Dell PowerVault TL4000 User manual

Getting Started with the Dell™PowerVault™
TL2000 and TL4000 Tape Libraries

Getting Started with the Dell™PowerVault™
TL2000 and TL4000 Tape Libraries

Note!
Before using this information and the product it supports, ensure that you read the general information under Notices in the
Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User’s Guide.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model TL2000/TL4000
Month 2007 P/N 95P6870

Contents
Safety and Environmental Notices ...v
Danger Notice ..............v
Caution Notice .............v
Laser Safety and Compliance ........vi
Class ILaser Product ..........vi
Rack Safety ..............vi
Installation............. 1-1
Choosing aLocation ........... 1-1
Unpacking the Library .......... 1-1
Verifying the Shipment .......... 1-2
Installing the Library Foot Pads (for Desktop
Installation ONLY) ............ 1-2
Removing and Storing the Shipping Lock .... 1-3
Rackmounting the Library (for Rack Installation
ONLY) ................ 1-4
Connecting the Host Interface Cable ..... 1-10
Connecting aPower Cord ........ 1-12
Configuring Your Library ......... 1-13
Accessing the Configure Menu using the
Operator Control Panel ......... 1-13
Entering Network Settings using the Operator
Control Panel ............ 1-13
Logging on to the Web User Interface .... 1-14
Choosing the Number of Logical Libraries for
Your Library ............ 1-14
Choosing Library Settings ........ 1-15
Choosing Drive(s) Interface
Identification/Settings ......... 1-17
Entering User Access Information using the
Web User Interface .......... 1-18
Entering Date and Time using the Web User
Interface .............. 1-18
Entering Encryption Feature Activation Key 1-19
Entering Path Failover Feature Activation Key 1-19
Configuring Logs and Traces using the Web
User Interface ............ 1-20
Entering Event Notification Information using
the Web User Interface ......... 1-20
Preparing the Host .......... 1-21
Verifying the Connection ........ 1-21
Cartridge Magazines........... 1-22
Populating the Library with Data Cartridges 1-25
Inserting the Cleaning Cartridge ...... 1-26
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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
Adanger notice calls attention to asituation that is
potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people. A
lightning bolt symbol always accompanies adanger notice
to represent adangerous electrical condition.
Caution Notice
Acaution notice calls attention to asituation that is potentially hazardous to
people because of some existing condition. The following are examples of caution
notices.
Ahazardous electrical condition with less severity than
electrical danger.
Agenerally hazardous condition not represented by other
safety symbols.
Ahazardous condition due to the use of alaser 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).
Ahazardous condition due to mechanical movement in or
around the product.
svc00168
32-55 kg (70.5-121.2 lbs)
Ahazardous condition due to the weight of the unit. Weight
symbols are accompanied by an approximation of the
product’s weight.
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Laser Safety and Compliance
Before using the library, review the following laser safety information.
Class ILaser Product
The library may contain alaser assembly that complies with the performance
standards set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for aClass Ilaser
product. Class Ilaser 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 Ilimits. External safety
agencies have reviewed the library and have obtained approvals to the latest
standards as they apply.
Rack Safety
The following general safety information should be used for all rack mounted
devices.
DANGER
v
Always 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 ashelf 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 arack cabinet to power devices installed in
the same rack cabinet. Do not plug apower cord from adevice installed in
one rack cabinet into apower device installed in adifferent 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 aunit in arack where the internal rack ambient temperatures
will exceed the manufacturer’s recommended ambient temperature for all your
rack mounted devices.
vDo not install aunit in arack where the air flow is compromised. Ensure that
air flow is not blocked or reduced on any side of the unit.
vConsideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the
supply circuit so that overloading of the circuits does not compromise the
supply wiring or overcurrent protection. To provide the correct power
connection to arack, 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 atime. The rack may become unstable if you pull out more than
one drawer at atime.
v(For fixed drawers) This drawer is afixed drawer and should not be moved for
servicing unless specified by the manufacturer. 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 these general guidelines whenever you
relocate apopulated rack cabinet within aroom 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.
v
If the rack cabinet you are relocating is part of asuite of rack cabinets, detach
the rack cabinet from the suite.
vInspect the route that you plan to take to eliminate potential hazards.
vVerify that the route that you choose can support the weight of the loaded
rack cabinet. Refer to the documentation that comes with your rack cabinet for
the weight of aloaded rack cabinet.
vVerify that all door openings are at least 760 x230 mm (30 x80 in.).
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 aramp 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 removed any devices from the rack cabinet, repopulate the rack
cabinet from the lowest position to the highest position.
v
If along 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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Installation
To install adesktop or rack mounted 2U library or 4U library, perform the
procedures in this chapter in the order they are presented.
Choosing aLocation
Choose alocation that meets the following criteria:
Table 1-1. Location criteria
Criteria Definition
Room temperature 10° -35° C(50° -95° F)
Power source vAC power voltage: 100-127 VAC; 200-240 VAC (4 -2A)
Note: The 4U library requires two separate power sources to implement redundant
power.
vLine frequency: 50-60 Hz
Place the library near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is the product’s main AC
disconnect device and must be easily accessible at all times.
Air quality The library should be placed in an area with minimal sources of particulate contamination.
Avoid areas near frequently used doors and walkways, stacks of supplies that collect dust,
printers, and smoke-filled rooms. Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape
drives.
Humidity 15-80 %RH non-condensing
Clearance vBack: Minimum of 15.4 cm (6 inches)
vFront: Minimum of 30.8 cm (12 inches)
vSides: Minimum of 5.08 cm (2 inches)
Rack requirements Standard 19-inch rack with:
v2U (63.5 mm/3.5 in.) of clearance for a2U library
v4U (177.8 mm/7 in.) of clearance for a4U library
Rackmounting the library is optional.
Unpacking the Library
Note: If the temperature in the room where the library will be installed varies by
15° C(30° F) from the room where the library was stored, allow the library
to acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before
unpacking it from the shipping container.
1. Before you begin, clear awork surface to unpack the library.
2. Open the shipping container and carefully remove the shipping materials from
the top of the library. Remove the accessory package and set it aside.
Important: Once the drive is unpacked, save and store the packaging materials
for future moves or shipping. If you discard the original packaging
materials, you may need to purchase packaging materials if you
wish to move or store your library.
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3. Lift the library out of the carton and remove the bag from the library. Remove
the foam cushion from the back of the library. Save the packaging materials for
future use.
Important: Do not place the library on the front panel or the rear panel as this
may damage the library.
Verifying the Shipment
Verify that the following items are included in your library shipment:
vWith every library:
–Power cord
–Cleaning cartridge
–Bar code labels
–Foot pads (for desktop installation)
v
With every library containing aSCSI drive:
–SCSI terminator (one per SCSI drive)
–SCSI library-to-host cable
vWith every library containing aFibre Channel drive:
–Fibre Channel library-to-host/switch cable
v
With every library containing aSAS drive:
–SAS library-to-host cable (if ordered by customer)
v
Rack Mount Kit
Installing the Library Foot Pads (for Desktop Installation ONLY)
Important: Foot pads are required for adesktop installation.
Six foot pads must be installed on the bottom of the library before the library can
be used as adesktop unit. If you intend to install your library in arack, skip this
step and proceed to “Removing and Storing the Shipping Lock” on page 1-3.
To install the library foot pads:
1. Being very careful, lay the library on its side.
2. Peel the adhesive from the back of each foot pad.
3. Install the foot pads on the bottom of the library chassis by pressing each foot
into one of the six areas (1)as shown in the figure below.
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4. Carefully return the library to an upright position.
Important: Do not stack objects on top of the library.
Removing and Storing the Shipping Lock
Important: The shipping lock, which prevents the library accessor from moving
during shipment, must be removed before the library is powered ON.
The shipping lock is held in place with alabel and is located in the top center of
the library. After the shipping lock is removed, it should be stored on the right side
of the back panel of the library for future use.
To remove and store the shipping lock:
1. Remove the blue label (2 )that is securing the lock (1 )to the top of the
library, then remove the lock (see Figure 1-2 on page 1-4).
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Figure 1-1. Installing foot pads on the bottom of the library enclosure
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2. Store the lock (1 )and label (2 )on the rear panel of the library as shown in
Figure 1-3.
Rackmounting the Library (for Rack Installation ONLY)
Attention: If you haven’t removed the shipping lock, complete this first before
rackmounting your library. See “Removing and Storing the Shipping Lock” on
page 1-3.
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2
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Figure 1-2. Shipping lock and label
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Figure 1-3. Library shipping lock and label storage location
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The 2U library and the 4U library are easily installed into astandard 19-inch rack
system. Astandard 19-inch rack system contains multiple mounting locations
called EIA units as defined by the Electronics Industries Association. Each EIA unit
contains three square or round holes used to mount rack designed equipment.
These units are often referred to as ″U″s, thus the 2U library requires 2EIA units
(or 6holes) of space; the 4U library takes 4EIA units (or 12 holes) of space. Each
unit is separated by avery small space. See Figure 2-5 for an example of how to
count EIA units. The 2U library requires 2U (3.5 in.) of space. The 4U library
requires 4U (7 in.) of space.
If you are not rackmounting your library, skip this procedure and go to
“Connecting the Host Interface Cable” on page 1-10.
Important: A2U library weighs 15.59 kg (34.37 lbs.) with one drive and without
media. A4U library weighs 21.32 kg (47 lbs.) with one drive and
without media.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the library:
1. observe local health and safety requirements and guidelines for
manual material handling,
2. obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the library during
installation or removal, and
3. always remove all cartridges to reduce the overall weight of the
library.
To install your library in arack, perform the following steps.
1. Verify that your rack kit includes the following contents (see Figure 1-4 on page
1-6):
vPackaged in plastic material:
–2rails (not shown)
–2mounting brackets (1)
v
Packaged in the small bag with no label:
–1Torx wrench (5)
–2anchors (4)
–2countersunk screws for securing the anchors (6)
–2smaller screws for securing the tops of the mounting brackets (7
–2large screws to secure the mounting brackets to the rack (8)
vPackaged in the small bag with ″Round Hole″on the label: 9screws to be
used on racks with round holes. (2)
vPackaged in the small bag with ″Square Hole″on the label: 9screws to be
used on racks with square holes. (3)
Note: Eight screws are needed for the installation. One additional screw is
provided.
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2. Determine the location in your rack for your library to be installed and, using a
pencil, mark the location on each vertical rail in your rack.
Note: A2U library requires 2EIA units (3.5 in.) of rack space. A4U library
requires 4EIA units (7 in.) of rack space.
1 Two EIA units for round hole and
square hole installation
3 Wide Gaps within the EIA unit
2 4 Narrow Gaps between EIA units
3. Using the screws for your rack type (round holes or square holes) and a#2
Phillips screwdriver and ensuring that the flange on each rail points toward the
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5
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7
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Figure 1-4. Rack Kit mounting hardware
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4
2
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Figure 1-5. Examples of EIA units for round hole and square hole installations
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other to form ashelf, secure one rail to each side of the rack in your chosen
rack location. Secure both the front and back of each rail to the rack. The
narrow end of each rail goes to the rear of the rack. The rails extend to fit a
variety of rack depths. Each rail requires 2U of rack space (1 in Figure 1-6).
4. Using the Torx wrench included in your shipment, remove the screws (1 )as
shown in Figure 1-7. Screw locations on the 4U library are similar.
5. Install the library rack anchors (2)as shown in Figure 1-8 on page 1-8 on
each side of your library using the longer counter-sunk screws included in the
rack kit.
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Figure 1-6. Rear view of arack showing the narrow part of the rail
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Figure 1-7. 2U library side screws to remove
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6. Install the library mounting brackets (1)as shown on the 2U library on each
side of the library using the screw that was removed from your library and an
additional short, counter-sunk screw included in the rack kit. (The 4U rack
anchors and mounting brackets are similar.)
7. With library rack anchors and mounting brackets installed, slide the library
onto the rails (as shown in Figure 1-9 and Figure 1-10 on page 1-9). When the
library stops, gently push the library to lock the anchors installed on each side
of the library to the rails and until the mounting brackets are flush with the
vertical rack rails.
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Figure 1-8. 2U library rack anchors and mounting brackets
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Figure 1-9. Sliding the 2U library into the rack
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8. Using a#2 Phillips screwdriver, secure the library to the rack (see Figure 1-11
for a2U library; see Figure 1-12 on page 1-10 for a4U library) by placing a
screw in the center hole of each mounting bracket and tightening them (1 ).
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Figure 1-10. Sliding the 4U library into the rack
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Figure 1-11. Securing the 2U library to the rack
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Connecting the Host Interface Cable
To connect the host interface cables to the library:
1. It is recommended that you shut down and turn OFF the associated server.
Turn OFF all attached devices. Remove the power cables from the server and
all attached accessories.
Important: Failure to remove the power cords from these devices before
connecting the host interface cable could result in damage to the
library.
2. For aSCSI library, attach one end of the host interface cable to one of the
connectors on the back panel of the library (see 1 in Figure 1-13 on page
1-11). For aFibre Channel library, attach one end of the host interface cable to
the connector on the back panel of the library (see 5 in Figure 1-14 on page
1-11). For aSerial Attached SCSI (SAS) connected library, attach the host end of
the SAS cable to the SAS or Mini-SAS (SFF-8088) HBA (see 2 in Figure 1-15
on page 1-11). Full high drives will have dual SAS or Mini-SAS connectors.
Half high drives will have one SAS connector. Unused SAS connectors do not
need to be terminated.
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Figure 1-12. Securing the 4U library to the rack
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