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Quantum ACL 4/52 Installation Manual

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ACL 4/52 Automated Tape Library
for DLT Cartridges
Facilities Planning and

Installation Guide

6211221-06
Ver. 6, Rel. 0

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    ACL 4/52 Automated Tape Library for DLT Cartridges Facilities Planning and Installation Guide 6211221-06 Ver. 6, Rel. 0...
  • Page 2 ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide, 6211221-06, Ver. 6, Rel. 0, December 1999. Printed in the USA. ATL Products, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ATL Products, Inc. may revise this publication from time to time without notice.
  • Page 3 If shipped to USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below for 100-120 V operation. If shipped to Canada, use the CSA CERTIFIED power cord specified below for 100-120V operation. Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin (NEMA 5-15P configuration) Cord Type: SJT, three 16 AWG (1.5 mm Length...
  • Page 4 Producto Láser de Clase 1 ¡ATENCIÓN! Este producto contiene laser de clase II. Luz de laser - NO mire el rayo. Evite el contacto con la luz: la luz de laser se emite desde el explorador de código de barras. ¡ATENCIÓN! El uso de los controles o ajustes para realizar procedimientos que no son especificados puede provocar una situación peligrosa.
  • Page 5 Precaución La biblioteca de cintas contiene una pila de litio. El semiconductor Dallas Semiconductor DS1230AB-200 en el tablero controlador robotic contiene una pila de litio. El litio puede considerarse como un material peligroso. Deseche esta pila de acuerdo con las leyes municipales, estatales y federales. Varning! Magnetbandsbiblioteket innehåller ett litiumbatteri.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Removing the Left Cosmetic Panel 17 Unloading the Library...18 Installing the Internal Packing Materials 18 Reinstalling the Left Cosmetic Panel 19 Moving the Library onto the Shipping Pallet ...19 Securing the Library to the Pallet 19 ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Contents...
  • Page 8 Loading the Library with Cartridges ... 39 Performing an Inventory ... 41 Turning the Interior Light On/Off... 43 viii ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Turning On the Library 24 Setting SCSI Addresses... 24 Configuring Library Options 24 Performing a System Test 25 Performing an Inventory 25 SCSI Configurations...
  • Page 9 Figure 10 Removing the Left Panel...12 Figure 11 Removing Tie-Wraps ...13 Figure 12 Removing the Foam Blocks ...14 Figure 13 Tape Cartridge Orentation ...14 Figure 14 Cabling the Library...27 Figure 15 Single Wire SCSI Configuration (Default) ...30 ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide...
  • Page 10 ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 Tables Table 1 Required Tools ...22 Table 2 Cartridge/Tape Drive Compatibility ...38 ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide...
  • Page 12 ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 • Chapter 2, “Unpacking the Library,” explains how to unpack and move the ACL 4/52 library to the final installation site. • Chapter 3, “Installing the Library,” explains how to install the ACL 4/52 library.
  • Page 14 • b — All binary numbers are succeeded by “b.” • h — All hexadecimal numbers are succeeded by “h.” • Error or attention conditions are represented in parenthesis that Related Documents Documents related to the ACL 4/52 library are shown below: ACL 4/52 Documentation Document No. EK-TH4XX-IM ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide component being described.
  • Page 15 ATL Products Corporate Headquarters To order documentation on the LANvault 200 or other products contact: Technical Publications To comment on existing documentation send e-mail to: ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Document Title DLT 4000 Cartridge Tape Drive Product Manual...
  • Page 16 Send faxes for the Professional Services Department to: Send e-mail for the Professional Services Department to: Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide http://www.atlp.com Locally (949) 477-7924 North America/South America (800) 284-5101...

  • Page 17: Installation Requirements

    Chapter 1 Installation Requirements Chapter 1 Installation Requirements This chapter describes library specifications and the physical requirements for the installation site. ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide...

  • Page 18: Library Specifications

    Long-Term (>60 days in storage) Operating Heat Operating Dissipation: ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide 44 inches (111.76 cm) 21.5 inches (54.61 cm) 31.12 inches (79.04 cm) 361 lbs. (164 kg) with 4 tape drives and 52 DLT cartridges 100–120V/200-240V, 4A/2A, 50/60 Hz...

  • Page 19: Site Requirements

    Floor Inclination The floor in the installation site must be level to within 0.25 inch over a 6 x 6 foot area. ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide 25” (For Maintenance Only) 25” 31.12”...

  • Page 20: Floor Strength

    The installation site must provide an earth ground cable for the library. Grounding ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide . This is sufficient to support a fully loaded power cord set that is approved by the country where used.

  • Page 21: Unpacking The Library

    Chapter 1. The procedures listed above must be performed in the order they appear in this document. After completing these procedures, continue the installation by following the instructions in Chapter 3. ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide...

  • Page 22: Receiving The Library

    Figure 6 Space Requirements for Unloading Unloading Area (Minimum) 24" • Inspect the crate and packing materials for any damage that may ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Library Pallet Ramp 38" 32" have occurred during shipment. Report any damage to the shipping company immediately.

  • Page 23: Unpacking The Library

    Box from the Pallet Ramp Side Front/Off-load Side) ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide library and packing materials to the pallet. These bands are under tension and may snap when cut. 1 Cut the steel bands that secure the library and packing material to the pallet (see figure 7).

  • Page 24: Figure 8 Unpacking The Library

    Unpacking the Library Figure 8 Unpacking the Library ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide 6 Slide out the two pallet ramp sections located underneath the library and secure them to the pallet using the Velcro straps. 7 Carefully cut the shipping bag vertically along the heat-seal seam.

  • Page 25: Removing The Library From The Pallet

    Note: If you are the only person available to perform this procedure, Figure 9 Rolling the Library Off the Pallet ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide recommended that at least two individuals perform the following procedure. 1 Verify that all leveling feet (located on the underside of the library at each corner of the cabinet) at in the up position.

  • Page 26: Moving The Library To The Installation Site

    Caution: The library weighs approximately 335 pounds. It is To move the library to the installation site: Caution: When pushing from the front, be careful not to push on the ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide recommended that at least two individuals perform the following procedure.

  • Page 27: Removing Internal Packing And Inserting Tape Cartridges

    Removing the Left To remove the left cosmetic panel: Cosmetic Panel ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Removing Internal Packing and Inserting Tape Cartridges removing the internal packing materials. Damage to the equipment may occur if the library is moved without the internal packing materials in place.

  • Page 28: Removing The Tie-Wraps

    Removing the Tie- Wraps Note: Do not cut the tie-wraps; they must be reused when packaging the library for reshipment. ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide TA00137a 1 Use an antistatic wrist strap and take any other available antistatic precautions.

  • Page 29: Removing The Foam Blocks

    Figure 11 Removing Tie- Wraps Horizontal Carriage Tie-Wraps TA00046d Removing the Foam To remove the foam blocks: Blocks ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Removing Internal Packing and Inserting Tape Cartridges Extension Axis Tie-Wrap Extension Axis Platform Vertical Carriage Tie-Wrap Bumper Standoff 1 Use an antistatic wrist band and take any other available antistatic precautions.

  • Page 30: To Load Available Tape Cartridges

    Figure 13 shows how cartridges should be oriented before insertion into a bin. Figure 13 Tape Cartridge Orentation Cartridge Bar Code Label ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide ESD Ground Jack Horizontal (On Lower Panel Tab) Carriage Extension Axis...

  • Page 31: Reinstalling The Left Cosmetic Panel

    Reinstalling the Left To reinstall the left cosmetic panel: Cosmetic Panel ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Removing Internal Packing and Inserting Tape Cartridges 1 Rest the top lip of the left panel on top of the library frame.

  • Page 32: Storing The Packing Materials

    After unpacking the library and removing internal packing materials, you should store all materials for future use. Follow this procedure: ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide 1 Raise the ramp and rest it on top of the pallet. 2 Collapse the cardboard box.

  • Page 33: Packing The Library For Shipment

    To remove the left cosmetic panel: Removing the Left Cosmetic Panel ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide 1 If necessary, unload and eject any tapes in the tape drives. 2 Turn off the library by setting the power switch to the O (off) position.

  • Page 34: Unloading The Library

    (not buckled to the take-up leader) before completely removing it. 5 For more information, refer to the ACL 4/52 Operator’s Guide. 1 Install the foam blocks as shown in figure 12 on page 14 and...

  • Page 35: Reinstalling The Left Cosmetic Panel

    To secure the library to the pallet: to the Pallet ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide 1 Rest the top lip of the left side panel on the library frame. 2 Push the panel toward the front of the library and insert the frame buckles into the retention tabs.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2 Unpacking the Library Packing the Library for Shipment ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide 6 It is recommended that the steel bands be tightened to approximately 200 pounds of tension. 7 Label the library for shipment.

  • Page 37: Installing The Library

    Chapter 3 Installing the Library Chapter 3 Installing the Library This chapter explains how to install the ACL 4/52 library using the following procedures: To ensure a problem-free installation, these procedures should be followed in order. The on-site system administrator should also be present during these procedures.

  • Page 38: Gathering Required Tools

    Gathering Required Tools Gathering Required Tools Make sure you have the tools listed in table 1 before beginning this installation. Table 1 Required Tools ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Quantity Description #2 Phillips screwdriver Wire cutters Carpenter ’s level...

  • Page 39: Leveling The Library

    Make any minor adjustments necessary to the feet to make the side level. 8 Repeat step 7 until all four sides are level. ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Chapter 3 Installing the Library Leveling the Library inch off the floor.

  • Page 40: Setting Up And Testing The Library

    Chapter 3 Installing the Library Setting Up and Testing the Library Setting Up and Testing the Library The following procedures verify the proper operation of the ACL 4/52 library: • Turning on the library • Setting SCSI addresses • Configuring library options •...

  • Page 41: Performing A System Test

    RAM. To run the inventory command, you must have either Operator- or Service-level access at the control panel. For more information about this command, refer to the ACL 4/52 Operator’s Guide. ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide...

  • Page 42: Connecting The Host Computer

    To perform this procedure: Note: The library uses differential (Diff) SCSI connections. If your ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide 1 Turn off the library as follows: Press the STANDBY button on the control panel. Make sure that “System Offline” appears in the display and the STANDBY indicator is on.

  • Page 43: Figure 14 Cabling The Library

    Library AC Power Receptacle and Power Switch Host SCSI Cables ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide the Sun system, to determine and set SCSI IDs, and to apply power to the system. Chapter 3 Installing the Library Connecting the Host Computer...
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 Installing the Library Connecting the Host Computer ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Scsi Cabling Options

    SCSI Configurations In default configuration, internal single-wire SCSI cabling connects the robotics controller and all of the SCSI devices on a single SCSI bus from the host controller. Figure 15 shows this default configuration. ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide...

  • Page 46: Figure 15 Single Wire Scsi Configuration (Default)

    The SCSI configuration of the tape drives and library can be changed according to your needs by using the cable provided in the accessories kit shipped with each library unit. ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Robotics Controller EXTERNAL REAR PANEL...

  • Page 47: Supplemental Installation Procedures

    Loading the library with cartridges (through the load port) • Performing an inventory • Turning the interior light on/off • Note: The following procedures require familiarity of the library menu mode. ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Appendix B Supplemental Installation Procedures...

  • Page 48: Defining The Library Power-Up State

    ( System Off-line ), proceed to Step 8. Otherwise, exit the menu mode. ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Press and release the Control Panel STANDBY button and verify that the SDA shows System Off-line .
  • Page 49 Press and release the simultaneously, and verify that System On-line or System Off-Line is displayed in the SDA. ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Appendix B Supplemental Installation Procedures Defining the Library Power-Up State button to clear the resulting display...

  • Page 50: Enabling/Disabling The Auto-Clean Option

    The library is shipped with automatic drive cleaning disabled. If you want this feature enabled, you can use the Auto Clean sub-menu as follows. ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Press and release the Control Panel STANDBY button and verify that the SDA shows System Off-line.
  • Page 51 Press and release the simultaneously, and verify that System On-line or System Off-Line is displayed in the SDA. ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Appendix B Supplemental Installation Procedures Enabling/Disabling the Auto-Clean Option button to clear the resulting display...

  • Page 52: Enabling/Disabling The Auto-Load Feature

    Enabling/Disabling the Auto-Load Feature Enabling/Disabling the Auto-Load Feature This feature of the ACL 4/52 library enables the operator to load cartridges into the fixed storage array (FSA) without any intervention from the host controller. When this feature is Enabled , the library will automatically find bins in the FSA for cartridges that are placed in the load port.
  • Page 53 Press and release the simultaneously, and verify that System On-line or System Off-Line is displayed in the SDA. ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Appendix B Supplemental Installation Procedures Enabling/Disabling the Auto-Load Feature button to clear the resulting display...

  • Page 54: Cartridge/Tape Drive Compatibility

    Cartridge/Tape Drive Compatibility Cartridge/Tape Drive Compatibility The ACL 4/52 library is capable of supporting the DLT 2000, DLT 4000, and DLT 7000 tape drives. The library is also capable of supporting the CompacTape III and CompacTape IV cartridges, which are dark gray and black, respectively.

  • Page 55: Loading The Library With Cartridges

    Repeat Steps 1 through 4 until you have loaded a maximum of 48 DLT™ cartridges into the library. ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Appendix B Supplemental Installation Procedures Loading the Library with Cartridges...
  • Page 56 Loading the Library with Cartridges Figure A-1: Loading Cartridges Through the Load Port Load Port (shown open) Load Port DLT Cartridge opens to right/ closes to left Cartridge Bar Code Label TA00010d OPEN & CLOSE Buttons ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Performing An Inventory

    When the library is full of unlabeled cartridges the inventory process will take over twenty-seven minutes to complete. ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Appendix B Supplemental Installation Procedures Performing an Inventory...
  • Page 58 A-42 When the SDA displays the status of the inventory command as shown below, the inventory is complete. M e n u : I n v e n t o r y S U C C E S S Press and release the from the command.

  • Page 59: Turning The Interior Light On/Off

    Press (to release) the control panel STANDBY button and verify that the library completes the initialization sequence, and “System On-line” is displayed in the SDA. ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Appendix B Supplemental Installation Procedures Turning the Interior Light On/Off...
  • Page 60 Appendix B Supplemental Installation Procedures Turning the Interior Light On/Off Figure A-2: Turning the Interior Light On/Off Power Switch (Shown in Off Position) Interior Light Front Door (Opens to Right) TA00038d ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide...
  • Page 61 Appendix B Supplemental Installation Procedures Turning the Interior Light On/Off ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide...
  • Page 62 Appendix B Supplemental Installation Procedures Turning the Interior Light On/Off ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide...
  • Page 63 ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Glossary actuators Robotic components that move inside the library to manipulate cartridges. These include the gripper, extension axis, vertical and horizontal axes. automated tape library A robotic storage and retrieval system for DLT tape cartridges.
  • Page 64 Glossary ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide extension axis assembly Mounted onto the vertical axis, the extension axis assembly consists of the gripper assembly and the horizontal axis on which the gripper assembly is mounted. extension axis belt The drive belt connecting the extension motor/gearbox to the gripper.
  • Page 65 ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide online Ready for communications with a host. PC Personal computer pick The act of removing a cartridge from one location in preparation for placing it in another location. place The act of placing a cartridge in a location after it has been picked from another location.
  • Page 66 Glossary ACL 4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide...
  • Page 67 39 connecting the host computer 26 cosmetic panels removing 11 crating the library 19 differential SCSI connector 26 Enterprise 15 Fixed storage array 48 foam blocks installing 18 ACL4/52 Facilities Planning and Installation Guide Index grounding 4 host computer 26...
  • Page 68 Index receiving the library 6 removing cosmetic panels 11 removing the library from the pallet 9 SCSI addresses 29 SCSI cabling 26 SCSI devices 29 SCSI II specification xv SCSI ports 27 SCSI terminator 27 shipping the library 17 single-ended SCSI connector 26 site requirements 3 specifications, library 2 storing the packing materials 16...

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