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SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 vii About This Manual Notation Conventions Hypertext Links Blue underline is used to indicate a hypertext link within text. By clicking a passage of text with a blue underline, you are taken to the location described. For example:...

SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 1 -1 1 Overview of the Tape Library This section includes: This section contains an overview of the major hardware components of the tape library. The tape library provides a highly adaptable storage platform made to specifically ...

Overview of the Tape Library SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 1 - 2 Views and Locations Views and Locations Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2 show the tape library views and the locations of its components. Figure 1-1. Front View of Tape Library Components 1. Base module...

Overview of the Tape Library SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 1 - 4 Physical Configurations Physical Configurations Figure 1-3 on page 1-5 shows a tape library with only a base module. Figure 1-4 on page 1-6 shows a tape library with a base module that has nine r...

Overview of the Tape Library SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 1 - 9 Capacities Capacities Table 1-1 on page 1-10 shows the number of cartridge and tape drive slots available depending on the type and number of modules installed. Slot counts are based on the follo...

Overview of the Tape Library SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 1 -11 Robotics Unit Robotics Unit The robotics unit provides movement of cartridges among the storage slots, tape drives, and cartridge access ports (CAPs). The three main robotic components are: • Z d...

Overview of the Tape Library SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 1 -14 Electronics Electronics The electronics consists of the control path and robotic cards in the base unit. Communications include: • Command line interface (CLI) over an RS232 port • Public Etherne...

Overview of the Tape Library SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 1 -15 Power System Power System The base unit has one standard power supply. A second supply can be ordered and installed to provide redundant power to the module components. Each supply should be plug...

Overview of the Tape Library SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 1 -16 Supported Tape Drives Supported Tape Drives The tape library can accommodate from 1 to 14 tape drives. The LTO generation 3 tape drives supports Ultrium 3 media, Ultrium 2 media, and Ultrium 1 me...

Overview of the Tape Library SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 1 -17 Audit of Tape Library Audit of Tape Library An audit is the method by which the tape library keeps track of all cartridge locations within the unit. An audit occurs when you: • Power on the libra...

Overview of the Tape Library SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 1 -18 Interfaces Interfaces The major tape library interfaces are: • Library control path support for LVD SCSI • Public 100BaseT ethernet port • CLI serial port for local access for service representat...

SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 2 - 1 2 Controls and Indicators This section includes: Power Switch When the switch is in position 1 the tape library and tape drives are powered on. When the switch is in position 0 the tape library and tape drives are powered of...

SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 3 - 1 3 Library Operation This section includes: Automated Mode Automated mode is the normal operating mode of the tape library. The controlling software instructs the hand assembly to move cartridges among the storage slots, tape...

Library Operation SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 3 - 3 Powering On the Tape Library Powering On the Tape Library To power on the library: 1. Close and lock the front door if the door is open. 2. Press the power switch (on the top right corner of the back of the...

Library Operation SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 3 - 4 Manual Mode Manual Mode This section describes the operation of the tape library in manual mode. Manual mode occurs then the tape library is taken offline, or loses power, or the front door is opened. Openi...

Library Operation SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 3 - 6 Locate and Remove Cartridge 3. While still holding the door shut, release the robotics park lever. 4. Use the key to lock the door. The robotics lever automatically moves to the right when the door locking ...

Library Operation SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 3 - 8 Inserting a Cartridge Into a Tape Drive Inserting a Cartridge Into a Tape Drive To manually insert a cartridge into a tape drive: 1. Obtain the VOLID label, location, and tape drive number from the server c...

Library Operation SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 3 - 9 Removing a Cartridge From a Tape Drive Removing a Cartridge From a Tape Drive To manually remove a cartridge from a tape drive: 1. Open the door and locate the appropriate tape drive. 2. Press the Unload bu...

Library Operation SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 3 - 10 Removing a Cartridge From the Gripper Assembly Removing a Cartridge From the Gripper Assembly The hand assembly can be in any position when the tape library loses power. Before you can remove the cartridge...

Library Operation SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 3 - 11 Replacing a Cleaning Cartridge Replacing a Cleaning Cartridge Cleaning cartridges have a limited life span. When the usage count exceeds its limit, you must replace it with a new one. To replace a cleaning...

SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 4 - 1 4 Cartridge Information This section includes: Handle Cartridges Improper handling of cartridges can result in loss of data or damage to a tape library component. To handle a cartridge correctly: • Make sure the leader is la...

Cartridge Information SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 4 - 2 Maintain Cartridges Maintain Cartridges It is important to keep your tape cartridges in good condition. A defective or dirty cartridge can damage a tape drive. When you store a cartridge: • Leave it in ...

Cartridge Information SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 4 - 3 Ultrium Cartridges Ultrium Cartridges Apply Cartridge Labels Cartridge labels reflect the cartridge media and usage. If your cartridges were not ordered with labels already applied, you must apply them ...

Cartridge Information SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 4 - 6 Setting the Write-Protect Switch Setting the Write-Protect Switch You can set the write-protect switch so the cartridge is write enabled. To write-enable the tapes, slide the switch to reveal the open l...

SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 5 - 1 5 Configuring the M8520 Tape Library for the NonStop S-Series Server The section covers: Supported Connections You can attach the M8520 tape library (control path and data path) to a NonStop S-series server using one of the ...

Configuring the M8520 Tape Library for the NonStop S-Series Server SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 5 - 3 PMF CRU PMF CRU To add the control path to the server configuration database, use the SCF ADD SCSI command. Use the SCF ADD TAPE command to add the data path...

SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 7 - 1 7 Configuring the M8521 Tape Library for the NonStop S-Series Server The section covers: Configuration Overview You can attach the tape library (control path and data path) to a NonStop S-series server via an IOAM enclosure....

SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 A - 1 A Specifications The next pages provide tape library, tape drive, and cartridge specifications. Figure A-1. Library and Rack Dimensions 1. 48.3 cm (19.0 in.) width of front of base module with flange2. 35.6 cm (14.0 in.) hei...

Specifications SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 A - 3 Tape Library Components Weights Tape Library Components Weights This table lists the weights of the tape library, tape drives and trays, and cartridges. Tape Library Environment This table lists the tape libra...

Specifications SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 A - 4 Power Power Power Cord Numbers and Receptacles Power cord part numbers are listed by country in the following table. All cords are 3 meters (9.81 feet). Note. The tape library is offered with redundant power i...

Specifications SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 A - 5 Power Cord Numbers and Receptacles Installing the Power Cords If your rack has a power distribution unit (PDU), plug each power cable from the power supply receptacle to the PDU, and then plug the PDU cable to...

Specifications SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 A - 7 Power Specifications Power Specifications These tables list power specifications for the modules and tape drives. Table A-5. Power for Library Without Tape Drives Input voltage 100-240 VAC, single phase Freque...

SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 Statements - 1 Safety and Compliance This section contains three types of required safety and compliance statements: • Regulatory compliance • Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) • Safety Regulatory Compliance Stateme...

Safety and Compliance SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 Statements - 2 Regulatory Compliance Statements Korea MIC Compliance Taiwan (BSMI) Compliance Japan (VCCI) Compliance This is a Class A product based on the standard or the Voluntary Control Council for Inter...

Safety and Compliance SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 Statements - 3 Regulatory Compliance Statements European Union Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commi...

Safety and Compliance SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 Statements - 4 SAFETY CAUTION SAFETY CAUTION The following icon or caution statements may be placed on equipment to indicate the presence of potentially hazardous conditions: NOT FOR EXTERNAL USE CAUTION: NOT...

Safety and Compliance SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 Statements - 5 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) HIGH LEAKAGE CURRENT To reduce the risk of electric shock due to high leakage currents, a reliable grounded (earthed) connection should be check...

Safety and Compliance SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 Statements - 6 Safety Safety Safety information can be accessed from the left navigation area of the NTL home page: select NonStop Computing>Important Safety Information. A document window containing a bin...