IBM 4560SLX, User Manual

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Appendix B. Adding a library module
The 4560SLX architecture is uniquely suited to growing storage needs. It enables
the robotics in the 4560SLX Tape Library to exchange cartridges by means of a
pass-through cartridge elevator, integrating the robotics of each individual module
into a single high-performance library robotics system. The 4560SLX Tape Library
can be modified by adding modules and cartridge elevators. Add drives to speed
performance or magazine space for greater capacity.
The major steps needed to install a cartridge elevator are as follows:
1. Rack preparation
Verify the correct installation and alignment of the rack-mounted modules as
described in Chapter 2, “Installation” on page 11. This is crucial when installing
a cartridge elevator. Re-alignment of modules might be required during
installation of a cartridge elevator.
2. Verify minimum firmware
Check the firmware level of the module you select as the master control
module. The top module in the rack is the master control module.
3. Mechanical installation
Substeps include:
v
Installing a router
v Installing a module in the rack
v
Assembling the cartridge elevator (the 10U is factory assembled)
Combinations of the base unit and available extensions can be added to
accommodate virtually any configuration of SDLT modules up to a total of
40U.
v Installing a cartridge elevator in the rack-mounted modules
4. Configuration
Touch screen inputs to configure master and slave modules
5. Cabling
v
Motor cable from the master module to the primary cartridge elevator
v 10BaseT cables from the router to master and slave modules
6.
Secondary master
Substeps include:
v
Configuring the secondary master
v Initiating fail-over
v
Restoring the primary master
Planning your installation
The multiple module cartridge elevator is intended to be mounted in a standard
19-inch equipment rack with a depth of 24 to 30 inches. There are two cartridge
elevator accessories:
v 10U base cartridge elevator (Part number: 59P6662)
v
5U cartridge elevator extension (Part number: 59P6663)
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