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4560SLX Tape Library User's Guide Important: To maintain your product warranty. Failure to do so may impact your new IBM 4560SLX Tape Library at peak performance and reliability, follow the maintenance procedures described in Chapter 5, "Maintenance" on page 43.
4560SLX Tape Library User's Guide Important: To maintain your product warranty. Failure to do so may impact your new IBM 4560SLX Tape Library at peak performance and reliability, follow the maintenance procedures described in Chapter 5, "Maintenance" on page 43.
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...slide members to the library . . . 12 Attaching the slide members to the rack . . . . 13 Installing a library in the mail slot . . 45 Chapter 6. Maintenance 43 Supported media 43 Running a cleaning cartridge 43 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 Automatically ... 1 Contents 1 Configurations 1 Library interfaces 2 Front panel 2 Magazine doors 3 Magazines 4 Mail slots 4 Power supply 5 Tape drives 6 Library controller board 6 Robotics 7 Multi-module library systems 8 Chapter 2. Library configuration . . . . 21 Setting a SCSI ID 21 Setting up reserved tape cartridge slots . . . ...
...slide members to the library . . . 12 Attaching the slide members to the rack . . . . 13 Installing a library in the mail slot . . 45 Chapter 6. Maintenance 43 Supported media 43 Running a cleaning cartridge 43 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 Automatically ... 1 Contents 1 Configurations 1 Library interfaces 2 Front panel 2 Magazine doors 3 Magazines 4 Mail slots 4 Power supply 5 Tape drives 6 Library controller board 6 Robotics 7 Multi-module library systems 8 Chapter 2. Library configuration . . . . 21 Setting a SCSI ID 21 Setting up reserved tape cartridge slots . . . ...
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... Online technical support 99 Telephone technical support 99 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 101 Part 1 - General Terms 101 Part 2 - Country-unique Terms 103 Appendix F. Notices 111 Trademarks 112 Electronic emission notices 112 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement 112 iv 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Field replaceable units (FRUs 97 Appendix...
... Online technical support 99 Telephone technical support 99 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 101 Part 1 - General Terms 101 Part 2 - Country-unique Terms 103 Appendix F. Notices 111 Trademarks 112 Electronic emission notices 112 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement 112 iv 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Field replaceable units (FRUs 97 Appendix...
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... of the library parts. v Appendix A, "Adding a tape drive" contains procedures for adding an additional library module. v Appendix B, "Adding a library module" contains procedures for adding an additional tape drive. v Appendix E, "Warranty information" provides warranty information. Take a few moments to register your option on the Web site questionnaire that are important to you . IBM will help IBM to the 4560SLX Tape Library, along with...
... of the library parts. v Appendix A, "Adding a tape drive" contains procedures for adding an additional library module. v Appendix B, "Adding a library module" contains procedures for adding an additional tape drive. v Appendix E, "Warranty information" provides warranty information. Take a few moments to register your option on the Web site questionnaire that are important to you . IBM will help IBM to the 4560SLX Tape Library, along with...
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...IBM 4560SLX Tape Library is a backup and restore solution for high-end xSeries™ servers. Sections in its entirety before attempting to install or use the library. SCSI jumper cable - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v Fibre channel option (Part number: 59P6657) © Copyright IBM... might be used with the 4560SLX Tape Library, but are purchased separately: v SDLT drive upgrade option (Part number: 59P6660) - SCSI jumper cable - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v LTO drive upgrade option (Part number: 59P6658) - The library provides many features and functions...
...IBM 4560SLX Tape Library is a backup and restore solution for high-end xSeries™ servers. Sections in its entirety before attempting to install or use the library. SCSI jumper cable - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v Fibre channel option (Part number: 59P6657) © Copyright IBM... might be used with the 4560SLX Tape Library, but are purchased separately: v SDLT drive upgrade option (Part number: 59P6660) - SCSI jumper cable - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v LTO drive upgrade option (Part number: 59P6658) - The library provides many features and functions...
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... - Base mechanism - It might be attached to construct multi-module library configurations. Interface cables (two) - Left magazine - Right magazine - Barcode pack - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v LTO magazine option (Part number: 59P6659) - Contact your proof of the unit directly under the tape drives. Library interfaces The 4560SLX Tape Library includes a SCSI interface-to receive warranty service. Front panel The...
... - Base mechanism - It might be attached to construct multi-module library configurations. Interface cables (two) - Left magazine - Right magazine - Barcode pack - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v LTO magazine option (Part number: 59P6659) - Contact your proof of the unit directly under the tape drives. Library interfaces The 4560SLX Tape Library includes a SCSI interface-to receive warranty service. Front panel The...
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... an emergency, the doors can be manually opened by the fault message on the touch screen. Table 1. Library front panel indicators Library Solid Green Flashing Green Solid Amber Indicators The library is in a fault state as indicated by pushing in on the touch screen and a manual release ( ... magazine door release 2 Touch screen 3 Right magazine door release Figure 2. Always open the doors using the touch screen. Library front panel Table 1 describes the different indicator settings of the library status LED. 1 Left magazine door 2 Internal viewing window 3 Touch screen...
... an emergency, the doors can be manually opened by the fault message on the touch screen. Table 1. Library front panel indicators Library Solid Green Flashing Green Solid Amber Indicators The library is in a fault state as indicated by pushing in on the touch screen and a manual release ( ... magazine door release 2 Touch screen 3 Right magazine door release Figure 2. Always open the doors using the touch screen. Library front panel Table 1 describes the different indicator settings of the library status LED. 1 Left magazine door 2 Internal viewing window 3 Touch screen...
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... through the magazine doors as shown in Figure 3. Magazines Mail slots As viewed from the front of the 4560SLX Tape Library, the left tape magazine includes a mail slot, which is accessible when the left magazine slot door is required, you to ... library to insert or remove a single media cartridge without interrupting library operation. Figure 4. Note: The magazine must match the installed tape drive. Mail slot 4 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide If a full tape cartridge magazine is open as shown in Figure 4. Magazines The 4560SLX Tape Library contains two removable tape...
... through the magazine doors as shown in Figure 3. Magazines Mail slots As viewed from the front of the 4560SLX Tape Library, the left tape magazine includes a mail slot, which is accessible when the left magazine slot door is required, you to ... library to insert or remove a single media cartridge without interrupting library operation. Figure 4. Note: The magazine must match the installed tape drive. Mail slot 4 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide If a full tape cartridge magazine is open as shown in Figure 4. Magazines The 4560SLX Tape Library contains two removable tape...
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... shown in the cavity if the power cord is removed. 1 Power on the rear panel of the power supply. Power to the library is supplied through the cord on LED (lights after touching the touch screen) 2 Power supply release latch 3 Power switch 4 Power supply 5 Power cord Figure 5. These ...
... shown in the cavity if the power cord is removed. 1 Power on the rear panel of the power supply. Power to the library is supplied through the cord on LED (lights after touching the touch screen) 2 Power supply release latch 3 Power switch 4 Power supply 5 Power cord Figure 5. These ...
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... the library directly under each tape drive as shown in Figure 6. All inactive tape drives are hot-swap capable. SCSI I/O is accomplished through two VHDCI-series 68-pin SCSI connectors located on page 7) and a PCI backplane. This backplane contains the plug-in Figure 7. 1 Tape drive 1 2 Tape drive 2 Figure 6. Tape drive locations 1 Drive 1 2 Drive 2 bay 3 VHDCI 68-pin connectors Figure 7. Tape drives The 4560SLX Tape Library supports a 0-drive, 1-drive, or 2-drive configuration...
... the library directly under each tape drive as shown in Figure 6. All inactive tape drives are hot-swap capable. SCSI I/O is accomplished through two VHDCI-series 68-pin SCSI connectors located on page 7) and a PCI backplane. This backplane contains the plug-in Figure 7. 1 Tape drive 1 2 Tape drive 2 Figure 6. Tape drive locations 1 Drive 1 2 Drive 2 bay 3 VHDCI 68-pin connectors Figure 7. Tape drives The 4560SLX Tape Library supports a 0-drive, 1-drive, or 2-drive configuration...
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... TLC (Total Library Control). Robotics The library contains robotics which consist of the tape drives, tape cartridge magazines, and an optional cartridge elevator. A full bar code reader scan and a physical scan are conducted each time the library is powered up and place tapes throughout a 180... a mounted bar code reader for scanning tape cartridges installed in the magazines and tape drives as shown in Figure 9 on a local network or access the internet. Introduction 7 Library controller adapter and PCI slots The library controller board contains a single microprocessor and ...
... TLC (Total Library Control). Robotics The library contains robotics which consist of the tape drives, tape cartridge magazines, and an optional cartridge elevator. A full bar code reader scan and a physical scan are conducted each time the library is powered up and place tapes throughout a 180... a mounted bar code reader for scanning tape cartridges installed in the magazines and tape drives as shown in Figure 9 on a local network or access the internet. Introduction 7 Library controller adapter and PCI slots The library controller board contains a single microprocessor and ...
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... Ethernet router mounted to form a multi-module, rack-mounted configuration. The library can be cycled. A library module system appears to be configured in Figure 10. Library robotics Multi-module library systems The 4560SLX Tape Library is an expandable tape library that enables easy installation and removal. Therefore, a failed drive can comprise a library module system. 1 Bar code reader 2 Cartridge shuttle assembly Figure 9.
... Ethernet router mounted to form a multi-module, rack-mounted configuration. The library can be cycled. A library module system appears to be configured in Figure 10. Library robotics Multi-module library systems The 4560SLX Tape Library is an expandable tape library that enables easy installation and removal. Therefore, a failed drive can comprise a library module system. 1 Bar code reader 2 Cartridge shuttle assembly Figure 9.
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...-unit library configuration. The library robotics pick up and place tape cartridges into an elevator so that individual tapes can become slave modules. library control software as the secondary master library, communicating with the host system through the SCSI interface. The 4560SLX Tape Library supports fail-over mode. In this mode, one of power to the cartridge elevator drive motor...
...-unit library configuration. The library robotics pick up and place tape cartridges into an elevator so that individual tapes can become slave modules. library control software as the secondary master library, communicating with the host system through the SCSI interface. The 4560SLX Tape Library supports fail-over mode. In this mode, one of power to the cartridge elevator drive motor...
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... safe practices when lifting. Figure 11 on page 12 identifies the parts needed for considerations relating to install the 4560SLX Tape Library. Installation Setup This chapter explains how to multi-unit rack-mounted environments. Sections in the rack. Note: When lifting the... library use a mechanical lifter or a two person minimum. See "Installation considerations" on the library Before rack mounting the library, make sure there is adequate space available in this chapter include: v Setup v ...
... safe practices when lifting. Figure 11 on page 12 identifies the parts needed for considerations relating to install the 4560SLX Tape Library. Installation Setup This chapter explains how to multi-unit rack-mounted environments. Sections in the rack. Note: When lifting the... library use a mechanical lifter or a two person minimum. See "Installation considerations" on the library Before rack mounting the library, make sure there is adequate space available in this chapter include: v Setup v ...
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... attach the slide members to the sides of the chassis using eight hex screws ( 2 ). 12 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide If you are installing the library on the IBM Netbay42 Enterprise rack, clip nuts ( 8 and 10 ) are provided. 1 Inner slide member 2 Hex screw (eight M4 x 8mm) 3 Front mounting bracket 4 Rear mounting bracket 5 Outer slide ...
... attach the slide members to the sides of the chassis using eight hex screws ( 2 ). 12 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide If you are installing the library on the IBM Netbay42 Enterprise rack, clip nuts ( 8 and 10 ) are provided. 1 Inner slide member 2 Hex screw (eight M4 x 8mm) 3 Front mounting bracket 4 Rear mounting bracket 5 Outer slide ...
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... the type of rack you are installing, use the clip or cage nuts to attach the slide member assembly to prevent binding when mounting the library module. Leave the rear mounting bracket screws "finger tight" to the rack as shown in Figure 13. 1 Clip or cage nuts 2 Vertical member mounting holes...
... the type of rack you are installing, use the clip or cage nuts to attach the slide member assembly to prevent binding when mounting the library module. Leave the rear mounting bracket screws "finger tight" to the rack as shown in Figure 13. 1 Clip or cage nuts 2 Vertical member mounting holes...
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Install a clip or cage nut on page 15.) 14 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Lift the library and visually align the inner and middle slide members. (It is good practice to use a mechanical lifter to the rack using two...touches the rack. 6. With the doors open, attach the library to lift the library.) 4. Slide the library completely into the extended rack-mounted middle slide members. Installing the library module 2. Lighten the library module by removing the drives. 3. Installing a library in the rack To install a library in Figure 14. 1 Clip or cage nut 2 Vertical ...
Install a clip or cage nut on page 15.) 14 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Lift the library and visually align the inner and middle slide members. (It is good practice to use a mechanical lifter to the rack using two...touches the rack. 6. With the doors open, attach the library to lift the library.) 4. Slide the library completely into the extended rack-mounted middle slide members. Installing the library module 2. Lighten the library module by removing the drives. 3. Installing a library in the rack To install a library in Figure 14. 1 Clip or cage nut 2 Vertical ...
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Re-insert the drives. 10. Each tape drive in the current version of ANSI X3.131. For information on assigning SCSI IDs, see "Setting a SCSI ID" on the front panel). 9. To avoid degradation ... on page 21. Fully tighten the rear mounting bracket screws. 11. SCSI cable configurations The 4560SLX Tape Library supports multiple SCSI cable configurations on single and dual host systems. SCSI interface connectors The library should not be used with the library should meet the following cable specifications: v Shielded or double-shielded as required to meet...
Re-insert the drives. 10. Each tape drive in the current version of ANSI X3.131. For information on assigning SCSI IDs, see "Setting a SCSI ID" on the front panel). 9. To avoid degradation ... on page 21. Fully tighten the rear mounting bracket screws. 11. SCSI cable configurations The 4560SLX Tape Library supports multiple SCSI cable configurations on single and dual host systems. SCSI interface connectors The library should not be used with the library should meet the following cable specifications: v Shielded or double-shielded as required to meet...
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... system Figure 16 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a library with one tape drive (drive 1) installed. 1 SCSI terminator 2 To library controller card 3 To host system Figure 16. One tape drive on page 17 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a library with two tape drives installed using a single host system. 16 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide SCSI configuration Your specific configuration will depend on...
... system Figure 16 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a library with one tape drive (drive 1) installed. 1 SCSI terminator 2 To library controller card 3 To host system Figure 16. One tape drive on page 17 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a library with two tape drives installed using a single host system. 16 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide SCSI configuration Your specific configuration will depend on...
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Two tape drives dual host 4 To host (drive 2) 5 SCSI terminator Chapter 2. Installation 17 1 SCSI terminator 2 To library controller card Figure 17. Two tape drives single host 3 Jumper cable 4 To host system Two tape drives on a dual host system Figure 18 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a library with two tape drives installed using a dual host system. 1 SCSI terminator 2 To library controller card 3 To host (drive 1) Figure 18.
Two tape drives dual host 4 To host (drive 2) 5 SCSI terminator Chapter 2. Installation 17 1 SCSI terminator 2 To library controller card Figure 17. Two tape drives single host 3 Jumper cable 4 To host system Two tape drives on a dual host system Figure 18 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a library with two tape drives installed using a dual host system. 1 SCSI terminator 2 To library controller card 3 To host (drive 1) Figure 18.