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7331 and 3449 8mm Tape Library

IBM

 

Model 3xx

Installation Guide

 
 
 
 

GA32-0375-00

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Page 4: ...ions through your IBM representative or the IBM branch office serving your locality Publications are not stocked at the address given below A reader s comment form is provided at the back of this publ...

Page 5: ...em Unit Setup for Connection to the 8mm Tape Library 8 Step 5a 8 Step 5b 8 Step 6 Installing the Rack Hardware and the Rack Mounted 8mm Tape Library Model 356 9 Step 7 Placing the 8mm Tape Library 16...

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Page 7: ...ary Frame Rear Alignment 13 12 Library Front Frame Alignment 14 13 Filler Plate Installation 14 14 Single Drive Single Host SCSI Configuration 17 15 Dual Drive Single Host SCSI Configuration 18 16 Dua...

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Page 9: ...to the IBM Director of Licensing IBM Corporation 500 Columbus Avenue Thornwood NY 10594 U S A Safety Notices Listed below are the safety requirements for operating this product Each danger and caution...

Page 10: ...e caution must be used The weight caution symbol indicates that the 8mm Tape Library weighs 42 kilograms 92 5 pounds It takes three persons to safely lift the unit The laser caution symbol indicates a...

Page 11: ...perform the following safety procedures Before starting the procedures ensure the existing room and electrical conditions are safe Legend X X X X X X E x t e r n a l t o o t h l o c k w a s h e r G re...

Page 12: ...ies The batteries must be removed and discarded or recycled according to local regulations and where facilities exist Specific information per battery type will be referenced throughout the manual whe...

Page 13: ...inal when necessary and 3 Execute and display the Code as necessary to maintain the Specific Machine You agree to acquire any replacement for or additional copy of Code directly from IBM in accordance...

Page 14: ...y shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers IBM is not responsible for any ra...

Page 15: ...the potential for causing interference to radio and TV communications and to other electrical or electronic equipment Such cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers IBM cannot ac...

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Page 17: ...provides information about operating the Tape Library Related Webpage Sources http www us pc ibm com server for information regarding the current IBM PC Company Compatible Systems and Applications fo...

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Page 19: ...8mm Tape Library provides an automated tape library solution It can be used as a 20 cartridge library two 10 cartridge libraries or as an autoloader The 8mm Tape Library has the following features Th...

Page 20: ...SI BUS configurations Single host system Dual drive dual host system Single Host Configuration Single or Dual Drives The 8mm Tape Library is configured as a single host computer system when the tape l...

Page 21: ...the lower magazine and Tape Drive 1 are assigned to the primary port The elements in the upper magazine and Tape Drive 2 are assigned to the secondary port The bonus slots and picker elements are sha...

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Page 23: ...d meet the following library power specifications Figure 3 Tape Library Power Specifications Kv A 0 34 Vac 100 to 127 or 200 to 240 Hertz 50 to 60 Watts 340 Step 2 Before You Begin You will need to re...

Page 24: ...ada and Puerto Rico only SCSI signal cables 1 or 2 depending on the configuration Terminators 1 or 2 depending on the configuration Tape cartridge magazines 2 Data cartridge 1 Cleaning cartridge 1 Tes...

Page 25: ...ounds It takes three persons to safely lift this part of unit RSFTC205 Attention The 8mm Tape Library is a precision device that requires reasonable care in handling to prevent damage to the library A...

Page 26: ...See the system unit documentation for installation of the card 3 Power on the system unit 4 Go to Step 7 Placing the 8mm Tape Library on page 16 Step 5b Is the SCSI Card installed in the system unit N...

Page 27: ...f a library is already installed or if two libraries are being installed modify the instructions as required to accomplish the installation Step 3 Position right rail alignment pin on the front of the...

Page 28: ...base plate 2 on rails 1 and 3 on rack Position plate with large holes to front and left Do not fasten plate to rails at this time See Figure 7 Figure 7 Base Plate Installation 10 7331 and 3449 Instal...

Page 29: ...fasten together with 2 screws 3 typical 2 screws each corner at each corner See Figure 8 Step b This frame assembly is mounted on the front of the rack and it frames the library When installed the bez...

Page 30: ...r this procedure Insert screws 4 through the holes aligned in previous step into the threaded hole in the rail and tighten screws to secure the base plate in place Step 12 Obtain the library to be ins...

Page 31: ...amaged Note To provide easier access to library assemblies during maintenance in a single library configuration it is recommended the library be positioned on the left side of the rack Step 18 Positio...

Page 32: ...st position on the rails Step 23 Position the filler plate 1 in bezel opening next to the library so the tabs 2 without screw holes slip into the slot in the bezel strip at the side of the rack and th...

Page 33: ...correctly Step 30 Ensure the library filler panel and bezel assembly are all correctly aligned Step 31 If two libraries are installed in the rack connect the rear upper inside corners of the library...

Page 34: ...pe Library Step 8 Connecting the SCSI Signal Cable Note The internal SCSI cables are installed and connected at the factory Determine the SCSI cable option for your system configuration and follow the...

Page 35: ...SI jumper cable is installed across connectors 2 and 3 on the library back panel Note With the SCSI jumper cable installed the library is configured as a single SCSI bus The library and tape drive res...

Page 36: ...le installed the library is configured as a single SCSI bus The library and both tape drives respond on this bus Step 3 Make sure the terminator is installed on connector 4 Step 4 Align the external S...

Page 37: ...drive 2 is on the second bus ports 3 and 4 Step 3 Install a terminator on connector 2 and connector 4 Step 4 Align the external SCSI cable for system unit 1 with connector 1 on the library back panel...

Page 38: ...out Procedure Note The 8mm Tape Library includes internal diagnostics that can help identify faults within the device These diagnostics called Power On Self Tests POSTs are run each time the 8mm Tape...

Page 39: ...ountered and to display the message Power On Selftest Warning and other information to further identify the cause of the error The library resumes operation after 3 seconds Irrecoverable error The lib...

Page 40: ...e error The message is continuously displayed and the library ends further operation Step 9 After checking for irrecoverable errors POST checks for recoverable errors If a recoverable error is detecte...

Page 41: ...he control panel display shows the message in Figure 22 Figure 22 Initializing Display INITIALIZING With the library door locked the picker and accessor are initialized to a known state to permit safe...

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Page 43: ...a person who is knowledgeable in system management planning configuration or operations to complete some of these steps Step 1 If not already done do a controlled shutdown of the system unit CAUTION...

Page 44: ...c Loosen the picker transport lock screw slide the lock to the left and tighten the screw to secure the picker in place See Figure 23 Picker Picker Lock ASPKLK 00 Figure 23 Picker Transport Lock Step...

Page 45: ...evice for that cable has been removed Step 7 Disconnect the external SCSI signal cable from the 8mm Tape Library that you are moving Step 8 Disconnect the other end of the SCSI signal cable disconnect...

Page 46: ...sible to connect or disconnect signal cables RSFTD004 Step 10 If the library is being moved a short distance for example across the room carefully move the library to the new location Step a Connect t...

Page 47: ...5 A 125 V For 230 V operation in the United States use a UL Listed Cable Set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG Type SVT or SJT three conductor cable a maximum of 15 feet in length and a tandem blade grou...

Page 48: ...ago U S A 2 13F9940 Australia Argentina Australia New Zealand 3 13F9979 France Abu Dhabi Austria Belgium Bosnia Botswana Bulgaria Croatia Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Indonesia Korea So...

Page 49: ...0 11 Figure 26 Power Receptacle Index Model 355 Power Cables Model 355 cables are the same as for Model 305 Model 356 Power Cables The power cables for Model 356 are PN 13F9961 and PN 34G0253 Appendix...

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Page 51: ...the warranty period IBM or your reseller if authorized by IBM will provide warranty service under the type of service designated for the Machine and will manage and install engineering changes that a...

Page 52: ...a Machine that you do not own and 2 where applicable before service is provided a follow the problem determination problem analysis and service request procedures that IBM or your reseller provide b...

Page 53: ...the greater of U S 100 000 or the charges if recurring 12 months charges apply for the Machine that is the subject of the claim 1 THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR LOSSES OR DAMAGES OTHER THAN THOSE...

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Page 55: ...g used to interface one device to another or other devices PC Personal Computer an individual workstation comprised of desk top type hardware including a monitor RS 6000 IBM RISC System 6000 a reduced...

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Page 57: ...he library 16 power cables connecting 20 power specification 5 rack hardware 9 rack mount model 356 9 rack mount model 356 checklist 6 SCSI 16 single drive single host 17 L library modes 3 limited war...

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