SL500 Modular Library System

Objectives

• Locate needed information.• Define the safety and ESD requirements. • Identify and locate major components.• Unpack , install & configure the library.• De-install the Library.• Configure switches, bridges and hubs.• Label and route cables drives to other

equipment.• Verify and /or install library firmware.

Objectives• Setup and operating performance.• Diagram and document the installation.• Update the site logs to reflect the customer’s

subsystem configuration.

Prerequisites• SL500 Principles of Operation• SAN Concepts and Connectivity.• L-Series Library course.• LTO Ultrium course.• SDLT course.

Personal Safety• Safety Precautions• Lifting Techniques• Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Safety• Fiber -optic Safety • Rack Safety

Product Precautions• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Damage

PreventionESD PrecautionsESD Protection Procedure

Prepare the work AreaAccess the EquipmentReplace componentsCleanup

• Fiber – optic Cable InstallationCable routingCable ManagementConnector protection

Planning the Installation• General Information

Prepare the Installation locationKnowledge in SCSI principlesKnowledge in Fibre channel principlesConfiguration Diagram

SL500 Tape Library Types• Library with LTO Cartridge Slots• Library with Mixed-Media Cartridge Slots

Library with LTO Cartridge Slots• The Base module contains

50 cartridge slotsOne or two tape drives5 – slot cartridge access port(CAP)

Library with LTO Cartridge Slots base module

LTO Slot Physical Configurations

• Slot Numbering scheme Four Integers

1. Library number 2. Library module number3. Library row number4. Library column number

Library with Mixed - Media Cartridge Slots

Library and Rack Dimensions

Library and Rack Dimensions

Library Components Weights

Library Environment Specifications

Power for Library Without Tape Drives

Power for Base Unit and Two LTO Tape Drives

Installing EZ Hardware Compatibility Issues

Installation Steps Unpacking Inspection Preparation of Rack Install Base Unit Install Robotics Unit Install Façade Install an Expansion Module Install the Drive Tray Assemblies Install the Power Cables Install the Library SCSI or Fiber Channel Cables Inserting Cartridges Locking the Front Door and Powering-on the Library

Base Module Accessory Kit

Expansion Module Accessory Kit

SCSI Cabling

Fiber Channel Cabling

Inserting Cartridges

Powering - on the Library

Recording the Configuration

Library Configuration Information

Recording the Configuration

Tape Drive Configuration Information

Security & Password

FRU and Spares Replacement Library FRU list Drive FRU list

Library FRU List Cards

MPU2 MPW RLB RLC RLE RLM

Fans Operator Panel Power Supply Robotics unit

Drive FRU list

Drive FRU List• RLD Card• Fan• Tape Drive Brick

Remote Access Tools• Stream Line Library Console• Service Delivery Platform(SDP)• Motive Insight• ACSLS