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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
0
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
Choosing a Location
Scalar 50 Quick Start Guide
Figure 1 Scalar 50 Tape
Library
Choosing a Location
When choosing an installation site for the Scalar 50, consider the following requirements:
•
Rack Space Requirements
•
Environmental Conditions
Rack Space Requirements
0Table 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: 20%-80% non-condensing
•
Temperature: 10°C-35°C (50°F-95°F)
•
Altitude: -500 to 10,000 feet (-152 to 3048 meters)
Dimensions
Scalar 50
Depth
31 in (78.7 cm)
Width
19 in (48.3 cm)
Height
6.75 in (17 cm), 4U
Weight
52 lbs (23.6 kg)
Air Clearance
Open 4 in (10 cm) behind unit
for proper air flow
Preparing for the Installation
3
Scalar 50 Tape Library
These environmental conditions apply when the Scalar 50 tape library is in operation.
Preparing for the Installation
Before you begin the installation procedure in this section, make the following
preparations as described in this section:
•
Providing Necessary Tools
•
Taking ESD Precautions
Providing Necessary
Tools
0
Provide the following tools for unpacking and installing the Scalar 50 tape library:
•
#1 Phillips screwdriver
•
#2 Phillips screwdriver
•
#1 flat blade screwdriver
•
Allen wrench (2.5mm and 3mm) included in accessory kit
•
Antistatic wrist strap included 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, always observe the
following precautions:
•
Keep the Scalar 50 turned off during all installation procedures.
•
Use an antistatic wrist strap (included in the accessory kit).
•
Keep static-sensitive parts in their original shipping containers until ready for
installation. Look for the ESD sticker to identify static sensitive parts.
•
Avoid touching connectors and other components.
Note:
For additional specifications, refer to the Quantum Scalar 50 Series User’s Guide
(PN 81-81768)
Note:
Dry climates and cold-weather heating environments have lower relative
humidity and are more likely to produce static electricity.
Unpacking the Scalar 50 Tape Library
Scalar 50 Quick Start Guide
Unpacking the Scalar 50 Tape Library
This section explains how to unpack the Scalar 50 tape library and move it to its final
installation location.
By following these instructions, you help ensure that the system will continue to be
safeguarded after it arrives at the installation site.
Unpack and remove the following components from the packing materials (see figure 2):
1 Remove the accessories kit and set it aside. The 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 library on a table approximately waist high.
Note:
Inspect the outer library packaging for damage. If there is any damage evident
on the library packaging, do not continue with the installation and contact
Quantum customer support.
Note:
Unpack the library as close to the installation location as possible.
Warning:
At least two people are required to move the library chassis.
Caution:
Lift the library chassis at the sides. Avoid putting the weight of the
library chassis on the front bezel.
Unpacking the Scalar 50 Tape Library
5
Scalar 50 Tape Library
Figure 2 Unpacking the Scalar
50
4 Remove the antistatic sheet:
a
Cut the tape strips securing the sheet.
b
Fold 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 library stack, see Multiple Library Stacks on page 36 before
proceeding.
The Scalar 50 is ready to install.
Accessory kit
Foam
Scalar 50
tape library
Foam
Front bezel
Lift point
Installing the Library
Scalar 50 Quick Start Guide
Installing the Library
Installing a Scalar 50 tape library in a rack consists of the following steps:
•
Locating the Mounting Position
•
Installing the Library
•
Initial Configuration
Locating the Mounting
Position
0
The Scalar 50 tape library is designed to fit in a standard 19 inch wide rack.
It is important to the library installation to locate the hole pattern in the rack rails and
install clip nuts if required (see figure 3). The library must be installed at the beginning of
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 rails within the rack have a hole pattern that repeats throughout the rail. X
marks the screw positions. Install nut clips (included in the accessory kit) on the rails if
necessary.
Square rack holes are the most common type of rack
holes. They can accept either cage nuts which mount
from the back of the rail or clip nuts which clip on from
the side of the rack rail.
Through holes require clip nuts to accept mounting
hardware.
Threaded holes require neither cage or clip nuts to
accept mounting hardware.
Cage nut
Clip nut
Clip nut
Installing the Library
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Scalar 50 Tape Library
Figure 3 Rail Hole Pattern
Installing the Library
0Installing the Scalar 50 tape library consists of the following steps:
•
Installing the Rack Mount Shelves
•
Installing the Library Chassis
•
Cabling the Library
The following table describes the hardware necessary for installing the Scalar 50 in a rack.
These parts are located in the accessory kit.
Warning:
If the rack is empty at the time of installation, do NOT install the Scalar 50
tape library too high in the rack. The weight of the library may cause the
rack 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 is an upgrade to an existing library system, see Multiple Library Stacks
on page 36.
.625 in (15.9 mm)
.625 in (15.9 mm)
.5 in (12.7 mm)
.625 in (15.9 mm)
.625 in (15.9 mm)
Top of rack
.312 in (7.92 mm)
.5 in (12.7 mm)
Hole pattern
The marks above (X) indi-
cate the location of mount-
ing hardware on the rack
rails. Ensure that any neces-
sary mounting hardware is
installed on the rack rails
prior to installing the chas-
sis.
1 Scalar 50 System (4U)
1U = 1.75 in
(44.45mm)
4U
Front panel screws
mounting positions
Back panel screws
mounting positions
Front panel screws
mounting positions
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Table 3 Library Mounting
Hardware
Installing the Rack Mount Shelves
0
Before installing the rack mount shelves, you must collect the following information:
•
Type of rack mount rails (square hole, through hole, or threaded hole)
•
Depth of rack (34 in, 86.3 cm minimum depth recommended; however, rack depths of
24 in, 60.9 cm to 36 in, 91.4 cm are supported)
Qty
Figure
Part Number
Description
16
PN 90-87203-01
Allen head 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 adapters, see figure 6)
2
PN 74-88055-01
(shelf)
PN 74-88056-01
(extender)
Right and left support shelves
(left shown)
4 sets
PN 74-88054-01
(plate)
PN 90-87203-02
(screws)
Front and back rail mounting
hardware (M4 x 12 allen screws
and mounting plates)
2 sets
PN 74-88057-01
(bracket)
PN 74-88058-01
(clamp)
Back bracket hardware (M5 x 8
allen screws and mounting
plate)
2 sets
PN 90-87343-08
(screws)
PN 90-87275-01
(screws)
Back clamp hardware (M5 x 8
and back clamp)
Extender
Shelf
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Scalar 50 Tape Library
1 Assemble the rack mount shelves included in the accessory kit (left and right):
a
The holes used to attach the two halves of the rack mount shelves differ
depending on the depth of the rack (see figure 4).
Figure 4 Rack Mount 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 toward front
of rack
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)
Right shelf oriented
with FlexLink opening
toward back of rack
Front of rack
Back of rack
Back of rack
Front of rack
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Scalar 50 Quick Start Guide
b
Loosely attach the rack mount shelves to the extenders with 4 M5 x 10 Allen
screws and T-nuts (see figure 7).
Figure 5 Assembling the Left
and Right Rack Mount Shelves
M5 x 10 Allen screws
M5 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 to properly fit in the
shelf adjustment slot
The metal fold
must be toward
the outside of
the self as
shown
The metal fold
must be toward
the outside of
the self as
shown
Back of rack
Front of rack
Front of rack
Back of rack
Extender
Extender
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Scalar 50 Tape Library
c
Determine the type of rail adapter required for your rack. Each rail adapter is
marked with the specific hole type supported, 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 rails with non-threaded
circle hole patterns
Use the rail adapters with
small circle pegs on rails
with threaded circle hole
patterns (M6 on one side and
M5 on the other side)
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Scalar 50 Quick Start Guide
d
Attach the appropriate rail adapter to the front and back of the rack mount
shelves (right and left) with 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 right-
hand shelf
Arrow must
point up
M5 x 10 Allen
screws
M5 x 10 Allen
screws
Rail adapters
Right shelf
M5 x 10 Allen
screws
Rail adapter
Arrow must
point up
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Scalar 50 Tape Library
2 Install the left and right rack mount shelves into the rack (the rack 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 mount shelves must be installed on the inside rack rails.
Left shelf
Right shelf
Mounting
plate
M4 x 12
Allen screws
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Scalar 50 Quick Start 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
Tighten screws to secure
both rack mounting rails
Installing the Library
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Scalar 50 Tape Library
Installing the Library Chassis
0
1 The back mounting brackets are lettered (A through I) so the correct mounting
position is easily determined. The mounting positions differ depending on the depth
of the rack (see table 4).
Table 4 Back Mounting Bracket
Orientation
Warning:
The Scalar 50 tape library weighs approximately 52 lbs (23.6 kg). At least
two people are required to lift and install the library.
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 in.
Back bracket and clamp not
required
N/A
N/A
25 to 26 in.
Back bracket and clamp not
required
N/A
N/A
26 to 27 in.
Back bracket and clamp not
required
N/A
N/A
27 to 28 in.
Use holes A and C
X
28 to 29 in.
Use holes B and D
X
29 to 30 in.
Use holes C and E
X
30 to 31 in.
Use holes D and F
X
31 to 32 in.
Use holes E and G
X
32 to 33 in.
Use holes F and H
X
33 to 34 in.
Use holes G and I
X
#1 Holes
#2 Holes
Back mounting bracket
Back mounting clamp
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Scalar 50 Quick Start Guide
Once the location is determined, attach the back brackets to each side of the library
with four M5 x 8 Allen screws (see figure 10).
Figure 10 Installing the 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
Back Mounting Bracket
(Mounting Position)
Back Mounting Clamp
#1 Holes
#2 Holes
#1 Holes
#2 Holes
Back mounting bracket
Back mounting clamp
Right-hand back
bracket shown.
Back mounting
bracket
M5 x 8 Allen
screws
Installing the Library
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Scalar 50 Tape Library
2 Remove the restraining bolt from the left-hand side of the library (see figure 11).
Figure 11 Removing the
Restraining Bolt
3 Install the library into the rack 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 the library chassis for passing tape
cartridges from one unit to another.
Warning:
The Scalar 50 tape library weighs approximately 52 lbs (23.6 kg). At
least two people are required to lift and install the library.
Installing the Library
Scalar 50 Quick Start Guide
Figure 12 Installing the Scalar
50 in the Rack
4 Secure the back of the library to the rack with two 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 Phillips screws on each side
(see figure 13).
Note:
If the depth of the rack is less than 27 in, do not install the back mounting
brackets or clamps.
Phillips screws
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Scalar 50 Tape Library
Figure 13 Securing the Back of
the Library
6 To install the tape drives into the library:
a
Remove the tape 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
Drive Cover Plates
Left-hand back
bracket shown.
M5 x 10
Allen screws
Phillips
screws
Back mounting
clamp
Rail
Cover plate
Tape drive
bay 1
Tape drive
bay 2
Installing the Library
Scalar 50 Quick Start Guide
b
Insert the tape drive(s) into the drive bay(s) slowly until the connectors are seated.
See figure 15 for drive bay numbering (see the Quantum Scalar 50 Series Tape Drive
Installation Instructions PN 81-81769 for information).
Figure 15 Installing the Tape
Drives
c
Tighten the tape drive thumbscrews using a flat blade screwdriver.
d
Repeat these steps to install another tape drive in a different location, if desired.
The library chassis is installed in the rack.
Cabling the Library
0
1 Connect the following 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 drives
•
Figure 19 SAS half-height drives (Surrogate mode SCB only)
•
Figure 20 Native Fibre Channel half- height drives
•
Figure 21 Stacked Library Configuration
Note:
Quantum ships sufficient SCSI cables and terminators with the libraries to
set up two-drives per SCSI bus. One tape drive per SCSI bus may be
necessary for optimum performance. Refer to your tape drive
documentation.
Note:
SCSI cable lengths should not exceed:
• 39.37 feet (12 meters) between the host and the library for single drive per bus
installations.
Tape
drive 2
Tape
drive 1
Back of Library
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Scalar 50 Tape Library
Figure 16 Scalar 50 Cable
Configuration (SCSI Full Height
Drives)
Figure 17 Scalar 50 Cable
Configuration (Native Fibre
Channel Full Height Drives)
Caution:
The SCSI cables used to connect to the 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 Board
Tape drive 1
Tape drive 2
Back of Library
Ethernet
Power
Tape drive 2
Tape drive 1
LTO Tape drives
shown. SDLT drives
have a single FC port
Fibre Channel
host/SAN
Fibre Channel
host/SAN
FC System Controller Board
Fibre Channel host/SAN
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Scalar 50 Quick Start Guide
Figure 18 Scalar 50 Cable
Configuration (SCSI Half-
Height Drives)
Figure 19 Scalar 50 Cable
Configuration (SAS Half-Height
Drives)
Figure 20 Scalar 50 Cable
Configuration (Native Fibre
Channel Half-Height Drives)
Ethernet
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 hosts
Surrogate Mode System
Controller Board ONLY
SAS hosts
Tape drives
1 and 2
Tape drives
3 and 4
Back of Library
Ethernet
Power
Fibre Channel
host/SAN
Fibre Channel
host/SAN
Tape drives
1 and 2
Tape drives
3 and 4
Fibre Channel host/SAN
FC System Controller Board
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Scalar 50 Tape Library
Figure 21 Scalar 50 Cable
Configuration (Stacked)
2 Connect one end of an AC power cable to each installed power supply and to a wall
outlet.
Initial Configuration
0Initially 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 Information
Scalar 50 (master library)
Scalar 50 (slave library)
Host computer
Tape
drive 2
Tape
drive 1
Tape
drive 1
Tape
drive 2
Host computer
Ethernet
The library
host and
Ethernet
network are
connected only
to the Master
library.
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Scalar 50 Quick Start Guide
Turning on the Library
0
To turn on the library:
1 Verify that:
•
Power cables are firmly in place
•
All doors are 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 several minutes. The first message displaying will
alert you that a hand restraint was found. Continue with Removing the Remaining
Packing Materials
Power button
OCP
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Scalar 50 Tape Library
Removing the Remaining Packing Materials
0
Now that you have installed the library chassis and powered on the system, you MUST
remove the hand restraint and restraining bolt from the library chassis before the library is
operational.
1 Put on an antistatic wrist strap and clip it to the library chassis.
2 When the library powers on for the first time, the OCP asks you:
“Hand Restraint Found. Please Remove! Starting Shutdown...”
The library waits approximately 30 seconds for you to open the doors and remove
both magazines from 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 (see figure 23):
a
Remove the two thumb screws securing the hand restraint to the base of the
library.
b
Remove the hand restraint from the library.
Caution:
Take standard ESD precautions when performing this procedure.
Note:
If you are unable to remove the magazines before the library shuts down.
Turn on the library power and repeat the steps above.
Caution:
Avoid touching the printed circuit board.
Caution:
When removing the hand restraint, ensure that the robotics umbilical
cable is lying down in the correct position inside the platform and not
across the robotics track.
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Scalar 50 Quick Start Guide
Figure 23 Removing the Hand
Restraint
Hand restraint
Thumb screws
Robotics
umbilical cable
Hand restraint
installed
Thumb screws
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Scalar 50 Tape Library
c
Store the thumb screws and the restraining bolt in the hand restraint (see
figure 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 library.
Note:
Refer to the Scalar 50 User’s Guide (PN 81-81768) for more information on
loading the tape cartridge magazines.
Thumb screws
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Setting the Library Options
0
To set the library options:
1 Turn on the library by pushing power button located on the bottom left-hand corner
of the OCP (see figure 22).
2 The OCP asks you:
“Are the Shipping Restraints Removed?” (YES or NO).
3 Press YES to continue.
4 The OCP asks again:
“Are you sure the Hand & Thumb Screw Restraints have been Removed?” (YES or NO).
5 Press YES to continue. The library continues the boot process. When complete, the
Home screen displays.
6 Press Setup from the 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 displays (see figure 26):
Figure 26 Cabinet Setup
Screen
Note:
If the library encounters difficulties during the boot process, there may be
obstructions inside the library. The the OCP will display: "Please Remove
Restraining Bolt, or Hand Restraint. See User's Guide.” Shut down the
library, open the doors with the emergency access tool and check for
obstructions. Be sure to check for the restraining bolt on the left side of the
cabinet (see the Scalar 50 User’s Guide PN 81-81768 located on the
documentation CD for more information).
Enter
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Scalar 50 Tape Library
8 The Cabinet Setup screen allows you to configure the following information about the
library (see table 5):
Table 5 Setting Up the Cabinet
Setting the Date and Time
0
To set the date and time:
1 From the Setup screen, use the up and down arrows to highlight Date and Time and
press Enter.
The Date and Time screen displays (see figure 27):
Cabinet Options
Description
Host bus
Sets the SCSI ID for both the library and tape
drives.
NOTE: SAS tape drives do not require a
SCSI ID. Use the default configuration for
SAS tape drives.
Stack role
Assigns the library stack role as Master,
Slave, or Stand alone (solo). There can be
only one Master library in a multiple stack.
Once configured as a slave, all library OCP
functions can be controlled via the Master
library OCP. The library 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 disables the left load port
Right load port
Enables or disables the right load port
Drive FUP from tape
Allows you to perform a tape drive firmware
update from a firmware update tape car-
tridge.
Note:
All Scalar 50 libraries must have FULL capacity before configuration as a
stack is possible. PX502 libraries in a stack are considered fully licensed.
Configure each unit that will be stacked as a stand alone unit and enable
Full capacity through the remote management pages (see the Scalar 50
User’s Guide PN 81-81768 located on the documentation CD for more
Capacity Key information). After full capacity is enabled, change the stack
role(s) accordingly to create the multiple library stack.
Note:
If you are configuring a multiple library stack, the Scalar 50 in the bottom
most position in the stack MUST be the Master library.
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Figure 27 Date and Time
Screen
The Date and Time screen displays the following information about the library:
2 Use the up and down arrows to view or edit the time zone, date, and time
information. Press Enter to accept the new settings.
3 When you are finished viewing/editing the date and time information, press Exit to
return to the Setup screen.
Setting Network Information
0
To view or edit the network information:
1 From the Setup 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 network settings:
•
DHCP (default setting)
•
IP address
•
Subnet mask
•
Default gateway
2 Use the up and down arrows to select the network setting you wish to view or edit
and press Enter.
When you are finished viewing/editing the network information, press Back, then
Exit to return to the Setup screen.
Note:
If you are using DHCP, you do not have to setup the following network
information. Once the library is on-line, it is ready to use.
Note:
The library must be offline to change these settings.
Scalar 50 Tape Library
3 For the network information such as the IP address to be active or take effect, you
must power down the library by holding down the power button located on the front
of the library after changing any of the network settings (see figure 22).
The library shuts down.
4 Push the power button to start the library.
The Scalar 50 tape library is initially configured. To complete the installation, continue
with Setup Wizard.
Setup Wizard
The 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 changed via the menus under the Setup tab.
1 On the host computer, open the internet browser software.
2 In the Address field, type http://IPaddress/ where IP address is the IP address for the
Quantum Scalar 50.
3 Enter the username and password and click OK.
The Overview page displays (see figure 39):
Note:
The library will need to reboot for changes to take effect. Host application
software may need to be restarted/rebooted as well.
Note:
The default username and password is admin.
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Figure 29 Overview Page
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 Setup Wizard (Library Offline) page displays (see figure 31).
Setup tab
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Figure 31 Setup Wizard
(Library Offline)
6 Click Next to turn the library offline 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
down boxes for the system time.
8 Click Next to continue.
The Setup Wizard (Configure Devices) page displays (see figure 33).
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Figure 33 Setup Wizard
(Configure Devices)
9 Set the SCSI ID for the SCSI devices in the library.
10 Click Next to continue.
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 Setup Wizard (Configuring Partitions) page displays (see figure 35).
Note:
SAS tape drives do not require a SCSI ID. Use the default configuration for
SAS tape drives.
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Figure 35 Setup Wizard
(Configuring Partition)
13 Create a partition for this library.
a
Enter a name for the partition.
b
Select a host LUN for the partition.
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 return to the Status page.
16 Click Utilities to reboot the library.
The Utilities page displays.
17 Click Reboot.
Note:
Libraries that contain a SAS drive are limited to a single partition.
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After the library reboots, the Setup Wizard is complete. Continue with Testing the
Library Configuration on page 39.
Multiple Library Stacks
Multiple Library Stack
Requirements
0
To ensure the proper operation of your multiple library stack, review the following list of
multiple library stack requirements:
•
Multiple library stacks that contain a Scalar 50 can NOT exceed two library cabinets.
•
The Scalar 50 must be the Master library in a multiple library stack containing PX502
libraries.
•
The Master library must always be in the bottom most position in the library stack.
•
If a Scalar 50 is stacked with PX502 libraries, the PX502 can NOT contain an HP LTO-
2 tape drive or a FC1202 Fibre Channel bridge. These devices are not supported by
Scalar 50.
•
All Scalar 50 libraries must have full capacity enabled.
•
A library that contains SAS drives cannot be shared with SCSI or Fibre Channel
libraries.
•
If your Scalar 50 is not already enabled 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 Scalar 50 User’s Guide
PN 81-81768 located on the documentation CD for more Capacity Key information).
Preparing the Library for a
Multiple Library Stack
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If the library will be installed in a rack with other Scalar 50 or PX502 libraries, you must
prepare each chassis prior to installation. Preparing the library chassis for installation into
a multiple library stack consists of:
•
Removing the FlexLink cover plates
•
Installing the alignment hardware
To prepare the library chassis for multiple stack operation:
1 Remove two Phillips screws securing each FlexLink cover located on the top and
bottom of the library using a #1 Phillips screwdriver (see figure 37).
Note:
If the library is NOT being installed with other libraries to operate in a multiple
library stack, it is not necessary to complete the following instructions.
Note:
Remove the bottom FlexLink cover on every library except the bottom
library in the stack. Remove the top FlexLink cover on the bottom library in
the stack.
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Figure 37 Removing the
FlexLink Cover
2 The alignment hardware installed on the top and bottom of the libraries in a multiple
stack allow the FlexLink bays to align correctly when installed in a rack. Install the
following alignment hardware (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 the top library in the stack
and the top alignment hardware on the bottom library in the stack.
Screws
FlexLink cover
Remove only the top
FlexLink cover on the
bottom library in the
stack
FlexLink cover
Screws
Remove only the
bottom FlexLink
cover on the top
library in the stack
Top
Bottom
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Figure 38 Installing the
Alignment Hardware
The libraries are prepared for installation in a multiple stack.
Top alignment hardware
Screws
Screws
Bottom alignment hardware
Top
Bottom
Testing the Library Configuration
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Testing the Library Configuration
After you have completed the library installation, you must test the configuration to
ensure proper operation.
Testing the library configuration consists of the following steps:
•
Running a Health Check
•
Testing a Multiple Library Stack Configuration
Running 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.
2 In the Address field, type http://IPaddress/ where IP address is the IP address for the
Quantum Scalar 50.
3 Enter the username and password and click OK.
The Overview page displays (see figure 39):
Figure 39 Overview Page
4 Click the Utilities tab.
The Utilities page displays (see figure 40).
Note:
The default username and password is admin.
Utilities tab
Testing the Library Configuration
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Figure 40 Utilities 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 figure 41).
Figure 41 System Test Page
Offline
System Tests
Cabinet
Selection
Start Test
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7 Select the new library cabinet from the cabinet drop down list.
8 Click the Start Test button.
The system performs a health test on all robotic axis. The test results can be viewed at
the bottom of the page. If any failures occur, contact Quantum.
Testing a Multiple Library
Stack Configuration
0
If this is a multiple library stack configuration, you must verify the tape cartridge pass
through capability to ensure normal library operation.
To test a multiple library 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:
a
In the Source Partition, select the bottom most cabinet in the library stack.
b
In the Source Element, select a slot.
c
In the Source Position, select a slot number containing a tape cartridge.
d
In the Destination Partition, select the top most cabinet in the library stack.
e
In the Destination Element, select a slot.
f
In the Destination Position, select an empty slot number.
Note:
The following procedure requires at least one tape cartridge in the bottom most
library in the library stack.
Destination
Source
Move cartridge
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Click Apply.
The tape cartridge moves from the bottom library cabinet into the top library cabinet.
If the move completes without any errors, your multiple library stack is operating
normally. If there were any errors that occurred during the tape cartridge move,
contact Quantum.
3 Turn the system Online from the Utilities page.
Enabling Capacity on Demand
If you have purchased a Quantum Scalar 50 with full slot capacity, you must complete the
following procedure to enable full slot capacity.
1 Retrieve and record the Scalar 50 Library serial number.
2 Access the COD website and follow the instructions by providing the Library serial
number to obtain your new License Key for your additional capacity purchase.
The COD website URL is: www.quantum.com/capacity/scalar50.
3 Record your new License Key and then install it into the library to increase your slot
capacity. The COD key is entered through the remote management pages
Setup>Library (see the Scalar 50 User’s Guide PN 81-81768 located on the
documentation CD for more COD information).