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Scalar 50 Tape Library

Scalar 50

Quick Start Guide

Introduction

The Scalar 50 tape library is an automated storage and retrieval device 

consisting of up to two full height tape drives or four half height tape drives 

and up to 32 SDLT cartridges or 38 LTO tape cartridges (see 

figure 1

).

This instruction uses the following conventions:

This document explains how to unpack the Scalar 50 tape library and install 

it in a standard 19 in. rack. Once the library is unpacked and installed, set 

up the library using the instructions in the 

Scalar 50 

User’s Guide

 PN 81-

81768. 

This installation procedure will take approximately 4 hours to 

complete.

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 to review the entire document prior to 

beginning the installation.

Contents

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Introduction..............................................1
Choosing a Location.................................2

Rack Space Requirements .....................2
Environmental Conditions ....................2

Preparing for the Installation..................3

Providing Necessary Tools ....................3
Taking ESD Precautions.........................3

Unpacking the Scalar 50 Tape Library .....4
Installing the Library................................6

Locating the Mounting Position...........6
Installing the Library.............................7
Initial Configuration............................23

Setup Wizard ..........................................31
Multiple Library Stacks ..........................36
Testing the Library Configuration .........39
Enabling Capacity on Demand ..............42

Summary of Contents for Scalar 50

Page 1: ...rs to complete 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 War...

Page 2: ...le 1 contains the rack requirements for the Scalar 50 tape library Table 1 Rack Requirements Environmental Conditions 0The installation site must have the following environmental conditions Humidity 2...

Page 3: ...ncluded in accessory kit Taking ESD Precautions 0Some components within the Scalar 50 tape library contain static sensitive parts To avoid damaging these parts while performing installation procedures...

Page 4: ...he accessories kit contains all of the parts necessary for installing the Scalar 50 in a rack 2 With the help of a second person lift the library chassis up and out of the shipping carton 3 Place the...

Page 5: ...the sheet down c With the help of a second person lift the library up off of the antistatic sheet d Place the library Scalar 50 the table or desk next to the antistatic sheet e If this is a multiple l...

Page 6: ...the hole pattern to ensure that the library does not interfere with other devices in the rack See table 2 for information on common rack hole types Table 2 Rack Hole Types Figure Description Note The...

Page 7: ...k to become top heavy and unstable if installed in the top of an empty rack Begin installing the Scalar 50 tape library from the bottom of the rack if more than one library is installed Note If this i...

Page 8: ...d screws M5 x 10 for shelf assembly 8 PN 74 87575 01 T nuts M5 4 metric and 4 standard PN 74 88052 01 metric PN 74 88053 01 standard Rail adapters both metric and standard holes are included 8 total a...

Page 9: ...Shelf Depth Requirements Use these holes for rack depths of 27 in 68 5 cm to 36 in 91 4 cm Use these holes for rack depths of 24 in 60 9 cm to 28 in 71 1 cm Left shelf oriented with FlexLink opening...

Page 10: ...5 x 10 Allen screws T nuts T nuts Left hand rack mount shelf Right hand rack mount shelf T nuts must be oriented as shown to properly fit in the shelf adjustment slot T nuts must be oriented as shown...

Page 11: ...ted either metric or standard see figure 6 Figure 6 Rail Adapter Types Use the rail adapters with blocks on rails with square hole patterns Use the rail adapters with circle pegs opposite blocks on ra...

Page 12: ...ith 2 M5 x 10 Allen screws per adapter see figure 7 Figure 7 Assembling the Left Hand Rack Mount Shelf M5 x 10 Allen screws Rail adapter Left shelf FlexLink opening located towards the back for the ri...

Page 13: ...ck mount shelves adjust 27 in to 36 in and secure with the following parts in four locations see figure 8 Mounting plate 2 M4 x 12 Allen screws Figure 8 Installing the Rack Mount Shelves Note The rack...

Page 14: ...Guide 3 Once the rack mount shelves are secured to the rack tighten the Allen screws securing the adjustable shelves right and left together see figure 9 Figure 9 Tightening the Rack Mount Shelves Ti...

Page 15: ...ary Note If the depth of the rack is less than 27 in do not install the back mounting brackets or clamps Rack Depth Back Mounting Bracket Mounting Position Back Mounting Clamp 1 Holes 2 Holes 24 to 25...

Page 16: ...e Back Mounting Brackets 34 5 to 35 5 in Use holes F and H X 35 5 to 36 5 in Use holes G and I X Note If your rack has a depth less than 27 in the back brackets and back clamps are not used Rack Depth...

Page 17: ...as shown in figure 12 and secure the library to the rack with four Phillips screws Note If this is a multiple stack configuration see Multiple Library Stacks on page 36 for information on preparing t...

Page 18: ...mounting clamps see table 4 for information on the correct mounting holes to use and two M5 x 10 Allen screws on each clamp see figure 13 5 Secure the mounting clamps to the rack rails with two Phill...

Page 19: ...drive cover plates if necessary some libraries ship with one tape drive installed by loosening the captive screws securing the plate to the library chassis see figure 14 Figure 14 Removing the Tape D...

Page 20: ...lowing cables and jumpers included in the accessory kit as shown in the following figures Figure 16 SCSI full height drives Figure 17 Native Fibre Channel full height drives Figure 18 SCSI half height...

Page 21: ...library system controller board MUST have an offset connector Using a straight in SCSI connector may damage the system controller board Back of Library SCSI host Ethernet Power SCSI System Controller...

Page 22: ...thernet Power Back of Library SCSI host Terminator Tape drives 1 and 2 Tape drives 3 and 4 SCSI host Terminator SCSI System Controller Board SCSI host SCSI host Back of Library Ethernet Power SAS host...

Page 23: ...configuring the library consists of the following steps Turning on the Library Removing the Remaining Packing Materials Setting the Library Options Setting the Date and Time Setting Network Informati...

Page 24: ...re closed and latched 2 Turn on the library by pushing power button located on the bottom left hand corner of the OCP see figure 22 Figure 22 Turning on the Library The power up sequence can take seve...

Page 25: ...rom the library When you open the doors the OCP displays a message telling you that the doors are open 3 After the library has powered down remove the hand restraint by completing the following steps...

Page 26: ...26 Installing the Library Scalar 50 Quick Start Guide Figure 23 Removing the Hand Restraint Hand restraint Thumb screws Robotics umbilical cable Hand restraint installed Thumb screws...

Page 27: ...re 24 Figure 24 Storing the Thumb Screws and Restraining Bolt d Install the tape cartridge magazines e Close the front doors Note Save the hand restraint for later shipping or relocation of the librar...

Page 28: ...e Home screen The OCP displays the Setup screen see figure 25 Figure 25 Setup Screen 7 From the Setup screen use the up and down arrows to highlight Cabinet and press Enter The Cabinet Setup screen di...

Page 29: ...model number will also change to PX500S indicating a stacked library configuration The library model num ber is available from the home screen on the Master library OCP Left load port Enables or disab...

Page 30: ...up screen use the up and down arrows to highlight Network and press Enter The Network screen displays see figure 28 Figure 28 Network Screen The Network screen allows you to view or edit the following...

Page 31: ...Setup Wizard leads you through the process of setting up the most common options for this library to be operational Detailed customization options including settings modified by this wizard can be ch...

Page 32: ...age 4 To access the Setup Wizard from the Setup page click on the Setup Wizard tab at the top of the page The Setup Wizard displays see figure 30 Figure 30 Setup Wizard 5 Click Next to continue The Se...

Page 33: ...ine and continue The Setup Wizard Date and Time page displays see figure 32 Figure 32 Setup Wizard Date and Time 7 Set the system date and time using the Change button for the system date and drop dow...

Page 34: ...nue The Setup Wizard Configuring Load Ports page displays see figure 34 Figure 34 Setup Wizard Configuring Load Ports 11 Enable or disable the load ports for this library 12 Click Next to continue The...

Page 35: ...artition c Enable disable Auto Clean for this partition 14 Click Next to continue The Setup Wizard Wizard Completed page displays see figure 36 Figure 36 Setup Wizard Wizard Completed 15 Click Exit to...

Page 36: ...nabled with full slot capacity you must initially configure the Scalar 50 libraries and enable Full capacity with a Capacity Key before configuring the cabinets as Master and Slave libraries see the S...

Page 37: ...re see figure 38 a Install the top alignment hardware with two Allen head screws b Install the bottom alignment hardware with one Allen head screw Note Install only the bottom alignment hardware on th...

Page 38: ...y Stacks Scalar 50 Quick Start Guide Figure 38 Installing the Alignment Hardware The libraries are prepared for installation in a multiple stack Top alignment hardware Screws Screws Bottom alignment h...

Page 39: ...a Health Check 0Running a health check will verify all robotics axis and ensure that the library is operating normally To run a health check 1 On the host computer open the internet browser software...

Page 40: ...ies Page 5 The library must be offline prior to running a health check Click Offline The library goes offline 6 Click the System Test tab at the top of the page The System Test page displays see figur...

Page 41: ...rary stack configuration 1 To access the Move page from the Operations page click on the Move tab at the top of the page The Move page displays see figure 42 Figure 42 Move Page 2 To move a cartridge...

Page 42: ...2 A01 July 2008 Scalar 50 Quick Start Guide 81 81767 02 A01 81 81767 02 A01 g Click Apply The tape cartridge moves from the bottom library cabinet into the top library cabinet If the move completes wi...

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