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Quantum LTO-3 Installation Manual

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1U Rackmount Enclosure
The 1U Rackmount enclosure is provided with either one or two of the
following supported tape drives already installed:
• LTO-3 (Model B) Half-Height, SCSI model TC-L33CX-EY-B
• LTO-3 (Model B) Half-Height, SAS model TC-L33CN-EY-B
• LTO-4 (Model B) Half-Height, SCSI model TC-L43CX-EY-B
• LTO-4 (Model B) Half-Height, SAS model TC-L43CN-EY-B
• LTO-5 Half-Height, SAS model TC-L53CN-AR
• LTO-6 Half-Height, SAS model TC-L62AN-BR
• LTO-7 Half-Height, SAS model TC-L72AN-BR
• LTO-8 Half-Height, SAS model TC-L82AN-BR
You can upgrade a single-drive enclosure to the two-drive configuration by
installing a second tape drive using any supported model of the same type
interface.
This guide references the instructions for installing the 1U Rackmount
enclosure in an equipment rack, and provides the procedures for:
• Connecting the drive interface and power cables
• Installing a second tape drive into the 1U Rackmount enclosure
Installation Guide
LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and
LTO-8
Contents
Cables .....................................................2
Replacing a Tape Drive ...........................4
Installation Procedure ........................4
SCSI Cable Configurations ...............12
a Rack ...................................................15
Tools Required ..................................15
Installation Procedure ......................15
Class A Device Declarations..................24

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    The 1U Rackmount enclosure is provided with either one or two of the following supported tape drives already installed: • LTO-3 (Model B) Half-Height, SCSI model TC-L33CX-EY-B • LTO-3 (Model B) Half-Height, SAS model TC-L33CN-EY-B • LTO-4 (Model B) Half-Height, SCSI model TC-L43CX-EY-B •...

  • Page 2: Connecting The Drive Interface And Power Cables

    LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 Power Requirements Power requirements for the 1U Rackmount enclosure are as follows: • 100 to 240 Volts AC, 2 to 4 Amps • 47 to 63 Hz Connecting the Drive Interface and Power Cables 1 Shut down and turn off the host server system.
  • Page 3 LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 b Connect the other end of the external SAS interface cable to the SAS connector on the host server. Figure 2 SAS Interface SAS connectors Connectors 5 Connect the supplied AC power cable to the AC power connector on the back panel...

  • Page 4: Installing A Second Tape Drive Or Replacing A Tape Drive

    LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 Installing a Second Tape Drive or Replacing a Tape Drive Follow these instructions to install a second tape drive or to replace a tape drive after it has been removed. Caution: Before installing a second tape drive, you must turn off the 1U Rackmount enclosure and disconnect it from its AC power source.
  • Page 5 LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 c Remove the top access panel from the 1U rackmount enclosure. Figure 5 Top Access Panel Top panel Latch Latch screw Adding a Second Tape Drive Note: If you are replacing a tape drive, refer to Replacing a Tape Drive: on page 7.
  • Page 6 LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 Figure 6 Removing the Drive Drive blank Blank Spring-loaded button 2 Remove the screws securing the mounting brackets to the tape drive blank (see Figure Figure 7 Removing the Mounting Brackets Mounting bracket s...
  • Page 7 LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 Figure 8 Installing the Mounting Brackets Mounting bracket s 4 Install the drive (see Figure a Position the mounting bracket keyhold slots over the mounting posts. b Slide the drive toward the back of the enclosure.
  • Page 8 LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 1 Remove the tape drive (see Figure 10): a Disconnect all cables from the tape drive. b Pull the spring-loaded button on the right mounting rail up. c Slide tape drive forward and lift up out of the 1U rackmount enclosure.
  • Page 9 LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 3 Secure the mounting brackets with two screws on each side of the new tape drive (see Figure Figure 12 Installing the Mounting Brackets Mounting bracket s 4 Install the new tape drive (see Figure a Position the mounting bracket keyhold slots over the mounting posts.
  • Page 10 Power Cables SCSI cable SCSI ID selector Power cable 2 For an LTO-3 (Model B) and LTO-4 (Model B) SAS tape drive, connect the following cables to the back of the tape drive (see Figure 16). a SAS cable...
  • Page 11 LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 3 For an LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 SAS tape drive, connect the following cables to the back of the tape drive (see Figure 16). a SAS cable Note: Ensure that a 4-pin Molex power connector is plugged into the power...

  • Page 12: Scsi Cable Configurations

    LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 Figure 17 Re-installing the Top Access Panel Top panel Latch Latch screw SCSI Cable The 1U rackmount enclosure supports the operation of two tape drives on either one or Configurations two SCSI buses. Two internal 2-port SCSI cables are installed in the enclosure and ready for tape drive connections depending on your configuration.
  • Page 13 LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 Figure 18 Connecting Two SCSI ID cables, Drives on One SCSI Bus one for each tape drive SCSI bus 1 cable SCSI terminator Tape drive 1 Tape drive 2 Note: When adding a second tape drive for configurations using a single SCSI bus,...
  • Page 14 LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 Figure 19 Connecting One SCSI ID cables, Drive on One SCSI Bus one for each tape drive SCSI bus 1 cable SCSI bus 1 cable SCSI terminator SCSI terminator Tape drive 1 Tape drive 2 Note: To prevent possible data errors, when there is only one drive on a SCSI bus, the tape drive should be connected to the SCSI connector closest to the terminator.

  • Page 15: Installing The 1U Rackmount Enclosure In A Rack

    LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 Installing the 1U Rackmount Enclosure in a Rack The rack rails supplied with the 1U rackmount enclosure can be used to install the unit in racks that have round, square, or threaded holes in the vertical mounting bars. The rails are identical and may be mounted on either the left or the right side.
  • Page 16 LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 • If possible, install the heaviest components at the bottom and lighter ones toward the top of the rack. • Make sure that the rack-mounting rails are level from front to back. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that: 1.
  • Page 17 LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 Figure 21 Attaching the Inner Rack Rails Inner rack rail Spring-loaded tab Note: To remove the component rail, pull out the spring-loaded tab on the side of the rail and slide it forward.
  • Page 18 LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 Figure 22 Installing the Rack Rails in the Front of the Rack Spring-loaded Note: To remove the rails for repositioning, push the spring-loaded tab on the outside of the rack rail and slide it forward.
  • Page 19 LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 Figure 23 Installing the Rack Rails in the Back of the Rack Spring-loaded Note: To remove the rail for repositioning, push the spring-loaded tab on the outside of the rack rail and slide rearward.
  • Page 20 LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 Figure 24 Removing the Pins from the Rack Rails Note: The ends of the rack rails are marked FRONT and REAR for proper orientation. 2 Attach the front mounting plate of each outer rail to the rack using four 10-32...
  • Page 21 LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 Figure 25 Installing the Rack Rails in Front of the Rack 3 Extend the rack rails past the rear vertical mounting bars and attach the back mounting plate of each outer rail to the rack using four 10-32 screws in the...

  • Page 22: Completing The Installation

    LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 Completing the To complete the rackmount enclosure installation: Installation 1 Extend the stabilizing feet if provided on your rack. 2 Extend the left and right rack rails from the front of the rack.
  • Page 23 LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 Figure 28 Connecting the Power Cable Power cable 7 On the back panel of the serial-attached SCSI (SAS) 1U Rackmount enclosure: a Connect one end of the supplied external SAS interface cable to the external SAS...

  • Page 24: Class A Device Declarations

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