex

Number of open ports

IP addresses

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TABLE 3-14 Fibre Channel Switch Connections

FC Switch Information Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3

Ve nd o r

Model number

Port 0 connection and status

Port 1 connection and status

Port 2 connection and status

Port 3 connection and status

Port 4 connection and status

Port 5 connection and status

Port 6 connection and status

Port 7 connection and status

Port 8 connection and status

Port 9 connection and status

Port 10 connection and status

Port 11 connection and status

Port 12 connection and status

Port 13 connection and status

Port 14 connection and status

Port 15 connection and status

Port 16 connection and status

Port 17 connection and status

Port 18 connection and status

Port 19 connection and status

Port 20 connection and status

Port 21 connection and status

Port 22 connection and status

Port 23 connection and status

Port 24 connection and status

Port 25 connection and status

Port 26 connection and status

Port 27 connection and status

Port 28 connection and status

Port 29 connection and status

Port 30 connection and status

Port 31 connection and status

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Hardware Configurations

Cables and Connectors

Note – Plan for 1 to 2 m (3 to 7 ft) of slack cable for limited movement and routing.

TABLE 3-15 Cables and Connectors

Type Connector Length Quantity

Fibre Channel

9 micron fiber-optic LC-to-LC

LC-to-SC

Other (specify)

50 micron fiber-optic LC-to-LC

LC-to-SC

LC-to-ST

Other (specify)

Fibre Channel copper DB-9

HSSDC

Ethernet (CAT5E) RS-232

Other (specify)

SCSI (l

ist the connector, length, and quantity)

Note – The SL500 library and tape drives use only SCSI LVD high density connectors

and Fibre Channel LC connectors. If the customer uses other types of cables and connectors, a new cable plan should be created.

FIGURE 3-1 shows several types of connectors for identification purposes only.

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FIGURE 3-1 Connector Types - Identification Chart

Hardware Configurations

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Data Center Services

Whether your customers needs a new data center, a relocation, or an audit, Data Center Services (DCS) has the resources to analyze, plan and manage a project of any size.

In the information-gathering phase, DCS:

■ Gathers information about your customer's environment and requirements from

audits, network maps, equipment inventories, and staff interviews.

■ Determines the scope of work and resources required.

■ Validates the requirements and formally state their findings in reports, executive

summaries, and project plans.

■ Manages the project through completion once the scope, methods, and deliverables

are agreed upon.

Data Center Services are available for customers, for both short- and long-term projects.

Offerings:

■ Hardware relocation and asset swaps

■ Asset management. 

Identify assets of a data center and place them into a controllable state

■ Custom cabling, connectivity, conveyance, and design 

Provide cabling infrastructure to optimize performance, maintenance, and migration to emerging technologies.

■ Media services. 

Relocate tapes and racks, and/or convert one form of media to another.

■ Infrastructure services. 

Design, remodel and optimize existing facilities.

■ Data center project management.

For more information, contact your local Professional Services and Data Center Services representative.

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CHAPTER

Site Preparation

This chapter contains a site planning checklist to help prepare for an SL500 Library installation.

Site Planning Checklist

Make sure that the entire route of your staging will accommodate the width of the pallets, and, if applicable, the overall height of the rack and pallet jack.

TABLE 4-1 Site Planning Checklist

Question Completed Comments: Delivery and Handling Factors

Does the customer have a delivery dock?  If no, 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 may hinder delivery?

Will people be available to handle the delivery of the library?

Will equipment be available to handle the library (forklifts and/or pallet jacks)?

Are the ramp angles less than 10 degrees? Yes ❑ No ❑

Is the dock close to the computer room where the library will be installed?

Is an elevator available to move the library to the appropriate floor?

Is there a staging area where the library can be placed with access to the installation site?

Yes ❑ No ❑



_____________

Yes ❑ No ❑

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Site Planning Checklist

TABLE 4-1 Site Planning Checklist (Continued)

Question Completed Comments: Physical Placement Factors

Does the site have raised flooring? Ye s ❑ No ❑

Has the floor been laser-leveled or within 1 to 2

Yes ❑ No ❑

degrees level?

If a rack was ordered, are there door height limitations to be aware of?

If a customer’s rack is being used, is its depth more than 80 cm (31.5 in.) but less than 94 cm (37 in.)?

Can the customer’s floor support the weight of the

Yes ❑ No ❑ The rack on a pallet with a pallet jack is

210 cm (6.9 ft) high.

Yes ❑ No ❑ Contact Technical Support for optional

rear extensions, kit number 419930101.

Yes ❑ No ❑

library?

Does the customer have floor tile cutouts available for AC power, interface cables, and vented floor tiles for cooling?

Does the intended site have enough room to install

Yes ❑ No ❑ Cutouts are placed at the rear of the

library/rack. Vented tiles should be placed in front of the library.

Yes ❑ No ❑ Front and rear access: 61 cm (2 ft)

and service the equipment?

Are there plans for expansion?

Yes ❑ No ❑

If so, when?

Does the customer want to expand the:

■ Cartridge capacity?

■ Drive capacity?

Environmental Factors

Does the site meet the environmental requirements:

■ Temperature?

■ Humidity?

■ Cooling?

■ Heat generated by the library?

Does the site contain features and materials that guard against electrostatic discharge (ESD)?

Are there special requirements to dispose of or recycle the packing material, pallets, and cardboard?

Is space available for spare parts and documentation?

Power Factors

Does the intended site meet the power requirements for of the equipment?

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

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

Will new electrical wiring be needed? If new electrical wiring is necessary, will it require an inspection or an approval to satisfy local codes?

Date: ______



Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑

Yes ❑ No ❑ Temperature: 10º–40ºC (50º–104ºF)

Humidity: 20–80%, non-condensing

Yes ❑ No ❑

Yes ❑ No ❑ 100–240 VAC, single phase, 50–60 Hz

Yes ❑ No ❑

Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑

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Site Planning Checklist

TABLE 4-1 Site Planning Checklist (Continued)

Question Completed Comments: Connectivity Factors

Note: Cabling is very important to establish a reliable network for the library and tape drives.

Have you completed a cable plan? Yes ❑ No ❑

Have you determined the type and number of cables required?

■ Ethernet: host connections

■ Fibre Channel: data path and host

■ SCSI LVD: data path and host

Is the customer prepared to supply Ethernet cables

Yes ❑ No ❑ 

Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑

Yes ❑ No ❑

Each tape drive needs an interface connection (data path).

Quantity: ________ Quantity: ________ Quantity: ________

for the network?

Can the customer provide the required number of

Yes ❑ No ❑

static IP addresses?

Will interface cables be run from outside the computer room?

Will the customer allow StorageTek to use remote

Yes ❑ No ❑ Cables that run outside a raised floor

computer room require a flammability rating of CL2 or CL2P.

Yes ❑ No ❑

support?

Ta p e D r i ves

Does the customer have the correct type and

Yes ❑ No ❑

number of tape drives?

Are additional tape drives required? How many?

Media Factors

Does the customer have the correct type and

Yes ❑ No ❑ ___________

Yes ❑ No ❑

number of cartridge tapes?

■ Are additional cartridges required?

■ Are cleaning cartridges required?

■ Are labels required?

Human Factors

Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑

Where will the remote operator panel be located? Ye s ❑ No ❑

Does the customer need additional CAP

Yes ❑ No ❑

magazines?

Any Comments and/or other Concerns:

See Appendix A, “Tape Drives and

Cartridges” for information about the

tape drives.

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Preparing for the Installation

Site preparation is important to make sure that no aspects of the installation and implementation are overlooked and to promote an error-free installation. Considerations that you and the customer must make before the equipment arrives are outlined in the following sections.

Personnel

To install an SL500 library, you need at least two qualified installers to lift some of the components from the boxes and to lift the base unit into the rack. A lifting tool is available for the original-design modules to hold the base unit in the rack so that one person can install the front and back screws.

Installation tips are supplied in the Installatio

n Manual.

Tools

TABLE 4-2 lists the tools used to install the library, both standard tools found in most tool

kits and special tools, with part numbers and quantity.

TABLE 4-2 Installation Tools

Tool Pa rt Nu mb er Quantity

Standard Service Tool Bag  Tools include:

■ T10, T15, T20, and T25 Torx bits and driver,

■ Standard screwdrivers

■ Phillips screwdrivers

■ 1/8 Allen wrench

Additional equipment

■ Step stool

■ Gloves

■ Flashlight

24100250 1

Field Service Grounding Kit (ESD Kit) 4711 1

Optional SL500 install tool kit  (temporarily installed in rack to s

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314829201 A/R

upport original design base unit)

Physical Planning

The following figures show the dimensions for the SL500 library.

FIGURE 4-1 Library and Rack Dimensions (Sheet 1 of 2)

Physical Planning

1. 48.3 cm (19.0 in.) width of front of base module with flange

2. 35.6 cm (14.0 in.) height of base module

3. 35.6 cm (14.0 in.) height of expansion module

4. 46.5 cm (18.3 in.) distance between rack holes

5. Original design modules (shown in figure): 60.9 cm (24.0 in.) to 86.4 cm (34.0 in.), optimally 74 cm (29 in.) front to

rear rack mounting distance.  EZ install modules: 5 Note: Extensions (optional accessory kit part 419930101) are available for rack depths up to 94 cm (37.0 in.).

6. 44.5 cm (17.5 in.) width of back of base module

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5.9 cm (22.0 in.) to 78.7 cm (31.0 in.), optimally 66 cm (26 in.) front to rear rack mounting.

Physical Planning

FIGURE 4-2 Library and Rack Dimensions (Sheet 2 of 2)

1. 60.9 cm (2 ft) minimum service clearance behind the library or rack

2. 81.0 cm (31.9 in.) depth of base module from f

3. 76.2 cm

4. 3.8 cm (1.5 in.) depth of front door, required clearance

5. 5.3 cm (2.1 in.) depth of front

6. 5.9 cm (2.3 in.) key depth

7. 24.1 cm (9.5 in.) front door op

8. 60.9 cm (2 ft) minimum front service clearance

(30.0 in.)depth of original design base module 

71.4 cm

(28.1 in.) depth of EZ install base module

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ront mounting plane to back of tape drives

door and unique latch hardware

ening clearance

EZ Install Modules

The EZ install modules are easier to install into a rack because the arrays, doors, and front panels are already installed on the modules. The service representative installs rails and brackets into the rack and slides in the modules, then attaches them to the rack.

Caution – Compatibility issues: You can add the EZ install modules into a rack that has

the original design modules, but you cannot add the original design modules into a rack with all EZ install modules. See the following rules.

Customers who purchased the original design version of the library and who want to add modules can either:

■ Order original design expansion modules

■ Order EZ install modules

■ Once an EZ install module has been installed, only EZ install modules can be

installed below that module. See the following examples:

■ Base Module (original) DEM (original) DEM (EZ) CEM (original) No

■ Base Module (original) DEM (original) DEM (EZ) CEM (EZ) Ye s

Customers who purchased the EZ install version of the library and who want to add modules must order only EZ install modules.

As with the original designed modules, the EZ modules are not customer-installable.

AC Power Planning

Keep in mind the following power considerations:

■ Plan the location for a second set of power wiring even if the customer is not

purchasing the redundant power supply.

■ Make sure that each power source is on a separate branch circuit.

■ If the rack has a power distribution unit (PDU), plug each power cable from the

power supply receptacle to the PDU, and then plug the PDU cable to the wall receptacle.

■ If the rack does not have a PDU, plug each power cable from the power supply

receptacle to the wall receptacle.

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Rack Planning

The SL500 library is a rack-mountable library that requires a standard 483-mm (19-in.) rack or cabinet for installation.

Most racks contain units of measure which are called RU’s (rack units). Each RU is equal to 44.5 mm (1.75 in.) and appear as a 3-hole pattern on the frame of the rack. For i

nstance, some racks have numbers, notches, or markings to show where the top of the

RU begins (see

FIGURE 4-3 Rack Frames and Rack Unit Measuring Identification

FIGURE 4-3 for an example).

1. Where the RU starts 2. The 3-hole RU pattern

The installation manual provides detailed instructions about where to install rack hardware and the adjustable brackets.

Remote Support

Service Representatives are available to assist you and the customer with hardware and software problem resolution. During the initial order and installation planning, make sure that you inform the customer about local and remote support.

Does the customer want remote support? Ye s

❑ No ❑

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CHAPTER

Ordering

This chapter describes the components and the ordering part numbers for the

Modular Library System.

SL500

■ Some numbers are for ordering the initial library.

■ X-options (upgrades) are kits of material and instructions that allow you to add a

feature or an upgrade to the library after the base module has been installed.

To add a module, the module above must have full capacity. For example:

■ To add a drive expansion or cartridge expansion module below a base module, the

base module must have 50 (LTO-only) or 42 (multi-media) available cartridge slots.

■ Slots must be contiguous. Slots within a lower module will not be recognized unless

the upper module is fully activated.

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Hardware Activation Files

Activation files are required to enable certain features purchased for the SL500.

Any parts that contain the phrase “MUST REQUEST HARDWARE ACTIVATION FILE” in the description require an activation file to be loaded to the SL500 library.

Activation Files for New Libraries

To ensure proper hardware activation file creation and delivery:

1. Only place ONE library on any sales order or quote:

2. Include E-mail Addresses:

The reason for this requirement is that we have to create the hardware activation files specific to each library. If two libraries are on the same order, we do not know which features should be applied to which library.

In the footnotes section of your Webdesk quotes you need to place all the e-mail address (limit of up to three addresses) where you would like the hardware activation file sent.

a. Proceed each e-mail address with: “HARDWARE ACTIVATION FILE”

The hardware activation file is customer-installable.

Upgrades to Existing Libraries

To ensure proper hardware activation file creation and delivery:

1. Only place ONE library's upgrade on any sales order / quote:

2. Include E-mail Addresses:

In the footnotes section of your Webdesk quotes you need to place all the e-mail address (limit of three addresses) where you would like the hardware activation file sent.

a. Proceed each e-mail address with: “HARDWARE ACTIVATION FILE”

The hardware activation file is customer-installable

3. Include Library Serial Number:

The library serial number must be included in the footnotes area of the Webdesk quote along with the e-mail addresses.

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Library with Base Module—LTO Only

The following table lists the part numbers for the library with a base module and LTO tape drives and arrays only.

You must request an Activation File, RoHS-5, for all products.

TABLE 5-1 Base Module—LTO-only

Description Par t N um be r SCSI Interface

SL500 base module, 30 slots, SCSI interface SL500-30-SCSI-Z-N ❑

SL500 bundle, base module, 30 slots, SCSI, two HP LTO4 SCSI drives SL500-30L4HPSC-Z ❑

SL500 bundle, base module, 30 slots, SCSI, two IBM LTO4 4Gb SCSI drive SL500-30L4IBSCZ-N ❑

Fibre Channel (FC) Interface

SL500 base module, 30 slots, Fibre Channel (FC) interface SL500-30-FC-Z-N ❑

SL500 bundle, base module, 30 slots, FC, two HP LTO3 4Gb FC drives SL500-2L34-30FC-Z ❑

SL500 bundle base module with 30 slots, FC, two HP LTO4 4Gb FC drives SL500-30L4HP4GFZ-N ❑

SL500 bundle base module with 30 slo

SL500 bundle base module, 30 slots, FC,

ts, FC, two HP LTO4 4Gb FC drives SL500-30L4HPSC-Z-N ❑

two IBM LTO4 4Gb FC drives SL500-30L4IB4GFZ-N ❑

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Upgrade (X-options)—All Libraries

The table below lists the upgrade or X-options available.

Note: Y

TABLE 5-2 Library and Module Upgrades (X-options)—All Libraries

Short Description Long Description X-option Number

SL500 30-50 slots

SL500 DEM w/ 1/3 slots LTO-on ly: DEM w

SL500 1/3 DEM slots

SL500 LTO CEM

Mixed Media 24-42 slots

Mixed Media DEM 1/3 Mixed Media: DEM

Mixed Media DEM Additional 1/3 slots

Mixed Media CEM Mixed Media: cartridge expansion module

SL500 Partitioning

SL500 Partitioning for Legato

ou must request an Activation File, RoHS-5, for all products.

LTO -onl y: t

active slots (the CAP is not counted in slot capacity and is an additional 5 slots).

activated

LTO -onl y: upgrade for access to second 1/3 and/or third 1/3 DEM slots

LTO -onl y: cartridge expansion module (these modules do not contain drive bays).

Mixed Media: takes base module from 24 to 42 active slots (the CAP is not counted in slot capacity and is an additional 4 slots).

access

Mixed Media: DEM upgrade for access to second 1/3 and/or third 1/3 DEM slots

(these modules do not contain drive bays).

Physical partitioning feature, up to 8 partitions allowed.

Maintains the Legato boundary after installing any ne

akes base module from 30 to 50

ith first 1/3 slots

with first 1/3 slots

w library hardware.

XSL500KBASE30-50-N ❑

XSL500K-DEM-W1/3-N ❑

X-SL500K1/3SLOTUP-N

XSL500K-LCARTEX-N ❑

XSL500K-MM-24-42-N ❑

XSL500K-MM-DREXP-N ❑

XSL500K-MM-1/3DEM-N ❑

XSL500K-MM-CEM-Z-N ❑

X-SL500K-PARTNG-N ❑

XSL500K-LEG-PARTG-N ❑

❑

Notes:

1. Up to three 1/3 files can be ordered. If this is the the third adds 25 slots. If there is a module below, increments are 28, 28, and 28.

2. Up to three 1/3 files can be ordered. If this is the last module, slot file. If there is a module below, increments are 24, 23, 23.

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last module, the first two 1/3 files add 26 slots each and

counts increment by 21 for each 1/3

Power Cord Numbers and Receptacles

■ The following tables list power cord part numbers by country.

■ All cords are 3 m (9.81 ft). The receptacle type is listed also.

■ Refer to the vendor catalog for the part number.

If your country is not listed below, use the

TABLE 5-3 Country-specific Power Cords

cord that you used on past products.

Input Voltage Country Par t Nu mb er Receptacle Type

100 to 127 VAC U.S./Canada PWRCORD10187019-Z 5-15R ❑

Japan PWRCORD10083243-Z JIS C8303 ❑

200 to 240 VAC Australia PWRCORD10083244-Z AS 3112 ❑

Denmark PWRCORD10083248-Z DEMKO107/ 10-1973 ❑

Europe PWRCORD10187018-Z Schuko ❑

Europe (Conti

nental)3

PWRCORD10187022-Z IEC309 ❑

Italy PWRCORD10083245-Z CEI 23-16/V11 ❑

Korea PWRCORD10083657-Z KSC 8305 ❑

South Africa PWRCORD10083636-Z BS546 ❑

Switzerland PWRCORD10083246-Z CEE 7 ❑

United Kingdom PWRCORD10083247-Z BS 1363 ❑

U.S./Canada PWRCORD10187020-Z 6-15R ❑

Notes:

1. All power cords are approximately 3 m (10 ft).

2. Cabinets come equipped with two domestic or internationa correct number of power cables that run between each module’s power supply and the PDU). For example, if your U.S./Canada library contains a Base Module and one Drive Expansion Module, order two cables (PWRCORD10187055-Z); if this is a duplicate power configuration, you must order four cables.

3. This is a harmonic no plug cord for Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland.

l power cords for the PDUs. However, you must order the

Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Norway, Sweden, and

TABLE 5-4 Non-country-specific Power Cords

Input Voltage Description Par t Nu mb er

100 to 127 VAC SJT IEC320 14AWG, 3 m, receptacle 5-15 PWRCORD10187061-Z ❑

250 VAC

SJT 16 AWG L6-15P, C13, 2.5 m,  receptacle L6-15P

18, 3, SVT, 1mm, M/SH FRT

250 VAC

3, F, IEC320 harmonized

100 to 240 VAC International power cord pigtail PWRCORD10083735-Z ❑

Note: This cord has a plug on one end that attaches to the library and bare wires on the other. Buy the correct end to match your normal wall outlet and attach it to the cord.

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PWRCORD10187024-Z ❑

PWRCORD10187055-Z  (for SL-RACK-42-Z rack)

PWRCORD10187047-Z ❑

❑

Redundant Power Supply

The following table lists the part number to order a redundant power supply for the base module or drive expansion module.

If something within the AC power source or sup

ply fails, the second power supply provides power to the robotics and library electronics until the problem can be fixed. For redundancy, this power supply should be connected to a separate branch circuit. Make sure that you also order additional power cables, connected between the redundant supplies and the PDU.

TABLE 5-5 Redundant Power Supply

Description X-option

Redundant power supply XSL500-RED-PWR-Z-N ❑

Note: This X-option orders one redundant power supply. If, for example, you have a base module and one DEM, you would order one X-option for each module to supply full redundancy for both modules.

Rack

You can order a rack from StorageTek or from another vendor. The following table lists the part numbers and feature codes.

TABLE 5-6 Rack Cabinet Assembly

Description Par t Nu mb er

42 RU, 19-inch rack cabinet assembly (Mo

1000-38 rack with power distribution unit

Filler panel kit (12 RU), optional but recommended X6826A ❑

Domestic power cord kit, 4 pack, order quantity 1 X6828A ❑

Second power strip upgrade X-option XSL-RACK-2STRIP-Z ❑

Notes

1. PDU specifications for both racks: T current meter, mounted at left rear of enclosure (viewed from the rear).

2. This rack offers added strength for installation of auxiliary and auxiliary equipment can be shipped installed within this cabinet.

del SL-RACK-42-Z)

See Notes 1 and 2

wo 240 VAC PDUs, 20 A, IEC C13 receptacles, IEC C20 input with

See Note 1

equipment (disks, servers). The SL500 library

CBNT42U ❑

SRK-XRS038A-IP ❑

For cabinets or racks with a depth beyond 80.0 cm (31.5 in.) but not exceeding  94 cm (37 in.), rear support extensions for EZ Install modules are available. For ea module, you must contact Technical Support and order an

419930101, which contains

■ 4 screws, part 10207301

■ Right extension, part 4198851xx

■ Left extension, part 4198853xx

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the following:

optional accessory kit part

Partitioning

The partitioning option for the SL500 library is listed below in TABLE 5-7.

Partitioning

When ordered, customers will receive an e-mail be referred to the SL500 User’s Guide for installation procedures.

TABLE 5-7 Partitioning Ordering

Description X-option

SL500 Partitioning X-SL500K-PARTNG-N ❑

SL500 Partitioning for Legato X-SL500K-LEG-PARTG ❑

receipt of the feature they ordered and

Library Interface Changes

The following table lists the part numbers to change the library interface.

TABLE 5-8 Library Interface Changes, SCSI and Fibre Channel

Description X-option

SCSI library interface to a Fibre Channel interface XSL500-SCSI-FC-Z-N ❑

Fibre Channel interface to a SCSI interface XSL500-FC-SCSI-Z-N ❑

Local Operator Panel

An optional local touch screen operator panel can be mounted on the front of the library. This is a panel-mounted personal computer with a flat screen display and touchable interface—no mouse or keyboard is needed. The panel can be installed on the door, either in the bottom section of the base module or the middle section of the top expansion module.

The following table lists the part number to

TABLE 5-9 Local Operator Panel

Description X-option

Local operator panel XSL500-TSOP-Z-N ❑

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order the local operator panel.

Magazines

The following table lists the part numbers for the cartridge access port (CAP) magazines.

TABLE 5-10 Cartridge Access Port Magazines

Description X-option

Five-slot magazine for a CAP in an LTO-only library XSL500-LTO-MAG5-N ❑

Four-slot magazine for a CAP in a mixed-media library XSL500-MM-MAG4-Z-N ❑

Rack Mount to Desktop Base Module

The following table lists the part number to change a rack mounted base module into a desktop version.

TABLE 5-11 Rack Mount to Desktop Base Module Conversion

Description X-option

Converts a rackmount base module into a desktop version XSL500-DESKTP-KTZ ❑

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Ethernet Cables

The library uses Ethernet cables for TCP/IP connections.

Ethernet Cables

The following table lists the cables

TABLE 5-12 Ethernet Cables

Description Par t Nu mb er

Cable assembly, CAT5E, 127 cm (50

Cable assembly, CAT5E, 2.4 m (8 ft),

Cable assembly, CAT5E, 10.5 m (35

in.) 24 AWG, shielded CABLE10187035-Z ❑

24 AWG, shielded CABLE10187033-Z ❑

ft), 24 AWG, shielded CABLE10187034-Z ❑

available.

Interface Cables

The following sections provide information about the different interface cables available. When you order cables, keep this in mind:

■ Riser cables can be used in computer rooms. Riser cable materials are not classified

according to flammability or toxic gas emissions.

■ Plenum cables are designed for installation in air ducts and manufactured to meet

UL standards for flammability to produce little smoke.

Fiber-optic Cables

The figure below shows the classification for the technology options of a fiber-optic cable, which include speed, rated distance, mode, and type of transmitter.

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Interface Cables

Two Gigabit Fiber-Optic Cables

Two gigabit (50-micron) fiber-optic cables are orange with LC connectors. LC connectors ( devices such as LTO tape drives. Both the library and tape d connectors. Do not use 62.5 micron cables.

FIGURE 5-1 LC Duplex Connector

The following table lists the part numbers for the two gigabit fibre-optic cables.

TABLE 5-13 Two Gigabit Fiber-Optic Cables

FIGURE 5-1) are the industry standard for all two gigabit Fibre Channel

rive interfaces use LC

Description Par t Nu mb er

LC to LC, 50/125 Micron

10 m (32.8 ft) Duplex, Riser CABLE10800310-Z ❑

50 m (164 ft) Duplex, Riser CABLE10800311-Z ❑

100 m (328 ft) Duplex, Riser CABLE10800312-Z ❑

10 m (32.8 ft) Duplex, Plenum CABLE10800313-Z ❑

50 m (164 ft) Duplex, Plenum CABLE10800314-Z ❑

100 m (328 ft) Duplex, Plenum CABLE10800315-Z ❑

LC to SC, 50/125 Micron

10 m (32.8 ft) Duplex, Riser CABLE10800317-Z ❑

50 m (164 ft) Duplex, Riser CABLE10800318-Z ❑

100 m (328 ft) Duplex, Riser CABLE10800319-Z ❑

10 m (32.8 ft) Duplex, Plenum CABLE10800320-Z ❑

50 m (164 ft) Duplex, Plenum CABLE10800321-Z ❑

100 m (328 ft) Duplex, Plenum CABLE10800322-Z ❑

LC to ST, 50/125 Micron

10 m (32.8 ft) Duplex, Riser CABLE10800247-Z ❑

50 m (164 ft) Duplex, Rise CABLE10800248-Z ❑

10 m (32.8 ft) Duplex, Plenum CABLE10800323-Z ❑

50 m (164 ft) Duplex, Plenum CABLE10800250-Z ❑

Adapter Kit, LC to SC Cabling CABLE315447901-Z ❑

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Interface Cables

SCSI Cables

You may choose to separate the control path and the data paths when planning for a SCSI installation.

■ The control path transfers commands for library robotic operations.

■ The data path transfers data to and from the tape drives.

At least one initiator (a server) and one tar

get (a tape drive) must be on a bus. Depending on the type of SCSI implementation, you may have up to 16 devices connected to the same SCSI bus.

Important:  For the best performance, do no

t connect more than two tape drives on a single SCSI

bus (called daisy-chaining).

The following table lists the part numbers for the SCSI universal interface cables.

TABLE 5-14 SCSI Universal Interface Cables

Description Pa rt Nu mbe r

SCSI, 68MD-68MD, 300 mm (11.8 in.) CABLE10187004-Z ❑

SCSI, 68MD-68MD, 500 mm (19.7 in.) CABLE10187005-Z ❑

SCSI, 68MD-68MD, 1 m (3.3 ft) CABLE10187006-Z ❑

SCSI, 68MD-68MD, 3 m (9.8 ft) CABLE10187008-Z ❑

SCSI, 68MD-68MD, 5 m (16.4 ft) CABLE10187009-Z ❑

SCSI, 68MD-68MD, 10 m (32.8 ft) CABLE10187010-Z ❑

SCSI, 68MD-68HD, 3 m (9.8 ft) CABLE10187011-Z ❑

SCSI, 68MD-68VHD, 5 m (16.4 ft) CABLE10187012-Z ❑

SCSI, 68MD-68VHD, 10 m (32.8 ft) CABLE10187013-Z ❑

LVD daisy-chain cable 300 mm (11.8 in.) CABLE10083685-Z ❑

SCSI Terminators

The following table lists the part numbers for the SCSI terminators.

TABLE 5-15 SCSI Terminators

Description Par t N umb er

Pass-thru terminator for RLW/MPW card CABLE10148029-Z ❑

Standard LVD/SE terminator f

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or SCSI tape drive CABLE10148031-Z ❑

Cartridges and Labels

Contact your authorized selling agent for approved labeled cartridges.

See “Ordering Cartridges” on page 88 for additional information.

Note – 

Your robotics unit must be part number 314558705 or higher to read SDLT labels.  

You must select the volume serial number (VOLSER) range and other label options when ordering cartridges. If you choose to order additional labels, order them from any standard media vendor.

Labels used in StorageTek libraries can be made by any vendor that produces a label that meets the Label Specification. Some vendors (not all inclusive) are:

■ EDP/Colorflex http://www.colorflex.com

■ NetC http://www.netcllc.com

■ WrightLine/American Eagle Systems http://www.americaneaglesys.com

■ Dataware http://www.datawarelabels.com

These Web sites contain links to third party sites. These links are provided as a convenience to you. StorageTek is not responsible for the content of these linked Web sites and does not make any representations regarding the content or accuracy of any content on such Web sites.

For technical questions, contact the Sales Support Team.

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Tape Drives

The following tables list the part numbers for the LTO, SDLT and DLT-S4 tape drives. The X-option tables list the numbers that allow you to do the following:

■ Take a tape drive from a non-SL500 library and place it on the included SL500 tray.

■ Convert a bundled LTO2 tape drive to an LTO3 tape drive.

See Appendix A for more information about the specif

ic tape drives, especially tape

drive and cartridge readability issues.

TABLE 5-16 LTO2 Tape Drive Part Numbers

Hewlett-Packard (HP) Tape Drive Description Par t N um be r

HP LTO2 FC, 200 Gbyte capacity

HP LTO2 SCSI, 200 Gbyte capacity

International Business Machines (IBM) Tape Drive Description Par t N um b er

IBM LTO2 FC, 200 Gbyte capacity

IBM LTO2 FC AS400, 200 Gbyte capacity, 30 Mbyte/sec transfer rate LTO2-IBFCAS4-SL5Z ❑

IBM LTO2 SCSI, 200 Gbyte capacity

Note: O

TABLE 5-17 LTO3 Tape Drive Part Numbers

Hewlett-Packard Tape Drive Description Part Nu mbe r

HP LTO3 FC, 400 Gbyte capacity

HP LTO3 FC 4 Gbyte, 400 Gbyte capa

HP LTO3 SCSI, 400 Gbyte capacity

International Business Machines (IBM) Tape Drive Description Pa rt Nu mbe r

rder the cables separately for these tape drives.

, 30 Mbyte/sec transfer rate LTO2-HPFC-SL500Z ❑

, 30 Mbyte/sec transfer rate LTO2-HPSC-SL500Z ❑

, 30 Mbyte/sec transfer rate LTO2-IBFC-SL500Z ❑

, 30 Mbyte/sec transfer rate LTO2-IBSC-SL500Z ❑

, 80 Mbyte/sec transfer rate LTO3-HP2FC-SL500Z ❑

city, 80 Mbyte/sec transfer rate LTO3-HP4FC-SL500Z ❑

, 80 Mbyte/sec transfer rate LTO3-HPSC-SL500Z ❑

IBM LTO3 FC 4 Gbyte, 400 Gbyte capa

IBM LTO3 SCSI, 400 Gbyte capacity

Note: O

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rder the cables separately for these tape drives.

city, 80 Mbyte/sec transfer rate LTO3-IB4FC-SL500Z ❑

, 80 Mbyte/sec transfer rate LTO3-IBSC-SL500Z ❑

Tape Drives

TABLE 5-18 LTO4 Tape Drive Part Numbers

Hewlett-Packard Tape Drive Description Part Number

HP LTO4 FC, 800 Gbyte capacity

, 80 Mbyte/sec transfer rate LTO4-HPSC-SL500Z ❑

HP LTO4 FC 4 Gbyte, 800 Gbyte capacity, 120 Mbyte/sec transfer rate LTO4-HP4FC-SL500Z ❑

IBM LTO4 FC 4 Gbyte, 800 Gbyte capa

IBM LTO4 SCSI, 800 Gbyte capacity

Note: O

rder the cables separately for these tape drives.

city, 120 Mbyte/sec transfer rate LTO4-IB4FC-SL500Z ❑

, 80 Mbyte/sec transfer rate LTO4-IBSC-SL500Z ❑

SL500 library and LTO5 bundles.

TABLE 5-19 LTO5 Tape Drive Bundled Part Numbers

LTO5 Tape Drive Description Part Number

HP LTO5 Fibre Channel (FC) interface SL500K-30L5HPFC-Z ❑

IBM LTO5 Fibre Channel (FC) interface SL500K-30L5IBFC-Z ❑

HP LTO5 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface SL500K-30L5HPSAS-Z ❑

IBM LTO5 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface SL500K-30L5IBSAS-Z ❑

Notes: Or

der cables separately for these tape drives. Check on the availability for LTO5 drives and media.

TABLE 5-20 LTO Tape Drive X-options (converting drives from another library)

Hewett-Packard Tape Drive Description X-option

HP LTO2 FC L180/700 drive/tray to SL500 XLTO2-HPFC-SL5-CKZ ❑

HP LTO3 FC L180/700 drive/tray to SL500 XLTO3-HPFC-SL5-CKZ ❑

HP LTO2 SCSI L20/40/80/180/700 drive/tray to SL500 XLTO2-HPSC-SL5-CKZ ❑

HP LTO3 SCSI L20/40/80/180/700 drive/tray to SL500 XLTO3-HPSC-SL5-CKZ ❑

Changes a bundled HP LTO2 FC drive to

Converts bundled HP LTO2 SCSI drive to

Adds second data port to HP LTO2

an LTO3 drive in the base module XSL500-L2-L3-FC-Z ❑

an LTO3 drive in the base module XSL500-L2-L3-SC-Z ❑

or LTO3 FC drive tray assembly XL2-3HF-SL5-DPCKZ ❑

IBM Tape Drive Description X-option

IBM LTO2 FC L180/700 drive/tray to SL500 XLTO2-IBFC-SL5-CKZ ❑

IBM LTO2 SCSI L20/40/80/180/700 drive/tray to SL500 XLTO2-IBSC-SL5-CKZ ❑

IBM LTO3 FC L180/700 drive/tray to SL500 XLTO3-IBFC-SL5-CKZ ❑

IBM LTO3 SCSI L20/40/80/180/700 drive/tray to SL500 XLTO3-IBSC-SL5-CKZ ❑

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Note – Robotics unit must be part number 314558705 or higher to read SDLT/DLT-S4

cartridge labels.

TABLE 5-21 SDLT/DLT-S4 Tape Dr i v e P a r t Numbers

SDLT 320 Tape Drive Description Par t Nu mb er

Tape Drives

SDLT 320 LVD SCSI, 160 Gbyte capacity

, 16 Mbyte/sec transfer rate SD320-SC-SL500-Z ❑

SDLT 600 Tape Drive Description Par t Nu mb er

SDLT 600 FC, 300 Gbyte native capacity

SDLT 600 LVD SCSI, 300 Gbyte native capacity

, 36 Mbyte/sec transfer rate SD600-FC-SL500-Z ❑

, 36 Mbyte/sec transfer rate SD600-SC-SL500-Z ❑

DLT-S4 Tape Drive Description Par t Nu mb er

DLT-S4, FC, 800 Gbyte native capacity

DLT-S4, L

Note: O

TABLE 5-22 SDLT Tape Drive X-options

VD SCSI, 800 Gbyte native capacity, 60 Mbyte/sec transfer rate DLTS4-SC-SL500-Z ❑

rder the cables separately for these tape drives.

, 4 Gbyte/sec transfer rate DLTS4-FC4G-SL500-Z ❑

SDLT 320 Tape Drive Description X-options

SDLT 320 SCSI L20/40/80/ drive/tray assembly to SL500 XS32-SC-LXX-S5-CKZ ❑

SDLT 320 SCSI 180/700 drive/tray to SL500 XS3-SC-LXXX-S5-CKZ ❑

SDLT 600 Tape Drive Description X-options

SDLT 600 FC L180/700 drive/tray to SL500 XS6-FC-LXXX-S5-CKZ ❑

SDLT 600 SCSI L20/40/80 drive/tray to SL500 XS6-SC-LXX-S5-CKZ ❑

SDLT 600 SCSI L180/700 drive/tray to SL500 XS6-SC-LXXX-S5-CKZ ❑

Note: Order the cables separately for these tape drives.

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APPENDIX

Tape Drives and Cartridges

This appendix provides information about the tape drives and the media used in the SL500 Modular Library. Refer to the vendor publications and Web sites for specific information not covered in this publication.

The library can have from 1 to 18 tape drives. The library supports:

■ Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium tape drives:

■ Hewlett-Packard LTO Generation 2, 3, 4, and 5

■ IBM LTO Generation 2, 3, 4, and 5

■ Quantum Super Digital Linear Tape (SDLT) tape drives:

■ SDLT 320

■ SDLT 600

■ DLT-S4

The interfaces supported for these tape drives include:

■ Small computer system interface (SCSI) low voltage differential (LVD)

■ Fibre Channel (FC) interface

LTO Tape Drives and Cartridges

This section discusses media compatibility and cartridge labels. For best results, match the cartridge type with the drive type.

TABLE A-1 lists the compatibility levels among the various LTO tape drives and

cartridges.

Note – Although the SL500 library does not support LTO generation 1 tape drives, the row is listed for you to consider if you need to migrate your data from older types of cartridges to newer ones.

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LTO Tape Drives and Cartridges

TABLE A-1 LTO Compatibility

LTO5 LTO4 LTO3 LTO2

Cartridge Format

Write Read Write Read Write Read Write Read

Data

1500 GB WORM

1500 GB Std Ye s

LTO 5

800 GB WORM

800 GB Std Yes Yes Yes

LTO 4

400 GB WORM

400 GB Std No Yes Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s No No

200 GB STD

100 GB Std

eaning

LTO 3

LTO 2 No No No Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s

LTO 1 No No No No No Ye s Yes Yes

Yes

Yes No No No No No No

Yes Yes Yes

Yes No No No No

No Ye s Ye s Yes Yes Ye s No No

Universal n/a Yes Yes Yes Yes

Legacy n/a No No Ye s Ye s

1) An Ultrium drive can read data from a cartridge in its own generation and two prior generations.

2) An Ultrium drive can wr

ite data to a cartridge in its own generation and one prior generation in the prior generation format. For example:

■ An LTO5 drive will read and write data on an LTO4 cartridge and only read data on an LTO3 drive.

■ An LTO4 drive will read and write data on anLTO3 cartridge and only read data on an LTO2 drive.

Notes – Cartridge Labels

■ LTO cartridge labels have six or eight characters.

■ The last two characters are the media ID—L1, L2, L3, L4, or L5.

■ Write Once Read Many (WORM) cartridges use a different media ID—LT, LU, or LV

■ Cleaning (CLN) or Diagnostic (DG) are the first characters on these label

■ Unlabeled cartridges are not supported.

TABLE A-2 LTO Media Capacities

Media ID Type Capacity

L1 Generation 1 Type A 100 GB

L2 Generation 2 Type A 200GB

L3 Generation 3 Type A 400 GB

L4 Generation 4 Type A 800 GB

L5 Generation 5 Type A 1500 GB

LT Generation 3 WORM 400 GB

LU Generation 4 WORM 800 GB

LV Generation 5 WORM 1500 GB

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FIGURE A-1 LTO Cartridge Labels

LTO Tape Drives and Cartridges

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SDLT/DLT-S4 Tape Drives and Cartridges

Your robotics unit must be part number 314558705 or higher to read SDLT cartridge labels.

This section discusses media compatibility and cartridge labels.

■ Use Super DLTtape 1 cartridges in SDLT 320 tape drives

■ Use Super DLTtape 2 cartridges in SDLT 600 tape drives

■ Use DLTtape S4 cartridges in DLT-S4 drives (library firmware version 1126 or later

For best results:

required)

The following table lists the compatibility issues among the various SDLT/DLT-S4

ridges and tape drives. Consider the information if you need to migrate your data

cart from older types of cartridges to newer ones.

TABLE A-3 SDLT/DLT-S4 Media/Tape Drive Compatibility

Media SDLT 320 Drive SDLT 600 Drive DLT-S4 Drive

SDLT 1 media Read and write Read only Read only

SDLT 2 media No action Read and write Read only

DLTIV media Read only No action No action

DLTtape S4 media No action No action Read and write

SDLT600 tape drives with firmware major revision number 30 or greater and DLT-S4 tape drives can accept cartridges with the WORM feature. The WORM (write once read many

times) feature prevents the user from altering or erasing information from the tape. For more information, go to the Quantum Web site and do a search on DLTICE

Note – The WORM feature can only be used with a cartridge that is unformatted

native, blank native, or native with one filemark and an EOD.

SDLT/DLT-S4 cartridge labels have six or seven characters. The last character is the media ID (S or 2). CLN or DG are the first characters on the cleaning or diagnostic label.

TABLE A-4 SDLT/DLT-S4 Cartridge Codes

Label Type of Cartridge

S SDLT 220/320 data cartridge

2 SDLT 600 data cartridges

4 DLT-S4 data cartridges

CLN + S SDLT / D LT-S4 c l e a ning cartr i d g e .

DG + S SDLT Diagnostic cartridge

DG + 4 DLT-S4 Diagnostic cartridge

Note: Apply a DG label to a blank data cartridge

to be used for library diagnostic tests

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