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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. 4560SLX Tape Library User's Guide Important: To maintain your product warranty.
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...tape cartridge slots . . . . . 23 Chapter 4. Installation 11 Setup 11 Attaching the 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...iii Introduction 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. Troubleshooting 47 ...
...tape cartridge slots . . . . . 23 Chapter 4. Installation 11 Setup 11 Attaching the 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...iii Introduction 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. Troubleshooting 47 ...
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...Appendix D. General Terms 101 Part 2 - Notices 111 Trademarks 112 Electronic emission notices 112 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement 112 iv 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Warranty information . . . 99 Warranty period 99 Service and support 99 Warranty information on the World Wide Web .... 99 Online technical support 99 Telephone technical support 99 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 101 Part 1 - Field replaceable units (FRUs 97 Appendix E. Country-unique Terms ...
...Appendix D. General Terms 101 Part 2 - Notices 111 Trademarks 112 Electronic emission notices 112 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement 112 iv 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Warranty information . . . 99 Warranty period 99 Service and support 99 Warranty information on the World Wide Web .... 99 Online technical support 99 Telephone technical support 99 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 101 Part 1 - Field replaceable units (FRUs 97 Appendix E. Country-unique Terms ...
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... and EMI compliance information. IBM will help IBM to use and maintenance of the IBM® 4560SLX Tape Library. The following information is contained in this manual: v Chapter 1, "Introduction" provides an introduction to receive further information. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 vii v Chapter... for the installer and user of the library parts. v Appendix B, "Adding a library module" contains procedures for normal operation. v Appendix A, "Adding a tape drive" contains procedures for ongoing use the touch screen and tape cartridges. v Appendix F, "Notices" contains...
... and EMI compliance information. IBM will help IBM to use and maintenance of the IBM® 4560SLX Tape Library. The following information is contained in this manual: v Chapter 1, "Introduction" provides an introduction to receive further information. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 vii v Chapter... for the installer and user of the library parts. v Appendix B, "Adding a library module" contains procedures for normal operation. v Appendix A, "Adding a tape drive" contains procedures for ongoing use the touch screen and tape cartridges. v Appendix F, "Notices" contains...
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... Installation Guide Configurations Depending on your final configuration, the following options might be used with the 4560SLX Tape Library, but are purchased separately: v SDLT drive upgrade option (Part number: 59P6660) - This chapter provides an introduction to install or use the library. Introduction The IBM 4560SLX Tape Library is a backup and restore solution for high-end xSeries™ servers. The...
... Installation Guide Configurations Depending on your final configuration, the following options might be used with the 4560SLX Tape Library, but are purchased separately: v SDLT drive upgrade option (Part number: 59P6660) - This chapter provides an introduction to install or use the library. Introduction The IBM 4560SLX Tape Library is a backup and restore solution for high-end xSeries™ servers. The...
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... warranty service. Left magazine - Barcode pack - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v LTO magazine option (Part number: 59P6659) - Interconnect cables (three) - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v Cartridge elevator extension option (Part number: 59P6663) - Library interfaces The 4560SLX Tape Library includes a SCSI interface-to retain your place of the unit directly under the tape drives. Fibre Option User Guide v SDLT magazine option...
... warranty service. Left magazine - Barcode pack - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v LTO magazine option (Part number: 59P6659) - Interconnect cables (three) - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v Cartridge elevator extension option (Part number: 59P6663) - Library interfaces The 4560SLX Tape Library includes a SCSI interface-to retain your place of the unit directly under the tape drives. Fibre Option User Guide v SDLT magazine option...
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... doors are accessible through the magazine doors as shown in Figure 3. Magazines The 4560SLX Tape Library contains two removable tape cartridge magazines that are opened using the touch screen. The right tape magazine contains fixed cartridge slots (no mail slot feature), so it retains its full... magazine should be installed on an LTO drive and an SDLT magazine should be installed on an SDLT drive. 1 Left magazine with integrated mail slot 2 Right magazine Figure 3. Note: The magazine must match the installed tape drive. If a full tape cartridge magazine is open as shown in ...
... doors are accessible through the magazine doors as shown in Figure 3. Magazines The 4560SLX Tape Library contains two removable tape cartridge magazines that are opened using the touch screen. The right tape magazine contains fixed cartridge slots (no mail slot feature), so it retains its full... magazine should be installed on an LTO drive and an SDLT magazine should be installed on an SDLT drive. 1 Left magazine with integrated mail slot 2 Right magazine Figure 3. Note: The magazine must match the installed tape drive. If a full tape cartridge magazine is open as shown in ...
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... backplane contains the plug-in Figure 6. Tape drives The 4560SLX Tape Library supports a 0-drive, 1-drive, or 2-drive configuration as shown in Figure 7. 1 Tape drive 1 2 Tape drive 2 Figure 6. Tape drive connectors Library controller board The library contains a rear-access adapter cage (see Figure 8 on the rear of the library directly under each tape drive as shown in connectors for the library controller board and FCO card. 6 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide SCSI I/O is accomplished...
... backplane contains the plug-in Figure 6. Tape drives The 4560SLX Tape Library supports a 0-drive, 1-drive, or 2-drive configuration as shown in Figure 7. 1 Tape drive 1 2 Tape drive 2 Figure 6. Tape drive connectors Library controller board The library contains a rear-access adapter cage (see Figure 8 on the rear of the library directly under each tape drive as shown in connectors for the library controller board and FCO card. 6 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide SCSI I/O is accomplished...
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... assembly includes a mounted bar code reader for scanning tape cartridges installed in the magazines and tape drives as shown in Figure 9 on page 63. Library controller adapter and PCI slots The library controller board contains a single microprocessor and associated logic devices to remotely monitor and control the tape library from any terminal on a local network or access...
... assembly includes a mounted bar code reader for scanning tape cartridges installed in the magazines and tape drives as shown in Figure 9 on page 63. Library controller adapter and PCI slots The library controller board contains a single microprocessor and associated logic devices to remotely monitor and control the tape library from any terminal on a local network or access...
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... connector Any combination of modules, not exceeding a height of module and drive combinations. 1 Bar code reader 2 Cartridge shuttle assembly Figure 9. The library can be cycled. Library robotics Multi-module library systems The 4560SLX Tape Library is an expandable tape library that enables easy installation and removal. The drives are interconnected through a rear-mounted cartridge elevator as shown in the stack...
... connector Any combination of modules, not exceeding a height of module and drive combinations. 1 Bar code reader 2 Cartridge shuttle assembly Figure 9. The library can be cycled. Library robotics Multi-module library systems The 4560SLX Tape Library is an expandable tape library that enables easy installation and removal. The drives are interconnected through a rear-mounted cartridge elevator as shown in the stack...
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... becomes the primary master module and all other libraries become the fail over master. The 4560SLX Tape Library supports fail-over mode. The source of a master module failure, a pre-selected slave module can become slave modules. Introduction 9 In the event of power to the cartridge elevator drive motor is switched from the original primary master...
... becomes the primary master module and all other libraries become the fail over master. The 4560SLX Tape Library supports fail-over mode. The source of a master module failure, a pre-selected slave module can become slave modules. Introduction 9 In the event of power to the cartridge elevator drive motor is switched from the original primary master...
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.... © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 11 Note: When lifting the library use a mechanical lifter or a two person minimum. Sections in this chapter include: v Setup v SCSI cable configurations v Turning on page 12 identifies the parts needed for considerations relating to install the 4560SLX Tape Library. Figure 11 on the library Before rack mounting the library, make sure there...
.... © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 11 Note: When lifting the library use a mechanical lifter or a two person minimum. Sections in this chapter include: v Setup v SCSI cable configurations v Turning on page 12 identifies the parts needed for considerations relating to install the 4560SLX Tape Library. Figure 11 on the library Before rack mounting the library, make sure there...
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If you are installing the library on the IBM Netbay42 Enterprise rack, clip nuts ( 8 and 10 ) are provided. Attach the inner slide members to the library, complete the following procedures: 1. 1 Inner slide member 2 Hex screw (eight M4 x 8mm) 3 Front mounting bracket 4 Rear mounting bracket ... nuts are provided. Remove the inner slide member ( 1 ) from each rack-mount slide. 2. Rack mounting the library Attaching the slide members to the library To attach the slide members to the sides of the chassis using eight hex screws ( 2 ). 12 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Figure 11.
If you are installing the library on the IBM Netbay42 Enterprise rack, clip nuts ( 8 and 10 ) are provided. Attach the inner slide members to the library, complete the following procedures: 1. 1 Inner slide member 2 Hex screw (eight M4 x 8mm) 3 Front mounting bracket 4 Rear mounting bracket ... nuts are provided. Remove the inner slide member ( 1 ) from each rack-mount slide. 2. Rack mounting the library Attaching the slide members to the library To attach the slide members to the sides of the chassis using eight hex screws ( 2 ). 12 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Figure 11.
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... lifter to the front of the slide member assembly. Install a clip or cage nut on page 15.) 14 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Installing a library in the rack To install a library in the front position. 5. Carefully insert the chassis inner slide members into the rack until the front panel touches... doors). (See 1 and 2 in Figure 15 on each side of the front vertical rails as possible to lift the library.) 4. Lighten the library module by removing the drives. 3. Push the middle slide member as far as shown in a closed position. 7. Remove the stickers that the ball ...
... lifter to the front of the slide member assembly. Install a clip or cage nut on page 15.) 14 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Installing a library in the rack To install a library in the front position. 5. Carefully insert the chassis inner slide members into the rack until the front panel touches... doors). (See 1 and 2 in Figure 15 on each side of the front vertical rails as possible to lift the library.) 4. Lighten the library module by removing the drives. 3. Push the middle slide member as far as shown in a closed position. 7. Remove the stickers that the ball ...
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... cables used together Additional specifications to ensure the highest SCSI performance can be found in the library and its robotics is a high-performance system. Re-insert the drives. 10. When two or more devices are connected to a low voltage differential SCSI bus.... different impedances should be assigned a unique SCSI ID. Installation 15 SCSI cable configurations The 4560SLX Tape Library supports multiple SCSI cable configurations on the front panel). 9. Interface cable specifications The library is a separate SCSI device. Figure 15. Connect the ac power supply to a host...
... cables used together Additional specifications to ensure the highest SCSI performance can be found in the library and its robotics is a high-performance system. Re-insert the drives. 10. When two or more devices are connected to a low voltage differential SCSI bus.... different impedances should be assigned a unique SCSI ID. Installation 15 SCSI cable configurations The 4560SLX Tape Library supports multiple SCSI cable configurations on the front panel). 9. Interface cable specifications The library is a separate SCSI device. Figure 15. Connect the ac power supply to a host...
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The library uses high performance tape drives. The tape drive performance might be degraded if you attach too many drives to a single SCSI host controller. One tape drive single host Two tape drives on a single host system Figure 17 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 One tape drive on the...
The library uses high performance tape drives. The tape drive performance might be degraded if you attach too many drives to a single SCSI host controller. One tape drive single host Two tape drives on a single host system Figure 17 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 One tape drive on the...
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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. 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.
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Multiple libraries on a single host system Figure 19 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a multi-unit library with a varying number of drives using a single host system. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 WAN 1 To host system 2 SCSI terminator Figure 19. Single host multi-unit system 18 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide
Multiple libraries on a single host system Figure 19 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a multi-unit library with a varying number of drives using a single host system. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 WAN 1 To host system 2 SCSI terminator Figure 19. Single host multi-unit system 18 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide
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Installation 19 Multiple libraries on page 20. Chapter 2. Connect the supplied power cord to the library: 1. Dual host multi-unit system Turning on your library Use the following instructions to apply power to the ac receptacle located on the back of the library module as shown in Figure 21 on a dual host system Figure 20 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a library with multiple libraries and tape drives installed using a dual host system. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 WAN 1 To host system 2 SCSI terminators Figure 20.
Installation 19 Multiple libraries on page 20. Chapter 2. Connect the supplied power cord to the library: 1. Dual host multi-unit system Turning on your library Use the following instructions to apply power to the ac receptacle located on the back of the library module as shown in Figure 21 on a dual host system Figure 20 shows a typical SCSI cable configuration for a library with multiple libraries and tape drives installed using a dual host system. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 WAN 1 To host system 2 SCSI terminators Figure 20.
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Press the touch screen to the libraries, a series of Power-On Self Test (POST) diagnostics are performed. After the POST completes, the Initialization screen will display. 20 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Powering library module 2. When power is first applied to activate the display. Toggle the power switch to on "|". 3. Select Continue. 1 Power cord 2 Power switch 3 Touch screen Figure 21. The library default screen will appear. 4.
Press the touch screen to the libraries, a series of Power-On Self Test (POST) diagnostics are performed. After the POST completes, the Initialization screen will display. 20 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Powering library module 2. When power is first applied to activate the display. Toggle the power switch to on "|". 3. Select Continue. 1 Power cord 2 Power switch 3 Touch screen Figure 21. The library default screen will appear. 4.