Page 1: Installation Instructions
ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions 6421009-07 A01...
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Quantum ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions, 6421009-07 A01, September 2003, Made in USA. Quantum Corporation 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.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installing the Rack Mount Shelves Determining the Position of the Shelves in the Rack... 20 Installing the Shelves... 22 Installing the ATL M1500 Rack Mount Shelves ... 22 Installing the ATL M2500 Rack Mount Shelves ... 30 ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Contents xiii...
Page 4 Configuring the Library ...84 SCSI Import/Export Elements ...85 Tape Drive SCSI IDs ...85 Library SCSI Settings ...85 Testing the Library Robotics...86 Appendix A Library Size Library Size ...89 Library Size Calculation Examples ...90 Library Size in Mixed Stacks...92 ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 5 Appendix B SCSI Element Addressing Overview... 95 Option Settings and Their Effect on SCSI Element Addressing ... 98 Auto-Clean Option ... 98 Import/Export Option ... 98 SCSI Element Addressing in Multiple Library Stacks... 103 ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Contents...
Page 6 Contents ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 7 Shuttle Assembly... 16 Figure 11 Routing the Belt ... 16 Figure 12 Connecting the Ribbon Cable ... 17 Figure 13 Installing the Shuttle Assembly... 18 Figure 14 Example of Full and Half U Mounting Positions ... 21 ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Figures...
Page 8 Installing a Tape Drive in an ATL M2500 Library ...53 Labeling Tape Cartridges ...57 Setting the Write-Protect Switch (DLT and SDLT Cartridges) ...58 Setting the Write-Protect Switch (LTO Cartridges) ...58 Magazine Release Button...59 Inserting DLT Cartridges into a Magazine ...60 ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 9 Menu Screen... 86 Figure 60 Demo Programs Screen ... 87 Figure 61 Main Screen ... 89 Figure 62 Library Size Calculation Examples ... 91 Figure 63 Library Size Calculation, ATL M1500 Stack vs. Mixed Stack ... 93 ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Figures...
Page 10 Figures ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 11 Table 10 SCSI Element Addressing, Stand-alone ATL M2500 ... 96 Table 11 ATL M1500, Import/Export Option Set to 1-Slot... 99 Table 15 Element Addressing, Multiple Library Stack... 103 Table 16 Element Addressing, Multiple Library Stack... 105 ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Tables...
Page 12 Tables ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 13 Installing the rack mount shelves • Installing the library modules in the rack • Installing tape drives in the library modules • Installing safety blanking panels • Preparing and inserting tape cartridges • Cabling the multiple library stack ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Preface xiii...
Page 14 Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are included to prevent damage to equipment. Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and are included to prevent injury. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Shelves, explains how to install Stack, explains how to...
Page 15 Rack Mount Conversion Instructions ATL M-Series Tape Drive Installation Instructions ATL M-Series Software Interface Guide ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Preface Description This document explains how to service the ATL M1500 library, including: • Understanding error codes • Using built-in diagnostic checks to troubleshoot library problems •...
Page 16 Unpacking Instructions ATL M-Series Installation Guide ATL M-Series User’s Guide ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Description This document explains how to remove and replace a tape drive in an ATL M-Series library. This document explains how to remove, package for shipment, and replace an ATL M1500 library chassis.
Page 17 Robotic Hand Removal and Replacement Instructions 6423012 ATL M2500 Library GUI Assembly Replacement Instructions ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Preface Description This document explains how to service the ATL M2500 library, including: • Understanding error codes • Using built-in diagnostic checks to troubleshoot library problems •...
Page 18 M-Series Drive Brick Replacement Instructions Quantum ATL M2500 Bezel/Doors/Winged Window Replacement Instructions ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Description This document explains how to upgrade the power supply in an ATL M-Series library. This document explains how to convert a rack mounted ATL M2500 to a deskside library.
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Page 21: Chapter 1 Installing The Stacklink
• Make sure you have the necessary tools for the installation (see Required • Prepare the rack for the installation (see Installing the StackLink StackLink Kit Tools). ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 1 Contents). Preparing the Rack).
Page 22: Preparing For The Stacklink Installation
214217 Rear safety blanking panel, .5U 214218 Rear safety blanking panel, 1U 215941 Front panel, .5U 6421009 ATL StackLink Installation Instructions 214070 StackLink motor cable (2 meter) 214080 StackLink motor cable (1 meter) 214090 StackLink motor cable (.6 meter) 214370...
Page 23: Required Tools
The following tools are required to install the StackLink: Required Tools • Flat blade screwdriver • No. 2 POZIDRIV • Metric Allen ® screwdriver ® wrenches, sizes M4 and M6 ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 1 Installing the StackLink Preparing for the StackLink Installation Quantity Provided...
Page 24: Preparing The Rack
Fewer than 3 ATL M2500 library modules, allow 40U of space between the top and bottom mounting tray assemblies. • 3 ATL M2500 library modules, allow 40.5U of space between the top and bottom mounting tray assemblies. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 25: Figure 1 Inserting Caged Nuts Into The Rack Rails
Rack Rails and 2). Install the caged nuts on the back of the rack rails, facing Note: the interior of the rack. Caged nuts Flat blade screwdriver ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 1 Installing the StackLink Preparing for the StackLink Installation...
Page 26: Figure 2 Caged Nut Locations
Top mounting tray position If you are installing 3 ATL M2500 library modules in the rack, do not put caged nuts in these locations Bottom mounting tray position BACK OF RACK Top mounting tray position Bottom mounting tray position ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 27: Installing The Top Mounting Tray Assembly
Do not over-tighten the screws. You need to be able to Note: extend or retract the rear support arms slightly as you install the top mounting tray assembly. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 1 Installing the StackLink Installing the Top Mounting Tray Assembly figure...
Page 28: Chapter 1 Installing The Stacklink Installing The Top Mounting Tray Assembly
If the rack has widely spaced mounting holes, it may not Note: be possible to use all four screws to secure the rear flanges. If this is the case, one screw per side at the rear is acceptable. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions REAR...
Page 29: Installing The Bottom Mounting Tray Assembly
Position the .5U panel (PN 215941) at the front of the bottom mounting tray assembly and secure it using the five nuts you removed in the previous step. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 1 Installing the StackLink figure...
Page 30: Chapter 1 Installing The Stacklink Installing The Bottom Mounting Tray Assembly
Position the front and rear flanges of the bottom mounting Note: tray assembly outside of the rack rails. FRONT ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions step 2 REAR...
Page 31: Figure 7 Installing The Carriage/Counterweight Assembly
If the rack has widely spaced mounting holes, it may not Note: be possible to use all four screws to secure the rear flanges. If this is the case, one screw per side at the rear is acceptable. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 1 Installing the StackLink...
Page 32 Chapter 1 Installing the StackLink Installing the Carriage/Counterweight Assembly Figure 7 Installing the Carriage/ Counterweight Assembly Counterweight Belt ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Carriage Shuttle extrusion...
Page 33 5 Snap the end of the umbilical chain onto the bottom of the carriage (see figure 6 Connect the end of the umbilical cable to the socket on the carriage connection board (see figure ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 1 Installing the StackLink...
Page 34: Figure 8 Connecting The Umbilical Cable To The Bottom Of The Carriage
Chapter 1 Installing the StackLink Installing the Carriage/Counterweight Assembly Figure 8 Connecting the Umbilical Cable to the Bottom of the Carriage ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Umbilical cable Screw Carriage Umbilical chain Umbilical cable...
Page 35: Installing The Motor Assembly
(see Figure 9 Inserting the Motor Assembly into the Vertical Shuttle Assembly These two holes align with oles in the motor assembly ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 1 Installing the StackLink Installing the Motor Assembly figure...
Page 36: Figure 10 Securing The Motor Assembly To The Vertical Shuttle Assembly
3 Route the belt connecting the counterweight and the carriage over the guide roller and past the motor/pulley belt retainer on the motor assembly (see Figure 11 Routing the Belt figure 10). Motor assembly screw Vertical rail assembly figure 11). ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Countersink screws (YS42038)
Page 37: Attaching The Shuttle Assembly To The Mounting Tray Assemblies
Insert the ribbon cable connector through the rectangular hole at the top of the motor plate. Connect the ribbon cable connector to the socket on the control board. Motor plate ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 1 Installing the StackLink Rectangular hole...
Page 38: Attaching The Shuttle Assembly To The Mounting Tray Assemblies
Now that the StackLink is installed, proceed to the next chapter to install the rack mount shelves. figure Tighten these screws to finger-tightness only. You will Note: finish securing the StackLink after you have installed libraries in the rack. (SHOWN OUTSIDE OF RACK) REAR ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions 13). FRONT...
Page 39: Chapter 2 Installing The Rack Mount Shelves
For information about how the library firmware calculates library size and assigns SCSI element addresses, see appendix A, Library Size, SCSI Element Addressing, ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 2 Installing the on page 89 and appendix B, on page 95.
Page 40: Determining The Position Of The Shelves In The Rack
ATL M2500 rack mount shelves can be installed in either a full U or a half U position (the bottom of the rack mount shelf may be aligned with either the bottom or the middle of a U). ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 41: Figure 14 Example Of Full And Half U Mounting Positions
U. This position can be mounting bracket aligns with the used for ATL M2500 rack mount bottom of the corresponding U. This shelves only. position can be used for either ATL M1500 or ATL M2500 rack mount shelves ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 42: Chapter 2 Installing The Rack Mount Shelves Installing The Shelves
ATL M1500 Rack Mount Shelves Checking the Contents of the Rack Mount Kit Table 2 any items are missing, contact Quantum (see page xix). Installing the ATL M2500 Rack Mount on page 30 Read the shelf installation instructions thoroughly. Failure to use the designated inserts, screws, and clamps could result in the library falling from the rack.
Page 43: Table 2 Contents, Atl M1500 Universal Rack Mount Kit
Button head socket screw M6 x 12 Countersink hex socket screw M4 X 10 LG Button head socket screw M5 x 12 Button head socket screw 10-32 UNC x 0.5 ins M5 spire nut ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Installing the Shelves Qty.
Page 44 (see figure Tighten the nuts to finger-tightness only. You need to be Note: able to retract and extend the assembled shelves slightly. column of table ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions table column of table 3 column of table Left Shelf/Slots 16).
Page 45: Figure 15 Identifying The Shelf Extender Slots
29.125 in. - 31.50 in. (740 mm - 800 mm) 31.50 in. - 33.875 in (800 mm - 860 mm) 33.875 in. - 36.25 in. (860 mm - 920 mm) ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Installing the Shelves Right Shelf Shelf Slots Extender Slots A &...
Page 46: Figure 16 Attaching The Shelves To The Extenders
213469 (for rails with 7 mm diameter unthreaded holes) 213471 (for rails with M6 threaded holes) 213472 (for rails with 12-24 UNC or M5 threaded holes) 213473 (for rails with 10-32 UNF threaded holes) 213474 (for rails with 1/4 in. diameter unthreaded holes) ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Shelf...
Page 47: Figure 17 Installing The Inserts In The Shelves
Some of the inserts have either no head or a head that has Note: a smaller diameter than the thread; these need to be left protruding by about 1/8 in. (3 mm). The inserts with heads should be tightened fully. Inserts ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Installing the Shelves...
Page 48: Figure 18 Installing The Shelf In The Rack
Position a shelf clamp (PN 213467) on the front left rack rail. The bottom of the shelf clamp should be flush with the bottom of the shelf. Secure the shelf clamp to the rack rail using an M4 countersink screw (PN YS42038). ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 49: Figure 19 Securing The Shelf Clamp To The Rail
The universal rack mount kit contains screws and nuts for Note: many different types of rack. You will have many of these screws and nuts left over after installing the rack mount shelves and library. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Installing the Shelves...
Page 50: Installing The Atl M2500 Rack Mount Shelves
This section explains how to install the ATL M2500 rack mount shelves. Installing the ATL M2500 Rack Mount Shelves Checking the Contents of the Rack Mount Kit Table 4 any items are missing, contact Quantum (see page xix). Part No. Table 4 Contents, ATL M2500 Universal 213468...
Page 51 3 Assemble the right shelf in the same manner, referring to the column of table Shelf ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 2 Installing the Rack Mount Shelves Installing the Shelves column of table 5...
Page 52: Figure 20 Identifying The Shelf Extender Slots
(740 mm to 800 mm) 31.5 in. to 33.875 in. Long #1 (800 mm to 860 mm) 33.875 in. to 36.25 in. Long #2 (860 mm to 920 mm) ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Right Shelf Shelf Slots Extender A & B Long #1 B &...
Page 53: Figure 21 Attaching The Shelves To The Extenders
213469 (for rails with 7 mm diameter unthreaded holes) 213471 (for rails with M6 threaded holes) 213473 (for rails with 10-32 UNF, 12-24 UNC, or M5 threaded holes) 213474 (for rails with 1/4 inch diameter unthreaded holes) ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Installing the Shelves Extender...
Page 54: Figure 22 Installing Inserts At The Front Of The Shelves
Some of the inserts have either no head or a head that has Note: a smaller diameter than the thread; these need to be left protruding by about 1/8 in. (3 mm). The inserts with heads should be tightened fully. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 55: Figure 23 Installing Inserts At The Rear Of The Shelves
Expand the shelf so that the inserts on each end of the shelf protrude into the holes in the rack rails and hold the shelf in place. Repeat these steps to install the remaining shelf. through the ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Installing the Shelves...
Page 56: Figure 25 Installing The Front Shelf Clamps
Repeat these steps to install a front shelf clamp on the front right rack rail. Position a rear shelf clamp (PN 215201/01) on the rear left rack rail, aligning the square hole with the middle insert in the shelf flange. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions figure 25): figure 26):...
Page 57: Figure 26 Installing The Rear Shelf Clamps
(PN YS42064). Repeat these steps to install a rear shelf clamp on the rear right rack rail. The left and right rear shelf clamps will be oriented Note: differently from one another. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Installing the Shelves...
Page 58 Insert a screw (PN YS42064) through the bottom hole in the front shelf clamp, through the rack rail, and into the bottom hole in the clamp strip. Repeat steps through clamp strip on the right rack rail. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions 27): to install the front shelf clamp and...
Page 59: Figure 27 Installing The Clamp Strips
The universal rack mount kit contains screws and nuts for Note: many different types of rack. You will have many of these screws and nuts left over after installing the rack mount shelves and library. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Installing the Shelves on page 47.
Page 60 Some of the inserts have either no head or a head that has Note: a smaller diameter than the thread; these need to be left protruding by about 1/8 in. (3 mm). The inserts with heads should be tightened fully. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 61: Figure 28 Installing Inserts At The Front Of The Shelves
Some of the inserts have either no head or a head that has Note: a smaller diameter than the thread; these need to be left protruding by about 1/8 in. (3 mm). The inserts with heads should be tightened fully. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Installing the Shelves...
Page 62: Figure 30 Installing The Shelves
Secure the front shelf clamp to the rack rail using two M4 countersink screws (PN YS42064). Repeat these steps to install a front shelf clamp on the front right rack rail. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions figure 31):...
Page 63: Figure 31 Installing The Front Shelf Clamps
(PN YS42064). Repeat these steps to install a rear shelf clamp on the rear right rack rail. The left and right rear shelf clamps will be oriented Note: differently from one another. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Installing the Shelves figure 32):...
Page 64: Figure 32 Installing The Rear Shelf Clamps
Insert a screw (PN YS42064) through the bottom hole in the front shelf clamp, through the rack rail, and into the bottom hole in the clamp strip. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions 33):...
Page 65: Figure 33 Installing The Clamp Strips
The universal rack mount kit contains screws and nuts for Note: many different types of rack. You will have many of these screws and nuts left over after installing the rack mount shelves and library. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Installing the Shelves to install the front shelf clamp and...
Page 66 Chapter 2 Installing the Rack Mount Shelves Installing the Shelves ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 67: Chapter 3 Installing The Libraries
This chapter explains how to install the libraries, including: • Installing the Libraries in the Rack • Installing Tape Drives in the Libraries • Installing the Safety Blanking Panels • Preparing and Inserting Tape Cartridges ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 3...
Page 68: Installing The Libraries In The Rack
See location of this cable. and 35). These holes provide access to the rack mount ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions figure 12 for the...
Page 69: Figure 34 Rack Mount Clamp Screw Access Holes, Atl M1500
Figure 35 Rack Mount Clamp Screw Access Holes, ATL M2500 Magazine access doors Access holes for rack mount clamp screws ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 3 Installing the Libraries Installing the Libraries in the Rack Magazine access doo Access holes for rack...
Page 70: Chapter 3 Installing The Libraries Installing Tape Drives In The Libraries
Do not overtighten the rack mount clamp screw. Caution: When the screw begins to feel tight, turn it an additional quarter turn and then stop. through to install any additional library modules. figure 13). ® T-20 screwdriver ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 71: Installing Tape Drives In An Atl M1500
4 Repeat steps Figure 36 Installing a Tape Drive in an ATL M1500 Library Thumbscrew figure 36). through to install another tape drive, if desired. Tape drive ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 3 Installing the Libraries Installing Tape Drives in the Libraries...
Page 72: Installing Tape Drives In An Atl M2500
37). Drive bay 3 is used only if six drives are installed in the library. Drive bay 2 Drive bay 1 Drive bay 6 Drive bay 5 ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Drive bay 3 (this drive bay is empty unless a sixth drive is installed) Drive bay 4...
Page 73: Figure 38 Installing A Tape Drive In An Atl M2500 Library
(215982) is used with tape drives on the middle level of the library; the larger plate (215981) is used with tape drives on the bottom level of the library. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 3 Installing the Libraries Installing Tape Drives in the Libraries...
Page 74: Chapter 3 Installing The Libraries Installing The Safety Blanking Panels
Do not attempt to install a sixth drive in the Caution: ATL M2500. This procedure requires specialized software tools available only to Quantum-authorized field service personnel. If a sixth drive is desired, please call one of the following numbers to arrange for a professional installation.
Page 75: Chapter 3 Installing The Libraries Preparing And Inserting Tape Cartridges
Install the .5U rear safety blanking panel (PN 214217) at the back of the rack, securing the panel with two screws (PN YS41964) and washers (PN YS41731). ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 3 Installing the Libraries Preparing and Inserting Tape Cartridges...
Page 76: Labeling Tape Cartridges
DLT and SDLT cartridges use non-adhesive labels that slide into a slot at the front of the cartridge. Ensure that the label is fully inserted into the cartridge label slot. LTO cartridges use adhesive labels that adhere to the front of the cartridge. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions table 39):...
Page 77: Setting The Write-Protect Switch
The orange tab is not visible when the cartridge is write- enabled. Labeling a DLT or SDLT cartridge figure ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 3 Installing the Libraries Preparing and Inserting Tape Cartridges B C 1 2 3 L 1...
Page 78: Figure 40 Setting The Write-Protect Switch (Dlt And Sdlt Cartridges)
(see To write-enable an LTO cartridge, move the write-protect switch to the left. Write-protect switch Figure 41 Setting the Write-Protect Switch (LTO Cartridges) Slide left Slide right Orange tab figure 41). Write- enabled Write- protected ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 79: Placing Cartridges In The Library
Press the button next the right magazine access door and open the door. Grasping the handle at the front of the right magazine, pull it forward and out of the library. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 3 Installing the Libraries Preparing and Inserting Tape Cartridges...
Page 80: Figure 43 Inserting Dlt Cartridges Into A Magazine
The magazines are designed so that you cannot insert Caution: cartridges incorrectly. Do not try to force the cartridges into the slots. Label Write-protect switch ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions step Cartridge retaining latch...
Page 81: Figure 44 Removing The Level 2 Left Magazine
Remove the level 2 left magazine (see Reach into the library underneath the level 1 left magazine and pull down on the release latch (see ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 3 Installing the Libraries Preparing and Inserting Tape Cartridges through figure 44).
Page 82: Figure 45 Release Latch
Preparing and Inserting Tape Cartridges Figure 45 Release Latch Release latch Figure 46 Removing the Level 1 Left Magazine While holding the release latch, pull the level 1 left magazine forward and out of the library (see ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions figure 46).
Page 83 Do not force the cartridges into the slots. 6 Insert the magazines into the library, sliding them back until they click into place. 7 Close the magazine access doors. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 3 Installing the Libraries Preparing and Inserting Tape Cartridges figure 43):...
Page 84 Chapter 3 Installing the Libraries Preparing and Inserting Tape Cartridges ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 85: Chapter 4 Cabling The Multiple Library Stack
Multiple Library Stack The library cabling procedure consists of the following steps: • Interlibrary (Control Bus) Cabling • StackLink Motor Connection • SCSI Bus Cabling • Power Cabling ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 4 Cabling the...
Page 86: Interlibrary (Control Bus) Cabling
2 Daisy chain the control bus as shown in control bus cables provided. 3 Connect the bottom library module in the rack to the I board, using one of the library control bus cables provided. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions figure 47, using the library C terminator...
Page 87: Figure 47 Library Control And Stacklink Power Cabling
Figure 47 Library Control and StackLink Power Cabling Chapter 4 Cabling the Multiple Library Stack Library control bus terminator ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Interlibrary (Control Bus) Cabling Library control bus (daisy chained) This cable completes a loop back to the I2C...
Page 88: Figure 48 Stacklink Motor Connection
(PN 214090/01, PN 214080/01, or PN 214070/01) from the StackLink motor to the StackLink motor drive on any of the library modules (see Note: figure 48). The library module that is connected to the StackLink motor becomes the GUI master. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 89 Chapter 4 Cabling the Multiple Library Stack StackLink Motor Connection Figure 48 StackLink StackLink motor Motor Connection StackLink motor drive (Interlibrary cables omitted for clarity) ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 90: Chapter 4 Cabling The Multiple Library Stack Scsi Bus Cabling
Install the SCSI cabling, referring to Terminator Note: Power. Notice that the host computer is connected to the robotics connector on only one of the library modules. This library module is called the SCSI master. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions figure SCSI Cabling Guidelines,...
Page 91: Scsi Bus Cabling
The number of drives per bus is determined by the data transfer performance of the host and drives. SCSI Bus Connections Chapter 4 Cabling the Multiple Library Stack ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions SCSI Bus Cabling (Interlibrary and StackLink cabl omitted for clarity) To host adapter (may be...
Page 92: Chapter 4 Cabling The Multiple Library Stack Power Cabling
To connect an ATL M1500 library to AC power, see ATL M1500 Library to AC • To connect an ATL M2500 library to AC power, see ATL M1500 Library to AC Power). option on the GUI Power. Power. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions screen. Configuration Connecting an Connecting an...
Page 93: Connecting An Atl M1500 Library To Ac Power
UL listed and CSA certified. For use in Europe, distribution units must be CE marked. National certifications for other countries depend on local requirements. Power inlet ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Power Cabling figure 50) and to the AC...
Page 94: Table 7 Atl M1500 Ac Distribution Requirements
20A plug. Must be 3 wire grounding plug and wall outlet. • Connect all libraries to one AC distribution unit rated minimum 20A, with a minimum 14AWG 3 wire cord, permanently wired to the electrical supply. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 95: Connecting An Atl M2500 Library To Ac Power
UL listed and CSA certified. For use in Europe, distribution units must be CE marked. National certifications for other countries depend on local requirements. figure 51). ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Power Cabling figure 51). figure 51) and to the wall...
Page 96: Figure 51 Power Inlet
15A or 20A, with a minimum 14AWG 3 wire cord, and a 15A or 20A plug. Must be three wire grounding plug and wall outlet. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Connect these using a short power cable Connect this...
Page 97 10A, minimum 1.00mm2 <HAR> cord with minimum 10A plug. Must be three wire grounding plug and wall outlet. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 4 Cabling the Multiple Library Stack 100-120V 50-60Hz supply voltage (USA, Canada, Japan, etc.)
Page 98 Chapter 4 Cabling the Multiple Library Stack Power Cabling ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 99: Chapter 5 Completing The Installation
Caution: Completing the Installation 53). Power up all the library modules in reasonably quick succession; a long delay in powering up the entire multiple library stack could interfere with library initialization. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 5 figure 52...
Page 100: Powering Up The Library
Switches, ATL M2500 To minimize the effects of inrush current, always turn on the library modules using these library power switches instead of using the power switches that may be on the AC distribution unit. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Power switches...
Page 101: Figure 54 Welcome Screen, Atl M2500
At the bottom of each GUI screen are up to five button labels. These labels indicate the functions of the five push buttons below the GUI. To select a ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 5 Completing the Installation Powering Up the Library...
Page 102: Chapter 5 Completing The Installation Disabling Unused Drive Bays
To complete the library installation, disable any unused drive bays as follows: 1 On the main screen of the library module that contains the unused drive bay, press The GUI displays the figure 56). button: Menu screen (see Menu ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Button labels Push buttons figure 57).
Page 103: Disabling Unused Drive Bays
Configuration Screen 3 Press the bay is highlighted. 4 Press Config Configuration buttons until the drive ID for the unused drive Down Select ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 5 Completing the Installation Disabling Unused Drive Bays screen (see figure 58).
Page 104: Chapter 5 Completing The Installation Configuring The Library
You must reboot the library before this setting will take Note: effect. through to disable any unused drive bays in other The library must be power cycled before any configuration changes will take effect. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions setting is selected. Disabled only if there is no Disabled...
Page 105: Scsi Import/Export Elements
48 Although the Import/Export all of the library modules, it is only functional on the GUI master. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 5 Completing the Installation Configuring the Library Import/Export on page 69). option appears on the GUIs of...
Page 106: Chapter 5 Completing The Installation Testing The Library Robotics
3 On the GUI main screen of the selected library module, press The GUI displays the Figure 59 Menu Screen 4 Press The GUI displays the screen (see Menu Demo Demo Programs ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions program to verify that the Demo 5 Menu figure 59). screen (see figure 60).
Page 107: Figure 60 Demo Programs Screen
The StackLink installation is now complete. buttons to select Down Select program starts. The program moves the data cartridge Demo 5 to end the program. Stop ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Chapter 5 Completing the Installation Testing the Library Robotics Demo 5...
Page 108 Chapter 5 Completing the Installation Testing the Library Robotics ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 109: Appendix A Library Size Library Size
Appendix A Library Size Library Size The firmware reports the library size on the main screen (see figure 61). Figure 61 Main Library size Screen ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 110: Appendix A Library Size Library Size Calculation Examples
The fixed slot is not included in the calculation of cartridge Note: slots for DLT and SDLT libraries. This is so the library size will calculate to a round number. provides some examples of how the library size is calculated. ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Library Size in Mixed Stacks...
Page 111 22U StackLink ATL M1500 3 library levels Library size = 60 (DLT/SDLT) or 75 (LTO) ATL M2500 ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Appendix A Library Size Library Size Calculation Examples 5 library levels Library size = 100 (DLT/SDLT) or 125 (LTO)
Page 112: Library Size In Mixed Stacks
ATL M2500 will be filled with an ATL M2500. Thus the gap will be treated as space for 1 ATL M2500 and will be counted as 4 library levels (see ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions figure 63).
Page 113: Library Size In Mixed Stacks
42U StackLink ATL M1500 ATL M1500 ATL M1500 ATL M1500 ATL M2500 ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Appendix A Library Size Library Size in Mixed Stacks ATL M2500 Library size = 180 (DLT/SDLT) or 225 (LTO) Since this stack contains an...
Page 114 Appendix A Library Size Library Size in Mixed Stacks ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions...
Page 115: Overview
SCSI element address. • Data elements are assigned consecutive addresses, starting at C0h. • Import/export elements are assigned consecutive addresses, starting at B0h. SCSI Element Addressing ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Appendix B...
Page 116: Appendix B Scsi Element Addressing Overview
Level 2 right magazine Address DLT/SDLT C0h-C9h CAh-D3h Address DLT/SDLT 6-drive 5-drive Library Library C0h-C9h CAh-D3h D4h-DDh DEh-E7h ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Element Type Drive Drive C0h-CBh Data CCh-D7h Data Data 6-drive Element Library Type Drive Drive Drive Drive...
Page 117 SCSI element address. Address DLT/SDLT 6-drive 5-drive Library Library E8h-F1h F2h-FBh FCh-105h 106h-10Fh 110h 111h 112h 113h ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Appendix B SCSI Element Addressing Overview 6-drive Element Library Type F0h-FBh Data FCh-107h Data 108h-113h Data 114h-11F Data...
Page 118: Option Settings And Their Effect On Scsi Element Addressing
Modules with Auto-Clean disabled will use the tape from the module with Auto-Clean enabled to perform drive cleans. 10). table 11 table 12). ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions table 9...
Page 119: Table 11 Atl M1500, Import/Export Option Set To 1-Slot
Option Settings and Their Effect on SCSI Element Addressing table 13 DLT/SDLT C0h-C8h C9h-D2h Address DLT/SDLT 5-drive 6-drive Library Library ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Appendix B SCSI Element Addressing table 14). Address Element Type Drive Drive Import/export C0h-CAh Data CBh-D6h...
Page 120 Address DLT/SDLT 5-drive 6-drive Library Library C0h-C8h C9h-D2h D3h-DCh DDh-E6h E7h-F0h F1h-FAh FBh-104h 105h-10Eh 10Fh 110h 111h 112h ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions 5-drive 6-drive Element Library Library Type C0h-CAh Data CBh-D6h Data D7h-E2h Data E3h-EEh Data EFh-FAh Data FBh-106h Data...
Page 121 Option Settings and Their Effect on SCSI Element Addressing Address DLT/SDLT B0h-B9h C0h-C9h Address DLT/SDLT 6-drive 5-drive Library Library B0h-B9h C0h-C9h CAh-D3h ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Appendix B SCSI Element Addressing Element Type Drive Drive B0h-BBh Import/export C0h-CBh Data Data 6-drive Element Library Type...
Page 122 SCSI element address. Address DLT/SDLT 6-drive 5-drive Library Library D4h-DDh DEh-E7h E8h-F1h F2h-FBh FCh-105h 106h 107h 108h 109h ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions 6-drive Element Library Type D8h-E3h Data E4h-EFh Data F0h-FBh Data FCh-107h Data 108h-113h Data 114h Data...
Page 123: Scsi Element Addressing In Multiple Library Stacks
Right magazine CAh-D3h CCh-D7h Fixed slot 12Fh Drive 1 Drive 2 Left magazine B0h-B9h Right magazine D4h-DDh Fixed slot 130h ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Appendix B SCSI Element Addressing Address Element Type Drive Drive C0h-CBh Data Data 144h Data Drive...
Page 124: Scsi Element Addressing In Multiple Library Stacks
119h Level 4 left magazine 11Ah- 123h Level 4 right 124h- magazine 12Eh Fixed slot Fixed slot Fixed slot Fixed slot ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Address Element Type Drive Drive Drive Drive Drive E4h-EFh Data F0h-FBh Data FCh-107h Data...
Page 125: Table 16 Element Addressing, Multiple Library Stack
Right magazine C0h-C9h Fixed slot Drive 1 Drive 2 Left magazine CAh-D3h CCh-D7h Right magazine D4h-DDh Fixed slot 12Eh ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Appendix B SCSI Element Addressing Address Element Type Drive Drive B0h-BBh Import/export C0h-CBh Data Cleaning ( Auto-...
Page 126 Level 4 right 124h- magazine 12Dh Level 1 fixed slot 12Fh Level 2 fixed slot 130h Level 3 fixed slot 131h Level 4 fixed slot 132h ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Address Element Type Drive Drive † Drive Drive Drive E4h-EFh Data F0h-FBh...

Quantum ATL StackLink Installation Instructions Manual

Chapter 1 Installing the Stacklink

Chapter 2 Installing the Rack Mount Shelves

Chapter 3 Installing the Libraries

Chapter 4 Cabling the Multiple Library Stack

Chapter 5 Completing the Installation

Appendix A Library Size Library Size

Appendix Bscsi Element Addressing

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