Sun Microsystems StorageTek StreamLine SL8500, System Assurance Manual

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Introduction
Table 1. Module Descriptions
Module Description
Customer Interface
Module The customer interface module is the first module in the library and measures
95.25 cm (37.5 in.) deep. This module contains:
• 648 data cartridge slots (see “Library Walls, Arrays, and Slots” on page 4 )
• 198 slots for diagnostic and cleaning cartridges
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(see “Reserved Slot Capacities” on page 9 )
• 24 end slots (eight 3-slot arrays) for targeting and drop-off cells
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(see “Reserved Slot Capacities” on page 9 )
• One LED display and keypad (see “Keypad” on page 26 )
• Touch screen operator control panel ( optional feature)
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(see “Touch Screen Operator Control Panel” on page 27 )
• Two “Load Sharing DC Power Supplies” on page 13
• One service safety door for maintenance activity ( optional feature)
• One standard “Cartridge Access Ports” on page 20
• Two elevator assemblies that can transfer up to four cartridges from one
rail to another.
Storage Expansion
Modules The SL8500 library can accommodate up to five storage expansion modules
(callout #4). Each expansion module:
• Increases the depth of the library by 95.25 cm (37.5 in.)
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(see “Physical Planning” on page 84 )
• Adds 1,728 customer usable data cartridge slots per expansion module.
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(see “Library Walls, Arrays, and Slots” on page 4 )
Robotics Interface
Module The robotics interface module (callout #5) is the next module and measures
76.2 cm (30 in.) deep. This module contains:
• 800 data cartridge slots (see “Library Walls, Arrays, and Slots” on page 4 )
• Pass-thru ports (see “Pass-thru Ports” on page 22 )
• One of two robotic configurations (see “Robotic Rail Assemblies” on
page 19 )
Drive and
Electronics Module The drive and electronics module (callout #7) is the last module in the library
and measures 76.2 cm (30 in.) deep. This module contains the:
• AC power distribution units (see “Power” on page 10 )
• “Electronics Control Module” on page 16
• “Load Sharing DC Power Supplies” on page 13
• “Accessory Racks” on page 25
• Slots for 1 to 64 tape drives (see “Tape Drives” on page 50 )