Quantum PX506 User manual

Document 81-81338-01 D01, June 2005 1
Quantum PX506 and
PX510 Unpacking and
Installation Instructions
Introduction 3
Selecting an Installation Location 4
Rack Space Requirements.........................................................................................5
Environmental Conditions.......................................................................................6
Preparing for the Installation 7
Providing Necessary Tools and Equipment..........................................................7
Taking ESD Precautions ...........................................................................................7
Unpacking the Library 8
Removing the Remaining Packing Materials 11
Installing the Library 15
Locating the Mounting Position............................................................................15
Installing the Library...............................................................................................19
Loading the Tape Cartridges .................................................................................32
Initial Configuration................................................................................................32
Installing Additional Libraries 35
Removing the FlexLink Covers .............................................................................36
Installing the Alignment Hardware......................................................................38
Installing the Libraries ............................................................................................39
Configuring the Libraries in a Multiple Stack.....................................................39

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Introduction 3
Introduction 0
This document explains how to unpack the Quantum PX506 and PX510
libraries and install them in a standard 19 in. rack. Once the library is
unpacked and installed, set up the library using the instructions in the
Quantum PX500 Series User’s Guide PN 81-81290.
The Quantum PX506 and PX510 are automated storage and retrieval libraries
consisting of:
• up to six tape drives and up to 88 SDLT cartridges or 100 LTO tape
cartridges for the PX506 (see figure 1).
• up to ten tape drives and up to 171 SDLT or 201 LTO tape cartridges for
the PX510 (see figure 2).
Figure 1 Quantum PX506
Library
Caution: Do NOT unpack the Quantum PX506 or PX510 unless you are
a qualified Quantum field service engineer.

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Figure 2 Quantum PX510
Library
Selecting an Installation Location 0
When choosing an installation site for the PX506 and PX510, consider the
following requirements:
•Rack Space Requirements
•Environmental Conditions

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Rack Space
Requirements 0Figure 3 shows the minimum rack space required by both the PX506 and PX510.
• Depth - 31 in (76.2 cm)
• Width - 19 in (48.3 cm)
•Height:
• PX506 - 17.25 in (44 cm) - 10U per library
• PX510 - 31.5 in (80 cm) - 18U per library
•Weight:
• PX506 - 202 lbs. (92 kg) with 6 drives, 4 magazines, and 0 cartridges
installed
• PX510 - 334 lbs. (152 kg) with 10 drives, 10 magazines, and 0
cartridges installed
• Clearance behind library, inside rack - 6 in (15 cm) for serviceability
• Door swing - 3 ft (.91 m)

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Figure 3 Rack Space
Requirements
Environmental
Conditions 0The installation site must have the following environmental conditions:
• Humidity: 20%-80% non-condensing
• Temperature: 15°C-35°C (59°F-95°F)
• Altitude: -984 to 10,000 feet (-300 to 3048 meters)
• PX506 power requirements:
• Voltage - 88-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz
• Watts - 325
• PX510 power requirements:
• Voltage - 88-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz
• Watts - 500
PX510 shown
31into36in(78.8to91cm
19in(48.3cm)

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• Service clearance - 15 in (38 cm) in the front of the library and 12 in (30
cm) in the back of the library
These environmental conditions apply when the PX506 and PX510 libraries
are in operation.
Preparing for the Installation 0
Before you begin the installation procedure in this section, make the
following preparations as described in this section:
•Providing Necessary Tools and Equipment
•Taking ESD Precautions
Providing Necessary
Tools and Equipment 0Provide the following tools for unpacking and installing the PX506 and PX510 libraries:
• #2 PHILLIPS® screwdriver
• Metal pick included in accessory kit
• Wood dowel included in accessory kit
• #1 flat blade screwdriver
• Allen wrench (2.5mm and 3mm) included in accessory kit
• Antistatic wrist strap
Taking ESD
Precautions 0Some components within the PX506 and PX510 libraries contain static- sensitive parts. To avoid damaging these parts while performing installation
procedures, always observe the following precautions:
• Keep the library turned off during all installation procedures.
• Use an antistatic wrist strap (included in the accessory kit).
• Keep static-sensitive parts in their original shipping containers until
ready for installation. Look for the ESD sticker to identify static sensitive
parts.
Note: For additional PX500 Series specifications (including
environmental requirements during shipping and storage), see the
Quantum PX500 Series User’s Guide (PN 81-81290).

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• Do not place static-sensitive parts on a metal surface. Place them inside
their protective shipping bag or on an antistatic mat.
• Avoid touching connectors and other components.
Unpacking the Library 0
This section explains how to unpack both the PX506 and PX510 library
components and move them to their final installation location. By following
these instructions, you help ensure that the system will continue to be
safeguarded after it arrives at the installation site.
Unpack and remove the following components from the packing materials
(see figure 4 for PX506 and figure 5 for PX510):
1Remove the accessories kit and set it aside.
2With the help of a second person, lift the library chassis up and out of the
shipping carton.
3Place the library on a table approximately waist high.
Note: Dry climates and cold-weather heating environments have lower
relative humidity and are more likely to produce static electricity.
Note: Inspect the outer library packaging for damage. If there is any
damage evident on the library packaging, to not continue with the
installation and contact Quantum customer support.
Note: Unpack the library as close to the installation location as possible.
Warning: At least two people are required to move the library
chassis.
Caution: Lift the library chassis at the sides. Avoid putting the
weight of the library chassis on the front bezel.

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Figure 4 Unpacking the
Libraries (PX506)
Metal bands
Front bezel
Accessories kit
Lift point
Cover
Pallet
Metal bands

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Figure 5 Unpacking the
Libraries (PX510)
Metal bands
Front bezel
Accessories kit
Lift point
Sleeve
Pallet
Metal bands
Lid

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Removing the Remaining Packing Materials 0
Now that you have removed the library chassis from its shipping carton,
remove the remaining packing materials from the library chassis:
1Put on an antistatic wrist strap and clip it to the antistatic stud on the back
of the library (near the power supply).
2Remove the antistatic sheet:
aCut the tape strips securing the sheet.
bFold the sheet down.
cWith the help of a second person, lift the library up off of the
antistatic sheet.
dPlace the library on the table or desk next to the antistatic sheet.
3Insert the metal pick included with the accessory kit into the release holes
and move the magazine door release to the left for all magazine doors
(see figure 6).
The magazine access doors open.
Caution: Take standard ESD precautions when performing this
procedure.

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Figure 6 Opening the
Right and Left Magazine
Access Doors
4Insert the wooden dowel that is included in the library accessory kit into
the magazine release hole and trip the magazine release to remove the
each magazine from the library (see figure 7). Remove all magazines from
a PX506 library and the bottom four magazines (two on each side) from a
PX510 library.
Note: Keep the tool as straight as possible when inserting the
wooden dowel into the magazine release hole. You must
continue to hold the tool against the magazine release until the
magazine is entirely out of the library.
Note: Only the bottom most magazines have a magazine release. All
other magazines can be pulled directly from the library
without a release mechanism.
Right magazine doors
Door releases
Left magazine doors

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Figure 7 Removing the
Magazines
Magazine release
(engaged)
Magazine release
Magazine release hole
Right magazine
PX506 shown

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5To remove the robotics restraints (see figure 8):
aDisconnect the two velcro straps securing the robotics restraints to
the library chassis.
bPull the straps away from the chassis anchors and remove the straps
from the library.
cLift the left robotics restraint slightly up and remove it from the
library.
dSlide the right robotics restraint to the right until you are clear of the
robotics motor and remove the restraint from the library.
Figure 8 Removing the
Robotics Restraints
Caution: Avoid touching the printed circuit board and ribbon cable
connectors on the robotic hand.
Note: Save the robotics restraints for later shipping or relocation of
the library.
PX506 shown
Velcro straps
Robotics
restraints PX506 shown
Right door
Left door
Right door

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eClose the front doors.
6Remove the tape drive cover plates by loosening the captive screws
securing the plate to the library chassis with a flat blade screwdriver (see
figure 9).
Figure 9 Removing the
Tape Drive Cover Plates
Installing the Library 0
Installing a PX506 and PX510 library in a rack consists of the following steps:
•Locating the Mounting Position
•Installing the Library
•Loading the Tape Cartridges
•Initial Configuration
Locating the Mounting
Position 0Both the PX506 and PX510 libraries are designed to fit in a standard 19 inch wide rack.
Note: If this is an upgrade to an existing library system or multiple
libraries are going to be installed in this rack, see Installing
Additional Libraries on page 35 for information on preparing the
library chassis prior to installation.
Cover plate
Tape
drive 2
Tape
drive 4
Tape
drive 6
Tape
drive 1
Tape
drive 3
Tape
drive 5

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It is important to the library installation to locate the hole pattern in the rack
rails (see figure 11). The library must be installed at the beginning of the hole
pattern. Refer to table 1 for information on common rack hole types.
Table 1 Rack Hole Types Figure Description
Square rack holes are the most common type of rack
holes. They can accept either cage nuts which mount
from the back of the rail or clip nuts which clip on from
the side of the rack rail.
Through holes require clip nuts to accept mounting
hardware.
Threaded holes require neither cage or clip nuts to
accept mounting hardware.
Note: The rails within the rack have a hole pattern that repeats
throughout the rail. X marks the screw positions. Install nut clips
(included in the accessory kit) on the rails if necessary.
Cage nut
Clip nut
Clip nut

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Figure 10 PX506 Rail Hole
Patterns and Mounting
Positions
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Figure 11 PX510 Rail Hole
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Installing the Library 0Installing the PX506 and PX510 libraries consists of the following steps:
•Installing the Rack Mount Shelves
•Installing the Library Chassis
•Cabling the Library
Table 2 Library Mounting
Hardware
Warning: If the rack is empty at the time of installation, do NOT install
the PX506 or PX510 library too high in the rack. The weight of
the libraries may cause the rack to become “top heavy” and
unstable if installed in the top of an empty rack. If multiple
libraries are to be installed in the rack, begin the library
installations from the bottom of the rack.
Qty Figure Description
16 Allen head screws (M5 x 10) for shelf
assembly
8 T- nuts (M5)
4 Rail adapters (both metric and standard holes
are included, 8 total adapters)
2 Right and left support shelves (left shown)
4
sets
Front and back rail mounting hardware
(M5 x 12 allen screws and mounting plates)

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Installing the Rack Mount Shelves 0
1Assemble the rack mount shelves by (see figure 13):
aLoosely attach the adjustable shelves (right and left) with 4 M5 x 10
Allen screws and T-nuts.
bAttach the appropriate rail adapter to the front and back of the rack
mount shelves (right and left) with 4 M5 x 10 Allen screws (each rail
adapter is marked with the specific hole type supported, either metric
or standard). The rail adapters have arrows indicating the proper
orientation (see figure 12).
2
sets
Back bracket hardware (M5 x 8 allen screws
and mounting plate)
2
sets
Back clamp hardware (M5 x 10 and back
clamp)
Note: The rack mount shelf orientation differs between the right and left
shelves to allow the FlexLink system to operate.
Note: T-Nuts must be oriented so they fit in the grooves of the
shelves.
Qty Figure Description