Introduction
1.
Introduction
1.1
Who Should Read This Manual
This manual covers the Qualstar RLS-8350/85XX Series tape library systems. The
common product reference is RLS or library. Where model differences require separate
treatment exceptions are noted specifically. For clarity and compliance with the SCSI
specification, the library control interface of the RLS is defined as a “Medium-changer”
and alternately referred to throughout this manual as the “changer”.
This Installation and Operation Manual is written for the RLS installer, the system
administrator and the user/operator. This manual includes instructions on unpacking,
installation, configuration and operation. Also included are preventive maintenance
procedures and repacking instructions, in case it ever becomes necessary to transport
the unit.
For information about the SCSI interface, or other information outside the scope of
this manual, please refer to the appropriate documents listed below.
Subject
Document
Qualstar
Document
Number
Specifications
RLS-8500 Tape Library Product Spec
511001
Specifications
RLS-8350 Tape Library Product Spec
511002
Service
RLS-8350/85XX Series Tape Library
Technical Service Manual
501510
Approved Data Cartridges
Product Information Note
PIN-038
Barcode Label Specifications
Product Information Note
PIN-040
SCSI Medium-changer Information
RLS SCSI-2 Interface Reference
501551
SCSI-2 Specification
ANSI X3.131-1994
N/A
SCSI SPI-3 Specification
NCITS T10 Project 1302D
N/A
SCSI-1 ANSI
X3.131-1986
N/A
SCSI-2 ANSI
X3.131-1994
N/A
SCSI Parallel Interface-2 Specification (SPI-2)
ANSI X3.302-1998
N/A
SCSI Architecture Model-2 (SAM-2)
ANSI INCITS 366-2003
N/A
SCSI-3 Primary Commands (SPC) ANSI
X3.301-1997
N/A
SCSI-3 Primary Commands - 2 (SPC-2)
ANSI INCITS 351-2001
N/A
SCSI-3 Primary Commands - 3 (SPC-3)
ANSI INCITS 408-2005
N/A
SCSI-3 Media Changer Commands (SMC)
ANSI INCITS 314-1998 [R2003]
N/A
Automation/Drive Interface - Transport Protocol (ADI)
ANSI INCITS 406-2005
N/A
Automation/Drive Interface - Commands (ADI)
ANSI INCITS 403-2005
N/A
Table 1-1 Applicable Documents
511000 Rev. F
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