HP StorageWorks SSL1016 User manual

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hp StorageWorks
SSL1016 tape autoloader
rack
installation
instructions
WARNING: Before you begin, make sure that the rack
is sufficiently stable. If provided, lower the rack leveler
feet and make sure any required stabilizers are installed.
If provided, extend the rack anti-tip device. Failure to
extend the anti-tip device could result in personal injury or
damage to the tape autoloader if the rack tips over.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the the tapes and the
tape drives, position the autoloader so that no cooling
vents are located directly in front of the unit; this helps
minimize the amount of foreign debris entering the tape
path.
CAUTION: Do not remove the top cover of the
autoloader during the installation process. Removing the
top cover could result in damage to the autoloader. It
also causes the autoloader chassis to bow and prevents
correct installation.
CAUTION: Make sure that the rack and all equipment
mounted in the rack have a reliable ground connection.
Verify that the total current of the rack components does
not exceed the current rating of the power distribution unit
or outlet receptacles.
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2 Installing Optional Rails
1AC power plug
2Fan
3Manual magazine eject
slot
4Ethernet connector
5Switches (factory use only)
6SCSI connectors
7Manual magazine eject
slot
Front View Rear View
1Left magazine
2Mail slot
3Status LEDs
4Right magazine
5Function keys
6LCD
7On/Off button
1 Measuring with the Template
Use the template that shipped with the library to mark the location of the clip nuts
and mounting hardware on the mounting rails of the rack.
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1. Install two clip nuts into each front rail of the rack in the hole locations
marked using the template.
2. Install two clip nuts into each back rail of the rack in the hole locations
marked using the template.
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4 53 6 7
If there are no devices installed below the autoloader, use the optional
installation rails to help support the autoloader during installation. Otherwise,
proceed to step 3.
1. Install four clip nuts at the front of the rack, two on each rail. Install the first
clip nuts two holes below the bottom autoloader clip nut. Install the second
clip nuts two holes below the first clip nuts.
2. Insert one optional mounting rail into the rack with the support ledge facing in.
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3. Hook the curved tabs around the rear rail of the rack 1.
4. Align the rail so that the holes are over the previously installed clip nuts 2.
5. Secure with two screws 3.
6. Attach the other optional mounting rail using steps 2 through 5.
3 Attaching the Support Brackets
Attach the two support brackets to the rear of the autoloader, tightening the
screws until snug.
CAUTION: Be sure the support brackets are aligned
straight with the sides of the autoloader for proper
installation into the U-channel brackets.
Warnings and Cautions
HP StorageWorks
SSL1016 tape autoloader Installation Instructions
Third Edition (April 2003)
Part Number: 273558-003
273558- 003

7 Securing the Autoloader
8 Connecting the Support Brackets
4 Attaching the Front
Rackmount Handles
9 Cabling the Autoloader
6 Inserting the Autoloader
10 Powering the Autoloader
Attach the two rackmount handles 1to the front of the autoloader, tightening the
studs 2until snug.
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CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or damage to the
equipment, always use these handles when sliding the
autoloader in or out of the rack. Do not use the
magazines as handles to pull or push the autoloader into
a rack. The magazines are plastic and are not designed
to be used as handles.
Position the autoloader in the rack so that each support bracket rests on a U-
channel bracket. Each support bracket slides along the lip of the U-channel
bracket.
1. Slide the autoloader in place 1so that:
a. The mounting studs on the front ears of the autoloader slide into the holes
between the clip nuts.
b. The front ears of the autoloader align with the front clip nuts.
c. The rear support brackets engage the locking tab on the U-channel
brackets.
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2. Loosely install a screw in each front clip nut to attach the ears 2.
3. Verify that the autoloader is level. Adjust as needed.
4. Tighten the four screws that attach the ears to the front clip nuts.
5. Tighten the four screws that connect the U-channel brackets to the rear
clip nuts.
Install and tighten the four screws that connect the support brackets to the
U-channel brackets.
If additional products are going to be installed, remove the optional
installation rails:
1. Remove the two screws securing each rail to the front of the rack.
2. Pull the rail forward and down, then push back to release the rear tabs.
3. Remove the rail from the rack.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or damage to the
equipment, be sure that the optional installation rails or
other properly installed rack products are in place below
the autoloader at all times.
NOTE: Be sure to save the optional installation rails in a safe place for use if
the autoloader needs to be moved.
The SCSI connection lets the host computer communicate with the autoloader.
NOTE: You must have already installed a SCSI host adapter card in the host
computer.
Before your start, make sure that your cable is long enough to reach from the
autoloader to the host computer.
CAUTION: When installing cables, be careful not to
damage the SCSI pins on the connectors. Damaged pins
will cause the connection to fail.
To make the SCSI connection:
1. If the host computer is connected to a network, check wtih the system
administrator before turning off power.
2. Properly power off all peripheral devices connected to the host computer.
3. Power off the host computer.
4. Install the supplied 68-pin 6 foot (1.83 meter) SCSI cable to the double-
stacked SCSI connector that is on the back of the DCA and tighten the
screws. You can install the SCSI cable in either port.
NOTE: Use an appropriate cable that matches your host connector.
NOTE: The connector on the end of the cable is offset. Make sure that you
install it with the correct orientation so that you can fit a terminator
or another cable in the other port.
5. If the autoloader will be the last device on the SCSI bus, install the
supplied SCSI terminator to the remaining port that is on the DCA and then
tighten the screws.
6. Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI host adapter card using
the appropriate cable.
7. Power on any peripheral devices you powered off in step 2.
NOTE: Do not power on the host computer at this time. You must first
configure the autoloader.
If you are not daisy-chaining with an additional autoloader, you must install a
terminator on the remaining SCSI connector.
Carefully inspect your power cord and make sure that it is the correct one for
your country or region. If the power cord is not correct, contact your customer
service representative. To connect the power cord:
1. Make sure that the power switch on the back of the autoloader is off (the 0 is
pressed).
2. Connect the female end of the power cord to the power connector on the back
of the autoloader.
3. Plug the male end of the power cord into the power source.
NOTE: Do not power on the host before powering on the autoloader.
4. Push the power switch that is on the back of the autoloader to the on position
(the 1 is pressed).
5 Attaching the U-channel Brackets
Attach one U-channel bracket to each rear rail of the rack, loosely installing the
screws through the clipnuts. (Attach the side of the bracket with only two holes.)
Do not tighten the screws yet.