Quantum Scalar 10K, User Manual

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2-6 System Description
6-00058-05 Rev A
Control Module
The CM is one of the fundamental building blocks required in
every library. The CM contains an operator panel, AC and DC
power supplies, robot control electronics, and host interfaces.
Each CM drive bay has the space equivalent of 60 LTO,
50 DLT/SDLT, 75 8 mm, or 50 1/2-inch cartridges. Each drive
bay accommodates from 1–6 DLT/SDLT or LTO tape drives,
or 1–12 AIT tape drives.
In a Dual Aisle configuration, CMs are used with the primary
aisle and secondary aisle.
Accessor Module
The AM is another fundamental building block that is
required in every library. The AM contains the robotics
system (one per single aisle, two per dual aisle). The AM has
two doors, a service door on one end and an access door on
the other end. If one or more EMs are attached to the AM, the
access door is relocated to the last EM. The AM requires a CM,
a minimum of one Insert/Eject (I/E) station, and storage
assemblies. A minimum Dual Aisle configuration includes
two AMs, two CMs, and two inside TMs. The AM contains
attachment areas for feature modules or storage assemblies.
In a Dual Aisle configuration, a safety barrier is included that
allows for concurrent maintenance by trained service
personnel.
Expansion Module
The EM is a feature module and is added as requirements
change. The EM extends the length of the aisle and allows the
library to be expanded to accommodate additional drive and
cartridge requirements. A Scalar 10K maximum configuration
includes three EMs. These modules extend the X-rails (top
and bottom) which allow the accessor to travel the length of
the library. Each EM has four attachment areas (racks) that
can be used to attach feature modules or storage assemblies as
shown in Figure 2-2 on page 2-5.
When EMs are used in a Dual Aisle configuration, two inside
TMs attach to each EM, leaving two attachment areas (racks)
that can be used to attach feature modules or storage
assemblies. A maximum Dual Aisle configuration includes
six EMs.
Note
3590 and 3592-J1A
tape drives are not
supported in a
CM.3592-J1A/
TS1120