Compaq SW TL881 DLT Mini-Lib/1 Manual page 4

iv Compaq TL881 MiniLibrary System Users Guide
Chapter 2
Operation
Operation Overview ..................................................................................................2-1
Expansion Unit ...................................................................................................2-1
MiniLibrary Base Module ..................................................................................2-5
Data Unit ............................................................................................................2-7
Starting the System...........................................................................................2-10
The MiniLibrary Menu Structure .....................................................................2-13
Inserting and Removing Cartridges..................................................................2-26
Inserting a Magazine ........................................................................................2-31
MiniLibrary Base Module ................................................................................2-32
TL881 Components .................................................................................................2-35
Storage Architecture.........................................................................................2-35
The Expansion Unit..........................................................................................2-36
The MiniLibrary Base Module.........................................................................2-36
The Data Unit ...................................................................................................2-36
SCSI Interface Configurations .........................................................................2-36
SCSI Bus Performance Considerations............................................................2-37
Drives ...............................................................................................................2-37
Internal Cabling Configuration ........................................................................2-37
Bus Length Limitations ....................................................................................2-37
Physical Configuration .....................................................................................2-37
System Expansion ............................................................................................2-38
Free-Standing MiniLibrary Base Modules Conversion ...................................2-38
Features.............................................................................................................2-38
Control Panel ....................................................................................................2-39
Display..............................................................................................................2-39
Magazine Security Lock...................................................................................2-39
Power Supply....................................................................................................2-40
Tape Cartridge Magazines................................................................................2-40
Integral Fan Cooling.........................................................................................2-42
Library Robotics...............................................................................................2-42
Bar Code Reader...............................................................................................2-42
Chapter 3
Installation
Installation Overview ................................................................................................3-1
Introduction ........................................................................................................3-1
Planning Your Installation..................................................................................3-3
Mechanical Installation ......................................................................................3-4