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  • Page 1 StorageTek T9x40 Tape Drive System Assurance Guide Part Number: MT5003 Revision: AF...
  • Page 3 StorageTek ™ T9x40 Tape Drive System Assurance Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. MT5003 April 2009, Revision AF...
  • Page 4 Copyright 2009 Sun Microsystems, Inc., 4150 Network Circle, Santa Clara, Californie 95054, Etats-Unis. Tous droits réservés. Sun Microsystems, Inc. a les droits de propriété intellectuels relatants à la technologie qui est décrit dans ce document. En particulier, et sans la limitation, ces droits de propriété intellectuels peuvent inclure un ou plus des brevets américains énumérés à...
  • Page 5 List of Pages Document Title: T9x40 Tape Drive System Assurance Guide Manual Part Number: MT5003AF Initial Release Date: October 1998 Revision Date: April 2009 This publication has 110 pages, consisting of: Pages Cover Blank page Title page Copyright page (ii) iii through xvi 1-1 through 1-20...

  • Page 6: Summary Of Changes

    Summary of Changes Date Revision Description 10/98 Initial Release 2/99 - 09/05 B through Y Refer to these revisions for a description of the changes. 09/06 Refer to this revision for a description of the changes. 01/08 Refer to this revision for a description of the changes. 04/08 Added support for SL3000 library.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents List of Pages ............iii Summary of Changes .

  • Page 8: Contents

    Contents Interfaces ............... 1-10 ESCON .
  • Page 9 Contents T9940 Rack Mount Drives ........... . . 5-15 Rack Cabinet Order Numbers .
  • Page 10 Contents Index ............. .Index-1 viii Revision AF MT5003...

  • Page 11: Figures

    Figures Figure 1-1. T9840 Tape Drive ............1-1 Figure 1-2.
  • Page 12 Tables Table 1-1. T9x40 Tape Drive - VolSafe Cartridge Compatibility Matrix ......1-4 Table 1-2. Data Cartridge Read, Write Append Matrix ........1-18 Table 2-1.
  • Page 13 Tables Table A-15. 9940 Data Cartridge Specifications ......... . . A-14 Table A-16.
  • Page 14 Tables Revision AF MT5003...

  • Page 15: Preface

    Preface This guide contains information about the planning, ordering, and delivery activities required for the T9840 and T9940 tape drives. For more information about library- attached configurations, refer to the system assurance guide for the appropriate library. The term “T9x40” is used in this publication to generically reflect all models of either drive series.

  • Page 16: Alert Messages

    Alert Messages ■ Alert Messages Alert messages call the reader’s attention to information that is especially important or that has a unique relationship to the main text or graphic. Note: A note provides additional information that is of special interest. A note might point out exceptions to rules or procedures.

  • Page 17: Conventions

    Conventions ■ Conventions Typographical conventions highlight special words, phrases, and actions in this publication. Item Example Description of Convention Acronyms All uppercase Buttons Sans serif font; capitalization MENU follows interface (usually all uppercase) Commands Mode Select Initial cap Document titles System Assurance Guide Italic Emphasis...

  • Page 18: Documentation, Support, And Training

    Documentation, Support, and Training ■ Documentation, Support, and Training Sun Function Documentation http://www.sun.com/documentation/ Support http://www.sun.com/support/ Training http://www.sun.com/training/ Revision AF MT5003...

  • Page 19: 1: Product Overview

    Product Overview This chapter provides an overview of T9x40 tape drives. ■ Descriptions The T9x40 tape drives are small, modular, high-performance drives designed for the enterprise and client-server environments. There are four generations of T9840 access- centric drives and two generations of T9940 high-capacity drives. T9840 Tape Drive The T9840 tape drives (Figure...

  • Page 20: T9940 Tape Drive

    Descriptions The T9840B/C/D rear panel has a Maintenance Port (standard RJ45 receptacle) for Service Delivery Platform (SDP) and/or Customer Service Engineering (CSE) interface. The T9840D maintenance port supports the use of the Virtual Operator Panel to perform drive operations, retrieve error information, and configure the tape drive. VOP version 1.0.13 in conjunction with the appropriate drive code level supports the use of an IPv6 address.

  • Page 21: T9X40 Volsafe

    Descriptions T9x40 VolSafe T9x40 VolSafe capability is a combination of hardware (VolSafe enabled tape drives), microcode, and special media (VolSafe cartridges). This combination provides write- once, read-many (WORM) functionality to safeguard selected data files. Once written to a VolSafe cartridge, data cannot be over-written or erased. New data can be added (appended) to a density-compatible VolSafe cartridge until the cartridge is full.

  • Page 22: Configurations

    Configurations Table 1-1 correlates T9x40 tape drives to VolSafe cartridge compatibility. Table 1-1. T9x40 Tape Drive - VolSafe Cartridge Compatibility Matrix VolSafe Cartridge Drive 9840 (20 GB) 9840C (40 GB) 9840D (75 GB) 9940B (200 GB) T9840A Read/Write Load Error Load Error T9840B Read/Write...

  • Page 23: T9840D

    Configurations T9840D The T9840D tape drive is used in the following configurations: • Rack mount, manual load • Library attached, see “Library-attached T9x40”. T9940A The T9940A is used in the following configurations: • Rack mount, manual load, shipboard • Library attached, see “Library-attached T9x40”.

  • Page 24: Desktop T9840

    Configurations • L700/L1400 Tape Library: Up to 12 tape drives • L5510 LSM (L5500 ACS): Up to 77 tape drives in four 20-drive walls • Sun StorageTek™ SL8500 modular library system (T9940B only): Up to 64 tape drives Notes: 1. See “Related Publications”...

  • Page 25: Rack Cabinets

    Configurations • One CSL chassis (one T9840A drive only) The rack mount configuration of the T9940 tape drive consists of two manual-load tape drives mounted on a shock absorbing platform in a rack mount tray. Rack Cabinets The rack mount configurations of the T9x40 tape drives are designed to fit into a standard 483-mm (19-in.) rack cabinet (such as the SL-RACK-42-Z).

  • Page 26: Figure 1-3. T9840 Tape Drive Configurations

    Configurations Figure 1-3 shows configurations of the T9840 tape drive. Figure 1-3. T9840 Tape Drive Configurations Rack-Mount Desktop CSL Rack-Mount (T9840A) CSL Desktop (T9840A) Tray Assembly for 9310/9360/9740/L5510 Tray Assembly for 9710 (T9840A/B) Tray Assembly for 9738 (T9840A) Tray Assembly for SL8500 Tray Assembly for Libraries L180/L700/L1400 Revision AF MT5003...

  • Page 27: Power Cords

    Configurations Figure 1-4 shows T9940 tape drive on library trays. Figure 1-4. T9940 Tape Drive, Library attached Tray Assembly for SL8500 Tray Assembly for 9310/9360/9740/L5510 Tray Assembly for L180/ L700/L1400 C53966 Figure 1-5 shows the T9940 Rack Mount configuration. Figure 1-5. T9940 Tape Drive, Rack Mount C53954 Power Cords The power cord options for the desktop and rack mount T9x40 tape drive are:...

  • Page 28: Device Emulation Modes Supported (T9840D)

    Interfaces Order the above power cords by their marketing PNs in the “Rack Cabinet Order Numbers” on page 5-16. Power cords that connect T9x40 tape drives to StorageTek libraries ship with the drives. In the case of 9310-, 9360-, 9740-, and L5510- attached drives, the cords connect the tape drive power supply to the 9741/9741E Drive Cabinet power outlet.

  • Page 29: Ficon

    Interfaces “Fibre Channel and FICON Cable Facts” on page 1-12 for information on types of fiber-optic cable and maximum cable lengths. The FC interface for the T9x40 uses Ultra-SCSI protocol. The FC T9x40 tape drives connect to other devices with the following equipment: •...

  • Page 30: Fibre Channel And Ficon Cable Facts

    Interfaces at http://xmen.east.sun.com/setools/aaaNotForCD/Papers/WhitePapers.htm, then select the appropriate drive article for HCD information and guidelines. Fibre Channel and FICON Cable Facts T9x40 Fibre Channel and FICON tape drives use Fibre Channel cables. Use multimode cables when connecting to short wave ports. Multimode cables have an orange jacket, and the fiber within the cable is 50 microns in diameter.

  • Page 31: Tape Cartridges And Labels

    Tape Cartridges and Labels ■ Tape Cartridges and Labels The following pages describe the 9x40 data cartridges, VolSafe cartridges, cleaning cartridges, and bar-coded volume serial number (VOLSER) labels. See “Ordering Cartridges and Labels” on page 5-29 to order cartridges and/or labels. Note: Maximum block size is 256 Kilobytes.
  • Page 32 Tape Cartridges and Labels Figure 1-6. 9840 Cartridge C53612 1. Manufacturer Label Area 2. Customer Label Area 3. Access Door 4. Write-protect Switch (black on a standard data cartridge, yellow on a 9840 VolSafe cartridge, green on a 9840C VolSafe cartridge, purple on a 9840D VoSafe cartridge, and white on a cleaning cartridge) 5.

  • Page 33: Cartridge Reclaim

    Tape Cartridges and Labels Cartridge Reclaim Native reclaim the ability of a drive to reclaim a cartridge it has previously written. Forward reclaim the ability of a drive to reclaim a cartridge previously written by a legacy drive. Note that the T9840D is able to reclaim a standard data cartridge previously written by a T9840A, T9840B, or T9840C tape drive.

  • Page 34: 9940 Cartridge Description

    Tape Cartridges and Labels 9940 Cartridge Description The T9940 tape drives use a data cartridge (Figure 1-7) that is the same physical size as a 9840 and 3490 tape cartridge; however, they are not interchangeable. The 9940 data cartridge has a single reel (supply reel) inside the cartridge. The 9940 data cartridge has a capacity of 60 GB, uncompressed when written by a T9940A tape drive, or 200 GB when written by a T9940B tape drive.

  • Page 35: Mixed-Media Management

    Mixed-Media Management ■ Mixed-Media Management Extra media management measures must be taken whenever T9x40 tape drives and data cartridges of mixed data density, or mixed Emulation images co-exist in the same library system. The extra measures essentially involve creation and management of separate media pools/sub-pools for formatted/written 9x40 data cartridges.

  • Page 36: Mixed Emulation Image

    Mixed-Media Management Table 1-2. Data Cartridge Read, Write Append Matrix Read With Mid- or End-Volume Append With Data Cartridge T9840D T9840C T9840B T9840A T9840D T9840C T9840B T9840A Written by T9840D Written by T9840C Written by T9840B Written by T9840A Mixed Emulation Image Extra media management measures must also be taken when a mix of T9x40 tape drives with 3490 and 3590 Emulation images co-exist in the same library system.

  • Page 37: Virtual Operator Panel

    Virtual Operator Panel ■ Virtual Operator Panel Figure 1-8 shows an example of the virtual operator panel (VOP) graphical user interface (GUI) for the T9840D tape drive. This panel allows operators and service representatives to monitor and perform tasks on a single tape drive. Note: VOP version 1.0.13 in conjunction with the appropriate drive code level supports the use of an IPv6 address.
  • Page 38 Virtual Operator Panel 1-20 Revision AF MT5003...

  • Page 39: 2: System Assurance

    System Assurance The system assurance process is the exchange of information among team members to assure that no aspects of the sale, order, installation, and implementation for the Sun StorageTek T9x40 tape drive are overlooked. The system assurance team members (customers and Sun) ensure that all aspects of the process are planned carefully and performed efficiently to promote an error-free installation and contribute to overall customer satisfaction.

  • Page 40: Customer Team Member Contact Sheet

    Customer Team Member Contact Sheet ■ Customer Team Member Contact Sheet Complete the following with information about the customer team members: Name: Title: Telephone Number: FAX Number: Cell Phone / Pager: E-mail Address: Name: Title: Telephone Number: FAX Number: Cell Phone / Pager: E-mail Address: Name: Title:...

  • Page 41: Client Processor Teams

    Client Processor Teams ■ Client Processor Teams List names and telephone numbers of the following client processor team personnel: CPU Hardware Vendor Contacts Name:________________________Vendor:___________________________ Office:_____________ Fax:______________e-mail:______________________ Name:________________________Vendor:___________________________ Office:_____________ Fax:______________e-mail:______________________ Name:________________________Vendor:___________________________ Office:_____________Fax:______________e-mail:______________________ CPU Software Vendor Contacts Name:________________________Vendor:___________________________ Office:_____________ Fax:______________e-mail:______________________ Name:________________________Vendor:___________________________ Office:_____________ Fax:______________e-mail:______________________ Name:________________________Vendor:___________________________ Office:_____________Fax:______________e-mail:______________________ MT5003...

  • Page 42: Sun Storagetek Team Member Contact Sheet

    Sun StorageTek Team Member Contact ■ Sun StorageTek Team Member Contact Sheet Complete the following with information about the team members: Name: Title: Telephone Number: FAX Number: Cell Phone / Pager: E-mail Address: Name: Title: Telephone Number: FAX Number: Cell Phone / Pager: E-mail Address: Name: Title:...

  • Page 43: 3: Library Firmware/Host Software

    Library Firmware/Host Software When you are adding new/used T9x40 tape drive models to existing libraries, you must verify that library firmware level and host software release levels support the new drive models. ■ Library Firmware For library configurations, determine the customer’s existing library firmware level, and compare it with the currently available library firmware: Update library firmware as required to support incoming drive models.

  • Page 44: Software Configuration Worksheets

    Host Software Configuration Table 3-1 to record the customer’s current NCS software configuration against obtained requirements. • Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS) Table 3-2 on page 3-3 to record the customer’s current ACSLS software configuration against obtained requirements. • Removable Media Library Software (RMLS) Table 3-3 on page 3-3 to record the customer’s current RMLS/CSC software...

  • Page 45: Table 3-2. Acsls Software Configuration Worksheet

    Host Software Configuration Record the customer's ACSLS software configuration in Table 3-2. Table 3-2. ACSLS Software Configuration Worksheet Processor 1 Processor 2 Item Existing Required Existing Required Operating system vendor Driver software Backup/restore software Archival/migration software Performance monitoring software Data compression software Additional information Record the customer's RMLS software configuration in Table...
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  • Page 47: 4: Preinstallation Checklists

    Power cables ordered Yes/No Interface cables ordered Yes/No Interface adapters ordered Yes/No Tapes and labels ordered Yes/No 1. See the Sun Microsystems Data Center Site Planning Guide (p/n 805-5863-13) and “Airborne Contamination” on page A-4for additional information. MT5003 Revision AF...
  • Page 48 Yes/No Pre-staging area set Yes/No Installation team identified Yes/No Site access arranged Yes/No Installation hours defined Yes/No 1. See the Sun Microsystems Data Center Site Planning Guide (p/n 805-5863-13) and “Airborne Contamination” on page A-4for additional information. Revision AF MT5003...

  • Page 49: Delivery And Handling Information

    Predelivery Checklist ■ Delivery and Handling Information Table 4-2 provides a place to record delivery information. Table 4-2. Delivery and Handling Information Considerations/Conditions ❑ ❑ Is a receiving dock available? If yes, what is the maximum truck length allowed? 12 m / 40 ft____ 14 m / 45 ft____ 15 m / 48 ft____ other______ If yes, what is the maximum truck height? ________ If yes, what is the dock height in inches? ________ ❑...

  • Page 50: Access And Administrative Issues

    Predelivery Checklist ■ Access and Administrative Issues The worksheet in Table 4-3 identifies access restrictions to the computer room and addresses other administrative issues. Table 4-3. Access and Administrative Issues Considerations/Conditions ❑ ❑ Are there physical or statutory limitations of access to the area in which this customer delivery site is located? If yes, list the limited hours here: _____________________________________________________...

  • Page 51: 5: Information For Ordering

    Information for Ordering Use this chapter to help order tape drives, cables, and media for the T9x40 tape drive. If you have answers to the following questions, the task of locating the pertinent part number becomes much easier: ❑ T9840D What tape drive model is required? ❑...

  • Page 52: Tape Drive Order Numbers For Libraries

    such a designation. You must order a Conversion Bill to obtain the appropriate number and type of transceiver. Use these tables to determine the part numbers • “Tape Drive Order Numbers for Libraries” on page 5-3 • “Desktop and Rack Mount Tape Drive” on page 5-12 •...

  • Page 53: T9840 Library Attached Tape Drives

    Tape Drive Order Numbers for Libraries ■ Tape Drive Order Numbers for Libraries Use this section to determine the order numbers for the purchase of an initial quantity of drives with a new library, to increase the number of drives in your library, or to replace existing drives with newer generation drives: •...

  • Page 54: Table 5-2. T9840D Library Configuration (New) Marketing Pns

    Tape Drive Order Numbers for Libraries Table 5-2. T9840D Library Configuration (New) Marketing PNs Description Sun Marketing PN 9310 Library 9840D-FI-9310Z T9840D, FICON, 9310 , 9741 -9741E Single port long wave X984/T10K-2GB-LWZ Single port short wave X984/T10K-2GB-SWZ Dual port long wave (2x) X984/T10K-2GB-LWZ Dual port mixed wave X984/T10K-2GB-LWZ...
  • Page 55 Tape Drive Order Numbers for Libraries Table 5-2. T9840D Library Configuration (New) Marketing PNs (Continued) Description Sun Marketing PN Sl3000 Library (continued) 9840D-FC-S30-2PLZ 2PLW (dual-port long-wave ), SL3000 9840D-FC-S30-2PSZ 2PSW (dual-port short-wave ), SL3000 9840D-FC-S30-2PMZ 2PMW (one long-wave and one short-wave ), SL3000 SL8500 Library T9840D, FICON...

  • Page 56: Table 5-3. T9840C (Used) Rohs Compliant Marketing Pns

    Tape Drive Order Numbers for Libraries Table 5-3. T9840C (Used) ROHS Compliant Marketing PNs Description Sun Marketing PN Library Attached: Y9840C-ES-9310Z ESCON, 9310/9740/L550, 9741 -9741E drive cabinets ESCON, L180/L700/L1400 Y9840C-ES-L700Z ESCON, SL8500 Y9840C-ES-SL85Z Y9840C-FC-9310Z Fibre Channel, 2Gb, 9310/9740/L550, 9741 -9741E drive cabinets Fibre Channel, 2Gb, L180/L700/L1400 Y9840C-FC-L700Z Fibre Channel, 2Gb, SL8500...

  • Page 57: Table 5-4. T9840C (Used) Non-Rohs Marketing Pns

    Tape Drive Order Numbers for Libraries Table 5-4. T9840C (Used) Non-ROHS Marketing PNs Description Sun Marketing PN Library Attached: Y9840C-ES-9310 ESCON, 9310/9740/L550, 9741 -9741E drive cabinets ESCON, L180/L700/L1400 Y9840C-ES-L700 ESCON, SL8500 Y9840C-ES-SL85 Y9840C-FC-9310 Fibre Channel, 2Gb, 9310/9740/L550, 9741 -9741E drive cabinets Fibre Channel, 2Gb, L180/L700/L1400 Y9840C-FC-L700 Fibre Channel, 2Gb, SL8500...

  • Page 58: Table 5-5. T9840B (Used) Non-Rohs Marketing Pns

    Tape Drive Order Numbers for Libraries Table 5-5. T9840B (Used) Non-ROHS Marketing PNs Description Sun Marketing PN Library Attached: Y9840B-ES-9741X ESCON, 9310/9740/L550, 9741 -9741E drive cabinets ESCON, L180/L700/L1400 Y9840B-ES-L700 ESCON, SL8500 Y9840B-ES-SL8500 Fibre Channel, 2Gb, 9710 Y9840B-FC-9710 Y9840B-FC-9741X Fibre Channel, 2Gb, 9310/9740/L550, 9741 -9741E drive cabinets Fibre Channel, 2Gb, L180/L700/L1400 Y9840B-FC-L700...

  • Page 59: Table 5-6. T9840A (Used) Non-Rohs Marketing Pns

    Tape Drive Order Numbers for Libraries Table 5-6. T9840A (Used) Non-ROHS Marketing PNs Description Sun Marketing PN Library Attached: ESCON, 9310/9740 Y9840A-ES-9310 ESCON, 9310/9740/9360/L5500 (9741E attach) Y9840A-ES-LGLIB ESCON, L180/L700/L1400 Y9840A-ES-L700 ESCON, SL8500 Y9840A-ES-SL8500 Fibre Channel, 1Gb, 9710 Y9840A-FC-9710 Fibre Channel, 1Gb, 9738 Y9840A-FC-9738 Fibre Channel, 1Gb, 9310/9740 Y9840A-FC-9740...

  • Page 60: T9940 Library Attached Tape Drives

    Tape Drive Order Numbers for Libraries T9940 Library Attached Tape Drives • Table 5-7, “T9940B (Used) ROHS Compliant Marketing PNs” on page 5-10 • Table 5-8, “T9940B (Used) Non-ROHS Marketing PNs” on page 5-11 • Table 5-9, “T9940A (Used) Non-ROHS Marketing PNs” on page 5-11 Table 5-7.

  • Page 61: Table 5-8. T9940B (Used) Non-Rohs Marketing Pns

    Tape Drive Order Numbers for Libraries Table 5-8. T9940B (Used) Non-ROHS Marketing PNs Description Sun Marketing PN Library Attached: Y9940B-ES-9310 ESCON, 9310/9740 /L5500, 9741-9741E drive cabinets Y9940B-ES-L700 ESCON, L180 /L700/L1400 ESCON, SL8500 Y9940B-ES-SL85 Y9940B-FC-9310 Fibre Channel, 2Gb, 9310/9740 /L5500, 9741-9741E drive cabinets Y9940B-FC-L700 Fibre Channel, 2Gb, L180 /L700/L1400...

  • Page 62: Desktop And Rack Mount Tape Drive

    Desktop and Rack Mount Tape Drive ■ Desktop and Rack Mount Tape Drive Use this section to determine the order numbers for the purchase of T9840 or T9940 desktop and rack mount drives: • “T9840 Rack Mount and Desktop Drives” •...
  • Page 63 Desktop and Rack Mount Tape Drive Table 5-10. T9840 Non-library Drives (Sheet 2 of 3) Description Marketing Part Number Rack Mount: T9840C (Used) Non-ROHS ESCON, single drive Y9840C-ES-RK1 ESCON, dual drive Y9840C-ES-RK2 Fibre Channel, 2Gb, single drive Y9840C-FC-RK1 Fibre Channel, 2Gb, dual drive Y9840C-FC-RK2 Y9840C-FI-RK1-2PS FICON, single drive, DPSW (dual-port short-wave...
  • Page 64 Desktop and Rack Mount Tape Drive Table 5-10. T9840 Non-library Drives (Sheet 3 of 3) Description Marketing Part Number Rack Mount: T9840A (Used) Non-ROHS - Continued Fibre Channel, 1Gb, dual drive, UNISYS Y9840A-FC-RK-2DR-UN SCSI, single drive Y9840A-SC-RK-1DR SCSI, dual drive Y9840A-SC-RK-2DR Cartridge Scratch Loader, ESCON Y9840A-ES-RK-CSL...

  • Page 65: T9940 Rack Mount Drives

    Desktop and Rack Mount Tape Drive T9940 Rack Mount Drives Table 5-11. T9940 Non-library Drives Description Marketing Part Number Rack Mount: T9940B (Used) ROHS Compliant Fibre Channel, 2Gb, dual drive, shipboard ruggedized Y9940B-FC-RK-SHZ Y9940B-FI-R-2PS-SZ FICON, dual drive, DPSW (dual-port, short-wave ), ruggedized Y9940B-FI-R-2PL-SZ FICON, dual drive, DPLW (dual-port, long-wave...

  • Page 66: Rack Cabinet Order Numbers

    Desktop and Rack Mount Tape Drive Rack Cabinet Order Numbers You can use either the ROHS-compliant 42U (CBNT42U) basic 19-inch rack cabinet or the older non-ROHS 35U rack cabinet (StorageTek RACK001) to house rack-mount trays for all generations of T9x40 drives. The ROHS-compliant 42U rack cabinet ships with two built-in power strips, two North American compatible power cords, and two European compatible power cords.

  • Page 67: Cable Order Numbers

    Cable Order Numbers ■ Cable Order Numbers If you have answers to the following questions, the task of ordering cables becomes much easier: ❑ What host interface is used? FICON ❑ ESCON ❑ Fibre Channel ❑ SCSI (used equipment only) ❑...

  • Page 68: Escon Cable Order Numbers

    Cable Order Numbers ESCON Cable Order Numbers The following ESCON fiber optic cables connect T9x40 ESCON drives to the first component in the interface infrastructure. The cables are orange in color, 62.5/125 Micron and have a Duplex connector at the drive end. The other end could have a Duplex, ST, or MT-RJ connector (see Figure 5-2).
  • Page 69 Cable Order Numbers Description (Sheet 2 of 2) Sun Marketing PN Quantity Duplex to ST, 62.5/125 Micron: ❑ 3 m (10 ft) Duplex, Plenum CABLE10800081 _________ ❑ 7 m (22 ft) Duplex, Plenum CABLE10800082 _________ ❑ 13 m (42 ft) Duplex, Plenum CABLE10800083 _________ ❑...

  • Page 70: Single Mode Fc/Ficon (Lc, Long Wave) Cables

    Cable Order Numbers Single Mode FC/FICON (LC, long wave) Cables Single mode fiber optic cables are used with T9x40B/C/D FICON drives configured with a long-wave SFP module. These cables are yellow in color with blue LC connectors (Figure 5-3 on page 5-21) at the drive end.

  • Page 71: Multimode Fc/Ficon (Lc, Short Wave) Cables

    Cable Order Numbers Multimode FC/FICON (LC, short wave) Cables The following multimode fiber optic cables are applicable to T9x40B/C/D FC drives, and T9x40B/C/D FICON drives configured with short-wave SFP modules. They connect the drive to the first component in the interface infrastructure. These cables are orange in color, and have LC connectors at the drive end.
  • Page 72 Cable Order Numbers Description (Sheet 2 of 2) Sun Marketing PN Quantity ❑ Adapter Kit, LC to SC Cabling. CABLE315447901-Z _________ • LC to SC 2m (6.6 ft) Duplex CABLE10800343-Z • SC Duplex coupler CABLE10800344-Z LC to ST, 50/125 Micron: ❑...

  • Page 73: Multimode Fc Cables (Type Sc, 1-Gb)

    Cable Order Numbers Multimode FC Cables (Type SC, 1-Gb) The following multimode fiber optic cables connect T9x40A FC drives to the first component in the interface infrastructure. The cables are orange in color, and have SC connectors at both ends. Total non-repeated distance for a 850 nm, 50 micron (short-wave) multimode cable is: •...

  • Page 74: Scsi Cables And Accessories

    Cable Order Numbers SCSI Cables and Accessories The following SCSI cables are applicable to T9840A/B and T9940A SCSI drives. They connect the drive to the first component in the interface infrastructure. You must include their length in maximum distance calculations. CAUTION: DATA LOSS.

  • Page 75: Conversion Bills/Kits

    Conversion Bills/Kits ■ Conversion Bills/Kits Conversion bills (CBs) provide instructions and applicable material that allow the: • Addition of a second drive to a rack chassis • Transfer of drives from one library type to a different library type • Modification of the number or type of interface transceiver •...
  • Page 76 Conversion Bills/Kits Table 5-12. T9840 Drive Tray Conversion Kits (Continued) Drive Interface Drive Model From: Sun Marketing PN SL3000 SL8500 9840C/D-S30/S85Z T9840C/D SL8500 SL3000 9840C/D-S85/S30Z T9840C/D L180/L700/L1400 SL3000 9840CD-FCFI-SL3-Z T9840C/D Fiber Channel L5500, 9310 (continued) SL8500 9310 9840D-8500-9310Z T9840B/C/D L180/L700/ -L1400 L5500, 9740 , 9310...

  • Page 77: Table 5-13. T9840C/D Rackmount Conversion Bills

    Conversion Bills/Kits Table 5-13. T9840C/D Rackmount Conversion Bills Interface Description Marketing P/N T9840D ESCON T9840D, ES, RACKMT, 1X to 2X X9840D-ES1-2RACKZ Fibre Channel T9840D, LW, RACKMT, 1X to 2X X9840D-LW1-2RACKZ or FICON T9840D, SW, RACKMT, 1X to 2X X9840D-SW1-2RACKZ T9840C Fibre Channel T9840C, FC, DPSW, RACKMT, 1X to 2X X9840C-FC-RK-1-2Z...

  • Page 78: Table 5-15. T9940 Conversion Bills

    Conversion Bills/Kits Table 5-15. T9940 Conversion Bills Interface Description From: Sun Marketing PN T9940A/B ROHS: T9940B, ESCON, L180/L700/L1400, SL8500 9940B-ES-SL85Z L700/9741/E - L5500, 9740, 9310 SL8500 ESCON T9940B, 9310 - L700/ L180/L700/ 9940B-9310-L700Z L1400 L1400 T9940B, SL8500 - 9310 SL8500 9741/E X9940B-SL85-9310Z T9940B, FC, L5500 -...

  • Page 79: Ordering Cartridges And Labels

    Ordering Cartridges and Labels ■ Ordering Cartridges and Labels Sun makes ordering cartridges easy. • Call 1.877.STK.TAPE to order media from your local Sun reseller or to obtain media pre-sales support. • Local support e-mail addresses: us.mediaorders@sun.com EMEA.mediaorders@sun.com LA.mediaorders@sun.com • Label kits: Label kits are available in either 60 or 200 piece quantities.

  • Page 80: Tape Media Policies

    Ordering Cartridges and Labels Tape Media Policies There are three tape media policies: • Usage policy: The tape storage media (tape cartridge) used in a tape drive and/or automated tape system can have a significant impact on the overall performance of the tape drive and/or automated tape system.

  • Page 81: A: Specifications

    Specifications This appendix provides specifications for “T9840” “T9940” on page A-11. ■ T9840 The following information is provided for T9840 tape drives: • Power specifications • Performance specifications • Environmental requirements • Physical specifications • Library attachments Power Specifications Table A-1 lists the power specifications for the T9840 Tape Drive.

  • Page 82: Performance Specification

    T9840 Performance Specification This section describes tape drive and data cartridge performance specifications. Tape Drive Table A-2 lists the performance specifications of the T9840 tape drive. Table A-2. T9840 Tape Drive Performance Specifications Values Characteristics T9840A T9840B T9840C T9840D Capacity and Performance 75 GB Capacity, native 20 GB...

  • Page 83: Data Cartridge

    T9840 Data Cartridge Table A-3 lists the physical and performance specifications of the 9840 data cartridge. Table A-3. 9840 Data Cartridge Performance Specifications Characteristic Value Cartridge physical data Drive compatibility T9840A, T9840B, T9840C and T9840D Form factor 1/2 in. cartridge, 3490/3490E Width 109 cm (4.29 in.) Length...

  • Page 84: Environmental Requirements

    T9840 Environmental Requirements This section describes environmental requirements for the drive, power supply, and cartridges for T9840 tape drives. Airborne Contamination Tape drives and media are subject to damage from airborne particulates (0.3 microns and smaller). The operating environment should strive to adhere to the requirements of a Class 100,000 clean room and the ISO 14644-1 Class 8 or 9 environment.

  • Page 85: Data Cartridges

    T9840 Data Cartridges Table A-5 lists the environmental requirements for 9840 data cartridges. Table A-5. 9840 Data Cartridge Environmental Requirements Temperature 15° to 32°C (59° to 90°F) Operating Storage (up to four weeks) 5° to 32°C (41° to 90°F) Storage (archive) 15°...

  • Page 86: Physical Specifications

    T9840 Physical Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for T9840 tape drives in three configurations– library-attached, desktop, and rack-mount. Library-attached Configuration The T9840 tape drive fits inside these StorageTek libraries or cabinets: • 9741/9741E drive cabinet that attaches to 9310, 9740, and L5500 libraries •...

  • Page 87: Rack Mount Configuration

    T9840 Rack Mount Configuration Table A-8 lists the physical specifications for the T9840 rack mount configuration. Table A-8. T9840 Tape Drive Rack Mount Physical Specifications Dimensions Width Face plate 483 mm (19.0 in.) Chassis 446 mm (17.56 in.) Height 178 mm (7.0 in.) 641 mm (25.25 in.) Depth Weight...

  • Page 88: Figure A-1. Storagetek Rack001, Overhead View

    T9840 Figure A-1 is an overhead view of the StorageTek RACK001. Figure A-1. StorageTek RACK001, Overhead View (25.0) (23.86) (3.94) (6.02) (11.88) 60.5 (2.38) (31.4) 1025 (40.4) 1524 (60.0) C53246 1. Rear door 2. Rear service clearance (door fully open) 3.

  • Page 89: Figure A-2. Cbnt42U Rack Cabinet, Overhead View

    T9840 Figure A-2 is an overhead view of the CBNT42U rack cabinet. Figure A-2. CBNT42U Rack Cabinet, Overhead View (25.0) 203.2 (8.0) 1127 1000 (44.36) 501.7 (39.36) (19.75) 120.7 (4.75) 1524 (60.0) (23.6) C54102 1. Rear service clearance (door fully open) 2.

  • Page 90: Library Attachments

    T9840 Library Attachments Table A-10 lists the libraries to which T9840 tape drives can attach. To order the correct accessories to install the T9840 tape drives in a library environment, refer to the system assurance guide for the library. Table A-10. T9840 Tape Drive Library Attachments Maximum Maximum Library...

  • Page 91: T9940

    T9940 ■ T9940 The next pages provide the following information for T9940 tape drives: • Physical specifications • Power specifications • Performance specifications • Environmental requirements • Library attachments Note: The specifications in this appendix can change. For current information, contact your Sun representative.

  • Page 92: Library-Attached Configuration

    T9940 Library-Attached Configuration The library-attached configuration of the T9940 tape drive mounts on trays that fit inside: • An 9741 (expanded) or 9741E drive cabinet that attaches to StorageTek 9310, 9360, 9740, and L5500 libraries • The StorageTek L180/L700x/L1400x library •...

  • Page 93: Performance Specifications

    T9940 Performance Specifications This section describes tape drive and data cartridge performance. Tape Drive Table A-14 lists performance specifications of the T9940 tape drive. Table A-14. T9940 Tape Drive Performance Specifications Value Characteristic T9940A T9940B Capacity and Performance Capacity, native 60 GB 200 GB Data buffer size...

  • Page 94: Data Cartridge

    T9940 Data Cartridge Table A-15 lists physical and performance specifications of the 9940 data cartridge. Table A-15. 9940 Data Cartridge Specifications Characteristic Value Cartridge physical data Drive compatibility T9940A, T9940B Form factor 1/2 in. cartridge, 3490/3490E Width 109 cm (4.29 in.) Length 125 cm (4.92 in.) Height...

  • Page 95: Environmental Requirements

    T9940 Environmental Requirements This section describes environmental requirements for the tape drive, power supply, and cartridges for T9940 tape drives. Tape Drive and Power Supply Table A-16 lists the environmental requirements for the tape drive and the power supply for T9940 tape drives. Table A-16.

  • Page 96: Cartridges

    T9940 Cartridges Table A-17 lists the environmental requirements for 9940 cartridges. Table A-17. 9940 Cartridge Environmental Requirements Temperature 15° to 32°C (60° to 90°F) Operating Storage (up to four weeks) 5° to 32°C (41° to 90°F) Storage (archival) 18° to 26°C (65° to 79°F) 4°...

  • Page 97: Library Attachments

    T9940 Library Attachments Table A-18 lists the libraries to which T9940 tape drives can attach. To order the correct accessories to install T9940 tape drives in a library environment, refer to the system assurance guide for the library. Table A-18. T9940 Tape Drive Library Attachments Maximum Maximum Product...
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  • Page 99: Glossary

    Glossary This glossary defines new or special terms and Arbitrated Loop One topology used in Fibre abbreviations used in this guide. For definitions Channel that provides multiple connections for about other 9840/T9840/T9940 drive subsystem devices that share a single loop, over which only terms, or terms about other StorageTek products, two devices can communicate at once.
  • Page 100 Glossary after use, are deposited automatically in an output usually specified as a nominal value and a tolerance bin. range. For a device, there may be more than one set of environmental requirements; for example, cleaning cartridge A cartridge containing special one set for transport, another for storage, and material used to clean the tape path in a transport.
  • Page 101 Glossary protocols (FC-FS and FC-SB-2) over a Fibre host bus adapter (HBA) A circuit installed in a Channel serial interface that configures units multi-platform host or device that interfaces attached to a FICON supported Fibre Channel between the device and the bus. communications fabric.
  • Page 102 Glossary LCU See library control unit. megabyte (MB) Megabytes or 1,000,000 bytes for disk or tape storage, but 1,048,576 (2 ) bytes library (1) A library is composed of one or more of memory capacity. automated cartridge systems (ACSs), attached transports (such as cartridge drives or controller migration See data migration.
  • Page 103 Glossary Removable Media Library Software (RMLS) StreamLine™ SL8500 Modular Library StorageTek software that runs on each iSeries host System An automated tape library comprised of: or LPAR, and provides robotic control via ACSLS • Customer interface module to StorageTek libraries. •...
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  • Page 105 Index library-attached, 1-5 rack mount, 1-6 about this guide, xiii contamination, airborne, A-4 access and administrative issues, 4-4 conventions, typographic, xv ACSLS software configuration worksheet, 3-3 conversion bills address listing, 5-25 IPv6, 1-2 T9x40 (ROHS compliant), 5-25 airborne contamination, A-4 alert messages, meaning of, xiv hardware vendor contacts, 2-3 AS/400 connectivity, 5-24...
  • Page 106 Index ESCON firmware requirements, 3-1 cables worksheet, 5-18 trays, 1-5 interface, 1-10 library-attached configuration, 1-5 physical specifications T9840, A-6 T9940, A-12 bridge, 1-12 hub, 1-11 interface, 1-10 switch, 1-11 manual-load drives, 1-6 Fibre Channel. See FC T9840A, 1-6 FICON T9940, 1-7 hardware configuration definition, 1-11 media, ordering, 5-29 interface, 1-11...
  • Page 107 Index performance specifications, A-13 power, A-1 physical specifications T9940 T9840, A-6 physical, A-11, A-12 T9940, A-11 power, A-12 power cords, description of, 1-9 StorageTek RACK001, A-7 power specifications Summary of Changes, iv T9840, A-1 T9940, A-12 team member contact sheet, 2-4 predelivery checklist, 4-1 switch, FC, 1-11 product overview, 1-1...
  • Page 108 Index T9940, A-15 performance specifications, A-2, A-13 warning, description of, xiv physical specifications warning, meaning of, xiv T9840, A-6 worksheets T9940, A-11 ACSLS software configuration, 3-3 terminator, SCSI, 5-24 NCS software configuration, 3-2 trays, 1-5 RMLS software configuration, 3-3 typographic conventions, xv worksheets, order ESCON cables, 5-18 multimode FC (Type SC, 1-Gb) cables, 5-23...
  • Page 110 ORLDWIDE : 1-650-960-1300 EADQUARTERS THE NETWORK IS THE COMPUTER Sun Microsystems, Inc. All rights reserved. Sun, Sun Microsystems, and the Sun logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the SUN™ ©2006 United States and other countries.

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