Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T50e User manual

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Quick Start Guide
Unpack and
Verify the
Components
Install the
Library
Remove the
Shipping
Key
L
Install the
Tape Drive
Connect the
Cables
1
2
Rack-mount Installation Refer to the Spectra T50e Rack-mount Kit Installation Instructions supplied in the Spectra T50e Documentation Kit.
Tabletop Installation You do not need to remove the brackets.
Important! Lift the library only by the two sides—not by the front and back. Do
not stack items on top of the library, as they can restrict robot movement.
1. Carefully place the library on its side, but do not damage the bracket.
2.Remove the paper backing from the feet and install as shown.
3.Place the library on a level surface in a well ventilated location.
1. Remove the tape securing the shipping key.
2.Pull the key straight up and out of the library.
3.Place the tape back over the opening in the top of the library.
4.Store the key in the tab at the back of the library.
5. Remove the tape securing the flash card.
6.Gently push the card in to ensure that it is fully seated.
Install the tape drives from bottom to top starting with drive bay 1.
1. Remove the tape drive from its protective packaging.
2.Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws securing the cover
plate (or plates), as needed. Important! Do not leave openings uncovered.
3.Remove the plate and store it and the screws for future use.
4.While supporting the bottom of the drive sled, slide it into the
empty drive bay. Push the drive sled in until it fits flush against
the chassis and tighten the finger screws.
Refer to the Spectra T50e Tape Drive Installation Instructions for
additional information.
SCSI
Note: Do not mix full-height and half-height tape drives in the
library. Do not daisy-chain LTO-4 SCSI tape drives.
1. Connect SCSI cables to the tape drives, as shown.
2.Terminate as follows:
LTO-3—terminate if it is the last device on the SCSI bus
LTO-4—terminate the second connector (do not daisy-chain)
3.Connect the other end of the cable to the host computer.
Fibre Channel
1. Remove the protective plugs from the optical connector.
2.Insert one end of the cable into the tape drive (either port).
3.Connect the other end of the cable into the HBA or switch.
Note: See the Spectra T50e User Guide for information about
dual-port tape drives.
Power Connect the power cord to the library and to an outlet.
Note: If you purchased an optional redundant power supply, refer
to the Spectra T50e Power Supply Installation Instructions for
information about installing it in the library.
Ethernet Connect the Ethernet cable to the library and to the host.
Power cord Documentation
Rubber feet
Half Height (HH) tape drive sled* -or- Full Height (FH) tape drive sled* Rack-mount kit
Ethernet cable
set
* The tape drives, the (optional) redundant power
supply, and the library may ship and arrive separately.
Documentation
Open This First
1Access bottom
Attach feet
2
Bottom of library
Alignment
mark (6x)
Do not set
the library on
1
the bracket.
Important! If you remove the bracket, replace the
black screw; do not replace the silver screw.
Warning! The library weighs approximately 34.4 lb. Two people are
needed to move or lift the library.
German: Die Bebliothek hat ein Gewicht vonungefähr 15,6 kg. Zwei
Personen ind notwendig, zu verschieben oder Aufhebung der Bibliothek.
1Remove tape
3
4
Remove key
Replace tape
2
Store key
Important! Lift
only by two sides.
5Remove tape
Push card in
6
2Remove screws
1
4
Remove plate
Install tape drive
Remove tape drive
3
from packaging
(remove two plates
for each full-height
Finger screw
tape drive)
2
3
4
SCSI
Fibre Channel
Ethernet
1Remove plugs
3
Connect FC
To Host or switch
2
2Terminate
Connect SCSI
1
Power
To Host
3
P
E
Two half-height SCSI
tape drives shown.

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Power On
and
Log In
Enter the
Option Keys
Create a
Partition
Load
Cartridges
Reboot
System and
Perform a
Backup
3
4
5
6
7
1. Using the stylus, select Menu > Configuration > Partitions > Automatically create a partition > New.
2.Use the wizard to create the partition, and then choose one of the following:
Save Library Configuration to USB (recommended)
Save Library Configuration to autosu[email protected] (recommended)
Don’t Save Library Configuration (not recommended)
3.Select Next and Save.
Note: If you prefer to manually create partitions, see the
Spectra T50e User Guide for instructions.
Load Cartridges
Use Bulk Load for the initial setup with only a single partition enabled. Refer to the Spectra T50e User Guide for more detailed information.
1. Using the stylus, select Menu > General > Import/Export > Bulk Load. Both left-side magazines release.
2.Remove the bottom left magazine and set it on a stable surface. CAUTION! Use caution while handling fully-loaded magazines as they are heavy!
3.Load the cartridges sequentially starting at slot 1 and continue with the top left-side magazine, if needed. Reinsert the left-side magazine(s) and
continue with the right-side magazines, if needed. See the Spectra T50e User Guide for information about the expansion slots (slots 48 through 50).
4.Gently push each magazine into the library until it is fully seated and press Stop Importing. The library performs inventory.
Power-on
1. Press the front panel power button for two to three seconds.
2. Wait while the library performs its power-on sequence,
which typically takes six to nine minutes.
Log Into the User Interface
After the power-on sequence completes, the login screen displays.
1. Using the stylus, touch (to select) the User box and type su.
2. Leave the password field blank, and select Login.
3. Wait for the initialization process to complete.
4. Close the keyboard by selecting its icon with the stylus.
Locate the document(s) containing the option key(s)—each is a sequence of numbers and letters—that came in your Spectra Documentation Set.
1. Using the stylus, select Menu > Configuration > Option Keys > New.
2. Select the Enter Key box.
3. Open the keyboard and enter the option key.
4. With the letters keyboard visible, select Save.
Reboot Your Host System
1. Ensure that your SCSI HBA BIOS has LUN support enabled.
2. Reboot your host system, if needed.
3. Install your backup application, if it is not already installed.
4. Configure the application to work with the Spectra T50e library.
Go to www.spectralogic.com/downloads to download device drivers
for the library.
Spectra Logic Technical Support
If you need assistance, contact us using one of these options.
Option US, Canada/Outside Europe Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Email:
Web:
Phone:
[email protected]
www.spectralogic.com/support
1.800.227.4637
1.303.449.0160
[email protected]
www.spectralogic.com/support
44.0.870.112.2185
Perform a Backup
Refer to the documentation that came with your backup application
for instructions.
Note: Reference the Spectra T50e User Guide for comprehensive
instructions on how to operate your new library. Access the manual on
the Product CD or at www.spectralogic.com/documents.
Stylus—used to navigate in screens.
1Press power button Stylus in holder
1Type “su”
3
4
Login
Close
Wait
su
2
keyboard
Notes:
Option keys are not case-sensitive.
Switch between the letter and number
keyboards using the Letter/Number icon.
Repeat the steps for each option key and
then close the keyboard.
Open/close
Letter/Number
keyboard
Example
screen
Slot 1 (bar code labels must face out)
Access port
Important! Replace magazines
in the same locations.
Right
Left
Important! Load cartridges sequentially starting at slot 1.
Top To p
Bottom
23
4
7
11
8
23
20
12
24
56
15
910
16
19
27
32
36
44
28
47
35
31
39
40
43
1
Access port
50
49
48
Left-side magazines
Bottom
Right-side magazinesExpansion slots