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 PX502 Tape Library Quick Start Guide

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Choosing a Location

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When choosing an installation site for the PX502, consider 
the following requirements:

Rack Space Requirements

Environmental Conditions

Rack Space Requirements

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Table 1

 contains the rack requirements for the PX502 tape 

library.

Table 1   Rack Requirements

Environmental Conditions

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The installation site must have the following environmental 
conditions:

Humidity: 20%-80% non-condensing

Temperature: 10°C-35°C (50°F-95°F)

Altitude: -500 to 10,000 feet (-152 to 3048 meters)

These environmental conditions apply when the PX502 tape 
library is in operation.

Preparing for the Installation

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Before you begin the installation procedure in this section, 
make the following preparations as described in this 
section:

Providing Necessary Tools

Taking ESD Precautions

Dimensions

PX502

Depth

31 in (78.7 cm)

Width

19 in (48.3 cm)

Height

6.75 in (17 cm), 4U

Weight

52 lbs (23.6 kg)

Air Clearance

Open 4 in (10 cm) behind unit 

for proper air flow

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For additional specifications, refer to the 

Quantum PX500 Series User’s Guide

 (PN 81-

81290)

Providing Necessary Tools 

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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) included in accessory 
kit

Antistatic wrist strap included in accessory kit

Taking ESD Precautions

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Some components within the PX502 tape library contain 
static-sensitive parts. To avoid damaging these parts while 
performing installation procedures, always observe the 
following precautions:

Keep the PX502 turned off during all installation 
procedures.

Use an antistatic wrist strap (included in the accessory 
kit).

Keep static-sensitive parts in their original shipping 
containers until ready for installation. Look for the ESD 
sticker to identify static sensitive parts.

Avoid touching connectors and other components.

Unpacking the PX502 Tape Library

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This section explains how to unpack the PX502 tape library 
and move it to its final installation location.

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Dry climates and cold-weather heating 

environments have lower relative humidity and 
are more likely to produce static electricity.

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Inspect the outer library packaging for damage. If 
there is any damage evident on the library 
packaging, do not continue with the installation 
and contact Quantum customer support. 

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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