Quantum ATL StackLink User manual

ATL StackLink™
Installation Instructions
6421009-07 A01

6207947-06cP 63
Quantum ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions, 6421009-07 A01, September 2003, Made in USA.
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Contents
Preface xiii
Chapter 1 Installing the StackLink 1
Preparing for the StackLink Installation......................................................... 1
StackLink Kit Contents .............................................................................. 2
Required Tools ............................................................................................ 3
Preparing the Rack ..................................................................................... 4
Installing the Top Mounting Tray Assembly................................................. 7
Installing the Bottom Mounting Tray Assembly........................................... 9
Installing the Carriage/Counterweight Assembly ..................................... 11
Installing the Motor Assembly....................................................................... 15
Attaching the Shuttle Assembly to the Mounting Tray Assemblies ........ 17
Chapter 2 Installing the Rack Mount Shelves 19
Determining the Position of the Shelves in the Rack.................................. 20
Installing the Shelves....................................................................................... 22
Installing the ATL M1500 Rack Mount Shelves ................................... 22
Installing the ATL M2500 Rack Mount Shelves ................................... 30

Contents
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Chapter 3 Installing the Libraries 47
Installing the Libraries in the Rack ................................................................48
Installing Tape Drives in the Libraries..........................................................50
Installing Tape Drives in an ATL M1500...............................................51
Installing Tape Drives in an ATL M2500...............................................52
Installing the Safety Blanking Panels ............................................................54
Preparing and Inserting Tape Cartridges .....................................................55
Labeling Tape Cartridges.........................................................................56
Setting the Write-Protect Switch.............................................................57
Placing Cartridges in the Library............................................................59
Chapter 4 Cabling the Multiple Library Stack 65
Interlibrary (Control Bus) Cabling.................................................................66
StackLink Motor Connection..........................................................................68
SCSI Bus Cabling..............................................................................................70
SCSI Cabling Guidelines ..........................................................................72
Terminator Power .....................................................................................72
Power Cabling...................................................................................................72
Connecting an ATL M1500 Library to AC Power ................................73
Connecting an ATL M2500 Library to AC Power ................................75
Chapter 5 Completing the Installation 79
Powering Up the Library ................................................................................79
Disabling Unused Drive Bays.........................................................................82
Configuring the Library ..................................................................................84
SCSI Import/Export Elements ................................................................85
Tape Drive SCSI IDs .................................................................................85
Library SCSI Settings................................................................................85
Testing the Library Robotics...........................................................................86
Appendix A Library Size 89
Library Size .......................................................................................................89
Library Size Calculation Examples................................................................90
Library Size in Mixed Stacks...........................................................................92

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Appendix B SCSI Element Addressing 95
Overview........................................................................................................... 95
Option Settings and Their Effect on SCSI Element Addressing ............... 98
Auto-Clean Option ................................................................................... 98
Import/Export Option............................................................................. 98
SCSI Element Addressing in Multiple Library Stacks.............................. 103

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ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions vii
Figures
Figure 1 Inserting Caged Nuts into the Rack Rails................................. 5
Figure 2 Caged Nut Locations ................................................................... 6
Figure 3 Adjusting the Depth of the Top Mounting Tray Assembly ... 7
Figure 4 Securing the Top Mounting Tray Assembly to the Rack........ 8
Figure 5 Adjusting the Depth of the Bottom Mounting Tray
Assembly ....................................................................................... 9
Figure 6 Securing the Bottom Mounting Tray Assembly to
the Rack........................................................................................ 10
Figure 7 Installing the Carriage/Counterweight Assembly ............... 12
Figure 8 Connecting the Umbilical Cable to the Bottom of the
Carriage........................................................................................ 14
Figure 9 Inserting the Motor Assembly into the Vertical
Shuttle Assembly........................................................................ 15
Figure 10 Securing the Motor Assembly to the Vertical
Shuttle Assembly........................................................................ 16
Figure 11 Routing the Belt .......................................................................... 16
Figure 12 Connecting the Ribbon Cable ................................................... 17
Figure 13 Installing the Shuttle Assembly................................................ 18
Figure 14 Example of Full and Half U Mounting Positions .................. 21

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Figure 15 Identifying the Shelf Extender Slots.........................................25
Figure 16 Attaching the Shelves to the Extenders ...................................26
Figure 17 Installing the Inserts in the Shelves..........................................27
Figure 18 Installing the Shelf in the Rack .................................................28
Figure 19 Securing the Shelf Clamp to the Rail .......................................29
Figure 20 Identifying the Shelf Extender Slots.........................................32
Figure 21 Attaching the Shelves to the Extenders ...................................33
Figure 22 Installing Inserts at the Front of the Shelves...........................34
Figure 23 Installing Inserts at the Rear of the Shelves ............................35
Figure 24 Installing the Shelves..................................................................35
Figure 25 Installing the Front Shelf Clamps.............................................36
Figure 26 Installing the Rear Shelf Clamps ..............................................37
Figure 27 Installing the Clamp Strips........................................................39
Figure 28 Installing Inserts at the Front of the Shelves...........................41
Figure 29 Installing Inserts at the Rear of the Shelves ............................41
Figure 30 Installing the Shelves..................................................................42
Figure 31 Installing the Front Shelf Clamps.............................................43
Figure 32 Installing the Rear Shelf Clamps ..............................................44
Figure 33 Installing the Clamp Strips........................................................45
Figure 34 Rack Mount Clamp Screw Access Holes, ATL M1500..........49
Figure 35 Rack Mount Clamp Screw Access Holes, ATL M2500..........49
Figure 36 Installing a Tape Drive in an ATL M1500 Library.................51
Figure 37 Drive Bay Numbering, ATL M2500.........................................52
Figure 38 Installing a Tape Drive in an ATL M2500 Library.................53
Figure 39 Labeling Tape Cartridges ..........................................................57
Figure 40 Setting the Write-Protect Switch (DLT and
SDLT Cartridges) ........................................................................58
Figure 41 Setting the Write-Protect Switch (LTO Cartridges) ...............58
Figure 42 Magazine Release Button...........................................................59
Figure 43 Inserting DLT Cartridges into a Magazine .............................60

Figures
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Figure 44 Removing the Level 2 Left Magazine...................................... 61
Figure 45 Release Latch............................................................................... 62
Figure 46 Removing the Level 1 Left Magazine...................................... 62
Figure 47 Library Control and StackLink Power Cabling ..................... 67
Figure 48 StackLink Motor Connection.................................................... 69
Figure 49 Typical SCSI Bus Connections.................................................. 71
Figure 50 Power Inlet .................................................................................. 73
Figure 51 Power Inlet .................................................................................. 76
Figure 52 Power Switch, ATL M1500........................................................ 80
Figure 53 Power Switches, ATL M2500.................................................... 80
Figure 54 Welcome Screen, ATL M2500................................................... 81
Figure 55 Main Screen, ATL M2500 .......................................................... 81
Figure 56 Using the GUI Buttons............................................................... 82
Figure 57 Menu Screen................................................................................ 83
Figure 58 Configuration Screen ................................................................. 83
Figure 59 Menu Screen................................................................................ 86
Figure 60 Demo Programs Screen ............................................................. 87
Figure 61 Main Screen................................................................................. 89
Figure 62 Library Size Calculation Examples.......................................... 91
Figure 63 Library Size Calculation, ATL M1500 Stack vs.
Mixed Stack ................................................................................. 93

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Tables
Table 1 Contents, StackLink Kit ............................................................... 2
Table 2 Contents, ATL M1500 Universal Rack Mount Kit................. 23
Table 3 Shelf Assembly Matrix............................................................... 25
Table 4 Contents, ATL M2500 Universal Rack Mount Kit................. 30
Table 5 Shelf Assembly Matrix............................................................... 32
Table 6 Bar Code Label Requirements .................................................. 56
Table 7 ATL M1500 AC Distribution Requirements........................... 74
Table 8 ATL M2500 AC Distribution Unit Requirements.................. 76
Table 9 SCSI Element Addressing, Stand-alone ATL M1500 ............ 96
Table 10 SCSI Element Addressing, Stand-alone ATL M2500 ............ 96
Table 11 ATL M1500, Import/Export Option Set to 1-Slot.................. 99
Table 15 Element Addressing, Multiple Library Stack....................... 103
Table 16 Element Addressing, Multiple Library Stack....................... 105

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ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions xiii
Preface
This document explains how to install the StackLink™ mechanism. The
StackLink provides the physical connection between library modules in a
multiple library stack, allowing each of the tape drives in the stack to
have access to all of the data cartridges.
Four heights of StackLink can be purchased for use with the
ATL M-Series libraries: 10U, 22U, 30U, and 42U.
Audience This document is written for installers of the StackLink mechanism.
Purpose This document explains how to install a multiple library stack, including:
• Installing the StackLink mechanism
• Installing the rack mount shelves
• Installing the library modules in the rack
• Installing tape drives in the library modules
• Installing safety blanking panels
• Preparing and inserting tape cartridges
• Cabling the multiple library stack

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Document
Organization This document is organized as follows:
•Chapter 1, Installing the StackLink, explains how to install the
StackLink mechanism in the rack.
•Chapter 2, Installing the Rack Mount Shelves, explains how to install
the rack mount shelves.
•Chapter 3, Installing the Libraries, explains how to install the libraries
in the rack, install tape drives in the libraries, install the safety
blanking panels, and prepare and insert tape cartridges.
•Chapter 4, Cabling the Multiple Library Stack, explains how to
connect the interlibrary (control bus), StackLink, SCSI bus, and power
cabling.
•Chapter 5, Completing the Installation, explains how to power up the
multiple library stack, disable unused drive bays, configure the
library, and test the library robotics.
•Appendix A, Library Size, explains how the library firmware
calculates and reports library size.
•Appendix B, SCSI Element Addressing, explains how the library
firmware assigns SCSI element addresses.
Notational
Conventions This manual uses the following conventions:
Note: Notes emphasize important information related to the main
topic.
Caution: Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are
included to prevent damage to equipment.
Warning: Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and
are included to prevent injury.

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Related
Documents Documents related to the ATL M-Series libraries are shown below.
ATL M-Series Documentation 0
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6421001 ATL M1500 Field
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including:
• Understanding error codes
• Using built-in diagnostic checks
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• Replacing field replaceable
units (FRUs)
6421002 ATL M1500
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from its shipping container.
6421005 ATL M1500 Rack
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Conversion
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ATL M1500 library to a desktop
unit.
6421007 ATL M1500 Desktop to
Rack Mount
Conversion
Instructions
This document explains how to
convert a desktop ATL M1500
library to a rack mount unit.
6421008 ATL M-Series Tape
Drive Installation
Instructions
This document explains how to
install a tape drive in an ATL
M-Series library.
6421010 ATL M-Series Software
Interface Guide
This document describes the
procedures and issues involved in
the development of hierarchical
mass storage software applications
and utilities to communicate with
the ATL M-Series libraries.

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6421014 ATL M-Series Tape
Drive Removal and
Replacement
Instructions
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remove and replace a tape drive in
an ATL M-Series library.
6421015 ATL M1500 Chassis
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Replacement
Instructions
This document explains how to
remove, package for shipment,
and replace an ATL M1500 library
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6421017 ATL M1500 Chassis
Unpacking
Instructions
This document explains how to
unpack the ATL M1500 library
chassis FRU.
6421026 ATL M1500 Spacer
Installation
Instructions
This document explains how to
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installing an M1500 library. These
spacers are necessary if you are
installing a new M1500 library in a
rack with older M1500 libraries
and a StackLink mechanism.
6421034 ATL M1500 Front
Bezel/GUI Assembly
Replacement
Instructions
This document describes the
procedure for replacing the front
bezel/graphical user interface
(GUI) assembly in an ATL M1500
library.
6423000 ATL M2500
Unpacking
Instructions
This document explains how to
remove the ATL M2500 library
from its shipping container.
6423001 ATL M-Series
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6423002 ATL M-Series User’s
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This document explains how to
operate an ATL M-Series library.
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6423003 ATL M2500 Field
Service Manual
This document explains how to
service the ATL M2500 library,
including:
• Understanding error codes
• Using built-in diagnostic checks
to troubleshoot library problems
• Replacing field replaceable
units (FRUs)
6423006 ATL M-Series Library
Redundant Power
Supply Replacement
Instructions
This document explains how to
remove and replace a redundant
power supply in an ATL M-Series
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6423007 ATL M-Series Library
Universal Power
Supply Replacement
Instructions
This document explains how to
remove and replace a universal
power supply in an ATL M-Series
library.
6423008 ATL M-Series Library
System Board PWA
Replacement
Instructions
This document explains how to
remove and replace the system
board PWA in an ATL M-Series
library.
6423009 ATL M-Series Library
SCSI Servo Board and
SCSI Adapter
Replacement
Instructions
This document explains how to
remove and replace the SCSI servo
board and SCSI adapter in an
ATL M-Series library.
6423010 ATL M-Series Library
Robotic Hand Removal
and Replacement
Instructions
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remove and replace the robotic
hand in an ATL M-Series library.
6423012 ATL M2500 Library
GUI Assembly
Replacement
Instructions
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remove and replace the GUI
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Refer to the appropriate product manuals for information about your
tape drive and cartridges.
SCSI-2 Specification 0
The SCSI-2 communications specification is the proposed American
National Standard for information systems, dated March 9, 1990. Copies
may be obtained from:
Global Engineering Documents
15 Inverness Way, East
Englewood, CO 80112
[phone] or [phone]
6423034 Quantum ATL
M-Series Power Supply
Upgrade Instructions
This document explains how to
upgrade the power supply in an
ATL M-Series library.
6423036 ATL M2500 Rack
Mount to Deskside
Conversion
Instructions
This document explains how to
convert a rack mounted ATL
M2500 to a deskside library.
6423039 Quantum ATL
StackLink FRU
Removal and
Replacement
Instructions
This document explains how to
remove and replace the StackLink
motor assembly, carriage,
counterweight, and umbilical
chain.
6423062 Quantum ATL
M-Series Drive Brick
Replacement
Instructions
This document explains how to
remove and replace an SDLT 320,
SDLT 600, or HP LTO Gen 2 tape
drive (without a canister) in an
ATL M-Series library.
6423063 Quantum ATL M2500
Bezel/Doors/Winged
Window Replacement
Instructions
This document explains how to
replace the bezel, doors, and
window in an ATL M2500 library.
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