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  • Page 1 TFinity Library Site Preparation Guide SpectraLogic.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright © 2009 – 2019 Spectra Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. This item and the information contained herein are the property of Spectra Logic Corporation. Notices Except as expressly stated herein, Spectra Logic Corporation makes its products and associated documentation on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,...
  • Page 3 Software Product. 3. GENERAL The Software Product is licensed, not sold, to you by Spectra for use only under the terms of this EULA. The Software Product is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties.
  • Page 4 Support shall be considered part of the Software Product and subject to the terms and conditions of this EULA. C. Spectra retains all right, title, and interest in and to the Software Product, and any rights not granted to you herein are reserved by Spectra. You...
  • Page 5 B. Your rights under this EULA will terminate automatically without notice from Spectra if you fail to comply with any term(s) or condition(s) of this EULA. In such event, no notice shall be required by Spectra to effect such termination.
  • Page 6 "AS IS," WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND SPECTRA AND SPECTRA'S AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "SPECTRA" FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTIONS 12 AND 13) HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY,...
  • Page 7 Warnings A document listing all warnings found in Spectra Tape Libraries documentation, in English and 27 other languages, is available on the Spectra Logic website at support.spectralogic.com/documentation. Library frames are very heavy (see product specifications for details). Use extreme WARNING caution and proper equipment when moving these, and ensure that your floor has adequate structural integrity.
  • Page 8 Spectra Logic Sales Website: shop.spectralogic.com/ United States and Canada Europe Phone: 1.800.833.1132 or 1.303.449.6400 Phone: 44 (0) 870.112.2150 Fax: 1.303.939.8844 Fax: 44 (0) 870.112.2175 Email: sales@spectralogic.com Email: eurosales@spectralogic.com To Obtain Documentation Spectra Logic Website: support.spectralogic.com/documentation February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ..........NTENDED UDIENCE .

  • Page 10: About This Guide

    NTENDED UDIENCE This guide is intended for data center administrators preparing a site for a TFinity library installation. It provides reference information for facility managers, electricians, IT professionals and other specialists who will have roles in preparing the site. ELATED...
  • Page 11 About This Guide Related Information Spectra TFinity Library This guide and the following documents related to the Spectra TFinity are available as PDF files on the Spectra Logic website at: support.spectralogic.com/documentation.  The Spectra TFinity Library User Guide describes how to configure, use, maintain, and troubleshoot the Spectra TFinity library.
  • Page 12 For additional information that can assist you during the installation and configuration of your server, see the following website:  IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager welcome page KMIP See the documentation specific to your server. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 13 Read text marked by the “Important” icon for information that helps you complete Important a procedure or avoid extra steps. Note: Read text marked with “Note” for additional information or suggestions about the current topic. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...

  • Page 14: Chapter 1 - Library Overview

    HAPTER Library Overview The Spectra TFinity enterprise-class library is designed and built to meet the stringent requirements for data integrity, data security and high reliability in the enterprise environment. The following sections provide an overview of the library components. Depending on the options you ordered, some of the components shown may not be included in your library.

  • Page 15: Front

    Operator service frame location LED bar Access panel Ports (TAPs) panel Service frame Expansion Expansion frame frame Air filters and fans Bulk TAP Main frame (behind cover panel) Figure 1 Front panel components. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...

  • Page 16: Main And

    (5/12 VDC) Library Control Module (LCM) Power Control Module (PCM) Robotics Control Module (RCM) Robotics power supply Dual AC power module modules (24 VDC) Figure 2 Library main frame rear components (doors removed). February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...

  • Page 17: Service

    (behind cover) Safety door (handle extended) Transporter service access opening Service Expansion Module (SEM) (on some older libraries) Expansion Power Module (EPM) Figure 3 Service frame components (back-side of left-hand service frame shown). February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...

  • Page 18: Panel

    Figure 4 The front of the bulk TAP media frame. IBRARY APACITY The TFinity library’s modular design makes it possible to increase media capacity or the number of drives in the library to meet storage and performance needs as they evolve. The minimum configuration TFinity consists of three frames: the main frame and two service frames.
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 — Library Overview Library Capacity The following table shows the number of media storage chambers and drives in each type of frame in the TFinity library. Frame Description Number of Number of Chambers Number of Drives Type Chambers for LTO...
  • Page 20 HAPTER Site Requirements This chapter describes the site requirements for the library. Make sure that the location where the library will be installed meets these requirements before the field engineer arrives to install the library. Topic Physical Requirements this page Data Center Flooring this page Space Requirements...

  • Page 21: Drive Expansion Frame

    These weights are with no RIMs, drives, or media installed. d. 6D0T means six Drive Bay Assemblies and zero TeraPack Bay Assemblies. 3D3T means three Drive Bay Assemblies and three TeraPack Bay Assemblies. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 22 Data center floors may require reinforcement to hold the library’s weight. Check your site’s flooring for load-bearing specifications. Spectra Logic is not responsible for damage caused to the library or its Caution surroundings if the floor is not adequately reinforced. Inadequate floor reinforcement can allow the library to sag, causing misalignment of the frames and robotic motion failures.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 — Site Requirements Physical Requirements Space Requirements The base TFinity library consists of a main frame and two service frames. It can be expanded by adding multiple additional frames. The service frames must always be the left-most and right-most frames.
  • Page 24 21.9 ft (6.7 m) 25.9 ft (7.9 m) 27.9 ft (8.5 m) Ten Frames 24.3 ft (7.4 m) 28.3 ft (8.6 m) 30.3 ft (9.2 m) a. All dimensions are rounded to the nearest tenth. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 25 (5.8 cm) 4.0 in. 4.0 in. 10.0 in. 1.3 in. (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) (25.4 cm) (3.3 cm) 5.5 in. (14.0 cm) 5.5 in. (14.0 cm) Figure 7 Ceiling cable access for service frames. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...

  • Page 26: Requirements

    Optional Power Distribution Unit Optionally, a Power Distribution Unit (PDU), with or without a power meter, can be purchased for the TFinity library to distribute power from one three-phase power drop to all of the Dual AC power modules in the library.
  • Page 27 This restriction does not apply to the dual AC 2. See “Dual AC Power Module” in the Spectra TFinity Library User Guide for more information. Dual AC and Dual AC with Convenience Outlets AC Input Voltage Requirement The voltages of the two AC power sources must be the same within a few volts.
  • Page 28 1.7 square millimeters (0.0026350 square inches).  Male: Connector must be of the proper type, Power input connectors rating, and safety approval for the intended country (see Supply-End Connector Types on page 29).  Female: IEC 60320 C19 February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 29  Expansion Frame Power Modules do not require locking cords or special grounding.  Add cord lock brackets (Spectra Logic part number 5497) to all main and drive frames. See “Installing Cord Locks” in the Spectra TFinity Library User Guide for more information.
  • Page 30  Read/write: 40 LTO-8 Fibre Channel Read/write: 136  Idle: 15  Read/write: 31 LTO-7 Fibre Channel Read/write: 106  Idle: 20  Read/write: 28 Read/write: 95 LTO-6 Fibre Channel  Idle: 8 February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 31 Includes two 24 VDC and two 5/12 VDC power supplies in the main frame, and two service frames each with two 24 VDC power supplies; no drives or RIMs installed. b. Includes one 24 VDC power supply; no drives or RIMs installed. c. No cartridge loaded. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...

  • Page 32: Cabling

    Fibre Channel connectors (2) connectors (2) connectors (2) LTO-4 drive TS11xx technology LTO-5 or later drive generation drive Library Control Module (LCM) Ethernet ports Cable access cutouts Figure 10 Locations for network cable connections. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 33 BlueScale web interface and to allow the library to automatically email notifications to users and AutoSupport tickets to Spectra Logic Technical Support. During installation, the library’s connection is set up with the library’s IP address, subnet, proxy server, and other IP configuration settings.

  • Page 34: Nvironmental

    To eliminate obvious sources of particulates, do not permit anyone to smoke, eat, or drink near the storage area, and do not place the library near a copier or printer that may emit toner and paper dust. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 35 27° F (15° C) or more. When the library is moved from a cold storage environment to a warm operating environment, it must be acclimated in its packaging for at least 24 hours before opening to prevent serious condensation damage from occurring. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 36 Vibration 0.5 Grms, 0 – 3000 Hz (single axis) 1 – 200 Hz @ 1.156 Grms. (Random) Bottom face only for 60 minutes. a. Specifications are for the library in its original packaging. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 37 HAPTER Preparing for Installation The library will be installed by a certified Spectra Logic field engineer. This chapter outlines the requirements for storing and moving the library and its components. Make sure that you review these requirements carefully. The information is provided to ensure that the installation site meets the necessary requirements before the Spectra Logic field representative arrives.

  • Page 38: Eceiving And

    When the library is moved from a cold storage environment to a warm operating Caution environment, it must be acclimated in its packaging for at least 24 hours before opening to prevent serious condensation damage from occurring. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...

  • Page 39: Npacking And

    Keep all library and components crated while moving them to the data center. If Caution the data center is not able to accommodate the crates, contact Spectra Logic Professional Services in advance of the installation date. See Contacting Spectra...

  • Page 40: Clearances

    Tilting Make sure that you do not tilt the frames from vertical while moving them. If you tilt the library, Spectra Logic is not responsible for any damage caused to the Caution library or its components, or for any damage caused to your site.

  • Page 41: Oving The

    The library hardware is configured to ensure proper thermal control, air flow, and dust filtering. After the library is installed, do not move the library. Moving the library without assistance from a Spectra Certified field engineer will Important void your service contract. Contact Spectra Logic Professional Services for...
  • Page 42 Site Preparation Checklist Use this checklist to ensure that all of the requirements have been met prior to delivery of your library. Site Requirements Data Center Flooring on page 20 Flooring is hard (not carpeted) and capable of supporting the weight of the library.
  • Page 43 If the path, transportation equipment, or data center is not able to accommodate the crates, contact Spectra Logic Professional Services in advance of the installation date. See Contacting Spectra Logic on page February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...

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