Quantum Scalar i500 User manual

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Quantum Scalar i500:
Rackmount Kit Installation
All Scalar®i500 libraries taller than 14U must be installed in a rack. The rack
secures the bottom module, and all other modules are then secured to the
bottom module.
The Rackmount kit secures your library within a rack. These instructions explain
how to install your library into a rack, and how to install additional modules into
an existing rack.
Installing the modules into the rack requires at least two people.
WARNING: All libraries taller than 14U must be installed in a rack having a
main protective earthing (grounding) terminal, and power must
be supplied via an industrial plug and socket-outlet and/or an
appliance coupler complying with IEC 60309 (or an equivalent
national standard) and having a protective earth (ground)
conductor with a cross sectional area of at least 1.50 mm2(14
AWG).
To ensure proper airflow and access space, allow 60 cm
(24 inches) in the front and back of the library.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should a rack be moved while loaded
with one or more modules.

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WARNING: Without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies, a control
module weighs approximately 60 lbs (27.20 kg). An expansion
module, without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies,
exceeds 65 lbs (29.50 kg).
To avoid serious injury, at least two people are required to safely
lift the modules.
Note: The Rackmount kit cannot be used with every type of rack. Racks with
threaded rails or unique hole spacing, for example, may not support
the Rackmount kit. In addition, the rack must have rail spacing (front to
rear) of between 23.80 in. (605 mm) and 30.30 in. (770 mm).
To install the rackmount, refer to the following sections:
•Preparing for Installation on page 2
•Installing the Rackmount Shelves on page 6
•Preparing Modules for Rack Installation on page 9
•Installing the Bottom Module in the Rack on page 10
•Installing Additional Modules Into the Rack on page 13
•Completing the Installation on page 18
Preparing for Installation
These instructions explain how to prepare the content of the kit for installation.
Required tools: None
1Before beginning installation, verify the contents of the Rackmount kit (see
Table 1) and the Rack Ear kit (see Table 2 on page 4).
• You only need one Rackmount kit per library. The Rackmount kit allows
you to secure the bottom module in the rack. It includes rack ears for
additional security.
• You need one Rack Ear kit for each additional module. Each Rack Ear kit
contains the supplies to install right and left rack ears on one module.
Table 1 Rackmount Kit
Contents Component Description Quantity
Small ferrule — Used
in racks with round
holes
10
(8 required;
2 spares)

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Large ferrule — Used
in racks with square
holes
10
(8 required;
2 spares)
Thumbnut — Secures
the rack shelves to
the rack
8
M5 thumbscrew —
Secures the rack ears
4
Rack ear, left —
Holds the modules in
the rack
1
Rack ear, right —
Holds the modules in
the rack
1
Component Description Quantity

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Table 2 Rack Ear Kit Contents
Rack shelf, left —
Secures the modules
in the rack
1
Rack shelf, right—
Secures the modules
in the rack
1
Component Description Quantity
Component Description Quantity
Nut clip — Used in
racks with square
holes
4
Cage nut — Used in
racks with round
holes
4
M5 thumbscrew —
Secures the rack ears
4

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2Remove all rack hardware that may interfere with the installation of the
rackmount and the modules that you plan to add to the rack.
3Consider removing the front and back doors of the rack to obtain full access
to the mounting holes and other areas of the rack.
4Determine the type of rack in which you plan to install the rackmount.
Different racks require different rackmount parts. Although the Rackmount
kit contains many parts, the parts you use depend on your rack’s mounting
holes:
• If the rack has round mounting holes, use the small ferrules and the nut
clips.
• If the rack has square mounting holes, use the large ferrules and the
cage nuts.
• If the rack has threaded (tapped M6) holes, do not use the ferrules, nut
clips, or cage nuts. Determine where in your rack you want to install the
rackmount shelves.
• Consider installing the shelves at a height that puts the base of the
control module anywhere between the 28U-32U alignment markers,
which is usually a comfortable height for reading the Operator panel.
Rack ear, left — Holds
the modules in the
rack
1
Rack ear, right —
Holds the modules in
the rack
1
Component Description Quantity

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Remember, the control module can be placed anywhere within the
library configuration above, below, or between any expansion modules.
Note: The recommended placement of the control module for 41U
library configurations is on top of three 9U expansion modules
and below the top expansion module.
Installing the Rackmount Shelves
These instructions explain how to install the rackmount shelves.
Required parts: Rackmount shelves, (8) ferrules, (8) thumbnuts
1If the rackmount shelves are extended, collapse them to their smallest size.
It is easier to fit and position the shelves within the rack when the shelves
are compact.
Note: Extending the shelves can be difficult, but they are designed to be
resized by hand. Do not use tools to resize the shelves, and never
take them apart.
2Place a ferrule on the end of each stud, and screw it on completely. The
larger side of the ferrule should face the rack shelf, and the tapered end
should face out (see Figure 1). Be sure to use the proper size ferrule, as
described in Preparing for Installation on page 2.
Figure 1 Ferrule on the End
of a Stud
Stud
Ferrule with tapered end
facing out

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3Install the rackmount shelves into the rack so that they are level with one
another:
aInstall the shelf’s rear studs in the rack’s rear mounting holes (see
Figure 2).
Figure 2 Back of Rails
bPosition the shelf to the appropriate side of the rack (right or left) and
align the shelf at the desired height.
cInsert the shelf’s rear studs into the rack’s rear mounting holes.
dFasten a thumbnut to the end of each stud. Secure the rack tightly, so
that the ferrule fits snugly within the hole in the rack.

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eInstall the shelf’s front studs in the rack’s front mounting holes (see
Figure 3).
Figure 3 Front of Rails
fIf the studs do not reach the mounting holes, pull the front of the shelf
toward you to extend it to the necessary length. Hold the base of the
shelf with one hand, and pull the extensible part of the shelf with your
other hand.
Note: Extending the shelves can be difficult, but they are designed to
be resized by hand. Do not use tools to resize the shelves, and
never take them apart.
gInsert the shelf’s front studs into the rack’s front mounting holes.
hFasten a thumbnut to the end of each stud. Secure the rack tightly, so
that the ferrule fits snugly within the hole in the rack.
4Visually make sure that both shelves are level, and that they are aligned
properly within the rack.
5Make sure that all thumbnuts are fastened tightly. Some thumbnuts may
have loosened during installation.

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Preparing Modules for Rack Installation
These instructions explain how to prepare the modules for the installation into
the rack.
1Save the library configuration:
aFrom the Web client, select Tools > Save/Restore Configuration.
bSelect Save System Configuration, and click Apply.
2Power off your library; perform the shutdown sequence and then press the
power button on the front of the control module:
•FromtheWebclient,selectOperations > System Shutdown.
• From the Operator panel, select Operations > Shutdown.
3Disconnect all power cords, network data cables, and module-to-module
cables. Label the cables so that you can reconnect them to the correct ports.
4Remove all tape cartridges, tape drives, power supplies, and all cords and
cables, from the library modules. The modules are much easier to lift into
the rack without the additional weight of the tape drives. Be sure to label
each item so that you can return it to its correct position.
WARNING: Without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies, a
control module weighs approximately 60 lbs (27.20 kg). An
expansion module, without tape drives, tape cartridges, or
power supplies, exceeds 65 lbs (29.50 kg).
To avoid serious injury, at least two people are required to
safely lift the modules.
5Park the robot assembly in the control module:
Note: Regardless of which module you are installing, the robot must be
parked in the control module before you begin moving the
modules into the rack.
aOpen the I/O station and access doors of each module.
bUsing your hands, gently lift the robot assembly into the control
module. The robot assembly should glide slowly and with some
resistance.
Caution: Support the robot assembly by holding onto the broad
metal X-axis plate. Lifting the robot by the thin metal rod
will bend the rod. Lifting the robot by the black plastic
picker body can damage the robot.
cAfter raising the robot assembly to the approximate middle of the
control module, hold it in place with one hand and, using your other
hand, move the parking tab in a counter-clockwise direction until it
stops in the “parked” position (see Figure 4 on page 10). The metal
parking tab is located at the bottom of column 1.

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dGently lower the robot assembly to rest on the parking tab.
Figure 4 Parking Tab
Installing the Bottom Module in the Rack
These instructions explain how to install the bottom module into the rack.
Required parts: Rack ears, (4) M5 thumbscrews, (4) nut clips or (4) cage nuts
Explanation of parts: Each rack ear contains two elongated holes, enabling you
to fasten it to the rack (using the M5 thumbscrews and either the nut clips or
cage nuts), using the most accessible mounting holes.
1Place the desired module (whichever module you want to be the bottom
module of the library) onto the rackmount shelves. From the front of the
rack, lift the module onto the shelf and gently slide it into the rack. Slide the
module to the back of the rack, so that the front of the module is flush with
the mounting holes.
2From the back of the rack, secure the module to the rackmount shelves by
tightening the two silver thumbscrews that are attached to the rear of the
rackmount shelves.
3Determine where in the rack to install the nut clips (or cage nuts).
Parking tab in
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Note: Consider using the following method to determine where to install
the nut clips (or cage nuts), rather than adding the module to the
rack first. If you add the module to the rack first, installing the nut
clips (or cage nuts) can be difficult, because rack space has become
restricted.
4Install the nut clips (or cage nuts) to the desired location in the rack.
Installing nut clips:
aHold the nut clip so that its semi-circle design faces outside the rack.
bPush the nut clip onto the rack’s mounting holes so that the nut is
behind the rack’s holes. (After the nut clip is installed, you can slide it up
and down the mounting holes, if necessary.)
Installing cage nuts:
aHold the cage nut so that its hinges face outside the rack, and so that its
hinges clasp the upper and lower portions of the square hole.
bPlace the cage nut in the desired hole. Insert one hinge in the hole first,
then pinch the cage nut and push it into the hole until it snaps into
place. (You may want to use a screwdriver to help push the hinge into
the hole.)
5Install the right rack ear (see Figure 5). At the front of the library:
aOpen the I/O station door. At the lower right corner of the module is a
vertical slot. Insert the hinge of the right rack ear into the slot, and then
position the holes of the rack ear flush with the rack rail.
Figure 5 Rack Ear Hinges
bUsing two M5 thumbscrews, fasten the rack ear to the rack. The
thumbscrews should thread through the nut clips (or cage nuts) and
fasten completely and evenly (see Figure 6 on page 12).
Rack ear, left Rack ear, right

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Figure 6 Right Rack Ear Hinge
Attached to Rack
6Install the left rack ear:
aWith the I/O station door open, open the left door (the access door) of
the module and pull the door toward you to access the slot located in
the lower left corner of the module. (The flexible door hinge allows the
door to be pulled away from the module, providing access to the slot.)
Note: You may need to pull the door toward you to access the slot.
bInstall the left rack ear in the same manner as the right rack ear.
cUsing two M5 thumbscrews, fasten the rack ear to the rack. The
thumbscrews should thread through the nut clips (or cage nuts) and
fasten completely and evenly (see Figure 7 on page 13).

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Figure 7 Attaching Left Rack
Ear Hinge to Rack
7If you are installing only the control module, complete its installation by
following the instructions in Completing the Installation on page 18.
Installing Additional Modules Into the Rack
All modules that you add to the rack must be positioned above the module that
you previously installed, since the bottom module must be secured to the
rackmount shelves (unless you decide to uninstall the entire library from the rack
and reconfigure it).
These instructions explain how to add and position modules into the rack.
Required parts: Rack ears, (4) M5 thumbscrews, (4) nut clips or (4) cage nuts
Explanation of parts: Each rack ear contains two elongated holes, enabling you
to fasten it to the rack (using the M5 thumbscrews and either the nut clips or
cage nuts), using the most accessible mounting holes.
1Remove the covers, as needed:
• If you are installing a module above a module that currently has a top
cover, remove the top cover by unscrewing the screws holding the top
to the module.
• If the module you are installing has a bottom cover, remove the bottom
cover by unscrewing the screws holding the bottom to the module.
The module is now ready to be installed above another module in the rack.
You need to make sure the library is “hollow” all the way through, with just
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module. See the section “Installing the New 9U Expansion Module” in the
Scalar i500 User’s Guide .
2Determine where in the rack to install the nut clips (or cage nuts).
Note: Consider using the following method to determine where to install
the nut clips (or cage nuts), rather than adding the module to the
rack first. If you add the module to the rack first, installing the nut
clips (or cage nuts) can be difficult, because rack space has become
restricted.
• If you are adding a module above a previously racked expansion
module, count 9 full units from the location of the expansion module’s
rack ears, and prepare to install the nut clip (or cage nut) to that
location on the rack.
For example, if the expansion module’s rack ears are located at 1U and
2U, then the nut clips (or cage nuts) should be installed at 10U and 11U.
Next, determine which holes you must use within the 10U and 11U
markers. Notice that each rack unit (U), as delineated by the alignment
markers in the rack, contains 3 mounting holes.
• If you are adding a module anywhere above the control module,
position the nut clip (or cage nut) at the middle hole in that unit. If you
are adding a module anywhere below the control module, position the
nut clip (or cage nut) at the upper hole in that unit.
• If you are adding a module directly above a previously racked control
module, count 5 full units from the location of the control module’s
rack ears, and prepare to install the nut clip (or cage nut) to that
location on the rack.
For example, if the control module’s rack ears are located at 1U and 2U,
the nut clips (or cage nuts) should be installed at 6U and 7U.
3Determine which holes you must use within the 6U and 7U markers. Notice
that each rack unit, as delineated by the alignment markers in the rack,
contains 3 mounting holes.
• If you are adding a module anywhere above the control module,
position the nut clip (or cage nut) at the middle hole in that unit.
• If you are adding a module anywhere below the control module,
position the nut clip (or cage nut) at the upper hole in that unit.
4Install the nut clips (or cage nuts) to the desired location in the rack.
Installing nut clips:
aHold the nut clip so that its semi-circle design faces outside the rack.
bPush the nut clip onto the rack’s mounting holes so that the nut is
behind the rack’s holes. (After the nut clip is installed, you can slide it up
and down the mounting holes, if necessary.)
Installing cage nuts:
aHold the cage nut so that its hinges face outside the rack, and so that its
hinges clasp the upper and lower portions of the square hole.

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bPlace the cage nut in the desired hole. Insert one hinge in the hole first,
then pinch the cage nut and push it into the hole until it snaps into
place. (You may want to use a screwdriver to help push the hinge into
the hole.)
5To prepare the module to be stacked in the rack, open the module’s access
door and raise the guide pin by pulling it up and turning it slightly, as if it
were a screw. Otherwise, the guide pin may scratch the front doors of the
module on which you are stacking it (see Figure 8).
Figure 8 Guide Pins
6Lift the module, align it so that it is parallel with the module below it, and
slide it into place.
7Lower the module’s guide pin by turning it and pushing it down.
8Secure the module to the module beneath it by tightening the thumbscrews
located at the base of the front and back of the module. Press down the
thumbscrew, and then tighten it (see Figure 9 on page 16).
Guide pin
Thumbscrew

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Figure 9 Thumbscrew Location
in Module
9Install the right rack ear (see Figure 10 on page 17). At the front of the
library:
aOpen the I/O station door. At the lower right corner of the module is a
vertical slot. Insert the hinge of the right rack ear into the slot and then
position the holes of the rack ear flush with the rack rail.
Front of Control
Module
Rear of Control
Module Thumbscrews
Thumbscrews

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Figure 10 Right Rack Ear Hinge
bUsing two M5 thumbscrews, fasten the rack ear to the rack. The
thumbscrews should thread through the nut clips (or cage nuts) and
fasten completely and evenly (see Figure 11).
Figure 11 Rack Hinges on the
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10 Install the left rack ear:
aWith the I/O station door open, open the left door (the access door) of
the module and pull the door toward you in order to access the slot
located in the lower left corner of the module. (The flexible door hinge
allows the door to be pulled away from the module, providing access to
the slot.)
Note: You may need to pull the door toward you in order to access
the slot.
bInstall the left rack ear in the same manner as the right rack ear.

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cUsing two M5 thumbscrews, fasten the rack ear to the rack. The
thumbscrews should thread through the nut clips (or cage nuts) and
fasten completely and evenly (see Figure 12).
Figure 12 Rack Hinges on the
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11 Close the module’s doors.
12 Do one of the following:
• If you are adding an additional module, repeat these steps, starting at
Step 1 on page 13.
• If you have completed installing all your modules, complete the
installation by following the instructions in Completing the Installation
on page 18.
Completing the Installation
These instructions explain how to complete the installation and power on your
library.
1Unpark the robot assembly in the control unit:
aGently raise the robot assembly so that it no longer rests on the
parking tab.

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Caution: Support the robot assembly by holding onto the broad
metal X-axis plate. Lifting the robot by the thin metal
rod will bend the rod. Lifting the robot by the black
plastic picker body can damage the robot.
bWith your free hand, move the parking tab in a clockwise direction
until it stops in the “unparked” position. When in the correct
position, the parking tab is removed completely from the interior of
the module and will not accidentally swing into the path of the
robot.
cGently release the robot assembly. It will lower to the bottom
module of the library.
2Reinstall the tape drives to the library.
3Cable your library as necessary, including the power supplies, following the
instructions provided in the “Cabling the Library” section of the
Scalar i500
User’s Guide
.
4Power on the library:
aTurn ON each power supply, using the switch on the rear of the power
supply.
bPress the power button located on the front door of the library’s control
module.
When you power on the library, the library performs a self-test to ensure
that all of its parts are functioning properly. All tape drives and
partitions are brought online.

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