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  • Page 1 Tape Series Mid-Range Libraries T200, T380, T680 Site Preparation Guide SpectraLogic.com...
  • Page 2 If you do not agree to the above, do not use the Spectra T200, T380 or T680 library; instead, promptly contact Spectra Logic for instructions on how to return the Spectra T200, T380 or T680 library for a refund.
  • Page 3 If you do not agree to this end user license agreement (EULA), do not use the Spectra product. Any use of the Software, including but not limited to use on the Spectra product, will constitute your agreement to this EULA (or ratification of any previous consent).
  • Page 4 Risk of electrical shock. Hazardous moving parts. Use caution when removing the Warning library’s front or side panels. Spectra Logic recommends turning off the power to the library before removing the front or side panels. Warnung: Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages. Gefährliche bewegliche Teile. Seien Sie vorsichtig, wenn Sie die Library der Vorder-oder Seitenwänden.
  • Page 5 Spectra recommends that the library not be moved. If you must move the library, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support for recommendations before proceeding. Use only the media approved by Spectra Logic for use in the drives installed in your Caution library.
  • Page 6 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 September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ..........8 NTENDED UDIENCE .

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    Most of the figures in this document show the Spectra T380 library. The relative locations of the components and the procedures are the same for the other libraries unless otherwise indicated.
  • Page 9 Related Publications Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Libraries This guide and the following documents related to the Spectra T200, T380, and T680 libraries are available as PDF files on the Spectra Logic website https://support.spectralogic.com/documentation.  The Spectra T200, T380, or T680 Library User Guide describes how to configure, use, maintain, and troubleshoot the library.
  • Page 10 About This Guide Related Publications  The Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library Release Notes and Documentation Updates provides the most up-to-date information about the library, drives, and media. LTO Ultrium Tape Drives The following documents provide information that is applicable to all IBM LTO tape drives.

  • Page 11: Discontinued Components

    Read text marked by the “Warning” icon for information you must know to avoid Warning personal injury. Warnung: Lesen Sie markierten Text durch die “Warnung”-Symbol für die Informationen, die Sie kennen müssen, um Personenschäden zu vermeiden. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, or T680 Library...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Library Overview

    HAPTER Library Overview The Spectra T200, T380, and T680 libraries are highly scalable, modular libraries that provide unattended data storage, archiving, backup, and retrieval for environments ranging from mid-sized PC workgroups to multi-server networks. The unique TranScale™ modular design makes it possible to increase the storage capacity or number of drives in the library to meet an organization’s evolving storage and performance needs.

  • Page 13: Library Features

    Chapter 1 — Library Overview Library Features IBRARY EATURES The Spectra T200, T380, and T680 libraries all use the same components ® and BlueScale user interface. The libraries include the following features: BlueScale Software Features The BlueScale software provides control over every aspect of the library’s operation.
  • Page 14 With a Preventive Maintenance contract with Spectra Logic, these automated notices can be sent to Spectra Logic Technical Support so you can work with them to proactively schedule maintenance service at a convenient time.

  • Page 15: Library Components

    The T200 and T380 must be installed in a rack before use. For clarity, the illustrations in this chapter and throughout this guide show the library without the rack. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...
  • Page 16  The side panels on the T680 rack can be removed to expose the access panels. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...
  • Page 17  A permanent grounding wire is connected to the chassis.  Any bays that do not contain components have covers installed to maintain proper air circulation through the library. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 - Site Requirements

    HAPTER Site Requirements This chapter describes the site requirements for the library. Make sure that the location where the library will be used meets these requirements before the field engineer arrives to install the library. Task Described beginning on... Physical Requirements this page Cabling Requirements page 19...

  • Page 19: Cabling Requirements

    Spectra T680 the library rack. Access the back of the library and open the rack door. Contact Spectra Logic Professional Services for more information (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...

  • Page 20: Environmental Requirements

    Regular inspection and replacement of the air filter is necessary to keep the library functioning at optimal levels. Spectra Logic recommends that the filter be inspected at least once every three months and replaced as frequently as necessary. Spare filters are available from Spectra Logic...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 - Installation Preparation

    Make sure that you review these requirements carefully. This information is provided to ensure that the site of the installation meets the necessary requirements before the Spectra Logic field representative arrives. You can print out the...

  • Page 22: Receiving The Library

    15 lb (7 kg) for each drive, 5 lb (2.2 kg) for each TeraPack magazine full of media, 5 lb (2.2 kg) for each RIM, and 4 lb (1.8 kg) for each power supply. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...

  • Page 23: Unpacking And Moving The Library

     Spectra T200 or T380—Allow 4 feet (1.2 meters) on each side and the top of the boxes.  Spectra T680—Allow 10 to 15 feet (3 meters to 4.6 meters) on the ramp side of the pallet to unload the library, and 4 feet (1.2 meters) on each side and the top to remove the packaging.

  • Page 24: Preparation For The Installation

    Avoid tilting the library as it is moved to prevent internal components moving out of their normal positions. 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 25: Service Access Requirements

    A minimum of 24 inches (61 cm) of access clearance is required at the front and back of the library. For ease of access, Spectra Logic recommends a working area of at least 36 inches (91 cm) of access clearance. Because the...
  • Page 26 (91 cm) (3 m) 24 inches (61 cm) 12 inches 24 inches (30 cm) (61 cm) Figure 4 A top view of recommended service access dimensions for the T680 library. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...

  • Page 27: Placement With Existing Equipment

    Servicing the library’s interior components is most easily accomplished from the right side (when viewed from the front). For this reason, Spectra Logic recommends placing the library so that its right side is accessible. See Service Access Requirements on page 25 for the minimum recommended clearances around the library.

  • Page 28: Updating , Servicing Or Moving The Library

    PDATING ERVICING OVING THE IBRARY Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support before making any changes to your library hardware or performing any service operations. Installing Additional Drives Installing an additional drive into a partially filled DBA causes the library to reassign element addresses. To avoid errors, reconfigure your backup software after adding a new drive (refer to your software documentation for instructions).
  • Page 29 In the event that it is necessary to replace a component, make sure that you have instructions for performing the procedure and you either:  Have been instructed to do so by Spectra Logic Technical Support, —or—  Have a support contract such as Assisted Self-Maintenance (ASM).

  • Page 30: Chapter 4 - Library Specifications

    HAPTER Library Specifications This chapter provides the specifications for the library that you will need when preparing for installation. The specifications in this chapter are subject to change without notice. Topic Described beginning on... Library Specifications page 30 Data Storage Capacity page 31 Size and Weight page 32...

  • Page 31: Data Storage Capacity

    Spectra T200 Spectra T380 Spectra T680 applicable Number of Number of Drives Maximum TS11xx Technology Spectra T380 DBAs Installed Cartridge Storage Capacity 1 to 4 drives 9 to 12 drives September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...

  • Page 32: Size And Weight

    24 inches (61 cm) at the front and back of the library for service and operator access. Providing 36 inches (91 cm) of clearance on all sides of the library is highly recommended. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...

  • Page 33: Shipping And Storage Size And Weight

    Use this information to calculate the total maximum power consumption and heat load values, which can be used to build a power budget for the library. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...
  • Page 34  Read/write: 67 Read/write: 229 TS1160 technology  Idle: 35 a. Base library with one power supply installed; no drives or controllers (RIM or QIP) installed. b. No cartridge loaded. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...
  • Page 35 If the male connector does not have a twist lock, an additional grounding wire from the chassis to earth ground is required. c. Requires a 220–240 VAC AC power cord with a twist-lock male connector. See Power Cord Specifications for detailed information about power cord requirements. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...
  • Page 36 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 37).  Female: IEC 60320 C13 September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...
  • Page 37 Supply-End Connector Types The type of connector on the supply end of the cord depends on the country. The following table shows the Spectra Logic part numbers for power cords with the supply-end connector types used in each country. Part...

  • Page 38: Environmental Specifications

    When the library is moved from a cold environment to a warm environment, it Caution should not be powered on for at least 24 hours. This adjustment period prevents condensation damage. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...

  • Page 39: Shock And Vibration Specifications

    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.) September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...

  • Page 40: Interface Specifications

    The drive sled has one Ultra-3 SCSI “LVD” 68-pin Micro D female connector with a wide Ultra320 SCSI Active SCSI terminator installed. c. QIPs are no longer available for purchase and are only supported as legacy devices. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...

  • Page 41: Network Interface Cable Requirements

    The Ethernet port on the LCM provides the connection to an Ethernet network for accessing the library using a standard web browser on a remote computer.  The Spectra PC has a 10/100BaseT connection.  The Spectra LS has a 10/100/1000BaseT connection.

  • Page 42: Tape Drive And Media Specifications

    Chapter 4 — Library Specifications Tape Drive and Media Specifications Universal Serial Bus (USB) Support Spectra Logic supports using the USB ports on the library operator panel and the LCM for the following:  Keyboards  Pointer devices (for example, a computer mouse) ...

  • Page 43: Lto Tape Drive Specifications

    Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. b. This is a per-drive value. Total sustained transfer rate for the library depends on the number of drives installed in the library. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...
  • Page 44 Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. b. This is a per-drive value. Total sustained transfer rate for the library depends on the number of drives installed in the library. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...
  • Page 45 Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. b. This is a per-drive value. Total sustained transfer rate for the library depends on the number of drives installed in the library. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...
  • Page 46 This is a per-drive value. Total sustained transfer rate for the library depends on the number of drives installed in the library. c. A 1.5 Gb interface speed will not stream an LTO-6 drive at 160 MB/second. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...
  • Page 47 Assuming a 2:1 compression ratio. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. b. This is a per-drive value. c. A 1 Gb interface speed will not stream an LTO-5 drive at 140 MB/second. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...
  • Page 48 250,000 hours at 100% duty cycle –17 Uncorrected error rate 1 x 10 bits Power consumption 28 watts typical a. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. b. This is a per-drive value. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...
  • Page 49 250,000 hours at 100% duty cycle –17 Uncorrected error rate 1 x 10 bits Power consumption 29 watts typical a. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. b. This is a per-drive value. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...

  • Page 50: Ts11Xx Technology Tape Drive Specifications

    Power consumption Read/write: 67 watts maximum Idle: 35 watts a. Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. b. This is a per-drive value. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...
  • Page 51 Power consumption Read/write: 46 watts maximum Idle: 22.3 watts a. Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. Compression throughput depends on the type of data. b. This is a per-drive value. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...

  • Page 52: Encryption Highlights

    Notes: later generation drives is not compatible with the encryption performed by an encryption-enabled F-QIP.  Spectra TKLM key management is not compatible with BlueScale Encryption key management, because they cannot share encryption keys. Data encrypted using Spectra TKLM key management cannot be decrypted using BlueScale Encryption key management, and vice versa.
  • Page 53 Assuming a 2:1 compression ratio. The compressed capacity depends on the type of data. b. Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. The compressed capacity depends on the type of data. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...
  • Page 54 (TS1155/60 technology format): 15 TB (37.5 TB) JE / JV (WORM) (TS1160 technology format): 20 TB (50 TB) a. Assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio. The compressed capacity depends on the type of data. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...
  • Page 55 Reusing the material may redistribute contaminants previously removed from the tape path. If all of the cleaning material has been used, discard the cartridge and use a new cleaning cartridge. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...

  • Page 56: Barcode Label Specifications

    Tape Drive and Media Specifications Barcode Label Specifications Symbology The barcode labeling scheme used on Spectra Logic certified media uses the barcode symbology of USS-39. You can obtain a complete description and definition of this symbology from the Automatic Identification Manufacturers (AIM) specification, the Uniform Symbol Specification (USS-39), and the ANSI MH10.8M-1993 ANSI Barcode specification.
  • Page 57 1 to 16 characters, including an optional checksum character. Quiet zones precede and follow the start and stop characters. The barcode data string on standard Spectra Logic barcode labels consists of a start character, eight alphanumeric characters, a checksum character, and the stop character.
  • Page 58 The edge roughness maximum is 0.038 mm.  Variation between all bars, white and black, must be less than ±0.0381 mm. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...
  • Page 59 13.72 mm below the top edge of the cartridge to ensure that the barcode reader can read the label. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...
  • Page 60 0.75 mm.  The label and adhesive must have an environmental performance to match or exceed the environmental specifications of the cartridge to which it is applied. September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...

  • Page 61: Chapter 5 - Site Preparation Checklist

    HAPTER Site Preparation Checklist Use the following checklist as you prepare for the arrival and installation of your library. Prepare for Library Delivery Refer to Receiving the Library on page 22 for detailed information.  The receiving/storage area can handle the size and weight of the crated library chassis as well as the crate containing the library components.
  • Page 62  Ethernet and Fibre Channel cabling is completed for the library and its drives. Notes __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ September 2022 Site Preperation Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Library...

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