2 Installing the Library

Note:

These installation instructions use the Sun Rack II (a standard Oracle 19-inch rack). If your rack is different, use the instructions as a basic guide but alter the steps accordingly.

Library installation involves the following tasks:

Verify the Site Meets Environmental Requirements

For optimal reliability, maintain the environment between the recommended ranges.

Temperature:

  • Operating: +10° to +40°C (+50° to +104°F)

  • Non-operating -40° to +60°C (-40° to +140°F)

Relative Humidity:

  • Operating: 20% to 80% (40% to 50% recommended) non-condensing

  • Non-operating: 10% to 95% non-condensing

Airborne Contaminants Limits

Airborne particulates can damage equipment. The operating environment for the library must meet to the following requirements:

  • ISO 14644-1 Class 8 Environment

  • Total mass of airborne particulates must be less than or equal to 200 micrograms per cubic meter

  • Severity level G1 per ANSI/ISA 71.04-1985

Particles ten microns or smaller are particularly harmful to most data processing hardware. Gasses that are particularly dangerous to electronic components include chlorine compounds, ammonia and its derivatives, oxides of sulfur, and petrol hydrocarbons. In the absence of appropriate hardware exposure limits, health exposure limits must be used.

Humidification with chlorinated water is a common source of airborne chlorine. Appropriately-designed carbon filters must be used to ensure safe levels of airborne chlorine when chlorinated water is used for humidification.

Table 2-1 Gas Limit Recommendations

Chemical ASHRAE OSHA (PEL) ACGIH NIOSH

Acetic Acid (CH3COOH)

Not defined

10 ppm

Not defined

Not defined

Ammonia (NH)

3500 µg/m3

350 ppm

25 ppm

Not defined

Chlorine (Cl)

2100 µg/m3

31 ppm (c)

Not defined

0.5 ppm (c)

Hydrogen Chloride (HCl)

Not defined

5 ppm (c)

Not defined

Not defined

Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)

50 µg/m3

320 ppm (c)

10 ppm

10 ppm

Ozone (O3)

235 µg/m3

30.1 ppm

Not defined

Not defined

Petrol-hydrocarbons (CnHn)

Not defined

500 ppm

75 ppm

300 ppm

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

80 µg/m3

35 ppm

2 ppm

0.5 ppm (c)

Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4)

Not defined

1 ppm

Not defined

1 ppm (c)

Some basic precautions to follow:

  • Do not allow food or drink into the data center.

  • Do not store cardboard, wood, or packing materials in the data center clean area.

  • Identify a separate area for unpacking new equipment from crates and boxes.

  • Do not allow construction or drilling in the data center without first isolating sensitive equipment. Dry wall and gypsum are especially damaging to equipment.

Positive Pressurization and Ventilation - Hot Aisle Containment System (HACS)

If you will be installing the SL150 in an HACS environment, the system must maintain adequate air flow from the cold to hot aisle. Ensure that there is no turbulent air directed at the installed equipment which may reduce the cooling capability of the cold aisle supply air.

The HACS pressure differential should have neutral to negative pressure in the hot aisle. To achieve this, you may need to install rack doors on contributing or affected racks. If this is ineffective to reduce air impediment, you may need to install a supplemental air removal unit to boost airflow through the equipment.

Electrostatic Discharge

Be aware of the precautions needed when handling parts. A discharge of static electricity might damage static-sensitive devices which may reduce the life expectancy of the product.

Electrostatic Discharge Prevention 

  • Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.

  • Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free work areas.

  • Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from the container.

  • Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.

  • Use proper grounding practices when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.

Grounding Methods to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge 

  • Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded chassis.

  • Use conductive field service tools.

  • Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.

    Note:

    If you do not have the suggested equipment for proper grounding, arrange for an authorized reseller to install the part.

Prepare the Rack

Rack Requirements 

  • Rack must contain four posts.

  • Front and rear service clearance must be at least 965 mm (38 inches).

  • Front of the rack must face the cool aisle and the rear face the warm aisle.

  • Rack must be level (left to right and front to back). The installed library must remain level for proper operation.

  • Vertical rail spacing should be between 457 mm (18 in) and 902 mm (35.5 in.

  • Provide sufficient rack space to install the base module (3U) and any expansion modules (2U each).

Rack Preparation 

  • Position the power distribution unit (PDU) on the right side of the rack as viewed from the rear of the rack (see Figure 2-1). The power supply outlets are on the right side of the SL150 library. Refer to the rack and power distribution unit documentation for instructions to install the PDU

  • To provide access during installation of a library module, remove the front door from the rack.

Figure 2-1 Rear View of Sun Rack II (PDU on Right Side)

Empty rack showing power distribution unit

Illustration Legend:

1 - Power Distribution Unit (PDU)

Unpack and Acclimate the Library

  1. Transport the packaged unit to the staging area. Use a pallet jack to transport the base module.

  2. Remove plastic wrap and cut shipping straps.

    Warning:

    An unpacked base module containing one tape drive and one power supply weighs approximately 21.5 kg (47 pounds).

  3. Open the carton.

  4. Remove the front rails from the base module packing material and set them aside.

    Note:

    The rails will be used in a later instruction (see "Install the Base Module Back Rails").

  5. Remove the foam pieces above the library module.

  6. Remove the accessory package at the end of the module, and set it aside.

  7. Remove the plastic covering the module.

  8. Grasp the module by the sides, lift it out of the carton, and set it down.

    Warning:

    Module is heavy. Use two persons when lifting it.

    Note:

    Do not lift the Base Module by the front control panel, the tape drive, or the tape drive filler.

  9. Acclimate the module to the environment.

    Note:

    If the module is colder than the location and sufficient humidity exists, condensation may occur.

  10. Remove the pallet and any packaging materials from your work area.

Install the Base Module

Installing the Base Module involves the following tasks:

Unpack the Base Module Accessory Kit

The base module accessory package should contain the following:

  • Back rails

  • 10–32 clip nuts (used in racks with square holes)

  • Assorted screws:

    • 8–32 X 5/8 screws (used with the mounting block)

    • 10–32 X 5/8 screws (used with clip nuts and racks with 10-32 threaded holes)

    • M5 0.8 X 16 mm screws (used with M5 threaded hole racks)

    • M6 16 mm screws (used with M6 threaded hole racks)

  • Hex key (used to manually open a magazine)

  • Mounting block

Figure 2-2 Base Module Accessory Package Mounting Hardware

Metal rails and installation components in plastic bags

Illustration Legend:
1 - Back Rails
2 - Clip Nuts
3 - Screws (Assorted Types)
4 - Hex Key
5 - Mounting Block

Install the Base Module Back Rails

Tools Required

#2 Phillips screwdriver (not provided).

Parts Required

Back rails (1 left, 1 right)

Two Mounting blocks

Two 8–32 X 5/8 screws

Figure 2-3 Back Rail Position

Back rail mounted in rack

Illustration Legend:
1 - Pins

Figure 2-4 Back Rails Installed

Rear of rack with back rails mounted in rack

  1. Locate where you will mount the base module within the rack, allowing space for expansion modules (use the rail installation template as necessary).

    The rails must reside with a single U boundary. Do not mount the block with the pins straddling a U boundary.

  2. From the accessory kit, select the appropriate attachment hardware for your rack, and set the other hardware aside.

    Note:

    A rack with square mounting holes uses the clip nuts and 10-32 X 5/8 screws (the M5 and M6 screws are only used in threaded hole racks).

  3. Position the mounting block so the screw hole is in the second hole (center hole) of the rack unit. Position the back rail so the rail extends to the interior of the rack, align the mounting block pins with the holes in the rail bracket (see Figure 2-3).

    Note:

    The pins and screw hole must be within the boundaries of a single rack unit.

  4. Insert the 8–32 screw into the mounting block hole, and turn the screw several full turns by hand. Tighten the 8–32 screw with a #2 Phillips screwdriver.

    Note:

    If this is a square hole installation, make sure the face of the mounting block is flush with the rack rail. In round hole racks, make sure the pins are within a rack unit and extend an equal distance (see Figure 2-3).

  5. Make sure the wide surface of the back rail is plumb with the inside edge of the rack stile while maintaining an equal gap between the rack stile and the top and bottom edges of the back rail.

    Note:

    The back rails should neither tilt in nor out.

  6. Repeat the procedure for the back rail at the identical rack position on the opposite side of the rack.

    Note:

    The top edges of the rails must be level with each other (see Figure 2-4).

Install the Base Module Front Rails

The front rail engages the back rail and is installed from the front of the rack (see Figure 2-5). Installation hardware involves three parts: front rail, mounting block, and an 8–32 screw.

Tools Required

#2 Phillips screwdriver.

Parts Required

Front rails (1 left, 1 right)

Two Mounting blocks

Two 8–32 X 5/8 screws

Install Base Module Front Rails Task 1: Connect the Front Rail to the Back Rail

  1. Position the front rail with the rail tabs toward the outside of the rack.

  2. Slide the front rail toward the back rail to engage the tabs of the front rail.

  3. Push the front rail into the rack until the front edge of the rail is approximately 60 mm (2.4 inches) from the rack stile.

    Figure 2-5 Front Rail Installation (Left Rail Shown)

    Front rail mounted in rack and attaching to back rail

    Illustration Legend:
    1 - Back Rail
    2 - Front Rail

Install Base Module Front Rails Task 2: Secure the Front Rail

  1. Position the mounting block behind the rack stile in the second U of the three U span (see Figure 2-6). You might need to flex the front of the rail away from the rack stile while positioning the mounting block.

    Figure 2-6 Mounting Block for Front Rail (Right Rail Shown)

    Front rail with mounting block in rack

    Illustration Legend:
    1 - First U
    2 - Second U
    3 - Third U

  2. Hold the block in position. Push the front rail against the rack stile.

  3. Insert the 8–32 screw through the hole in the front rail and thread the screw by hand a few turns into the mounting block.

  4. Tighten the 8–32 screw with a Phillips screwdriver while making sure that the rail is plumb with the inside edge of the rack stile.

    Note:

    The front rail should not tilt in or out.

  5. Repeat to install other front rail on the other side of the rack

Install Base Module Front Rails Task 3: Verify Proper Front Rail Installation

  1. Verify that the rack rails are parallel with each other (see Figure 2-7). If they are not parallel, reinstall the rails. Do not proceed unless the rails are parallel.

  2. If your rack has threaded holes, proceed to "Mount the Base Module."

    Figure 2-7 Rails Installed - Front View

    Front of rack with front rails

Install Base Module Front Rails Task 4: Install the Clip Nuts (square hole racks only)

Racks with square holes require a clip nut and a 10–32 X 5/8 screw (see Figure 2-8). The square clip nut is placed on the inside of the rack stile.

  1. Locate the hole immediately below the front rail (second hole in the third U).

  2. Seat one edge of the clip nut into the hole from the rear of the rack stile.

    Tip:

    For better access to the compress the spring, position the clip nut tabs horizontally and seat the edge toward the outside of the stile first (see Figure 2-8, callout 4).

  3. Compress the other edge of the clip nut and seat it in the hole. A small flat blade screwdriver can simplify the compression.

  4. Repeat for each front rail.

Figure 2-8 Clip Nut Location for the Base Module

Clip nut in rack mounting hole

Illustration Legend:
1 - First U
2 - Second U
3 - Third U
4 - Clip Nut in the Second Hole of the Third U

Mount the Base Module

Figure 2-9 Tab and Rail Engagement

Base module on rails in rack

Illustration Legend:
1 - Front Tab
2 - Center Tab
3 - Bottom Tab
4 - Rear Tab

Warning:

The base module is heavy and requires two people to lift and install it.

Mount the Base Module Task 1: Engage the Base Module with the Rail

  1. Grasp the module along the sides and lift the back above the rack rails.

    Note:

    Never lift the module by the front control panel or the tape drive. Always lift the module from the side.

  2. Guide the module into the rack and set the rear side-tabs on the rack rails (see Figure 2-9).

    Note:

    If the module does not fit properly, remove it from the rack. Adjust the rail spacing as necessary. Never bend the base module side tabs.

  3. Push the module into the rack to engage the bottom and center side tabs.

  4. Push the module into the rack until the front side-tabs approach the front of the rack rails.

  5. Lift the module up slightly, push it into the rack, and set the front tabs down on the rack rail.

Mount the Base Module Task 2: Remove the Cartridge Magazine with the Hex Key

  1. Insert the hex key in the hole at the lower inside corner of the cartridge magazine.

    Hex tool inserted into cartridge magazine

  2. Align the hex key shaft parallel with the magazine face.

  3. Push the tool slowly into the hole to release the latch located behind the touch screen, and hold the hex key in place.

  4. Pull the magazine a short distance out of the library.

  5. Remove the hex key and store it for future use.

  6. Support the bottom of the magazine with your other hand during removal.

  7. Pull the magazine out of the module, and set it aside.

Mount the Base Module Task 3: Remove the Cable Clip

  1. Remove both cartridge magazines from the base module.

  2. Locate the tag in the right cartridge magazine opening.

  3. Grasp the ring and pull down.

  4. Discard the cable clip unless you intend to reship the library after rack installation.

    Figure 2-10 Cable Clip Removal

    Cable clip in cartridge magazine slot

Mount the Base Module Task 4: Secure the Base Module to the Rack

  1. Insert a screw through the bottom hole of the base module and thread it a few full turns.

    Note:

    Use a 10-32, M5, or M6 screw depending on your rack hardware. Use the 10-32 screw when the rack has square mounting holes (the screw mates with the clip nut).

  2. Insert a screw into the bottom hole on the other side of the module and thread it a few full turns.

  3. Fully tighten both retaining screws.

  4. Replace the cartridge magazines if you are not installing expansion modules.

    Note:

    Left and right magazines are unique. Orient the magazine so the cartridge openings face the Front Control Panel.

    Do not put cartridges in the magazine slots.

Install the Expansion Module

Installing the Expansion Module involves the following tasks:

Tools Required

#2 Phillips screwdriver.

Figure 2-11 Expansion Module

Front of expansion module not yet installed in rack

Illustration Legend:


1 - Alignment Tab
2 - Flanges

Unpack the Expansion Module Accessory Kit

Each expansion module accessory kit should contain the following:

  • Back rails

  • 10–32 clip nuts (used in racks with square holes)

  • Assorted screws:

    • 10–32 X 5/8 screws (used with clip nuts and racks with 10-32 threaded holes)

    • M5 0.8 X 16 mm screws (used with M5 threaded hole racks)

    • M6 16 mm screws (used with M6 threaded hole racks)

  • Expansion interconnect cable with USB Type A connectors

  • Label set (Module 2 through Module 10)

  • Hook and loop strap

  • Pop-in rivet

  • Hex key

Figure 2-12 Expansion Module Accessory Package Hardware

Rails and installation components in plastic bags

Illustration Legend:


1 - Back Rails
2 - Clip Nuts
3 - Screws (Assorted)
4 - Expansion Cable with USB Type A Connectors
5 - Module Labels
6 - Hook and Loop Strap
7 - Rivet
8 - Hex Key

Remove the Library Floor

  1. If you are upgrading an existing library, power down the library (see "Power Off the Library") and verify that you have locked the robot. Otherwise, skip to the next step.

  2. Remove the cartridge magazines from the bottom module of the library (see "Mount the Base Module Task 2: Remove the Cartridge Magazine with the Hex Key").

  3. Grasp the holds on the front edge of the floor in the magazine bay (see figure below).

  4. Pull the floor out the front of the module, and set it aside.

    Note:

    If the floor does not move, reach through the magazine opening and push down on the floor behind the touch screen panel to unseat the floor locking tabs. Then pull the floor forward.

    Figure 2-13 Library Floor Removal from the Base Module

    Library floor plate being removed

    Illustration Legend:

    1 - Floor Finger Holds
    2 - Floor Lock (Improved Floor Design)

Install Clip Nuts for the Expansion Module (for square hole racks only)

Note:

If the rack has threaded holes, skip to "Prepare the Expansion Module by Removing the Cartridge Magazines".

  1. Locate the middle hole of the second U (fifth hole down from the junction of the first U boundary) on both the left and right rail stiles (see Figure 2-14) for installation of the clip nut. Use the Rail Installation Template, if desired.

  2. For each clip nut location:

    1. Seat one edge of the clip nut into the hole from the back of the rack stile.

    2. Compress the other edge of the clip nut and seat it in the hole.

  3. Make sure the clip nuts are parallel (in the identical mounting hole).

  4. Locate the 2U space at the back of the rack directly below the installed module.

  5. Insert a clip nut in the third hole down from the junction of the first U boundary on both the left and right rail stiles.

  6. Make sure the clip nuts are parallel (in the identical mounting hole).

Figure 2-14 Expansion Module Installation

Expansion module being inserted into rack

Illustration Legend:
1 - First U
2 - Second U
3 - Module Flange
4 - Module Engagement
5 - Clip Nut Location (Second Hole of the Second U)

Prepare the Expansion Module by Removing the Cartridge Magazines

  1. Remove the expansion module from the shipping container (see "Unpack and Acclimate the Library").

  2. Reach behind the front panel and lift the latch to release the magazine (see Figure 2-15).

    The expansion module is open at the top, and the latches are located behind the front face of the module.

    Tip:

    You can also release the magazine with the hex tool.

  3. Remove the cartridge magazines from the module you are installing.

    Figure 2-15 Magazine Latches

    Interior view of expansion module showing magazine latch

    Illustration Legend:

    1 - Module Flanges
    2 - Unlatched Position
    3 - Latched Position

Install the Floor in the Bottom Expansion Module

IMPORTANT:

Only perform this procedure for the bottom module.

  1. Turn the module over.

  2. Orient the floor so the finger holds are facing the inside of the cartridge magazine slot (see Figure 2-13).

  3. Insert the rear edge of the floor into the grooves at the bottom of the module.

  4. Push the floor in and engage the rear floor tab with the module slot (see Figure 2-16).

  5. Push the floor in and seat the floor clip in each magazine bay (see Figure 2-17).

  6. Turn the module over and verify the floor clips properly engage the chassis.

    Figure 2-16 Library Floor

    Library floor sliding into place

    Illustration Legend:

    1 - Floor Slot
    2 - Floor Tab

    Figure 2-17 Floor Secured

    Floor clip securing floor into place

    Illustration Legend:

    1 - Floor Clip
    2 - Floor

Mount the Expansion Module

Warning:

Two people must lift and install the expansion module. Grasp the module by the sides. Do not lift the module by the tape drive filler.

  1. Lift the module to the bottom of the installed module.

  2. Insert the rear edge of the module flange into the grooves on the bottom edge of the installed module and push the 2U expansion module in approximately 75 millimeters (3 inches).

  3. Lower the front edge of the module approximately 10 mm (0.4 inch), guide any sharp metal edges away from the upper module front panel, and push the module in until the sharp edges are past the front panel (see Figure 2-18).

    Note:

    Do not scratch the front panel of the module above.

  4. Raise the front of the 2U module, push the module in, and engage the module left and right side flanges with the grooves in the previous module.

  5. Push the module in and seat the alignment tab in the slot of the left magazine bay (see Figure 2-19).

  6. Figure 2-18 Scratch Avoidance

    Tab that can scratch the top of expansion

Illustration Legend:


1 - Flange (Short Section)
2 - Tall Metal Part with Sharp Edges
3 - Flange (Long Section)

Figure 2-19 Alignment Tab Seated

Expansion module alignment tab in place

Illustration Legend:


1 - Tab Seated in Slot
2 - Slot in Magazine Bay

Install the Rear Rails for the Expansion Module

  1. Slide the back rail under the expansion module tabs (see Figure 2-20).

  2. Repeat for the rail on the other side of the module.

    Figure 2-20 Expansion Module Back Rail and Clip Nut

    Back clips of expansion module

    Illustration Legend:

    1 - Clip Nut

    2 - Rear Rail

  3. Push the back rail against the rack vertical rail.

  4. Secure the back rail to the rack vertical rail with a screw.

    Tip:

    Use a 10-32 screw when a rack has square holes (the screw mates with a clip nut).

  5. Repeat this task for the rail on the other side of the module.

Secure the Expansion Module to the Front Rack Stile

Tip:

Use a 10-32 screw when a rack has square holes (the screw mates with a clip nut).

  1. Insert a screw in the lower left side of the module and thread it a few turns.

  2. Insert a screw in the lower right side of the module and thread it a few turns.

  3. Fully tighten both screws.

  4. Install another expansion module (see "Unpack the Expansion Module Accessory Kit").

Replace the Cartridge Magazines

Note:

Left and right magazines are unique.

  1. Orient the magazine with the cartridge slots facing toward the center of the module.

    Note:

    Do not put cartridges in the magazine slots.

  2. Lift the magazine and point the back toward the module slot.

  3. Engage the magazine with the track in the magazine slot.

  4. Push the magazine fully into the slot.

  5. Repeat as necessary until each expansion modules has two magazines.

Label the Modules

  1. Locate the scribe lines in the upper left corner of the expansion module (as viewed from the back of the rack).

  2. Obtain the module label sheet from the accessory kit.

  3. Peel the proper label from the label sheet.

    Note:

    The sheet has labels for Module 2 through Module 10.

  4. Orient the label properly, align the label with the scribe lines, and adhere the label to the chassis (see Figure 2-21).

  5. Figure 2-21 Expansion Module ID Label

    Label on back of module

    Illustration Legend:

    1 - Module Label
    2 - Horizontal Scribe Line
    3 - Vertical Scribe Line

Install the Hook and Loop Strap

  1. Insert the rivet into a hole in the hook and loop strap (see Figure 2-22).

    Figure 2-22 Hook and Loop Strap

    Hook and loop strap securing module

    Illustration Legend:

    1 - Module Controller
    2 - Hook and Loop Strap
    3 - Rivet

  2. Pull the plunger back from the rivet face.

  3. Align the rivet with the hole beside the module controller.

  4. Push the rivet into the hole.

  5. Push the plunger in to secure the rivet.

Install Power Supplies and Tape Drives

Note:

If you are not installing additional drives or power supplies, skip to "Cable the Library".

The power supply and tape drive can be added while the library is powered-on. However, you must restart the library for it to recognize and account for the tape drive if the library is not set to address all drive slots.

The instructions in this chapter have you remove the power supply or drive filler and immediately insert the new power supply or tape drive in the open slot.

Warning:

Do not operate the library with open tape drive or power supply slots.

Figure 2-23 SL150 Library Rear View

Rear of library showing tape drive slots

Illustration Legend:

1 - Tape Drive Filler

2 - Power Supply Filler

Figure 2-24 Power Supply

Power supply not yet installed in library

Illustration Legend:


1 - Power Supply Indicators
2 - Power Supply Latch

Figure 2-25 Tape Drive Tray

Tape drive not yet installed in the slot

Illustration Legend:


1 - Drive Indicators
2 - Port Indicators (HP drives only)
3 - Encryption Indicators
4 - Thumbscrew (One on Each Side of the Tray)

Remove the Power Supply Filler

  1. Hook your finger in the hole of the power supply filler.

  2. Pull the filler from the power supply slot and set it aside.

    Power supply filler plate

Insert a Power Supply into the Slot

  1. Remove the power supply from the shipping carton.

  2. Grasp the power supply by the handle with one hand and support the bottom of the supply with your other hand.

  3. Guide the power supply into the power supply slot.

  4. Make sure the power supply is latched in place.

  5. Connect a power cord to the power supply receptacle and a receptacle on the rack power strip.

  6. Gather cord slack to the outside of the library and wrap the hook and loop strap(s) around the cord.

Remove a Tape Drive Filler

  1. Loosen the thumbscrew on each side of the tape drive filler.

    Tape drive filler thumbscrews

  2. Grasp the captive screws and pull the filler toward you.

  3. Remove the filler from the drive slot and set it aside.

Insert a Tape Drive Tray into the Slot

Caution:

Equipment damage. Do not touch the drive tray circuit card or static sensitive components. The circuit card is located on the right side of the drive tray (see Figure 2-25).

  1. Follow accepted practices to prevent ESD.

  2. Remove the drive tray from the shipping carton. Handle the drive tray by the rear corners (close to the thumbscrews) and the bottom of the tray. Avoid contact with the top cover of the actual tape drive.

  3. Grasp the rear corners of the drive tray and guide the front of the drive tray into the library drive slot. Push the drive tray completely into the drive slot.

  4. Tighten the thumbscrews. Ensure there is no tray movement in any direction.

  5. Connect the interface cable to the port on the left side of the drive.

Cable the Library

Cable the Library Task 1: Cable the Expansion Modules

Connect expansion interconnect cables between the ports listed in the table below.

These Output Ports: Connect to:
Base Module Output Port 2 Module 2 Controller Input Port
Base Module Output Port 3 Module 3 Controller Input Port
Base Module Output Port 4 Module 4 Controller Input Port
Base Module Output Port 5 Module 5 Controller Input Port
Base Module Output Port 6 Module 6 Controller Input Port
Base Module Output Port 7 Module 7 Controller Input Port
Base Module Output Port 8 Module 8 Controller Input Port
Base Module Output Port 9 Module 9 Controller Input Port
Base Module Output Port 10 Module 10 Controller Input Port
Module 1 thru 5 Controller Output Do not connect anything. Leave dust cover in place.
Module 6 Controller Output Port Module 11 Controller Input Port
Module 7 Controller Output Port Module 12 Controller Input Port
Module 8 Controller Output Port Module 13 Controller Input Port
Module 9 Controller Output Port Module 14 Controller Input Port
Module 10 Controller Output Port Module 15 Controller Input Port
Module 11 thru 15 Controller Output Do not connect to anything. Leave dust cover in place.

Figure 2-26 Base Module Output Ports (ports 2 through 10)

Rear of library showing module output ports

Figure 2-27 Module Controller Ports (Output port shown with dust cover)

Module controller not installed showing ports

Cable the Library Task 2: Connect Cables to the Drive Assembly and Power Supply

  1. For each power supply, connect the power cord to power supply and the power distribution unit in the rack.

  2. For each installed tape drive, connect the interface cable(s) to the tape drive interface port(s). Attach a label indicating the tape drive position in the module and port to ensure proper connection after a service action.

    Note:

    The interface port is located on the left side of the drive tray assembly (as viewed from the rear of the library).

    Figure 2-28 Initial Cabling

    Rear of library with power, ethernet, and SCSI

    Illustration Legend:

    1 - Tape Drive Fibre Channel Cable
    2 - Expansion Cable
    3 - Ethernet Cable (Net Mgt Port 1)
    4 - Power Supply Cord
    5 - Tape Drive Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Cable

Cable the Library Task 3: Connect the Network Port

  1. Locate the NET MGT area of the base module (above the power supply and left of the Module Output ports).

  2. Insert the Ethernet cable plug in the top port, designated with a 1 on the chassis.

  3. Attach a label to the cable indicating the network port to ensure proper connection after a service action.

Cable the Library Task 4: Align and Dress the Cables and Cords

  1. Gather cable slack to the outside edge of the expansion module, if necessary.

  2. Wrap the hook and loop strap around the cables and cords.

  3. Stow excess cord and cable length into the cavity between the rack stile and the side cover.

Unlock the Robot

Locate the robot lock on the back of the base module. Follow the instructions that match your lock type:

Unlock the Knob-type Robot Lock (newer version)

Turn the knob clockwise until it clicks into place.

Robot lock in locked position

The pointer on the knob should point past the black, unlocked padlock icon:.

Robot lock in unlocked position

Unlock the Thumbscrew-type Robot Lock (older version)

Older style thumbscrew lock

  1. Loosen the thumbscrew. Pull the lock assembly straight out until the long tab comes out of the slot at left.

  2. Rotate the lock clockwise 180 degrees, and slide the long tab into the slot at right.

    Verify that the white unlocked padlock icon is visible in the small window.

    Thumbscrew lock rotated and reinserted.

  3. Secure the lock assembly by tightening the captive screw.

Apply Power to the Library

  1. Make sure the robot is unlocked.

  2. Press the power button on the front panel of the base module.

    The time duration of the startup varies based the size of the library. See the "Library Startup Sequence" for what the library does during the startup.

    Note:

    Do not manually remove a cartridge magazine while the library is performing a restart. Only perform a manual cartridge magazine removal when the library is operational and offline.

Configure the Library After Powering-on for the First Time

Use the front touch screen to perform initial library configuration.

Note:

The Initialization Wizard in code versions before 2.0 did not include setting the drive element addressing mode or configuring the mailslots.

Configure the Library: Login with the Default Admin

  1. After powering on the library for the first time, tap Start.

  2. Log in as the default admin user.

  3. Tap the keyboard button. Enter the default password: passw0rd

    Screenshot of password entry field keyboard icon

  4. Tap Done.

    Screen shot of password entered showing Done button

  5. Tap Log In.

Configure the Library Step 1 of 6: Change the Default Administrator Password

Change Default Admin Password screen

Figure Legend:
1 - New Password Field
2 - Keyboard Button
3 - Verify New Password Field
4 - Next Button

  1. Tap the keyboard button Keyboard icon.

  2. Enter a new administrator password and then tap Next.

    Note:

    The password must be at least eight characters long and contain one or more numeric or special characters. The value passw0rd is invalid.

  3. Enter the new password again in the Verify New Password field.

    Make sure to remember the default user ID (admin) and your new password.

  4. Tap Done.

    Note:

    The six large dots in the password fields do not represent the actual number of characters you entered for the password.

    If an error message appears, click the keyboard button to access the keyboard screen and clear the password field before you tap any key. Repeat previous steps as necessary to correct the password entries.

  5. Tap Next.

Configure the Library Step 2 of 6: Configure the Network Port 1

Configure Network Port 1 screen

  1. Enter the host name:

    1. Tap the Keyboard button.

    2. Clear the default value. Enter a new host name and then tap Next.

      Valid host names contain the following characters: A through Z, a through z, 0 through 9, and the hyphen (-). A hyphen cannot be the first or last character in the host name.

      Note:

      Neither the space nor the underscore (_) is supported.

    3. Select an IP address type: IPv4 only or IPv4 and IPv6.

    4. Tap Next.

  2. Option 1: Configure Network Port 1 with an IPv4 Address

    1. Use the Configure IPv4 list to select either Static or DHCPv4.

      If you select DHCPv4, for a successful startup, DHCPv4 must be running on your network.

      If you select Static, tap the keyboard button and then enter the following:

      • Address — Clear the default value. Enter the IPv4 Address in the format XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX and then tap Next.

      • Netmask —Clear the default value. Enter the IPv4 Netmask in the format XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX and then tap Next.

      • Gateway — Clear the default value. Enter the IPv4 Gateway value in the format XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX and then tap Done.

    2. Verify the values are correct (you can change any incorrect value by tapping the keyboard button). Tap Next.

  3. Option 2: Configure Network Port 1 with an IPv6 Address

    1. Use the Configure IPv6 list to select DHCPv6, Stateless (SLAAC), or Static.

      • If you select the DHCPv6 option, for a successful startup, DHCPv6 must be running on your network.

      • If you selected Static, you must enter the IPv6 Address, Prefix Length, and Gateway.

    2. Verify the values are correct (you can change any incorrect value by tapping the keyboard button). Tap Next.

Configure the Library Step 3 of 6: Set the Library Date and Time

The third step of library initialization is to set the library date and time.

  1. Set the library time zone:

    1. Select the Time Zone from the list.

    2. Select the Closest City or Region from the list.

    3. Tap Next.

  2. Configure the date and time by selecting either Manually or Using Network Time Protocol from the list.

    • If you select Using Network Time Protocol, you must provide the IP address of a Network Time Protocol server on your network. The steps are similar to those for setting an IP address for Network Port 1.

    • If you select Manually, enter the current date in the format MM/DD/YYYY. Enter the current time in the format HH:MM:SS where HH represents 24-hour format.

    Configure Date and Time Screen

  3. Verify the values are correct (change any incorrect value by tapping the keyboard button). Tap Next.

Configure the Library Step 4 of 6: Set the Drive Element Addressing Mode)

Set Drive Element Address Mode screen

  1. Select the Drive Element Addressing Mode from the list. The options are:

    Address All Drive Slots

    All drives, including empty drive slots, are assigned a sequential SCSI element address which is always reported to attached hosts. In this mode, the library does not need to be restarted for newly installed drives to become usable by attached hosts, and drive SCSI element addresses never change. Also, empty drive slots can be assigned to a partition.

    Address Only Installed Drives

    Only installed drives are assigned a sequential SCSI element address. Empty drive slots are not assigned a SCSI element address and are not reported to attached hosts. In this mode, the library must be restarted before newly installed drives are usable by attached hosts, and drive SCSI element addresses may change. Also, only installed drives can be assigned to a partition.

  2. Tap Next.

Configure the Library Step 5 of 6: Configure the Mailslot, Reserved Slots and Volume Label Format

Configure the Mailslot screen

  1. Configure the mailslot.

    Note:

    Refer to the ACSLS documentation for release levels which support the Expanded Mailslot Configuration.

    Select the mailslot type from the list that corresponds to your configuration:

    • Standard Mailslot (4 slots)

    • Expanded (19 slots)

  2. Set the system reserved slots.

    System reserved slots are storage slots in the SL150 library typically used to house cleaning tapes or diagnostic tapes. Use the System Reserved Slots list to select the desired number of slots (see "Determine the Required Number of Reserved System Slots").

    • No reserved slot

    • 1 reserved slot

    • 2 reserved slots

    • 3 reserved slots

  3. Set the volume label format. Use the Volume Label Format list to select the desired number of slots and then tap Next.

    To accommodate various cartridge labeling schemes, the SL150 library supports labels eight to 14 characters long and provides a label windowing feature that lets you specify how the labels should be interpreted by the host application. See "Label Format Types" for a description of the format types.

Configure the Library Step 6 of 6: Review and Apply Initialization Settings

  1. Verify the value of each initialization settings (alter any incorrect value before applying changes by tapping Previous).

  2. To verify the network settings, tap the Settings button on the Home screen, and then tap the Network Port 1 tab.

    Screenshot of Network Port 1 tab

  3. If all settings are correct, tap Apply.

  4. The library restarts. The duration of the restart depends on the size of library.

    Caution:

    Do not manually remove a cartridge magazine while the library is performing the restart. Only perform a manual cartridge magazine removal when the library is operational and offline.

  5. After the restart completes, the Home screen appears on the touch screen. Library Health displays in the status bar at the top of the screen. If the library is not Operational, perform the troubleshooting procedures listed in "Servicing the Library" before proceeding.

Configure the Library: Finish the New Configuration

At this point, the newly installed tape library should be operational. But to finish the configuration and fully integrate the equipment into your environment, you may need to carry out the following, additional tasks:

Run a Self-Test

A self-test can be helpful for troubleshooting. Before placing a newly installed or reconfigured library into production, you should run a full self test.

  1. Before running a self-test, verify the following:

    • There is at least one diagnostic tape ("DG" label) in the mailslot or reserved system slot. The diagnostic tape should be compatible with at least one unoccupied drive.

    • The mailslot is closed and all magazines are securely latched.

    • At least one of the four slots in the standard mailslot is empty.

    • At least one slot in the library is empty.

  2. From the remote interface, select Library in the left menu.

  3. From the Library drop-down Library drop-down icon, select Run Self Test.

  4. Select a test type:

    • Basic Self Test — a quick (6 move) test used to verify basic library function to test robot access to the corner locations of the library.

    • Full Self Test — a thorough test that moves a tape to every slot and to every unoccupied drive compatible with the chosen diagnostic tape. A full test can take significant time depending on the number of modules in the library, so plan accordingly.

  5. Optionally, select Set the Library back Online to automatically bring the library online after the test (the library goes offline to perform the self test)

  6. Click OK to start the test.

    Note:

    If the test fails, click Degraded to open a health table identifying a failed or degraded component. See "Use the Health Table to Diagnose the Issue" more information.

  7. If you did not check the Set the Library back Online checkbox, remember to bring the library back online manually, once you are ready. See "Place the Library Online and Offline".

Stopping a Self-test

To stop a test that is in progress, from the Library drop-down Library drop-down icon, select Stop the current test. The test may take a few moments to stop. If the diagnostic cartridge was not returned to its reserved cell at the end of the test, move the diagnostic cartridge now (see "Move Tape Cartridges with the Remote Interface").