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  • Page 1 Spectra T950 Library Site Preparation Guide SpectraLogic.com...
  • Page 2 THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, BOTH OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. In no event shall Spectra Logic be liable for any loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business, or for indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages of any kind, even if Spectra Logic has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error.
  • 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 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 T950 Library...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 10: About This Guide

    Spectra T950 library. Unless otherwise specified, the requirements for both T950 and T950B libraries are the same and “T950” is used to refer to both. This guide includes precautions for safety and handling, as well as facility requirements for the library’s environment, cabling, and placement.
  • Page 11  The Spectra Tape Libraries XML Command Reference provides detailed information about using the XML interface with the T950 library.  The Spectra Tape Libraries Warnings document provides all of the warnings found in Spectra tape libraries documentation, in English and 27 other languages.
  • Page 12 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 T950B Library...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 - Library Overview

    Spectra T950 Library User Guide for your library. The library will be installed by a certified Spectra Logic field engineer. The information in the following sections is provided for your reference only. This document is not an installation guide. Topic...

  • Page 14: Front

    Figure 2 on page 15 shows a T950 library. The figures also show the relative locations of the main frame and the expansion frames. T950B main frames have a centered center TAP and operator panel; T950 main frames have an ® offset center TeraPack Access Port (TAP) and operator panel.
  • Page 15 Bulk Operator Center Drive and media panel panel expansion frames Bulk TAP Main frame Air filter and fans expansion frame (behind cover panel) Figure 2 T950 library with optional bulk TAP expansion frame. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B 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 3 Library rear components (main frame, doors removed). February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...

  • Page 17: Media

    IBRARY APACITY The T950’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. Expansion frames can be added to the basic single-frame library for a maximum of eight frames.
  • Page 18 Chapter 1—Library Overview Library Capacity The following table shows the number of media storage chambers, slots, and drives in each type of frame in the T950. Frame Type Number of Number of slots Maximum Chambers Number of Drives LTO Library T950 main ...

  • Page 19: Physical

    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 Spectra Logic field engineer arrives to install the library. Topic Physical Requirements this page...

  • Page 20: Expansion

    The height of each frame can be adjusted to allow frame-to-frame leveling on uneven floors. b. These dimensions represent the frames with the front and back cover panels installed. c. These weights are with no drives, RIMs, power supplies, or media installed. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...

  • Page 21: Space Requirements

    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 22 2.0 ft (0.6 m). Doors Frame depth 3.6 ft (1.1 m) Library width 2.6 ft (0.8 m) Figure 6 A single-frame T950, including minimum service access clearance. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...
  • Page 23 19.5 ft (5.9 m) Figure 7 Dimensions of the eight-frame T950, including minimum service access clearance. The following table shows the width of a T950 library, and the width with the minimum and recommended access clearance on each end of the library.
  • Page 24 1.3 in. (15.2 cm) (15.2 cm) (15.2 cm) (3.3 cm) 4.25 in. (10.8 cm) 1.25 in. (3.2 cm) 1.25 in. (3.2 cm) Figure 9 Floor cable access for main and drive expansion frames. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...

  • Page 25: Power Requirements

    This restriction does not apply to the dual AC 2. See “Dual AC Power Module” in the Spectra T950 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 26 Make sure that the socket-outlet for the AC connection is in an accessible location near the library.  The power cord must meet the specifications for the country where the library will be installed. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...
  • Page 27 14.8 ft (4.5 m) Korea 7029 North America, NEMA L6-30P 14.8 ft (4.5 m) Korea 6807 Japan NEMA L6-20P 13.9 ft (4.24 m) 8665 United Kingdom, IEC 60309 15 ft (4.6 m) Continental Europe February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...
  • Page 28  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 T950 Library User Guide for more information.
  • Page 29  Idle: 38  Read/write: 53 TS1140 technology Read/write: 181  Idle: 30 a. Assumes one 5/12 volt power supply and one 24 volt power supply; no drives or RIMs installed. b. No cartridge loaded. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...

  • Page 30: Cabling Requirements

    Fibre Channel connectors (2) connectors (2) connectors (2) LTO-5 or LTO-6 Drive LTO-4 Drive TS11x0 Technology Drive Library Control Module (LCM) Ethernet ports Cable access cutouts Figure 11 Locations for network cable connections. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...
  • Page 31 BlueScale web interface and to allow for 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 32: Nvironmental Equirements

    The maximum ambient temperature must not exceed 86º F (30º C) when G2 F-QIPs are installed in the library. b. The temperature and humidity must be allowed to stabilize in the specified ambient environment for 24 hours. February 2019 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...
  • Page 33 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 T950B Library...
  • Page 34 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 35: 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 T950B Library...

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39 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 19 Flooring is hard (not carpeted) and capable of supporting the weight of the library.
  • Page 40 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 T950B Library...

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