IBM TS4500, Introduction And Planning Manual

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The base frame of the TS4500 tape library comes with two I/O stations. Any Dx5
expansion frame can optionally have two I/O stations installed. A removable
cartridge magazine is installed in each I/O station and is used to insert or remove
cartridges from the station. The cartridge magazine is accessed by opening the I/O
station doors using either the eject button above the station or the TS4500
management GUI.
The cartridge magazines are media-specific. Table 7 lists the dimensions and
weight of each magazine. A bar code label at the top of the magazine is scanned
by the cartridge accessor and indicates to the library whether the magazine is for
LTO or 3592 cartridges. The LTO magazine holds up to 18 cartridges. The 3592
magazine holds up to 16 cartridges. A serial number label, affixed to the bottom of
the magazine, is used for identification.
Table 7. Cartridge magazine physical specifications
Specification 3592 cartridge magazine LTO cartridge magazine
Dimensions Width: 127 mm (5 in)
Height: 523 mm (20.6 in)
Depth: 137 mm (5.4 in)
Width: 127 mm (5 in)
Height: 523 mm (20.6 in)
Depth: 160 mm (6.3 in)
Maximum weight (full of
cartridges)
5.24 kg (11.6 lb) 5.14 kg (11.4 lb)
Minimum weight (no
cartridges)
1.1 kg (2.5 lb) 1 kg (2.2 lb)
The magazine is always seated in the I/O station so that the handles are accessible
when the I/O station doors are open. The magazine must also be positioned so
that the bar code labels on the magazine and cartridges face inside the library and
can be read by cartridge accessor. An up arrow and "THIS SIDE UP" engraving
indicate how the magazine must be inserted into the I/O station. In addition,
guide ribs on the top and bottom prevent the magazine from being inserted upside
down.
The handles on the cartridge magazine are used to insert and remove the
magazine, or to carry it during transport. The magazine safety lock retains
cartridges in their slots and prevents them from falling out while the magazine is
carried. When a magazine is removed from an I/O station, it is necessary to
engage the safety lock until the magazine is placed on an accessible surface. It is
then necessary to unlock the magazine to insert or remove cartridges. Attempting
to insert or remove cartridges while the magazine safety lock is engaged might
damage the magazine or the cartridges. After a magazine is reinserted into an I/O
station, it is necessary to unlock the magazine so that the accessor can retrieve
cartridges.
A universal dust cover comes with each magazine and can be used for shipping
cartridges in the magazine. The bar code labels are visible through the clear cover.
Integrated management console
The integrated management console (IMC) is a built-in platform for tools that are
used to manage the TS4500 tape library. The IMC, which includes an LCD screen
and a keyboard with touchpad, can be mounted on either end of your TS4500 tape
library.
Normally, a library controller card (LCC) and power source are required within the
end frame or an adjacent frame. Optionally, feature code FC 2737 (IMC separate
power source) allows for the IMC to be mounted on a non-powered end frame,
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