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Document No. 6-01741-02, October 2008
Scalar i500 Getting Started Guide
Using the Control Module as a Standalone Unit ......................................................................5
Using a Multi-Module Library Configuration ..........................................................................5
Connecting Parallel SCSI Cables ..............................................................................................11
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Connecting Fibre Channel Cables Through a Fibre Channel I/O Blade 14 Connecting Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Cables 15 Step 6: Connect the Library Cables Step 7: Configure the Library Settings Step 8: Run the Library Document No. 6-01741-02, October 2008 Scalar i500 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Statement

    Made in the 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. Quantum Corporation may revise this publication from time to time without notice.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction The Scalar i500 Getting Started Guide provides an overview of the steps required to unpack, set up, and install the Scalar i500 library. For more detailed information on configuring and running your library as well as adding, removing, and replacing parts, see the Scalar i500 User’s Guide.

  • Page 4: Step 1: Unpack The Library

    4 Remove the tape drives from the library. For information about removing tape drives, see the Scalar i500 User’s Guide. 5 Remove the power supplies from the library. For information about removing power supplies, see the Scalar i500 User’s Guide.

  • Page 5: Step 2: Install The Library In A Rack (Optional For 5U And 14U)

    Step 2: Install the Library in a Rack (Optional for 5U and 14U) All Scalar i500 libraries taller than 14U must be installed in a rack.The rack secures the bottom module, and all other modules are then secured to the bottom module. Installing the modules into the rack requires at least two people.

  • Page 6: Control Module

    Scalar i500 Getting Started Guide Document No. 6-01741-02 October 2008 modules to ensure there is only one top cover plate and only one bottom cover plate in the library. Cover Plate CONTROL MODULE Cover Plate Cover Plate Cover Plate CONTROL MODULE...
  • Page 7 Tighten all thumbscrews located at the base of the front and back of the modules. If installing in a rack, secure the module in the rack using rack ears. For instructions, see the Scalar i500 User’s Guide. If stacking the expansion module on top of another module, engage the Y-rails of the new module in your library configuration.
  • Page 8 Scalar i500 Getting Started Guide Document No. 6-01741-02 October 2008 Rear Y-rail Front Y-rail From the front of the library, open the I/E station and access doors of the expansion module. Squeeze the handle of the Y-rail release mechanism, lift it out of its locked position, and slide it downward as far as it will go.
  • Page 9 “unparked” position. When in the correct position, the parking tab is removed completely from the interior of the module and will not accidentally swing into the path of the robot. Step 3: Install the Module(s) Scalar i500 Getting Started Guide Document No. 6-01741-02 October 2008...

  • Page 10: Step 4: Install The Module Components

    Document No. 6-01741-02 October 2008 Step 4: Install the Module Components For instructions on any of the following steps, see the Scalar i500 User’s Guide. Gently release the robot assembly. It will lower to the bottom module of the library.

  • Page 11: Step 5: Connect The Tape Drive Cables

    Fibre Channel I/O blades. You may need to follow more than one set of instructions below. For more detailed instructions, see the Scalar i500 User’s Guide. There are two recommended ways to cable SCSI tape drives: one tape drive per SCSI bus Connecting Parallel SCSI or two tape drives per SCSI bus.
  • Page 12 Scalar i500 Getting Started Guide Document No. 6-01741-02 October 2008 Connecting one tape drive per SCSI bus Connecting two tape drives per SCSI bus SCSI cables to host Step 5: Connect the Tape Drive Cables SCSI terminators...

  • Page 13: Connecting Fibre Channel Cables Directly To Host Or Switch

    1 Connect one end of a Fibre Channel cable to the Fibre Channel port on the tape drive. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to your host or switch. port Step 5: Connect the Tape Drive Cables Scalar i500 Getting Started Guide Document No. 6-01741-02 October 2008 Fibre...

  • Page 14: Connecting Fibre Channel Cables Through A Fibre Channel I/O Blade

    Scalar i500 Getting Started Guide Document No. 6-01741-02 October 2008 For each tape drive: Connecting Fibre Channel Cables Through a Fibre Channel I/O Blade For each Fibre Channel I/O blade: 1 Connect one end of a Fibre Channel cable to the Fibre Channel port on the tape drive.

  • Page 15: Connecting Serial Attached Scsi (Sas) Cables

    2 Connect the other end of the cable directly to the host. Caution: The library supports SAS host cable lengths meeting the standard SAS specification. Step 5: Connect the Tape Drive Cables Scalar i500 Getting Started Guide Document No. 6-01741-02 October 2008 Tape drive SAS port SAS cable to host...

  • Page 16: Step 6: Connect The Library Cables

    Scalar i500 Getting Started Guide Document No. 6-01741-02 October 2008 Step 6: Connect the Library Cables 1 Remove the protective plastic caps covering the module connectors on the control module and expansion module(s). 2 Connect the module cables and module terminators.

  • Page 17: Step 7: Configure The Library Settings

    Press the power switch on the front of the library once. Power up the host system. 2 Verify communication with all devices on the bus. 3 Configure the library. Step 7: Configure the Library Settings Scalar i500 Getting Started Guide Document No. 6-01741-02 October 2008 Middle Ethernet...
  • Page 18 When you have completed the Setup Wizard, the Library Configuration report appears on the web client. The Library Configuration report provides information on the library’s tape drives, partitions, I/E stations, storage slots, cleaning slots, and loaded media. If you need additional licenses for storage slots, encryption key management, or advanced reporting, contact technical support.

  • Page 19: Step 8: Run The Library

    Step 8: Run the Library You are now ready to start using your library. For information about using your library, see the Scalar i500 User’s Guide. See also the library’s online Help. To access the online Help system, click the For detailed instructions on configuring the library, see the Scalar i500 User’s Guide.

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