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Tandberg Data M-Series Installation Guide
Document T6423046-02 A01
February 2004

Connecting the Library to the Host Computer

SCSI Cabling
Diagrams

This section provides sample SCSI cabling configurations for M1500 and

M2500 libraries.

SCSI Cabling Diagrams, M1500

Figures

through

illustrate sample SCSI cabling configurations for a

single M1500 module.

Figure 40 SCSI Cabling
Diagram, M1500 — Single
SCSI Bus

Figure 41 SCSI Cabling
Diagram, M1500 — Two
SCSI Buses

To host computer

Terminator

To host computer

Terminator

Summary of Contents for MSERIES

Page 1: ...5 Installing a Desktop M1500 5 Installing a Deskside M2500 5 Installing a Rack Mount Library 6 Determining the Position of the Shelves in the Rack 6 Installing the M1500 Rack Mount Shelves 8 Installi...

Page 2: ...ect Switch 35 Placing Cartridges in the Library 36 Connecting the Library to AC Power 41 M1500 Power Requirements 41 M2500 Power Requirements 43 Connecting the Library to the Host Computer 45 SCSI Cab...

Page 3: ...0 libraries Table 1 Library Dimensions Cooling Considerations 0 Cooling is one of the most important factors to consider when selecting a location for the library The M1500 and M2500 libraries are for...

Page 4: ...st be open or ventilated so that the air temperature behind the library at the air outlets is less than 104 F 40 C Verify that no cables obstruct the vents at the back of the library see figure 1 and...

Page 5: ...ount Library Installing a Desktop M1500 0 To install a desktop M1500 1 Convert the M1500 to a desktop unit by performing the procedures detailed in the Tandberg M1500 Rack Mount to Desktop Conversion...

Page 6: ...e U see figure 3 An M1500 uses 4U of vertical space The M1500 rack mount shelves must be installed in a full U position the bottom of the rack mount shelf must be aligned with the bottom of a U see fi...

Page 7: ...ll U position the bottom of the mounting bracket aligns with the bottom of the corresponding U This position can be used for either M1500 or M2500 rack mount shelves 3 equally spaced holes equals 1 U...

Page 8: ...s of the Rack Mount Kit 0 Table 2 lists the contents of the M1500 Universal Rack Mount Kit Table 2 Contents M1500 Universal Rack Mount Kit Note To install rack mount shelves for an M2500 see Installin...

Page 9: ...f extender to combine with the left universal shelf b Insert the posts on the left universal shelf into the shelf extender slots identified in the Left Shelf Slots column of table 3 The slots in the s...

Page 10: ...lf column of table 3 Table 3 Shelf Assembly Matrix Figure 6 Identifying the Shelf Extender Slots Note Tighten the nuts to finger tightness only you need to be able to retract and extend the assembled...

Page 11: ...ed holes 213472 for rails with M5 or 12 24 UNC threaded holes 213473 for rails with 10 32 UNF threaded holes 213474 for rails with 1 4 inch diameter unthreaded holes The heads of the inserts not the t...

Page 12: ...figure 9 a With the shelf slightly retracted position the shelf in the rack at the desired mounting height b Expand the shelf so that the inserts on each end of the shelf protrude into the holes in t...

Page 13: ...ntersink screw PN YS42038 c Repeat these steps to install shelf clamps at the front and back of each shelf d Tighten the nuts securing the shelves to the shelf extenders Figure 10 Securing the Shelf C...

Page 14: ...t kit 8 mm open end wrench 2 5 mm socket driver preferably ball headed Flat blade screwdriver Tape measure Note To install rack mount shelves for an M1500 see Installing the M1500 Rack Mount Shelves o...

Page 15: ...xtenders are identified as shown in figure 11 c Use the M5 nuts PN YS41998 and M5 washers PN YS40403 provided in the rack mount kit to fasten the left shelf and shelf extender together see figure 12 3...

Page 16: ...t type that best fits into the holes in the rack rails The heads of the inserts not the threads should fit into the holes in the rack rails smoothly and with very little play The insert part numbers a...

Page 17: ...f the Shelves 4 Screw three inserts into the rear flange of each rack mount shelf in the positions shown in figure 14 If the shelves are oriented so the group of six holes is at the bottom and the gro...

Page 18: ...the shelf slightly retracted position the shelf in the rack at the desired mounting height b Expand the shelf so that the inserts on each end of the shelf protrude into the holes in the rack rails an...

Page 19: ...t shelf clamp PN 215812 on the front left rack rail The square holes in the front shelf clamp should be aligned with the upper two inserts in the front shelf flange b Secure the front shelf clamp to t...

Page 20: ...le insert in the shelf flange b Verify that two of the round holes line up with holes in the rack mount shelf If two of the holes do not line up rotate the clamp 180 degrees c Secure the rear shelf cl...

Page 21: ...ck rail aligning it with the front shelf clamp c Insert a screw PN YS42064 through the upper hole in the front shelf clamp through the rack rail and into the upper hole in the clamp strip d Insert a s...

Page 22: ...with 7 mm diameter unthreaded holes 213471 for rails with M6 threaded holes 213473 for rails with 10 32 UNF 12 24 UNC or M5 threaded holes 213474 for rails with 1 4 inch diameter unthreaded holes Thes...

Page 23: ...o the group of six holes is at the bottom and the group of four holes is at the top the inserts go into holes 1 5 and 10 counting from the bottom up with 1 being the lowest hole Figure 20 Installing I...

Page 24: ...hold the shelf in place c Repeat these steps to install the remaining shelf Figure 21 Installing the Shelves 5 Install the front shelf clamps see figure 16 a Position a front shelf clamp PN 215812 on...

Page 25: ...rack rail aligning the square hole with the middle insert in the shelf flange b Verify that two of the round holes line up with holes in the rack mount shelf If two of the holes do not line up rotate...

Page 26: ...b Position a clamp strip PN 217405 behind the front left rack rail aligning it with the shelf clamp c Insert a screw PN YS42064 through the upper hole in the front shelf clamp through the rack rail an...

Page 27: ...uring the shelves to the shelf extenders The shelf installation is now complete Proceed to Installing the Library in the Rack to install the library Note The universal rack mount kit contains screws a...

Page 28: ...rary If you are installing the library in a rack with other equipment place the heaviest equipment at the bottom of the rack 2 Verify that the rack mount shelves are level and securely fastened to the...

Page 29: ...at the bottom of the rack purchase a rack stabilization kit from the rack manufacturer and install it before installing the library If you are installing the library in a rack with other equipment pl...

Page 30: ...he library and presses against the back side of the rack rail 8 Tighten the remaining rack mount clamp screw in the same manner 9 Press the button next to the right magazine access door The right maga...

Page 31: ...er if you are installing drives in drive bays 3 through 6 of an M2500 Flat blade screwdriver Installing Tape Drives in an M1500 0 To install tape drives in an M1500 1 At the back of the library use a...

Page 32: ...ring M2500 2 Insert the tape drive into the drive bay slowly until the connectors are seated see figure 29 Note The cover plates for drive bays 3 through 6 also have a TORX T 8 screw that must be remo...

Page 33: ...drive The smaller plate 215982 or 70 87502 01 used with tape drives on the middle level of the library the larger plate 215981 is used with tape drives on the bottom level of the library Caution Do n...

Page 34: ...must meet the requirements of the latest revision of the ANSI MH10 8M standard and should use industry standard Code 39 3 of 9 code The basic requirements are listed in table 6 Table 6 Bar Code Label...

Page 35: ...e outside the library Write enabling a cartridge allows new data to be written to the cartridge or existing data to be modified or erased This is the setting that cartridges are typically set to when...

Page 36: ...ve the write protect switch to the left Figure 32 Setting the Write Protect Switch LTO Cartridges Placing Cartridges in the Library 0 This section explains how to place tape cartridges in the library...

Page 37: ...front of the right magazine pull it forward and out of the library 3 Insert the cleaning cartridge into the fixed slot behind the left magazine orienting it with the label facing outward and the write...

Page 38: ...s doors Placing Tape Cartridges in an M2500 0 To place tape cartridges in an M2500 1 Press the buttons next to the magazine access doors The magazine access doors open 2 Remove the level 1 left magazi...

Page 39: ...ridges 39 Figure 35 Removing the Level 2 Left Magazine d Reach into the library underneath the level 1 left magazine and pull down on the release latch see figure 36 Figure 36 Release Latch e While ho...

Page 40: ...write protect switch Down if it is a DLT or SDLT cartridge Up if it is an LTO cartridge 5 Insert cartridges into each of the magazine slots see figure 34 a Orient the cartridges as described in step 4...

Page 41: ...ts power strips must be certified for safety by an agency acceptable to the country of use For use in the United States and Canada distribution units must be UL listed and CSA certified For use in Eur...

Page 42: ...mum 1 00mm2 HAR cord with minimum 10A plug Must be three wire grounding plug and wall outlet The AC distribution units must be plugged into separate outlets served by separate circuit breakers or fuse...

Page 43: ...power supply to the AC distribution panel see figure 39 4 Connect the power cable provided in the accessories kit to the power inlet on the back of the library see figure 39 and to the wall outlet or...

Page 44: ...ns Connect each library to a separate wall outlet rated minimum 10A minimum 1 00mm2 HAR cord with minimum 10A plug Must be three wire grounding plug and wall outlet Connect all libraries to one AC dis...

Page 45: ...e SCSI ID The default settings for the M1500 are library robotics 0 tape drive 1 1 tape drive 2 2 The default settings for the M2500 are library robotics 0 tape drive 1 1 tape drive 2 2 tape drive 3 3...

Page 46: ...on provides sample SCSI cabling configurations for M1500 and M2500 libraries SCSI Cabling Diagrams M1500 0 Figures 40 through 42 illustrate sample SCSI cabling configurations for a single M1500 module...

Page 47: ...brary to the Host Computer 47 Figure 42 SCSI Cabling Diagram M1500 Three SCSI Buses SCSI Cabling Diagram M2500 0 Figures 43 illustrates the recommended SCSI cabling configuration for a single M2500 mo...

Page 48: ...ss the power switch or switches on the back panel of the library see figure 44 and figure 45 To minimize the effects of inrush current always turn on the library using these library power switches ins...

Page 49: ...February 2004 Powering Up the Library 49 The GUI displays a welcome screen see figure 46 and the library runs a power on self test POST Figure 46 Welcome Screen M2500 When the POST is complete the GUI...

Page 50: ...s below the GUI To select a function press the push button directly below the button label on the GUI screen see figure 48 Figure 48 Using the GUI Buttons Disabling Unused Drive Bays 0 To complete the...

Page 51: ...ting is selected 6 Press Select 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to disable any other unused drive bays 8 Press Main to return to the main screen 9 Turn the library off and then back on again The library is...

Page 52: ...tum Corporation may revise this publication from time to time without notice COPYRIGHT STATEMENT Copyright 2004 by Quantum Corporation All rights reserved Your right to copy this document is limited b...

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