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  • Page 1 Spectra T950B Library Site Preparation Guide SpectraLogic.com...
  • Page 2 90940015 Revision H Revision History Revision Date Description June 2006 Initial release. September 2007 Added support for up to eight frames. December 2008 Specification updates.  September 2009 New template, general cleanup. May 2012 New template, corrections, and updates.  July 2012 Added bulk TAP. April 2013 Added T950B. March 2015 Updated trademarks and grounding  requirements.  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 T950B 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 product,  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 T950B 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 T950B 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 T950B 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  T950B library. Unless otherwise specified, the  requirements for both T950 and T950B libraries are the same and “T950” is  used to refer to both. Where they are different, you can find the  information for a T950 library in the Spectra T950 Library User Guide. This  guide includes precautions for safety and handling, as well as facility  requirements for the library’s environment, cabling, and placement. It 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  T950 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 This section contains information about this document and other  documents related to the library and its drives. Spectra T950 Library This guide and the following documents related to the Spectra T950B  Library are available as PDF files on the Spectra Logic website at: support.spectralogic.com/documentation.  The Spectra T950 Library User Guide describes how to configure, use,  maintain, and troubleshoot the library. It also provides specifications  for the library.  The Spectra T950 Library Quick Reference Guide provides a quick  reference for the user interface and instructions for performing day‐to‐ day library operations such as powering on and off, and preparing,  importing, and exporting media.
  • Page 8  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. The following document is available after logging into your Support portal  account at: support.spectralogic.com.  The T950 Library Release Notes and Documentation Updates provides the  most up‐to‐date information about the T950, drives, and media.  LTO Ultrium Tape Drives The following documents provide information that is applicable to all IBM  LTO tape drives.  IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User’s Guide  Note: 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.  March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...
  • Page 9 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 T950B Library...
  • Page 10 HAPTER Library Overview The Spectra T950 enterprise‐class libraries are 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  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 Front Panel Components page 11 Main and Drive Frame Expansion Rear Components page 13 Bulk TAP Expansion Frame page 14 Media Expansion Frames page 14 Library Capacity page 14...
  • Page 11 Drive and media panel panel expansion frames Bulk TAP Main frame Air filter and fans expansion frame (behind cover panel of drive expansion frames) Figure 1 T950B library with optional bulk TAP expansion frame. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...
  • Page 12 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. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...

  • Page 13: Drive Frame Expansion

    (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). March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...
  • Page 14 Figure 4 The front of the bulk TAP media frame. Figure 5 The back of the bulk TAP media frame (doors removed). EDIA XPANSION RAMES Media expansion frames are for media storage only and do not include any  active front or rear panel components. 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. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...
  • Page 15 LTO Library T950 main  3 DBAs/3 TBAs 12   6 DBAs T950B main  1 DBA/shelves 1000  3 DBAs/3 TBAs or shelves  6 DBAs T950B main with a bulk TAP  1 DBA/shelves 1100  3 DBAs/3 TBAs or shelves  6 DBAs Drive expansion (optional)  3 DBAs/3 TBAs 1010  3 DBAs/shelves 1070 ...

  • Page 16: 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 Spectra Logic field engineer arrives to install the library.  Topic Physical Requirements this page Data Center Flooring page 16 Space Requirements page 18 Power Requirements page 22 Network Cabling Requirements page 27 Environmental Requirements page 29 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...
  • Page 17 Each side cover panel adds 1 inch to the width of the frame. c. These dimensions represent the frames with the front and back cover panels installed. d. These weights are with no drives, RIMs, power supplies, or media installed. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...

  • Page 18: Space Requirements

    Physical 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 19 Chapter 2—Site Requirements Physical Requirements Space Planning and Service Access Requirements Recommended Clearance Providing 3 ft (0.9 m) of clearance on each side  of the library is highly recommended. T950B Minimum Clearance A minimum of 2 ft (0.6 m) of clearance is  required on the left and right ends of the library to provide service access  to the library. If data center equipment is on rolling racks and can be easily  moved to provide 2 ft (0.6 m) of clearance on each end of the library, then  having equipment adjacent to the ends of the library is acceptable. In  addition, a minimum of 2 ft (0.6 m) of clearance at the front and back of the  main frame, each drive expansion frame, and the bulk TAP frame is  required for airflow and for service and operator access. Providing 3 ft (0.9 m) of clearance on each side of the library is highly Important recommended.
  • Page 20 Two Frames 5.0 ft (1.5 m) 11.0 ft (3.3 m) Three Frames 7.4 ft (2.3 m) 13.4 ft (4.1 m) Four Frames 9.8 ft (3.0 m) 15.8 ft (4.8 m) 12.2 ft (3.7 m) 18.2 ft (5.5 m) Five Frames  14.6 ft (4.5 m) 20.6 ft (6.3 m) Six Frames  19.5 ft (5.9 m) 25.5 ft (7.8 m) Eight Frames a. All dimensions are rounded to the nearest tenth. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...
  • Page 21 6.0 in. (3.3 cm) (15.2 cm) (15.2 cm) (15.2 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. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...

  • Page 22: 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 T950B Library...
  • Page 23 < 4 V < 4 V 240 V 240 V 240 V 120 V 120 V 120 V 120 V 240 V Figure 10 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.  March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...
  • Page 24 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 25).  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 25).  Female: IEC 60320 C13 March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...
  • Page 25 Power Receptacles The power receptacles for the main frame and the  drive expansion frames are located in the lower right‐hand corner of the  frame as you face the back of the library (see Figure 3 on page 13). The following table shows the number of power receptacles on each frame  type.  Frame Type Number of Power Outlets Main Frame 2  Drive Expansion Frame 2  Media Expansion Frame Bulk TAP Media Frame a. The second connection is the redundant or failover connection. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...
  • Page 26 TS1150 technology  Idle: 38   Read/write: 53 Read/write: 181 TS1140 technology  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. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...

  • Page 27: 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. March 2015 Site Preparation Guide—Spectra T950B Library...
  • Page 28 M5F (OM4) cable Speed 1 Gbps 1640 ft (500 m) Not Specified  Not Specified 2 Gbps 984 ft (300 m) Not Specified Not Specified 4 Gbps 492 ft (150 m) 1247 ft (380 m)  1312 ft (400 m) 8 Gbps 164 ft (50 m)  492 ft (150 m) 623 ft (190 m) 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 T950B Library...

  • Page 29: 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 T950B Library...
  • Page 30 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 T950B Library...

  • Page 31: 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 32 Unpacking and Moving the Library page 33 Moving the Library After Installation page 35 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 32: 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 T950B Library...

  • Page 33: 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 34: Clearances

    Library on page 32 for details. 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 T950B Library...

  • Page 35: Oving The Ibrary Fter

    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 36 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 16 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 18 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 22 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, meeting the power requirements, are available to  allow for failover in the event of a power failure in one of the circuits (optional). Network Cabling Requirements on page 27 Cabling for remote access to the library’s BlueScale web interface is complete ...
  • Page 37 Preparing for Installation Receiving and Storing the Library on page 32 The receiving/storage area can handle the size and weight of each crated library  frame as well as the crate(s) 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 33 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 T950B Library...