Qualstar RLS-8350 Owner's manual

RLS-8350
Tape Library
Product Specification
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .....................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Scope.............................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Supplemental Documentation ..................................................................................... 1-1
2. Product Description .........................................................................................................2-1
2.1 General Description...................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Standard Features Found in the RLS-8350 Library.................................................. 2-1
2.3 Optional Features Available ........................................................................................ 2-2
2.4 RLS-8350 Library Features and Options.................................................................... 2-3
2.5 Major Features.............................................................................................................. 2-4
2.5.1 Cabinet ................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.5.2 Front Panel Components ...................................................................................... 2-4
2.5.3 Rear Panel Components........................................................................................ 2-6
2.5.4 Medium Changer Components............................................................................. 2-9
2.6 RLS Operation ............................................................................................................ 2-11
2.6.1 Medium Changer Control System...................................................................... 2-11
2.6.2 Inventory Database ............................................................................................. 2-11
2.6.3 Library and Multi-Sequential (Multiple Stacker) Operation........................... 2-12
2.6.4 Manual Operation ............................................................................................... 2-12
2.6.5 Library Partitions................................................................................................ 2-13
2.6.6 Encryption Key Management............................................................................. 2-13
3. Physical Specifications.....................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Dimensions.................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Color .............................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.3 Weights.......................................................................................................................... 3-2
4. Electrical Specifications...................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Standard AC Power Requirements and Consumption............................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Power Source Disturbances .................................................................................. 4-2
4.1.2 Power Entry ........................................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.3 Power Cord............................................................................................................. 4-2
5. Agency Compliance..........................................................................................................5-1
5.1 EEC Directive Compliance (European Economic Community) ................................. 5-1
5.2 Emissions/Immunity Standards Compliance ............................................................. 5-1
5.3 Safety Standards Compliance...................................................................................... 5-1
5.4 European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) ......... 5-1
5.4.1 End of Life Instructions ........................................................................................ 5-2
5.5 Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) .............................................................. 5-2
6. Performance Specifications..............................................................................................6-1
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6.1 Data Cartridge Handling Times.................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 Scan All Barcodes ......................................................................................................... 6-1
7. Environmental Specifications..........................................................................................7-1
7.1 Temperature, Humidity and Altitude ......................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Acoustical Noise............................................................................................................ 7-1
8. Maintainability ................................................................................................................8-1
8.1 Mean Time to Repair.................................................................................................... 8-1
8.2 Preventive Maintenance .............................................................................................. 8-1
8.3 Automated Tape Drive Cleaning ................................................................................. 8-1
8.4 Adjustments .................................................................................................................. 8-1
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1. Introduction
1.1 Scope
This product specification describes the Qualstar RLS-8350 tape library, subsequently
referred to in this specification as the RLS or library. It also provides detailed
specifications of the product and is intended for use by individuals evaluating,
purchasing and/or integrating the RLS library products.
1.2 Supplemental Documentation
For information about the data interface, or other information outside the scope of
this manual, please refer to the appropriate documents listed below. The following
Qualstar and ANSI documents supplement this specification:
Subject Document
Qualstar
Document
Number
Installation & Operation RLS-8350/85XXX Series
Installation and Operation Manual
511000
Service RLS-8350/85XXX Series
Technical Service Manual
511010
Approved Data Cartridges Product Information Note PIN-038
Barcode Label Specifications Product Information Note PIN-040
SCSI Command Information RLS SCSI-2 Interface Manual 501551
SCSI-1 ANSI X3.131-1986 N/A
SCSI-2 ANSI X3.131-1994 N/A
SCSI Parallel Interface-2 Specification (SPI-2) ANSI X3.302-1998 N/A
SCSI Architecture Model-2 (SAM-2) ANSI INCITS 366-2003 N/A
SCSI-3 Primary Commands (SPC) ANSI X3.301-1997 N/A
SCSI-3 Primary Commands - 2 (SPC-2) ANSI INCITS 351-2001 N/A
SCSI-3 Primary Commands - 3 (SPC-3) ANSI INCITS 408-2005 N/A
SCSI-3 Media Changer Commands (SMC) ANSI INCITS 314-1998 [R2003] N/A
Automation/Drive Interface - Transport Protocol (ADI) ANSI INCITS 406-2005 N/A
Automation/Drive Interface - Commands (ADI) ANSI INCITS 403-2005 N/A
Serial Attached SCSI - 1.1 (SAS-1.1) ANSI INCITS 417-2006 N/A
Table 1-1 Applicable Documents
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2. Product Description
2.1 General Description
The RLS-8350 is a high density, automated rack mounted tape library. The library is
6 rack-units tall (6U = 10.50 inches). The RLS-8350 tape library utilizes LTO tape
technology.
The library supports up to 50 cartridges and four tape drives. The entire system
(drives and library) is under host control via the host interface. Fibre channel and
SAS tape drive interfaces are supported, and the library uses the ADI facility of the
tape drives for its interface.
The RLS-8350 library can be easily expanded by adding one to three RLS-8560 or
RLS-85120 libraries, housing up to 410 tape cartridges and up to 19 tape drives in
just 36U of rack space.
The library contains a robotics system for handling data cartridges, uptofour
LTO-6,LTO-7 or LTO-8 SAS orfibre channel tape drives and storage slots for data
cartridges. The unit operates on internationally available ACpower with active
power factor correction.
The RLS is designed for maximum reliability. Only the highest quality components
are used in a design that is inherently robust and simple. Brushless motors are used
exclusively for smooth and reliable operations. All digital, closed-loop servo systems
use magnetic and optical position sensors to assure fast, smooth, trouble-free
cartridge handling. The servos automatically calibrate themselves, eliminating all
electrical adjustments. Preventive maintenance consists of replacing the air filter and
cleaning the gripper pads, when prompted by the control panel.
2.2 Standard Features Found in the RLS-8350 Library
•Library interface to the application is established via ADI, (Automation/Drive Interface)
through the tape drive's interface
•Barcode scanning of data cartridge labels
•Q-Link web-based library manager can remotely control the RLS and automatically
email alarm messages to a contact list
•Supports Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
•Supports library managed encryption, which allows tape drives to encrypt the data
written on tape cartridges
•Rack mount kit
•Simultaneous random and multi-sequential operating modes with two or more tape
drives
•Library resources may be partitioned
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•Multiple initiators may simultaneously connect to a single partition
•The front panel has a window for visibility into the interior
•Interior illumination
•Color touch screen control panel
•Easy-to-use menu system for configuration, operation and maintenance
•Tape drives are in quick-change hot swappable carriers
•Programmable, automated tape drive cleaning
•Operating firmware may be updated via Q-Link Ethernet interface
•Maintenance-friendly by design: no adjustments, hot-swap drives, hot-swap power
supply modules. All service can be performed without removing from the rack.
•Filtered, forced-air cooling of library and tape drives provided by front replaceable air
filters
•Universal input power rating (100- to 240-VAC, 50/60 Hz)
•Power Factor Corrected (PFC) power system is efficient and fully CE compliant
2.3 Optional Features Available
•N+1, hot-swappable power supply modules (automatic e-mail alarm message sent via Q-
Link when any power supply or fan fails)
•FastPass™ elevator expansion option, which allows one to four RLS-8560 or RLS-85120
libraries to be connected to form a single library.
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2.4 RLS-8350 Library Features and Options
FEATURE RLS-8350
Tape Technology LTO
Maximum Number of Drives 4
Number of Slots 50
I/O Ports 1
Cartridges per I/O Port 4
Barcode Reader Standard
Q-Link Remote Library Manager Standard
Hot-swap Tape Drive Carriers Standard
N+1, Hot-Swappable Power Supply
Modules Optional
Table 2-1 RLS-8350 Features and Options
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2.5 Major Features
2.5.1 Cabinet
The cabinet provides easy access for upgrades and field service while the library is
installed in a standard 19” equipment rack. Tape drives and power supply modules
(PSMs) plug into the rear of the library, providing all power and data connections.
2.5.2 Front Panel Components
The library’s functions can be controlled through the control panel. The I/O port is
released by the robot and slides out from the front panel, and is electronically locked.
Bulk loading can be accomplished by removing the right or left storage matrix. Figure
2-1 shows the various features of the front panel. The library may be configured to
continue operation while the I/O port is extended
.
Figure 2-1 RLS-8350 Front Panel Details
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