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  • Page 1 TFinity Library Site Preparation Guide SpectraLogic.com...
  • Page 2 Trademarks BlueScale, CC, Spectra, SpectraGuard, Spectra Logic, TeraPack, and TranScale are  registered trademarks of Spectra Logic Corporation. ArchiveGrade, BlackPearl,  IntraCloud, nTier Verde, and Verde are trademarks of Spectra Logic Corporation. All  rights reserved worldwide. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the  property of their respective owners. Part Number 90940047 Revision D Revision History Revision Date Description November 2009 Initial release. June 2010 Updated regulatory information added LTO‐5 January 2013 Updated for corrections and added bulk TAP. March 2015 Updated trademarks.  To make sure you have the most current version of this guide  Notes: check the Spectra Logic Technical Support portal at:  support.spectralogic.com/documentation/user‐guides/.   To make sure you have the release notes for the most current  version of the BlueScale software, check the Spectra Logic  Technical Support portal at: support.spectralogic.com/ documentation/release‐notes/.  March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 3  No Liability for Certain Damages. Except as prohibited by law, Software suppliers  shall have no liability for any indirect, special, consequential or incidental damages  arising from or in connection with the use or performance of the Software. This  limitation shall apply even if any remedy fails of its essential purpose. In no event shall  Software suppliers, individually, be liable for any amount in excess of U.S. two hundred  fifty dollars (U.S. $250.00).  Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly. You may not  reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except and only to the extent  that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this  limitation.  Software Transfer Allowed with Restrictions. You may permanently transfer rights  under this EULA only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Spectra nTier700,  and only if the recipient agrees to this EULA. If the Software is an upgrade, any transfer  must also include all prior versions of the Software.  Export Restrictions. Export of the Software from the United States is regulated by the  Export Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 CFR 730‐744) of the U.S. Commerce  Department, Bureau of Export Administration. You agree to comply with the EAR in  the export or re‐export of the Software: (i) to any country to which the U.S. has  embargoed or restricted the export of goods or services, which as May 1999 include, but  are not necessarily limited to Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, and  the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (including Serbia, but not Montenegro), or to any  national or any such country, wherever located, who intends to transit or transport the  Software back to such country; (ii) to any person or entity who you know or have  reason to know will utilize the Software or portion thereof in the design, development  or production of nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons; or (iii) to any person or  entity who has been prohibited from participating in U.S. export transactions by any  federal agency of the U.S. government. You warrant and represent that neither the BXA  nor any other U.S. federal agency has suspended, revoked or denied your export  privileges.  March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 4 The ties around the shipping crates are secured very tightly; the tension may cause WARNING them to whip outward when cut. Use care when cutting the ties so that you will not be hit. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 5 Mexico, Central and South America, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand Phone:  1.303.449.0160 Spectra Logic Sales Website: www.spectralogic.com/shop 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/ March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ..........7 NTENDED UDIENCE .

  • Page 7: Audience

    About This Guide This guide describes site preparation requirements and guidelines for the  ® installation of a Spectra  TFinity library. It includes precautions for safety  and handling, as well as facility requirements for the library’s  environment, cabling, and placement. This guide also provides a checklist  that you can use to help ensure that your site is prepared before your  library arrives.  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 NFORMATION The following sections contain information about additional TFinity‐ related documentation that is available.
  • Page 8  The Spectra BlueScale Vision Camera User Guide provides detailed  information about installing and using the white BlueScale Vision  Camera and software.  The Vivotek FD8361 Fixed Dome Network Camera User’s Manual provides  detailed information about installing and using the black BlueScale  Vision Camera and software.  The Spectra Encryption User Guide provides detailed information about  using BlueScale Encryption Standard and Professional Edition and the  Spectra TKLM Encryption key management system. It also provides  useful information about encryption best practices and recycling  encrypted media.  The Spectra Tape Libraries SCSI Developer’s Guide provides detailed  information about the SCSI and Fibre Channel commands used in the  library.  The Spectra Tape Libraries XML Command Reference provides detailed  information about using the XML interface with the TFinity library.  The Spectra Tape Libraries Warnings document provides all of the  warnings found in Spectra tape libraries documentation, in English and  27 other languages. The following document is available after logging into your Support portal  account at: support.spectralogic.com.  The Spectra TFinity Library Release Notes and Documentation Updates  provides the most up‐to‐date information about the TFinity, drives, and  media.  March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 9 This guide also provides information about using the IBM Tape  Diagnostic Tool (ITDT) to troubleshoot drive problems.  IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium Tape Drive: SCSI Reference (LTO‐1 through  LTO‐4)  IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium Tape Drive: SCSI Reference (LTO‐5 and  LTO‐6) For drive‐specific information, search for the product name (for example,  LTO 5) on the documentation page on the IBM website. You can also search  the IBM Support Portal at: http://www‐947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/Documentation.  TS11x0 Technology Drives The following documents provide information that is applicable to TS11x0  technology drives.  IBM System Storage Tape Drive 3592 SCSI Reference  IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and Userʹs Guide Note: This guide also provides information about using the IBM Tape  Diagnostic Tool (ITDT) to troubleshoot drive problems. Spectra TKLM Server For additional information that can assist you during the installation and  configuration of your server, see the following websites:  IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager Information Center  Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager Installation and Configuration Guide March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...

  • Page 10: Information

    Read text marked by the “Warning” icon for information you must know to avoid WARNING personal injury. This document uses an arrow (>) to describe a series of menu selections.  For example: Select Configuration > Partitions > New. — means — Select Configuration, then select Partitions, and then select New. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 11 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. For detailed descriptions of the library components and media,  read the Library Overview chapter in the Spectra TFinity Library User Guide.  Note: 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 Front Panel Components page 12 Main and Drive Expansion Frame Rear Components page 13 Service Frame Rear Panel Components page 14 Library Capacity page 15...

  • Page 12: Panel Components

    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. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...

  • Page 13: Expansion Frames

    (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). March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 14 Media storage chambers (behind cover) Safety door (handle extended) Transporter service access opening Service Expansion Module (SEM) (optional) Expansion Power Module (EPM) Figure 3 Service frame components (back-side of left-hand service frame shown). March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 15 14) and a bulk  TAP carousel used to import or export up to 14 magazines in a single  operation. TAP carousel filled with magazines Door release button Door (open) Figure 4 The front of the bulk TAP media frame. IBRARY APACITY The TFinity’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. A mix of media and drive expansion  frames can be added for a maximum total of 40 frames. The frames are  positioned to provide the most efficient configuration based on the site  requirements. The service frames or bulk TAP service frames are always  located at the outside ends of the library. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 16 The TAP cannot be used for magazine storage. e. The bulk TAP service frame also includes a bulk TAP carousel with 14 chambers. The TAP carousel cannot be used for magazine storage. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...

  • Page 17: Data Center Flooring

    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 20 Power Requirements page 23 Network Cabling Requirements page 28 Environmental Requirements page 30 HYSICAL EQUIREMENTS The following physical requirements apply to the location where the  library will be installed. Meeting these requirements sets the necessary  parameters for successfully operating the library, as well as ensuring  adequate clearances for, maintenance access to, and expansion of the  library. Data Center Flooring The flooring where you plan to install the library is an important part of  the installation and operation planning. Make sure that it has adequate  structural integrity to handle the weight and leveling requirements of the  library. 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 18 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. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 19 Assemblies and three TeraPack Bay Assemblies. 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 20: Space Requirements

    Providing 3 feet (0.9 m) of clearance on all sides of the library is highly recommended. The service frames, regular or bulk TAP, must be at the two ends of the library; the Important other frames can be placed in any order. Discuss the actual layout with your Spectra Logic Professional Services representative. For example, Figure 5 shows the total space required for an eight frame ...
  • Page 21 Five Frames 149 in. (378.5 cm) 221 in. (561.3 cm) Six Frames 178 in. (452.1 cm) 250 in. (635.0 cm) Seven Frames 207 in. (529.8 cm) 279 in. (708.7 cm) Eight Frames 236 in. (599.4 cm) 308 in. (782.3 cm) Nine Frames 265 in. (673.1 cm) 337 in. (856.0 cm) Ten Frames 294 in. (746.8 cm) 366 in. (929.6 cm) a. All dimensions are rounded to the nearest tenth. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 22 (5.8 cm) 4.0 in. 4.0 in. 10.0 in. 1.3 in. (10.3 cm) (10.3 cm) (25.1 cm) (3.3 cm) 5.5 in. (14.0 cm) 5.5 in. (14.0 cm) Figure 7 Ceiling cable access for service frames. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...

  • Page 23: Power Requirements

    If the power sources for the dual AC inputs for a frame are not on the same phase, Caution damage to the library could result. Also, the voltages of the two AC power sources must be the same within a  few volts. To ensure that this requirement is being met, measure the  voltages between the pins of the two input cables (IEC 60320‐C19).  Line voltage exists at these connectors. WARNING Only qualified personnel should attempt to conduct this test. Use extreme caution when taking measurements. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 24 Figure 9 Dual AC input voltage requirements. Each library frame is rated at 200–240 VAC at 13 amps (2600 watts  maximum). This power rating is based on a main frame with 24 LTO drives  and 6 RIMs, which is the configuration for maximum power consumption  by a single frame. The frames are not rated at 120 VAC due to the high  current required to supply the product.  Due to electromagnetic interference (EMI) filtering in each dual AC power  supply, the leakage current for main frames and drive frames is such that  they require a secure connection from the chassis of the unit to an earth  ground.  Use one or more of the following methods for securing a ground  connection when installing a main frame or drive frame:  Cord lock brackets and cords with locking connectors are not  Notes: compatible and cannot be used simultaneously.   Expansion Frame Power Modules do not require locking  cords or special grounding.  Add cord lock brackets (Spectra Logic part number 5497) to all drive  frames. See “Installing Cord Locks” in the Spectra TFinity Library User  Guide for more information.  Use a cord with locking connectors at both ends, such as L6 20P to  locking C19 (Spectra Logic part number 9594).   Use a dedicated external ground wire (Spectra Logic part number  91017013) from the chassis screw lug to the building’s earth ground.  March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 25 Specification Power cordage SJT type, three‐conductor, 14 AWG minimum   Male: Connector must be of the proper type,  Power input connectors rating, and safety approval (see Supply‐End  Connector Types on page 26).  Female: IEC 60320 C13 International 200–240 VAC Power Cord The criteria for an international  200‐volt to 240‐volt AC power cord are as follows: Parameter Specification Power cordage  Flexible, HAR (harmonized) type H05VV‐F, three  conductor, cord with minimum conductor size of  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 26).  Female: IEC 60320 C13 March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 26 6807 Japan NEMA L6‐20P 13.9 ft (4.25 m) 8665 United Kingdom,  IEC 60309 15 ft (4.6 m) Continental  Europe Power Outlet Location The twist lock supply‐end connector is considered  the power disconnect for the unit. The outlet must therefore be installed in  an accessible location near the library.  Power Receptacles The power receptacles for the main frame, the drive  expansion frames, and the service frames are located in the lower  right‐hand corner of the frame as you face the back of the library.  The following table shows the number of power outlets for each frame  type. Frame Type Number of Power Outlets Main Frame Drive Expansion Frame Media Expansion Frame Service or Bulk TAP Service Frame March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 27 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. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...

  • Page 28: Cabling Requirements

    Fibre Channel connectors (2) connectors (2) connectors (2) LTO-4 Drive TS11x0 Technology LTO-5 or LTO-6 Drive Drive Library Control Module (LCM) Ethernet ports Cable access cutouts Figure 10 Locations for network cable connections. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 29 M5F (OM4) cable Speed 1640 ft (500 m) Not Specified  Not Specified 1 Gbps 984 ft (300 m) Not Specified Not Specified 2 Gbps 492 ft (150 m) 1247 ft (380 m)  1312 ft (400 m) 4 Gbps 164 ft (50 m)  492 ft (150 m) 623 ft (190 m) 8 Gbps BlueScale Vision Camera Access One BlueScale Vision camera is included  with the main frame. Additional cameras can be installed in the expansion  frames. To comply with EMC requirements, provide a shielded Category 5  (10/100BaseT connection) data‐grade cable or a similar Category 5 cable  from an active Ethernet network to each camera. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...

  • Page 30: Nvironmental Equirements

    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. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 31 Shock 2 g pk ½ sine wave for 10 msec 2 g pk ½ sine wave for 10 msec  (3 axes, 2 shocks per axis, minimum) (3 axes, 2 shocks per axis, minimum) Vibration  5 Hz – 500 Hz – 5 Hz 5 Hz – 500 Hz – 5 Hz (Swept Sine) 5 – 22 Hz, 0.01‐inch DA displacement 5 – 31 Hz, 0.02‐inch DA displacement 22 – 500 Hz, 0.25G pk @ ½ octave  31 – 500 Hz, 1G pk @ ½ octave  (minimum three axes) (minimum three axes) 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. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...

  • Page 32: Eceiving And Storing The Library

    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.  Topic Receiving and Storing the Library page 33 Unpacking and Moving the Library page 34 Moving the Library After Installation page 36 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 33: Acclimating The Library

    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. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...

  • Page 34: Structural Integrity Of Flooring

    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 35: 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. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...
  • Page 36 NSTALLATION 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 assistance if you need to relocate your library (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support before making any changes to ...
  • Page 37 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 17 Flooring is hard (not carpeted) and capable of supporting the weight of the  library. Weight distribution plates have been installed (optional). Flooring is level. Space Requirements on page 20 Space is available for the library’s height, width, and depth. Space is available for service and operator access. Space is available for future growth (optional). Cables can be routed to the library’s cable access areas. Power Requirements on page 23 Electrical and peripheral equipment cabling is complete and organized. Proper number and type of outlets are available at the required locations. Electrical circuits meet power consumption requirements. Two separate branch circuits are available to allow for failover in the event of a  power failure in one of the circuits (optional). Network Cabling Requirements on page 28 Cabling for remote access to the library’s BlueScale web interface is complete ...
  • Page 38 Preparing for Installation Receiving and Storing the Library on page 33 The receiving/storage area can handle the size and weight of each crated library  frame as well as the crate of library components. The delivery and installation schedule allows 24 hours for the library to  acclimate before installation. Unpacking and Moving the Library on page 34 Floors to be traversed can handle the weight of the crated frames. Transportation equipment—forklift, pallet jack, and/or stair crawler—is available  and can handle the weight of the crated frames. Doorways, stairwells, hallways, and elevators allow the size of the crated library  without tilting.  Elevators can handle the weight of the crated library. Space is available in the data center where the library is to be installed for the  crates and crate ramp, with extra space for maneuvering. 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 March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library...

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