Qualstar RLS-8350, Technical & Service Manual

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2-6 Description and Theory of Operation
511010 Rev. 07-01-19
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Left Side
Located on the left side of the carriage, near the center.
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Left Front
Located on the left side of the carriage, in the corner nearest the Control
Panel.
• Right Back
Located on the right side of the carriage, in the corner closest to the
drives.
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Right Side
Located on the right side of the carriage, near the center.
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Right Front
Located on the right side of the carriage, in the corner nearest the Control
Panel.
2.2.3 Barcode Reader
A barcode reader is included on all RLS models. The Barcode Reader consists of an
LED light source and an imager and associated electronics. It is mounted on the car-
riage and contains no moving parts. The Barcode Reader can scan all cartridges with-
in the RLS.
2.2.4 Barcode Labels
Barcode labels must conform to ANSI/AIM BCI-1995, Uniform Symbology Specifica-
tion Code 39. Please refer to PIN-040 at www.qualstar.com for more information.
By default, the RLS expects no check characters in each label. All of the labels within
the RLS must match the configuration setting for the check character.
2.3 Component Identification
Most of the major components are common to all models. The number of Tape Drives
depends upon the RLS model and the number of drives installed.
Optional features:
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N+1, hot-swappable power supply modules (automatic e-mail alarm mes-
sage sent via Q-Link when any power supply or fan fails)
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Right side Storage Matrix – adds 60 slots, or 54 if the optional I/O port is
also added (available in RLS-85XX models). The RLS-8350 adds 28 slots
• Additional I/O port in right side Storage Matrix (available in RLS-85XX
models only)
The theory of operation is basically the same for all models, regardless of which
hardware configuration is used.