Connecting The Power Cord; Configuring The Library - IBM TS2900 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

Connecting the Power Cord

Important: This product can ONLY be used with an approved power cord for your
To connect a power cord:
1. Plug one end of the power cord or rack PDU line cord into the power connector
Note: On rack mount installations, run the rack PDU line cord through the hook and
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest properly grounded power
3. Power ON the library by toggling the power switch on the power supply to the
4. Wait for the library to initialize.
Note: If the Operator Panel does not initialize, check all cable connections, and
Important: To disconnect all power from the library, turn the power switch to the
Note: When power cycling the library, wait 10 seconds after the power is OFF before

Configuring the Library

The library can be configured using the Web User Interface and/or the Operator
Panel. The recommended method for configuring your library is using the Web User
Interface. See "Configuring Your Library using the Operator Panel" on page 3-28 and
"Configuring Your Library using the Web User Interface" on page 3-16.
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prior to using the Web User Interface to access the library. If the Ethernet
connection is directly attached to a server or a PC, a crossover Ethernet cable may
be required.
Method 2: Plug the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet switch or router to access the
Web User Interface on a LAN (Local Area Network). The library network settings
must first be entered using the Operator Panel prior to using the Web User
Interface to access the library.
specific geographic region. Use of an unapproved power cord may result
in:
• not meeting individual country specific safety requirements
• overheating with potential personal injury and/or property damage
• a fracture resulting in the internal contacts being exposed, which
potentially could subject the user to a shock hazard
( in Figure 3-15) on the rear panel of the library.
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loop fastener strap on the right rear bracket, and tighten the strap. The rack
PDU line cord is a special power cord that plugs into a rack power strip.
outlet. On rack mount installations, plug the other end of the rack PDU line cord
into the nearest rack PDU.
ON (|) position.
ensure that the cartridge magazine is closed and in the locked position, and
that the power supply switch is in the ON position. If the Operator Panel still
does not initialize, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting," on page 6-1.
OFF position, then remove the power cord from the outlet. The power
switch removes power from portions of the library and the drive, but the
power supply still has ac power at its input.
powering ON again.