Compaq StorageWorks TL881/TL891 Family MiniLibrary System Reference Guide (July 2000)

Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required

Writer:

Bob Young

Project:

Compaq StorageWorks TL881/TL891 Family MiniLibrary System Reference Guide

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Part Number:

127510-002

File Name:

a-frnt.doc

Last Saved On:

7/12/00 12:15 PM

Contents

About This Guide

Text Conventions..................................................................................................... xiii

Symbols in Text........................................................................................................xiv

Symbols on Equipment.............................................................................................xiv

Rack Stability ............................................................................................................xv

Getting Help .............................................................................................................xvi

Compaq Technical Support ...............................................................................xvi

Compaq Website ..............................................................................................xvii

Compaq Authorized Reseller............................................................................xvii

Chapter 1

System Description

Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1-1

Modules ................................................................................................................... 1-1

MiniLibrary Storage Architecture .................................................................... 1-2

Flexibility ......................................................................................................... 1-2

Expansion Unit ........................................................................................................ 1-3

MiniLibrary Base Module ....................................................................................... 1-4

Data Unit.................................................................................................................. 1-6

SCSI Interface Configurations................................................................................. 1-7

SCSI Bus Performance Considerations ............................................................ 1-7

Physical Configuration ............................................................................................ 1-8

System Expansion.................................................................................................... 1-8

Features.................................................................................................................... 1-8

Control Panel.................................................................................................. 1-12

Display............................................................................................................ 1-13

Magazine Security Lock................................................................................. 1-13

Power Supply ................................................................................................. 1-13

Tape Cartridge Magazines.............................................................................. 1-13

Integral Fan Cooling....................................................................................... 1-14

Library Robotics............................................................................................. 1-14