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SuperLoader 3

SuperLoader™ 3

Quick Start Guide

The Quantum

®

 SuperLoader™ 3 is an automated storage and retrieval 

device consisting of a tape drive and up to two tape magazines holding up 

to eight cartridges each.
For more information, see the

 Quantum SuperLoader 3 User’s Guide

 

(PN 81-81317) on the documentation CD provided with your autoloader.
This quick start guide uses the following conventions:

This document explains how to unpack the SuperLoader 3 and install it in a 

standard 19-inch rack.

Choosing a Location

The autoloader is designed to fit in a standard 19-inch rack using either the 

long or short brackets (depending on the depth of the rack). The autoloader 

uses standard rack mounting hardware.

Note:

Notes emphasize important information related to the main 

topic.

Caution:

Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are 

included to prevent damage to equipment.

Warning:

Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and 

are included to prevent injury

.

Note:

It is recommended that you review this entire document prior to 

beginning the installation.

Contents

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Choosing a Location.......................... 1
Preparing for the Installation........... 2

Providing Necessary Tools ............. 2
Taking ESD Precautions ................. 3
Preparing for Rack Mounting ........ 3

Unpacking the Autoloader................ 4

Checking Accessories ..................... 5

Rack Mounting the Autoloader ........ 6
Autoloader Panel Overviews........... 12
SCSI Bus Requirements ................... 13

General Information..................... 13

Connecting SCSI, SAS, or 
Fibre Channel and Power Cables.... 13
Setting the SCSI ID .......................... 16
Preparing the Host and Verifying
   the Connection ............................. 16
Operating System Support ............. 17

Autoloader Device Driver............. 17
Tape Drive Device Driver .............. 17

After the Installation....................... 18

Summary of Contents for Superloader 3

Page 1: ...s emphasize important information related to the main topic Caution Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are included to prevent damage to equipment Warning Warnings indicate potential...

Page 2: ...rack Room temperature 10 35 C 50 95 F Power source AC power voltage 100 127 VAC 200 240 VAC Line frequency 50 60 Hz Note Locate the AC outlet near the autoloader The AC power cable is the product s m...

Page 3: ...hing it directly to stationary cabinet rails Take the following general safety steps before beginning the rack mount installation 1 Lower the cabinet feet 2 Extend the cabinet anti tip device if avail...

Page 4: ...left and right sides of the autoloader Then remove the bag from the autoloader 5 Remove the foam insert from the magazine bay of the autoloader Save the packing materials in case you need to move or...

Page 5: ...short to accommodate different rack depths Two support brackets Two sets decimal and metric of four support bracket 10 32 x 1 4 inch button head screws two per support bracket TORX L Key drivers T8 a...

Page 6: ...f the rack making sure that you install each pair of clip nuts at exactly the same level see figure 2 Figure Description Square rack holes are the most common type of rack holes They can accept either...

Page 7: ...f the rack and then attach them to the rear of the autoloader see figure 3 Use the long autoloader brackets 72 A226 A when the distance from the front mounting rail to the rear mounting rail is less t...

Page 8: ...brackets firmly against the rail while still allowing the support bracket to be slightly shifted by hand This shifting will help facilitate the engagement of autoloader brackets as the autoloader is i...

Page 9: ...at the autoloader brackets slide into corresponding support brackets on the rear rails and the tabs at the front of the autoloader align flush with the clip nuts on the front rails see figure 5 Cautio...

Page 10: ...nd of the autoloader to the rack using four rack screws two per tab as shown in figure 6 Tighten the screws just enough to secure the autoloader to the front rails Figure 6 Front Alignment 6 Install f...

Page 11: ...hen the autoloader is level tighten all screws securing the autoloader to the rack This includes the following Four screws securing the autoloader tabs to the front rails Four screws securing the supp...

Page 12: ...Ethernet connector on the back panel allows you to connect to the autoloader remote management interface Figure 9 Back Panel Overview 1 Power switch 2 Mailslot 3 Front panel LEDs 4 Front panel LCD scr...

Page 13: ...cable included in the accessory kit to one of the connectors on the back panel of the autoloader see figure 12 3 Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to the connector on the SCSI host adapter or to...

Page 14: ...ader 3 Quick Start Guide Figure 10 Cable Connectors Fibre Channel Tape Drive Figure 11 Cable Connectors SAS Tape Drive Figure 12 Cable Connectors SCSI Tape Drive Ethernet cable Fibre Channel cable Eth...

Page 15: ...on the back panel of the autoloader 8 Plug in the power cable to the nearest properly grounded power outlet 9 Turn on the autoloader by setting the power switch on the back panel to the ON position an...

Page 16: ...l a SCSI Fibre Channel or SAS host adapter software and compatible drivers Refer to the manuals for the host computer and SCSI Fibre Channel or SAS host adapter for detailed instructions In addition f...

Page 17: ...autoloader One for the autoloader itself and a second for the tape drive within the autoloader Autoloader Device Driver 0For the SuperLoader 3 device driver go to http www quantum com ServiceandSuppo...

Page 18: ...ck Start Guide 81 81313 04 A01 81 81313 04 A01 For the LTO 4 drive go to http www quantum com ServiceandSupport SoftwareandDocumentationDownloads LTO 4Drives Index aspx Drivers For the VS160 drive go...

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