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Document 6444602-04 A01, March 2005

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Quantum PX720 Unpacking

and Installation Instructions

Introduction

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Selecting an Installation Location

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Floor Space..................................................................................................................4
Floor Clearance ..........................................................................................................5
Floor Strength and Inclination.................................................................................5
Power and Grounding ..............................................................................................5
Environmental Conditions.......................................................................................6

Preparing for the Installation

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Providing Necessary Tools and Equipment..........................................................6
Taking ESD Precautions ...........................................................................................6

Unpacking the Library

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Receiving the Library................................................................................................7
Unboxing the Library................................................................................................8
Positioning the Library ...........................................................................................11
Unpacking the Library............................................................................................13
Storing the Shipping Materials..............................................................................22
Leveling the Library................................................................................................22

Installing the Quantum PX720 Library

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Cabling the Quantum PX720 .................................................................................23
Loading the Tape Cartridges .................................................................................34
Initial Configuration................................................................................................34

Summary of Contents for PX720

Page 1: ...nvironmental Conditions 6 Preparing for the Installation 6 Providing Necessary Tools and Equipment 6 Taking ESD Precautions 6 Unpacking the Library 7 Receiving the Library 7 Unboxing the Library 8 Pos...

Page 2: ...Quantum PX720 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 6444602 04 A01 March 2005 2 6207947 05fN 19 c...

Page 3: ...drives and up to 642 SDLT or 726 LTO tape cartridges bins figure 1 This document explains how to unpack the Quantum PX720 Once the library is unpacked and moved to the desired installation location s...

Page 4: ...for the PX720 consider the following requirements Floor space Floor clearance Floor strength and inclination Power and grounding Environmental conditions These requirements are also described in the Q...

Page 5: ...r Supply Cord The library is rated 200 240V 50 60Hz The library power requirements may require modification of the facilities existing power capabilities by a qualified electrician The required wall o...

Page 6: ...nt 0 Provide the following tools for unpacking the library 2 PHILLIPS screwdriver Snips for metal bands Safety goggles 3 8 open ended wrench or socket 3 4 inch open end wrench included in accessory ki...

Page 7: ...X720 is shipped in packing materials designed to protect it from damage during transit By following these instructions you help ensure that the library will continue to be safeguarded after it arrives...

Page 8: ...re 6 Note If any part is missing or damaged look for scuffs on the antistatic bag contact your authorized reseller Note Uncrating the library requires a minimum of 3 feet 91 cm on all sides For the si...

Page 9: ...Figure 6 Removing the Steel Bands 5 Lift the cardboard box top cover straight up and off of the pallet see figure 7 Figure 7 Removing the Box Top Cover 6 Remove the eight cardboard box retaining clips...

Page 10: ...005 10 Unpacking the Library Figure 8 Removing the Cardboard Box 7 Remove the 3 3 8 in hex head bolts lock washers and flat washers from the front rail of the pallet and set aside see figure 9 Figure...

Page 11: ...nst the library 11 Use two of the hex 3 3 8 in hex head bolts lock washers and flat washers removed in step 7 to secure the ramp to the pallet see figure 10 Figure 10 Lowering the Ramp Positioning the...

Page 12: ...1 March 2005 12 Unpacking the Library Figure 11 Removing the Restraining Bolts 3 Raise the leveling feet see figure 12 Figure 12 Raising the Leveling Feet 4 Inspect the library for any damage that may...

Page 13: ...Ramp 6 Guide the library to its final installation site 7 After the library is in its final position remove the antistatic bag covering the library Unpacking the Library 0 To unpack the library 1 Rem...

Page 14: ...om the accessories kit unlock each door b Lift each door handle straight up and then turn the handle to unlatch each door c Gently pull on each door handle to open the door 3 From the front of the lib...

Page 15: ...602 04 A01 March 2005 Unpacking the Library 15 Figure 15 Removing the Shipping Foam 4 Using the power cables from the accessory kit connect the library to a grounded power source see figure 16 Note Do...

Page 16: ...s of the restraint with a 7 16 in wrench or socket b Removing the two Allen head screws securing the restraint to the top and bottom of the library frame with a 3 16 in Allen wrench c Collapse the int...

Page 17: ...ch 2005 Unpacking the Library 17 Figure 17 Removing the Internal Library Frame Restraint 6 From the front of the library remove the two shipping restraints vertical has 4 screws and robot has 7 screws...

Page 18: ...e the screws removed in step 6 to attach the vertical axis shipping restraint to the robot shipping restraint see figure 19 8 Store the five spare screws in the robot shipping restraint as shown in fi...

Page 19: ...uring the counter weight shipping restraint to the back wall with a 7 16 inch wrench see figure 20 Figure 20 Removing the Counter Weight Shipping Restraint 11 Reverse the counter weight shipping restr...

Page 20: ...three on each side with a 7 16 in wrench or socket see figure 22 Note To access the lower panel restraints you must manually trip the load port latching mechanism to release the load port The load po...

Page 21: ...straints 13 Store the panel shipping restraint hardware three sets on each side on the lower cabinet frame as shown in figure 23 Panels shown outside of library for clarity Load port latching mechanis...

Page 22: ...f the packaging materials on the pallet 6 Secure the pallet packaging materials and cardboard box for future use Leveling the Library 0 To level the library 1 Rotate each foot of the library until it...

Page 23: ...el PX720 Library Loading the Tape Cartridges Initial Configuration Cabling the Quantum PX720 0 After the Quantum PX720 is in its final location the tape drives and robotics controller must be connecte...

Page 24: ...Eth4 to tape drive cluster 1 Eth1 Tape Drive Cluster 1 Eth1 to tape drive cluster 0 Eth4 Eth2 not used Eth3 to second FC470 if present Eth4 to tape drive cluster 2 Eth1 Tape Drive Cluster 2 Eth1 to t...

Page 25: ...44602 04 A01 March 2005 Installing the Quantum PX720 Library 25 Figure 24 Cluster Controller Ethernet Connections Eth 1 Eth 2 Eth 3 Eth 4 I2C Cluster controller Tape drive cluster 0 Tape drive cluster...

Page 26: ...and Robotics Controller 2 Route a SCSI cable up through the base of the library on the right hand side and connect the host computer to the robotics controller see figure 25 Note It is also possible...

Page 27: ...oute an Ethernet cable up through the base of the library and connect the front Ethernet port located on the right side of the cabinet controller to the local network see figure 27 Tech Tip Start cabl...

Page 28: ...th FC470 are used to connect tape drives 12 through 15 SCSI connectors 0 through 3 on the fifth FC470 are used to connect tape drives 16 through 19 Secure the SCSI cables from the FC470 s to the card...

Page 29: ...ermination Tape drive 0 upper port Port 0 on first FC470 Tape drive 0 lower port Library SCSI HBA Tape drive 1 upper port Port 1 on first FC470 Tape drive 1 lower port Terminator Tape drive 2 upper po...

Page 30: ...fourth FC470 Tape drive 13 lower port Terminator Tape drive 14 upper port Port 2 on fourth FC470 Tape drive 14 lower port Terminator Tape drive 15 upper port Port 3 on fourth FC470 Tape drive 15 lowe...

Page 31: ...drive 6 Terminator SCSI 0 FC470 5 SCSI 1 SCSI 2 SCSI 3 SCSI 0 FC470 4 SCSI 1 SCSI 2 SCSI 3 SCSI 0 FC470 3 SCSI 1 SCSI 2 SCSI 3 Tape drive 9 Tape drive 11 Tape drive 8 Tape drive 10 Tape drive 13 Tape...

Page 32: ...4602 04 A01 March 2005 32 Installing the Quantum PX720 Library Figure 29 Securing the SCSI Ethernet and Fibre Channel Cables SCSI cables route Ethernet and Fibre Channel cables route Ethernet 1 port F...

Page 33: ...Quantum PX720 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 6444602 04 A01 March 2005 Installing the Quantum PX720 Library 33 Figure 30 FC470 Cable Connections Maximum Drive Configuration...

Page 34: ...panels refer to the Quantum PX720 User s Guide PN 6444601 for more information on tape cartridges Initial Configuration 0 The Quantum PX720 must be initially configured with an IP address before the...

Page 35: ...creen 3 From the Menu screen use the up and down arrows to highlight Setup and press Select 4 The library prompts you for your password see figure 33 Figure 33 Password Screen 5 Enter the 6 digit pass...

Page 36: ...Drives Configured Slots Left Load Port 16 Right Load Port 32 Service Mode 6 To edit the setup information use the up and down arrows to highlight the section and press Select To set the IP address sub...

Page 37: ...ean and press Select To enable the left load port use the up and down arrows to select Left Load Port 16 and press Select To enable the right load port use the up and down arrows to select Right Load...

Page 38: ...Quantum PX720 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 6444602 04 A01 March 2005 38 Installing the Quantum PX720 Library...

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