Page 3 - Overview of the Tape Library
Hewlett-Packard Company — 541531-006 i SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide Index Figures Tables What’s New in This Manual v Manual Information v New and Changed Information v About This Manual vii Notation Conventions vii 1. Overview of the Tape Library Views and Locations 1-2 P...
Page 5 - Safety and Compliance
Contents SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 iii A. Specifications A. Specifications Tape Library Components Weights A-3 Tape Library Environment A-3 Power A-4 Safety and Compliance Figures Figure 1-1. Front View of Tape Library Components 1-2 Figure 1-2. Back View ...
Page 7 - What’s New in This Manual; Manual Information; New and Changed Information
SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide — 541531-006 v What’s New in This Manual Manual Information SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide Abstract This manual describes how to install and use an M852x tape library on HP NonStop™ servers. Product Version N.A. Suppo...
Page 9 - About This Manual; Notation Conventions; Hypertext Links; Change Bar Notation
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:...
Page 11 - Overview of the Tape Library
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 ...
Page 12 - Views and Locations
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...
Page 14 - Physical Configurations
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...
Page 19 - Capacities
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...
Page 21 - Robotics Unit
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...
Page 24 - Electronics; RLC Card; Fans
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...
Page 25 - Power System; Cartridge Access Port
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...
Page 26 - Supported Tape Drives; LTO Ultrium
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...
Page 27 - Audit of Tape Library; Safety Features; Cards and Power Supply; Front Door
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...
Page 28 - Interfaces
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...
Page 29 - Controls and Indicators; Power Switch
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...
Page 33 - Library Operation; Entering a Cartridge Through the CAP
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...
Page 35 - Powering On the Tape Library; Powering Off the Tape Library
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...
Page 36 - Manual Mode
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...
Page 38 - Locate and Remove Cartridge; Insert Cartridges Into Slots
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 ...
Page 40 - Inserting a Cartridge Into a Tape Drive
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...
Page 41 - Removing a Cartridge From a Tape Drive
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...
Page 42 - Removing a Cartridge From the Gripper Assembly
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...
Page 43 - Replacing a Cleaning 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...
Page 45 - Cartridge Information
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...
Page 46 - Maintain Cartridges
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 ...
Page 47 - Ultrium Cartridges; Apply Cartridge Labels
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 ...
Page 50 - Setting the Write-Protect Switch
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...
Page 53 - Supported Connections; Adding the Control Path and the Data Path
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 ...
Page 55 - PMF CRU
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...
Page 59 - Configuration Overview
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....
Page 63 - Specifications
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...
Page 65 - Tape Library Components Weights
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...
Page 66 - Power; Power Cord Numbers and Receptacles
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...
Page 67 - Installing the Power Cords
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...
Page 69 - Power Specifications
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...
Page 71 - Regulatory Compliance Statements; FCC Compliance
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...
Page 72 - Korea MIC Compliance
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...
Page 73 - European Union Notice; Laser Compliance
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...
Page 74 - SAFETY CAUTION
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...
Page 75 - HIGH LEAKAGE CURRENT
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...
Page 76 - Safety
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...
