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  actiLib 

Library 

2U 

Quick Start Guide 

                                       
 

 

September , 2009 
 

Summary of Contents for actiLib Library 2U

Page 1: ...actiLib Library 2U Quick Start Guide September 2009 ...

Page 2: ... the ship lock 5 3 3 Rackmounting the library 7 4 actiLib Library 2U overview 10 4 1 Front panel 10 4 2 Rear panel 11 5 Labeling tape cartridges 13 6 Magazines 14 6 1 Mailslot 14 7 Connecting the Library 15 7 1 SCSI installation 16 7 2 SAS installation 16 7 3 Fibre channel installation 16 7 4 Configuring the library 16 8 Power ON OFF the library 17 actiLib Library 2U Quick Start Guide Page 2 of 17...

Page 3: ...pproximation of the product s weight CAUTION A discharge of static electricity can damage static sensitive devices or micro circuitry Proper packaging and grounding techniques are necessary precautions to prevent damage NOTE Provides additional information Ventilation The product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with proper ventilation Heat The product should ...

Page 4: ... specification defined by the manufacturer The tape library fails because of accident misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation modification or service by anyone other than the factory service center or its approved agent The tape library is repaired by anyone including an approved agent in a manner that is contrary to the maintenance or installation instructio...

Page 5: ... the accessory package and set aside 4 Lift the library out of the carton and remove the bag from the library Remove the foam cushion from the back of the library Save the packaging materials for future use CAUTION Do not place the library on either end or sides as this may damage the library 3 1 Identifying product components Confirm that you have received the following Library Terminator not in ...

Page 6: ...2 1 Figure 1 Shipping lock and label 2 1 Figure 2 Shipping lock and label on the rear panel Figure 3 Shipping lock before transportation 3 4 5 2 1 actiLib Library 2U Quick Start Guide Page 6 of 17 ...

Page 7: ... your shipment There are two sets of eight M6 screws in the accessory package that came with your library The type of rack that you have will determine the type of M6 screw that you will use To install the library 3 Determine the location in you rack for your library to be installed and using a pencil mark the location on each vertical rail in you rack 4 Using the screws for your rack type and a 3...

Page 8: ...k kit see Figure 5 step 2 7 Install the mounting brackets of the library using the 4 Torxs screws included in the rack kit Shown in Figure 5 step 3 8 With library guide pulleys and mounting brackets installed slide the library onto the rails 9 Secure the library to the rack see Figure 6 using a 3 Phillips screwdriver placed through the small holes in the mounting bracket to tighten the M5 screw on...

Page 9: ...Figure 6 Securing the library to the rack actiLib Library 2U Quick Start Guide Page 9 of 17 ...

Page 10: ...erator 6 LED Error Amber Illuminated if an unrecoverable tape drive or library error occurs A corresponding error message displays on the LCD screen see for more information 7 Control key Cancel button X The CANCEL button is used to cancel a user action and return to the last menu item 8 Control key Previous button The PREVIOUS button is used to navigate backward through menu items 9 Right Magazin...

Page 11: ...e tray 1 4 Tape drive tray 2 5 68 pin HD SCSI connectors 6 FC connector 7 Foil Product label 8 Drive LED 9 Ethernet port 10 Serial port 11 USB port Host 12 Shipping lock Table 2Back panel description Figure 9 Back panel overview with one half height FC tape drive Same description as in table 2 except for the FC connectors and that the fan is moved to the left of the FC connectors actiLib Library 2...

Page 12: ...Figure 10 Back panel overview with one half height SAS tape drive Same description as in table 2 except for the SAS connector actiLib Library 2U Quick Start Guide Page 12 of 17 ...

Page 13: ...ards always purchase them from an approved supplier and never print bar code labels your self Figure 9 Ultrium tape cartridge and proper bar code label placement All rewritable data cartridges have a write protect switch to prevent accidental erasure or overwriting of data Before loading a cartridge into the library make sure the write protect switch on the front of the cartridge is in the desired...

Page 14: ...te Management Unit RMU In case the OCP or RMU initiated process has failed or the library no longer has power a manual emergency release is available 13 14 18 16 19 17 15 21 20 Figure 11 Slot numbering right magazine 12 5 4 2 8 7 6 1 3 9 11 10 Mailslot Figure 12 Slot numbering left magazine 6 1 Mailslot Mailslots are used to import export individual cartridges without interrupting library operatio...

Page 15: ... overheating with potential personal injury and or property damage 3 an unapproved power cord could fracture resulting in the internal contacts being exposed which potentially could subject the user to a shock hazard Manufacturer disclaims all liability in the event a non manufacturer approved power cord is used Remove before operation Figure 13 Attaching the SCSI cable to the LTO3 full height dri...

Page 16: ...brary includes tape drives with SAS interface connect SAS cables to the tape drives Attach one end of the SAS cable to the SAS port on each drive Attach the other end of the cable to the host 7 3 Fibre channel installation If your library includes fibre channel tape drives connect fibre cables to the tape drives Attach one end of the fibre cable to the fibre port on each drive Attach the other end...

Page 17: ...es with an appropriate message that the shutdown is in progress The library controller finishes all ongoing loader and drive activities The robotics is moved to its home position The library controller switches off the power supply s secondary side To abort the shutdown process the user has to press Cancel within the first 3 seconds Note The shutdown process may be aborted by pressing Cancel withi...

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