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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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... 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 - 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 E. Cabling considerations for fail...
... 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 - 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 E. Cabling considerations for fail...
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...www.ibm.com/pc/register/ IBM Web site. v Appendix B, "Adding a library module" contains procedures for adding an additional tape drive. v Appendix E, "Warranty information" provides warranty information. Product Registration Thank you do not want to configure the 4560SLX Tape Library using... options. v Chapter 2, "Installation" provides installation procedures and descriptions of the IBM® 4560SLX Tape Library. v Chapter 4, "Operation" explains how to configure the 4560SLX Tape Library for normal operation. Preface This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and ...
...www.ibm.com/pc/register/ IBM Web site. v Appendix B, "Adding a library module" contains procedures for adding an additional tape drive. v Appendix E, "Warranty information" provides warranty information. Product Registration Thank you do not want to configure the 4560SLX Tape Library using... options. v Chapter 2, "Installation" provides installation procedures and descriptions of the IBM® 4560SLX Tape Library. v Chapter 4, "Operation" explains how to configure the 4560SLX Tape Library for normal operation. Preface This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and ...
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... 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) - Base LTO drive sled - Sections in its entirety before attempting to the 4560SLX Tape Library. Introduction The IBM 4560SLX Tape Library is a backup and restore solution for high-end xSeries™ servers. The...
... 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) - Base LTO drive sled - Sections in its entirety before attempting to the 4560SLX Tape Library. Introduction The IBM 4560SLX Tape Library is a backup and restore solution for high-end xSeries™ servers. The...
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.... Front panel The front panel of purchase. Right magazine - Barcode pack - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v LTO magazine option (Part number: 59P6659) - Left magazine - Interconnect cables (three) - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v Cartridge elevator extension option (Part number: 59P6663) - It...) - Left magazine - Base mechanism - Be sure to receive warranty service. The tape drives and robotics use separate SCSI connections and SCSI ID addresses. The drive SCSI I /O are provided through VHDCI 68-pin SCSI connectors located at the rear ...
.... Front panel The front panel of purchase. Right magazine - Barcode pack - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v LTO magazine option (Part number: 59P6659) - Left magazine - Interconnect cables (three) - 4560SLX Tape Library Quick Installation Guide v Cartridge elevator extension option (Part number: 59P6663) - It...) - Left magazine - Base mechanism - Be sure to receive warranty service. The tape drives and robotics use separate SCSI connections and SCSI ID addresses. The drive SCSI I /O are provided through VHDCI 68-pin SCSI connectors located at the rear ...
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...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 disable the mail slot feature. The right tape magazine contains fixed cartridge slots (no mail slot... at all times. Magazines The 4560SLX Tape Library contains two removable tape cartridge magazines that are opened using the touch screen. For example, an LTO 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 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 disable the mail slot feature. The right tape magazine contains fixed cartridge slots (no mail slot... at all times. Magazines The 4560SLX Tape Library contains two removable tape cartridge magazines that are opened using the touch screen. For example, an LTO magazine should be installed on an LTO drive and an SDLT magazine should be installed on an SDLT drive. 1 Left magazine with integrated ...
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... the plug-in Figure 7. 1 Tape drive 1 2 Tape drive 2 Figure 6. Tape drives The 4560SLX Tape Library supports a 0-drive, 1-drive, or 2-drive configuration as shown in connectors for the library controller board and FCO card. 6 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide 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 Figure 6. Tape drive locations 1 Drive 1 2 Drive 2 bay 3 VHDCI 68-pin...
... the plug-in Figure 7. 1 Tape drive 1 2 Tape drive 2 Figure 6. Tape drives The 4560SLX Tape Library supports a 0-drive, 1-drive, or 2-drive configuration as shown in connectors for the library controller board and FCO card. 6 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide 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 Figure 6. Tape drive locations 1 Drive 1 2 Drive 2 bay 3 VHDCI 68-pin...
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... the tape drives, tape cartridge magazines, and an optional cartridge elevator. For more information on Web TLC, see Chapter 8, "Web TLC" on page 63. 1 Rear access card cage 2 Library controller board Figure 8. 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...
... the tape drives, tape cartridge magazines, and an optional cartridge elevator. For more information on Web TLC, see Chapter 8, "Web TLC" on page 63. 1 Rear access card cage 2 Library controller board Figure 8. 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...
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... that can be swapped without the server or library power needing to form a multi-module, rack-mounted configuration. A library module system appears to the rack. 1 Interface connector 2 Cartridge elevator location Figure 10. Therefore, a failed drive can be cycled. Library robotics Multi-module library systems The 4560SLX Tape Library is an expandable tape library that enables easy installation and removal. Stacked...
... that can be swapped without the server or library power needing to form a multi-module, rack-mounted configuration. A library module system appears to the rack. 1 Interface connector 2 Cartridge elevator location Figure 10. Therefore, a failed drive can be cycled. Library robotics Multi-module library systems The 4560SLX Tape Library is an expandable tape library that enables easy installation and removal. Stacked...
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... slave modules. Chapter 1. In the event of power to the cartridge elevator drive motor is switched from the original primary master library to the newly-assigned secondary master library. In this mode, one of the connected slave units serves as a single library. The 4560SLX Tape Library supports fail-over mode. Introduction 9 For example, if the primary master...
... slave modules. Chapter 1. In the event of power to the cartridge elevator drive motor is switched from the original primary master library to the newly-assigned secondary master library. In this mode, one of the connected slave units serves as a single library. The 4560SLX Tape Library supports fail-over mode. Introduction 9 For example, if the primary master...
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... cable configurations v Turning on page 12 identifies the parts needed for considerations relating to install the 4560SLX Tape Library. See "Installation considerations" on page 96, for a rack-mount installation. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 11 Note: When lifting the library use a mechanical lifter or a two person minimum. Statement 4 CAUTION: ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥...
... cable configurations v Turning on page 12 identifies the parts needed for considerations relating to install the 4560SLX Tape Library. See "Installation considerations" on page 96, for a rack-mount installation. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 11 Note: When lifting the library use a mechanical lifter or a two person minimum. Statement 4 CAUTION: ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥...
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Figure 11. Attach the inner slide members to the library, complete the following procedures: 1. 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...Netbay11, Netbay25, or Netbay42 standard rack, cage nuts are provided. 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 Remove the inner slide member ( 1 ) from each rack-...
Figure 11. Attach the inner slide members to the library, complete the following procedures: 1. 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...Netbay11, Netbay25, or Netbay42 standard rack, cage nuts are provided. 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 Remove the inner slide member ( 1 ) from each rack-...
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...2 in the front position. 5. Install a clip or cage nut on page 15.) 14 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Remove the stickers that the ball bearing slide members are located in Figure 15 ...front vertical rails as possible to lift the library.) 4. 3. Slide the library completely into the extended rack-mounted middle slide members. Lift the library and visually align the inner and middle ... a mechanical lifter to the front of the slide member assembly. Installing a library in the rack To install a library in Figure 14. 1 Clip or cage nut 2 Vertical member mounting holes Figure...
...2 in the front position. 5. Install a clip or cage nut on page 15.) 14 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Remove the stickers that the ball bearing slide members are located in Figure 15 ...front vertical rails as possible to lift the library.) 4. 3. Slide the library completely into the extended rack-mounted middle slide members. Lift the library and visually align the inner and middle ... a mechanical lifter to the front of the slide member assembly. Installing a library in the rack To install a library in Figure 14. 1 Clip or cage nut 2 Vertical member mounting holes Figure...
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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 EMI specifications ...39 ft. (12 m) for an LVD SCSI bus v Cables of different impedances should be assigned a unique SCSI ID. Figure 15. Re-insert the drives. 10. Each tape drive in the current version of computer cables. Installation 15
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 EMI specifications ...39 ft. (12 m) for an LVD SCSI bus v Cables of different impedances should be assigned a unique SCSI ID. Figure 15. Re-insert the drives. 10. Each tape drive in the current version of computer cables. Installation 15
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... 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 single host Two tape drives on a single host system Figure 17 on a single host 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...
... 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 single host Two tape drives on a single host system Figure 17 on a single host 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...
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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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Powering library module 2. When power is first applied to activate the display. 1 Power cord 2 Power switch 3 Touch screen Figure 21. Press the touch screen to the libraries, a series of Power-On Self Test (POST) diagnostics are performed. Toggle the power switch to on "|". 3. Select Continue. The library default screen will appear. 4. 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. 1 Power cord 2 Power switch 3 Touch screen Figure 21. Press the touch screen to the libraries, a series of Power-On Self Test (POST) diagnostics are performed. Toggle the power switch to on "|". 3. Select Continue. The library default screen will appear. 4. After the POST completes, the Initialization screen will display. 20 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide
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... as shown in the New data field. 7. Select Save. SCSI ID editing screen 6. Figure 25. Figure 23. Enter a new value for a few seconds while the drive is being updated, then remains solid indicating that the operation is complete. 22 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Select OK to set.
... as shown in the New data field. 7. Select Save. SCSI ID editing screen 6. Figure 25. Figure 23. Enter a new value for a few seconds while the drive is being updated, then remains solid indicating that the operation is complete. 22 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide Select OK to set.
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... the Total Reserved Slots option as shown in Figure 29 on the display as shown in Figure 28. A numeric keypad appears on page 25. 24 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide #12 #25 #11 #24 #10 #23 #9 #22 #8 #21 #7 #20 #6 #19 #5 #18 #4 #17 #3 #16 #2 #15 #1 #14 MAIL SLOT #13 1 Reserved slot #1 2 Mail slot (left...
... the Total Reserved Slots option as shown in Figure 29 on the display as shown in Figure 28. A numeric keypad appears on page 25. 24 4560SLX Tape Library: User's Guide #12 #25 #11 #24 #10 #23 #9 #22 #8 #21 #7 #20 #6 #19 #5 #18 #4 #17 #3 #16 #2 #15 #1 #14 MAIL SLOT #13 1 Reserved slot #1 2 Mail slot (left...
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... are available from the library default screen: v Technical support information v Mail slot access v Magazine access v Move media v LCD contrast control v Menu v Online v Status v Power Technical support information Select the Contact IBM button on page 28. The locked icon will open . Figure 31. Simply select the mail slot you want to operate the 4560SLX Tape Library.
... are available from the library default screen: v Technical support information v Mail slot access v Magazine access v Move media v LCD contrast control v Menu v Online v Status v Power Technical support information Select the Contact IBM button on page 28. The locked icon will open . Figure 31. Simply select the mail slot you want to operate the 4560SLX Tape Library.