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Notices Warnings and Cautions AC Power Warning: Risk of electrical shock. To remove AC power from the library, unplug the power cord from the power inlet. There are no user serviceable parts within the library. High Voltage Warning: The Spectra 2K library contains high-voltage components that can cause injury or death. Only qualified electricians should replace or install high-voltage components. Robotics Warning: Serious injury can result if hair, clothing or appendages are caught in the l
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Contents Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chapter 1. Introduction 9 About TreeFrog® Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Chapter 4. Using the Library 31 Getting to Know the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 About AIT Bar Code Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Attaching Bar Code Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using AIT Data Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using t
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Contents Appendix A. Specifications 73 Library Storage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Sony AIT Tape Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Sony AIT Tape Drive Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Library Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Power Cable
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1 Introduction ® About TreeFrog Architecture The Spectra 2K library uses TreeFrog architecture for robotic tape libraries developed by Spectra Logic. TreeFrog architecture can be configured with 15 or 30 cartridge slots and one or two tape drives. In addition, TreeFrog architecture supports SCSI-2 interfaces—both low-voltage differential/single-ended (LVD/SE) and differential. The cornerstones of TreeFrog architecture are the integrated robotic picker and the uni-body robotic chassis. About
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Chapter 1. Introduction Conventions Used This guide uses special conventions to highlight notes, cautions, and warnings. These conventions are explained below: Note: Read Notes for additional information or suggestions about the topic or procedure being discussed. Caution: Read Cautions to learn ways to avoid damaging the library, tape drives or other equipment. Warning: Read Warnings to learn ways to avoid personal injury. How to Contact Spectra Logic Corporation United States Office Euro
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2 Installing the Library To install the library, complete the steps outlined in these sections: Unpacking the Library Attaching to the Host Computer Attaching More than One SCSI Device Powering On the Library and Host Computer Inserting Media Installing the Data Cartridge Magazine(s) Using Horizontal and Rack Mounted Libraries Unpacking the Library Save the original packing material. If the need arises, return the library with the original packaging materials. Note: Failure to return th
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Chapter 2. Installing the Library Figure 2-1 Unpacking the library. 1. Remove the cardboard tray from the top of the box. This tray contains the accessories for the library (see Library Accessories on page 13). 2. Remove the top piece of foam protecting the library. 3. Lift the library out of the box. Warning: Take care when lifting the library. It weighs approximately 30 pounds. 4. Remove the plastic overwrap, taking care not to scratch the paint on the library’s exterior. 5. With the libra
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Chapter 2. Installing the Library Caution: Take care when removing these pieces not to damage the door sensor cable (the white cable that runs along the right side of the library). Remove plastic. Remove foam Figure 2-2 Remove the plastic that protects the Figure 2-3 Remove the foam that protects the robotic picker from moving while shipping. robotic picker from moving while shipping. Note: Remember to save all packaging materials in the event that you need to ship the library at a later da
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Chapter 2. Installing the Library Attaching to the Host Computer Follow this procedure to connect the library as the only unit on a SCSI bus. To attach more than one SCSI device, read Attaching More than One SCSI Device on page 18, as well as the documentation for the other device(s) on the bus. About the SCSI IDs and the SCSI Bus The library communicates with the host computer through a system of cables and connectors called the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI). The library uses an e
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Chapter 2. Installing the Library 2. The library interface can be identified by its part number sticker, also located on the back panel of the library (Figure 2-4). An LVD/SE library has a W in the position directly following the second hyphen of the part number: 9087####-#-W# The differential library has a D in the position directly following the second hyphen: 9087####-#-D# Part number SCSI interface Figure 2-4 The part number sticker indicates the type of SCSI interface. 15
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Chapter 2. Installing the Library LVD/SE SCSI Bus The LVD/SE library operates in either single-ended or low-voltage-differential SCSI mode, depending on the type of bus that is attached. Note: The entire bus (including host bus adapter, devices, and termination) must be LVD to operate in LVD mode. Attaching any single-ended SCSI device to an LVD bus renders the entire bus (and all attached devices) subject to the maximum specification requirements for single-ended SCSI (including maximum
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Chapter 2. Installing the Library 5. Determine the correct specifications for the SCSI terminator as described in SCSI Terminator Requirements on page 81. Attach a SCSI terminator to the free SCSI connector on the library, as shown in Figure 2-5. Caution: The SCSI bus must be terminated at both ends or unexpected errors may result. Make sure that the SCSI adapter in the host computer has the appropriate termination enabled. Computer Library SCSI cable SCSI cable Terminator Figure 2-5 Connec
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Chapter 2. Installing the Library Attaching More than One SCSI Device To attach more than one device to the same SCSI bus, review the following sections: Verifying the SCSI Bus Requirements, below. Changing SCSI IDs as Necessary on page 19. Verifying the SCSI Bus Requirements To attach more than one device to a SCSI bus, confirm that the following requirements have been met: Make sure that the total length of the SCSI bus is as short as possible to minimize the potential for communication
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Chapter 2. Installing the Library Changing SCSI IDs as Necessary Note: Do not change the default SCSI ID settings for the library or the drives unless they are set to the same value(s) already in use by other devices on the same SCSI bus or unless required by your software. To change the SCSI IDs: 1. After you have confirmed the need to modify the SCSI IDs of the library and/or the drives, power off the library, the host computer, and any other device on the SCSI bus. 2. Locate the SCSI I
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Chapter 2. Installing the Library Powering On the Library and Host Computer After correctly connecting the library to the host computer, perform the steps described in the following sections. Powering On the Library Power on the library before powering on the host computer and take note of the library’s initialization routine: The picker moves along the length of the library, checking the data cartridge magazine (DCM) and tape drive(s) for data cartridges. The picker records the cartridge
