The manufacturer's serial number tag is removed. The tape loader is damaged because of improper packaging on return. actiLib Autoloader 1U – Quick Start Guide Page 3 of 17...
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Install stabilizing feet on the rack. In multiple-rack installations, secure racks together. Extend only one rack component at a time. Racks may become unstable if more than one component is extended actiLib Autoloader 1U – Quick Start Guide Page 4 of 17...
Carefully remove the shipping materials from the top of the loader (see Figure ). Remove the accessory package (if present) and set aside. Remove the two rack rails (if included) and set aside. Figure 1 Unpacking the loader actiLib Autoloader 1U – Quick Start Guide Page 5 of 17...
To remove and store the shipping lock: Remove the yellow label that is securing the lock to the top of the loader, and then remove the lock (see Figure 2). actiLib Autoloader 1U – Quick Start Guide Page 6 of 17...
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The loader easily installs into a standard 19” rack system taking up 1U of space. The actiLib Autoloader 1U weighs 13.1 kg (29 lbs) with 8 cartridges Weight! WARNING Risk of personal injury or damage to the loader.
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Secure the loader to the rack (see Figure 6) using a 3# Phillips screwdriver placed through the small holes in the mounting bracket to tighten the M5 screw on each side of the loader. actiLib Autoloader 1U – Quick Start Guide Page 8 of 17...
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Figure 6 Securing the loader to the rack actiLib Autoloader 1U – Quick Start Guide Page 9 of 17...
Front panel The front of the actiLib Autoloader 1U is used to access the power button, operator control panel (OCP), left and right magazines, LED’s, and the mail slot. The Operator panel consists of an LCD display with a 2x16 character matrix, 4 push button switches and a power on/off button.
LTO drive. Figure 8 Rear panel with a SCSI tape drive Figure 9 Rear panel with a SAS tape drive Figure 10 Rear panel with a Fibre channel tape drive actiLib Autoloader 1U – Quick Start Guide Page 11 of 17...
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68-pin HD SCSI connectors Product label foil Tape Drive LED Ethernet port Serial port Controller LED USB port (Host) SAS connectors Fibre channel connectors Table 3 Rear panel overview actiLib Autoloader 1U – Quick Start Guide Page 12 of 17...
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This OCP option lets you gain access to the left and right magazine. Access to the magazines may require the use of the Administrative password. actiLib Autoloader 1U – Quick Start Guide Page 14 of 17...
In that case „Busy“ is displayed and the command has to be repeated once the robotics operation is finished. actiLib Autoloader 1U – Quick Start Guide Page 15 of 17...
2. Connect a power cord to the power connector at the rear of the library. US and European power cords are supplied with the library. 3. Power-on the library. 4) Power up the host system. 5) Verify that each host can communicate with the library’s tape drives. actiLib Autoloader 1U – Quick Start Guide Page 16 of 17...
To abort the shutdown process the user has to press Cancel within the first 3 seconds Note: The shutdown process may be aborted by pressing Cancel within the first 3 seconds. actiLib Autoloader 1U – Quick Start Guide Page 17 of 17...
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