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StorageTek SL500
Modular Library System
Systems Assurance Guide
Part Number: MT9212
October 2010
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  • Page 1 StorageTek SL500 Modular Library System Systems Assurance Guide Part Number: MT9212 October 2010 Revision MD Submit comments about this document by clicking the Feedback [+] link at: http://docs.sun.com...
  • Page 2 StorageTek SL500 Modular Library System: Systems Assurance Guide MT9212 Revision MD Copyright © 2004, 2010, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This software and related documentation are provided under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and are protected by intellectual property laws. Except as expressly permitted in your license agreement or allowed by law, you may not use, copy, reproduce, translate, broadcast, modify, license, transmit, distribute, exhibit, perform, publish, or display any part, in any form, or by any means.
  • Page 3 Summary of Changes Date Revision Description August 2004 Initial Release January 2005 See this revision for details. February 2005 See this revision for details. March 2005 See this revision for details. May 2005 See this revision for details. August 2005 See this revision for details.
  • Page 4 iv SL500: Systems Assurance Guide • October 2010 Revision MD • MT9212...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface xiii Introduction 1 Library Overview 2 Capacity on Demand 4 Capacity on Demand Features and Restrictions 4 Hardware Activation Keys 5 Activation Key File 5 Library with LTO-only Cartridge Slots 6 LTO-only Slot Physical Configurations 6 LTO-only Capacity Calculations 11 Mixed Media Slot Physical Configurations 12 Mixed Media Capacities 16 Mixed Media Library Capacity Rules 16...
  • Page 6 Power System 24 Robotics Unit 25 Electronics 26 Operator Panels 27 Keypad 27 Library Console 28 Local Operator Panel 28 Cartridge Access Port 28 Library Interfaces 29 Ethernet 29 Simple Network Management Protocol 30 SCSI LVD 31 Fibre Channel 32 Library Management Software 33 Automated Cartridge System Library Software 33 Independent Hardware and Software Vendors 34...
  • Page 7 Site Survey 45 System Configuration 46 Applications 48 Databases 50 Hardware Configurations 51 Library 51 Tape Drives 52 Cartridge Tapes 53 Network 54 Cables and Connectors 56 Data Center Services 58 Site Preparation 59 Site Planning Checklist 59 Preparing for the Installation 62 Personnel 62 Tools 62 Physical Planning 63...
  • Page 8 Local Operator Panel 73 Magazines 74 Rack Mount to Desktop Base Module 74 Ethernet Cables 75 Interface Cables 75 Fiber-optic Cables 75 Two Gigabit Fiber-Optic Cables 76 SCSI Cables 77 SCSI Terminators 77 Cartridges and Labels 78 Tape Drives 79 Tape Drives and Cartridges 83 LTO Tape Drives and Cartridges 83 SDLT/DLT-S4 Tape Drives and Cartridges 86...
  • Page 9 Tables TABLE 1-1 LTO-only Capacity Rules 11 TABLE 1-2 LTO-only Capacity Example 11 TABLE 1-3 Mixed Media Library Capacity Rules 16 TABLE 1-4 Mixed Media Library Capacity Example 17 TABLE 1-5 Library Component Weights 36 TABLE 1-6 Environmental Specifications 36 TABLE 1-7 Library Power without Tape Drives 37 TABLE 1-8...
  • Page 10 TABLE 3-15 Cables and Connectors 56 TABLE 4-1 Site Planning Checklist 59 TABLE 4-2 Installation Tools 62 TABLE 5-1 Base Module—LTO-only 69 TABLE 5-2 Library and Module Upgrades (X-options)—All Libraries TABLE 5-3 Country-specific Power Cords TABLE 5-4 Non-country-specific Power Cords 71 TABLE 5-5 Redundant Power Supply 72 TABLE 5-6...
  • Page 11 Figures FIGURE 1-1 Front View of Library Components 2 FIGURE 1-2 Rear View of Library Components 3 FIGURE 1-3 Base Module, LTO-only Library Slots FIGURE 1-4 Firmware, LTO-only Library Slot Mapping 8 FIGURE 1-5 SCSI Element Numbering Mapping—LTO-only Library 9 FIGURE 1-6 LTO-only Library Slots for Back Wall of Cartridge Expansion Module 10 FIGURE 1-7...
  • Page 12 FIGURE A-2 SDLT/DLT-S4 Cartridge Labels 87 xii SL500: Systems Assurance Guide • October 2010 Revision MD • MT9212...

  • Page 13: Preface

    This Systems Assurance Guide is intended for account executives, system engineers, professional services personnel, service engineers, marketing and sales representatives, plus anyone interested in information about Oracle’s StorageTek SL500 Modular Library System—also called the SL500 library or just library throughout this guide.
  • Page 14 Documentation, Support, and Training Function Description Web Site http://www.oracle.com/index.html General information and links. Documentation Search for technical documentation. Customer: http://docs.sun.com/ Download PDF/HTML documents. ■ Employee: http://docs.sfbay.sun.com/ Order printed documents. ■ Partner: https://spe.sun.com/spx/control/Login ■  Downloads Download firmware and graphical Customer: http://www.sun.com/download/index.jsp user interfaces, patches, and features.

  • Page 15: Introduction

    C H A P T E R Introduction Oracle’s StorageTek Modular Library Systems are automated tape libraries. The product family uniquely addresses clear customer requirements for very high availability defined as near-zero: Near-zero scheduled downtime through dynamic additions in capacity (slots) and ■...

  • Page 16: Library Overview

    Library Overview Library Overview The SL500 library, shown in , is a self-contained, fully FIGURE 1-1 FIGURE 1-2 automated, cartridge tape storage system that is scalable and mounts into a standard 483 mm (19 in.) rack or cabinet. The base module is also available as a desktop version. Front View of Library Components FIGURE 1-1 1.

  • Page 17: Figure 1-2 Rear View Of Library Components

    Library Overview Rear View of Library Components FIGURE 1-2 1. Base module 7. RLC controller card 8. MPU2 (Fibre Channel) or MPW/RLW (SCSI)  2. Drive expansion module PUA (Dual Port Fibre Channel-check on availability) 3. Cartridge expansion module 9. Library main power switch 4.

  • Page 18: Capacity On Demand

    Capacity on Demand Capacity on Demand The SL500 library includes the Capacity on Demand feature. Capacity on Demand separates physical capacity from activated capacity, and allows you to pay only for the capacity you need. Then as your needs grow, you can add modules and activate the portion that you need.

  • Page 19: Hardware Activation Keys

    Hardware Activation Keys Hardware Activation Keys The Hardware Activation utility allows the customer (or a service representative) to install optional features on the library. This utility begins with SL500 firmware version 1300 and Library Console version FRS_4.00. Directions for customers to install the hardware activation keys are supplied in the SL500 User’s Guide, part number 96116.

  • Page 20: Library With Lto-Only Cartridge Slots

    Library with LTO-only Cartridge Slots Library with LTO-only Cartridge Slots Caution – Firmware problems: You can not mix LTO and mixed-media arrays and magazines within the same library. If you add expansion modules, the new modules must have the same type arrays as the existing modules. The base module can be installed in a rack or placed on a desk, table, or similar sturdy surface.

  • Page 21: Figure 1-3 Base Module, Lto-Only Library Slots

    LTO-only Slot Physical Configurations The numbering scheme uses the library, module, row and column scheme. 1. Library number (always 0) 2. Library module number 1 (top of rack) through 5 (bottom of rack) 3. Row number 1 through 9 (base module) or 1 through 12 (expansion module) 4.

  • Page 22: Figure 1-4 Firmware, Lto-Only Library Slot Mapping

    LTO-only Slot Physical Configurations Firmware, LTO-only Library Slot Mapping FIGURE 1-4 8 SL500: Systems Assurance Guide • October 2010 Revision MD • MT9212...

  • Page 23: Figure 1-5 Scsi Element Numbering Mapping-Lto-Only Library

    LTO-only Slot Physical Configurations SCSI Element Numbering Mapping—LTO-only Library FIGURE 1-5 MT9212 • Revision MD Chapter 1 Introduction 9...

  • Page 24: Figure 1-6 Lto-Only Library Slots For Back Wall Of Cartridge Expansion Module

    LTO-only Slot Physical Configurations LTO-only Library Slots for Back Wall of Cartridge Expansion Module FIGURE 1-6 10 SL500: Systems Assurance Guide • October 2010 Revision MD • MT9212...

  • Page 25: Lto-Only Capacity Calculations

    LTO-only Slot Physical Configurations LTO-only Capacity Calculations relate to LTO-only libraries. The table assumes that, TABLE 1-1 TABLE 1-2 on page 11 when DEMs and CEMs are installed in the same library, the DEMs are above all of the CEMs, as preferred. Important: ...

  • Page 26: Mixed Media Slot Physical Configurations

    Mixed Media Slot Physical Configurations Mixed Media Slot Physical Configurations The following figures illustrate the physical configurations for mixed media libraries. Base Module, Mixed-Media Library Slots FIGURE 1-7 12 SL500: Systems Assurance Guide • October 2010 Revision MD • MT9212...

  • Page 27: Figure 1-8 Firmware, Mixed-Media Library Slot Mapping

    Mixed Media Slot Physical Configurations Firmware, Mixed-Media Library Slot Mapping FIGURE 1-8 MT9212 • Revision MD Chapter 1 Introduction 13...

  • Page 28: Figure 1-9 Scsi Mixed-Media Library Element Numbering Mapping

    Mixed Media Slot Physical Configurations SCSI Mixed-Media Library Element Numbering Mapping FIGURE 1-9 14 SL500: Systems Assurance Guide • October 2010 Revision MD • MT9212...

  • Page 29: Figure 1-10 Mixed-Media Library Slots For Back Wall Of Cartridge Expansion Module

    Mixed Media Slot Physical Configurations Mixed-Media Library Slots for Back Wall of Cartridge Expansion Module FIGURE 1-10 MT9212 • Revision MD Chapter 1 Introduction 15...

  • Page 30: Mixed Media Capacities

    Mixed Media Capacities Mixed Media Capacities All capacity counts assume zero reserved slots and all CAPs are configured as I/O slots. The restricted slot count reduces the available slot capacity one-for-one. Configuring any CAP slots as storage slots within a module increases the available slots for 1/3 calculations.

  • Page 31: Table 1-4 Mixed Media Library Capacity Example

    Mixed Media Capacities Mixed Media Library Capacity Example TABLE 1-4 Additional Sequence Capacity Additional Library Module Value Number Available Slots* Total Count Base Module Shipped standard FullBase Drive Expansion Module (none) ThirdDEM  (increments of 21, 21, 21) ThirdDEM  1st one under a base module (increments of 21, 21, 21)

  • Page 32: Host Notification For Capacity Changes

    Host Notification for Capacity Changes Host Notification for Capacity Changes When storage capacity is changed, the library controller notifies all affected hosts according to their interface requirements. SCSI hosts are notified by a “Mode Parameters Changed” unit attention. The host must re-audit the library to discover the configuration changes.
  • Page 33 Partitioning Feature—Overview Setting up a partition requires some important considerations: If one partition designates several tape drives solely to its partition, no other ■ partitions can use these tape drives. Partition users must also anticipate how much storage area is needed for their ■...

  • Page 34: Figure 1-11 Partitioning A Library

    Partitioning Feature—Overview Partitioning a Library FIGURE 1-11 20 SL500: Systems Assurance Guide • October 2010 Revision MD • MT9212...

  • Page 35: Partitioning-Access Control

    Partitioning Feature—Overview Partitioning—Access Control Host definitions are assigned to specific partitions. Customers can assign multiple host definitions to a single partition. However, they cannot assign the same host definitions to multiple partitions. For example, Partition 1 could be set up for hosts 2, 3, and 4; Partition 2 could have hosts 1 and 5 for host definitions.

  • Page 36: Common (Unassigned) Caps

    Partitioning Feature—Overview Split Assigned CAPs—Example The library (see ) is composed of a base, drive and cartridge FIGURE 1-1 on page 2 expansion modules. All cartridge slots, drives and CAP slots in the base module comprise Partition 1. All cartridge slots, drives and CAP slots in the drive expansion and cartridge expansion modules are assigned to Partition 2.

  • Page 37: Mixed Caps

    Partitioning Feature—Overview All CAP doors open. ■ A cartridge is placed in any CAP slot. ■ The CAP door is closed. ■ The cartridge is placed into a slot within the requesting host’s partition. ■ In a second instance, assume that Partition 2 requests a CAP export operation of a cartridge.

  • Page 38: The Cap Button-Its Function In Partitioned Libraries

    Power System For split assigned CAPs, several configurations are possible. For example, the 4-slot ■ CAP in a base module could be split assigned to Partition 1; the top four slots in the drive expansion module’s CAP could be split assigned to Partition 2; the bottom four slots in the drive expansion module’s CAP could be split assigned to Partition 3, and so forth.

  • Page 39: Robotics Unit

    Robotics Unit Robotics Unit The robotics unit ( ) moves cartridges among the storage cells, tape drives, FIGURE 1-12 and cartridge access ports (CAPs) and is included with the base module. The three main components of the robotic unit are the: Z drive assembly—Uses a pulley system to vertically move the X table up and down ■...

  • Page 40: Electronics

    Electronics Electronics The electronics for the library consists of two types of cards: RLC (control) card—Contains the processor and controls the various functions of the ■ library, such as the robotics, sensors, vision system, and the CAP. The RLC card also stores the library configuration and volume serial numbers of the cartridge tapes and their locations.

  • Page 41: Operator Panels

    Operator Panels Operator Panels There are three ways an operator can use to access the library: Keypad (standard) ■ Remote operator panel using the Library Console (standard) ■ Local operator panel, touch screen (optional feature) ■ Keypad shows the keypad, which has two buttons and five LEDs. FIGURE 1-14 The two buttons: ■...

  • Page 42: Library Console

    Cartridge Access Port Library Console The SL500 uses the StorageTek Library Console (SLConsole), a Java application that provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for the library. This application is accessed from a remote PC (standard feature) that uses a TCP/IP connection to the library.

  • Page 43: Library Interfaces

    Library Interfaces Library Interfaces The SL500 library uses the following interface connections: Ethernet ■ SCSI LVD ■ Fibre Channel ■ Library Interfaces FIGURE 1-15 1. Ethernet connection 2. SCSI LVD card (MPW/RLW) 3. Fibre Channel card (MPU2/PUA) Ethernet The SL500 uses standard TCP/IP over Ethernet for the Library Console and Simple Network Management Protocol connections.

  • Page 44: Simple Network Management Protocol

    Library Interfaces Simple Network Management Protocol Simple network management protocol (SNMP) is an application-layer protocol that performs network management operations over an Ethernet connection. SNMP allows systems administrators to query the library for configuration, operation, and statistical information plus SNMP allows the library to alert systems administrators of potential problems.

  • Page 45: Scsi Lvd

    Library Interfaces SCSI LVD The small computer system interface (SCSI) is an ANSI standard, intelligent peripheral interface that has been in existence since the late 1970’s. The low voltage differential (LVD) implementation is the most recent development of this interface and provides a low noise, low power, low amplitude signal. This lower signal allows for faster switching and higher data transmission speeds.

  • Page 46: Fibre Channel

    Library Interfaces Fibre Channel The SL500 Fibre Channel physical interface provides a native connection scheme that supports open system environments. Topologies include: Switched Fabric  ■ Note: This topology is recommended for the library. A switched fabric provides dynamic interconnections between nodes and multiple, simultaneous Fibre Channel connections for the network.

  • Page 47: Library Management Software

    Library Management Software Library Management Software Library management software components control the library and manage the library database. They also retain volume location and attribute information, plus they perform activities such as mounts and dismounts, enters and ejects. There are several software components depending on the platform, connection type, and operating system.

  • Page 48: Independent Hardware And Software Vendors

    Library Management Software ACSLS Example FIGURE 1-18 Independent Hardware and Software Vendors For the most current list of independent hardware and software vendors: 1. Go to http://extranet.stortek.com/interop/interop?cmd=short_matrix 2. In the Disk and Library window, select STK:SL500 and any other filters. 3.

  • Page 49: Tape Drives And Cartridges

    Tape Drives and Cartridges Tape Drives and Cartridges Appendix A or the tape drive publications for information about the tape drives. Safety Features The SL500 library has a combination of safety features throughout the library, which include: Key to open and lock front door ■...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications The following tables list the specifications for the rack, library and tape drives. See for library and rack dimensions. FIGURE 4-1 on page 63 FIGURE 4-2 on page 64 Note – In the following table, HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.

  • Page 51: Table 1-7 Library Power Without Tape Drives

    Specifications Library Power without Tape Drives TABLE 1-7 Item Specification Input voltage 100–240 VAC, single phase Frequency 50/60 Hz Maximum library power consumption 1.4 A @ 120 V or 0.8 A @ 240 V Maximum heat output 614 Btu/hr Voltage-amperes 180 VA Library Power with Two LTO Tape Drives TABLE 1-8...

  • Page 52: Warranties

    Warranties Warranties The initial warranty period for the SL500 is: 5-by-9 next business day service level ■ Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain time ■ 12 months from installation ■ Regulatory Agencies The following regulatory agencies have tested and certified the SL500 library. Certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

  • Page 53: Electromagnetic

    Regulatory Agencies Electromagnetic Configuration used for verification and compliance in an SL500 Modular Library with a TCP/IP connection and 2 to 18 tape drives: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in compliance to the requirements of ■ FCC 47, Part15, Subpart B and Unintentional Radiators Class A Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) (Japan) in compliance to VCCI ■...
  • Page 54 Regulatory Agencies 40 SL500: Systems Assurance Guide • October 2010 Revision MD • MT9212...

  • Page 55: System Assurance

    StorageTek representative schedules one or more system assurance planning meetings. System Assurance Planning Meetings The purpose of the system assurance planning meetings are to: Introduce the customer to the StorageTek SL500 Library ■ Explain the system assurance process and establish the team ■...

  • Page 56: Customer Team Member Contact Sheet

    Customer Team Member Contact Sheet Customer Team Member Contact Sheet Complete the following with information about the customer team members: Name: Title: Telephone Number: FAX Number: Cell Phone / Pager: E-mail Address: Name: Title: Telephone Number: FAX Number: Cell Phone / Pager: E-mail Address: Name: Title:...

  • Page 57: Storagetek Team Member Contact Sheet

    StorageTek Team Member Contact Sheet StorageTek Team Member Contact Sheet Complete the following with information about the StorageTek team members: Name: Title: Telephone Number: FAX Number: Cell Phone / Pager: E-mail Address: Name: Title: Telephone Number: FAX Number: Cell Phone / Pager: E-mail Address: Name: Title:...
  • Page 58 StorageTek Team Member Contact Sheet 44 SL500: Systems Assurance Guide • October 2010 Revision MD • MT9212...

  • Page 59: Site Survey

    C H A P T E R Site Survey This chapter provides space where you can record the different platforms, applications, and hardware configurations your customer currently has. The type of information you need to gather includes: “System Configuration” on page 46 ■...

  • Page 60: System Configuration

    System Configuration System Configuration Use these two pages to record information about the customer’s operating systems and configurations. Questions About the Customer’s Operating Systems TABLE 3-1 Question Answer 1. How many and what types of operating systems or platforms does the customer have? Open-Systems: Windows: 2000, NT...

  • Page 61: Table 3-2 Current System Configuration

    System Configuration Current System Configuration TABLE 3-2 System ___________________ Processor _______________ Processor _______________ Vendor make and model Operating system type Version number and patch level Number of channels IP address HBA vendor and model HBA firmware versions Switch make and model Switch and port numbers System ___________________ Processor _______________...

  • Page 62: Applications

    Applications Applications Use these two pages to record information about the customer’s applications. Questions About the Customer’s Applications TABLE 3-3 Question Answer 1. How are backups performed, manually or automatically? 2. How many servers or systems perform backups? 3. On what days are backups performed? 4.

  • Page 63: Table 3-4 Current Backup And Archive Software

    Applications Current Backup and Archive Software TABLE 3-4 Selection Type of Backup and Archive Software Version ❑ Veritas NetBackup ❑ IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) ❑ Legato NetWorker ❑ CA Brightstor ❑ HP Omniback ❑ Commvault Galaxy ❑ E-Mail Archive ❑...

  • Page 64: Databases

    Databases Databases Use this page to record information about the customer’s databases. Questions About the Customer’s Database TABLE 3-7 Question Answer 1. How much primary storage exists?  Total capacity. 2. What type and size of disk drives does the customer have? Make: ...

  • Page 65: Hardware Configurations

    Hardware Configurations Hardware Configurations Use the remainder of this chapter to record any existing hardware. ❑ ❑ Does the customer have any existing libraries? ■ ❑ ❑ Does the customer have any existing tape drives? ■ ❑ ❑ Does the customer have any existing media for reuse? ■...

  • Page 66: Tape Drives

    Hardware Configurations Tape Drives A.  The SL500 supports LTO, SDLT, and DLT-S4 tape drives as described in Appendix If the customer has other types of tape drives, media migration services are required. ❑ ❑ Does the customer have existing StorageTek tape drives? ■...

  • Page 67: Cartridge Tapes

    Hardware Configurations Cartridge Tapes Approximately, how many cartridge tapes does the customer have? _____ ■ ❑ ❑ Does the customer need more tapes? ■ ❑ ❑ Data cartridges? ■ ❑ ❑ Cleaning cartridges? ■ ❑ ❑ Are all cartridge tapes labeled with “approved” labels? ■...

  • Page 68: Network

    Hardware Configurations Network ❑ ❑ Does the customer have an existing storage area network? ■ ❑ ❑ Are additional network devices required? ■ What are they? ____________________ ■ ❑ ❑ Does the customer use zones in the network? ■ ❑ ❑...

  • Page 69: Table 3-14 Fibre Channel Switch Connections

    Hardware Configurations Fibre Channel Switch Connections TABLE 3-14 FC Switch Information Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Vendor Model number Port 0 connection and status Port 1 connection and status Port 2 connection and status Port 3 connection and status Port 4 connection and status Port 5 connection and status Port 6 connection and status...

  • Page 70: Cables And Connectors

    Hardware Configurations Cables and Connectors Note – Plan for 1 to 2 m (3 to 7 ft) of slack cable for limited movement and routing. Cables and Connectors TABLE 3-15 Type Connector Length Quantity Fibre Channel 9 micron fiber-optic LC-to-LC LC-to-SC Other (specify) 50 micron fiber-optic...

  • Page 71: Figure 3-1 Connector Types - Identification Chart

    Hardware Configurations Connector Types - Identification Chart FIGURE 3-1 MT9212 • Revision MD Chapter 3 Site Survey 57...

  • Page 72: Data Center Services

    Data Center Services Data Center Services Whether your customers needs a new data center, a relocation, or an audit, Data Center Services (DCS) has the resources to analyze, plan and manage a project of any size. In the information-gathering phase, DCS: Gathers information about your customer's environment and requirements from ■...

  • Page 73: Site Preparation

    C H A P T E R Site Preparation This chapter contains a site planning checklist to help prepare for an SL500 Library installation. Site Planning Checklist Make sure that the entire route of your staging will accommodate the width of the pallets, and, if applicable, the overall height of the rack and pallet jack.

  • Page 74: Table 4-1 Site Planning Checklist

    Site Planning Checklist Site Planning Checklist (Continued) TABLE 4-1 Question Completed Comments: Physical Placement Factors Yes ❑ No ❑ Does the site have raised flooring? Yes ❑ No ❑ Has the floor been laser-leveled or within 1 to 2 degrees level? Yes ❑...
  • Page 75 Site Planning Checklist Site Planning Checklist (Continued) TABLE 4-1 Question Completed Comments: Connectivity Factors Note: Cabling is very important to establish a reliable network for the library and tape drives. Yes ❑ No ❑ Have you completed a cable plan? Yes ❑...

  • Page 76: Preparing For The Installation

    Preparing for the Installation Preparing for the Installation Site preparation is important to make sure that no aspects of the installation and implementation are overlooked and to promote an error-free installation. Considerations that you and the customer must make before the equipment arrives are outlined in the following sections.

  • Page 77: Physical Planning

    Physical Planning Physical Planning The following figures show the dimensions for the SL500 library. Library and Rack Dimensions (Sheet 1 of 2) FIGURE 4-1 1. 48.3 cm (19.0 in.) width of front of base module with flange 2. 35.6 cm (14.0 in.) height of base module 3.

  • Page 78: Figure 4-2 Library And Rack Dimensions (Sheet 2 Of 2)

    Physical Planning Library and Rack Dimensions (Sheet 2 of 2) FIGURE 4-2 1. 60.9 cm (2 ft) minimum service clearance behind the library or rack 2. 81.0 cm (31.9 in.) depth of base module from front mounting plane to back of tape drives 3.

  • Page 79: Ez Install Modules

    EZ Install Modules EZ Install Modules The EZ install modules are easier to install into a rack because the arrays, doors, and front panels are already installed on the modules. The service representative installs rails and brackets into the rack and slides in the modules, then attaches them to the rack.

  • Page 80: Rack Planning

    Rack Planning Rack Planning The SL500 library is a rack-mountable library that requires a standard 483-mm (19-in.) rack or cabinet for installation. Most racks contain units of measure which are called RU’s (rack units). Each RU is equal to 44.5 mm (1.75 in.) and appear as a 3-hole pattern on the frame of the rack. For instance, some racks have numbers, notches, or markings to show where the top of the RU begins (see for an example).

  • Page 81: Ordering

    C H A P T E R Ordering This chapter describes the components and the ordering part numbers for the SL500 Modular Library System. Some numbers are for ordering the initial library. ■ X-options (upgrades) are kits of material and instructions that allow you to add a ■...

  • Page 82: Hardware Activation Files

    Hardware Activation Files Hardware Activation Files Activation files are required to enable certain features purchased for the SL500. Any parts that contain the phrase “MUST REQUEST HARDWARE ACTIVATION FILE” in the description require an activation file to be loaded to the SL500 library. Activation Files for New Libraries To ensure proper hardware activation file creation and delivery: 1.

  • Page 83: Library With Base Module-Lto Only

    Library with Base Module—LTO Only Library with Base Module—LTO Only The following table lists the part numbers for the library with a base module and LTO tape drives and arrays only. You must request an Activation File, RoHS-5, for all products. Base Module—LTO-only TABLE 5-1 Description...

  • Page 84: Upgrade (X-Options)-All Libraries

    Upgrade (X-options)—All Libraries Upgrade (X-options)—All Libraries The table below lists the upgrade or X-options available. Note: You must request an Activation File, RoHS-5, for all products. Library and Module Upgrades (X-options)—All Libraries TABLE 5-2 Short Description Long Description X-option Number LTO-only: takes base module from 30 to 50 ❑...

  • Page 85: Power Cord Numbers And Receptacles

    Power Cord Numbers and Receptacles Power Cord Numbers and Receptacles The following tables list power cord part numbers by country. ■ All cords are 3 m (9.81 ft). The receptacle type is listed also. ■ Refer to the vendor catalog for the part number. ■...

  • Page 86: Redundant Power Supply

    Redundant Power Supply Redundant Power Supply The following table lists the part number to order a redundant power supply for the base module or drive expansion module. If something within the AC power source or supply fails, the second power supply provides power to the robotics and library electronics until the problem can be fixed.

  • Page 87: Partitioning

    Partitioning Partitioning The partitioning option for the SL500 library is listed below in TABLE 5-7 When ordered, customers will receive an e-mail receipt of the feature they ordered and be referred to the SL500 User’s Guide for installation procedures. Partitioning Ordering TABLE 5-7 Description X-option...

  • Page 88: Magazines

    Magazines Magazines The following table lists the part numbers for the cartridge access port (CAP) magazines. Cartridge Access Port Magazines TABLE 5-10 Description X-option ❑ Five-slot magazine for a CAP in an LTO-only library XSL500-LTO-MAG5-N ❑ Four-slot magazine for a CAP in a mixed-media library XSL500-MM-MAG4-Z-N Rack Mount to Desktop Base Module The following table lists the part number to change a rack mounted base module into a...

  • Page 89: Ethernet Cables

    Ethernet Cables Ethernet Cables The library uses Ethernet cables for TCP/IP connections. The following table lists the cables available. Ethernet Cables TABLE 5-12 Description Part Number ❑ Cable assembly, CAT5E, 127 cm (50 in.) 24 AWG, shielded CABLE10187035-Z ❑ Cable assembly, CAT5E, 2.4 m (8 ft), 24 AWG, shielded CABLE10187033-Z ❑...

  • Page 90: Two Gigabit Fiber-Optic Cables

    Interface Cables Two Gigabit Fiber-Optic Cables Two gigabit (50-micron) fiber-optic cables are orange with LC connectors. LC connectors ( ) are the industry standard for all two gigabit Fibre Channel FIGURE 5-1 devices such as LTO tape drives. Both the library and tape drive interfaces use LC connectors.

  • Page 91: Scsi Cables

    Interface Cables SCSI Cables You may choose to separate the control path and the data paths when planning for a SCSI installation. The control path transfers commands for library robotic operations. ■ The data path transfers data to and from the tape drives. ■...

  • Page 92: Cartridges And Labels

    Cartridges and Labels Cartridges and Labels Contact your authorized selling agent for approved labeled cartridges. “Ordering Cartridges” on page 88 for additional information. Note –  Your robotics unit must be part number 314558705 or higher to read SDLT labels.  ...

  • Page 93: Tape Drives

    Tape Drives Tape Drives The following tables list the part numbers for the LTO, SDLT and DLT-S4 tape drives. The X-option tables list the numbers that allow you to do the following: Take a tape drive from a non-SL500 library and place it on the included SL500 tray. ■...

  • Page 94: Table 5-18 Lto4 Tape Drive Part Numbers

    Tape Drives LTO4 Tape Drive Part Numbers TABLE 5-18 Hewlett-Packard Tape Drive Description Part Number ❑ HP LTO4 FC, 800 Gbyte capacity, 80 Mbyte/sec transfer rate LTO4-HPSC-SL500Z ❑ HP LTO4 FC 4 Gbyte, 800 Gbyte capacity, 120 Mbyte/sec transfer rate LTO4-HP4FC-SL500Z ❑...

  • Page 95: Table 5-21 Sdlt/Dlt-S4 Tape Drive Part Numbers

    Tape Drives Note – Robotics unit must be part number 314558705 or higher to read SDLT/DLT-S4 cartridge labels. SDLT/DLT-S4 Tape Drive Part Numbers TABLE 5-21 SDLT 320 Tape Drive Description Part Number ❑ SDLT 320 LVD SCSI, 160 Gbyte capacity, 16 Mbyte/sec transfer rate SD320-SC-SL500-Z SDLT 600 Tape Drive Description Part Number...
  • Page 96 Tape Drives 82 SL500: Systems Assurance Guide • October 2010 Revision MD • MT9212...

  • Page 97: Tape Drives And Cartridges

    A P P E N D I X Tape Drives and Cartridges This appendix provides information about the tape drives and the media used in the SL500 Modular Library. Refer to the vendor publications and Web sites for specific information not covered in this publication. The library can have from 1 to 18 tape drives.

  • Page 98: Table A-1 Lto Compatibility

    LTO Tape Drives and Cartridges LTO Compatibility TABLE A-1 LTO5 LTO4 LTO3 LTO2 Cartridge Format Write Read Write Read Write Read Write Read Data 1500 GB WORM LTO5 1500 GB Std 800 GB WORM LTO4 800 GB Std 400 GB WORM LTO3 400 GB Std 200 GB STD...

  • Page 99: Figure A-1 Lto Cartridge Labels

    LTO Tape Drives and Cartridges LTO Cartridge Labels FIGURE A-1 MT9212 • Revision MD Appendix A Tape Drives and Cartridges 85...

  • Page 100: Sdlt/Dlt-S4 Tape Drives And Cartridges

    SDLT/DLT-S4 Tape Drives and Cartridges SDLT/DLT-S4 Tape Drives and Cartridges Your robotics unit must be part number 314558705 or higher to read SDLT cartridge labels. This section discusses media compatibility and cartridge labels. For best results: Use Super DLTtape 1 cartridges in SDLT 320 tape drives ■...
  • Page 101 SDLT/DLT-S4 Tape Drives and Cartridges SDLT/DLT-S4 Cartridge Labels FIGURE A-2 Notes: DLTtape S4 media labels are identified by “4.” An SDLT cleaning tape is compatible with the DLT-S4 drive. MT9212 • Revision MD Appendix A Tape Drives and Cartridges 87...

  • Page 102: Ordering Cartridges

    Ordering Cartridges Ordering Cartridges Cartridges are not shipped as part of the SL500 Modular Library System; they must be ordered separately at least two months before the installation. The customers can use their existing cartridges as long as they are compatible with the supported tape drives (see previous pages) and are still within their warranty period.
  • Page 103 Glossary access door A door on the front of a library through which service personnel or operators can access the interior of the library. Synonymous with front door. adaptor card See MPW card, MPU2 card, or PUA card. array (1) A section of vertical or horizontal cartridge receptacles inside a library. (2) A molded module that holds multiple cartridges.
  • Page 104 data cartridge A term used to distinguish a cartridge onto which a tape drive may write data from a cartridge used for cleaning or diagnostic purposes. diagnostic cartridge A data cartridge with a “DG” label that is used for diagnostic routines. drive expansion module An optional module that adds cartridge storage slots and tape drive slots to an SL500 library dynamic World Wide...
  • Page 105 import The process of placing a cartridge into the cartridge access port so that the robot can insert it into a storage slot. Synonymous with enter. interlock switch A switch that disconnects power to library mechanisms, excluding tape drives, when the front door is opened. library console The customer’s operator panel that interfaces with the library.
  • Page 106 SL500 audit The process of reading and storing in SL500 library memory the VOLIDs and locations of all cartridges in the library. See also host audit. slot The location in the library in which a cartridge is stored. Synonymous with cell. StorageTek SL500 Modular Library System An automated tape library composed of:...
  • Page 107 Index Numerics 2Gb fiber optic cables, 76 cabinets cabinets 3-hole patterns, 66 extended depth, 72 cables Ethernet, 75 abbreviations, 89 fiber-optic, 76 AC power interface, 75 country-specific cords, 71 plenum, 75 factors and concerns, 60 power, 71 non-country-specific cords, 71 riser, 75 PDU specification, 72 cables and connectors, inventory of, 56...
  • Page 108 in electronic format, xiii description, 24 site planning, 59 ordering, 72 system assurance, 41 duplex LC plug, 76 Cispr22, 39 Class 1 Laser Product, 39 Eject OK indicator, 26 compatibility DLT-S4/SDLT media, 86 electromagnetic agencies, 39 EZ install modules, 65 electronics module, 26 SDLT media, 86 environmental...
  • Page 109 handling factors, 59 library back components, 3 library front components, 2 hardware activation library power switch, 3 Capacity on Demand, 4 lock, library door, 2 hardware configurations, 51 low voltage differential, 31 heat output, 37 LTO tape drives hot-swappable indicator, 26 part numbers, 79 X-options, listed, 80 LTO-only library...
  • Page 110 operator panel, local pass-thru terminator, 77 described, 28 personnel, required for installation, 62 ordering, 73 physical operator panel, remote, 27 concerns for site planning, 60 optional feature dimensions, 63 redundant power supplies, 24 interface, 32 touch screen operator panel, 27 library specifications, 64 ordering, 69 planning...
  • Page 111 agencies, 38 features, 35 tape drives sales support, Web site, 78 cartridges, 83, 85 SCSI ordering, 79 base module X-options, 80 LTO-only library, ordering, 69 SDLT/DLT-S4 cables, 77 cartridges, 86 card, 26 ordering, 81 interface, 31 weight, 36 LVD requirement, 31 slot mapping tapes, ordering, 78 LTO-only library, 9...
  • Page 112 Z drive assembly, 25 SL500: Systems Assurance Guide • May 2010 Revision MC • MT9212...
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