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Quantum Tape Library PX502 manual

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  • Page 1

    PX502 T ape Library Quick Start Guide TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Introduction ....................................... 1 Notational Conventions ................. 1 Choosing a Location .......................... 2 Rack Space Requirements............... 2 Environmental Conditions ............. 2 Preparing for the Installation ........... 2 Providing[...]

  • Page 2

    PX502 T ape Library Quick Start Guide 2 Choosing a Location 0 When choosing an installation site for the PX502, consider the following requirements: • Rack Space Requirements • Environmental Conditions Rack Space Requi rements 0 Ta b l e 1 contains the rack requirements for the PX502 tape library . T able 1 Rack Requirements Environmental Con d[...]

  • Page 3

    PX502 T ape Library Quick Start Guide 3 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. 2 With the help of a second p erson,[...]

  • Page 4

    PX502 T ape Library Quick Start Guide 4 T able 2 Rack Hole T ypes Figure Description 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 r[...]

  • Page 5

    PX502 T ape Library Quick Start Guide 5 T able 3 Library Mounting Hardware Qty Figure Description 16 Allen head screws (M5 x 10) for shelf assembly PN 90-87203-01 8 T - nuts (M5) PN 74-87575-01 4 metric and 4 standard Rail adapters (both metric and standard holes are included, 8 total adapters, see figure 6 ) PN 74-88052-01 (metric) PN 74-88053-01 [...]

  • Page 6

    PX502 T ape Library Quick Start Guide 6 Figure 4 Rack Mount Shelf Depth Requirements b Loosely attach the adjustable rack mount shelves (extenders and shelves) with 4 M5 x 10 Allen screws and T -nuts (see figure 7 ). 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 ([...]

  • Page 7

    PX502 T ape Library Quick Start Guide 7 Figure 6 Rail Adapter T ypes d Attach the appropriate rail adapter to the front and back of the rack mount shelves (right and left) wit h 2 M5 x 10 Allen screws per adapter (see figure 7 ). Use the rail adapters with blocks on rails with sq uare hole patterns Use the rail adapters with circle pegs (opposite b[...]

  • Page 8

    PX502 T ape Library Quick Start Guide 8 Figure 8 Installing the Rack Mount Shelves 3 Once the rack mount shelves are secured to the rack, tighten the Allen screws secu ring the adjustable shelves (right and left) together (see figure 9 ). Left shelf Right shelf Mounting plate M4 x 12 Allen screws Figure 9 Tightening the Rack Mount Shelves Installin[...]

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    PX502 T ape Library Quick Start Guide 9 T able 4 Back Mounting Bracket Orientation 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 ). Rack Depth Back Mounting Bracket (Mounting Position) Back Mounting Clamp #1 Holes #2 Holes 24 to 25 in. Back bracket and clamp not re[...]

  • Page 10

    PX502 T ape Library Quick Start Guide 10 3 Secure the back of the library to the rack with two mounting clamps (refer to table 4 for information on the correct mounting holes to use) and two M5 x 10 Allen screws on each clamp (see figure 12 ). 4 Secure the mounting clamps to the rack rails with two PHILLIPS screws on each side (see figur e 12 ). Fi[...]

  • Page 11

    PX502 T ape Library Quick Start Guide 11 • Figure 17 Native Fibre Channel System Controller Board Figure 15 PX502 Cable Configuration (SCSI System Controller Board) Figure 16 PX502 Cable Configuration (Surrogate) N OTE : Quantum ships suffici ent SCSI cables and terminators with the libraries to set up two-drives per SC SI bus. One tape drive per[...]

  • Page 12

    PX502 T ape Library Quick Start Guide 12 Figure 18 T urning on the Library The power up sequence can take several minutes. The first message displaying will be “ Are the internal packaging materials removed?” Continue with Removing the Remaining Packing Materials Removing the Remaining P acking Materials 0 Now that you have installed the librar[...]

  • Page 13

    PX502 T ape Library Quick Start Guide 13 5 After the library has powered down, remove the foam restraints by completing the following steps (see figure 20 ): a Detach the tie band holding the two sides of the metal restraints together and remove it from the library . b Remove the metal restraints from the library . c Lift the left foam restraint sl[...]

  • Page 14

    PX502 T ape Library Quick Start Guide 14 Setting the Library Options 0 T o set the library options: 1 T urn on the library by pushing power button located on the bottom left-hand corner of the OCP (see figure 18 ). 2 The OCP asks you: “ Are the packaging materials removed?” ( YES or NO ). 3 Press YES to continue. 4 The OCP asks again: “ Are y[...]

  • Page 15

    PX502 T ape Library Quick Start Guide 15 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 T o view or edit the network informati[...]

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    PX502 T ape Library Quick Start Guide United States of America Quantum Corpora tion 141 Innovation Drive Irvine, CA 92612 U.S.A. phone 949.856.7800 fax 949.856.77 99 European Headquarter s Quantum Corporaton 3 Bracknell Beeches Old Bracknell Lane West Bracknell Berkshire RG12 7BW United Kingdom phone +44 1344 353500 fax +44 1344 353510 Asia Pacific[...]