Tandberg Data T40 User Manual

Installation and User Guide

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Table of Contents

1 About This Guide

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive Product Model Number Explanation of Symbols and Notes Other Documents You Might Need Getting More Information or Help

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2 Product Overview

Product Descri

Tape Drive Support Data Transfer Rates Magazines Front Panel Rear Panel

Library Features

Operator Interfaces ADI Bridging and LUN Partitions Control Path I/E Station Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Capacity on Demand (COD) Browser Requirements

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3 Unpacking the St

Finding a Location for the StorageLibrary Unpack

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4 Installing the Library

Remove the Transport Locking Screws Mounting the StorageLibrary in a Rack

Mounting the Rack mount Ears Installing the Rails in a Rack Instal

ling the Left Rail Assembly Installing the Right Rail Assembly Mounting the StorageLibrary to the Rack

Installing the Library

Connecting Library Cables (SCSI) Connecting Li

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brary Cables (Fibre Channel)

orageLibrary

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System Power-on Labeling Cartridges for the Barcode Reader

5 Information about the Operator Interfaces

Front Panel Interface (FPI)

Scroll Funct

Remote Management Interface Menu Trees

Home Screen..........................................................................................................................................28

Operator Privileges Words Commonly Used on the FPI and RMI

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6 Configuring the Library

About the Setup Wizard

Using the Default Administrative User Account (Administrator) Using the Setup Wizard Setup Wizard Tasks

Configuri Applying a License Key

Configuring I/E Slots Configuring Cleaning Slots Configuring Partitions

Setting Drive ID Modifying the Control Path Configuring Autoclean Configuring FPI Password Configuring RMI Password Configuring Men Setting Date and Time Configuring Barcode Scan Configuring Audible Alarm Configuring SNMP Configuring E-mail Notification

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Remote Access

Creating Partitions Reconfigure Partitions Changing Partition Modes

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u Timeout

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7 Running the Library

Logging In Logging Out Importing Cartridges

Exporting Cartridges Loading to Tape Drives Unlo Cleaning Tape Drives

Taking the Library Online/Offline

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Importing Cartridges via I/E Slot Import Cartridges via Bulk Loading of Magazi

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ading from Tape Drives

Importing Cleaning Media Cleaning Media Handling Exporting Cleaning Media Autoclean Manual Clean

Taking a Library Online Taking a Library Offline

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Magazine Handling Standby Functionality

8 Getting Status and Information

Viewing Library Settings Viewin

g Partitions/Drive Settings Viewing Network Settings Viewing Statistics Viewing Log

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9 Adding, Removing and Replacing

Power Supply Unit

Removing and Replacing a Power Supply

Tape Drive Unit

Adding a Tape Drive Permanently Removing a Tape Drive Removing and Replacing a Tape Drive

10 Updating Firmware

Updating Library Firmware Updating Drive Firmware

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11 Working With Cartridges and Barcodes

Handling Cartridges Properly Write-Protecting Cartridges Barcode Requirements Installing Barcode Labels

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About RAS Tickets

Viewing RAS Tickets C Supported RAS Tickets

Interpreting LEDs

The Maintenance Menus

The Diagnostics Menu Verifying Hardware Software Checking Verifying Recent Changes Troubleshooting Matrix

ubleshooting

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losing RAS Tickets

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13 Shipping or Transporting StorageLibrary

Reinserting the Transport Locking Screws Packi

ng the StorageLibrary

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14 Specifications

Library Dimensions Library Component Weights Power Requirements

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Climatic Specifications

15 Safety and Regulatory Information

Safety Approvals EMC Approvals

Europe

USA

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Japan Canada

Conformity Declarations

Europe Australia

16 Approved Drive Types

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Figures

Figure 1. Front Panel of the StorageLibrary Figure 2. Rear Panel of the StorageLibrary with 1 Full-Height SCSI Drive Installed Figure 3. Transport Locking Screws Marked Figure 4. Recommended Storage of Transport Locking Screws Figure 5. Rackmounting Kit with Rackmoun Figure 6. Mounting the Rackmount Ears Figure 7. Rackmount Rail Figure 9. StorageLibrary Mounted in a Rack, Front View Figure 10. StorageLibrary Mounted in a Rack, Rear View Figure 11. StorageLibrary Cabling (SCSI) Figure 12. StorageLibrary Cabling (Fibre Channel) Figure

13. Positioning of Barcode Label for LTO Cartridges Figure 14 Front Panel Interface Menu Tree Figure 15 Remote Manageme Figure 16. RMI Home Screen Figure 17. Map Menu Figure 18. Removing the Magazine from the Library Figure 19. Gently Push the Cartridge into the Magazine Slot Figure 20. Push the Release Knob towards the Cartridge to Eject the Cartridge from the Slot Figure 21. Push Magazine until it Clicks into Place Figure 22. The Release Tool Inserted into the Correct Hole on the Left Lower Magazine Figure 23. Replacing a Power Supply Figure 24. Adding, Removing or Replacing a Tape Drive

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nt Interface Top Level Menu Tree

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t Ears (Right figure)

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Tables

Table 1. Data Transfer Rates Table 2. Front Panel Interface Menu Structure Table 3. Remote Management Interface Menu Structure Table 4. Commonly Used Words on FPI and RMI Table 5. Cartridge Present Symbols on FPI During Inventory and in the Maps Menu Table 6. Supported RAS Tickets Table 7. Maintenance Menus - Item Name and Description Table 8. Diagnostics Menu - Item Name and Description Table 9. Troubleshooting Matrix Table 10. Troubleshooting Matrix Table 11. Troubleshooting Matrix Table 12. Troubleshooting Matrix Table 13. Troubleshooting Matrix Table 14. Troubleshooting Matrix Table 15. Troubleshooting Matrix Write or Read Issues with Solution Table 16. Troubleshooting Matrix LED Error Messages with Solution Table 17. Troubleshooting Matrix Errors Displayed on Front Panel with Solution Table 18. Troubleshooting Matrix Table 19. Troubleshooting Matrix Table 20. Library Specification Summary Table 21. Library Dimensions Table 22. Library Component Weight Table 23. Power Requirements Table 24. Temperature Range Table 25. Humidity Range Table 26. Altitude Range

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Parameters and Priority

Power with Solution

Cartridge Movement with Solution Media with Solution SCSI with Solution Library Performance with Solution Cleaning with Solution

Remote Management with Solution Forgot Password with Solution

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Contents

1 About This Guide

This guide contains information and instructions necessary for the normal operation and management of the StorageLibrary T40. This guide is intended for anyone interested in learning about or anyone that needs to know how to install, configure, and opera Administrator level privileges are required to configure many of the features described in this guide.

Note

Be sure to read all operating instructions in this manual before operating this product.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive

This product contains materials that are recyclable under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive of the European Union. This product should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste.

Produ

The Tandberg StorageLibrary T40 model number is as follows

ct Model Number

te the StorageLibrary T40. Be aware that

: 1040

Explanation of Symbols and Notes

The following symbols appear throughout this document to highlight important information.

Caution

Warning

Note

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide

Indicates a situation that may cause pos or interference with other equipment.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or bodily injury.

Indicates information that helps you make better

sible damage to equipment, loss of data,

use of your system.

Other Documents You Might Need

The following documents are also available for this product. These documents can be found at

www.tandbergdata.com

SCSI

Functional Specification, StorageLibra

specification for the Tandberg Data StorageLibrary T40. Quick Installation Guide, StorageLibrary T40 (433559) gives you an overview of how to install the

library. Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) Tape Drive Inst Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) Power Supply Instruction:, StorageLibrary T40 (433602)

Getting More Information or Help

For further assistance please locations:

International Headquarter Tandberg Data ASA, Kjelsåsveien 161 P.O. Box 134 Kjelsås, N-0411 Oslo, Norway e-

mail:

Tel: +47 22 18 9

support@tandbergdata.com

0 90, Fax: +47 22 18 95 50

visit our web at

ry T40 (433489) provides the SCSI interface

www.tan

ruction:, StorageLibrary T40 (433601)

dbergdata.com

or contact these regional

Other locations: Europe: Tel.: 00800 826 323 74 - e-

mail:

support-de@tandbergdata.com

Asia Pacific: Tel.: +65 6396 0786 email:

support@tandbergdata.com.sg

Americas: Toll Free: +1 800 392 2983

Tel.: +1 e-

303 442 4333

mail:

support-us@tandbergdata.com

(00800 TANDBERG)

About This G

uid

2 Product Overview

ndberg StorageLibrary unattended system backup. The library can be mounted in a 19 rack or used as a tabletop unit. height of the

The drive types supported by the library has 40 ph

The

StorageLibrary

such as:

Four removable magazines allow easy management of data sets or archival storage. There are no hidden

A menu-dri configur

Remote management to the library vi Menu Wizards for simplified library configuration Integrated Support for both SCSI/LVD and Fiber Channel Tape Drives On-board Diagnostics for diagnostics and fault analysis Standby functionality for power savings Customer replaceable tape drives and powe Customer upgradeable by adding tape dri

rack mount

ysical tape

slots

ven operator control panel interface with backlit LCD provides easy control for

ation and diagnostic activities

barco

T40

is a compact tape cartridge library designed for secure, reliable,

version

has several features designed to increase the products ease of use and utility,

de reader

slots

is 4U.

StorageL

installed.

ibrary are given in chapter 16

a a remote management interface

r supply

ves and cartridge

slot

Approved Drive Types. The

The

Caution

Product Description

Tape Dri

For additional specification information for this model, by the StorageLibrary are given in chapter 16 height drives, 1-4 half-height drives

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide

ve Support

Review the C power up the unit for the first time.

aution at the beginning of

Approved Drive Type

and a combination of these

Unpacking the StorageLibrary

see Specifications. The drive types supported

The library supports 1-2 full

. The library s

upports both Fibre

before you

Channel and SCSI tape drive interfaces within the same library. LTO Fibre Channel tape drives can be directly attached to hosts or the SAN. LTO SCSI tape drives are attached directly to the host.

Tape drives are installed into tape drive bay cover plate be installed in any available tape drive bay.

Data Transfer Rates

Table

StorageLibrary Model

LTO-3 SCSI LTO-3 FC LTO-4 SCSI LTO-4 FC

Magazines

The li lower are no hidden magazines, use handles on the sides of the bezels. For details on magazine handling, see the

Magazine Handling.

covers the empty tape drive

Data Transfer Rates

Maximum Sustained Rate,

120MB/s 240MB/s

Native

80MB/s 80MB/s 120MB/s

160MB/s 160MB/s

brary is equipped with four removable magazines, all accessible from the f

magazines hold 12 cartr

slots

. To cool the library, there are air inlet

idges each and the two upper

s in the rear of the library. If a tape drive

bay

to prevent

dust

from entering the library.

Maximum Sustained Rate, Compressed

240MB/s

magazines hold 8 cartridges each. There

holes on the bezels. For easy removal of the

bay

is empty, a

Tape drives can

ront of the unit. The

section

Front Panel

The Front Panel indicators and a standby switch. The bezels of the four magazines are also visible from the front.

Figure

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

Front

includes the

Panel of t

Operator

StorageLibrary

control panel with LCD display, four control buttons, two LED

The display is a backlit 128 x 68, dot-matrix graphical display that can show 8 lines of 20 characters. In various modes of operation, the display panel screens and control buttons allow you to do the

following:

Enter settin

for

StorageLibrary

configuration

Product Overview

Main power switch,

and fuse

Issue operational commands View

StorageLibrary

Test

StorageLibrary

Control Buttons

The labels for the four control buttons are displayed in the corners of the LCD. All buttons have function for different modes of operation, i.e. the functions of the buttons change during different activities. The actual function for each button is always visible on the display.

LED Indicators

The two LED indicators are green and amber. They ind

Green LED on: The Green LED blinking: Short blinks followed by long intervals indicate that the library is in low power

standby mode Amber LED on: Faul

failure

Standby Switch

A switch on the front panel provides a Library Standby is active, the library completes the current operation and t See

Standby Functionality

status and information

functionality

StorageLibrary

t LED; the

is either

StorageLibrary has encountered an e

or more details.

icate the

running or ready for operation.

mode

StorageLibrary

. If the switch is pushed when the library

hen goes offline and enters standby mode.

activity as follows:

lectrical or mechanical

soft

Rear Panel

The figure below shows the rear panel of the Figure

Cooling Fans

Rear Panel of the

Power supply

with fans

power outlet

StorageLibrary

Back panel

cover plate

Tape drive

with fan

with 1 Full-Height

StorageLibrary

SCSI

connector

SCSI

Drive

Installed

Emergency eject tool

(RTC

power

Cooling fans

battery and

extension

behind cover.)

drive

cable

Ethernet

connector

Forced-air cooling fans are integrated in both the power control board The fans start whenever the drive is operating or when the internal temperature in the gets too high.

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide

. The fans draw air inward throug

supply

, the

tape drive,

h holes in the front bezels and expel it out the back.

and behind the

StorageLibrary

library

Main Power Switch/ Fuse/Power Cord Connection

The main power switch switch, the fuse holder (with a 250V 2A fuse) and the AC power cord connection are combined in one common unit.

SCSI and Fiber Channel Interface Connectors

The library supports both SCSI and FC connectors on the rear panel and the FC for connecting the tape drive and the following:

A shielded male HD68 SCSI cable A shielded male HD68 SCSI terminator FC port

Ethernet Port

This port is for a 10

BaseT

ttery Holder

The battery for the real time clock is extension cable is found in the same location.

cable

networking in support of the Web Client.

compatible

is located at the rear of the library on the power supply bracket. The power

drives. The SCSI

tape drive

StorageLibrary

Ethernet network.

located

behind a plate at the rear of the library.

tape drive

has

one

FC connector. The connectors are used

to the host. These connectors can link to the

It allows

has two shielded 68-pin HD SCSI

you to connect the StorageLibrary

A drive power

Back Panel Cover plate

If a drive

bay

is empty, a

Library Features

This section describes several features of the

Operator

The front panel is located on the front of the library and allows the

Operator

that

allows browser. The front panel functionality. For more information about the front panel and the

about the Operator Interfaces

ADI Bridging and LUN

The

StorageLibrary implements Numbering (LUN) addressing. This means that the library controller does not have its own host interface, but SCSI commands to the library control The tape drive and the library controller will have a common SCSI ID but different LUN numbers. The SCSI commands to/from the library controller are sent via the tape drives ADI port.

Interfaces

inte

rface

users

to view and perform library functions from remote sites and is accessible through a

cover plate

covers the opening to prevent

StorageLibrary

(Front Panel Interface, FPI)

interface and the Web Client

Automation Drive Interface (ADI) bridging with

dust from entering the library.

users

to work locally on the library via

. The

Web Client is a

contain a similar Operator

Web Client

ler are sent via one of the installed tape drives.

remote management interface

interface and

interface,

Logical Unit

see

Information

The purpose of the L controller board.

UN interface is to eliminate the requirement for a host interface on the library

Product Overview

Partitions

Partitions are virtual sections within a library that present the appearance of multiple, separate libraries for purposes of file management, acce host applications.

Organizing the library into partitions divides the resources into virtual sections. If one of the resources is not available due to a failure or other cause, the other partitions and still available.

The

StorageLibrary magazine must be assigned to each partition. The robot, the import/export are

common resources to all partitions. For more information on partitions

Control Path

The control path tape drive is used to connect a partition to a host applica can be selected as the control path at one time. By default, the first tape drive assigned to a partition is designated the control path. In the event that the control path connection to the host application fails, you can select

I/E Station

I/E station enables importing and exporting cartridges without interrupting normal library operations. I/E station for the 40 is

user

settable to 0 (none) or 3.

slots

are located in

slot

library is

ss by multiple

can be divided into a maximum of four partitions. At least one tape drive and one

Operator

s, or dedication to one or more

their assigned components are

slots

and the cleaning s

, see Configuring

Partitions

tion. Only one tape drive

a new control path for the partition.

either the lower left or the upper left

user

settable to 0 (none), 3 or 8. The number of

magazine. The number of I/E slots

I/E

slots

for the 24

slot

library

lots

The I/E only that partition can access that

Access to the I/E

slots

are shared among all partitions. When a

I/E

slot

is managed through the front panel interface only.

cartridge in a

n I/E

slot

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

The

StorageLibrary

Capacity on Dem

StorageLibrary, LTO storage allows you to enable the unused storage StorageLibrary slots (two upper magazines)

Details about the COD license key

The license key does Once a license key is installed it cannot be removed

Contact Technical Support or open a service request to order a information,

To see your librarys current configuration and management interface.

see Getting More Information or Help

supports system monitoring via SNMP and SNMP Notifications.

and (COD)

comes with 24

not expire

slots

are licensed for use. At any time, Capacity on Demand (COD)

slots (two lower magazines) and supports licensing of additional 16

slots

within a library via a

slot

availability, open

firmware license key. The

COD License Key. For contact

the

home screen

is assigned to a partition,

of t

he remote

An instruction sheet that describes how to use the license key is provided in the accessory kit. you receive the license key, enter it via the front panel of the library. When the license key is entered, the total number of avail

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able

slots

in the library increases.

Once

Browser Requirements

The supported browsers include:

Firefox version 1.0.6 Internet Explorer version 6.0

and above

Product Overview

3 Unpacking the StorageLibrary

This chapter provides detailed information for preparing the library location.

Caution

Finding a Location for the

The

StorageLibrary

The

StorageLibrary

StorageLibrary Make sur Route any cable to avoid walking on them or pinching them with items placed on or against them.

Pay particular attention to the cord at the wall re the

Make sure that object will not fall and liquids will not spill into th StorageLibrary

Make sure t Make sure t

safely remove the magazines

e a power source is available

StorageLibrary

After the library is unpacke turned on.

must be positioned in a stable location is designed to operate in a horizontal position. Do not attempt to

in any ot

. he airflow around the front and back of the here is a minimum of 60cm free space in front of the unit to allow the operator

her position than horizontally

d it needs to acclimate for 8 hours before the power is

StorageLibrary

ceptacle, and the point where th

e chassis openings

StorageLibrary

operate the

e cord exits from

of the

is n

ot obstructed

Make sure t Make sure t

temperatures within specifications. See Specifications

Unpack

Caution

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide

he display and operator controls can easily be accessed he

StorageLibrary

You must remove the first time o

ransport Loc

is away from the floo

transport locking screws

r it will not operate. See the procedure in

king Screws

r and in a clean environment with

when powering up the unit for the

section Remove the

To unpack the

1. Carefully unpack the unit case you need to transport the designed for the library to ensure it is no

2. The removed. However, for absolute safety, it is recommended that two people lift the Full library weight = 38 kg / 84 lbs (2 FH drives). Empty library weight = 23.6 kg include drives, magazines or power supply).

3. Review the contents of the shipping container to be sure that all parts were included in the shipment and no parts are damaged. A standard package for the follow

A factoryA

StorageLibrary

StorageLibrary could be lifted by one person if drives, power supply, and magazines are

ing items:

standard accessory kit

Printed copy of the Quick 1 Rack mounting kit 2 power 1 Ethernet cable Media barcode label kit (contains media labels and cleaning cartridge labels)

assembled

Warranty/Registration Information

cords: one for USA/Japan and one for European power outlets

, follow the instructions below.

from the shipping container. Save the container and packing materials in

StorageLibrary

containing:

Start

Guide

including rack mount

in the future. The packaging is specifically

t damaged during transportation.

unit conta

ears

StorageLibrary

ining four cartridge magazines

StorageLibrary

/ 52 lbs (does not

consists of the

There

will be variations of this list.

or not

your library is equipped with SCSI or FC drives, the accessory kit may contain a terminator

and SCSI cable. The

StorageLibrary

4. Complete product registration online at Product.

accessory kit contains no cartridges.

Depending on the number of drives in your library and whether

http:/

/www.tandbergdata.com

, Support, Register Your

Unpacking the

StorageLibrary

4 Installing the Library

This chapter provides detailed information for installing the library hardware. For basic library cabling instructions, refer to the Quick Installation Guide

Remove the Transport Loc

To protect the library during transport, four position. The screws are marked panel.

The

Caution

Figure

Transport Lock

transport locking screws

operate normally.

ing Screws

with red plastic tabs protruding between the magazines and the front

Marked with R

king Screws

transport locking screws

must be removed before the

ed Plastic Tab

hold the robotics in a locked

StorageLibrary

can

The

transport

screws 1 2 3

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follow the instructions below Connect the power cord to the power c Turn on the power sw The library detects that the transport

front panel display to remove the magazines to get access to the screws. Remove the sc reinsert the magazines

locking screws will be detected when the

onnector on

itch o

n the rear of the library

locking

screws are present. Follow the instructions on the

StorageLibrary

the

rear of the library

is powered on. To remove the

rews and

The library

Note

Caution

Figure

Recommended Storage of Transport Locking Screws

will now continue its power-on sequence.

Keep the robotics

The warranty does not cover transport locking screws properly installed. See

Lock

transport

if you need to return your

ing Screws

locking screws i

for instructions on how to reinstall the

damage to t

n a safe place. You will need them

StorageLibrary

he library if transported

for service or repair.

Reinserting the Transport

transport lock

to lock the

without the

ing screws

If the library is to be mounted in a rack, this is the time you should mount the library. See instructions

Mounting the

The

StorageLibrary

power c The

StorageLibrary

The

ord and the primary interface cables

StorageLibrary

in any other position than horizontally. Also make sure that: The airflow around There is a minimum of 60cm free space in front of the unit to allow the operator

the magazines The display and operator The

StorageLibrary specifications.

Regulatory Information

Rack mounting

Rack mount Ears (2 ears and 8 screws M

Mounting

StorageLibrary

is designed for use in a 19 rack system using 4U of rack space. The length of the

is designed to operate in a horizontal position. Do not attempt to operate the

the front and back of

controls can easily be accessed

is awa

For specifications and safety information, see

Kit includes the following items:

the StorageLibrary in

in a Rack

restrict the placement.

the

StorageLibrary

y from the floor and in a clean environment with temperatures within

3x4

)

a R

ack

is not obstructed

Specifications

rack mount

to safely remove

and

Safety and

ears to the

Left Rail Right Screw M6x12 (6 pieces)

Assembly

Rail

Assembly

Installing the Library

Recommended mounting tools

Folding rule or tape measure Screwdriver 7 mm open-end wrench

Figure

Mounting the

Rack mounting Kit with

Rack mount Ears

Rack mount

Ears (

Right figure)

To mount the follow the instructions below:

Connect the power cord to the power c

Turn on the power sw

Wait

Use the front panel inter

Physically remove

If your library supports 24 magazine slots remove the two upper magazines. The emergency eject tool is located at the rear of the library. See

Mount the ears to the chassis of the library, see

Gently reinsert

Figure

rack mount

until

the library

Manual/Emergency Release of Magazines

Mounting

ears, the four magazines must be removed. To r

onnector on rear of the library

itch on the rear of the library

completes its

face to remove the magazines (

the magazines from the library

the magazines into the library

the

Rack mount

power-on sequence

only

Ears

emove the magazines

Menu > Operations

, see

Magazine Handling.

, you

need to use the emergency eject tool to

Figure

Mounting

the Rack mount Ears

> Eject Magazine

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Installing the

Determine the proper position of the rails in the rack.

Warning

The

StorageLibrary

bottom of the rails must be a

Figure

Rack mount Rail

Rails

Consider rack stability when deciding where to place the Hazardous conditions can result from un

uses 4U of vertical rack space. The rails must be installed in a full U position. The

in a Rack

ligned with the bottom of a U.

StorageLibrary

even mechanical loading of a rack.

nstalling the Left Rail Assembly

Measure the length between the rear measurement is shorter than the and nuts shown in

Adjust the Left Rail Assembly

Use a 7-mm open-end wrench together with the screwdriver to tighten the fix the rail length. Using more than two screws increases the stability of the

Place the Left Rail Assembly front

rack mount

Mount the Left rail only) and two M6x12 screws at the backside.

Figure

rail.

Rail Assembly

Mounting

to fit the measurement in step 1.

on the left side of the rack, between the rear

at the desired height using one M6x12 screw in front (upper hole in

rack mount

StorageLibrary, adjust

the Rack mounting Kit to

Installing the Right Rail Assembly

Follow the instruction for left s

ide, only using the Right Rail Assembly

rails and the front

the two sets of screws M4x12, washers

Rack

on the right si

rack mount

rails. If the

two M4x12 screws to

Rack mounting

rack mount

de of the rack.

Kit.

rail and the

Installing the Library

Figure

Mounting

Rear Rack Mount Rail

the

Rack mounting

Step 5

(Screw M6x12)

Step 1

Kit to a Rack

Use these holes if rack depth is equal or longer than the StorageLibrary T40

Step 1

Holes to be used if rack

depth is shorter than the

StorageLibrary T40

Step 3

(Screw M4x12,

nut and washer)

Step 2

Figure

StorageLibrary Mounted in

in upper hole on both left and right side. On the rear side, two screws must be used on both left and right side. A total of six screws are used to install the

Mounting the

Make sure that the screws connecting the rails to the rack StorageLibrary

Slide the Fix the

T connects the left and right rail assemblies

StorageLibrary

he lower screw on each side connects the library to the rack, whereas the upper screw on each side

Rack

in the rack.

StorageLibrary

on the rails from the front of the rack

using

two

Rack

shows the r

to the Rack

M6x12 screws in front of the rack, one

to the rack

Front Rack Mount Rail

Step 5

(Screw M6x12)

ails

rails

to the rack.

mounted in a

rack with one screw M6x12

are tightened properly before installing the

on both left and right side.

, as shown in

Figure

StorageLibrary Mounted

Figure

StorageLibrary Mounted in a

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Rack

, Front View

Figure 10.

The f each side connect

Installing the Library

StorageLibrary

igure above gives a rear-end

the

Mounted in a Rack, Rear View

left and right rail assemblies to

view of the

StorageLibrary

the rack.

mounted in a rack. The

two screws on

After mounting, you must available:

For instructions on cabling a library with SCSI tape drives, For instructions on cabling a library with Fibre Channel tape drives,

(Fibre

If your library appropriate instructions for that tape drive type

Connecting Library Cables (SCSI)

Use this procedure if you are installing a library that includes SCSI tape drives. F

igure 11. StorageLibrary Cabling (SCSI)

For

libraries with SCSI tape drives

For libraries

Channel)

with Fibre Channel tape drives

includes both SCSI and Fibre Channel tape drives, cable the tape drive following the

connect the

cables to

the library. Two sets of ca

see

Connecting Library Cables

see

bling instructions are

Connecting Library Cables

(SCSI).

Installing the Library

Guidelines for Connecting the SCSI Cables

Before the SCSI bus cable is connected to the power switch is off.

Make sure your host system is in a s SCSI bus.

Do not exceed SCSI bus length restrictions.

tate where a new SCSI device can be safely connected to the

StorageLibrary

, make sure the

StorageLibrary

a. Add the length of all external and internal SCSI cables on the bus b. Add c. The maximum allowed length of an LVD SCSI bus is 12 m (39 ft) if the number of

Before the properly terminated.

Connecting the Cables

1. Instal

2. Connect the SCSI cables to the

3. Connect your

4. Connect a power cord to the outlet on the power supply on the rear of the library.

l the library in a rack

a. On the bottom tape drive, connect a jumper cable to the top SCSI connector and then to the

bottom SCSI connector on the tape drive above it. Repeat this step fo SCSI bus. Secure the cable with the thumbscrews on the connectors.

a. Terminate the last device on the SCSI bus with the appropriate SCSI terminator. b. Connect a cable between the last tape drive on the SCSI bus and the host. Note that

access to the library via the remote management interface. Push the cable place. C

onnect the other end to a normal 10/100 BaseT Ethernet outlet.

26.4 cm (10.

SCSI devices exceeds two.

StorageLibrary

there are limitations to the length of the SCSI cable.

Ethernet

cable to the

4 inch) for the internal cable length in the

is powered on and the system is restarted, make sure the SCSI bus is

install

the tabletop

tape drive

Ethernet

kit

port on the rear of the library. This will give

StorageLibr

r all tape drives on the

until

ary

it snaps into

remote

5. Power on the library by t

6. Power up the host system.

7. Verify communication with

8. Configure your library using the commands on the front panel. For configuration information, refer

Configuring the Library

Warning

Note

Make sure the AC outle reliably earthed.

Adding the StorageLibrary current fault condition because of the summation of the leaking currents.

For security, a 250V 2A fus

Tandberg StorageLibrary 5 and 6 above).

Connecting Library Cables (Fibre Channel)

Use th

is procedure if you are installing a library that includes Fibre Channel tape drives.

urning on the rear power switch.

all devices on the bus.

t that you connect the

recommends that all external SCSI devices, including the

, are powered on before the computer system is re-started (Steps

to an existing rack installation can cause a leaking

e is located near the power switch

StorageLibrary power

cable into is

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Figure 12. StorageLibrary Cabling (Fibre Channel)

1. Install the library in a rack or

2. Connect the fibre cables to the tape drive

a. Attach one end of the fibre cable to the fibre port on each

a. Attach the other

Note

The fibre cable can be connected from the tape drive to a switch rather than a host.

install

the tabletop

end of the cable to the host, switch

kit

tape drive

or hub.

3. Connect your Ethernet

library via the remote management interface. Push the cable into it snaps into place. Connect the other end to a normal 10/100 BaseT Ethernet outlet.

4. Connect a power cord

5. Power on the library by t

6. Power up the host system.

7. Verify communication with all devices on the bus.

8. Configure your library using the commands on the front pan

Configuring the Library

System Power

At power-on, for the first few seconds the unit performs a sequence of diagnostic tests called Power On Self Tests (POST). POST also includes a loop-back test of the robot

After the POST sequence completes successfully, the library will respond to SCSI selections. Then the system starts a series of initialization functions, a process that co operation and cartridge inventory of magazines and drive. read when running inventory.

During these operations, the library continuously shows the map status on the screen. The status all magazine slot

. As the robot searches the magazine

slots

and the drives are initially unknown, and a

cable to the

to the outlet on the power supply on the rear of the library.

urning on the rear power switch.

Ethernet

port on the rear of the library for remote access to the

el. For configuration information, refer

-on

ics

cabling.

nsists of robot calibration

The

barcode labels on the cartridges will be

question mark (?)

slots

for cartridges during inventory, the display is updated.

is displayed for each

Note

The t

ape drive needs up to 60 SCSI bus. You should turn on the power at least 60 seconds before the computer system is started.

seconds

after

power-on until

it is

active on the

Installing the Library

Note

If a problem occurs during the power-on sequence, the the display. Refer to Troubleshooting

Labeling Cartridges for the Barcode Reader

ou must attach b

the libr

ary.

Caution

Cartridge labels must be oriented on the cartridges as shown in the figure below with the locking mechanism to the left.

Figure 13. Positioning of B

If the self-diagnostics and the inventory sequence are successfully completed, the green LED illuminates an is now ready for further configuration and operation.

to learn the procedures for resolving the problem.

d the display returns to the home screen. The library

StorageLibrary

displays an error message on

arcode labels to the cartridges if you want to use the barcode reader functionality in

You must use functionality of the barcode reader.

arcode

StorageLibrary-specific barcode labels to ensure reliable

Label for LTO C

artridges

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide

5 Information about the Operator Interfaces

The

StorageLibrary Management library using the FPI or remotely on your computer using the remote management interface (RMI). Similar functionality with common elements is used for both formats.

Note

Front Panel Interface (FPI)

The front panel is physically attached to the front of LCD display of the front panel for executing basic library management functions.

The functions of the four control buttons are displayed in the corners of the LCD. The functions of the buttons change durin the display.

The Front Panel includes the indicators and a standby switch.

has two

Interface (RMI). Operations on the

Both to through the remote management interface, and some functionality is only available through the use the remote management interface rather than the front panel to perform library operations whenever possible.

Operator

Front Panel Interface and the R

access all options for operating

interfaces: the Front Panel Interface (FPI) and the Remote

front panel interface. However, it is recommended that you

g different activities, and the actual function for each button is always visible on

Operator

control panel with LCD display, four control buttons, two LED

StorageLibrary

the library. Some functionality is only available

the library.

can be performed locally on the

emote Management Interface are required

The

Operator

interface appears on the

Scroll Function

The front than 20 panel are used appears on the right button to indicate the scroll function).

he number of lines on the display is limited. If the text to be displayed contains more than 8 similar scroll function as described above scroll up or down function.

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panel display is able to

characters.

to scroll

To access

the text

display 20

all

characters a scroll function is implemented.

left or right (a left arro

characters in a line. Some

w appears on the left button and a right arrow

is used.

For line scrolling,

functionality requires more

the arrows on the buttons indicate

The buttons on the front

lines, a

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