Dell PowerVault TL2000 User manual

Dell™PowerVault™TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000
Tape Library
User's Guide

Dell™PowerVault™TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000
Tape Library
User's Guide

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Read This First
Minimum Firmware Levels for Common Library Features
Table 1. Minimum Firmware Levels for common Library features
Feature Minimum Firmware Level(s) Required
LTO HH V2 Tape Drives Library firmware level must be at 10.00, or
greater, to support HH V2 Tape Drives.
LTO 5 Tape Drive Library firmware must be at 9.00, or greater,
to support the Ultrium 5 drives. Ensure the
minimum version required to support
Ultrium 5 tape drives are installed on the
host. Ensure any host applications and
software, that use their own device drivers,
are at the minimum level required to
support Ultrium 5 tape drives.
Library BCR (Bar Code Reader) Libraries manufactured after May 2010 may
have a BCR that requires a minimum level
of library firmware. The minimum level of
firmware for these libraries is 9.00. Attempts
to downlevel these libraries below 9.00 will
be blocked by the library.
Dedicated Cleaning Slot removal Library firmware level must be greater than
3.90.
Encryption Library firmware level must be 5.80 or
greater.
LTO4 Drive firmware level must be 77BE or
greater.
Key Path Diagnostics Library firmware level must be greater than
6.3, if feature is available.
Path Failover LTO 4 Tape Drives: No minimum level of
firmware is required.
IPv6 Support Library firmware level: 4.50
Contacting Dell
For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).
Note: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact
information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product
catalog.
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options.
Service availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be
available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer
service issues follow the steps listed below:
1. Visit http://support.dell.com.
2. Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down
menu at the bottom of the page.
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3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.
4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.
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Contents
Read This First ...........iii
Minimum Firmware Levels for Common Library
Features ...............iii
Contacting Dell .............iii
Figures ..............vii
Tables ...............xi
Safety and Environmental Notices . . xiii
Danger Notice .............xiii
Caution Notice .............xiii
Laser Safety and Compliance ........xiv
Class I Laser Product ..........xiv
Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure . . . xiv
Rack Safety ..............xv
Preface ..............xix
Related Publications ...........xix
Chapter 1. Product Description ....1-1
Front Panel ..............1-1
Rear Panel ..............1-3
Bar Code Reader ............1-6
Encryption ..............1-6
Supported Internet Protocols ........1-7
SNMP Messaging ............1-7
SNMP Traps .............1-7
Maximum Library Storage Capacity and Data
Transfer Rate .............1-8
Ultrium Tape Drives ...........1-9
Speed Matching ...........1-10
Channel Calibration ..........1-10
Power Management ..........1-11
Media ...............1-11
Library Specifications ..........1-11
Product Environment ..........1-13
Supported Device Drivers .........1-14
Chapter 2. User Interfaces ......2-1
Operator Control Panel ..........2-1
Operator Control Panel Philosophy .....2-1
Power-ON Display...........2-2
Note about the Front Panel LEDs ......2-2
Input Modes .............2-3
PowerON/OFF ...........2-4
Web User Interface............2-4
Login ...............2-5
System Status ............2-6
Web User Interface Help Pages ......2-8
Logging out of the Web User Interface ....2-8
Chapter 3. Installation Planning ....3-1
Determining the Number of Logical Libraries. . . 3-1
Basic Guidelines ...........3-1
Library Sharing ............3-1
Using Multiple Logical Libraries for Library
Sharing ..............3-2
Using Multiple Control Paths ........3-2
Using Multiple Control Paths for Path Failover 3-2
Library Partitioning and Element Addressing . . . 3-2
Logical Unit Number (LUN) Scanning .....3-6
Host Interfaces .............3-7
SCSI Interface ............3-7
SAS Interface ............3-9
Fibre Channel Interface .........3-9
Chapter 4. Installation and
Configuration ...........4-1
Using the Library Configuration Form .....4-1
Installing Your Library ..........4-1
Choosing a Location ..........4-1
Unpacking the Library .........4-2
Verifying the Shipment .........4-2
Installing the Library Foot Pads (for Desktop
Installation ONLY) ...........4-3
Removing and Storing the Shipping Lock . . . 4-4
Rackmounting the Library (for Rack Installation
ONLY)...............4-6
Connecting the Host Interface Cable ....4-11
Connecting a Power Cord ........4-13
Configuring Your Library .........4-14
Choosing Your Configuration Method ....4-14
Using Factory Defaults as Your Configuration 4-14
Configuring Your Library using the Web User
Interface ..............4-15
Configuring Your Library using the Operator
Control Panel ............4-31
Preparing the Host ...........4-31
Verifying the Connection .........4-32
Cartridge Magazines...........4-32
Populating the Library with Data Cartridges 4-36
Inserting the Cleaning Cartridge ......4-37
Chapter 5. Operations ........5-1
Operator Control Panel Navigation ......5-7
Operator Control Panel Menu Tree ......5-9
Monitor Menu ............5-10
Control Menu ............5-16
Configure Menu ...........5-18
Service Menu ............5-30
Web User Interface Menus .........5-33
Monitor Library Menu .........5-34
Manage Library Menu .........5-42
Configure Library Menu ........5-44
Service Library Menu .........5-57
Import and Export Media during Normal Library
Operation ..............5-64
Configuring I/O Stations and Reserving Slots . . 5-65
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Chapter 6. Using Ultrium Media ....6-1
Data Cartridges .............6-1
Cartridge Compatibility .........6-2
WORM (Write Once, Read Many).......6-3
WORM Media ............6-3
Data Security on WORM Media ......6-3
WORM Media Errors ..........6-3
Cleaning Cartridge............6-4
Bar Code Label .............6-4
Guidelines for Using Bar Code Labels ....6-5
Write-Protect Switch ...........6-6
Handling the Cartridges ..........6-7
Provide Training ...........6-7
Ensure Proper Packaging ........6-7
Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental
Conditions .............6-8
Perform a Thorough Inspection ......6-8
Handle the Cartridge Carefully ......6-9
Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape
Cartridges ..............6-9
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting .....7-1
Installation Problems ...........7-6
Library Recovery Problem Determination ....7-6
Procedures for Isolating CRU Problems .....7-7
Isolating a Power Supply Problem .....7-7
Isolating Drive Sled Problems .......7-9
Isolating a Library Controller Card vs. Accessor
Enclosure Problem ..........7-10
Isolating Web User Interface Problems ....7-11
Isolating Accessor Scanner Problems ....7-11
Isolating Host Attachment Interface Problems 7-12
Identifying a Suspect Cartridge .......7-12
Chapter 8. Error Codes .......8-1
Chapter 9. Service Procedures ....9-1
Removing Cartridges from Magazine Slots....9-1
Releasing the Magazines Manually ......9-1
Using the ITDT Firmware Update, Dump Retrieval
and Drive Test Tool ...........9-4
Chapter 10. Check, Adjust, Remove,
and Replace ...........10-1
Tools Required.............10-1
Electrostatic Discharge ..........10-1
Relocating Your Library..........10-1
Removing/Installing/Adding a Tape Drive Sled 10-3
Removing a Tape Drive Sled .......10-4
Installing a Tape Drive Sled .......10-6
Adding a Tape Drive Sled ........10-9
Replacing a Power Supply ........10-10
Replacing a Library Controller Card .....10-11
Replacing Cartridge Magazines .......10-13
Replacing the Library Enclosure ......10-13
Preparing the Defective Library for
Replacement ............10-13
Unpacking and Preparing the Replacement
Library Enclosure ..........10-14
Installing Your Drive(s) in the Replacement
Library Enclosure ..........10-16
Power Supplies ...........10-18
Library Controller Card ........10-19
Swapping Cartridge Magazines......10-20
Installing the Replacement Library Enclosure 10-22
Completing the Installation of the
Replacement Library Enclosure ......10-24
Returning the Defective Library Enclosure 10-24
Appendix A. SCSI Element Types,
SCSI Addresses, and Physical
Configurations ...........A-1
2U Library I/O Slot, Storage Slots and Drive Slot
Element Addresses and Physical Locations . . . A-1
4U Library I/O Slots, Storage Slots, and Drive
Slots Element Addresses and Physical Locations . A-2
Library Partitioning and Element Addressing . . A-3
Appendix B. TapeAlert Flags .....B-1
TapeAlert Flags Supported by the Library ....B-1
TapeAlert Flags Supported by the Drive ....B-2
Appendix C. Sense Data .......C-1
Library Sense Data ...........C-1
Drive Sense Data ............C-6
Appendix D. Enabling LUN Support in
Linux ...............D-1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux .........D-2
Enabling LUN Support in Netware ......D-2
Appendix E. Notes on IPv6
Compatibility with Windows 2003/XP
and 2008/Vista ...........E-1
Notes on IPv6 Compatibility with Linux ....E-2
Appendix F. SNMP Status MIB
Variables and Traps .........F-1
Appendix G. Library Configuration
Form ...............G-1
Appendix H. Accessibility ......H-1
Glossary ..............I-1
Index ...............X-1
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Figures
1-1. Front panel of a 2U library ......1-1
1-2. Front panel of a 4U library ......1-2
1-3. Rear panel of a 2U library with a SCSI drive 1-3
1-4. Rear panel of a 4U library with full height
Fibre Channel drive and half height SCSI
and SAS drives ..........1-4
1-5. Rear panel of a 2U library with a full height
dual port SAS drive .........1-4
1-6. Library drive sled without ESD springs
(SCSI sled shown) .........1-10
1-7. Library drive sled with ESD springs [1]
(SAS sled shown) .........1-10
2-1. Power-ON screens .........2-2
2-2. Web User Interface login page .....2-6
2-3. 2U library System Status screen .....2-6
2-4. 4U library System Status screen .....2-6
2-5. 4U library System Status screen showing
media attention status ........2-7
2-6. 4U library System Status screen showing a
power supply failure ........2-7
3-1. Configuration of a one - partition system 3-4
3-2. Configuration of a two - partition system 3-4
3-3. Configuration of a three - partition system 3-5
3-4. Configuration of a four - partition system 3-5
3-5. Examples of SCSI element addressing 3-6
4-1. Installing foot pads on the bottom of the
library enclosure ..........4-4
4-2. Shipping lock and label .......4-5
4-3. Library shipping lock and label storage
location .............4-5
4-4. Rack Kit mounting hardware......4-7
4-5. Examples of EIA units for round hole and
square hole installations .......4-7
4-6. Rear view of a rack showing the narrow
part of the rail...........4-8
4-7. 2U library side screws to remove ....4-8
4-8. 2U library rack anchors and mounting
brackets .............4-9
4-9. Sliding the 2U library into the rack 4-9
4-10. Sliding the 4U library into the rack 4-10
4-11. Securing the 2U library to the rack 4-10
4-12. Securing the 4U library to the rack 4-11
4-13. Attaching a SCSI host interface cable to the
2U library ............4-12
4-14. Attaching host interface cables to the 4U
library .............4-12
4-15. Attaching a SAS interface cable to the 2U
library .............4-12
4-16. Removing the protective label from the
power receptacle .........4-13
4-17. Log in screen on the Web User Interface 4-18
4-18. The 2U library Configure Library: General
screen.............4-20
4-19. Example: The 4U library Configure
Library: General screen .......4-20
4-20. The 4U library Configure Library: Logical
Libraries page ..........4-21
4-21. The Configure Library: Path Failover
Feature Activation screen.......4-21
4-22. Feature Key verification screen .....4-22
4-23. Feature Activation Key screen .....4-22
4-24. Configure Library: Encryption Activation
screen.............4-23
4-25. The Configure Library: Drive screen 4-24
4-26. Configure Library: Network Page 4-25
4-27. Warning Screen ..........4-26
4-28. The Configure Library: User Access screen 4-27
4-29. The Configure Library: Date and Time
screen.............4-28
4-30. The Configure Library: Logs and Traces
screen.............
4-28
4-31. The Configure Library: Email Notification
screen.............4-29
4-32. Configure Library: SNMP Page 4-30
4-33. 2U library left magazine .......4-33
4-34. 2U library right magazine ......4-33
4-35. 2U library I/O Station in the left magazine 4-34
4-36. 4U library left magazines.......4-34
4-37. 4U library right magazines ......4-35
4-38. 4U library I/O Station in the lower left
magazine ............4-35
4-39. Finger Holes on back side of 4U library
I/O Station ...........4-36
5-1. 2U Library Control Keys .......5-8
5-2. 4U Library Control Keys .......5-8
5-3. Operator Control Panel Menu Tree 5-10
5-4. Monitor: Library menu .......5-11
5-5. Monitor: Drive menu ........5-13
5-6. Example of a 4U Monitor: Inventory menu 5-15
5-7. Overview of inventoried cartridges: Lower
Left Magazine of a 4U Library .....5-15
5-8. Detailed information on cartridges residing
in a magazine ..........5-16
5-9. Control: I/O Station menu ......5-16
5-10. Control: Move Cartridges menu 5-17
5-11. Control: Magazine menu .......5-17
5-12. Control: Re-Inventory menu......5-18
5-13. Configure: Logical Libraries menu 5-19
5-14. Configure: Library menu .......5-20
5-15. Configure: Drive menu .......5-23
5-16. Configure: Network menu ......5-24
5-17. Configure: Set Access PIN menu 5-26
5-18. Pound sign (#) shows accessible menus
when access PIN is enabled but before it is
entered.............5-27
5-19. Configure: Save/Restore menu .....5-27
5-20. Configure: Set Date and Time menu 5-29
5-21. Configure: Path Failover .......5-30
5-22. Service: Library Verify menu .....5-30
5-23. Service: Run Tests menu .......5-31
5-24. Service: Service menu ........5-32
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5-25. Service: Display Contrast menu 5-33
5-26. The 4U library Monitor Library: Library
Identity page...........5-35
5-27. The 4U library Monitor Library: Drive
Identity page showing one Ultrium 3 SAS
half high V2 drive (#1) and one Ultrium 4
SAS half high drive (#2) .......5-37
5-28. The 4U library Monitor Library: Library
Status page ...........5-38
5-29. The 4U library Monitor Library: Drive
Status page ...........5-40
5-30. The 2U library Monitor Library: Inventory
page .............5-41
5-31. The 4U library Monitor Library: Inventory
page .............5-42
5-32. Manage Library: Move Media page 5-43
5-33. Manage Library: Perform Inventory page 5-43
5-34. Manage Library: Release Magazine page 5-43
5-35. The 4U library Configure Library: General
and Extended page.........5-45
5-36. The 4U library Configure Library: Logical
Libraries page ..........5-46
5-37. The 4U library Configure Library: Path
Failover page ..........5-46
5-38. Path Failover license verification page 5-46
5-39. Feature Activation Key screen .....5-47
5-40. Configure Library: Encryption Feature
configuration screen ........5-48
5-41. The Configure Library: Drives page for a
2U library ............5-50
5-42. The Configure Library: Drives page for a
4U library ............5-50
5-43. Configure Library: Network Page 5-51
5-44. Warning Screen ..........5-52
5-45. Configure Library: User Access page 5-53
5-46. The Configure Library: Date & Time page 5-54
5-47. Configure Library: Logs & Traces page 5-54
5-48. Configure Library: Email Notification page 5-55
5-49. Configure Library: SNMP Page 5-56
5-50. Configure Library: Save/Restore page 5-57
5-51. No Cleaning Required .......5-58
5-52. No Cleaning Cartridge in Library 5-58
5-53. Service Library: Clean Drive page 5-58
5-54. Service Library: View Logs page 5-59
5-55. Service Library: View Drive Logs screen 5-60
5-56. Service: Save Drive Dump ......5-60
5-57. Service Library: Perform Diagnostics page 5-61
5-58. Service Library: Perform Key Path
Diagnostics page .........5-62
5-59. The Service Library: Upgrade Firmware
page showing one Ultrium 3 SAS Half
High V2 drive and one Ultrium 4 SAS Half
High drive. ...........5-63
5-60. Service Library: Reboot page .....5-64
6-1. The LTO Ultrium 1500 GB Data Cartridge 6-1
6-2. Ultrium Data and WORM Tape Cartridges 6-3
6-3. Sample bar code label on the LTO Ultrium 5
Tape Cartridge ..........6-5
6-4. Setting the write-protect switch .....6-6
6-5. Double-boxing tape cartridges for shipping 6-8
6-6. Checking for gaps in the seams of a
cartridge ............6-9
7-1. A 250w power supply with LEDs 7-7
7-2. A 80w power supply without LEDs 7-8
9-1. Access holes for the left magazine 9-1
9-2. Access holes for the right magazine 9-2
9-3. Left magazine pulled out of the 2U library 9-3
9-4. Left Magazines pulled out of the 4U Library 9-3
10-1. ESD label ............10-1
10-2. Shipping Lock and Label Storage Location 10-2
10-3. Shipping Lock and Label.......10-2
10-4. Library drive sled without ElectroStatic
Discharge (ESD) springs (SCSI sled shown) 10-3
10-5. Library drive sled with ESD springs [1]
(SAS sled shown) .........10-4
10-6. Drive sled components (full-high fibre
drive in top position, half-high SCSI drive
in middle position, half-high SAS drive in
bottom position) on back panel of a 4U
library .............10-5
10-7. Pulling the drive sled out of the library
(drive sled without ESD springs shown) . 10-6
10-8. Pushing the drive sled into the library
(drive sled without ESD springs shown) . 10-7
10-9. Diagrams for applying conductive tape for
ESD protection to the back of a drive sled
installed in a 2U or 4U library .....10-8
10-10. A power supply being removed from a
2U library ...........10-11
10-11. A Library Controller Card being removed
from the library .........10-12
10-12. Removing the two mounting bracket
screws anchoring the library to the rack
(one screw on each side of the library) . . 10-14
10-13. Foot pads installed on the bottom of the
library enclosure .........10-15
10-14. Removing the shipping label and lock
from the top of the library and storing on
the rear panel ..........10-16
10-15. Library shipping lock and label storage
location on the real panel of the library . 10-16
10-16. Removing a drive sled from the library
(drive sled without ESD springs shown) . 10-17
10-17. Drive sled taping diagrams .....10-18
10-18. A power supply being removed from a
library ............10-19
10-19. Removing a Library Controller Card from
the library ...........10-20
10-20. Access hole for the left magazine (facing
rear of library) ..........10-20
10-21. Access hole for the right magazine (facing
rear of library) ..........10-21
10-22. Left magazines pulled out of a 4U library
(facing front of library) .......10-22
10-23. Mounting brackets and anchors for
securing the library in a rack (one bracket
and anchor on each side of the library). . 10-23
10-24. Front view of rack showing screw
placement ...........10-23
A-1. Configuration of a one - partition system A-4
A-2. Configuration of a two - partition system A-5
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A-3. Configuration of a three - partition system A-5
A-4. Configuration of a four - partition system A-6
A-5. Examples of SCSI element addressing A-6
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Tables
1. Minimum Firmware Levels for common
Library features ..........iii
1-1. 2U library and 4U library front panel
descriptions ...........1-2
1-2. 2U library and 4U library rear panel
descriptions ...........1-5
1-3. Tape drive model and host interface type 1-8
1-4. Library storage capacity and data transfer
rate ..............1-8
1-5. Physical Specifications........1-11
1-6. Power Specifications ........1-12
1-7. Operation Specifications: Ultrium 5 1-12
1-8. Operation Specifications: Ultrium 4 1-12
1-9. Operation Specifications: Ultrium 3 1-13
1-10. Environmental Specifications .....1-13
3-1. Host Drive Interface Support ......3-7
3-2. Maximum bus length between terminators 3-8
3-3. Recommended maximum quantity of drives
perSCSIbus...........3-8
4-1. Location criteria ..........4-1
5-1. Menu navigation shortcuts ......5-1
5-2. Library Control Keys ........5-8
5-3. Detailed information on cartridges residing
in a magazine ..........5-16
5-4. Factory Default Settings .......5-28
5-5. Web User Interface Menus ......5-33
5-6. Library Identity page elements .....5-34
5-7. Drive Identity page elements .....5-35
5-8. Library Status page elements .....5-37
5-9. Drive Status page elements ......5-38
5-10. Configure Library: General page elements 5-44
5-11. Configure Library: Specific page elements 5-44
5-12. Drive Identity page elements .....5-49
6-1. Nominal Cartridge Life: Load/Unload
Cycles .............6-2
6-2. Ultrium data cartridge compatibility with
Ultrium tape drive .........6-2
6-3. Cartridges and VOLSERs compatible with
the Ultrium Tape Drives .......6-4
6-4. Location of the write-protect switch 6-6
6-5. Environment for operating, storing, and
shipping the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge . 6-10
7-1. Troubleshooting table ........7-1
7-2. Power Supply LED Meanings .....7-8
8-1. Main Error Codes .........8-2
8-2. Sub error codes ..........8-7
8-3. Warning Events ..........8-11
10-1. Shipping Lock/Shipping Label .....10-2
A-1. 2U library SCSI Element Types and
Element Addresses .........A-1
A-2. 4U library SCSI Element Types and
Element Addresses .........A-1
A-3. 2U library SCSI element addresses for
storage slots and drive slot (one logical
partition with one drive) .......A-2
A-4. 4U library SCSI element addresses for
storage slots and drive slot (one logical
partition with drives in slot 1 and slot 2) . A-2
B-1. TapeAlert Flags Supported by the Ultrium
Tape Drive ............B-2
C-1. Library Sense Keys, ASC and ASCQ C-1
C-2. LTO Tape Drive Sense Data ......C-6
F-1. SNMP Status Events ........F-1
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Safety and Environmental Notices
When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices that
are contained in this guide. The notices are accompanied by symbols that represent
the severity of the safety condition.
The sections that follow define each type of safety notice and give examples.
Danger Notice
A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is
potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people. A
lightning bolt symbol always accompanies a danger notice
to represent a dangerous electrical condition.
Caution Notice
A caution notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to
people because of some existing condition. A caution notice can be accompanied
by one of several symbols:
If the symbol is... It means....
A hazardous electrical condition with less severity than electrical
danger.
A generally hazardous condition not represented by other safety
symbols.
A hazardous condition due to the use of a laser in the product. Laser
symbols are always accompanied by the classification of the laser as
defined by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (for
example, Class I, Class II, and so forth).
A hazardous condition due to mechanical movement in or around the
product.
svc00168
32-55 kg (70.5-121.2 lbs)
A hazardous condition due to the weight of the unit. Weight symbols
are accompanied by an approximation of the product's weight.
A hazardous condition due to the unit's susceptibility to electrostatic
discharge.
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Laser Safety and Compliance
Before using the library, review the following laser safety information.
Class I Laser Product
The library may contain a laser assembly that complies with the performance
standards set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a Class I laser
product. Class I laser products do not emit hazardous laser radiation. The library
has the necessary protective housing and scanning safeguards to ensure that laser
radiation is inaccessible during operation or is within Class I limits. External safety
agencies have reviewed the library and have obtained approvals to the latest
standards as they apply.
Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure
Before you service the unit, perform the following safety inspection procedure:
1. Stop all the activities between the host and the library's tape drives.
2. Turn off the power to the library by pushing in on the Power button (1)
shown in Figure 1-1 on Page 1-1 for 4 seconds.
3. If drives are SCSI attached, disconnect the SCSI cable and check the SCSI bus
terminator for damage.
4. Unplug the library's power cord or cords from the electrical outlet and the
library power supply.
5. Check the library's power cord for damage, such as a pinched, cut, or frayed
cord.
6. If drives are SCSI attached, check the tape drive's SCSI bus (signal) cable for
damage.
7. If drives are FC/SAS attached, check the tape drive's FC/SAS cable for
damage.
8. Check the cover of the library for sharp edges, damage, or alterations that
expose its internal parts.
9. Check the cover of the library for proper fit. It should be in place and secure.
10. Check the product label at the rear of the library to make sure that it matches
the voltage at your outlet.
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Rack Safety
The following general safety information should be used for all rack mounted
devices.
DANGER
vAlways lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
vAlways install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
vTo avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven
mechanical loading, always install the heaviest
devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always
install servers and optional devices starting from the
bottom of the rack cabinet.
vRack mounted devices are not to be used as a shelf
or work space. Do not place any object on top of rack
mounted devices.
vEach rack cabinet might have more than one power
cord. Ensure that all power cords in the rack cabinet
are disconnected before servicing any device in the
rack cabinet.
vConnect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to
power devices installed in the same rack cabinet. Do
not plug a power cord from a device installed in one
rack cabinet into a power device installed in a
different rack cabinet.
vAn electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could
place hazardous voltage on the metal parts of the
system or the devices that attach to the system. It is
the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the
outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an
electrical shock.
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CAUTION:
vDo not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack
ambient temperatures WILL exceed the manufacturer's
recommended ambient temperature for all your rack
mounted devices.
vDo not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is
compromised. Ensure that air flow is not blocked or
reduced on any side of the unit.
vConnect the equipment to the supply circuit such that
overloading of the circuits does not compromise the
supply wiring or overcurrent protection. To provide the
correct power connection to a rack, refer to the rating
labels located on the equipment in the rack to determine
the total power requirement of the supply circuit.
v(For sliding drawers) Do not pull out or install any drawer
or feature if the rack stabilizer brackets are not attached
to the rack. Do not pull out more than one drawer at a
time. The rack may become unstable if you pull out
more than one drawer at a time.
v(For fixed drawers) Do not move a fixed drawer.
Attempting to move the drawer partially or completely
out of the rack may cause the rack to become unstable
or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack.
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CAUTION:
Removing components from the upper positions in the
rack cabinet improves rack stability during relocation.
Follow the general guidelines as listed below whenever
you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or
building:
vReduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing
equipment starting at the top of the rack cabinet. When
possible, restore the rack cabinet to the configuration of
the rack cabinet as you received it. If this configuration
is not known, you must do the following:
– Remove all devices in the 32U position and above.
– Ensure that the heaviest devices are installed in the
bottom of the rack cabinet.
– Ensure that there are no empty U-levels between
devices installed in the rack cabinet below the 32U
level.
vIf the rack cabinet you are relocating is part of a suite of
rack cabinets, detach the rack cabinet from the suite.
vInspect the route that you plan to take to eliminate
potential hazards.
vVerify the route that you choose can hold the weight of
the loaded rack cabinet. Refer to the documentation that
comes with your rack cabinet for the weight of a loaded
rack cabinet.
vVerify that all door openings are at least 762 x 2032 mm
(30 x 80 inches).
vEnsure that all devices, shelves, drawers, doors, and
cables are secure.
vEnsure that the four leveling pads are raised to their
highest position.
vEnsure that there is no stabilizer bracket installed on the
rack cabinet during movement.
vDo not use a ramp inclined at more than ten degrees.
vOnce the rack cabinet is in the new location, do the
following:
– Lower the four leveling pads.
– Install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
– If you remove any of the devices from the rack
cabinet, repopulate the rack cabinet from the lowest
position to the highest position.
vIf a long distance relocation is required, restore the rack
cabinet to the configuration of the rack cabinet as you
received it. Pack the rack cabinet in the original
packaging material, or equivalent. Also lower the
leveling pads to raise the casters off of the pallet and
bolt the rack cabinet to the pallet.
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