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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