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  • Page 1 ADIC Scalar i2000 Installation Guide ® ADVANCED DIGITAL INFORMATION CORPORATION www.adic.com...
  • Page 2 Further, ADIC Europe reserves the right to revise or change this publication without obligation on the part of ADIC Europe to notify any person or organization of such revision of change.
  • Page 3 Installing the Host Registration Service on page 90 • Setting up the Library for Remote Access on page 103 • Installing a Remote Client on page 103 • Launching the Remote Client on page 105 • Running the Remote Client on page 106 Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Document Changes...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Setting the Leg Lock Nuts ............16 Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 6 5 Installing a Multi-Module System Required Tools ..............17 Pre-Installation.
  • Page 7 Installing a Remote Client ............103 Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 8 Installing the Client on a Windows System ......... . 104 Installing the Client on a UNIX System.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    The chapters in this manual are arranged in the order that setup should occur; therefore, you should read this manual sequentially and follow the procedures in the order that the information is presented. Intended Audience This guide is intended for ADIC Professional Services and Service personnel that would set up the Scalar i2000. Associated Documents Scalar i2000 Planning Guide - 6-00419-04 Rev A Scalar i2000 User’s Guide - 6-00421-04 Rev A...

  • Page 10: Getting Help

    Getting Help If problems cannot be solved with the aid of this document or if training is desired, contact the ADIC Technical Assistance Center (ATAC). In the USA: 800.827.3822 Outside the USA, toll free: 00.800.9999.3822 Internet: support@adic.com Introduction...

  • Page 11: Safety

    Practicing safety-conscious behavior • Careful action Read and carefully observe the hazard alert information in this guide and in the Scalar i2000 User’s Guide. In addition to the safety instructions in this guide, local and professional safety Note rules apply.

  • Page 12: Safeguards

    Other manufacturers’ documentation forms an integral part of the Scalar i2000 Note documentation. Safeguards To maintain the safeguards, observe the following basic rules for installation, use, and servicing of the Scalar i2000: • Heed Warnings - Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.

  • Page 13: Door Interlock Switches

    Access to Library The Scalar i2000 is completely enclosed in a housing. The only access is provided by the front door and back door. The interlock on the front door is active when the library is powered ON.

  • Page 14: Working On Live Parts

    Clothing must be in agreement with the safety rules. • Clothing must not have metal fasteners • Clothing should be close-fitting so that it cannot be caught in moving machine parts • Button up or roll up your sleeves • Place the ends of a scarf into the clothing •...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter describes how to get started with setting up the Scalar i2000 library. The steps involved in setup include: • Unpacking and inspecting • Checking the accessories • Setting up the library Unpacking and Inspecting Use the instructions supplied with the library to unpack. When you take off the packing material from the parts in the base of the module, put the parts in a safe area so they will not get damaged.

  • Page 16: Setting Up The Library

    30m multi-mode optical cables LC-LC (two per I/O blade, connects I/O blade to SAN) • One library power cord Setting up the Library This section provides a roadmap for setting up the Scalar i2000. Setup includes: • Installing a control module •...
  • Page 17 Figure 1 Control Module, Front View Component Location Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 18 Figure 2 Control Module, Rear View Component Location Top cable entry Drive slots Power distribution unit Library management module AC power cable connection Bottom cable entry Power supply Getting Started...

  • Page 19: Installing A Stand-Alone Control Module

    Positioning the Control Module The first step in setting up your library is system location and positioning. For more information on system location specifications, see the Scalar i2000 Planning Guide. To position the control module Position the control module in its intended location.

  • Page 20: Lowering The Legs

    Lowering the Legs Required tools: 6 mm hex wrench or 16 mm open end wrench Lower the four corner legs by hand until they touch the floor. You may have to use the 6 mm hex wrench or 16 mm open end wrench to turn the legs if the threads do not turn freely.

  • Page 21: Testing The Digital Level

    Be sure to set the level in the exact spot as in Step 1. Wait 10 seconds for the level to completely settle and take note of the angle on the display. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 22 Roll the level toward you so that the display is facing you, but the lettering on the face of the unit is upside down. Be sure to set the level in the exact spot as in Step 1. Wait 10 seconds for the level to completely settle and take note of the angle on the display.

  • Page 23: Verifying Level Condition

    A reading that is 0.00 +/- 0.30 is to be considered level. If the system does not meet 0.00 +/- 0.30 leveling requirement, go to Additional Leveling on page 16. If the system is sufficiently level, go to Setting the Leg Lock Nuts on page 16. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 24: Additional Leveling

    Always make your leveling adjustments to raise the module (turn the legs clockwise looking from the top). • Since the Scalar i2000 frame is very stiff, adjust the appropriate left or right leg pair the same amount when leveling left to right. •...

  • Page 25: Installing A Multi-Module System

    32 inches of service space available in the front and back. Ensure that the leveling legs of all frames will not be resting on tiles that will need to be raised after the system has been installed. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 26: Preparing For Module Attachment

    Ensure that all raised floor tiles have been cut out accordingly to accommodate the power, SCSI, fibre, and Ethernet cables to any of the frames. Preparing for Module Attachment Required tools: 2.5 mm hex wrench, 3 mm hex wrench On the control module or far right expansion module, remove the storage magazines in sections 1- 5 of column 4 of rack 1.
  • Page 27 Remove all of the rear doors by opening them and then lifting them off of the hinges. Set the doors aside. Follow the Removing the X-axis Belt Assembly on page 20 procedure and return here. The belt that has been removed will not be used in the new configuration. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 28: Removing The X-Axis Belt Assembly

    Using a 3 mm hex wrench remove the four (4) screws that are attaching the X-axis tensioner bracket to the X-axis channel in the control module or last expansion module. Using the Removing the X-axis Chain Assembly on page 21 procedure remove the X-axis chain from the control module.

  • Page 29: Removing The X-Axis Chain Assembly

    Removing the X-axis Chain Assembly Required tools: 3 mm and 4 mm hex wrenches To remove the X-axis chain assembly On the top of the X-axis chain assembly, release the Y-axis home sensor cable by flipping up the hold- down. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 30 Disconnect the Y-axis chain (W9) from the X-axis chain assembly (W8). Disconnect the Y-axis motor/home sensor cable from the X-axis chain assembly (W8). Installing a Multi-Module System...
  • Page 31 Using the 3 mm hex wrench, remove the two screws securing the X-axis chain assembly (W8) to the bottom of the control module. Remove valve stops holding the X-axis chain to the firewall. Disconnect the X-axis chain connector from the control module firewall. Remove the X-axis chain from the system. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 32: Adding An Expansion Module

    Adding an Expansion Module To add an expansion module, complete the following procedures: • Position the module • Lower the legs • Raise the control module off of the casters • Level the control module • Set the leg lock nuts •...
  • Page 33 The Scalar i2000 uses a four-bolt attachment method with close-clearance 8 mm bolt holes. The tight clearances allow the bolts to act as frame to frame alignment pins. In most situations, the floor will be flat enough that the attach bolts can be installed while the frames are on their casters.
  • Page 34 Remove the 48V DC power supply from the module by unscrewing the thumbscrew on the power supply and pulling it towards you. There is a “pinch point” between the edge of the cabinet and the left side CAUTION of the power supply when the power supply is slid out of the cabinet. Starting with the lower front bolt, insert the bolt into the frames from right to left.

  • Page 35: Additional Positioning And Attachment

    If you have correctly given each leg seven (7) half turns, you should not be able to turn the feet by hand. • If you can turn one of the feet by hand, lower the complete system back onto the casters and restart this procedure at Lowering the Legs on page 27. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 36: Testing The Digital Level

    The goal is to have the system raised completely off the casters and to distribute the weight evenly on the legs. The whole system should now be raised off of the casters seven (7) half turns. The system may or may not be level enough at this time. Testing the Digital Level Required tools: digital level Perform this test before each use of the digital level and any time the digital level has been dropped or is...
  • Page 37 0.1 degree, you must re-calibrate the level. For more information, refer Calibrating the Digital Level on page 111. If the variance between the readings are within the 0.1 degree limit, the level is within compliance and is ready to be used. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 38: Verifying Leveling Condition

    Verifying Leveling Condition During this step, you will check each frame to verify a level condition. Required tools: digital level Position the digital level at the bottom of each frame just inside the front door. Verify that each frame is level left to right and front to back. A reading that is 0.00 +/- 0.30 is acceptable.

  • Page 39: Additional Leveling

    Always make your leveling adjustments to raise the module (turn the legs clockwise looking from the top). • Since the Scalar i2000 frame is very stiff, adjust all front or rear legs the same amount when leveling front to back. •...

  • Page 40: Setting The Leg Lock Nuts

    If the level readings in the frames vary by more that +/- 0.3, there is an abnormal condition and you should contact Technical Support. If the system is sufficiently level, go to Setting the Leg Lock Nuts page 32. Setting the Leg Lock Nuts Verify that all legs are carrying load and that the library does not rock.

  • Page 41: Installing And Aligning The Middle X-Axis Rail

    This will keep the two rails butted together. Using the x-rail junction as a middle point, loosen five (5) 3 mm screws on each side of the junction. Insert the ADIC X-axis rail alignment tool (Part Number 3-00147-01) into the middle X-axis rail. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 42: Installing The X-Axis Belt Tensioner

    Position the middle of the X-axis rail alignment tool over the junction point in the rails. If the X-axis rail tool is positioned correctly you should be able gain access to the 3 mm screws through the holes in the tool. Using an 8 mm nut driver or open end wrench, tighten the 8 mm nuts on the X-axis rail alignment tool.
  • Page 43 Uncompress the X-axis tensioner. Note that the gap cannot exceed 5 mm. Continue to unscrew the compression screw until there is a 10 mm gap between the screw head and tensioner base. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 44: Installing The X-Axis Cable Chain Assembly

    Installing the X-axis Cable Chain Assembly The appropriate length X-axis chain was shipped with the expansion module(s) ship kit. The X-axis chain that has been removed will not be used in the new configuration. Follow the procedure below to install the X-axis chain assembly.
  • Page 45 Connect the Y-axis motor/home sensor cable to the X-axis chain assembly (W8). Connect the Y-axis chain (W9) to the X-axis chain assembly (W8). Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 46: Connecting Module Cables

    On the top of the X axis chain assembly, lock down the Y-axis home sensor cable by pressing down on the hold-down. Connecting Module Cables Ensure that the LBX terminator has been removed from the previous module and installed on the LBX of the last module.

  • Page 47: Assembling The Last Expansion Module

    Locate the right side panel that was removed from the control module or previous expansion module. Lower the side panel onto the module. Using the 2.5 mm hex wrench and nine (9) screws, attach the side panel to the module. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 48 Installing a Multi-Module System...

  • Page 49: Installing Tape Drives

    When the control module drives are installed, move on to the next expansion module starting with the lower drive cluster. Figure 3 Drive installation locations Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 50 The following procedure assumes that you are installing drives in a new system and that the power is not yet turned on. For the steps required to install drives into an existing system that has the power turned on, refer to the Scalar i2000 Maintenance Guide. To install a tape drive Open the front door.
  • Page 51 In the corresponding drive location, using the Phillips screwdriver or your fingers, unscrew the one retaining thumbscrew and remove the corresponding drive cover plate(s). You have to remove two cover plates for each full-height UDSII drive. Note Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 52 Using the markings on the drive slot, install the drive slowly so the guide rails engage. The installed drive should be flush with no gaps above or below it. Use the bottom of the empty drive cluster as a guide if you are installing a drive in the Drive 1 or Drive 7 position.
  • Page 53 Using the Phillips screwdriver or your fingers, tighten the two retaining thumbscrews of the UDSII drive. 10 Install any further tape drives in the lower drive cluster. When the lower cluster is full, install the next tape drive in the upper drive cluster. 11 Close the back door. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 54 Installing Tape Drives...

  • Page 55: Installing Optional Hardware

    Installing Optional Hardware This chapter describes how to install the Scalar i2000 optional hardware. Optional hardware includes: • Redundant power supply • I/O management unit cooling assembly • I/O blades in the I/O management unit • I/E station in expansion modules Installing a Redundant Power Supply The library supports both non-redundant and redundant power configurations.
  • Page 56 Remove the cover plate over the slot for the redundant power supply by unscrewing the two thumbscrews on the plate. Slide in the AC redundant power supply and tighten the thumbscrew. Slide in the DC redundant power distribution unit. On the power distribution unit, set the circuit breaker switch to the up (0) position to turn power on. Installing Optional Hardware...

  • Page 57: Installing The I/O Management Unit Cooling Assembly

    I/O management unit If it is not already there, place the latch handle in the up position. Using the #1 Phillips screwdriver or your fingers, tighten the thumbscrew on the I/O management unit cooling assembly. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 58: Installing Blades In The I/O Management Unit

    Installing Blades in the I/O Management Unit The library comes with an I/O management unit chassis installed. If I/O blades were purchased, you will need to install them in the I/O management unit. The I/O management unit contains the control management blade (CMB) and I/O blades. The following graphic shows where the blades should be installed and the slot population order.
  • Page 59 Repeat steps 3 and 5 for each FC or SCSI blade ensuring to install the blades in the proper order. Slots that are not populated with I/O blades must contain a cover CAUTION plate. Remove the ESD strap from the ground. Close the back door. Power on the library. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 60: Adding An I/E Station To An Expansion Module

    Adding an I/E Station to an Expansion Module This section describes how to upgrade an expansion module to include an I/E station. Required tools: #2 Phillips screwdriver, 2.5 mm hex wrench, wire cutters (for plastic ties) To install an I/E station onto an existing expansion module If the library is currently on, power off the library.
  • Page 61 Using the #2 Phillips screwdriver, mount the new expansion module skin onto the upper area of the front door next to the I/E station using three pan head screws. Using the #2 Phillips screwdriver, mount the I/E station panel cover onto the front door using four pan head screws. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 62 10 Cut and remove the two cable ties that hold the door interlock cables to the expansion module frame. 11 Open the back door of the expansion module. 12 Using the thumbscrews, remove the top drive cluster cover plate, the mid-library cover plate, the bottom drive cluster cover plate, and the LBX/IEX cover plate.
  • Page 63 13 Route the I/E station cable (W6) from the I/E station lock assembly following the door interlock cable to toward the rear of the expansion module. Continue routing cable W6 through the drive cluster clamps down toward the LBX. 14 Connect cable W6 to the J7 connector on the LBX card. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 64 15 Connect cable W6 to the I/E station lock assembly and route the cable around the cable tray. 16 Following the cutouts on the cable tray ramp, secure cable W6 to the cable tray using the eight pieces of velcro provided. Installing Optional Hardware...
  • Page 65 I/E station magazines. In the LMC, run the Setup > Partitions command to delete partitions and create new ones. Refer to the Scalar i2000 User’s Guide for more information about working with partitions. With the old partitions deleted, you must also configure new host LUN mappings to reference new partitions.
  • Page 66 Installing Optional Hardware...

  • Page 67: Cabling

    The MCB SCSI control port provides its own termination. Drives attach directly to host computers and are represented by their own unique SCSI ID or WWNN/WWPN and FC_LUN ID. The Scalar i2000 user interface client software communicates via an Ethernet connection to the localized server and agent running on the MCB.
  • Page 68 Figure 5 Direct attached library with SCSI drives Drives 2, 4, and 6 need to be terminated by installing an appropriate terminator Note on the ports without a cable. Do not cable a drive to the MCB. The library does not support using the CAUTION MCB as a terminating device on a chain of drives.

  • Page 69: I/O Management Unit Attached Libraries

    LUN be mapped to a host port on the same I/O blade to which the partition's drives are connected (refer to Host Connection Considerations on page 63). The Scalar i2000 user interface client software communicates with the I/O management unit via an Ethernet connection to the localized server and agent running on the MCB.
  • Page 70 Cabling may be affected by partitioning or zoning changes done as part of Note configuration. When cabling to drives, ensure that they are cabled to the correct hosts for the defined partitions. If the I/O blades have active channel zoning, ensure that the drives are attached to ports that are accessible to defined zone.

  • Page 71: Host Connection Considerations

    In contrast to the SNC family of products where the device map LUN is the FC_LUN presented to hosts, the Scalar i2000 uses a LUN ID which is configured by using the Library Management Console FC Host and SCSI Host commands. Library partitions as well as drives are presented as devices to be mapped. SCSI IDs or cabling may affect which SCSI device map LUN is associated with which FC Host or SCSI Host LUN ID;...
  • Page 72 Cabling...

  • Page 73: Applying Power

    Plug the AC power cable(s) into a power source(s). On the power distribution unit(s), set the circuit breaker switch labeled Power to the up (I) position. Fan power supplies will start but library power is not fully on. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 74 Redundant Redundant power supply power distribution unit (optional) (optional) Power supply Power distribution unit AC power cable connection Close the back door. On the operator panel, press Power to turn on power. Make sure the front door is closed. Note The library will power on.
  • Page 75 It may take a few minutes for the library to fully power on and the Library Note Management Console to display. During the power-on sequence, the Robotics Enabled indicator will flash. Once the system is fully up, the Robotics Enabled indicator will turn solid green. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 76 Applying Power...

  • Page 77: Hardware Verification

    IE station and the drive-side and door-side slots. Verify that there is a solid green drive status light. Run Tools > Teach to perform a configuration and a calibration on the library. If hardware verification indicates problems, consult the troubleshooting procedures in the Scalar i2000 Maintenance Guide.
  • Page 78 The time to complete individual tests: • 4 to 10 minutes for accessor leveling • 1 to 2 minutes for gripper testing • 10 to 45 minutes for get/put testing These times do not include debug or repair time. Note To run the Installation Verification Test Log on as Service on the remote client or from the local touch screen.

  • Page 79: Full System Test

    Number of modules • Number of I/E stations • Number of storage magazines for each type of media • Number of drives for each type of media • Number of I/E magazines for each type of media Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 80: Drive Report

    Drive Report This report displays information about each drive installed in the library: • Type of drives installed • Interface of each drive (SCSI or Fibre) • Each drive’s serial number • Firmware version installed on each drive Blade Report This report displays information on each blade installed in the library: •...

  • Page 81: Saving The Reports And Logs

    If you choose to save directly to your hard drive, the report listing and test log will be combined into one text file. Refer to the library Scalar i2000 Maintenance Guide for more information. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 82 Hardware Verification...

  • Page 83: Configuring The Library

    Proposed IP of library • Subnet Mask for local network • IP Gateway for local subnet • IP of SMTP server • Access account of SMTP server • Customer e-mail addresses (if they wish to set up e-mail notification) Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 84: Logging On To The Library

    Logging on to the Library After the system has finished booting, you will see the Logon dialog box. Use the keyboard displayed on the touch-screen to long on. Use the <Shift> key to access special characters. Note To log on Tap the text box after the word Name.

  • Page 85: Basic Configuration

    If the partition is online, you will be asked whether or not it can be taken offline.You must answer Yes to continue the deletion process. If you answer Yes, the partition is taken offline. b. Select Delete. The selected partition has been deleted. Select Close. Proceed to Running the Setup Wizard. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 86: Running The Setup Wizard

    Running the Setup Wizard You must first run the Setup Wizard or manually configure the library network Note configuration in order to manage your library remotely. Use the Setup Wizard to enable or modify: • Licenses (Refer to Enabling Licenses on page 79 for more information.) •...

  • Page 87: Advanced Configuration

    Enter the appropriate license key into the text box after Enter License Key. License keys are case sensitive. Select OK. Licensed features are shown with the status and expiration date for each feature. Proceed to Setting Network Configuration. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 88: Setting Network Configuration

    You must fully understand all network issues before you change the network configuration for a working system. A Scalar i2000 library that is connected to an external Ethernet CAUTION network with an IP address of 10.10.X.X will not function correctly.

  • Page 89: Setting Up E-Mail

    Select Setup > Notification. The Notification dialog box is displayed. The default notification address for Severity 1 issues is techsupport@adic.com. To delete an e-mail address, select the address in this dialog box, and then select Delete. Select Create to enter an e-mail address. The New Email Notification dialog box is displayed.

  • Page 90: Creating Partitions

    Do not enter multiple addresses into this box. To associate more than one e-mail address with events of a particular severity, repeat the Create process. Select the severity level that will be reported. Select level 1, “Failed,” to receive only emergency-related notifications. The severity levels are numbered from 1 to 3, with 3 being the least severe.

  • Page 91: Creating Partitions Manually

    Disabled, Prefix, Suffix, and Pass Through. The bold, underlined portion represents the media identifier. Table 2 Return media identifier behavior example ABC123L1 Actual LT0-1 barcode label Volume serial number Behavior returned to Host Disabled ABC123 Prefix L1ABC123 Suffix ABC123L1 Pass Through ABC123L1 Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 92 In the Select Drives dialog box, select the location of the desired drive or drives. Make sure that you select the appropriate module, since the Scalar i2000 can have drives in the control module and in any other expansion module.

  • Page 93: Configuring I/O Blade Ports

    In the Select I/E Magazines dialog box, select the location of one or more I/E station magazines. Make sure that you select the appropriate module, since the Scalar i2000 can have I/E stations in the control module and in any other expansion module.
  • Page 94 Figure 8 Fiber Channel Parameters port in target mode Figure 9 Fiber Channel Parameters port in initiator mode Configuring the Library...

  • Page 95: Configuring Fc Host Port Failover

    The primary port becomes active by default and the alternate port will go on passive standby until a failover occurs. Use the Select Primary combo box to select from the target ports that are online and available. You must select a primary port. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 96: Configuring Data Path Conditioning

    Select Set. You will be warned if any errors are found in your configuration. To enable a disabled target port Select the Physical Ports tab to manually enable a target port that is offline due to an error condition. If the Configuration tab is disabled, the table on the Physical Ports tab will be empty. The table shows you each target port on the I/O blade, the port’s state and the type of failure that has occurred, if applicable.
  • Page 97 I/O blade and a host. That time interval is configured by means of HRS. Refer to Installing the Host Registration Service on page 90 for more information. Select OK to save your configuration and return to the Datapath Conditioning dialog box. Proceed to Installing the Host Registration Service. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 98: Installing The Host Registration Service

    FC Host you can manage your Scalar i2000 without installing HRS. However, HRS ensures that data path conditioning includes the host portion of the data path. The HRS software is available from the ADIC customer service web site, or from your service representative. Installing the Host Registration Service for Windows Install this software on a host computer running the Windows operating system that is attached to the Scalar i2000.

  • Page 99: Installing The Host Registration Service For Solaris

    HRS runs when the system is booting. The file that controls this process is S99hrs and it can be found in the folder /etc/rc2.d The default re-registration period is 5 minutes. To change the re-registration period Find the PID for the current HRS process. Type ps -ef | grep hrs Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 100: Installing The Host Registration Service For Hp-Ux

    and press Enter. Kill the HRS process. Type kill -9 [PID] and press Enter. Restart HRS. For the phrase in brackets, substitute the number of minutes you want to elapse between registrations. Type: hrs -i[interval in minutes] -D & and press Enter. This causes HRS to run in the background as a daemon, registering at the specified time interval.

  • Page 101: Installing The Host Registration Service For Aix

    If you are entering the path, be sure you include the HstRegSrv.bff as the file name. When prompted to Select Packages to List, select package. When prompted to Select Software to Install, select 1.13.0.0 ADIC Host Registration Service The software is installed.

  • Page 102: Configuring Switch Zoning

    Configuring Switch Zoning If one or more FC switches is attached to the library, verify that proper switch zoning is configured. Proceed to Configuring Host Access. Configuring Host Access If your host(s) are connected through the management control blade or an I/O blade, run FC Host or SCSI Host, as appropriate, to allow the library to manage your media proper.

  • Page 103: Scsi Host

    Channel, and LUNs 0-7 associated with each ID. Drag and drop devices from the Device column into the boxes associated with particular LUN assignments in the ID/LUN/Device column. Select OK to save the mapping. Proceed to Putting Physical Library and Partitions Online. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 104: Putting Physical Library And Partitions Online

    Putting Physical Library and Partitions Online Individual partitions, as well as the physical library, must be online in order for a host to communicate with them. To put a partition online Select the partition using the View menu. Select Operations > Change Mode. The Change Mode dialog box is displayed. Select Online.

  • Page 105: Logging Off

    You can also log off by selecting the Log Off button on the toolbar. Selecting the Log Off command causes the Log On dialog box to be displayed. To return to library management, simply log on again. You have completed configuration, proceed to Installing Cartridges on page 99. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 106 Configuring the Library...

  • Page 107: Installing Cartridges

    Make certain that the cartridge is completely seated in the slot. Accessor motion can be impeded if the cartridge is not completely seated within the slot. • Make sure that the media is not inserted in the slot upside down (see Figure 10). Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 108: Importing Cartridges Into Partitions

    Figure 10 Cartridge in magazine Importing Cartridges into Partitions Use the Import command to add cartridges into the partitions you have set up. Place cartridges in the I/E station. The scanner automatically reads the barcodes on new cartridges. To import a data cartridge from an I/E station slot to a storage slot in a partition Select a partition using the View menu.
  • Page 109 The number of the magazine (section) where the slot is located, numbered from the top down Results “Imported” or “Failed” Select Import. The accessor moves the cartridge automatically from the I/E station to the first available empty slot in that partition. You cannot manually specify the slot. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 110 Installing Cartridges...

  • Page 111: Setting Up The Library For Remote Access

    The same Library Management Console (LMC) available from the local library touchscreen is also available as a remote client application. Before you can manage the library remotely, you must install the ADIC Management Console (AMC) client application. From the AMC remote client, you can access the remote LMC.

  • Page 112: Installing The Client On A Windows System

    To install the client on a Windows system Load the product CD. Click the install link under the ADIC Management Console Console 4.2 and LMC 1.2. Click OK. If the install link does not launch the installation program, browse to the amc4_0\software\nt folder on the product CD.

  • Page 113: Launching The Remote Client

    To launch a Windows client If you accepted the defaults during the installation, select the ADIC Management Console program group on the Start menu to see the Client icon. If you installed a program group other than the default, go there instead.

  • Page 114: Running The Remote Client

    Remote Remote Host w/ Host w/ Single LMC Single LMC Client Client Firewall Security Scalar i2000 Library Figure 12 Multiple Clients on the Same Remote Host Computer Remote Host Computer Client Client This configuration is not supported. Scalar i2000 Scalar i2000...

  • Page 115: Installation Verification

    Verify that the proper, library system firmware level and drive brick firmware level are loaded on the system. Review the CS Web site for current releases at https://csweb01hq.adic.com/. Review all Tech Bulletins and Release Notes applicable to the firmware being loaded.
  • Page 116 Go to Setup > Notification. Each Severity has an associated list of addresses to send automatic notification messages. Severity 1 should contain techsup@adic.com and any customer specified addresses Severity 2 – 3 are optional and may be disabled in certain library firmware levels. (Note: 4 columns are provided for convenience, there is no requirement for or limitation to 4 entries).
  • Page 117 Verify proper switch zoning, if one or more are connected to the library. Verify HBA configuration and port settings on the host(s). Verify Host Type Settings. In the LMC, select Setup > Device Access > FC host and then select Host Type and verify the values. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 118 Verify all Host LUN Mapping. In the LMC, select Setup > Device> Access > FC Host, and then select LUN Mapping and verify the values. Verify that the Media Changer and Devices appear in the device list for each host. Save the library’s configuration file onto a remote computer running the remote LMC client.

  • Page 119: A Calibrating The Digital Level

    Press and hold the HOLD and ALT ZERO buttons simultaneously until SUP is displayed; this usually takes three seconds. Release the buttons once SUP is displayed. SUP will display for a few seconds and then [ 0 ] is displayed. The level is now ready to be calibrated. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 120 Place the level so that the display is facing you and lettering on the face of the level is right-side up. Mark the position of the level so you can place the level back into the same spot as you move it during this calibration process.
  • Page 121 Mark the position of the level so you can place the level back into the same spot as you move it during this vertical calibration process. Wait 10 seconds for the level to completely settle. Without moving the level, gently press the HOLD button until a [ 5 ] appears on the display. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 122 Turn the level around so the display is facing away from you and the screw on the back of the level is at the top. Ensure that the level is positioned in the same spot as Step 7. Wait 10 seconds for the level to completely settle.
  • Page 123 The level is now calibrated and is ready for use. Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
  • Page 124 Calibrating the Digital Level...
  • Page 125 Logging off - T - ......77 Logging on tape drive sled Scalar i2000 Installation Guide...
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