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PX502 Tape Library

Quick Start Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .......................................1

Notational Conventions .................1

Choosing a Location ..........................2

Rack Space Requirements...............2
Environmental Conditions .............2

Preparing for the Installation ...........2

Providing Necessary Tools ..............2
Taking ESD Precautions ..................2

Unpacking the PX502 Tape Library ...2
Installing the Library .........................3

Locating the Mounting Position ....3
Installing the Library ......................4
Initial Configuration .....................11

Multiple Library Stacks....................15

Introduction

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The PX502 tape library is an automated storage and retrieval device consisting of 
up to two tape drives and up to 32 SDLT cartridges or 38 LTO tape cartridges (see 

figure 1

).

Notational Conventions

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This instruction uses the following conventions:

This document explains how to unpack the PX502 tape library and install it in a 
standard 19 in. rack. Once the library is unpacked and installed, set up the library 
using the instructions in the 

PX500 Series 

User’s Guide

 PN 81-81290. 

This 

installation procedure will take approximately 4 hours to complete.

Figure 1  PX502 Tape Library

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Notes emphasize important information related to the main topic.

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Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are included 

to prevent damage to equipment.

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Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and are 

included to prevent injury

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It is recommended to review the entire document prior to beginning the 
installation.

Summary of Contents for PX502

Page 1: ...cartridges see figure 1 Notational Conventions 0 This instruction uses the following conventions This document explains how to unpack the PX502 tape library and install it in a standard 19 in rack On...

Page 2: ...ng Necessary Tools 0 Provide the following tools for unpacking and installing the PX502 tape library 1 PHILLIPS screwdriver 2 PHILLIPS screwdriver 1 flat blade screwdriver Allen wrench 2 5mm and 3mm i...

Page 3: ...sory kit Foam PX502 tape library Foam Front bezel Lift point 4 Remove the antistatic sheet a Cut the tape strips securing the sheet b Fold the sheet down c With the help of a second person lift the li...

Page 4: ...Shelves Installing the Library Chassis Cabling the Library WARNING If the rack is empty at the time of installation do NOT install the PX502 tape library too high in the rack The weight of the librar...

Page 5: ...03 screws 2 sets Back bracket hardware M5 x 8 allen screws and mounting plate PN 74 88057 01 bracket PN 90 87275 01 screws 2 sets Back clamp hardware M5 x 10 and back clamp PN 90 87343 08 screws PN 7...

Page 6: ...opening toward back of rack Front of rack Back of rack Back of rack Front of rack Figure 5 Assembling the Left and Right Rack Mount Shelves c Determine the type of rail adapter required for your rack...

Page 7: ...readed circle hole patterns M6 on one side and M5 on the other side Figure 7 Assembling the Left Hand Rack Mount Shelf 2 Install the left and right rack mount shelves into the rack the rack mount shel...

Page 8: ...k Mount Shelves Installing the Library Chassis 0 1 The back mounting brackets are lettered A through I so the correct mounting position is easily determined The mounting positions differ depending on...

Page 9: ...n Use holes G and I X 34 5 to 35 5 in Use holes F and H X 35 5 to 36 5 in Use holes G and I X NOTE If your rack has a depth less than 27 in the back brackets and back clamps are not used 1 Holes 2 Hol...

Page 10: ...unting brackets or clamps Left hand back bracket shown M5 x 10 Allen screws PHILLIPS screws Back mounting clamp Figure 13 Removing the Tape Drive Cover Plates b Insert the tape drive s into the drive...

Page 11: ...drive 1 Tape drive 2 Back of Library SCSI host Ethernet Power Surrogate System Controller Board Tape drive 2 Tape drive 1 Figure 17 PX502 Cable Configuration Native Fibre Channel 2 Connect one end of...

Page 12: ...o gain further access to the internal packaging restraints see figure 19 If there is no space above the PX502 library to remove the top cover continue with Step 3 CAUTION Take standard ESD precautions...

Page 13: ...Avoid touching the printed circuit board CAUTION When removing the foam restraints ensure that the robotics umbilical cable is lying down in the correct position inside the platform and not across th...

Page 14: ...er Table 5 Setting Up the Cabinet Setting the Date and Time 0 To set the date and time 1 From the Setup screen use the up and down arrows to highlight Date and Time and press Enter The Date and Time s...

Page 15: ...re 18 The library shuts down 4 Push the power button to start the library The PX502 tape library is initially configured and ready for use NOTE If you are using DHCP you do not have to setup the follo...

Page 16: ...81 81292 03 B01 81 81292 03 B01 Figure 25 Removing the FlexLink Cover 2 The alignment hardware installed on the top and bottom of the libraries in a multiple stack allow the FlexLink bays to align cor...

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