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M-Series Installation Guide
Document T6423046-02 A01, February 2004
Space Requirements ..................................................................................................3
Cooling Considerations ............................................................................................3
Environmental Requirements..................................................................................5
Power and Grounding ..............................................................................................5
Installing a Desktop M1500......................................................................................5
Installing a Deskside M2500 ....................................................................................5
Determining the Position of the Shelves in the Rack ...........................................6
Installing the M1500 Rack Mount Shelves .............................................................8
Installing the M2500 Rack Mount Shelves ...........................................................14
Installing the Library in the Rack..........................................................................28
Installing Tape Drives in an M1500 ......................................................................31
Installing Tape Drives in an M2500 ......................................................................32
Labeling Tape Cartridges .......................................................................................34
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Introduction Site Requirements Space Requirements ....................3 Cooling Considerations ....................3 Environmental Requirements..................5 Power and Grounding ....................5 Installing a Desktop or Deskside Library Installing a Desktop M1500..................5 Installing a Deskside M2500 ..................5 Installing a Rack Mount Library Determining the Position of the Shelves in the Rack ...........6...
  • Page 2 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Setting the Write-Protect Switch................35 Placing Cartridges in the Library ................36 Connecting the Library to AC Power M1500 Power Requirements ..................41 M2500 Power Requirements ..................43 Connecting the Library to the Host Computer SCSI Cabling Guidelines..................45...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    This document explains how to install a stand-alone M1500 or M2500. To install an M1500 or M2500 module in a multiple library stack, Note: refer to the Tandberg StackLink Installation Instructions (PN T6423049). Site Requirements When selecting an installation site for the library, consider the following requirements: •...
  • Page 4 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 exhausted through vents at the back of the library. To ensure that the library is adequately ventilated: • Place the library on a hard, level surface, or in a standard 19-inch rack.

  • Page 5: Environmental Requirements

    Installing a Desktop M1500 1 Convert the M1500 to a desktop unit by performing the procedures detailed in the Tandberg M1500 Rack Mount to Desktop Conversion Instructions (PN T6421036). This document is provided with the M1500 Rack Mount to Desktop Conversion Kit.

  • Page 6: Installing A Rack Mount Library

    The procedures in this section assume that you have already Note: unpacked the library. If you have not, do so now, referring to the Tandberg M1500 Unpacking Instructions (PN T6421035) or Tandberg M2500 Unpacking Instructions (PN T6423047). Before starting the rack mount installation:...
  • Page 7 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Figure 3 Example of Full and Half U Mounting Positions 3 equally spaced holes equals 1 U In the half U position, the bottom of the mounting bracket aligns with the center of the middle hole in the corresponding U.

  • Page 8: Installing The M1500 Rack Mount Shelves

    Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Figure 5 M2500 Shelf Mounting Positions M2500 13.5U 13.5U M2500 Shelf mounting position (half U position) Shelf mounting position (full U position) This section explains how to install the M1500 rack mount shelves.
  • Page 9 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Part No. Description Qty. 213473 Insert (10-32UNF) 213474 Insert (1/4" dia) 213476 Universal shelf, right 213477 Universal shelf, left 213478 Shelf extender #1 213479 Shelf extender #2 YS40403 Plain washer M5...
  • Page 10 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Use the M5 nuts (PN YS41998) and M5 washers (PN YS40403) provided in the rack mount kit to fasten the left shelf and shelf extender together (see figure Tighten the nuts to finger-tightness only; you need to be able Note: to retract and extend the assembled shelves slightly.
  • Page 11 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Figure 7 Attaching the Shelves to the Extenders Shelf Extender Installing the Rack Mount Shelves To install the rack mount shelves: 1 From the six sizes of inserts provided in the rack mount kit, select the insert type that best fits the holes in the rack rails.
  • Page 12 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Figure 8 Installing the Inserts in the Shelves Inserts 4 Install the left shelf (see figure With the shelf slightly retracted, position the shelf in the rack at the desired mounting height.
  • Page 13 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 6 Secure the shelves (see figure 10): 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.

  • Page 14: Installing The M2500 Rack Mount Shelves

    Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 This section explains how to install the M2500 rack mount shelves. Installing the M2500 Rack Mount Shelves To install rack mount shelves for an M1500, see Installing the Note: M1500 Rack Mount Shelves on page 8.
  • Page 15 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Assembling the Rack Mount Shelves To assemble the rack mount shelves: 1 Measure the distance between the inside surfaces of the front and rear rack rails, then find the corresponding rack depth in...
  • Page 16 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Figure 11 Identifying the Shelf Extender Slots Figure 12 Attaching the Shelf Shelves to the Extenders Extender Installing the Shelves in a Half U Position To install the rack mount shelves in a half U position:...
  • Page 17 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 These inserts will be screwed into the holes in the front and rear flanges of the rack mount shelves. 2 Once you have selected the inserts for your rack, set the others aside. You will not need them for this installation.
  • Page 18 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Figure 14 Installing Inserts at the Rear of the Shelves Group of 6 Group of 4 Group of 4 Group of 6 5 Install the shelves (see figure 15): With the shelf slightly retracted, position the shelf in the rack at the desired mounting height.
  • Page 19 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 6 Install the front shelf clamps (see figure 16): Position a front shelf clamp (PN 215812) on the front left rack rail. The square holes in the front shelf clamp should be aligned with the upper two inserts in the front shelf flange.
  • Page 20 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 7 Install the rear shelf clamps (see figure 17): 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.
  • Page 21 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 8 Install the clamp strips (see figure 18): Position a front shelf clamp (PN 215812) at the front of the front left rack rail, with the bottom of the clamp approximately 15.5 inches (394 millimeters) above the bottom of the rack mount shelf.
  • Page 22 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 9 Tighten the nuts securing the shelves to the shelf extenders. The shelf installation is now complete. Proceed to Installing the Library in the Rack on page 28 to install the library.
  • Page 23 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Figure 19 Installing Inserts at the Front of the Shelves 3 Screw three inserts into the rear flange of each rack mount shelf in the positions shown in figure 20. If the shelves are oriented so the group of...
  • Page 24 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 4 Install the shelves (see figure 15): With the shelf slightly retracted, position the shelf in the rack at the desired mounting height. 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.
  • Page 25 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Figure 22 Installing the Front Shelf Clamps 6 Install the rear shelf clamps (see figure 17): 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.
  • Page 26 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Figure 23 Installing the Rear Shelf Clamps 7 Install the clamp strips (see figure 24): Position a front shelf clamp (PN 215812) at the front of the front left rack rail, with the bottom of the clamp approximately 15.5 inches (394 millimeters) above the bottom of the rack mount shelf.
  • Page 27 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Figure 24 Installing the Clamp strip Clamp Strips Front shelf clamp 8 Tighten the nuts securing the shelves to the shelf extenders. The shelf installation is now complete. Proceed to...

  • Page 28: Installing The Library In The Rack

    Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 This section explains how to install the library in the rack. You will need a #2 Installing the Library in ® POZIDRIV screwdriver for this procedure. the Rack Installing an M1500...
  • Page 29 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 7 Insert a #2 POZIDRIV screwdriver into the hole and turn the rack mount clamp screw clockwise to tighten it. Do not over-tighten the rack mount clamp screw. When Caution: the screw begins to feel tight, turn it an additional quarter turn and then stop.
  • Page 30 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Figure 26 Securing the Library to the Rack Magazine access doors Access holes for the rack mount clamp screws 7 Insert a #2 POZIDRIV screwdriver into one of the holes and turn the rack mount clamp screw clockwise to tighten it fully.

  • Page 31: Installing Drives In The Library

    Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Installing Drives in the Library This section explains how to install tape drives in the library. You will need the following tools for this procedure: ® • #2 PHILLIPS screwdriver (if you are installing drives in an M1500) ®...

  • Page 32: Installing Tape Drives In An M2500

    Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 To install tape drives in an M2500: Installing Tape Drives in an M2500 1 At the back of the library, use a TORX T-20 screwdriver to remove the cover plate protecting the drive bay in which you will install the tape drive.
  • Page 33 Do not attempt to install a sixth drive in the M2500. This Caution: procedure requires specialized software tools available only to Tandberg Data-authorized field service personnel. If a sixth drive is desired, please contact your local Tandberg Data office to arrange for a professional installation. Installing Drives in the Library...

  • Page 34: Preparing And Inserting Tape Cartridges

    Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Preparing and Inserting Tape Cartridges This section explains how to insert tape cartridges into the M1500 and M2500 libraries. This procedure consists of the following steps: • Labeling the tape cartridges •...

  • Page 35: Setting The Write-Protect Switch

    Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Figure 30 Labeling Tape Cartridges B C 1 2 3 L 1 Labeling a DLT or SDLT cartridge Labeling an LTO cartridge 2 Use the same method to apply a cleaning cartridge label to the cleaning cartridge.

  • Page 36: Placing Cartridges In The Library

    Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Figure 31 Setting the Write-Protect Switch (DLT and SDLT Cartridges) Orange tab Write-protect switch Setting the Write-Protect Switch (LTO Cartridges) To write-protect an LTO cartridge, move the write-protect switch to the right...
  • Page 37 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Using a slender object such as a pen, press and hold the magazine release button (see figure 33). Pull the left magazine the rest of the way out of the library.
  • Page 38 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Figure 34 Inserting DLT Cartridges into a Magazine Cartridge retaining latch Label Write-protect switch 5 Insert the magazines into the library, sliding them back until they click into place. 6 Close the magazine access doors.
  • Page 39 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Figure 35 Removing the Level 2 Left Magazine Reach into the library underneath the level 1 left magazine and pull down on the release latch (see figure 36). Figure 36 Release Latch...
  • Page 40 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Figure 37 Removing the Level 1 Left Magazine 3 Remove each remaining magazine by grasping the handle at the front of the magazine and sliding it forward and out of the library.

  • Page 41: Connecting The Library To Ac Power

    Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Connecting the Library to AC Power This section explains how to connect the library to AC power. To connect the M1500 to AC power: M1500 Power Requirements 1 Referring to...
  • Page 42 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Distribution Unit Requirements # of Library 200-240V 50-60Hz supply voltage (Europe 100-120V 50-60Hz supply voltage (USA, Modules & international, etc.) Canada, Japan, etc.) Select one of the following options: Connect all libraries to one UL Listed AC distribution unit rated 15A or 20A, with a •...

  • Page 43: M2500 Power Requirements

    Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 To connect the M2500 to AC power: M2500 Power Requirements 1 Referring to table 8, select appropriate AC distribution unit(s) for your library configuration and input voltage. AC distribution units (power strips) must be certified for Warning: safety by an agency acceptable to the country of use.
  • Page 44 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Table 8 AC Distribution Unit Requirements, M2500 Distribution Unit Requirements # of Library 200-240V 50-60Hz supply voltage (Europe 100-120V 50-60Hz supply voltage (USA, Modules & international, etc.) Canada, Japan, etc.)

  • Page 45: Connecting The Library To The Host Computer

    Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Connecting the Library to the Host Computer The library robotics and tape drives are independent SCSI devices with independent SCSI connections. The M1500 and M2500 provide two 68-pin high density connectors for each device. You can connect these devices to a single SCSI bus or divide them between two or more SCSI buses.

  • Page 46: Scsi Cabling Diagrams

    Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 This section provides sample SCSI cabling configurations for M1500 and SCSI Cabling M2500 libraries. Diagrams SCSI Cabling Diagrams, M1500 Figures through illustrate sample SCSI cabling configurations for a single M1500 module.
  • Page 47 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 To host computer Figure 42 SCSI Cabling Diagram, M1500 — Three SCSI Buses Terminator SCSI Cabling Diagram, M2500 Figures illustrates the recommended SCSI cabling configuration for a single M2500 module.

  • Page 48: Powering Up The Library

    Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 Powering Up the Library To power up the library, press the power switch (or switches) on the back panel of the library (see figure 44 figure 45). To minimize the effects of inrush current, always turn on the library using these library power switches instead of using the power switches that may be on the AC distribution unit.
  • Page 49 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 The GUI displays a welcome screen (see figure 46) and the library runs a power-on self-test (POST). Figure 46 Welcome Screen, M2500 When the POST is complete, the GUI displays the main screen (see figure 47).

  • Page 50: Disabling Unused Drive Bays

    Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 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 function, press the push button directly below the button label on the GUI...
  • Page 51 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 2 Press Config The GUI displays the screen (see figure 50). Configuration Figure 50 Configuration Screen 3 Press the buttons until the drive ID for the unused drive bay Down is highlighted.
  • Page 52 Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide Document T6423046-02 A01 February 2004 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.

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