Tandberg MSERIES INSTALLATION

Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide

Introduction 3

Site Requirements 3

Space Requirements ..................................................................................................3

Cooling Considerations ............................................................................................3

Environmental Requirements..................................................................................5

Power and Grounding ..............................................................................................5

Installing a Desktop or Deskside Library 5

Installing a Desktop M1500......................................................................................5

Installing a Deskside M2500 ....................................................................................5

Installing a Rack Mount Library 6

Determining the Position of the Shelves in the Rack ...........................................6

Installing the M1500 Rack Mount Shelves.............................................................8

Installing the M2500 Rack Mount Shelves...........................................................14

Installing the Library in the Rack..........................................................................28

Installing Drives in the Library 31

Installing Tape Drives in an M1500 ......................................................................31

Installing Tape Drives in an M2500 ......................................................................32

Preparing and Inserting Tape Cartridges 34

Labeling Tape Cartridges .......................................................................................34

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Setting the Write-Protect Switch............................................................................35

Placing Cartridges in the Library ..........................................................................36

Connecting the Library to AC Power 41

M1500 Power Requirements ..................................................................................41

M2500 Power Requirements ..................................................................................43

Connecting the Library to the Host Computer 45

SCSI Cabling Guidelines.........................................................................................45

Terminator Power....................................................................................................45

SCSI Cabling Diagrams...........................................................................................46

Powering Up the Library 48

Disabling Unused Drive Bays 50

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Introduction 0

This document explains how to install a stand-alone M1500 or M2500.

Note: To install an M1500 or M2500 module in a multiple library stack,

refer to the Tandberg StackLink Installation Instructions (PN T6423049).

Site Requirements 0

When selecting an installation site for the library, consider the following requirements:

• Space Requirements

• Cooling Considerations

• Environmental Requirements

• Power and Grounding

Space Requireme nts 0 Table 1 lists the dimensions of the M1500 and M2500 libraries.

Caution: Allow at least 5 inches (12.7 cm) of space behind the library to

allow proper ventilation.

Table 1 Library Dimensions

Cooling Considerations

Height

Width

Depth

Cooling is one of the most important factors to consider when selecting a

location for the library. The M1500 and M2500 libraries are force-cooled: air is drawn into the library through vents at the lower edge of the front bezel and

M1500 M2500

6.9 in. (176 mm) 23.4 in. (595 mm)

19 in. (482 mm) 19 in. (482 mm)

28.6 in. (726 mm) 28.6 in. (726 mm)

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exhausted through vents at the back of the library. To ensure that the library is adequately ventilated:

• Place the library on a hard, level surface, or in a standard 19-inch rack.

• If the library will be placed in a rack, the rack must be open or ventilated

• Verify that no cables obstruct the vents at the back of the library (see

• Verify that nothing obstructs the vents at the lower edge of the front

• Allow at least 5 inches (12.7 cm) of space behind the library or rack.

• Do not install the library near a heater or radiator which could warm the

so that the air temperature behind the library at the air outlets is less than 104°F (40°C).

figure 1

and figure 2).

bezel.

air drawn into the library.

Figure 1 Vent Locations, M1500

Figure 2 Vent Locations, M2500

Vents

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Environmental Requirements

Power and Grounding

The installation site (desktop library) or the interior of the rack (rack mount library) must meet the following environmental requirements:

• Humidity: 20% to 80%, non-condensing

• Temperature: 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C)

• Altitude: -100 to +10,000 feet (-30 to +3,000 meters)

The M1500 and M2500 power supplies accept 88 VAC to 264 VAC input power at 47 Hz to 63 Hz.

The library must be connected to a grounded power outlet. If the library is mounted in a rack, the rack must also be grounded.

Installing a Desktop or Deskside Library 0

This section explains how to install a desktop M1500 or a deskside M2500. To install a rack mount library, see Installing a Rack Mount Library

Note: The procedures in this section assume that you have already

unpacked the library. If you have not, do so now, referring to the

Tandberg M1500 Unpacking Instructions (PN T6421035) or Tandberg M2500 Unpacking Instructions (PN T6423047).

Installing a Desktop M1500

Installing a Deskside M2500

To install a desktop M1500:

1 Convert the M1500 to a desktop unit by performing the procedures

detailed in the Tandberg M1500 Rack Mount to Desktop Conversion Instructions (PN T6421036).

This document is provided with the M1500 Rack Mount to Desktop Conversion Kit.

2 Place the library in the installation location, preferably on a sturdy desk

or tabletop.

3 Proceed to Installing Drives in the Library

installation procedure.

To install a deskside M2500:

1 Convert the M2500 to a deskside unit by performing the procedures

detailed in the Tandberg M2500 Rack Mount to Deskside Conversion Instructions (PN T6423048).

This document is provided with the M2500 Rack Mount to Deskside Conversion Kit.

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2 Place the library in the installation location. 3 Proceed to Installing Drives in the Library

installation procedure.

on page 31 to continue the

Installing a Rack Mount Library 0

This section explains how to install an M1500 or M2500 in a standard 19-inch rack.

Note: The procedures in this section assume that you have already

unpacked the library. If you have not, do so now, referring to the

Tandberg M1500 Unpacking Instructions (PN T6421035) or Tandberg M2500 Unpacking Instructions (PN T6423047).

Determining the Position of the Shelves in the Rack

Before starting the rack mount installation:

1 Determine the proper position of the shelves in the rack:

Caution: Take rack stability into account when determining

where to place the library in the rack.

• The rack is measured in rack mount units. Each unit is called a “U,” and is equal to 1.75 inches (44.45 millimeters). When you look at the rack rails you will notice that the holes are divided into groups of three, with each group separated by a slightly smaller space. Each group of three equally spaced holes is one U (see figure 3

• An M1500 uses 4U of vertical space. The M1500 rack mount shelves must be installed in a full U position (the bottom of the rack mount shelf must be aligned with the bottom of a U) (see figure 4

• An M2500 uses 13.5U of vertical space. The M2500 rack mount shelves can be installed in either a full U or a half U position (the bottom of the rack mount shelf may be aligned with either the bottom or the middle of a U) (see figure 5

• The StackLink mounting hardware uses 1U of vertical space at the top of the rack, and either 1U or .5U at the bottom of the rack (see the Tandberg M-Series StackLink Installation Instructions, PN T6423049, for more information).

2 Mark the desired shelf position on the rack rails.

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Figure 3 Example of Full and Half U Mounting Positions

In the half U position, the bottom of the

mounting bracket aligns with the center of the

middle hole in the corresponding U. This

position can be used for M2500 rack mount

shelves only.

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3 equally

spaced holes

equals 1 U

1 U

In the full U position, the bottom of the

mounting bracket aligns with the bottom of the

corresponding U. This position can be used

for either M1500 or M2500 rack mount

shelves

Figure 4 M1500 Shelf Mounting Positions

M1500

Shelf mounting position

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Figure 5 M2500 Shelf Mounting Positions

Shelf mounting position (half U position)

Installing the M1500 Rack Mount Shelves

M2500 13.5U

This section explains how to install the M1500 rack mount shelves.

Note: To install rack mount shelves for an M2500, see Installing the

M2500 Rack Mount Shelves on page 14.

Checking the Contents of the Rack Mount Kit

M2500

Shelf mounting position (full U position)

13.5U

Table 2 lists the contents of the M1500 Universal Rack Mount Kit.

Table 2 Contents, M1500 Universal Rack Mount Kit

Part No. Description Qty.

213467 Shelf clamp 4

213468 Insert (9 sq) 8

213469 Insert (7 sq) 8

213471 Insert (M6) 8

213472 Insert (M5 or 12-24UNC) 8

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Part No. Description Qty.

213473 Insert (10-32UNF) 8

213474 Insert (1/4" dia) 8

213476 Universal shelf, right 1

213477 Universal shelf, left 1

213478 Shelf extender #1 1

213479 Shelf extender #2 1

YS40403 Plain washer M5 4

YS40403 Plain washer M5 2

YS41720 Button head socket screw 10-24 UNC x 0.5 ins 2

YS41998 Nut, M5 full 4

YS42008 M6 cage nut 2

YS42011 Button head socket screw M6 x 12 2

YS42038 Countersink hex socket screw M4 X 10 LG 4

YS42042 Button head socket screw M5 x 12 2

YS42043 Button head socket screw 10-32 UNC x 0.5 ins 2

YS42044 M5 spire nut 2

Verifying That You Have the Required Tools 0

The following tools are required to install the rack mount kit:

• 8 mm open end wrench

• 2.5 mm socket driver (preferably ball headed)

• Flat blade screwdriver

• Tape measure

Assembling the Rack Mount Shelves

1 Measure the distance between the inside surfaces of the front and rear

rack rails, then find the corresponding rack depth in table 3

2 Assemble the left shelf:

a Refer to the

Left Shelf/Shelf Extender column of table 3 to determine

which shelf extender to combine with the left universal shelf.

b Insert the posts on the left universal shelf into the shelf extender slots

identified in the

Left Shelf/Slots column of table 3.

The slots in the shelf extenders are identified as shown in figure 6

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c Use the M5 nuts (PN YS41998) and M5 washers (PN YS40403)

provided in the rack mount kit to fasten the left shelf and shelf extender together (see figure 7

Note: Tighten the nuts to finger-tightness only; you need to be able

to retract and extend the assembled shelves slightly.

Table 3 Shelf Assembly Matrix

3 Assemble the right shelf in the same manner, referring to the

column of table 3

Left Shelf Right Shelf

Rack Depth

(between flanges)

24.50 in. - 26.75 in.

Shelf

Extender Slots

#2 A & B #1 A & B

Shelf

Extender Slots

(620 mm - 680 mm)

26.75 in. - 29.125 in.

#1 B & C #2 A & B

(680 mm - 740 mm)

29.125 in. - 31.50 in.

#2 B & C #1 B & C

(740 mm - 800 mm)

31.50 in. - 33.875 in

#1 C & D #2 B & C

(800 mm - 860 mm)

33.875 in. - 36.25 in.

#2 C & D #1 C & D

(860 mm - 920 mm)

Right Shelf

Figure 6 Identifying the Shelf Extender Slots

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Figure 7 Attaching the Shelves to the Extenders

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Extender

Shelf

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To install the rack mount shelves:

1 From the six sizes of inserts provided in the rack mount kit, select the

insert type that best fits the holes in the rack rails. The insert part numbers are:

• 213468 (for rails with 9 mm square holes)

• 213469 (for rails with 7 mm diameter unthreaded holes)

• 213471 (for rails with M6 threaded holes)

• 213472 (for rails with M5 or 12-24 UNC threaded holes)

• 213473 (for rails with 10-32 UNF threaded holes)

• 213474 (for rails with 1/4 inch diameter unthreaded holes)

The heads of the inserts (not the threads) should fit into the holes in the rack rails smoothly and with very little play.

2 Once you have selected the inserts for your rack, set the others aside. You

will not need them for this installation.

3 Screw the inserts into the two outer holes on each end of the assembled

shelves (see figure 8

Note: Some of the inserts have either no head or a head that has a

smaller diameter than the thread; these need to be left protruding by about 1/8 in. (3 mm). The inserts with heads should be tightened fully.

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Figure 8 Installing the Inserts in the Shelves

4 Install the left shelf (see figure 9):

Inserts

Figure 9 Installing the Shelf in the Rack

a With the shelf slightly retracted, position the shelf in the rack at the

desired mounting height.

b Expand the shelf so that the inserts on each end of the shelf protrude

into the holes in the rack rails and hold the shelf in place.

5 Repeat the above steps to install the right shelf.

Inserts protrude

through the

holes in the rails

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Figure 10 Securing the Shelf Clamp to the Rail

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6 Secure the shelves (see figure 10):

a Position a shelf clamp (PN 213467) on the front left rack rail.

The bottom of the shelf clamp should be flush with the bottom of the shelf.

b Secure the shelf clamp to the rack rail using an M4 countersink screw

(PN YS42038).

c Repeat these steps to install shelf clamps at the front and back of each

shelf.

d Tighten the nuts securing the shelves to the shelf extenders.

Shelf clamp

The shelf installation is now complete. Proceed to Installing the Library in

the Rack on page 28 to install the library.

Note: The universal rack mount kit contains screws and nuts for

many different types of rack. You will have many of these screws and nuts left over after installing the rack mount shelves and library.

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Installing the M2500 Rack Mount Shelves

Table 4 Contents, M2500 Universal Rack Mount Kit

This section explains how to install the M2500 rack mount shelves.

Note: To install rack mount shelves for an M1500, see Installing the

M1500 Rack Mount Shelves on page 8.

Checking the Contents of the Rack Mount Kit

Table 4 lists the contents of the M2500 Universal Rack Mount Kit.

Part No. Description Qty.

215812 Front shelf clamp 4

215201/01 Rear shelf clamp 2

213468 Insert (9 sq) 12

213469 Insert (7 sq) 12

213471 Insert (M6) 12

213473 Insert (10-32 UNF, 12-24 UNC, or M5) 12

213474 Insert (1/4 inch diameter) 12

217405 Clamp strip 2

215197/02 Universal shelf, right 1

215198/02 Universal shelf, left 1

215199/01 Shelf extender, long #1 1

215200/01 Shelf extender, long #2 1

YS40403 Plain washer M5 8

YS41998 Nut, M5 full 8

YS42064 Countersink hex socket screw M4 x 12 LG 12

Verifying That You Have the Required Tools 0

The following tools are required to install the rack mount kit:

• 8 mm open end wrench

• 2.5 mm socket driver (preferably ball headed)

• Flat blade screwdriver

• Tape measure

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Assembling the Rack Mount Shelves 0

To assemble the rack mount shelves:

1 Measure the distance between the inside surfaces of the front and rear

rack rails, then find the corresponding rack depth in table 5

2 Assemble the left shelf:

Table 5 Shelf Assembly Matrix

a Refer to the

Left Shelf/Shelf Extender column of table 5 to determine

which shelf extender to combine with the left universal shelf.

b Insert the posts on the left universal shelf into the shelf extender slots

identified in the

Left Shelf/Slots column of table 5.

The slots in the shelf extenders are identified as shown in figure 11

c Use the M5 nuts (PN YS41998) and M5 washers (PN YS40403)

provided in the rack mount kit to fasten the left shelf and shelf extender together (see figure 12

Note: Tighten the nuts to finger-tightness only; you need to be able

to retract and extend the assembled shelves slightly.

3 Assemble the right shelf in the same manner, referring to the

column of table 5

Right Shelf

Left Shelf Right Shelf

Rack Depth

(between flanges)

24.25 in. to 26.75 in.

Shelf

Extender Slots

Long #2 A & B Long #1 A & B

Shelf

Extender Slots

(617 mm to 680 mm)

26.75 in. to 29.125 in.

Long #1 B & C Long #2 A & B

(680 mm to 740 mm)

29.125 in. to 31.5 in.

Long #2 B & C Long #1 B & C

(740 mm to 800 mm)

31.5 in. to 33.875 in.

Long #1 C & D Long #2 B & C

(800 mm to 860 mm)

33.875 in. to 36.25 in.

Long #2 C & D Long #1 C & D

(860 mm to 920 mm)

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Figure 11 Identifying the Shelf Extender Slots

Figure 12 Attaching the Shelves to the Extenders

Shelf

Extender

Installing the Shelves in a Half U Positi on 0

To install the rack mount shelves in a half U position:

Note: The top and bottom libraries in a 3-high M2500 stack are mounted

in a half U position.

1 From the five sizes of inserts provided in the rack mount kit, select the

insert type that best fits into the holes in the rack rails. The heads of the inserts (not the threads) should fit into the holes in the rack rails smoothly and with very little play.

The insert part numbers are:

• 213468 (for rails with 9 mm square holes)

• 213469 (for rails with 7 mm diameter unthreaded holes)

• 213471 (for rails with M6 threaded holes)

• 213473 (for rails with 10-32 UNF, 12-24 UNC, or M5 threaded holes)

• 213474 (for rails with 1/4 inch diameter unthreaded holes)

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