HP Surestore Tape Library Model 10/588, Hardware Manual

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Library Storage Module Components
1-4
Storage Cells
The LSM is configured by panel, column, row, and cell, so that the LSM
management software can locate a cartridge. The LSM contains storage cells for
224 to 588 cartridges, excluding the CAP cells. The number of cells is
determined by the number of drives installed and whether the LSM has the
standard left front door or the expansion door. The expansion door provides
additional storage space for 168 cartridges. Arrays can be installed above the
drives if fewer than 10 drives are installed.
Cartridges are stored in cell arrays that hold 14 cartridges. The cell arrays are
stacked in columns and the columns are arranged in a circle around the robot
assembly. Each column can hold 42 cartridges.
Table 1-1 lists LSM storage cell capacities. Figure 1-3 and Figure 1-4 show cell
locations for an LSM with the base unit, expansion door, and maximum number
of drives installed.
Note: The two cells located next to drive 4 are designated cleaning cartridge
cells if you have the AUTO CLEAN feature enabled. as described in
“AUTO CLEAN Feature” at the end of this chapter. If you do not, you
must leave those cells empty. You can use the View Config section of
Figure 2-4 in Chapter 2 to determine whether the feature is enabled.
The array targets are used for robotic calibration during IPL.
The drive and CAP locations are not used to store cartridges.
If the LSM loses power while the hand contains a cartridge, the hand
will place the cartridge into the empty/dropoff cell.
Table 1-1. LSM Capacity
Expansion
Door, Panel 3 Panels
Available Drives
Installed 14-Pack Arrays
above drives Total
Cartridges
Yes 0,1,2,3 1 to 3 2 588
4 to 6 1 574
7 to 10 0 560
No 0,1,2 1 to 3 2 420
4 to 6 1 406
7 to 10 0 392
1,2 1 to 3 2 252
4 to 6 1 238
7 to 10 0 224