Quantum SuperLoader 3 Quick Start Manual

The Quantum® SuperLoader™3 is an automated storage and retrieval device consisting of a tape drive and up to two tape magazines holding up to eight cartridges each. For more information, see the Quantum SuperLoader 3 User’s Guide (PN 81-81317) on the documentation CD provided with your autoloader. This qu ...

SuperLoader™ 3 Quick Start Guide Choose a location that meets the following criteria: 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 • Preparing for Rack Mount ...

3 SuperLoader 3 Taking ESD Precautions 0Some components within the autoloader contain static-sensitive parts. To avoid damaging these parts while performing installation procedures, always observe the following precautions: • Ensure that the work area is free from conditions that could cause electrostatic discharge (ESD). • ...

SuperLoader™ 3 Quick Start Guide Unpacking the Autoloader Before you begin, clear a desk or table so that you can unpack the autoloader. The Quantum SuperLoader 3 Quick Start Guide has all the necessary information to unpack and inspect your autoloader correctly. You also need to select an open 2U computer rack location near the ...

5 SuperLoader 3 Checking Accessories 0The following accessories are shipped with the Quantum SuperLoader 3: • Quantum SuperLoader 3 Quick Start Guide • SCSI tape drive kits • SCSI host or server cable • SCSI terminator (not included with Serial Attached SCSI) • Fibre Channel tape drive kits • Fibre Channel cable • Ether ...

SuperLoader™ 3 Quick Start Guide Rack Mounting the Autoloader This section provides the steps for attaching the autoloader directly to the stationary rails of a rack. Refer to table 1 for information on common rack hole types. Table 1 Rack Hole Types 1 Install two clip nuts, 1.75 in. (44.45 mm) apart, onto each of the four ...

7 SuperLoader 3 Figure 2 Installing Two Clip Nuts 2 Select the long or short autoloader brackets (depending on the depth of the rack), and then attach them to the rear of the autoloader (see figure 3). Use the long autoloader brackets (72-A226-A) when the distance from the front mounting rail to the rear mounting rail is less th ...

SuperLoader™ 3 Quick Start Guide Figure 3 Attaching Autoloader Brackets 3 Using rack screws, attach a support bracket to the clip nuts on each rear rail (see figure 4). Tighten the screws just enough to hold the support brackets firmly against the rail while still allowing the support bracket to be slightly shifted by hand. ...

9 SuperLoader 3 Figure 4 Attaching Support Brackets 4 With the help of a second installer, insert the autoloader into the rack so that the autoloader brackets slide into corresponding support brackets on the rear rails and the tabs at the front of the autoloader align flush with the clip nuts on the front rails (see figure 5). C ...

SuperLoader™ 3 Quick Start Guide Figure 5 Sliding Autoloader into Rack 5 While the other installer holds the front end of the autoloader, secure the front end of the autoloader to the rack using four rack screws (two per tab) as shown in figure 6. Tighten the screws just enough to secure the autoloader to the front rails. F ...