Remote Management Unit; Storage Networking Controllers (Sncs); Drive Modules And Filler Plates; Internal Components - ADIC Scalar 100 User Manual

Remote Management Unit

The Remote Management Unit (RMU) allows remote access to the library via a web browser. The RMU
resides in each system and is pre-installed at the factory.
The RMU performs the following functions:
• Provides remote operation of all library operator panel functions via a Web browser.
• Allows the user to check the status of the system, firmware levels, and other useful information.
• Updates RMU, drive (LTO only), and library controller firmware.
• Supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 1.0 and acts as an SNMP-server,
generating SNMP traps and responding to SNMP requests.
• Supports ADIC Library Management Information Base (MIB) version 2.0.
• Detects a power loss and generates an SNMP trap for notification.
• Enables the retrieval of library logs and library, drive, and RMU diagnostic files.
• Allows RMU configuration changes such as network, users, and date/time changes.
For information on using the RMU, refer to

Storage Networking Controllers (SNCs)

The Scalar 100 offers optional Storage Networking Controllers (SNC) that provide many features for Scalar
100 libraries. For example, they increase data transfer rates, enable you to use and manage your library in
a Storage Area Network (SAN) and provide Fibre to SCSI or Gigabit Ethernet to SCSI connectivity.
The available feature set depends on which SNC you integrate into your library. The Scalar 100 supports
the SNC 5101, SNC 6101, and the SNC 4500. To learn more about the available SNCs, visit
or reference the applicable manual(s) on the Scalar 100 product CD.

Drive Modules and Filler Plates

A drive module is the component that holds the drive and the Fibre or SCSI connections between the drive
and the library. Filler plates cover empty drive slots to prevent debris from entering the library.
If you do not have a drive filler plate, contact ATAC before removing a drive.

Internal Components

The robotic system and magazines are the key internal components of the Scalar 100.

Robotic System and Barcode Scanner

The robotic system identifies and moves cartridges between the storage slots, tape drives, and the mailbox.
The robotic arm (picker) has picker fingers that enable it to grab media cartridges and move them into
position along X, Y, and Z motion coordinates.
Each tape cartridge contains a barcode that is read by the barcode scanner during the inventory process.
The barcode scanner is also used during the teaching process where it reads the fiducial labels to identify
the types of storage and tape drives installed in the library.
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Using the Remote Management Unit on page 89.
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